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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1906

Page

7

Weavers Strike Looms Across State After Convention

A convention endorses a three day strike action led by a committee of five to confer with shingle manufacturers. Nearly 400 mills may be affected as crews rally. most mills now running with reduced staff while Union and mill leaders differ on next steps.

Weav. Gns Ballard Inter Shingle Anton Mille Baureen Consiats of Marotta Biverett G. Brown J. Woelquiet Actington Lynden Shana Tecala

King and Queen of May Die in Playful Park Tragedy

In Frans Sigel park New York Littl Olive Marsh crowned Queen of the May with a toy crown while Nathan Stolsenberger played king. A gust toppled the crown and the boy collapsed fatally, his crown and life fading as mourners gathered at the Church of the Immaculate.

Frans Sigel Park New York Olive Marsh Nathan Stolsenberger Church of the Immacuion Nathan I

Ballard 10 Special Election Called On Annexation Question

Judge orders a near term election on Ballard annexation to Seattle. City must address petition with 742 signatures and ensure valid voter qualifications. City council argued signatures misrepresented voters while the court overruled objections.

Ballard Superior Court Rice M. H Seattle

Shortcake at White House That Delighted Roosevelts

An account details how strawberry shortcake became a favorite at the White House during the Roosevelt era. It describes the dish’s pineapple lemon variety, its sponge-like biscuit base, generous berry layers, and cream with pulverized sugar. The preparation was overseen by Henry Pinckney, the long-serving steward, who personally sourced berries and supervised serving at breakfast.

Ington Jane M White House Mark Roosevelt Henry Pinckney Roosevelta Albany Pinckney Commission

First Race and Second Race Results at Hayfield

Lassen (Powell) won the first race at eight to one with Mrs Matthews at two to one placing second and Rosa at ten to one finishing third in the seven furlong second race.

Lassen (Powell Mrs. Matthews Rosa

Overnight Entries At The State Fair Thoroughbred Meet

The list details races and entries for an overnight program. It lists maiden and selling races for two year olds and up to older horses with names such as Grace Mt. Clair and John J. Mote, along with odds or weights and some entry numbers.

Grace Mt. Clair Oadskan Bob Aeede Princemme Mead Ns Loo Clvmce View Oo John J. Mote Walter Metles Matherine

Dancer Mile Fougere Convicted in Shoplifting Case

In London on June 14, world famous dancer Mile Fougere was convicted of shoplifting. Her husband Albert Girod, also an actor, was convicted. Fougere admitted taking items she could not afford despite earning $206 weekly. she claimed accidental possession of many things found at her lodgings.

London Mile Fougere Femste Hall Albert Girod Regent St Meestake

Steamer Stetson Clears up Bark Collision Mystery

The steamer J. B. Stetson arrived at San Pedro revealing it collided with the bark Jane L. Stanford twelve miles off the Columbia River mouth last Tuesday morning. The Stanford, sailing from Grays Harbor to Guaymas, suffered torn forward rigging in thick weather. The Stetson captain said he freed himself and lost the bark’s position, proceeding to San Pedro.

Jane L. Stanford Columbia River San Pedro J. B. Stetnen Stanford Grays Harbor Guaymas

Ford Returns From East After Pacific Coast Trip

J. C. Ford, president of the Pacific Coast company, reports a four week trip to New York. He conferred with Director Cannon and other officers about a new steamer for the Pacific Coast steamship line and plans for two additional ships. Ford also said the Kikina coal mines will comply with new law provisions before enforcement.

J. C. Ford Pacific Coast Company New York Cannon Pacifid ‘ Oe Company Ford Que Pacific Coast Steamship Company Io Wey President Ia Pacific Kikina BM Pacific Caltdt Company Hhe Company

Little Girl Left Behind After Steamship Mixup

A nine year old girl Gertrude Achton asked for a room at a hotel in the confusion after missing the final steamer to Bremerton. Clerk James McElroy aided her, and the proprietor arranged for her to board the next boat, reuniting with anxious parents in Bremerton.

James McElroy McElroy Gertrude Achton Pirem

City to Repeal Ordinance Requiring Mediums Licensing

The Seattle license committee will recommend repealing an ordinance that forced mediums to obtain city licenses. The move aims to refund unexpired license fees to mediums who were shut down under state law by the police department.

