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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1906
Page
1
Harry Thaw shots prominent architect Stanford White during a Parisian style show at Madison Square Roof. White dies instantly. Thaw surrenders, is jailed for murder as chaos erupts in the theater. Mrs Nesbitt linked figures and Thaw's motives tied to past relations emerge under police scrutiny.
Richard Mansfield White, brother of the victim, discusses the Stanford White murder case. He plans to leave for New York tonight to confront the tragedy, denying Thaw relations prior to the marriage and defending his brother’s happy married life. White also notes his own Alaska mining work and family lineage.
Washington June 26 The senate disagreed on the conference report for the rate bill and sent it back after insisting on amendments. Captain George Wilson arrives from San Francisco to serve as marine superintendent in the quartermaster's office. The Cottage City completes repairs and will load for Southeast Alaska ports, sailing Friday.
A Spanish weekly reports Bogota mulls an interoceanic sea level canal from the Gulf of Darien, modifying the Atrato Trsvande plan. Colombia seeks Latin American support with soldiers from republics to build. Estimated cost about 74 million dollars. The Darien Gulf lies near the Panama route.
A Seattle report describes Mrs. Cox a 26 year old artist taken to the county jail after she collapsed into raving mania over her husband’s disappearance. She and husband moved from California to Seattle three weeks ago staying at the Olympic Hotel. Officials will conduct a sanity exam. Meanwhile the same issue notes the Senate passed a bill banning shanghaiing.
Gilbert Ray Hawes files suit in New York state court seeking a full accounting of surplus funds from the New York Life Insurance Co. He alleges the firm has violated insurance laws for years and should distribute profits to policyholders.
A cement machine owned by Baber Asphalt toppled by an out of control pull while six colored workers moved it from barns to a street route. Min was crushed instantly, another man injured, and a fifth hurt slightly. One victim died at sight with a hospitalized foot injury and minor bruises reported.
Rainmaker fails to provide water aid amid drought as the camp demands relief. Rainfall remains irregular and the rush to Fairbanks continues with many Seattle residents awaiting developments. Forty immoral women have been offered out of the city.
Mayor faced pressure over a past record as Gould steps down from the fire chief post. Officials say the move reflects ongoing personnel changes and internal reviews.
The Mitchell murder jury process continues as prosecutors and defense challenge veniremen. Early today eleven jurors were accepted, with peremptory challenges shaping the panel likely to include farmers and a dairyman. Judge Frater postponed witnesses, delaying final juror selection into Thursday or Friday.
Telegrams indicate the Red Cross finance committee and Gen Greely related famine aid issues in Minneapolis. W C Edgar chairman of the Prisco relief fund says he cannot contest alleged misappropriations after turning over lands to the Cross. Clergymen and needy parishioners are cited in the dispute over flour distribution.
Two boys named Tehn Atohieon and V. 8 Barde admitted involvement in stealing Himethoch cloth. Judge Frater gave a severe reprimand and suspended their sentence of years in the penitentiary. J. Byrne testified about finding goods in a basement at 610 Marion Street.
President Roosevelt will reappoint Wickersham after adjournment, but Senate confirmation waits until next session. A shooting match is set between National Guard Company L of this city and Company A of Tacoma in Tacoma on July 4, with two teams competing for two silver cups.
United States mail for Nome and lower Yukon river points was loaded onto the steamer Senator last night. The Pacific Coast Steamship company charged 4 cents per pound, same as last year. The Ohio carried some first class mail but no second class, while the Senator received the entire accumulation, a first since earlier sailings of the Corwin and Buckman.
Three Nome steamers are due in the next 24 hours. The Olympia is expected to pass Cape in the afternoon while the Oregon and Buckman are due tomorrow. The Pennsylvania heads south and will arrive later this week. Freighter Mackinaw is due Saturday with a reported gold shipment aboard.
Washington D C June 26 The house approved the public building bill in a straightforward vote without any changes. The measure outlines funding and construction provisions for government facilities.
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