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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1906

Page

5

Forty Dollars Caused Death in Nome Mining District

Joeelys Buss, once a Nome resident, committed suicide after failing to raise $40 to redeem pawned jewelry. Gronar of 1040 Humide Street could not provide the funds. Buss, who had amassed mining holdings worth about $15,000, lived with King Jackets and Mutchinson Co pawnbrokers before taking carbolic acid at Bonney Watson's, with Beattie left behind.

Joeelys Buss Nome Gronar Portland Beattie Victoria

Annexation Petition Favored for Southeast Seattle Ward

The elections and boundaries committee reported favorably on the Southeast Seattle annexation petition to join the city as a separate ward. The Ravenna petition was laid over to the next meeting.

the Counci Seattle Ravenna

Olympic Market Fikenya Trade Ends Quietly

Odd listing discusses a market clash between Pirat and Bee nd with claims of meat bill issues. It urges trying alternatives at Bon Marche and hints at customer skepticism.

Olympic Market Pirat Beend

Christmas Assembly at High School Brightens Seniors

The high school held a Christmas assembly with evergreen decorations, recitations, and musical numbers. The highlight was a prettily decorated Christmas tree loaded with presents from the program committee girls, as one student impersonated Santa Claus and distributed gifts read from letters.

Manta Claus

Roota Entertains President at Washington Dinner

Secretary of State and Mrs Root entertained last night in honor of President and Mrs Roosevelt. China will open the town of Taitshikar in Manchuria to foreign trade and residence on January 14. Henry McCrory, longtime steel industry figure and brother-in-law of W. & Corey of U S Steel, died at his Wilkes-Barre home. Arch bishop Farley knighted Dr Emmett of New York as knight commander of St Gregory the Great. Dr Emmett is 19 and a nephew of Robert Emmett. Captain J Brennan, veteran Alaskan pilot, missing presumed drowned. local Odd Fellows lodge notes the incident.

Washington Dee Secretary of State Mra Root Roosevelt Peking Rueeta China Taitshikar Manchuria Henry McCrory Pittsburg W. & Corey United States Steel Corporation Wilkenbarre Indorses New York Lyman Abbott Browns Dr. Emmett Pius Farley Order of St. Gregory the Great Emmett Robert Emmett Junbau J. Brennan Alaskan Yeater Odd

Learned Clerk Dies at Home in Port Townsend

The article notes the death of Dee It Aiphoneo Learned a longtime clerk and elder resident of the Ute section who collapsed at his residence from heart disease. The report also mentions other brief items including Vesuvius crater activity and Red Cross financials from Washington.

Clerk Port Townsend Dee Aiphoneo Elly Clerk Ute Section

New Brick Building Planned at First and King Corner

A brick structure is proposed for the northeast corner of First Avenue No. 8 and King Street by Albert Hambach. The design echoes the Schwabacher Hardware Seattle Hardware and M Seller company buildings, all within a block of the site.

First No. 8 King At Albert Hambach Schwabacher Hardware Company Seattle Hardware Company M Seller Company

Thief Steals From Man After Overnight Sleep

J Johnson of California street reports to police that he woke at 2 a.m. to find his trousers pocket cut open and $250 in paper money missing, most bills $20 each. The incident occurred after he had gone to bed with his trousers on.

J. Johnson California Es. Fourthay Majo St. Johnson

Wheeler pharmacist arrested for selling liquor without license

Guy Wheeler of the Wheeler pharmacy in Seventy-thirday was arrested last night by Officers Thompson and Meaney for selling liquor without a license. Wheeler allegedly sold liquor to Meaney. The arrest warrant was issued in Judge Gordon's court. Wheeler was released on a $100 bond.

Guy Wheeler Wheeler Pharmacy Thompson and Meaney Wheeler Gordon

Postmaster General Fiscal Report Summary

A report from the postmaster general covers the fiscal period with details on postal finances and service delivery. It outlines revenue changes, operating costs, and efficiency measures across departments, highlighting adjustments aimed at improving mail processing and regional coverage.

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