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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1906
Page
3
The article notes a substantial year end rise in banking figures with 1906 totals around $86.83 million in clearances, compared to 1905. In a separate incident a Pullman robbery ended with the robber shooting a conductor who sustained a minor wound after being forced to lock doors.
A line train was held up five miles south of Richmond as a passenger, reportedly about 60 years old, took cover in the vicinity. Police and railway staff investigated the incident and coordinated response efforts.
Judge Hanford ordered the clerk of the United States court to pay Seattle Electric Company $181.42 from the estate of George Edward Adams for electrical supplies used in constructing Adams residence.
Jesie B Stevenson known as Mrs Mucay of 2207 alleges John Murray a cook at the Netherlands hotel mistreated and burned her with carbolic acid. Murray was arrested yesterday and jailed as the case unfolds.
In Tonopah on December 31 both boxers Gans and Herman project confidence. Herman expects a 20 round fight with victory. Gans favors a quick win. Philadelphia manager Jack OBrien, arriving that night, backs Herman but would wager on Gans. Britt arrives with Frisco sports delegation.
Dec 1 in San Francisco Assemblyman Coghlan announced he would prevent a resolution urging the California delegation to push a bill restricting Japanese immigration. He said the move would come directly after the legislature convenes.
Rumors say Michael Maloney of the Central Labor Union will be appointed superintendent of streets at tonight’s council meeting. Mayor Moore will present the recommendation.
Henry E Reed director of the A P exposition has received letters from legislators expressing encouragement and promising support for the exposition.
Organized labor across the state condemns Labor Commissioner Mulbard for alleged neglect of duties on hours and sanitary conditions in stores and factories. A convention of the American Moderation of Labor in Dellingham Wednesday and Thursday will urge Gov. Mead to remove Mulbard or enforce stricter enforcement.
Detective Barbee arrested Ernest Gercken 25 and Leo Hicharda 22 as suspicious characters matching a safe robbery description. They arrived from Dawson Alaska and were found lingering near Hulen's boat house by Lake Washington. They were sent to the city jail.
A dynamite and cap factory explosion at Estrgh Cal today instanty killed Daniel Colman and a child. The blast disrupts the Cali fornia Powder Works facility with two lives lost. Socialists meet tomorrow at 3 PM in Egan hall with Herman F Titus Walter Thomas Mille and George H Goebel as speakers.
The Pacific Coast company received 20 cars with half from yesterday and the Carbonado company got one car of lump coal today. Teamsters removed full bunkers loads. Tomorrow coal rises to a set price per ton with no rebate, marking three advances in seven days.
Officer Brown reported an unknown man found dead in a four room at 1614 Terryay this afternoon. A turkey dinner event is planned tomorrow at Lintel Bievens from noon to 1 PM for 500.
New Year's day will be celebrated by the colored people of Seattle under the auspices of the Forum at 2918 East Madison. The event honors January 1, 1863, when Lincoln issued the emancipation proclamation freeing enslaved people in the South.
A New Year’s reception will be held tomorrow at First Baptist Church on Pourthay between James and Cherry. The event includes an afternoon and evening gathering at the church.
A landslide on the re at North arn near Richmond Beach delayed all inbound trains yesterday. The tracks cleared in the morning and traffic resumed. The Oriental Limited arrived 15 hours late. the Vast Mail and Spokane Express were several hours late, with heavy Cascades snows reported yesterday and Saturday.
The Ralner club hosts its annual reception and ball this evening at the Ralner Clubhouse located at Fourth and Marion. The event gathers members for an evening of socializing and festivities at the club.
Christian Endeavorers conduct watch meetings with several churches hosting events. First Presbyterian hosts 8 to 11 pm services then watch services, University Mapnet church and Salvation Army with midnight devotionals, M A segments list several attractions including a 7 30 basketball game 6 30 gymnastics and 6 80 special song service and a luncheon at 10 all night watch services follow.
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