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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1906
Page
7
Lord Northcliffe, the English publisher, discusses why American women attract English suitors. He asserts Americans are loved and respected, while Englishmen woo with flattery and steady pursuit. He argues English manners suit romance, noting American women respond to affection and admiration.
Buyers Bowel and M Somers of Seattle won the bid for 55 acres at Port Townsend with a total price of 62718 dollars. Thomas of Seattle and A KR Cole of Port Townsend helped form the purchaser group and secured a franchise from the recent granting authorities.
A Pacific Pres company plant in Mountain View burned at midnight destroying the building and much of the equipment. Fire crews battled the blaze as the facility, a significant religious plant west of Chicago, suffered extensive damage and loss of assets.
Toledo July 21 Attorney William David says John D Rockefeller must submit to arrest or give bond to answer the accusation. He claims he would arrest the magnate even on his golf links.
The National Exchange appointed a committee led by W. H. chairman Chicago T. B Omaha and A. L. Kee St. Louis to urge Bee-Wilson to oppose a new rule requiring posts in operation and demanding a wage of only ante-mortem.
Horace Wid piloted an airship that skimmed the elevated third rail in Chicago. The craft bumped the rail but ballast was dumped and the vessel rose just in time to avert catastrophe.
Chlef Wappenstein files with Comptroller Carroll to revoke the Goldstein company license over fraud claims. The suit accuses the firm of deceitful auction practices harming a female victim and misrepresenting parcels sold at a lightning-fast sale.
Superintendent Younga of the water department has arranged a council delegation trip to Cedar River this afternoon and tomorrow. The Seattle party leaves on the Northern Pacific at 4 30 p m for North Bend arriving at 1 p m. They stay overnight and visit the river intake and Ravensdale area with councilmen Hurd Morrison Revelle Reynolds Kelso Keene Conway Sawyer and Crichton.
Bank clearings data show July 21 1996 and July 21 1906 figures. An increase over last year is noted with a total of 1 030 026.00 in the ST Louis area.
Thomas Kelly buys parts of lots 5 and 6 in Mercer's Second addition for 36000. H F OConnor purchase from J A Holstad of late 9 and 16 in Bell addition for 22060. Van De Vanter Davis Co lists McLain Realty sales: multiple lots in blocks 17, 24 to R H Thompson totaling 4400. McLaughlin Realty transfers to Clara H Amesley 9400 and to John K McClaven 3000. About 75 Lake side City lots sold in week.
The cruiser Columbia brought 165 marines from Panama to Boston today, 165 ill with malaria and 15 in serious condition, after months abroad during rising tensions.
Chief Wappenstein orders action against a practice at police headquarters where second-rate visiting lawyers prey on prisoners. They arrive early, inspect bookings, and solicit cases by targeting prisoners with money on their person, prompting authorities to intervene.
G Tt Brown Plumbing Co offers 1090 white enameled links at price below wholesale. Call 221 Pinest Roth for details.
A notice posted at police headquarters forbids attorneys from visiting prisoners unless requested by the inmate, with penalties including a $600 fine and three months in jail for violations. The rule aims to prevent coercive bail arrangements that favor plea deals over full counsel.
Everett July 21. Francis K. Leupp arrives by launch to inspect the Tulalip reservation following the death on Arlington tracks. Letters found among Paul Otto's effects suggest he believed a woman hypnotist coerced him into death, indicating a possible deliberate act by his own hand.
Warren Moody, local materal and son of a former U.S. senator, was shot and killed in an ambush in Shoshone, Wisconsin, on July 21. Authorities described the incident as an ambush and are investigating.
J B Clark, previously held on insanity charges, was rearrested this morning by Patrolman Leik at Green La. He claimed to be repogwibie and was released a day later at his supporters request. He was picked up at 6:46 AM for causing a disturbance while shouting in the neighborhood.
