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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1906

Page

7

Murder adds to Chicago crime wave at Hollister murder

In Chicago an apparent homicide unfolds as Mrs Hollister is found strangled in a vacant lot behind a car shop. Police say Richard Ivian reported finding her body after she left home at 9 30 for a funeral and shopping. Ivian contends he entered the lot after spotting a disturbance and killed her during the assault.

Hollieter Spettty Franklin Hollister Sigilieter Pieltenav Hollister Strand Foriet's Richard Ivian Mra Hollister

Meeting a Disgrace in Tacoma Theater

A public meeting in Tacoma devolved into disorder as opponents of the county prosecutor’s actions disrupted speakers at the theater. The crowd shouted insults, several men were ejected, and debates over evidence for a new grand jury continued amid accusations of disgraceful conduct by the opposing committee.

Tis City Tatheater Snell Regrand Williem Rey Thoee Johnson Reynolds Hentigent Ariovement Citheens Citizens Committee

Seattle tide lands push spurs real estate boom

The Seattle and Lake Washington company plans to fill tide lands, with a $1,060,000 yearly outlay and two dredges already ordered. Rumors swirl of Canadian Pacific and Milwaukee routes near Beattie, while sales surge in tide-land blocks west of the west waterway. Prominent firms report multiple lot transactions and rising waterfront values as investors anticipate a railway terminal and manufacturing hub.

Seattle Lake Washington Canadian Pacific Central Pacific Ie Beattie Pee Seenaven Calhoun, Denny & Ewing Hill Milwaukee Hillimman Hone San Francisco Hasan Herbert& Upper Jarre Salen West Waterway Upper Seattice Lands

Sunday Congregational Sermons and Topics

Plymouth Congregational lists sermons by Rev Freeland with at 11 am and 7 20 pm topics including The Indiue Presence of the Holy Spirit and Why Should a Young Man or Woman Not Learn to Gamble Pilgrim Congregation under Rev Smith offers In the Soul's Way at 11 am and Christianity and Socialism at 7 30 pm University Congregational led by Rev Mason presents Waiting to What at 11 am and The Search for Thursday with Signs of Spiritual Retreat Beacon Hill Congregational led by Rev Gale Ada presents The Divan with Christ at 7 90 pm

Plymouth M. Freeland Pilgrim B. J. Smith University H.C. Mason Il A

Religious Services and Church Activities Page Summary

A church notices page lists service times and topics for St Mark, Trinity, First Church of Christ, Queen City Theosophical Society, Westminster, Haven, First Presbyterian, University Place Baptist, Advent Christian, and related groups. Notable items include new interior enhancements at St Alphonsus in Dallas, with altar and shrine installation and ongoing work.

St. Mark’s Chureh Trinity Pariohe Ila. m Firat Christian Alegory Firat Church of Christ Setentiat Il Am Queen City M. A. Matthews Lom m Thes Kleptomaniaca Ant- Theosophical Society Heathe Lodge Carl Smith University Place Baptist A. Heath Dore Seattle Advent Christian Church George Bh. Coopridge St. Alphonsus Church Dallard Batt

Corbett Defeated by Aurelio Herrera in Pacific Club Bout

Aurelio Herrera of Bakeorefield California KO’d Young Corbett in the fifth round at the Pacific Athletic club pavilion. Corbett showed limited form, except a brief rally in the fourth, as Herrera dominated with sharp countering and a decisive finish.

Aurelio Herrera Bakeorefield Cal Young Corbett Pacific Athletic Club Herrera Corbett

Grain Producers Ship and Millers Association forms at Spokane

The article notes Western Avenue vandalism by youths targeting James Henry butcher and Leatie Powers grocery. It records a new group named Grain Producers Ship and Millers Association of Ington with officers Garfield and Stone and plans to draft bylaws for a January 1907 Pullman convention at the state college.

James Henry Leatie- Powers State College Pullman

Hearing resumes in Standard Oil case in New York

In New York on January 13, Henry H. Rogers testified before Sanborn that he had no business transactions with H. Clay Pierce in 1894 through which he acquired stock of the Waters Pierce Co. The afternoon session touched on potential connections, with Rogers denying any such dealings.

