21 Jun 1906
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1906
Page
1
City leaders discuss invoking recall to shield water supply from contamination risk posed by railroad rights near the Cedar River intake. Medical and engineering voices weigh feasibility of condemning lines, while public interest grows as officials prepare a health board mission to inspect the area.
Detchen leaves Leavenworth after Gore weapon threats a shotgun leveled at his stomach. The two men, once allies in the army, lead a strange town procession toward Cashmere as Detchen heads to Wenatchee for legal advice. Local residents recall past visits by Detchon the traveling solicitor and disbelief remains high.
A Renton committee led by Judge Thorburn submitted 12 affidavits to Prosecuting Attorney Mackintosh regarding the Millbuff murder. They urge custody for 4 Nelligan and others connected, with Thorburn handing the papers to Mackintosh and officials signaling the matter rests with the prosecutor for later steps.
Steccier Beneator arrived from Nome this morning carrying cargo and 460,900 dollars, the largest shipment of the season. The voyage took 19 days, Captain Lloyd Tow presented with a full report from the voyage both north and southbound. The event accompanied Winter’s popularity and noted a 60,000 dollar cleanup on a fall lay. Mrs T W Copley and Mrs T A Nester, spouses of local officials, were passengers to Beattie.
The Supreme Court confirmed the lower court order sentencing Adolph Weber, an Auburn youth, to death by hanging for the murder of his father and mother in San Francisco.
A. M. Cleland general passenger agent of the Northern Pacific railway arrived in the city from St. Paul for a general tour. He will stay in Seattle until tomorrow morning then proceed to Tacoma and Portland.
A refugee from Bialystok tells of supposed instructions by elders for Russian boys to commit outrages. He predicts a revolution sparked by these actions, signaling a serious antisemitic bias linked to wartime tensions.
City residents face closures as stores reopen after a brief halt amid shootings and bomb threats. Authorities report noise disturbances at the Noise Ceastle and encourage continued caution while business resumes in phases.
Herman Kaplan and his son describe Biaytok as the center of Russian disturbances with daily bombings and murders after wholesale massacres of Jews. They claim youths aged 12 to 14 carried out many outrages under elder guidance and warn civil war if the czar does not heed the Douma.
Otto Carlson was sentenced to one year in the penitentiary by Judge Sraater on the charge of attempting to rob the home of James Ready on June 1.
State senate members outside the affected county urged choosing the university site. The site selection will be announced after trustees approve, with the exposition corps seeking a large state appropriation next session. Outside senators urged timely letters to influence the vote.
The Japanese government intends to build two warships in England and T. Mukai chief naval constructor for Japan was aboard the Riojun Maru which reached port late yesterday. Mukai departed Seattle this morning on the Oriental limited and will proceed directly to London. The Southern Society of Seattle meets tonight at o clock in the Chamber of Commerce third floor Lowman building.
In a June Senate vote the lock option prevailed over the canal with divided opinions. The bill, amended to a single lock design, passed the Senate as in favor of lock construction without division. With the house already approving this plan, the measure likely completes in eight years.
Attorney Thomes J. Casey broadcasts excerpts from letters published by Assistant Prose cuting Attorney Vandeveer claiming no square deal in his case. Casey cites May 25 and May 26 correspondences to John Hogue of Wheeling West Virginia about legal rights and governor's pardon talk while insisting all steps follow the law.
A letter urges citizens to uphold laws for the benefit of those within jurisdiction. It stresses the duty of Americans to practice patriotism and respect courts and legal processes as essential to national cohesion.
The Seattle Bar Association conducted a meeting at Shanks & Smith offices to approve the constitution and bylaws. A later session will outline the scope and work of the association, with thoughts on possible changes to the King County Bar structure and rules.
At 7 AM, 16 minutes after Senator from Nome arrived, every union man aboard walked ashore. No union sailors remain on Pacific Coast Steamship company ships. The company plans to pay one half extra to seamen and longshoremen as a new rate. Spokane sailed with full crew and 16 extra deck hands. City of Seattle sailed with a non union crew. If unresolved, Senator’s Nome voyage may use non union labor.
Several anarchists known to European police were arrested today to prevent possible attack on King Haakon. Police seized bombs and moved to secure public safety amid the alert.
The Black Ball liner Dolphin reached port at 2 pm with the largest gold shipment of the season, totaling 1 365 000 in dust from the interior. The ship carried 90 passengers, including many round trippers, while interior travelers filled the rest. Alaska Pacific Express handled the cargo and the gold will go to the assay office this evening.
Two masked men in red handkerchiefs robbed Dr. Bhanzley’s saloon ten miles from Ravensdale shortly after midnight. They escaped with $1500, four revolvers, and a gold watch, taking cash from the register and safe while warning patrons to raise their hands. Deputies pursued as word spread.
A small riot erupted at Pier B when three strike sympathizers sparked trouble. A Japanese city employee was assaulted twice, others joined, and Officer Poolman intervened. James Hughes and Patrick Coyne were jailed after the melee. released on bond awaiting trial in Judge Gordon's court.
A disturbance at the ington grill last night led to a police response after four young men confronted two couples. Several blows were exchanged and chairs swung before officers arrived. No arrests were made as those involved refused to identify themselves.
Theresa Vernon claims city negligence in allowing a stretched wire on the roadside caused her fall and injuries valued at 3100 dollars, suing in superior court for recovery. Also notes teenager Tony Corbella, missing since May 6 from 517 Fifth Ave, who reportedly was heard from with plans for North Yakima, but companions persuaded him otherwise.
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