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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1906
Page
8
Alfred Graessner was found dead in Green Lake near the shore, ending a mystery about his disappearance last Thanksgiving. The coroner believes he fell into the lake while intoxicated and drowned, leaving his wife Mia Graessner and seven children in hardship.
The steamship Oregon departed Seattle with Qal C A Swanis chief engineer and George J Love superintendent of the Valdes Yukon railroad, plus several construction men and a large outfit of horses sleds wagons tools and a pile driver. Supplies will be shipped from Seattle as work on the northeast and east Valdes line proceeds.
The Santa Barbara is due tomorrow from Valdes and Seward. The J W tive of Globe Navigation arrived at San Pedro yesterday. The Chinookle barge carries copper ore from Alaska toward Tacoma. The Buckman loads at Tacoma for San Francisco and sails about Thursday. The Queen departed this morning for San Francisco with 266 units. the Texan left San Francisco for Seattle with about 4000 tons of freight. Portland Lumber chartered the Rateert Detar for five trips between Portland and San Francisco. The China Mutual Steam Navigation Company’s ship Oaufa sails.
Tomorrow a schooner sails for Europe with general freight while the J B R Stetson departs for San Francisco to have engines installed. The Olympia is chartered to carry Japanese laborers to Washington and Alaska for railroad work. Hawaii becomes U S territory, easing labor law concerns. Seattle steamship men meet to discuss service improvements at Merchants Exchange offices.
C H McLeod of 515 Seneca reports a Sunday night theft. His purse containing 5650 disappeared from beneath a pillow after he woke, searched, and found it missing upon returning. The loss occurred while the owner slept at home.
A coroner's jury ruled W. W. Woodley et al death an accident after he was struck by a Northern Pacific train at Black River on January 18. Prosecuting Attorney Mackintosh filed information against J. Hogue the holdup man accused of attempting to rob C. L. Hewes several weeks ago. A fish store on Railroad Avenue displayed a large cetacean catch in a net about 25 miles down the sound.
Readable text notes a 15 foot clergy statue or feature and describes M. and denomination planning a new church. Architect J M Schaack is directing drafting for the structure to be sited at the southwest corner of Fifthay and James. Estimated cost around 80000 dollars. University club president B W Andrews states a new building soon. membership capped at 100 with many graduates awaiting space. White W Estelle, head of local immigration offices, was in Washington on vacation amid anonymous letters alleging serious charges against officers. Retell plans to respond despite belief the claims are spiteful.
A brief fashion note discusses the belere coat with velvet and fur edging, complementary to dinner and ball gowns of silk and chiffon. It highlights how carefully chosen celere enhance the overall evening ensemble.
Mrs Etta A Breckett sues lawyer Charles R Crouch for 2 1 2 acres valued at 1700 claiming fraud in conveying land for securing a divorce She offers 150 to reconvey He says she offered land for his divorce work and disputes value The case is now with her attorney Robert McMurchle who previously represented Breckett.
Forecasters warn of continuing flood danger around Lake Washington and the Black White and Duwamish rivers. High water from two weeks of rain may rise further if temperatures do not cool, threatening property along Squak slough and river valleys. Angelo Compesito seeks $1,640 damages from Coln & Voset Sound Railroad for injuries when his wagon was struck near Renton on November 24.
Bill Thompson, a Salvation Army member, was sentenced to seven days in custody by Judge Gordon for collecting wearing apparel in the name of the Salvation Army and using it for his own use.
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