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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1906

Page

3

Seattle Wedding Ends In Divorce Fight Aboard Ship

Albatron, wife of Kémunt Colckhart, files for divorce after a voyage on the steamer City of Seattle to Skagway Alaska. She describes abuse aboard the vessel and a later assault at Fairbaughs in 1908. The suit also seeks a one third interest in a Cleary City saloon and gambling house.

Albatron Kémunt Colckhart American Savings Bank & Company Mary I Volckhart Ebert Ter Seattle Skagway Alaska Fairbaughs Cleary City

Wrecked bark heroine funds sent to Mrs Patterson

A damaged text reports Mrs T Patterson receiving funds from Pacific Shipping Co San Francisco owners of rease to be added to a fund for the heroine. W T Isted of Mer Ruchange arranged a check. A storm related hospital transfer and a death following a stroke near Seattle are noted.

T. Patterson Pacific Shipping Com San Francisco Rease W. T Mra

PINS AND CHARMS AND VACANT LOTS ADVERTISED

The clipping lists various small ads including jewelry priced from 1 to 10 dollars and hatters Second avenue selling items up to five dollars, vacant lots and realty listings by LANG REALTY and ENNYT FRING INC. It mentions Seattle addresses and local vendors with scattered names such as BROWN CO and Parker.

Plain Story of the Poor Widow and Mortgage Danger

A widow with five children faces losing her home over a $200 overdue mortgage. A neighbor, modestly endowed, urges a subscription drive starting with a $1 donation to clear the mortgage and save the family’s shelter.

Price drops for silver in latest government sale

Washington reports the government price for silver falling as 100000 ounces were bought for delivery at Denver at 68 763, a half cent lower than the previous purchase, signaling a softening market.

Washington Denver

Body goes west as kin carry ex-senator’s body

A son and daughter of the late Arthur Brown left for Utah this afternoon with the body of the former senator.

Seripes Telegraph Service Washington Arthur Brown Utah

Alaska Coast Commercial Company Incorporation Filed

Capt Omar J Humphrey announced articles of incorporation for the Alaska Coast Commercial Company with capital of 200000 dollars. The company has secured control of the Alaska Commercial company stations. Capt Humphrey serves as president and W J Erekine as general secretary. Headquarters will be in Seattle.

Omar J. Humphrey Alaska Coast Commercial Company Alaska Commercial Company Capt. Humphrey W. J. Erekine Seattle

Short halibut shortage hits Seattle fishermen

For the last two days Seattle fish men have gone without halibut. The first steamer arrived around 2 pm with a consignment of fish but not enough to fill existing orders. Local dealers say the halibut season has been poor, marking the first real shortage experienced.

Seattle

Beattie Choral Symphony Society to Stage Second Concert

Nest Sunday afternoon at the Rand the Beattie Choral Symphony Society will present a second concert directed by James Hamilton Howe. The chorus numbers 214 voices with a 49-piece orchestra and the program begins at 2 o clock.

Nest Rand the Beattie Choral Symphony Society James Hamilton Howe

Minnesota Club Plans Minnesota Representation at Exposition

The Minnesota club of Geattle met at the Commercial club last night to organize Minnesotans to exercise influence for proper representation of the state at the A P exposition.

Minnesota Club of Geattle Commercial Club

Scenic Shasta Route trains offer summer sunshine soon

Southern Pacific announces new scenic Shasta route trains from Portland at 11:26 pm with three daily departures. Fast service and beautiful scenery promoted by EF Fitts, general agent, and the Union Ticket Office at 66% First Ave. Exclusive hatters Lillagar and Barkman advertise in the notice.

Southern Pacific Company Scenic Shasta Podtland Union Ticket Office First Ave Eee

Divorce Case Contested as Trial Delayed

Henry A Adams also known as Vincent Harper, author, sues for desertion. Judge Griffin was engaged so a secret session was reported. Mia Adama from New York arrived and declared she will contest the divorce.

Henry Austin Adams Vincent Harper Griffin Adams Mia Adama New York Fiim

Contempt Proceedings in Judge Frater's Court Continue

Contempt proceedings against J P Cummings in Judge Frater's superior court were extended to the morning and resumed today by Attorney Higgins for the Seattle Bar Association. The case was further postponed for a fortnight pending a Supreme Court committee report on Cummings's bid for admission to the Washington bar.

Judge Frater Superior J. P Cummings Higgins Seattle Bar Association

Timber land fraud suit seeks 87500 damages in Skagit deal

W. F. Maye filed a complaint against G B Peavey Richardson Land & Timber and Bound Timber and others. He seeks 87500 damages alleging breach of a February 26 1899 contract for the sale of 50000 shares of timber land in Skagit county now valued over 5 million dollars.