Uma Seattle Pasand

Prosecution Closes Ledoux Murder Case in Stockton

In Stockton California on June 18 the prosecution wrapped up its Ledoux murder case. Chemist Rogers testified he was locked 40 minutes in the coffin trunk where McVicar’s body was discovered and felt no discomfort. Defense scheduled to begin this afternoon as prosecutors seek to overcome a coroner jury verdict citing suffocation and morphine poisoning.

Stockton Cal Ledoux Rogers McVicar

Williams & Herd Obtain Saloon License in 313 Pirtey

The city council committee voted to grant Williams & Herd a license to operate a saloon at 313 Pirtey highlighting a local business opening.

Williams & Herd Piretay

Arrival of Oregon and Pennsylvania at Nome

Northwestern Steamship Company reports the Oregon and Pennsylvania arrived at Nome today. The Vice forms of the same company left Nome last Tuesday and are due here Friday.

Northwestern Steamship Company Nome Oregon Pennsylvania

Suit Filed Against American Forest Wireless Telegraph President

In St Louis on June 14 B G Say filed a federal suit naming Abraham Fe as president of the American Forest Wireless Telegraph Company alleging theft and conversion of over 1 000 900 in stockholders property by White and Schwarz whose names are given as codefendants including White's wife and the company.

Louis B. G. Say Abraham Fie American Forest Wireless Telegraph Company White Schwarts

Local men seek Pullman horses

June 16 report shows strong demand for heavy draft horses with buyers bidding high. Jack Jocks of Pullman sold a large drag team for 390 to William Pointer of Colfax, who had previously bought from J. H. Roberts Bro. of Spokane. M Joliffe of Seattle bought draft horses shipped from Palouse, planning to market them at Beattie. Buyers scour the countryside, urging farmers to sell as equipment lists grow.

Pullman Jack Jocks William Pointer Colfax J. H. Roberts Bro Spokane M. ¥. Joliffe Seattie Palouse Beattie

700000 Trees Planted in Yakima County This Year

North Yakima reports show about 7 000 acres planted with fruit trees this year at roughly 100 trees per acre. Horticultural inspector J M Brown says new orchards keep reporting, with total trees nearing 664 000 and expected to reach around 700 000.

Yakima J. M. Brown Yakima County

Meat questions in Parliament link Chicago meat to South Africa war

In London on June 14 members of the House of Commons questioned the Chicago meat supply used for troops in South Africa during the late war. Hicks and Beach sought figures on how much meat reached the troops and how many enteric fever cases were attributed to ptomaine poisoning, but the link to poisoning could not be established.

London Chicago House of Commons Hicks Beach South Africa United States

Dance Ends In Fine Row At Seattle Hall

Five youths named Hugh Curtin Arthur Curtis Herbert McCurry Samuel Morris and Joe Doe Smith face assault and battery charges after a Southeast Seattle dance ends in a riot. Doorkeeper Claude Woods and musician Join Kennedy were badly bruised. proprietor Kennedy escaped serious harm. Later Herbert McCurry and Payton Hart are accused of attacking a Japanese laborer leaving the car in a separate charge.

Seattle Hugh Curtin Arthur Curtis Herbert McCurry Samuel Morris Joe Doe Smith Mackin Mackintosh Claude Woods Join Kennedy Kennedy Payton Hart

Indictment in Tobacco Trust Case Hits Several Firms

June 18 a federal grand jury indicted the McAndrews Forbes company six presidents Karl Juenbleuth John A Young Co of Baltimore and Howard Young for violating anti trust laws in selling licorice paste to the tobacco trust and excluding other tobacco manufacturers.

New York Federal Grand Jury McAndrews & Forbes Company Karl Juenbleuth John A. Young

Goremykin and the Czar's Quiet Bureaucrat

A long profile of Ivan Goremykin, who rose from humble official to minister of the interior under Tsar Nicholas II, noted for his placid, obedient nature and readiness to carry out the czar's orders. The piece contrasts his cautious approach with calls for reform and hints at political fragility in late imperial Russia.

T. Petersburg Ivan Loghinovich Goremykin M. Witte Nicholas II M. Goremykin

Ordinance Proposes Five New Patrolsmen Tonight

An ordinance to increase patrolsmen by five will be introduced in tonight's meeting after being favorably acted on by the finance committee.

