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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1906
Page
1
Thomsen, son of Morris, and Moore, son of Mayor Hickman Moore, rode a city auto with a police chase ending at headquarters. The boys were arrested for speeding, then released after Mayor Moore intervened, leaving the bail money at the station.
H D Hardt, long based in this city, has served in 26 national and international exhibits since youth. He organized displays at the Centennial of 1876 in Philadelphia and at events in London Paris Zurich Amsterdam. His work shaped fairs in Vienna Calcutta Capetown and more with St Louis Chicago Omaha and the Lewis and Clark fair also hiring him. Now a Seattle resident he is anticipated to arrange exhibits for the Alaska Yukon fair.
A special committee of 2 members plus several others began an inspection tour to examine proposed sites including Washington University company peninsula. The group visited all suggested locations, reporting to the committee before presenting to directors for final site selection, with an announcement expected after a report.
Report notes Mrs A Volmer intended a boating excursion with friends yesterday, seeking permission to join the outing.
Deputy Coroner Arnold reports Jacob Washington found dead at his home 1224 Occi dental ay after suffering from pneumonia. The coroner plans a post mortem examination tomorrow to confirm cause of death.
The city council votes tonight to appropriate 1600 to cover surveying engineering and other preliminary work on the Cedar River water main project. Officials aim to complete preliminary work before presenting the proposal to voters to allow rapid construction if approved.
June 18 Fort Wright announced Lieut. Col. Holton will leave the post followed by soldiers departing Seattle in July.
The report outlines forces shifting from Fort Lawton to Port Gibbon under Bolton. Four companies from the Tenth Infantry are reassigned to Alaska with stations at Port Davin St Michael and Benard. They plan to depart Beattle around July 1, and will be replaced by a Third Infantry battalion.
Senator Tillman assails the comptroller of the currency in a senate speech accusing him of neglecting the Ohio National bank case. He says Walsh bank is hopelessly insolvent and that clearing house members knew it while the comptroller allowed Walsh to take more funds, bankrupting the bank after a $5,000,000 withdrawal and a subsequent $5,000,000.
Chief Cook 10 was expected to arrive from San Francisco but had not shown up by noon. Acting Chief Clark reported a telegram indicating a Seattle arrival anticipated Monday, with Mayor Moore awaiting updates. Headquarters had no new information by five, and crews awaited Cook’s arrival on any incoming trains.
A contest seeks an official Alaska Yukon exposition design but items range from Lewin and Clark imagery to Life in Alaska narratives. Jack London’s The Call of the Wild inspires one poster, while the totem pole motif appears in many designs, attempting to capture the scale and character of the event.
Robert Black, a well known town figure and former secretary of the Republican King County convention, was arrested yesterday and charged with being a disorderly person.
The council will consider Coun. Conway’s repeal of the night closing ordinance, sending it to the liquor and revenue committee. It seems unlikely to gain a majority in committee or council and even if passed, Mayor Moore would likely veto the measure.
Residents observed a towering plume rising from Mount Shasta on June 14 as forest fires burned beyond the summit. The smoke formed a cone about 2060 feet high and extended outward like an umbrella, causing alarm and prompting investigations into the blaze and its source.
J D Kinney was today declared bankrupt in a Hanford court filing against Crane Company and Stern Machinery Company. The adjudication marks a formal bankruptcy proceeding involving the two named firms.
A dated report notes a sum of 1 696 790 26 dollars tied to June 18 1906. The entry appears on a Sunday and reflects a large financial total from the period.
Helena Montana June 18 Chris Koehler a wealthy Has ties Nebraska banker pleaded guilty in federal court to illegally fencing the public domain He was sentenced to 12 hours in jail and a $256 fine citing extenuating circumstances.
Voters choose twenty five directors from a field of forty four candidates including A Burwell F Bateman F Baker A Blethen Hattie J Clise Jo Furth A Goldsmith B Griffiths J Galbraith B Graves H Henry B Hughes J A Moore J H McGraw G Melaren J B Metkie L Nadeau G Nettleton W Parry R Parsons B Shorrock C Smith J Schram J Trowbridge H Upper L Wood.
Laure Beott, 17, was arrested yesterday by Patrolmen Anderson and Brown on suspicion of stealing $20 from laborer William Turner. Turner was booked and held as a witness.
On June 18 the steamer Olympic from California brought Japanese laborers to replace striking longshoremen. Deputy sheriffs guard the vessel while strikers, armed and loitering nearby, raise the threat of a possible riot in Bellingham.
Kansas City June day details a capital murder case against Aggie Myers who conspired with Frank Hottman to kill her husband Agate Myers in his bed. The condemned woman appeals to women for mercy while mother and local women contemplate clemency arguing Missouri should spare a woman from hanging.
In San Francisco on June 18 a union sailor Andrew Kellner was shot dead and three others wounded during an attempted takeover of the schooner National City anchored near Union Iron Works. Four officers arrested Port Captain George F. Hammen Danet T. Capbill Joseph B. Hubbard and Frank Martin on charges of firing. The dispute rose from a union crew dispute as a launch approached the schooner. The arrested claim they were hired by Curtain detective agency and ordered the launch to halt. The union men deny armed actions. arraignment set for tomorrow.
Water will be shut off tomorrow from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the district from M Bastern Avenue to 15th Avenue North and from Lake Union to East 66th, disrupting supplies for residents and businesses.
The Star Clock contest, one of the paper’s most popular features, received several thousand replies. Many entries will be rejected for misspelled words and ungrammatical sentences, delaying prize selections.
Frederick Rausmde, a leading figure in the new Seattle Bar group, says the King County Bar was first in Beattle but supervision has laxed and many unethical lawyers practice locally. The proposed association will not be exclusive and aims to restore high professional ethics among Seattle lawyers.
Grace Oleson Pearl Baker Edna Schwartz and Mrs J B Brown were arraigned in police court this morning after loitering arrests near Arlington cafe and following from the Louvre to Angelo’s cafe. Grace and Pearl described as fashionable, with Thomas Page retained. hearing postponed to tomorrow morning.
Official counts from Balpin Oregon June 4 election list Governor George Chamberlain as Democrat ahead by 2404, U S Senator Jonathan Bourne as Republican by 8109, Congress First District Willis Hawley Republican by 8780, Second District W B Ellie Republican by 16164.
The piece argues the next GOP nominee benefits from overall prosperity tied to tariffs and current administration, while Gryan gains from popular desire for periodic reform and alignment with Roosevelt era reforms. It frames Gryan as the credible agent to carry reforms.
The speaker endorses William Jennings Bryan for the Democratic nomination and possibly the presidency. He argues Bryan is selfless, experienced, and better understood by the public, noting a shift in opinion since 1896. The end of the silver issue is cited as prosperity returns due to gold production.
The public supports Roosevelt era reforms targeting railways and monopolies following life insurance investigations into discrimination and bribery in common carriers. Voters doubt party leaders’ support for Roosevelt’s policies and consider M. Williams of Fremont as a potential state senate candidate to advance these reforms.
Robert Jones, convicted of murdering Thomas Gregson on the steamer Eureka on April 22, was granted a new trial by Judge Frater after a motion based on new evidence and legal grounds. The defense has 20 days to prepare affidavits and case materials.
Bank cashier R R Spencer, noted clubman and autoist, was arrested by Patrolman Ribbach for speeding down Seconday while on an afternoon spin. He posted 50 bail and challenged the charge, planning to pursue the matter with the mayor and police chief. J A Holt was also arrested for the same offense, with conflicting testimony about the route taken.
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