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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1906
Page
4
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The Seattle Star argues the Stone Webster electric group and its evening paper seek Thomson’s ouster. It notes his stance against electric rate increases and overlapping franchises and recalls his role in Cedar Falls plant and Seattle water quality. Ballinger and Mayors refused to replace him.
Seattle Methodist Episcopal ministers issue an open letter urging nomination of only morally fit candidates for city offices including mayor. The committ ee threatens to denounce unsatisfactory candidates from pulpits and calls for no corporate backed nominees and high honesty standards. Signed by Fletcher L Wharton, Er B Morris, O H McGill as the association committee.
Ea tella Smith, principal of a Zion school in Waukegan Illinois, died after accidental burns sustained while worshipers prayed for her recovery. She followed the Dowie creed and a physician was summoned.
City officials report a successful election to extend Dayton limits. Gov. Mead is traveling to Clay Center Kansas and plans to return by February 20. Bellingham plans a roses carnival in June. Simon Brooks was found guilty of murdering Adolph Miller after a two hour jury deliberation in Vancouver Washington.
C C May, known for bank wrecking activities, has been granted probation after serving part of his sentence. The court cited rehabilitation prospects and cooperation with investigators in the decision.
Christian's body lay in state at Christiansborg today in Copenhagen. The deceased will rest for three days before burial, with a final service planned Sunday after a farewell procession to Ronkside Friday.
Telegraph brief notes William J. Bryan resigns from the Illinois college trusteeship after the board accepted money from Carnegie and other millionaires. Delegates to the Moroccan conference remain committed to a satisfactory conclusion despite contrary statements. The charity fund for blind barber W D Phillips grows quickly, with a dance planned at Leach’s Park tomorrow evening and a large credit expected.
Coronor's jury in Seattle returns a verdict blaming failed or misread signals for the Interbay street car crash on February 7 near the Ballard line. They urge Seattle Electric to add double tracks on lines with 12 mile speed limits and note crew errors contributed to the collision.
Seattle doctors urge action to regulate sale and distribution of patent medicines and tonics in residential districts. They warn of hidden dangers and plan to appeal to the King County Medical Society and Phystelana club for lawful controls.
District Attorney Heney states Horace McKinley, charged in Oregon land frauds, did not elope with the actress known as “Little Bagot” and is not in the Orient. He says McKinley traveled to China on a land deal and is under surveillance to establish his true whereabouts.
The upcoming municipal election faces a surge in registration with over 21 thousand names expected. By noon today more than twenty thousand voters were already on the books as crowds gathered at City Hall.
Delegates will be elected at open primaries from 1 PM to 7 PM with half of the men named at last Saturday’s caucuses advancing to the convention Friday evening. The big clash is expected on the convention floor.
J P Brill proprietor of the Summit Bar at Pieret Avenue and Stewart Street announced through friends that he would bet $1,000 that John Kiplinger will be elected the next mayor. He is willing to post and wager at even money, marking the first known bets on the upcoming election.
Deputy Sheriff Biner searches the steamer Oregon for August W. Hawkinson, wanted over 300 alimony, after a Seattle divorce suit. Hawkinson, married in San Francisco, reportedly left his wife after a few days and faced a bench warrant. The ship search found no trace of him.
Annie Nooney was taken in by Officers Crandon and Harriman yesterday afternoon on a drunken charge. Emily Carroll, described as a confirmed drunkard, was sent to jail in company with her.
A south bound Southern Pacific passenger train No 16 struck a large boulder half a mile south of Santa Springs at 3 this morning. Two engines derailed and were badly wrecked. Engineer Van Vaecter suffered slight injuries. Rails tore up for 100 feet.
Notice to subscribers from The Star urging timely delivery of the issue. Readers are asked to notify the main office at Suneet 1060 Independent 1138 between specified hours to receive a replacement if a copy is missed. The policy emphasizes calling for every missed copy to ensure proper service.
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