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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1906

Page

7

Alaska Expo Year Hinted For Bar Association Meeting

July 4 reports state attorneys in Whidbey Island session to plan next season’s meeting in Seattle. Efforts will seek an American War association gathering in Seattle during the Alaska exposition year. Officers elected include R C Hughes of Seattle president and others from Tacoma Spokane Walla Walla Aberdeen and Olympia.

Whidby Island Spanson Seattle Washington Bar American War Association R. C. Hughes Holt Tacoma Free View A. G Avery Spokane Dent Goma Walla Walla B. Bridges Aberdeen W Shaffer Olympia Porter

Pacific squadron ships arrive at Seattle harbor

The Pacific squadron under Admiral Goodrich occupies Seattle harbor with the Boston and Sue Princeton already there and the flagship Chicago and torpedo destroyer Preble arriving. The fleet will be open for public inspection with sightseer launches tomorrow and will stay until a new admiral succeeds Goodrich. Washington promises word on the next admiral within days.

Admiral Goodrich Seattle Boston Sue Princeton Chicago Tor Preble Aftington Dock Goodrich Washington, D. C

Holy Rollers Reported to Set Up in Everett

Police investigate claim that a small colony of Holy Rollers plans to establish a headquarters in Everett and to force them to save the city if confirmed.

Everett

Steamers Sail to San Francisco and Nome This Week

The Oregon departed for Seattle yesterday afternoon carrying cement and brick for Galbraith Baron Co and other cargo. Santa Clara sailed today for San Francisco. City of Topeka carried first class passengers, and Watson, freight. Otto leaves Monday for Nome with five passengers including C D Lane. Monticello ferried a large excursion to Bartow for the Hood Canal clam bake.

Oregon Valdez Seattle Wil Intependent Asphalt Company Galbraith, Baron & Co Santa Clara C. D. Lane Wild Goose Railree Monticello Bartow

Captain Wiman and Murray Questioned by Inspectors

Captains Wiman of the Nashon and Murray of the on steamer are before United States Inspectors Whitney Wane at Ta ae rivals on Soundrans. Cap Ames of the Elihu poon witnesses. Inspectors accuse the captains of practicing beds endangering passengers while running in opposition. Mr. J. C. Wareham and his son John visit Beattie as guests of Mrs. H. Eager on Seventh Ave.

Wiman Nashon Murray Whitney Viota Ta Ae Soundrans Cap Ames Elihupoon Me. J. C. Wareham John Beattie Mro . H. Eager

Russia massacre victims reach this country in distressing images

Horrific photographs and survivor stories from the Bialystok massacre arrive in the United States aboard the Kaiser Wilhelm. A physician employed by the Newspaper Enterprise Association documented the images and authored the accompanying tales told by the wounded. The severely injured are in the Hebrew Hospital at Warsaw after transfer from Bialystok.

Bialystok Russia Star Resocation Hebrew Hospital Warsaw

Actress Mrs Carter and William Payne Deny Marriage

BostonJuly 14 Mrs Leatie Carter the actress denied reports she married William Payne Payne also denied the marriage after a license surfaced showing a recent union. He refused to discuss the matter and walked away when presented with the document.

Boston Leatie Carter William Payne Payne Carter

Army shake-up in Sdération circles with transfers

Tomorrow begins a general reorganization as Adjutant Wolff moves to St Louis and Adjutant Slate from Spokane leads forces here. Seattle becomes army headquarters replacing Portland, with services planned at Washington Street and Avenue.

Wolff St. Loula Adjutant Slate Spokane Seattle Inste Portland Hone Washington St

Dunlap Improvement Club Seeks Harney Road Upgrade

An 18 member Dunlap Improvement club committee visited the county courthouse to press for Harney road improvements but the board did not meet due to the funeral of the late Judge Emory.

Dunlap

Officer Samuel Muth Elevated to Regular Patrolman

Special Officer Samuel Muth, who helped arrest George Mitchell and his sister Mather, was today made a regular patrolman.

Samuel Muth George Mitchell Mather

Loss of Money Case Involves West Seattle Ferrying

Charles Watts an agent for C D Hillman reports a loss of a buckskin sack containing 520 dollars in gold. The sack slipped from his pocket on a West Seattle ferry, rolled through a hatch hole into the bay and sank before it could be recovered. Watts was en route to pay a lumber bill.