In Portland July 1 testimony linked Charles Nickell to former Land Commissioner Medford in a conspiracy to defraud. George Inlow of Ashland testified about a contract with a bogus company guaranteed by Nickell. Charles Doughty and F W Riggs testified to printing the fake contracts. Adam Croford B F P Winkler and Mrs Lacy Langley and her daughter also swore they were swindled.
Elizabeth Meletty and Alfred King were committed to the Tombs to await a Monday hearing after being charged with a diamond robbery valued at $0,000. Mrs Corwin, the jeweler who lost the jewels, testified about the loss.
Oyster Bay reports the president wired congratulatory messages this morning to the presidents of Guatemala Honduras and El Salvador in a show of regional goodwill.
William Cheppell was arrested at noon today and placed under the usual bond of $200. He shows $1,400 on deposit.
The British bark Achashte, laden with coal for Bremerton, passed Port Crescent in the morning to tow. Her voyage from Sea Cardiff on August 12 last year to Montevideo on November 27 left her with nearly all sails lost, requiring repairs until March 1 this year before resuming voyage to Bremerton.
The Oriental Limited of the Northern will change its eastbound departure time from 6 15 am to an unspecified earlier time tomorrow.
W. T. Isted, secretary and treasurer of the Merchants Exchange, departed for San Francisco this morning on a business trip. The journey will bring back more general information for the local marine headquarters. He will be away eight days.
M Burns J B Keen Robert Keen A Trivierre and Rees lay cock were arrested last night for failure to comply with the saloon box ordinance. All cases were continued as saloon men agreed to make the required alterations.
Marie Ryan a stenographer was arrested last night by Patrolman MecManee for walking the streets. She posted 199 dollars at headquarters for her appearance before Justice Gordon.
New York July 11 Eadward Frost a clerk at the National Park bank was arrested today on charges of stealing 150 dollars. The arrest came amid reports that the bank held 200000 dollars in toast funds or assets though the text is unclear on specifics.
Charlies Nelson and Fr. Hanson were arrested last night for drunkenness and breaking a window in the lower district. They were released this afternoon after a sharp rebuke from Judge George, the prosecuting witness failing to appear.
Public Printer suspends Assistant Foreman Miller in Washington for insubordination. Miller is tied to the president's order promoting an open shop in government establishments issued previously.
In Dubuque Iowa on July 21 reports indicate Senator Allison is steadily declining and unlikely to return to Washington. The brief notes his grave illness and uncertain recovery path.
Otto Gallinger proprietor of a delicatessen at 713 Second Ave was arrested this afternoon by Patrolman R MacDonald for violating city ordinance regulating obstruction of sidewalks.
Various steamship services announce tomorrow excursions including a Whatcom trip to Hood Canal, special runs to Bremerton and Alki Point with reduced fares to Everett, Victoria excursions, the Princes Victoria sold out for round trip to Victoria and Vancouver, and an excursion to Stones Landing by the printers.
The report details sinking the shaft begun last Monday morning by a crew of about fourteen men. The shaft measures seven by thirteen feet for a double comm shaft five by eleven. An electric hoist will be powered from nearby railroad power to lower ore from the shaft. High grade ore is anticipated with a possible stock withdrawal from the market as the shaft reaches fifty feet. Stock remains at one dollar per share with a 75 cent cash payment and 26 cents paid from dividends. Skykormiah, July 20th.
Fremont readers note steep increases in land values in the citys suburbs over the past three weeks. Early Lake Washington canal construction and the University expo site drive investor activity toward fringe areas, while reports mention local officials and business changes, including J McMullen Co acquiring Interbay Fuel Co.
The Bremerton school bond election on Thursday approved bonds by a vote of 214 to 0. The gunboat Princeton will remain here only until Monday before sailing for Esquimalt. The Republican club met Thursday night to finalize plans for the fall campaign.
West Seattle news notes 30 men at work placing cables underground to spare streets from poles and wires. City controls dock approaches to shore, a key issue as water front property rises in value. Residents want municipal funds from a car line sale used first for a water system then a sewer system. The Star reports reduced complaints about auto traffic on West Seattle hill.