New York Sanborn Henry H. Rogers H. Clay Pierce the Waters, Pierce Co Pierce

Municipally Owned Utilities Groups Merge in City Campaign

At last night’s meeting the Municipal Ownership League voted to amalgamate with the Union Labor Municipal Ownership League to push for public utility ownership. Judge W D Wood spoke on empowering people to operate utilities, while Matthew Dow traced his roots to municipal ownership’s birth in Glasgow and Scott Cotterill urged electing a city council that will heed public wishes.

Municipal Ownership League Union Labor Municipal Ownership League W. D. Wood Matthew Dow Glasgow Scotland George F. Cotterill

City Council Ignored Public Rights in Ownership Debate

The article notes council actions show disregard for citizens' rights. It mentions the Municipal Ownership League joining with labor groups at its convention scheduled for January, outlining union and reform pressures.

Great Northern Overland train shifts Seattle arrival earlier

The Great Northern Overland No 3 will now arrive Seattle at 7 am instead of 9 am and depart St Paul at the usual time, saving two hours by skipping stops between Bonner's Ferry Idaho and Spokane. A Spokane to Bonner's Ferry local runs 8 am to 12:30 pm, with return 1:14 pm to 6:45 pm. Also, Fred Jones charged with perjury in Blaine is released for lack of evidence.

Great Northern Overland Seattle St. Paul Ae Uenal Bonner's Ferry Idaho Spokane Bonner’s Ferry Fred Jones Hie Blaine United States

Permanent organization urged at wheat convention

On the final day of the wheat convention a three member committee recommended forming a permanent organization and electing officers. The recommendation was adopted and R. C. McCroskey of Pullman was chosen as president.

Fire destroys homes and church in Panama City

A large fire in Panama yesterday razed 23 tenement houses seven stores the Church of San Juan de Nepomuceno the Ceno Catholic Brotherhood Institute an orphan fund and three public buildings. Loss estimated at about 200000. Police arrested a foreman of a gang of American fugitives said to be responsible for the blaze. Firefighters were aided by water supplied from Santa Ana sources.

San Juan de Nepaume Ceno Catholic Brotherhood Institute Ater Rvoira Santa Ala

Money Raised for Branch Library in Tenth Ward

About 2150 residents of the Tenth ward have subscribed toward maintaining a branch library to be located in the Bherrick block west end at corner With and 420d. Prof. J. D. Curtis has been leading the fundraising efforts.

Tenth Ward Bherrick J. D. Curtis

Hoquiam Bank Directors Reelect Officers

Hoquiam January 18 stockholders and directors of the First National Bank of Hoquiam re elected officers including President W L Adams, Cashier W G Well, and Assistant Cashier A H Peter Antzen with O M Kelloggs and W T Adams also named.

Hoquiam First National Bank of Hoquiam W. Ll. Adams W. G. Well Cnadier Au- H Peter Antzen Oo. M. Kelloggs Adams

Funeral Arranged for William Malone in Monroe Washington

The funeral for William Malone, fatally injured at Stevens Ttros A mill Monroe Washington, will be held tomorrow at 2 40 PM from Henney Watsons morgue under the Eagles and Bike, of which Malone was a member. Interment at Mt Calvary cemetery. He died after his leg was mangled beneath a locomotive during air brake repairs. He leaves a wife and three children. His brother J Malone works for Beattie Electric. Detective Byrnes is a half brother.

William Malone Stevens Monroe Wash Henney Watson Eagies and Bike Mt. Calvary Cemetery Malone J. Malone Beattie Electric Company Byrnes Police Department

Destitute Family Seeks County Relief Amid Desertion

A woman and her three children ages 14, 18 months, and another younger child face destitution after their husband left six months ago. The family, supported by Nelahbora, applied for county relief as the husband’s whereabouts remain unknown. Meanwhile, work on the 90 day project to drive piling for the Mullen shingle mill progresses, promising a modern facility with a 250000 daily capacity on the bay’s south side, with completion in about 90 days and an expected start of business soon after.

