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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1906
Page
8
The Late Senator Gorman was buried in Oakhill Cemetery with simple services. Rev. Wallace Radcliff led the Presbyterian ceremony at the house. A joint committee from the senate attended. no mourning arose. Flowers came from relatives. Chaplain Male assisted. The senate met later that afternoon.
Former U S secretary of state Foster is appointed by China to serve as its representative at the Hague peace conference.
The Tacoma City Council passed the Richards saloon ordinance by a 10 to 6 vote last night. It raises retail licenses to $1,000 and wholesale licenses to $200, bans gambling and wine rooms in saloons, prohibits screens to shield patrons, and regulates saloon traffic.
In Everett June a sensational investigation unfolds. Police Chief Templeton probes buildings tied to il fame and their inmates. The inquiry targets owners and conduct of illicit establishments as authorities seek to collect finer details.
A Louisville bound L and N train derailed at a switch near the yards, the smoker and day coach crushed into freight cars. Eight people died instantly and 22 were wounded in the collision, with debris strewn and wreckage reduced to splinters.
A respected Everett figure described as a Christian gentleman allegedly extorts high rents from tenants each evening while posing as a local agent for unseen owners. The man is said to own the largest share of a local market and maintains a spotless public image despite the private practice.
Nannie Nuckrotie of Cartersville shot and killed Mrs Hineck of Conway at Berea College during commencement. The incident sparked a panic among about 10 000 attendees near the memorial chapel with several injured. Nuckelle arrested amid jealousy motive claims.
Melvin Machen aged 14 of Centralia saved his younger brother Harold after he tangled in a rope attached to a cow and was dragged 160 feet. The elder brother found him unconscious, cleared his airways, breathed into his nostrils, washed out his mouth, gave a drink, and sought help, actions credited with likely saving Harold's life.
William P Wilson alias RH Parka, 79, was arrested in New York at Los Angeles police request. He allegedly fled in November with about $7,100 from Title Guarantee & Trust Co. He admitted stealing nearly $6,000 from his employers. A $406 reward had been offered. He will be held until LA officers arrive.
In St. Petersburg on June 7 a Roselan actress Mile Lerin testified at a trial. She claimed age 25 though born in 1876, a point now cited as possible perjury suggesting further prosecution.
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