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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1906

Page

7

Humboldt Ships Route Changes Stir Alaska Traffic

Humboldt to join Alaska Coast company for Southeastern Alaska service next spring leaving the Pacific Coast steamship contract expired. Alaska Coast will handle traffic with Humboldt enhancing the Alaska route while no rate war is expected. Rumors of Humboldt contracting with the Alaska Steamship company are considered unfounded.

Reaney Murmboldt Perler Alaska Pacific Coan Steamship Com Nboldt Alaska Company Pomts Portland Jeanie Callime Humboldt Alaska Mieamahi Alaska Coast Company Mumbeldt Alaska Bteamship Company

James Bryce Named England Ambassador Candidate

The Rt Hon James Bryce, considered for England's ambassador to the United States, is described as a barrister since 1867 and a long-serving Parliament member. Noted for his 1880s cabinet role and his landmark work American Commonwealth, Bryce holds numerous degrees and is profiled for his scholarly stature and international honors.

Rt Now James Bryce Fe Staten England Beoth United States Bie The

Jail inmate fails in murder suicide attempt in Elmira dorm

In Elmira county jail a guard named Delaney attempted to feed carbolic acid to Bessie Witla, a young inmate serving a sentence for harboring a girl. The woman swallowed the poison and died, and Delaney died moments later after collapsing.

Elmira Frank de Elmira County Bessie Witla Janey Delaney

Leech Hosts Big Dance With Wagner Orchestra

Promoters invite attendees to a grand dance at Leech Park in a large hall featuring Wagner's orchestra and a festive atmosphere. Invitations emphasize music, sociability, and a welcoming evening for gentlemen and ladies alike.

Leech Goodie Wagner

Italians Fight Over Japanese School Question Ends in Death

In San Francisco a fight among four Rattans on Telegraph Hill over the Japanese school issue left Antonio Diorata dead at Central Emergency hospital. Two others were injured. police seek Joseph Consere who escaped after a shooting at Mike Doyle's, 2813 Becond Ave.

San Francisco Telegraph Hill Antonio Diorata Central Emergency Hospital Joseph Consere

Yukon man to contest British Columbia seat in forthcoming election

Dov W. W. B. Melnnes of Yukon reveals plans to enter British Columbia politics again and run for a provincial legislative seat on June 2. He will tour the province with J. A. Macdonald of Rowsland, leader of the Liberal opposition. The campaign promises to be one of the most exciting in years.

Victoria Dov W. W. B. Melnnes Yukon Pritieh Columbia Legislat Runny 2 J. A. Macdonald Rowsland

Fishermen Seek Higher Alaska Salmon Prices for Next Season

The Alaska salmon price schedule for the coming season remains undecided as fishermen press for better terms. Packers in San Francisco report no final offer yet, noting last season yielded limited profits for both sides due to a small run. A large forthcoming pack could boost returns, with expectations of an advance over prior rates and a run bonus of 50 dollars for crews navigating in Alaska waters.

San Francisco We Commercial Alaska

Reverend Van Horn Starts Y M C A Addresses

Sunday afternoon Rev. F. J. Van Horn opens a three part series for young men at the Y M C A with The Great Proposal as the first subject.

F. J. van Horn Y. M. C. A. Hila

Titneville Lodge Holds Twenty First Annual Christmas Ball

The Titneville lodge No. 4 of the Odd Fellows hosted its twenty first annual Christmas ball on Christmas night drawing a large crowd and earning praise for finances and social success. Harry’s butcher shop offered a fine roast to the closest guess on a beef weight with Mark Ge Cc and Mark Golh both winning. The I O G T basketball team will face the Tacoma Y M C A premier team here on New Year’s.

Kent Wash Dee Titneville Odd Fellows Harry Mark Ge Cc. G. Chittenden Mark Golh

Bartels Red Cross drug store big mirror sale

See yourselves and save big money Friday and Saturday at Bartels Red Cross drug store. Mirrors will be 20 percent off, about half the regular price. Mirrors range from $1 to $2 with various sizes and shaving mirrors included. Discount valid two days only.

Bartels Red Cross Drug Store

Pittsburg Parents Press News Blackout on Scandals

Pittsburg chamber of commerce vows a crusade to suppress scandal coverage in national papers. Leaders say reports of divorces murders and breaches of promise hurt the city and its trade. They cite cases involving Hartje White Corey and other high-profile divorces and crimes as examples.

Pittaburg Pittsburg Vittaburg Chamber of Commerce Hewe W. Pag Tieth Chamber of Commerce Augustus Hartje Branford White Harry K. Thaw W. E. Corey United States Steel Corporation R Gutlek Magee Alice Thew Lucy Carnegie Orbeon D. Packer Carnegie

Bank Teller Sentenced in Embeslement Case

William C. Anderson a paying teller at First National Bank pleaded guilty to embezzling 9000 and was sentenced to four years in prison in Kansas City. The Berie Telegraph Service report notes the guilty plea occurred this morning.

Berie Telegraph Service Kanbas City Bee. F William C. Anderson First National Bank

Japanese training ship Anagawa accused of coast charting

A complaint to the navy alleges the Japanese training ship Anagawa charted the Midway Islands coast during a recent cruise and left the stranded steamer Mongolia two hours before it was refloated. The Anagawa's commander says he offered assistance and remained until the tow line parted.

Berippe Telegraph Servi Washington, D Navy Department Anagawa Midway Ielanda

Great Northern Plans Racial Labor Shift

Everett dispatch reports the Great Northern railroad intends to replace Japanese workers with Black laborers from Missouri, after deciding to end Japanese employment for railway positions.

Everett Great Northern Railroad Minsouri

Negroes from Kansas City Pass Through En Route to Northwest

A caravan of 160 Black laborers from Kansas City traveled yesterday toward Hellingham area. An additional 200 are expected, to work on sections and extra gangs. The note mentions use of Japanese laborers and compares productivity, with railroad aims to staff all Northwest sections with laborers, including hogroen.

Kansas City Hellingham Ane Northwest

The Big Dante at Leachi Park This Evening

A large crowd enjoys a concert with Wagner's orchestra at Leachi Park. The event features a fine hall and good floor space with free admission for ladies while gentlemen pay.

Dante Leachi Park Wagner

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