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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1906

Page

7

Nellie Coleman Missing After Severe Pacific Voyage

The schooner Nellie Coleman bound for Unea from Alaska was reported overdue after a storm. seven men and one woman were aboard with Captain Johnsen and his wife on what was their honeymoon voyage. The Seattle Alaska Fisheries Co owns the vessel, and officials Jensen and Jensen have bought the Maid of Orleans to replace it.

Nellie Coleman Unea Alaska Prac Seattle Johnsen Seattle Alaska Fisheries Company Jensen and Jensen Maid of Orlean

Festive Wedding Unites Mise Manila Palee Meh and John T. Kean

Mise Manila Palee Meh formerly in the county auditor's office married ex Lieutenant Governor John T. Kean at her father's home. The wedding featured Wagner's orchestra and a lavish reception. Afterward the couple plans residence in South Pehots. Entertainment notes from Seattle theaters follow with engagements and show schedules.

Jane Hugh Wishbone California South

Swindler W Huntingdon Arrested for Bad Checks

Detectives Phillips and Byrne arrested W Huntingdon on three forged checks issued to Columbia deer Ball. The California native arrived weeks ago with apparent funds, stayed nearly a month, then failed to cover the checks. Officers tracked him to the business and captured him within two hours of the alert.

W. Huntingdon Phillips and Byrne Columbia California Det VM. C. Alses Rwindie

County Road Plan Advances Through King County Route

County commissioners and the roads committee will discuss a proposed new county road running north to south through King from the macadamized boulevard to the Canadian Porter area and on to the Mexican border. Several segments along the route have become King County property through long use and will be surveyed for plotting at tomorrow's meeting.

Com Gomi Roads Ae Committee King King County

The Theaters Shine At Grand Grand Opera Shows

The fifth and final Grand concert impressed with Mrs. Feema Moffett's Nervous song and her clear diction. The orchestra under Harry West delivered March Mistake with precision. Greig’s Peer Gynt Suite moved from morning light to dark thunder, and three dances from Henry VIII plus Saint Saens pieces added artful variety. The program closed with opera selections and the new patriotic When Johnny Comes Home.

Beit Mra Feema Moffett Harry West Greig Henry VII Saint Saena A. F. Ve Bina

Runaway horse rig crashes into Moran's yard on front

A one horse rig owned by Taylor Mupreas and driven by Thomas Shaw escaped at noon from Fourth Ave and Yesler Way, sped down Yesler Way, collided with Laundry Supply Co. at Piretav and Yrater Way, broke its shaft, and wrecked into a scrap iron heap at Moran's shipyards.

Fourth Av Yesler Way Moran's Taylor Mupreas Company Thomas Shaw Shaw Yester Way Piretav Yrater Way Laundry Supply Company

Alleged Threats Lead Wife to Seek Protective Relief

A woman alleges her husband threatened to shoot her on sight and that she fears for her safety. She seeks an order preventing him from hindering her return home for clothes and personal effects.

Break in the Gable Telegraph Lines Delays Nome Traffic

The United States telegraph lines are interrupted near Golsova the first station east of Old Woman between Fairbanks and St Michaels. Nome messages will be interrupted briefly while linemen repair the break amid cold weather and severe winds. Major Glaseford says the issue is unlikely serious and service should resume soon.

United States Golsova Old Woman Fairbanks St. Michaels Nome Major Glaseford Loal

Rose Bush Robber Strikes Twice at Seattle Garden

N C Speirs of 1115 Broadway reports two break ins at his Seattle Hardware garden last week. First theft removed four prized rose bushes, a second incident saw nine more bushes vanish. Local police notified as investigation begins.

Police crackdown on reckless drivers highlighted

Police report a year to date surge with over 140 offenders arrested and convicted. Yesterday 24 drivers were hauled to headquarters and fined five dollars each. Patrolmen continue rigorous enforcement to deter dangerous driving.

Southern Pacific Cuts Time San Diego Route Extension Planned

Southern Pacific reports a new stretch from Nogales to Guaymas and Guadalajara linking with the Mexican Central. The 840 mile coast extension aims to shave 24 hours from San Francisco to Mexico City and taps a rich mineral belt with several mining branches under contract. Over 3,000 workers will be used on construction across Yaqui and Sonora regions.

Nogales Aria Qguayman Gulf of California Thia Road Magallan Guadalajara San Francisco Mexico City Labuaffe Yaqui Guaymas Alamosa Mexico

Murder in Cen terville prompts large manhunt

The bodies of Tom and John Price were brought to Reddings after being murdered near Cen terville. An inquest is set for this afternoon. A second bullet hole was found in John Price’s head. The killer robbed the victims and rifled their cabin, taking a blanket to cover Tom Price’s head. About a hundred men search for Steve Shumake, the man believed responsible, as officers expect capture by force.

