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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1906
Page
7
A prisoner from Skagit county named N W Matson, paroled from Walla Walla after seven years for grand larceny, vanished with clothes and money from a room. He was recaptured after authorities traced him to a shop where the stolen items were sold.
A Seattle committee reviews site options for the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition to be held in 1909. Members plan inspections of Magella, Lake Washington proposals, Bailey peninsula, Mount Baker and Washington parks with dates set this week and next. Recommendations go to the executive committee after visits, guiding the final site choice.
The Anti Profanity League aims to curb vulgar language by distributing literature and preaching and by supporting anti profanity legislation. Rev L Withrow leads the effort with league members ready to hand out sentiment cards and emblems showing blue teaching against profanity.
A Queen Anne street car bound for downtown Seattle wrecked after colliding with a switch at First and West Denny Way at 1 16 AM. Passengers were bruised but none seriously injured. M Doyle reports the accident blamed on excessive speed. traffic halted until morning. The Seattle Chamber of Commerce plans to move to the Lowman building third floor on Thursday after delays in room preparations.
Corporation Counsel Calhoun states the city cannot refund money paid by mistake on district improvements without becoming liable for the amount. Once credited on the rolls the assessment ceases to be a valid charge against the property.
Prime Minister Richard John Seddon of New Zealand died aboard a steamer en route home to New Zealand. The vessel returned to Sydney after the death from heart failure, ending his long tenure and reforms in government.
On Mansanita near the Tacoma waterfront a shallowly buried trunk yielded a skeleton of a man murdered long ago. J E B ayre discovered it while walking the ground near Dr. Lemley’s property. Coroner Carroll of King county was notified.
The trial of Robert Jones for the murder of Thomas G. Gregson aboard the steamer Dureka on April 22 opens before Judge Prater. Jury selection is lengthy, with two or three days expected for the proceeding. Chief Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Mitte leads the state case, while Carrell Carroll represents the defense.
Little Martha Hale remains in hospital after a bonfire accident on Saturday morning. Medical attendants say there is a chance for recovery, though she endures intense pain from severe burns.
Commencement exercises for Sacred Heart School will be held in Sacred Heart.
A meeting of the Georgetown Annexation club is planned for tomorrow night in Bartholdi's hall. The event invites local residents and supporters to discuss city matters and community plans.
A heavy southwest storm was expected to hit late this afternoon. The weather office issued warnings for coast to coast signals and harbor shipping. Winds near Vancouver Island rose to high speeds and were moving east toward Seattle and Puget Sound.
The Milwaukee chamber of commerce secretary, in the annual report, says the Chicago board of trade has fallen from its former lofty position to a plain bucket shop. He attacks the board for firing Join Hill, an official who fought against bucket shops.
Milwaukee June 11 Clearge Reinke formerly a teller at Marshall Inley in Milwaukee was arrested in Portland Oregon and sentenced to five years in the reformatory after pleading guilty to embezzling fourteen thousand dollars from his employer.
The special grand jury probing insurance companies indicted Mutual Life officers Vice President Walter B. Gillett and J. B. Grannia for forgery and false entries, marking a major development in the case.
Tule Wirachman, a refugee from the San Francisco disaster, reached the city less than 10 days ago and died yesterday afternoon at 1504 Terry Ave. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 1 PM from Colline Undertaking Parlors, 1407 Firntay. He was a member of the Odd Men and the Cooks union.
Mayor Moore plans to file with the city clerk a veto message on a $150 appropriation to Cayton the editor of a local paper claiming payment for publishing proposed charter amendments. The veto likely rests on invalidity of the appropriation as legal publications must appear in daily papers.
Meatile plans an arduous effort to host the National Molitors association in this city during the 1900 exposition. Lavett M. Wood of the Beattie Trade Hea stern attends the convention in Indianapolis this year. The Chamber of Commerce received a telegram from Mr. Wood seeking cooperation from the city and commercial bodies. He was notified that the city would welcome the convention and that the chamber would aid in bringing it here.
The Griffith company conveyed lots 11 and 12, block 4, Terry Addition, on Main Street, to G J Any for a consideration of 16 600 dollars. The transaction records list George Lumbard as the party involved and reflect a real estate transfer.
Berlin June 11 W J Bryan traveling around the world learned today of his boom for president He declined to discuss the matter saying the time for the nomination was far away He contrasted democracy with socialism noting democracy protects competition while socialism seeks to erase it through public ownership and operation.
At a Seattle streets and roads meeting J D Farrell pressed Union Pacific’s claim to use Fourth Avenue as access into the city. The committee referred the Harriman backed resolution to block the Fourth Ave route to the roads committee and invited Farrell to speak for Union Pacific. A report expected this evening may oppose the Union Pacific bid.
New health officer Dr Grant Calhoun will start August 1 and reorganize the health department staffing and records. He plans daily field reviews with inspectors, aims to secure minor employees, and push stronger powers including a strict meat inspection ordinance and bakery and restaurant oversight.
In Washington D C on June 11 two Baltimore & Ohio railroad officials testified before the Interstate Commerce Commission about ownership of coal stock. Charles E Ways assistant freight and traffic manager and L K R Nockenbrough general freight agent at Pittsburgh said they paid full value for it.
The Seattle Typographical union ruled at a Sunday meeting that all members must pay the strike assessment. Even shop proprietors with cards and journeymen must contribute pro rata or risk standing in the union. No membership distinction will excuse any from the levy, and immunity requests were denied.
John Kelly, known as Long John, a patrolman for two decades, was dismissed today by Chief Wappenstein on grounds of general incompetency. The exact reason for the dismissal remains unclear as his conduct is investigated by the department.
