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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1906

Page

3

Panchot Sets Challenge to Weston for Continental Walk

J Panchot a 64 year old Auburn resident and former Astley belt holder challenges Weston to a cross continent walk. He claims to have beaten Weston in 1879 and proposes starting from Seattle or San Francisco to test endurance against the 60 year old recorder breaker now walking coast to coast.

Weston Fanadelphia New York Ster J. Panchot Auburn Chas Weeton Ike Seattle San Francisco

You Need a Truss It Bartell Red Cross Drug

An oddly garbled note advertises trusses with prices around $3.45 to $10. The text mentions Paxine and Hohenstaffen brands and a Red Cross Drug outlet in New York. The fragment hints at a sale or catalog listing for medical supports.

Red Cross New York Hohenstaffen

Prosecutors file information against three men for fraud

The prosecuting attorney yesterday filed information against Roxes Reder Tom Cameron and James Hewett charging them with obtaining money under false pretenses. Reder is noted in local politics for many years.

Roxes Reder Tom Cameron James Hewett Reder

Earthquake felt in city and Oakland last night

An earthquake shock was reported at 11:60 last night felt in the city and Oakland. The tremor was short in duration with no damage reported.

Ban Francisco Oakland

Miners Poisoned by Canned Corned Beef at Eleanor Shaft

Forty miners at the Eleanor shaft in Punxsutawney Pennsylvania were poisoned after eating canned corned beef on Monday. All workers were compelled to quit and are expected to recover.

Punxsutawney, Pa Eleanor Shaft

Aged Odd Fellows Leader Visits Grand Encampment

Stephen Adams, the LO. O. F. near the western Mississippi, attends the grand encampment as one of the oldest Odd Fellows in the United States. He has been a member for more than 80 years.

Stephen Adams LO. O.fl Mississippi River United States Adams

Parr and Barton Appointed Regular Patrolmen

B EF Parr and HH M Barton led the eligible civil service list and were made regular patrolmen yesterday. They have not yet received permanent beats.

B. EF. Parr HH. M. Barton Civil Services Commission

Nome Stir Attracts Attention With Gunplay Threats

The steamer Renfier is due at Nome with a stage set for a dispute featuring Lucky Chapman and his wife Babe Warnick as leads. A missing wife, a suspected elopement with a St Louis architect, and threats from Chapman mark a volatile situation unfolding after their winter in eastern cities.

Renfier Nome Lucky” Chapman Babe” Warnick St. Louis Chapman Mt. Louie Victoria

City faces fee refund ruling on medium licenses

The license committee asked Corporation Counsel Beott Calhown for an opinion on whether the city may refund the unexpired portion of licenses paid by mediums to practice their professions. Madame Fremont applied for a refund, with officials arguing the city may have no right to grant such licenses as they may violate state law.

Beott Calhown Beattie Madame Fremont

Stewart to Lecture at Prohibition Meeting Tonight

Oliver W. Stewart, noted Prohibition lecturer, will address an audience at Christen een's Arcade hall tonight under the state central committee of the Prohibition party. The event aims to promote temperance policies and party platform.

Oliver W. Stewart Christerneen State Central Committee The Prohibition Party Monroe T. D. Rockwell Snohomish

Wandering Manley McKee Arrested After Valley Disturbance

In Selah valley a 55 year old man wandering without a coat terrified residents and was arrested by a deputy sheriff. The incident disrupted the local area as deputies secured the scene.

Yakima Selah Manley McKee

Railroad Permit Sought For Lakefront Miniature Train

J G Lahrman asked the city council for a permit to run a miniature steam railroad along Lake Front Street from Madison to Leschi Park. He offered 15 percent of proceeds to the city if adjacent property owners raised no objections. The matter was referred to the street committee.

J. G. Lahrman Lake Front Street Madison Leschi Park Street Committee

Queen Anne sewer plan advances in council action

Councilman Crichton introduced a resolution urging the engineering department to prepare and submit to the council plans and estimates for a sewer system on the north and west sides of Queen Anne hill. The project will join the district drainage plan for north of Green Lake.