Patrolmen arrest J Johnson a sailor aboard the bark Minity FP Whit ney after an assault with a long knife as he tried to force the crew ashore. Decker and Molmes aided in the capture yesterday.
Prosecuting Attorney Mack Intosh filed burglary charges today against BG Carlmark and a fellow sailor. Carlmark was reportedly seen leaving a Pullman sleeper car last Thursday night with a pillow.
Chief Wappenstein ordered closing of all curbstone lunch wagons. The night’s actions led to seven proprietors’ arrests and they were given until today to dispose of their property.
The Dolphin of the Aler ica steamship company will have oil burners installed at the close of the present season. The Nome steamer Oble WI will also be equipped with oil burners, to be placed next winter.
Local civil service commission conducted the first examination for the meat inspector position created by the Beveridge Bill. Only six applicants appeared for the test, reflecting early interest in the new federal reform measure.
George Sherry an elderly man known for soliciting from door to door in a intoxicated state was fined $20 by Justice Gordon this morning. In default he must serve eight days on the chain gang. Several complaints were received from women frightened by his persistent and at times threatening behavior.
A raid last night captured five men at a Negro club in the alley between Seneca and University and Firat and Secondava. Four were Black and one white man, A. Duncanson, who ran the game and was booked on charges.
At a Ballard council meeting Engineer Strandberg reported the old pump can be repaired for 500 dollars and will be as good as new. The council ordered the repair and appointed Cook and Way to study hospital improvements. Dr. B. M. Martin will preach at the Christian church with the Martin Ladies' quartet providing music. A young man vanished after hiring a rig to Fort Lawton, last seen toward Seattle. the sheriff is notified. Dr. W. D. Miller opened a Ballard Livery veterinary office. Building permits were issued to Chas Faulk for a dwelling on Garrettay and Edward Hansen for a dwelling on Fonda. J. Laurie was injured at sea while working on a Great Northern wall project near Ballard. A. Cameron, 9, broke his arm while coasting. J. J. Russell, a shingle weaver, was arrested for disorderly conduct after an insult to a man. the case goes to Judge Martin. Ballard baseball plays Seattle Giants tomorrow at 3 at Ballard park, with a Loyal Heights concert by the Hallard band at 2 and 8. Capts Fussell and Greaves bought the tug Lincoln from Bushman Woodworth Co.
In London the second son of the Duke of Manchester was christened today. King Edward served as godfather, while the remaining four participants were the other players and were booked accordingly.
Charlie Aronson was examined today before Judge George to determine if there is sufficient evidence to try him for the murder of Mr. and Mrs. Philip H. Ross at Keertston. Judge George will decide tomorrow.
The corporations committee of the city council will take up this afternoon the proposed franchise for a steam heating plant by Seattle Tacoma Power to cover and serve the Pike street district.
George Van Nortwick was arrested by Patrolman Humphrey and jailed to await a preliminary hearing before Justice Gordon. He faces charges of grand larceny from the Seattle Electric company for allegedly stealing copper piles over time.
Hans M. Sundblom was arrested by Patrolman Osborne this morning and sent to the county jail to await an examination as to his sanity.
William Cashen a logger formerly with Lane Logging was jailed after last night’s arrest by Patrolman Landwehr and awaits examination as to his sanity. Over $1700 was found during a search at headquarters.
Monday races list four furlong event for 1-year-old fillies with purse details and entries including ALO Pampdilia, Maney Waisses, Hana Melice, and other entrants. Second race runs six furlongs for four year-olds and up with noted horses such as Golden Buck, Interlude, and Lady Bimbo. Third race covers six furlongs for 3-year-olds with Tavern and Legal Form among entries. Fourth race is one mile set as ing for four-year-olds and up with entries My note includes Watercure Katie Crewe Mise May Bowdish and more.
Russell McJannott, 12, was arrested by Detective Adams for the robbery of Theo. Pichette's grocery store at 7th and Madison. He is said to have confessed to the theft.
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