After a trial lasting from Saturday afternoon to this morning the jury found Prof Knight of the Jefferson school not guilty of beating an 11 year old boy with undue severity. The verdict ends a case that stirred school officials and sparked debate over corporal punishment.
The city finance committee will meet next Friday to plan a complete overhaul of the city’s finances. Officials fear the treasury will run short before year end unless strict cuts are made and department heads must justify any expenditure increases. The council will soon review the annual budget and the comptroller was instructed to collect department estimates for thorough review.
The sheriff reports little progress in the Renton murder case as detectives and the prosecutor review reports and alleged clues. Despite numerous conferences, investigators return to the initial scene where the young girl was found, with no fresh leads.
Officials from the Pacific Coast Steamship Co and several unions met in a morning conference to discuss the Prandeco strike and tie up but produced no known results. The company did not send the City of Puck north yesterday and threatened a non union crew, signaling a possible settlement.
In Washington D C June Lowe reports a new bill introduced in the House to provide 25 000 dollars for the president travel log experts.
The Western Washington Christian Society starts a four day session at First Christian church Broadway and Olivetts this evening. Eugene C. Sanderson dean of the divinity school in Eugene Oregon will give the opening address. The program includes addresses papers on special subjects and music with elections and committee reports planned for Tuesday.
City Treasurer Russell this morning sold at the front door of City Hall the delinquent property to cover the condemnation assessment levied by the council for opening Prefontaine place.
The Meteor left at noon towing the old steamer Sé home to Bank Frenelace where it will become a hotel under Pacific Coast Steamship. City pays about $83,000 to treasurer today for a proposed naeelty to city employees.
Major Otto A. Case and Captains Mat H. Gormley and William Ingalls will appear before the examining board tomorrow. The board is composed of Col onels John Kinsey and George B, Dr. F. M. Carroll, and others, to review their status.
The Royal Hawaiian band opened in Seattle with Cap tain H Berger directing a mixed program of popular pieces. The glee club and native soloists Lal Lehua and John Elias delighted, encores followed, and four more concerts were announced for today and tomorrow.
Two capacity houses saw the Aylesworth company present Slaves of the Orient yesterday afternoon and evening. Grace Aylesworth leads a well cast troupe in a sensational drama about opium dens in prequake San Francisco’s Chinatown. The play runs through the week at Third Avenue. Tonight the Grand hosts the San Francisco Opera company in The Nightingale, staged by Russell and Drew with Healy’s singers promising a fine show.
At the Star this evening a new vaudeville bill will be presented the first performance now in progress at a matinee.
Granite Falls defeats the Troublesome Kids in a tight contest. Highlights include Baker’s long fly catch, Boucher’s foul fly snare, and Sullivan’s strong batting as Granite Falls posts four runs on 9 hits with four errors while the Troublesome Kids manage three runs on 7 hits.
On Wednesday night the Fraternal Order of Eagles will institute an aerie at Booth Park Wash Charlies KB Coon state deputy grand president will be the instituting officer Seattle Aerie No. 1 FO B team is to conduct the initiatory work A large list of new members has been secured for the aerie
A motion for a new trial was denied for Murderer Patrick in New York on June 11, leaving the defendant set for execution unless the U S Supreme Court intervenes.
The assembly approved a $600,000 appropriation for a state building in San Francisco by a 69 to 6 vote. Oppositional moves did not materialize as expected, and the measure moved forward.
The Northern Pacific altered daily trains with the North Coast at 9 30 A M and the Atlantic Express at 7 46 A M. The Burlington and St Paul train shifts to 3 P M. Morning trains now add coaches for Mt Paul and St Louis. At Billings two trains form for south and St Paul, boosting eastern departures. Portland arrival moved to 4 15 P M, connecting with the Great Northern Limited to Vancouver.
A late summer friendly gown described in white serge for teen girls with blue enamel buttons and embroidered tie. Plain waist tucked into a band joins a shaped yoke with white linen lace. Sleeves have lace cuffs and a high crowned rough straw sailor hat completes the look.
On the front, the Dolphin sails tomorrow morning for Southeastern Alaska ports with the first tourists of the season. Over 40 excursionists booked for the round trip as The bark Will H. Case, recently bought by Copper Mountain Mining, leaves San Francisco for Seattle to haul ore between Alaska mines and the Tacoma smelter. Kosmos steamer Ammon arrives at Great Northern docks with Guatemala sugar.
A Washington Democratic banquet will be held at Christen Sens Hall in the Arcade block. It aims to project strong support for an unnamed statesman while James Hamilton Lewis’ presence is uncertain. Judge George Turner is slated as the most distinguished guest of the evening.
Police pursue Herbert D Wilson who has lived at 319 Bowen Ave and is sought by several creditors for owed money. He recently worked with Young Bros coffee dealers at First Ave South and Jackson St.
In Boise on June 11 the Idaho Wool Growers association held wool sales with 26 buyers in attendance. About half a million pounds were auctioned at prices between 18.14 and 20.564 cents per pound.
John H. Anderson, a 16 year Denver real estate dealer, relocates to Seattle after three weeks here. He plans to handle all property and rents from 415 Boston block and invites Colorado friends and new Seattle clients to consult him. He is a member of the Denver chamber of commerce and both Colorado and Denver Real Estate associations.
Washington Post correspondent K. Carson sails from Seattle on the City of Seattle for a three month Alaska tour. He will visit Ketchikan Juneau Douglas Skagway White Horse Nome and Dawson researching centers as he covers the political battle for a congressional delegate and plans to file reports to Washington.
Mrs J T Jennings will entertain the members of the Woman's Relief Corps at 1514 Boren avenue on Tuesday June 12.
Band Box Market at 1100 First Ave offers a promotional sale with a free car ticket with every purchase of ten cents of meat on Fridays and Saturdays. The ad highlights both car tickets and good meat to attract customers.
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