Federal court enjoins McMillin in lime company case

Judge Hanford issues an injunction against John H. McMillin the railroad commissioner from disposing of stock in the Acoma and Roche Harbor Lime Company amid a $600000 dispute The plaintiff Cowell sought a receiver but the request was refused The matter proceeds before Standing Master in Chancery Judge Roger S Greene in a battle over stock transferred to an eastern syndicate

Hanford John H. McMillin Acoma & Roche Harbor Lime Company Cowell McMillin Lime Company Roger 8. Greene

Woman Testifies to Daily Abuse and Child Death Claims

Mrs. Yaco Guchiehix testified before Justice Couey that she endured nine years of daily abuse by her husband in Trinidad Coto. She accused him of pursuing her with a gun and of causing the death of their six children through mistreatment, while the husband admitted the gun threat but said it stemmed from love. The court ordered him to leave town after arrests on various charges.

Trinidad Coto Yaco Guchiehix Guchiehiz Hed

Jones's Plight Noted in Odd Exchange

Wise asks about Jones while Weil reports he had no shirt. Wiese comments on the situation, and Weas adds that the man was seen bathing.

Wise Jones Ween Weil Wiese Weas

Norwegian Delegates Arrive in Christiania for Haakon Coronation

Norwegian delegates from America arrive to witness King Haakon's coronation in Christiania. A floral crown with American flags greets them at the welcome emblem. Prof. Hans Stub of Hamline Minn responds for the visitors. The party will travel to Trondhjem to place a wreath at the monument to Norwegian poet Wergeland.

Christiania America Haakon Hans Stub Hamline Minn Trondhjem Wergeland

Boy Kidnapping Case In Philadelphia Linked To Kean

Fred die Muth, a 10 year old boy, was found by police with John J. Kean a former broker who claimed he abducted the child to raise about 2000 dollars to repay a client and benefactor named Cooke from whom the money was allegedly stolen. A woman not his wife reportedly caused Kean’s downfall.

Philadelphia Freddie Muth John J. Kean Cooke Kean

Buhler Robbed of Cash and Watch at Oreron House

Philip Buhler, staying at the Oreron house, was robbed of 77 dollars in cash and a watch on Saturday night. He left the items in his room for a few minutes and returned to find them missing. A report was filed with the police.

Philip Buhler Oreron House Wes

Community honors C. H. Burnett with gold watch gift

Friends and his employer gathered at Burnett's home in Burnett on June 18 to present the late South Prairie mines superintendent with a fine open faced gold watch as a token of esteem and friendship.

Kenney Found Guilty Of Burglary In York Station Case

L. B. Kenney alias L. B. Mason was found guilty by a superior court jury after 16 minutes deliberation. He faced charges of stealing a fur coat and jewelry from Ford Potter's York station home in April. Sentencing to come.

L. B. Kenney L. B. Mason Kenney Ford Potter York Station

American Federation of Labor Council Meets in Washington

The executive council of the American Federation of Labor is in session in Washington D C as of June 18 outlining agenda and policy discussions with union leaders.

Washington, D. C Executive Council The American Federation of Labor

Seniors at Picnic Honor Class Day at Three Tree Point

High school seniors hold annual picnic and class day at Three Tree Point with a program including class oration by Alex Ashen class song by Adolph Linden class groomber Sol J. Lewis class historian Mine Louise Ross class poet Miss Nina Byers class prophet Carl Livingstone and class will by Mine Shirley Gove.

Three Tree Point Clase Alex Ashen Adolph Linden Sol J. Lewis Louise Ross Nina Byers Carl Livingstone Shirley Gove

New York Life Mutualizes Amid Charter Action

June 18. Stockholders of the New York Life insurance company amend the charter and vote in favor of mutualization. Trustees present include Grover, with T. F. in ownership, leading the measure through by a stock majority.

New York New York Life Insurance Company Grover

Specials for This Week at the Old Store

Advertises broad weekly sale items across men and youth suits children’s suits undergarments and footwear. Highlights include 900 men's suits 660 children’s suits and Alaska outfits with deep discounts plus watches and guns on sale. Includes selected prices and product types in a dense catalog format.

California

Monarch Shoe and Clothing Coads Bargains

Monarchy Shoe and Clothing Co offers genuine bargains at 1317 1319 First Ave between Union and University Streets. Half block north. Ensure you land in the right place for savings.

Monarch Shoe & Clothing CompAny First Ave Union and University Sts P. D

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