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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1906
Page
1
A fragmentary OCR text notes a brief scene with a star and a tow phrase. The readable lines reference measurements and a curious exchange, but the context is incomplete and no clear event or outcome is discernible.
The Commercial club relocates today to the Crown building at Second Avenue and James Street, occupying the James Street side of the second floor. Renovations include repapering and removal of partitions to create a grill and clubroom. The club negotiates with Mr. Stark to lead the grill, and members switch to the higher annual dues, boosting finances.
In Montgomery West Virginia a year old child of Robert Maroney Cedar Grove was tied to a stake and burned to death by youths imitating a Red Men initiation. The incident occurred in a public hall as shavings saturated with oil were placed at the feet and set alight coercing the child into flames. One other child attempted to rescue the victim but the burns proved fatal.
Syracuse, June. Chas. M. Warner left last night for Seattle and will probably invest there.
A trunk containing 60 pounds of opium was seized on a Great Northern train in Bellingham last night. Officials report the drugs were shipped from the city by unknown persons. The estimated value is not disclosed.
J M Frink former state senator and 1900 Republican governor candidate in Washington has been offered appointment to the park board seat left vacant by W H Clarke’s resignation. Mayor Moore aims to spread board representation citywide with appointments from diverse districts including the south side.
Washington dispatch reports Representative Robert Adams of Pennsylvania, author of the whipping post bill, killed himself in his hotel apartment. He fired a bullet through his brain, died at 11:20 AM after brief hospital transfer. The House desk was draped in flowers as Speaker Cannon read his last letter requesting no memorials.
Catalonian Manuel Duran, suspected principal in the palace bomb plot against King Alfonso, is in jail after being seized as chaos followed the explosion. Reports say many others were arrested, casualties include guards, nobles, and bystanders. royal procession resumed with crowd reaction mixed as solemn funeral plans were announced.
Chicago June report cites Health Commissioner Whalen defending sale of meat from localized tuberculosis cases to save money. He claims inspectors should not interfere and says only infected portions be removed, arguing livestock sanitation and not eradicating all meat. Critics warn infection may not be local, urging caution.
J P Richard, a foster brother in Bozeman, asks police to locate Peter Grote formerly of Hoxeman Montana. Heir to a valuable estate, Grote has vanished leaving unclear inheritance size. Richard notes retirement of the estate hinges on finding Grote.
John Milligan, a driver for the Palace of Sweets, was seriously injured yesterday evening when his vehicle collided with a street car. He suffered a broken leg and multiple bruises.
Sligan driving a rig collided with an oncoming vehicle near Yester Way. The wagon suffered minor damage while the horse was bruised and scratched. Bielex was reportedly broken and taken to Providence hospital for treatment.
Washington officials say the president will forward the Nett and Reynolds Commissioners report on Chicago packing houses to Congress, likely Monday.
Washington June 1 The Senate today passed the employers liability bill long urged by organized labor.
Frederick Walter Hartwell, real estate operator in the Walker Building, is a fugitive from justice after forged drafts and fake collateral caused about $10,000 in losses to victims including C. W. Donaldson and Mrs. Merrick. Detectives in Vancouver, BC plan to bring him back as investigations reveal multiple phony checks and a fraudulent option deal.
The case of Fireman Longbottom of the local fire department, charged with stealing two sutta of underwear one shirt and one pair of socks, had a preliminary hearing yesterday and will be resumed this afternoon before Commissioner Keifer. Chief of Police Wappenstein will be introduced as a defense witness.
Attorney Morris reveals evidence on Creffield's influence over followers in Oregon, aiming to show the harms of his teachings. He notes widespread public sentiment against Creffield and describes how families, including mothers with infants, were torn apart by his doctrines. Two Seattle women cling to Creffield's divinity despite the collapse of his movement.
Police Judge Gordon delayed ruling in the Breve Raggio liquor case after Raggio claimed the saloon Shipyard served drinks after 1 am to an employee. Patrolman King testified abetting the case while the judge postponed until today to bring in the swamper as a witness.
Building inspector records show 580 permits issued in May with an estimated total cost of 726023 dollars. This month’s value ranks second only to April, which approached one million dollars.
Jack King was confined in the county jail last night for a 26 day sentence on assault and battery. He follows the races in a small way.
Nellie Purcell Annie Turner and Nellie Williams a squaw are in the county jail serving 90 day terms for vagrancy.
Assistant Chief Latham and Captain Graham were charged with stealing goods from the Arlington dock fire. After a hearing before Commissioner Kiefer, lack of evidence led to their discharge. Longbottom’s testimony and uncertain goods left unresolved questions about other claimants.
The steamer Orixaba of the Northwestern Steamship Co arrives from New York after a Horn voyage. Captain Byrnes demonstrates the vessel may perform under pressure. She sails first to Nome on June 10. In Seattle, the Lovejoy case against the Northern Pacific for 30000 damages proceeds with a jury impaneled in federal court.
The amended answer to the libel suit in C. Allison versus the Pacific Coast company was filed yesterday. Allison, a Valencia wreck survivor, claims property loss of 75 dollars, while the company argues hazy weather absolves responsibility and seeks dismissal with costs.
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