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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1906
Page
7
A flood of tributes pours in from Seattle lawyers and officials after the death of Judge Emory. Partners and colleagues praise his integrity, courtesy, and legal skill, noting his bright future and the loss to the community.
In San Francisco on July 9 the grand jury will investigate alleged lumber price manipulation. Subpoenas issued to many industry players probe a big March to July price rise. Firms and associations named include Pine Manufacturers Association, Pacific Coast Lumber Manufacturers, Washington Brokerage, Coast Lumber, Steamship Association, and major companies such as Puget Mill, Washington Lumber, Weyerhaeuser, Stimson, Tacoma firms, and English Logging.
A two whale event near Magnolia bluff draws reports from several captains including Captain Henry Stebbins who claim to have seen the monsters off Alki Point as the day ended yesterday. Eyewitness accounts describe spouting and large size raising questions about sightings in Puget Sound waters.
Two whale boats from West Seattle towed a cod fishing vessel six miles down the sound this morning. The crews plan to drift and sight the whales in hopes of an old time harpoon capture.
In Snohomish on July 9 the National Guards were mustered in with about 100 expected. Local residents Mrs M B Howell and J W Renfro wed in Vancouver July 3 and will reside in Snohomish. Ish Outlaws played Woodinville. Snohomish defeated Arlington in baseball over the weekend. Berry pekera are very se.
Mrs Thompson, mother of the young murderer, is an invalid confined for years. A family member said they plan to shield her from the news as long as possible, delaying disclosure of her son's deed.
The superior court sessions paused for a motion by L B Sieedman requesting a committee to draft resolutions of condolence for Judge Emory. The court appointed R J Lindsey, John B Hart and Wilmon Tucker to prepare the memorials, with the Moran court remaining closed except Juda Prater's department.
Seattle woman Sarah Hoeslick, an inmate at Agnew sanitarium, escaped yesterday for the second time. It is feared she has taken her own life. Her home is Seattle.
Detroit July 9 Alexander W Beal coal mining and shipping magnate faces a divorce suit with his wife naming his son in law George Pingree as co respondent Pingree is son of the late Michigan governor The affair has drawn high society notice and Pingree’s wife is expected to file for divorce as well The governor’s widow is reportedly distressed by the scandal
Boston July 9 an advance of six percent in wages in the cotton mills of New England took effect this morning. More than 160000 textile workers have had a raise since early in the year.
The California relief fund committee met at the Chamber of Commerce to allocate funds for sufferers. Of $164,526 in hand, $62,700 for supplies, $81,000 sent in cash, and $37 for expenses were recorded. $100 was awarded to P C Young, a Seattle fire survivor. Mina Walker reports $294 spent for refugees and $457 remaining. Remaining $7,216 to be held until September for a further meeting.
Three Everett shingie mitts issued call for union men to return to work this morning but none responded and the mills remained idle. The owners met Saturday and adopted a resolution to maintain secrecy about the business transacted as action. Christiania College band of Minnesota visited King Haskon and played for him and the visiting Kaiser. PMID: none
The Citizens Pure Water committee met at Dr. Geo H. Randall’s office in Pioneer block to discuss the Cedar River pollution. They urged the council to repeal the Milwaukee right of way ordinance and push a public hearing this week. The Chamber of Commerce water pollution committee planned to submit its report Wednesday and prepare a broader push.
In St Petersburgh and Moscow crowds mobilize daily with vociferous demonstrations. An officer urged revolution before 2,000 at Moscow. police detachment beat back protesters, Cossacks charged, and a lieutenant was arrested. Landlords flee estates as rioters face light punishment.
The Central Labor Council pure water committee will report its findings to the council Wednesday night. The Commercial Club will hold a discussion on the water question at 11 o'clock this evening.
Flood waters from San Joaquin and Middle rivers pour through three new breaks west of Brockton. At 2 o clock this morning the Middle river levee failed and water sweeps over the lower Roberta division toward land.
The chamber will mail 2000 copies of a new Beattie views booklet to delegates headed for the national convention. The booklet aims to aid Beattie securing Heatle as the next grand lodge assembly. General Printing is printing the booklet around the clock to meet Beattle Riks’ demand.
On the excursion steamer Epos Kare bound for Alaska last Thursday several atokera in the fire room avoided forced labor by hiring non-union firemen. Arthur Meathorn of Vancouver, with Victoria police help, arranged fines paid for those jailed to gain willing workers at $8 a day. Two men, familiar with fire duties, were released from jail to join the voyage north.
Halifax July 9 The fishing schooner Branley Joseph under Captain Isabe Ellis is missing with all hands after a storm near the Grand Banks.
Prosecuting Attorney Mackintosh will take no action in the Judge Memory murder case until after the Mitchell trial concludes, expected to wrap up Wednesday. He said the matter cannot be addressed until the trial ends.
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