Redimng Cat Tom John Price Centerville Reddings Vic Tims Tom Price Steve Shumake Bshumake

Train strikes hand car. two men dead near Carleton

An early morning collision on a bridge near Carleton, Oregon, killed John Martin and an unknown man as they returned from repairing track on a hand car. Five other men escaped with no serious injuries.

M’minnville, Or John Martin Carleton

Fate of A. T. Kelliher in Salem case begins

A report from Salem on January 4 outlines the fate of A. T. Kelliher as the case moves forward. Details remain limited in the fragment but indicate legal proceedings are underway.

Salem, Ore A. T. Kelliher

Printers Walkout Over Eight-Hour Day Demand

About 125 union printers left their posts in Washington while protesting the refusal to grant an eight-hour workday. The walkout highlights labor tensions and demands for shorter shifts in the capital.

Washington, Jan

Local Firemen Plan Meeting and Pension Day Reports

Volunteer firemen convene at 7 30 this evening to arrange for the annual event on February 11. County clerk notes pension day with many wounded soldiers and widows applying for benefits. Addaide Kelney filed for divorce from Frederick Key on non-support grounds. Judge Tallman resumes duties after health-related retirement. A woman at 1608 Fourth Ave falls from a second story window, seriously injured but not fatally, drugs and drinking involved, hospital reports steady progress. Police suspect a single suspect in a series of robberies including Hewes, Drake, Blanchard, Lyne, and Mewes incidents. A F Claussen arrested for disorderly conduct on Yesler Way. Theft reports rise on Queen Anne Hill as Mrs. Boynton complains of frequent pilfering and Hoboes near Kinnear Park.

Addaide Kelney Frederick Key Tallman Fourth Av Peterson Wayside Hospital J. Hogue C. L. Hewes F. R. Drake Summit Av Marion Mewes F. A. Blanchard Virginia John Lyne Olive Hewes Hogue A. F. Claussen Seattle Spier Yesler Way Tth

Indicted figures in Montana corruption case emerge

Indicted in Helena in January are Daniel B. Jacobe and Meary lL Haupt of Butte charged with conducting a lottery. Fred Schuller, a rancher from Heaver County, faces fencing public lands. Judge Hunt of the federal court refused to modify the injunction in the Nipper Parrott case sought by Heinze.

Helena Mont Daniel B. Jacobe Meary Ll. Haupt Butte Fred Schuller Heaver County Jude Hunt Heinze

Weather report notes December with no clear days

Weatherman Salisbury reports that during December not a single clear day was recorded.

Salisbury

Jilted San Francisco Woman Declares Wedding Off

Ma belle Gilman rejects William Corey amid a securities scandal. Corey's mistreatment of his wife and the use of Miz Gilman's name fuel public disgrace. Charles H Gilman, the insured, confirms the girl will never marry the steel magnate. Paris letter from Mise fulran echoes the stance.

San Francisco Mabelle Gilman Wiliam BE. Corey Ateel Corey Misa Gilman Charles H. Gilman Paris Mise Fulran

Glad Rags Social Benefits Needy In Alaska Building

The local order stage a yearly old clothes social with vaudeville acts in the Alaska building. Admission is a bundle of old clothes for men women or children. Proceeds fund clothing distributions to the poor with a brief business meeting preceding the event.

Alaska Marth J. W. Upper Ifte

Minnesota commissioners arrive for Vicksburg battlefield monuments

Minnesota officials led by J F Hubbard Gen C C Andrews and Thomas Wilson arrived in Minneapolis to review drawings and models for battlefield monuments honoring Minnesota troops at Vicksburg. A large state monument will stand on a site chosen by the commissioners and smaller markers will be placed to indicate actions by the Third Fourth and Fifth infantry.

Minneapolis Minn Jan J. F. Hubbard C. C. Andrews Thomas Wilson Vicksburg Minnesota

Fragmentary ad copy hints at May 22 assault markers

Fragmentary OCR lines reference the Jet Minnesota battery and markers for advancing positions. The text is incomplete but implies planning or reporting of an assault dated May 22 with ad hoc markers. No clear names, places, or outcomes are legible beyond this partial frame.

Jet Minnesota

Merritt Applies for Eight-Mmile Steam Railroad Franchise

John F Merritt applied to the county commissioners for a franchise to build an eight mile steam railroad from Heslin to the Miller mining district along Miller road. Commissioner P J Smith said the franchise would be granted once the details are satisfactorily worked out.

John F. Merritt Heslin Miller Miller Road P. J. Smith

City Approves 90000 For Jackson Street Grade Work

The street committee voted to allocate $90,000 from the general fund for the Jackson street grade project. Work will proceed as funds are disbursed. Conway's ordinance was rejected. Weather tonight and Thursday shows light to moderate southeast winds.

Conway

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