Crichton Queen Anne Hill Green Lake

Republicans Plan Banquet For Returning Washington Delegation

The King County Republican committee plans a reception and banquet for United States Senator Samuel H. Piles and Representative W. F. E. Humphrey upon their return from Washington. The event signals local party recognition of the lawmakers' service.

King County Chui Ia United States Samuel H. Piles W. F E. Humphrey Washington

Congress adjournment date not yet determined

The present session of Congress remains open and the adjournment date has not yet been fixed. No decision has been announced on when lawmakers will recess.

Congress

Mayor Moore Vetoes Two City Ordinances

Mayor Moore sent two veto messages to the city council. One veto blocks paying Mant &Y. because the resolution of intent was not properly advertised. The second veto targets a special ordinance granting Mayor & Bone a clock post in front of the Colman building, stating the clock is no longer desired and the ordinance is unnecessary.

Moore Mant&y

Ownership admitted in New York coal mine stock case

In New York on June 6, Vice President Rossiter of the Central railroad admitted ownership of stock and bonds tied to coal mines. The disclosure follows scrutiny of railroad holdings and miner investments.

New York Rossiter New York Sentral Railroad

Cyclone Hits Grayson County Texas Reducing Homes

A cyclone swept through Grayson County Texas last night starting 0 miles north of Sherman and moving northeast. Homes were wrecked and residents sought shelter in storm cellars as rescuers assess damage.

Fort Worth Texas Grayson County Sherman

Reform School Sentences For Two Boys

Two boys named Buent and Phillip Bhanten, both 11 years old, were sent to the reform school yesterday by court order. Maud Clark and Mary Gorman were committed to the asylum for the insane at Bellevue.

Buent Phillip Bhanten Reform School Mawd Clark Mary Gorman Asylum For the Btellacoom

Excursion Rates East On Several June and July Dates

Northern Pacific announces special round trip excursion rates to eastern points on June 4 6 7 23 25 and July 2 3 with greatly reduced fares. Also special rates in August September and October. For details visit the N P city ticket office at the corner of First Avenue and Vester Way.

Northern Pacific N. P. City Corner First Ay Vester Way

Rice to Appeal Aides Rally for Medium

Judge Naylor of Everett will represent the Rev. Mien Rice in an appeal from Justice P. V. Davia. At a Hearth Payehic society meeting in the Ven Dome hotel last evening the group decided to provide spiritual and financial support to the medium.

Beattie Volunteers Hold 17th Anniversary Picnic

The Beattie Volunteer Firemen’s Association marks its 17th anniversary on June 6 with an old fashioned basket picnic and clam bake at Evergreen Park in Bremerton. Families and residents are invited to join this community event.

Old Beattie Volunteer Miremen's Association Evergreen Park Bremerton

Residents plan welcome for W. J. Bryan in August

In Sancoln Nebraska citizens organize a non partisan reception for W. J. Bryan on his return in August from a world tour. A one year old boy named Hugh Mayer narrowly escaped death after being struck by a hook and ladder truck yesterday while at home with his mother at the European house.

Sancoln Neb W. J. Bryan Hugh Mayer

Schooner Volunteer Ashore Near Russian River

The schooner Volunteer, sailing from this port, ran ashore at Bodega Head near the Russian River mouth. A tug is proceeding to the scene to assist in the rescue.

San Francisco Jane Volunteer Bodoza Head Russian River

Youth Struck by Truck in Street Accident

A boy named Mayer was hit by a truck yesterday afternoon while in the street. He suffered a badly sprained left foot as a result of the collision.

Young Mayer

Pantorium Offers Clothes Cleaning To Look Like New

Dont discard old garments. Pantorium cleans and refreshes fabrics at Maia 1048 to restore appearance and quality.

Pantorium Maia

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