Charles Watts C. D. Hillman West Seattle Watts

City Engineer Recommends Cancelling Granking Railroad Contract

City Engineer Theoannon advised the board of public works to revoke the contract for granking Railroad Avenue from the current contractor Weite due to unresolved issues and performance concerns.

Theoannon Board of Public Works Granking Railroad Av Weite

City project near completion faces delays and repairs

A municipal contract shows progress lagging as only a fraction of the work is finished. The engineer urges the board to consider measures to complete the Soulseat improvements at city expense, noting the May deadline has passed and work remains incomplete.

Improvi Soulseat

Seattle Electric Ant Pony Extends Double Track Permit

The board of works this morning granted Seattle Electric a permit to double track two blocks of the line on 15th Avenue North in accordance with the franchise provisions recently granted.

The Board of Works Seattle Electric Ant Pony 15Th Ay. N

Excursion to Hood Canal on State of Washington

A cheap Sunday outing aboard the State of Washington departs Pier 2 at 7:00 AM for Hood Canal with a stop at Everett. Tickets are $1.00, with state rooms reservable at Pier 2 or the ticket office. The boat returns to Seattle via Everett around midnight after sightseeing.

Realty Roundup Reports Major Local Property Deals

The week ends with several large sales: Stirrat to close northeast Cherry Fourthay for 110000. Benjamin Moynes buys from Columbia Puget Sound Railway on Railroad Ave for 20000. Clarke Realty buys R A Hallinger residence for 96000. D Hillman buys 128 acres near Auburn for 45660 to plat as Pacific City No 3. Johnson buys northeast corner Bisbav Olive for 60000. another lot sale for 16000 to an investor. Bank rumor over Dexter Horton building denied by N H Latmer amid relocation to New York block corner Second Ave and Cherry St.

Stirrat A Tx Cherry Et. Aid Fourthay Benjamin Moynes Independent Brewing Company Columbia &@ Puget Hound Railway company South Matin Paris Clarke Realty Company R. A Hallinger A. A. Denny Broadway D. Norrin P H. Nelson J. Johnson A. Bell Ladd & Tilton Dexter Horton Bank N. H. Lat Mer New York Block Second Ay. and Cherry At

Death by Foolish Jokes Rocks New York Work Crew

Eight workmen were arrested for killing Frank Gatner by tying him to a machine as a joke while he slept. The machine started and crushed him, yielding a fatal accident in New York. This incident follows other violent crimes reported in separate locations.

New York Frank Gatener

Welch Goes After Wife in Alaska Search

Fred Welch travels to Alaska to locate his missing 19 year old wife after failed cables. He left Cottage City aboard a northbound transport last night with no funds. Mrs Welch reportedly eloped with a soldier aboard the transport Buford after leaving home last Friday. a Skagway cablegram found no trace.

Alaska Fred Welch Welch Cottage City

Spokane chosen for next Baptist young people's convention

The Baptist Young People's Union, meeting in Omaha Nebraska, decided to hold next year's convention in Spokane Washington. The decision was announced on July 14, with officials outlining plans to bring delegates from various churches to Spokane for the gathering.

Omaha Neb Baptist Young People’s Union Ihs Spokane Wash

Excursion to Orient Planned by Los Angeles Times

The Los Angeles Times excursion party will sail from Seattle on the Great Northern Dekota September 2 bound for the Orient. The trip departs Los Angeles August 29 with a Portland stop and immediate Seattle return. Afterward several days in Seattle are planned. The Grocers' association schedules its seventh annual picnic at Pleasant Beach next Wednesday with store closures, Wagner's band, sports and a closing dance.

Los Angeles Times Orient Seattle Great Northern Dekota W. W. King The Steamship Company Los Angeles Portland Grocers’ Association Pleasant Beach Wagner

Results at the Meadows firet race betting notes

At Meadows July 145 weather was clear and track fast. Four year olds and up ran in a six furlong selling. Little Huttercup with Sullivan rode 4 to 2 favorite and won. Viona ran second at 4 to 1. Maxtresa took third. Time 1.13%. Scratches listed. Brighton Handicap saw Ramehorn win at 4 to 1 with Mason second and Tokalon third. time 2 03 3 6.

the Meadows Little Huttercup Sullivan Viona Maxtresa Lady Ninora Lady Fire Sir Dougal Rostoff Old Mike Fisher Hoy Brighton Handicap Ramehorn Mason Tokalon

Meadows Racing Card Entries Overlong and Confusing

Daily list details Monday races with multiple races at The Meadows, listing horses, weights, jockeys, and payouts across six events. The OCR text is heavily garbled with repeated names and illegible symbols, but names such as Palemon, Cham Green, Madden, and Lady Mimora appear amid the entry chaos.

