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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1906
Page
3
Proceedings in the Mullin case before Judge Hanford conclude with Conwell of Tacoma and company commissioner before the court. Bonds totaling $26,000 are required to cover damages and to secure defense as evidence continues.
A scheduled bout between Tommy Burts and Jock O’Brien at Pleasant Beach has been declared off. The decision cites advertising plans and a club stance that the event should not proceed, despite O’Brien’s 62 percent win draw figure in prior estimates.
Negotiations for a major boxing tournament on the Fourth of July hinge on unnamed principals. William J. Raynore and Dave Hotty journeyed to the city while Holly and Rufus Turner set a June 21 meet at Pleasant Beach. Raynore backs Holly to beat Rufus, a showdown described as a corker.
Mayor Moore issues a proclamation ordering flag display on all municipal buildings and public schools on June 14 Flag day. The move aligns with national observances endorsed by the American Flag Association to honor the United States flag and its symbols.
The Seattle Tacoma Power company has begun condemnation proceedings against the Tacoma Industrial Company over water rights on the White river. The plaintiff claims it spent 261,503 dollars to secure a 35 percent head for water power to furnish light current and says settlements for right of way have been reached with all parties except the Tacoma Industrial Company.
Readers are invited to submit sentences arranged around a clock face using words with consecutive letter counts. Prizes include race tickets, opera seats, and baseball park admissions. Entries must be sent with a completed clock coupon and contestant details.
Willam Steffin, proprietor of the Madison park pavilion, arrested Sunday, is charged with violating the saloon ordinance and also under state law with maintaining a nuisance.
The Western Washington Chinese Missionary society gathered for a three days convention last evening. Dean Sanderson from the divinity school in Ore addressed the meeting.
A man identifying himself as W. J. Harkina ordered a suit from Shafer Bros. and had it delivered to his room. When the delivery boy arrived the man struck him and fled with the clothing, shocking local police circles.
In Galveston on June 12 the Santa Fe bridge was burned early this morning, severing all road connections to the island except by water. The incident isolates the area and affects local transit and transport.
A fragment mentions enemies of T. D Mark who runs a laundry office at 506 Jack, implying conflict or opposition connected to Mark and his business.
A handsome visiting gown for a young matron in crepe laine features a high girdle for a short waisted look, an empire front, and Venise lace yoke. White mousse tine foundation, Val ineser trim, and cramaes tuck the skirt, which gathers to the hip. The long trailing skirt and a Neapolitan yellow hat with white daisies complete the ensemble. Yellow mourning touches sweep the back.
John O Toole a laborer from Portland alleges he was drugged in a south end saloon then robbed of 40 and dumped in the street. He woke in a city jail cell the next morning and reported the incident to authorities after Patrolman Humphrey arrested him yesterday. Suspects unnamed. saloon location withheld. Steps taken to swear out information and custody those responsible.
The Socialista state convention in this city adjourned after three days. A platform for the fall election was adopted and candidates were nominated for supreme court judges for one two and six year terms and for representatives in congress.KE BE Martin of Seattle was named supreme judge, J H Barkley of Spokane for congress, Alfred Wagenknecht secretary of the local Bartender's union and Emil Herman street speaker of Seattle were other congressional nominees.
Moonlight dance tomorrow night at Alki Point Natatorium invites revelers to a grand evening of music and dancing on a magnificent floor. Attendees may take boats from Fiyer dock to reach the venue.
Detectives Philbrick and Barbee raided a gambling den at 218 % Fourth Ave South, but dealers and players escaped. Officers later seized a second den at 410 Main St, arresting 12 men including proprietor Dong Bong. gambling apparatus seized.
F A Doty a noted lamber dies after being crushed between two loges at Hay View Skagit county while working for Ballard Lumber Co where he served as superintendent He lived at Bay View with his wife and a five year old child His parents live in Beattie Seattle received the body and funeral arrangements were to be announced later.
Heavy weather disrupts markets with fruit prices rising despite declines in others. Strawberries sell at 2 dollars, Clarkes at 2 dollars 54 cents, Mississippi tomatoes at 2 dollars 25 cents, while wax beans and peas show mixed pricing. Apples, lemons, and other produce appear scarce. eggs, butter, cheese, and seafood prices vary as transportation and demand shift. Livestock, hay, grains, lime and cement quoted with fluctuating rates across East and West markets.
Eight consecutive sign thefts were reported above the front door causing Mark to become incensed. He reported the offense to the police, accusing a neighbor of the act. The incident prompted an investigation.
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