10 Dec 1906
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1906
Page
1
King Leopold told a correspondent reports of Congo atrocities are unfounded and that he would not mistreat Black people. He said Congo has long faced challenges, but efforts are humane and aimed at prosperity, with no personal financial stake.
Chief Pottes discharged Patrolmen for neglect of duty amid a night gambling ring at a Bergeant Powers run shop. Checks sold to players were cashed after games, drawing ex officers and laborers as patrons. The chief vows no political interference and will pursue the shop’s owner who sold the checks.
Police report the head of a city gambling ring and an alleged helper were arrested in a house raid on a traveling lottery scheme. A warrant raid earlier seized over $800 in cash and a large gambling setup. Kamina's trial is set for tomorrow in Judge Gordon's court.
Julius Bas alias Eugenio Bas, Italian laborer known as Mar, faces a second degree murder case in Stroman likely tied to Emma Dally’s death at a Louvre residence. Judge Frater oversees the trial, with Deputy Vanderveer and Glasgow arguing state and defense positions on trap gun legality. The first trial lasted four days. the current hearing is expected to span nearly as long.
York reports Kingdon Gould, a Columbia College student, was ostracized after a hazing incident. Despite wealth and status, Gould was excluded from junior and sophomore committees and did not join the summer camp, with the school noting his name absent from the Junior Ball committee and a King’s Crown society on campus.
The piece argues the independent movement may strip the Plunderbund of power in the State Senate. It calls for economy in legislative expenses, cutting clerical staff, and lowering session costs. It seeks removal of special-interest senators from chief roles and outlines committee reforms to ensure merit based legislation.
Washington state Senate leaders of the old guard fear a new independent bloc may strip their power. The organize movement includes 25 to 26 members, led by Senators Condon and Veness, with Booth and Paulhamus active among new members. Leaders warn of committee reallocation and aim to protect the direct primary bill and cost controls while opposing one sided pro railroad favors.
William B. Ridgely was nominated for another term as comptroller of the currency. The Senate approved the nominations of Charles J. Bonaparte to attorney general and William H. Moody to the Supreme Court associate justice.
Charles Weinke, chief clerk of the Lincoln hotel, resigned Saturday to assume the managership of the Stander hotel.
Bank clearings summary for December 10 1906 shows a total of 481.06 with reference numbers 10058 A1641 and Sneed noted for Sunday activities.
Mrs Charles Lyroan Bent of Oakland is accused by dressmaker Mrs Helen McCutcheon of stealing lace valued at $30 from her shop. Bent denies the charge claiming the lace ended up in her child's wax doll. The dispute arose after McCutcheon insisted on payment and Bent offered none. Bent later left for Fort Crook to join her husband Captain Bent U S A.
The case of Captain Harmon Bodfish, master of the whaler William Baylies, charged with causing the death of Edward Legere and four seamen, has reached the point where the jury will retire to decide this afternoon. Attorney C. P. Spooner argued for the defense while U S District Attorney Hoyt of Nome delivered the government closing remarks, noting stark contradictions in the testimonies from both sides.
Arguments begin today in the Standard Oil company’s bid to quash federal court indictments. The hearing will continue into the week as the case unfolds.
J M Colman and W St Batelle, figures in Seattle's pioneer and immigration affairs, are reported slightly improved today after a period of critical condition. Both are listed in stable yet guarded state with ongoing medical care.
Miss Mary Stubbs aged 23 was appointed by the governor to fill her late father's term as estate statistician and to the new term. This marks the first time an Indiana woman has held a state office. The salary is $2,000 a year.
Ship owners of Beattle plan a Merchants Exchange meeting tomorrow afternoon to award Mrs. Thomas Patterson, lighthouse keeper’s wife at Cape Heal, for aiding the crew of the wrecked bark Colomase. The rescue helped by her actions prompted the planned reward.
Tacoma December report outlines lawyers battle over juror types for Chester Thompson murder trial. Varying criteria stress intellect over emotion, with potential third venire if needed. Witness lists, defense subpoenas, and expected swift direct testimony shape the looming jury verdict.
Washington December 10 The president received the Nobel prize of 40000 dollars for ending the Russo Japanese war and dedicates the funds to promoting industrial peace. Trustees to include Chief Justice Fuller and Secretaries Wilson and Strauss with John Mitchell named among initial appointees and a rotating six member arbitration committee. The prize is formally handed to the American ambassador in parliament.
Heavy snowstorms in the Cascade mountains disrupt rail traffic for about ten days. The Northern Pacific reports around a 24 hour Seattle to Spokane trip. Passengers report exceptionally bad conditions along the line. Trains run irregularly from the King Street depot. The Great Northern Orient limited arrival was 14 hours late.
At 5 30 Saturday evening two H L Bennett Bog factory employees were seriously injured after a outbound South Seattle car started while they boarded. Claud Woodin suffered a head gash back injury and Kisler had a jaw wound needing seven stitches. Woodin was thrown onto a beam and fell through a trestle into the sound. Kisler cried out for help and the conductor did not stop the car until a passenger jumped to aid them.
Superintendent Inglis of the 8 A C seeks a practice game next Saturday with a fort team after the U S Philadelphia match fell through due to sailors disbanding. Negotiations for nearby field rental continue as the club aims to sharpen for the Multnomah game on Seattle Christmas day amid a Spokane defeat.
Captain F. T. Allison and the crew of the wrecked Coloma reached Seattle late Saturday night. Allison praises Mrs. Thomas Patterson, wife of the Night house keeper at Cape Beale, for sending the Quadra to rescue them.
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