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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1906
Page
7
Article notes about $90 000 in unpaid taxes and argues delinquent owners include successful local businessmen. It suggests paying taxes would raise teachers’ salaries by about $20 monthly and criticizes those who evade taxes while sending children to school.
Paris reports France ready to strike first if conferees fail to pay the bellicose toll. French military plans show rapid mobilization, cavalry offensives, and a central fleet command with wireless links. Key fortresses Verdun Sedan Montmedy prepare, while Belfort Langres and Hacancon brace for action.
The Hoch case drew nationwide attention as the Chicago convict faced execution for poisoning Mrs. Marie Welcker Hoch. His defiant mood, claims of noble lineage, and schemes to woo and rob German widows underlined a renowned murder trial etched in memory.
Telegraph briefs note a lightship to be established by Canada on Swiftsure bank between Carmanah and Cape Beale, with first order lighthouses to be built along the Vancouver inland coast between Race Rocks and Cape Cook. Portland Chamber donates 4000 dollars for Japan famine relief. Mardi Gras celebrations begin in New Orleans. Seattle seeks steamers for Alaska trade. Collier Reidar from Lady Smith to San Francisco encounters gas explosion. two hatches blown off. Washington's birthday celebrated in Honolulu with a floral parade. Navy Secretary Bonaparte addresses Baltimore on naval needs. War Secretary Taft speaks in Chicago.
The funeral was held for William Morgan who died from accidental gas inhalation. He left a wife and family at Brighton Beach and was staying in the city when he died. His wife and friends criticize the ambulance driver and some physicians for delays in hospital transport.
Washington Feb 3 William W Rockhill minister to China cables that there is no cause for undue apprehension regarding the situation there. He believes reports of uneasiness are without cause.
A dispatch from El Paso reports W R K Shafter traveling from Memigo to California notes an uprising in Costa and attacks on Americans inland. He says intervention by U S troops would be needed to reach the scene, while the heavy pressures abroad complicate response.
A report says former Senator John L. Wilson has returned to New York and not yet reached Seattle. Republican leaders in the city await his stance on the city ticket, hoping his early return may influence the party’s attitude toward the ticket.
Inbound Renton car reportedly left the track and stalled in mud at Tthav Washington late in the afternoon. No injuries were reported. Company officials said the report is erroneous.
Subscriptions from club members aid furnishing the Witel building quarters. A two member committee will greet the Chinese upon arrival in Dakota on February 26. The reception committee meets this afternoon to finalize details. In Stockton California, the body of James Barnett’s child is exhumed by order of the district attorney after mercury poisoning is found in the stomach, prompting a broader probe into the Barnett family illnesses.
Mayor Acheson argues that property owners who fail to pay fire insurance or taxes should not receive city fire protection. He cites a June incident where nine houses funded by fire department crews were delinquent taxpayers, while others in nearby homes could have burned. He insists such owners forfeit some city services and benefits.
Frank Connell was arrested by Patrolman Keefe while robbing a gas meter in the Webster and McGraw restaurant on South S17 First Avenue. He had counted $14.50 as stake and agreed to plead guilty with a five year sentence.
For 103 days postmasters in Washington Oregon Idaho Utah California and territories Alaska Hawaii weigh every ounce of mail daily aside from Sound steamers. Four hundred extra workers join regular staff to weigh mail in four yearly cycles determining compensation to rail and ship carriers. The Southern Pacific stands as the heaviest carrier in the western division with about $1.2 million in annual pay.
Salt Lake City reports the death of John & Lindsay a Shake actor aged 66 from heart trouble. he came to Utah in 1861 and belonged to the original Salt Lake Stock company. In Denver, Thomas F. Smith, a noted smelting and mining authority, died at 64 with a wife, three sons and a daughter. he formerly headed a smelter at Argentine, Kansas, and managed smelters in Utah.
The Hutters and Smelter Men’s union in Butte Montana voted $6000 to assist President Moyer and allies. A resolution warned governors of Idaho and Colorado, accused of kidnapping Moyer and his associates.
Officer Cameron arrested Fred Strauss a machinist on burglary charges for entering the room of Chas Lynn over the Greenleaf saloon on Let av N and stealing clothing items. Strauss formerly served as an engineer on the steamer Excelsior and intends to plead guilty.
The office of George A. Taylor merchant tailor room 315 Alaska building was broken into Wednesday night. Patterns samples bolts of cloth and two overcoats valued at 200 dollars were stolen. Entry was gained by prying the door open with a dhiner. Detective Adams links the crime to the man who entered the Conservative Life Insurance company offices last night.
Two intoxicated men and two women were seized by Patrolmen Kelly and Hublino near the waterfront after a night of mischief. One man carried 24 loose eggs in his pockets while the group wandered near water, offering little coherent explanation for their actions.
Sixty sailors from the American cruiser squadron visiting Naples arrived in Rome and spent the day sightseeing. The pope greeted each sailor and presented a medal to every visitor before delivering an address.
In December a lady won the first prize in a promotion at the Men’s Shoe Store for Old Oak cards. Cards for March are now ready with $40 in cash prizes for winners.
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