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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1906
Page
3
The diary of Max Dietrich details a spree attributed to a German Jack the Ripper, claiming at least 84 victims with 48 mutilations. Police found diagrams and instruments linking him to killings in Dresden and other sites, while doctors deem him sane and culpable.
A U S boundary commission in Portland holds hearings on the Washington Oregon border case. Principal witness Wan G Woods, a Columbia River bar pilot, withstood cross examination and Oregon backers feel the Supreme Court will rule favorable. proceedings are ongoing at Hotel Portland.
The Beattie party of Bika arrives home from the Denver convention via Portland. The Washington party headquarters in Denver was at the Crown Palace with over 3,000 decorated. Delegates report strong interest in the state and its climate and resources. Additional members will return soon as Seattle is expected to host the next convention.
The third annual reunion camp fire and picnic of the Grand Army of the Republic will be held at Woodland Park on Wednesday August 1. Congressmen and high military officials will attend with Representative Jones and Judge Dunning delivering addresses. Senator Page and other prominent state figures invited. Music by Prof Craigs quartet.
Portland reports a new gambling boom with poker freely played in many spots citywide. roulette faro and pool rooms operate openly as gamblers reap a golden harvest and seek more venues for organized betting.
About 600 Southern Pacific freight handlers in Oakland walked out on July 26, worsening the city’s freight tie-up. They seek a rise from 22 to 26 cents an hour, equal to gains granted in San Francisco. The stoppage halts lumber shipments northward and strains rail operations as conferences with the SP proceed.
Frank Merrick returns from Victoria as Pacific Coast Advertising Men's session ends. J A Nadeau director general of the exposition at Skagway praises the party and notes talks with Peter Duncan of the Metiakahua Indian school for an exhibit of Indian wares made by its students. Godfrey Chealander departs for Bookame for the State Editorial association meeting.
Unwilling consignees still resist unloading their freight and handling the goods ordered. Authorities will try other methods to compel delivery and proper care of the shipments.
A severe collision between a regular and an extra freight train near Review west of Green River Utah last night halted the Oregon Short Line main track. Both crews jumped and several railway workers were injured in one of the railroad's worst wrecks in history.
The New York State Society of Seattle plans an August excursion to an eastern point to promote the Alaska Yukon-Pacific exposition. Former New Yorkers in the area are urged to notify secretary H. L. Bizer at 32 B Starr-Boyd building with a $1 fee. An informal meeting is scheduled at Mr. Bizer's office Friday night at 8 o'clock.
Alonzo Taylor of Everett reported his Tacoma hotel stay ended with a theft of 180 dollars this week. Harry St. Clair, a boy at the hotel, is now under arrest charged with the theft.
M T Clark and husband were arrested Friday for poisoning the bulldog owned by 8 G Pike. Clark was fined $10 with costs by Judge George, appellate action pending as $100 bond was posted. Her husband M T Clark was released.
Fairbanks Alaska July 26 A man known as Hard Luck Charlie Tague arrested on suspicion of the recent 56000 dollar Fort Gibbons gold robbery. George Raphael also held on complicity charges. C 8 Rescue received a 64 day suspended sentence for drunken disorderly conduct and promised reform.
Mason Kelly Co presents The Onion Trust in San Francisco with comedy acts by Joule Prittkow and Dave and Percie Martin, plus Peter Dunsworth baritone and Carter Taylor Coe in musical and sketch performances.
The Northern Life Insurance Company of Seattle organized yesterday naming H. C. Henry as president and a slate of vice presidents including Miles C. Moore and T. B. Wallace. John Davis and J. H. Badwards join as Seattle officers with T. M. Morgan as secretary and D. B. Morgan as manager. Trusties include KW Andrews, John Rosone, Moritz Thomaen, C. F. White, F. H. Osgood, E. B. Grondahl, Henry Caretens, Herman Goets, J. H. Badwards, J. W. Maxwell, W. H. Parry, W. D. Perkins, R. R. Spencer, W. H. Smith, H. W. Treat, A. P. Johnson, E. F. Diezel, T. B. Wallace, A. M. Ingersoll.
The Kaales of Seattice deny ties to an excursion advertised under their name, insisting they have no connection to the event or its promotion.
A compact ad urges readers to keep nose to grindstone and start a savings account with the State Bank of Seattle. It promises a safe, sensible path to future funds and urges action today for growth.
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