W. F. Maye G B. Peavey Richardson Land & Timber Company Bound Timber Company Skagit County

Youth church forms 12 member committee at annual meet

At the annual gathering of the youth church a special committee of 12 was formed to assist trustees in advancing the new church project at Union and Harvard streets. Trustees for two years elected include James A Moore A F Burwell and Frank K Curtie with John Schram serving as chairman.

Union Harvard Ay James A Moore A. F Burwell Frank K Curtie John Schram

University Glee Club concert packs the house in dance hall

The University Men's Glee Club in Den ny ball will perform a program of college fun and good music. Director Kimball calls this the best glee club produced at the U in years. They will appear near Friday in Bellingham.

University Denny Ball Kimball Bellingham

Woman Knocked Unconscious by Auto at First Ave and Vine

An unknown woman was knocked unconscious last night at the corner of First Avenue and Vine Street by a vehicle marked 72 percent and owned by EB. T. Magnette. After regaining consciousness the chauffeur drove her to her home on Thirteenth Avenue North.

First Av Vine EB. T. Magnette

Beattie Benton & Southern Railway Seeks Fourth Avenue Franchise

The Beattie Benton and Southern Railway notified this afternoon that if granted a franchise on Fourth Avenue south and Fourth Avenue from Washington Street to Olive Street, the road would assume its share of the cost to regrade Fourth Avenue. The franchise is expected to be recommended for grant.

Corporathone Beattie, Benton & Southern Railway Washington St Olive

Seattle Ordinance Requires Metal Poles for Electric Company

Corporation Counsel Beott Calhoun notified City Engineer Thomeonm that the ordinance allows Seattle Electric to erect wooden poles outside the fire limit but after this date all poles must be metal.

Corporation Beott Calhoun Thomeonm Seattle Electric Company

Lumbermen editor mobilizes 2000 telegrams for national demurrage act

J. K Defevaugh of the American Lumbermen sends 2000 telegrams to furt hermen nationwide seeking support for a national demurrage act governing car service. Victor Beckman and Don W. Hass pledged aid yesterday.

J. K Defevaugh American Lurmbermen United States Victor Beckman Don W. Hass Mr. Defevaugh

Divorce suit ends with five day order for suit money

Judge Frater in superior court presided as Attorneys Hawkins and Page clashed over a $50 Christmas money demand for the plaintiff in the divorce action Mrs. J L Foley versus Thomas Foley. The judge signed an order requiring payment within five days.

Judge Fraters Perior Court John Edward Hawkins Tom Page J. L. Foley Thomas Foley Judge Frater

Yucatan Steamer Sails for Seattle Under New Ownership

The steamer Yucatan commanded by Captain Weaver departed New York for Seattle. The Northwestern Steamship Co recently purchased the vessel. Mills will close Saturday. Shingle mills will halt in Washington for two months from Saturday, resuming February 18.

Yucatan Weaver New York Seattle Northwestern Steamship Company City Lumbermen's Club Waashington

Thompson Case Details of Double Shooting and Hostage Crisis

The Thompson murder trial recounts a sequence starting with a late evening call and a porch gathering at the Emory home. A confrontation ends with Chester Thompson firing six shots, mortally wounding Judge Emory and wounding Mr. Keith, while Thompson barricades himself in the nursery with two children as officers plead for surrender.

Thompson Tacoma Chester Thompson Wappenstein Emory Misa Charlotte Laura Whittlesey Slater William Keith Whitteseys Miss Whittlesey Attorney Miller Young Thompson Judge Mranoa Judge Emory Mr. Emory Charlotte Mr. Keith Keith Korory Plorence Newton Nolee Emory House

Skates Free AtL Mall Package Promotes Christmas Gift

A fragment notes roller skates offered free of charge at AtL Mall 1111 Firet Ave with a Christmas themed promotion. The text mentions prices starting from 50¢ a pair and a gift bag.

Atl Mall Firet Ave

Laurelhurst Prospectus Offer Attracts Visitors

Laurelhurst owners extend a limited time invitation to visitors offering a well colored prospectus with photographs of Laurelhurst and surroundings. Prospective buyers are urged to visit in the coming days and obtain a handsome foldout prospectus.

Laurelhurst

Christmas Piano Ad Promises Joyful Family Home

An advertising pitch urges readers to swap frivolous spending for a piano, claiming it will delight every family member and elevate culture. It promotes paying ten dollars to eight dollars per month to secure a fine piano by Christmas morning, from D. S. Johnston Co. at 903 Seconday, highlighting its large store presence.

D. S. Johnston Co

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