11 Dec 1906
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1906
Page
1
The court hears a venireman who says he believes in mercy, stirring debate on his suitability for duty in the Dickson murder case. Will H. Thompson cross examines, pressing for impartial verdict while the defense and prosecution spar over peremptory challenges and juror exclusions.
The jury found Bodfish not guilty on one count and guilty on none, with the judge acquitting him on the remaining charges. The four day trial revealed stark contrasts between government and defense evidence, creating an incongruent presentation throughout.
Testimony details an alleged abduction of a 16 year old Eskimo girl aboard the whaler Jeanette under Captain Newth. Witnesses describe confinement in the captain’s cabin and force kept her aboard during the voyage. Alpaka, described as under 12, remains in U S marshal custody as evidence is prepared for trial next year.
A severe accident at Nevaky leaves about forty Thorn ton plant workers dead after the ice on the Neva broke while they tried to reach shore. About sixty of the one hundred workers who reached land survived.
Reports indicate the police chief ordered changes to patrol routes with Officer J W Glatecock likely moved from the Union Depot beat and Officer Allen Mid to be reassigned from First and Madison crossing. Possible placement at the depot or downtown beat is discussed as part of the shift plan. Officer J T Mason may take the First Avenue crossing.
Harold Stewart, Seattle high school football manager, reports Chicago North Division students petitioned to withdraw his team from Hyde Park. If no Chicago game is possible, an all star team from the middle west will play Seattle. North Division accused as real champions of the middle states, per Coach Frost.
N O December 11 Frayne was arrested this morning and accused as an accessory to the murder of her sister later released from custody but with her attorney will Friday. Colling Gliman remains in jail. The offer of her attorney to represent Gilman was rejected by police.
Five inquests were held today in Chicago over the bodies of five foreign born workmen killed within 48 hours at the Illinois Steel Company's South Chicago plant.
ABINGTON December 11 The post today nominated Daniel W. Stone postmaster at Trinidad Colorado Wesley A. Martin at Manco Colorado and Fred Evans at Burke Dakota while no local nominees were named elsewhere in the telegraphic report from Scripps Telegraph Service
Last night’s storm crippled telegraph lines and disrupted rail traffic around Seattle. Great Northern trains to Seattle were delayed or lost, with several lines indefinitely late. Northern Pacific service is also down with wires down in parts of the system. A landslide near Richmond Beach blocked a Great Northern line, while snow in the Cascades hampers eastward trains for days.
A violent 60 mph wind and 10 foot waves drive the Collinhame club houseboat from its moorings on Lake Weehington near Madison Street. Six men awaken to find the lower floor flooding and the vessel sinking. they escape in a rowboat with minimal clothing. Survivors include C. Cracroft, Robert Attison, N. C. Nelson, T. H. Welch, Harry Hoffman, Arthur Hoyt, and Ed. Hoffman. The two‑story, six‑room boat valued at about $400 was large and well furnished.
D. EB. Morey aged 19 a blacksmith residing at the Broadway and Yesterday intersection confessed to stealing 109 dollars from roommate Bert Wells. He will be tried on grand larceny and is jailed awaiting trial. Missing 20 dollars was later found in a grip.
Chicago reports police investigating Mrs Emma Neiman and Jerry Vraal children of Rose Vraal after four other children and a husband died under mysterious circumstances. Herman Billak a clairvoyant has been arrested as physicians consider a living will reveal potential heart disease from secret poisonings. This marks the first time living relatives are examined to gather evidence about the deaths.
A one masted schooner named Linda was wrecked ashore at Meadow Point north of Baltlard during a violent storm. Campers William Larson and Robert Ken needy report the vessel washed ashore after strong winds, with doors locked and the hull torn from its anchor.
A general Teamsters union in Seattle will be fully organized at a meeting tomorrow night in room 16 at the Labor Temple. Officers were elected last week and the group plans to secure a charter, push for wage increases, notably for gravel wagon drivers.
Boston December 11 Ex Governor Franklyn J Moses of South Carolina was asphyxiated at a boarding house at Wien Beach this morning The coroner is undecided whether the death was accidental or suicide.
The Star reports an independent movement aims to overthrow the entrenched hold of railroad and corporate interests in the Washington state senate. It notes past uprisings by rail interests and the current shift in personnel since the last election, with observers split on success but agreed that the new pressure has unsettled the old guard.
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