Market Report Lists Wide Range of Fresh Produce Prices

The market notes scarce strawberries and abundant raspberries with raspberries down to one dollar per crate and expected to fall to 75 to 90 cents. Green corn sells at 1.26 per 26 pounds. peaches, plums, prunes and several other fruits are plentiful. Potatoes and other vegetables show varied pricing, with refined notes on dairy, poultry, and meat sections and livestock values.

Eger

Excursion to Hoods Canal Tomorrow by Steamer

The State of Washington steamer leaves Pier 2 at seven tomorrow morning for Hoods Canal with a stop at Everett both ways. Round trip fare is one dollar and includes sandwiches and light refreshments. Return to Pier 2 Beattie about midnight. Tickets at the steamer or office.

State of Washington Pier 2 Hoods Canal Everett Seattle Beattie

NO FOOTHOLD FOR RUSSIA

Yatsun and Awaya of Nipponsen Kaisha arrived from St. Paul renewing traffic talks with the Northern Pacific and Great Northern railroads. They will stay at the Rainier Grand hotel before leaving on the Tango Maru. Japan denies seeking territory and cites Korea self protection to avoid Russian footholds in the Orient.

I. Yatsun Awaya Nipponsen Kaisha St. Paul Northern Pacific Great Northern Railroads Raintercirand Yatein Kobe Japan China Yataii Korea Russia Orient

Humboldt Sails to Southeast Alaska Ports Tonight

80 passengers board the Humboldt for Southeastern Alaska ports as D McKenzie and party head to Dawson to start building the Klondike Mines railroad extension. Gen F Dandy and daughter plan a trip to Fort William H Seward and John H Hughes prepares to depart for the Fairbanks district to oversee ditch work and inland dock/warehouse projects at Chena.

Humboldt Alaska D. McKenzie Dawson Klondike Mines Gen. F. Dandy Fort Wm

German steamer Marichen not sold after Seattle talks

Captain Sehenwand for the German company and F Bullen of Wimalt Dry Dock, in Seattle, report the Marichen remains unsold after negotiations. The involvement centers on a German ship and local dry docking interests in Seattle.

Sehenwand F. Bullen Wimalt Dry Dock Company Seattle Sev

Negotiations Continue On Sale Return To Victoria

After days of efforts to negotiate a sale a party returned to Victoria this morning with several propositions offered. A final sale may be arranged by the first of next week.

Eral Victoria

Steamer Lydia Thompson Raised After Grounding on Hood Canal

The steamer Lydia Thompson, stuck on a shoal near Brinnon in Hood Canal, was raised with help from the Rapid Transit and towed to Beattie. Puget Sound Navigation Co says she will return to service by mid next week, reporting no damage.

Lydia Thompson Brinnon Hood Canal Beattie Puget Sound Navigation Company

County to Face Big Legal Bill From Early 1900s Trials

County costs rise from the George Mitchell Radmund Creffield case and related prosecutions. Witness fees for the defense total 1 077 dollars with jury expenses near 997 dollars. Earlier trials like John Considine's murder case and the Underwood case also added to the bill.

George Mitchell Radmund Creffield Creffield Mather Mitchell John Considine Pollce Meridith Underwood

Carpenter and Plasterer Wanted for West Seattle Job

Job listing seeks a carpenter and a plasterer for a West Seattle project. willing to take part pay in good life insurance. Call Ind. L 3469 for details.

Carpenter and Plasterer West Seattle Ind

Fortuna Steamer Promises Enjoyable Mercer Island Trips

The Fortuna excursion boat sails from Leschi Park at 4 15 p m and Madison Park at 5 30 p m with 50 cent fares. It circles Mercer Island with picnic spots and daily trips, Sunday sailings included, offering luncheon on board and round trips for 26 cents.

Fortuna Seattle Leschi Park Madison Park Fortuna Bigo Mercer Island Leach Dally Pardea

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