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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1906

Page

3

Helms Denies Robbery Charges in Second Investigation

Captain Willard states Helms offers a credible account of the alleged robbery involving Hans Hansen and a table of silver. Helms links the dispute to real estate agents Patton and Woton over a $50 commission, and claims Hansen was intoxicated at times. He notes no prior disciplinary action in six years and defends his police record while describing the party selling photographs at Pinney's Panels.

Helms Hansen Neo Helma Patton Woton Stanley Melme

General Orloff Reported To Have Killed 700 Rebels

Feb 21 report from St. Peters­burg states General Orloff tasked with quelling insurrection has shot over 700 revolutionaries and bombarded temperance headquarters declaring total abstinence aids the revolution. He also shelled a distillery amid fears of Tartare raids on Tifle.

Petersburg Orloff Haltle

Miss Burke Roche Becomes American Citizen

Newport, R. I. Feb 21 Miss Cynthia Burke Roche daughter of the Hon and Mrs Burke Roche renounced allegiance to King Edward and took out her cityzenship papers The statement ties to her engagement to Arthur B Scott Burden The Roche family lineage is noted with reference to a New York grandfather and a substantial inheritance potential

Newport R. L Cynthia BurkeRoche Burke- Roche Edward Arthur B Scott Burden New York Mina Roche J. B. Burke-Roche Misa Roche Eng Fanny Hurke Roche Miss Cynthie Frank Workman

Garfield testimony on immunity pledge in packers case

Garfield continued his testimony on the packers plea for immunity and insisted he did not promise immunity. He said he would use their profit and loss accounts in the aggregate in attack on them individually in that quarter.

Chicago Garfield Packers

Stock Sales Accelerate at Seattle Boston Corp

The Seattle Boston Cop per Co reports rapid stock sales with expected market clearance within 60 days. Buyers are urged to act immediately as price rises to 76 cents per share by March 1.

Seattle- Boston Copper Co

Hoch Denied Clemency. Illinois to Hang Friday

The state attorney's office reported from Springfield that the board of pardons and Governor Dineen denied clemency to Johann Hoch. Hoch reacted with rage and fear, denouncing those connected with the prosecution after the decision.

Chicago State Attorney’s Office Springfield Board of Pardons Dineen Johann Hoch Hoch

Cathedral Fund Faces $20,000 Gift From Sweeney

The cathedral building committee honors Charles Sweeney of Spokane for a recent donation of 20000 dollars toward the new Catholic edifice. The appreciation board at Beattie bears the bishop Edwin J O Dea and committee leaders signatures in a memorial letter praising his charity and public spirit.

Charles Sweeney Spokane Thie Edwin J. O'Dea Nesqually J.D. Farrel Jota Bb Beattie O Dea

Rapid Rise in York Realty

York real estate shows sharp gains as Malmo nursery buys 14 acres for 12 600 last June. The land traced to 1896 when Bow men bought it from Robert Abrams for 1400. Last week Malmo sold three acres at 2100 per acre, signaling brisk demand.

York Malmo ® Nursery L. Bowmen Robert Abrams Malmo

Southeast Seattle opera hall to open in Rainier Valley

Southeast Seattle reports progress on a new opera hall in the Rainier valley area. The completion promises a premier venue and features a planned entertainment event by the Volunteer Firemen of Columbia.

Seattle Opera Hall Rainier Valley Firemen of Columbia

March event to raise funds for fire department equipment

A March fundraiser seeks communal support to purchase a new chemical engine and other firefighting gear. Organizers urge residents and businesses to contribute to the cause and boost local fire protection services.

Families to move to Washington from Logansport area

About a dozen Logansport and Cass County families plan to leave for Washington within a month to make their future homes. D C Hill, traveling passenger agent for the Wisconsin Central, visited to arrange the trip believing western states offer better opportunities than Cass County.

Logansport Ind Case County Washington Cass County D. C Hill Winconsin Central

Ballard Council Receives Five Bids For New Pump

At the Ballard council meeting on February 21 bids were opened from five Seattle firms for the pumping station pump. Prices ranged from 1919 to 11000 and the bidders included Pacific Engineering Co Charles C Moore Co Kilbourne Clark Co and Hathside Machinery Co. The bids were tabled for committee review.

Ballard Ballard Council Seattle Pacific Engineering Company Charles C. Moore Co Kilbourne- Clark Co Hathside Machinery Company

New Town Allendale Promises Suburban Lake Living

Allendale, a new Allendale suburb on Alien Lake twenty miles north of the city, near the Interurban line, is advertised by Fred Bander a real estate dealer and electric railway promoter. Purchasers receive a year of free transport making living at Allendale cheaper and appealing for summer homes and garden or chicken ranches.

Fred B. Sander A. Colman Allendale Alien Lake Bitter Lake Bander

Judge Wickersham Seeks Senate Support for District Judge Nomination

Washington notes report Judge Wickersham testified before the judiciary subcommittee regarding his renomination as district judge. The Washington delegation doubts flood relief from the streams to Lake Washington can be funded without new legislation, as the chief engineer cites no authority for federal spending.

Wickersham Subcommittee On Judiciary Washington Delagation Atreama Lake Washington Congress

Mercury poisoning blamed for Barnett deaths

Stockton California February 21 mercury killed James Barnett and his two children in the city last week Coroner Southworth finished stomach analysis showing mercury as the cause An inquest concluded with a verdict that James H Barnett died from the effects of mercury poisoning administered

Stockton Cal James Barnett Southworth Barnett James H. Barnett

Mount Zion Baptist Church Fair Opens Tonight

The Mount Zion Baptist Church fair for the new building opens tonight and runs through Thursday and Friday. The opening address will be given by Lieutenant Governor Coon, with a large crowd expected to attend. The Hat Factory at 1310 Second Ave offers hats with a one year free blocking option. The new spring stock includes the best $3 hats Seattle, aiming to save money and keep hats neat.

Tacomanil Coon Second Ave Seattle

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