Ballard Jen Nelahbora Mullen Treatie

One Day's Divorces Granted by Judge Frater

Judge Frater granted multiple divorces this morning. Rose Huck from LeRoy Buck for non support and desertion. John W Chadwick from Francesa Chadwick for desertion. Elijah Dudley from Georgina Dudley for desertion. Hertha Snyder from Charley Snyder for desertion. Lilian Hawk from BE Hawk for cruelty and desertion. Carrie Walker from Edgar Walker for desertion. Clara B Grayson from Robert Grayson for desertion. Mary E Crause from David E Crause for desertion. Donald McKinnon from Anna C McKinnon for desertion. Elizabeth M Wallace from James H Wallace for desertion.

Judge Frater Rose Huck LeRoy Buck John W. Chadwick Francesa Chadwick Eijah Dudley Georgina Dudley Hertha Snyder Charley Snyder Lilian Hawk BE. W. Hawk Carrie Walker Edgar Walker Clara B. Grayson Robert Grayson Mary E. Crause David E. Crause Donald McKinnon Anna C. McKinnon Elizabeth M. Wallace James H. Wallace

Big Dinner for Wandering Boy Jacob Livingston

Jacob Livingston the 17 year old globe trotter from Russia asked the police for shelter and was invited to dine at Mrs F Way's home. He said he walked from New York over six months, worked at various places to eat and wear but never earned money, hoping to find work in order to get board and clothing. He prefers food over money and seeks employment locally.

Jacob Livingston Globe Trotter Russia Mra F. Way Mra Way Fane New York

Adultery plea leads to 18 months hard labor in court

Herman Ball pleaded guilty to adultery in Judge Frater's court and received 18 months at hard labor in Walla Walla. Rainier Heights club discusses extending electric wires and a seven member committee to confer with the park board on bonds. Good roads advocates gather at Booth Park with Judge Battle and others. South Park Good Roads plans future improvements. Patrolmen arrest W. J. Riley, 27, suspected robber of Modeul bakery Thursday night.

Rainier Heights Iunclub Oltfoen Park Board Booth Park Judge Battle Messrs Peck Brown South Park

Council Split Over 600000 City Light Bond Request

City council members hedge on a 600000 bond to extend the light plant. Several say they support the bonds, others defer after more study with Superintendent Youngs. Several members fully back the proposal while a few remain undecided or opposed until reports are reviewed.

Super Intendent Youngs F. P. Mutlen W. A. Murphy Scott Benjamin David W. Bowen Irving T. Cole T. M. Daulton H.C Gill J. & Johnston H. P. Rude Cr. H. Burnett

Man of Africa Defies France in Morocco Stand

Muley, ruler in Northern Africa, resists French push for control of Morocco. His defiance draws European attention as Germany and France prepare for possible conflict while Muley rests with cigars and a lighthearted attitude amid royal affairs.

Muley Africa France Morocco Emperor Bill

Will Testify in Missouri in Pierce Testimony

Attorney J. D. Johnson said he would bring Clay Pierce to Missouri to testify before a notary but declined to have him testify in New York. Process servers around Pierce have been called off. Elliott Bay camp No. 5138 of Modern Woodmen of America is now the largest camp in the order south of the Mississippi, after six years of effort to surpass Tacoma. Officers installed: Consul J. H. Douglas adviser J. R. Wilson clerk Frank Skinner banker D. M Simminson.

New York J. D. Johnson Hadley Clay Pierce Missouri Pierce Elliott Bay Woodmen of America Mississippi Tacoma J. H. Douglas J. R. Wilson Frank Skinner D. M Simminson

Forgery Plea and Juror Draw in Frater Court

A defendant pleaded guilty this morning to forgery and was sentenced by Judge Frater to one year at Walla Walla. Jurors for the next court session were drawn this morning in Judge Frater's court for the February session.

Frater Walla Walla

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