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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1906
Page
3
A gun accident in Arthur kills a consul. The incident occurred at the Fairehill residence where Dee m and Cap Ameritas were involved. Police report no foul play. investigation ongoing.
Captain J. BE, pilot of a lighthouse tender, drowned after Lennan fell overboard during an offshore trip. The crew searched the sea for the missing man, while a body was recovered, and Lennan, a Port Townsend native and brother of Patsy, had years of service on the Heather.
The mayor directs 18 firefighters to man key locations in town, assigning an assistant chief to ensure postings and duties are carried out. The move aims to bolster city safety and rapid response in the district.
The record notes a payment to Russell's assistants totaling up to 102 341.87 from a prior month excluding city employee salaries. An amount was today forwarded to fiscal agents in New York and Philadelphia to cover interest on the city’s bonds.
The president will ask H. Harriman to repair damage on the Colorado river bank across the Mexican border from California. He also plans to seek reimbursement for the California Development Company at the next session.
Mrs Maurice Celine in Chicago becomes violent and hurls her 2-year-old niece from a second story window. The mother escapes injury but the infant dies from the fall. Police report the incident occurred early this morning and involve a family dispute.
Mrs Jennie Coordt files for a warrant to arrest her sister in law Mrs Annie Minnis alleging threats to kill after earlier threats to assault. Coordt and her husband of 927 Thirtiethay are joint complainants. Coordt is Minnis’s brother in law.
County Superintendent of Schools P Storey replies to a request from Superintendent M C Kincaid of the state penitentiary at Walla Walla by forwarding a shipment of primary textbooks writing books and other elementary paraphernalia for instruction to the prison where elementary classes for convicts are to be organized
J R Smith, defeated candidate for Ballard council in Miret ward, sues J H Jones in superior court alleging fraudulent proceedings in the December 4 election. He claims miscounted votes favoring Jones and seeks deposing Jones and granting Smith the seat.
Kather Mitchell, charged with killing her brother George Mitchell, had been kept in a private cell by Jailer Larsen since Maud Creffield's death. She was allowed to return to the general women's ward as authorities maintain strict surveillance.
Frank Rogers claiming to be an expressman was arrested by Officer Mayon on Jackson Street for false pretences. He allegedly obtained baggage checks and money for delivery then handed the items to transfer companies, which charged owners again for delivery.
W Smith and Bert Weeks were attacked at Leacht park last night. Unknown holdup men inflicted multiple gashes on Smith including head and neck wounds. authorities believe local thieves were responsible.
Wall Street steadied as Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul announced terms for a large dividend. Investors anticipated possible stock swap options rather than new investments, easing fears of a broad financial panic.
Police arrest laborer W Niquist on Mivetav for alleged forged check linked to Hartig Devere case. Providence hospital reports Robert H Nelson in delirious condition after Monday car strike. Y M A organizer KF 0 Reper arrives to plan January conference in New York. Damages sought 26000 in Joseph Levecque vs flewitt Lea Lumber over fractured leg. Thompson sues Joseph BR Teahe for 6600 in insane asylum incident. Twelfth Ave owners meet to review widening plans. Philip Wall arrested for burglary. items found. Trenhelme returns from San Francisco. Lumber damage suit involves 154000 board feet valued at 21018.58 with Hughes Manufacturing & Lumber vs Parker Bell Lumber seeking 4497.50.
At a Chamber of Commerce meeting in Beattie the mercantile affairs committee was ordered to investigate telegraph companies amid charges of excessive rates and poor delivery.
A listing shows a dozen white handkerchiefs offered by W H Hutchinson & Co for sale price 51.00. The advertisement notes wholesale or retail terms and payment details.
The Nebraskan sails at night from Honolulu carrying a full freight. Weather en route south was bad and northward seas were reported cold by passengers.
Funeral services for Charles FP Maker will be held at his residence 2844 Mastinokeav on Saturday. Preeland will officiate with Tur sal at Lakeview cemetery under Eureka lodge No. 20 FP & A M. Tev.
Inspector A. H. Geffney of the immigration office arrived from New York and ordered the deportation of two prisoners. He is now acting Inspector in charge of the immigration service for the state of Washington.
The beady of W. J. Estelle former head of the Seattle Immigration office will be buried today in Newark New Jersey. The funeral service is set for four o clock in the Barney Watson undertaking parlors. The body will be shipped tonight to Newark for burial.
Hida received from the Isthmian Canal Commission at the Chamber of Commerce for coll pipe wire netting door hardware Manila supply and office desk items. All hid to be sent to the general purchasing agent in Washington DC by December 18.
The street committee will recommend continuing Second Avenue from Denny Way diagonally to Sixth Avenue and French Drive to shorten the route to Interbay and Hal.
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