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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1906
Page
4
A critical reflection on class bias in crime and punishment arguing money shields the rich from equal consequences. The author contrasts a wealthy jeweler’s punishment with the harsher treatment of poorer offenders, noting society’s money worship and double standards in justice.
The Seattle Star claims credit for urging a Valencia disaster investigation and for prompting a Slocum commission. It notes telegrams to President Roosevelt and Secretary Metcalf and reports official moves confirming the inquiry should be led by the Slocum board, not the inspectors.
Robert Thorburn of Renton accuses an eye specialist named Dr. R. Berlin of swindling him out of 20 dollars for three months of eye treatment at 222 James et. He says the doctor disappeared on the second visit leaving Thorburn out money. Thorburn reports his eyes are improving and he is watching for the physician.
The steamer Portland, which piled on rocks near Ketchikan recently, will depart Ketchikan tomorrow for Seattle under her own steam. Advices to this effect were received this afternoon by the local Marine Department.
Grace T Johnson seeks 25000 damages for alleged internal injuries from a Heattle Renton Southern railway collision near Tyron station last month. Carrie Br Cameron sues for 8000 for injuries. The wreck involved a head on smash as the car with the injured women struck a car ahead on the track.
The Telemachus and Farallon ships from Liverpool and Walden are due to arrive for port events. the steamer Hertha reached Walden from Beattie after a fast voyage. Water will be shut off Thursday from Seneca to Pike and Pike from First to Third. W. Wey, a Colman building worker, was arrested for fighting after assaulting a man with a face aor.
Donald McCarracher, a former Seattle bank clerk, and Turner Jackson, a Black man, must complete their terms in McNeil Island Penitentiary. The U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a Western Washington case judge’s earlier decision.
The Women’s Union Label League No 174 presents an entertainment and dance at the Labor Temple tomorrow evening. A grand electrical display opens the program followed by a moonlight dance created by a special electrical arrangement. Music from Wag ner’s orchestra. Refreshments served at midnight. Tickets sold, large crowd expected.
A collage of quips and snippets features Mark Twain and Hetty Green joking about the Panama Canal, remarks on Richard Croker, reviews of stories and poets, political jabs about Hewator Burton, a London doctor on bed habits, a grocery delivery bit with DC Y, and a note on the steamer Lyra arriving Tuesday from Quartermasters Harbor.
San Diego February 7 The Pacific squadron commanded by Admiral Goodrich has arrived anchoring in the bay for a week. The force includes the Magship Chicago the cruiser Houston and several torpedo boats and warships.
Government guarantee for a railway line to Alaska collapses as a subsidy bill dies in committee. Rep Jones proposes a third Alaska judge with Justice Dept support. New post offices opened at Olive near Winchester and at Gakona. Olive H. Devaney and George B. Rorer named postmasters.
A special Valencia wreck investigation committee reported at the chamber of commerce meeting and urged a five man local mariners committee to enter the Roosevelt board for the coming inquiry. It also asked Congress to build a lighthouse on the war coast between Grays Harbor and Cape Vattery and establish a fog signal station. An appropriation of 40000 was proposed for furnishings for the new federal building, with Congressman Cushman to press for funds. The chamber sent thanks to Senator Piles and President Roosevelt for prompt action toward a full inquiry.
At a Monday board of health meeting a letter urged the school board to probe ventilation in Seattle's older school buildings. Officials found the ventilation appliances seriously defective. A Beattle girl, May Mume, died after poisoning in Reno, California, yesterday.
Leon DD head of athletics at Leland Branford University received a student body proposal to race in California mid April and return to Seattle in late May for a faceoff. Beattie Ragiew Aerie No. 1 held their seventh annual ball with over 460 couples dancing last night.
The note urges constant wakefulness to seize daily chances and advises purchasing 100 shares of Beattle Boston Copper Company preferred stock at 724 Alaska ing before its price rises. It emphasizes awareness over sleep and highlights a specific investment tip in a historical context.
Former Chief Engineer Wallace testifies that delays stemmed from officials favoring Pacific coast lumber sources over yellow pine. He claims Commissioner Guineky yielded to friends on the coast to point out work areas for timber purchases, while Secretary Taft rejected his suggested use of experience.
Telegraph briefs report Russia will hold national assembly elections on April 7. Also noted are Governor Meade visiting Governor Hoch of Kanena, a See America First convention in Portland on February 15, General Bumner retiring as Pacific division commander with General Funston as successor, and a fire in Lexington Kentucky causing about 160000 dollars in damage to wholesale houses last night.
The text states Roosevelt selected Vernon to succeed Judson W Lyons as registrar of the treasury. Vernon is president of Western University in Kansas City Kansas, born in Lebanon Missouri, married with two children, and has not held public office before. He had support from western congressional representatives. A separate ad promotes Phinney’s Panels at 60 cents per dozen.
Local Ohio dentists invite the public to free mouth examinations with no obligation. They promote the Alveolar Method claiming it cures dental diseases, preserves natural teeth, and can replace missing teeth without plates or bridges. Many people reportedly saved needing dentures by this method.
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