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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1906

Page

7

Orchard Before the Grand Jury In Caldwell

Idaho reports March 1 state that Moyer Haywood and Petti challenge habeas corpus in the supreme court over detention related to the Steunenberg case. The prisoners deny illegal confinement while awaiting renewal, with March 6 set for answer and March 7 for argument. Harry Orchard, linked to Governor Brennenberg’s murder by confession, is brought to Caldwell to testify before the grand jury. Sheriff Nicholls and Detective McPartland testify, with McPartland likely occupying the day’s session.

Idaho Moyer Haywood Petti ex-Der Steunenberg Supreme Court Italio Caltwell Harry Orchard Brennenberg Western Federation of Minera Preitentiary Caldwell Nicholls McPartland Orchard Seasion

Commercial club to plan coast state tourist travel drive

The Commercial club will meet in the Eitel building at 6 pm to discuss closer relations with the coast states for promoting summer tourism. A plan aims to gather 180 Seattle men and escort a landmark California excursion lasting ten days starting next week possibly with Governor Mead among the party to showcase Washington resources and attract eastbound travelers.

Te Commercial Club Eitel Weed and Pike Seattle California Mead Washiden

February record at Clearing House hits $39.27

The February total at the Clearing House breaks a house record with $39.27. The previous daily records were surpassed several times, establishing a new high for the month. Portland dispatch notes the levte and Clark fair dissolution plan and Lewis and Clark statues funded by a 25 percent dividend.

Clearing House of Seattles Portland Ore Lewis and Clark

Market report notes mixed fruit and vegetable prices

Bear of eastern colt mane and other stalls report fresh on hand but prices vary. Oranges from 2.75 to 2.00 per unit with scarcity noted. Bananas at 8 cents per pound yesterday and vegetables like potatoes and carrots listed with assorted per sack or per dozen prices.

Jewelry Auctioneer Arrested In Secondary Store Sale

The Zenansky, a salesman, was arrested at 2 o'clock this afternoon charged with operating as an auctioneer without a license. He was selling jewelry in a secondary store when a complaint led Officer Corning to take him in.

Zenansky Jerelry Corning

Convention to discuss removing salmon duties from wardens

The state convention of county game wardens will meet in Seattle next month to consider removing care of salmon fisheries from wardens duties and making the position independent of political influence. The issue has long been desired and likely to be presented to the next legislature.

Seattle H. Reif W. W. Thompson Pierce County P. H Seay Kitaap A. P. Loomis Whatcom County

Debating Tryouts Slated for Two University Teams

Tomorrow afternoon the university hosts tryouts for two Interscholastic debating teams. Each team will be composed of three members and will debate against University of Oregon and against Idaho respectively.

University of Oregon Idaho

Pacific Coast Loses Torpedo Plant Refit Provision

Washington March action strikes out the $150,000 Army ton bill provision to replace the torpedo planter on the Pacific coast on a point of order today.

Washington, D. C Pacific Coast

Longane Sails for Tampa from Havana

The Longane departed Havana bound for Tampa, Florida, on March 1 as reported from the Havana desk.

Havana Tampa Florida

Tests of life belts in Valencia wreck inquiry released

Official life preserver tests by the commission probing the Valencia wreck show ten belts from as many vessels were immersed at Moran Bros. Co. shipyards. Weighings before and after immersion are given with vessel names. The commission declines to state conclusions until the full report is issued. The Bertha belt absorbed about 10 pounds of water in 24 hours 11 minutes.

Valencia Moran Brose Co Mr. Smith Aes Tallowea

Commission Finishes Valencia Wreck Inquiry At Grays Harbor

Washington commission concludes field work on the Valencia disaster with testimony from W A Peters Mise Van Wyck and Johan M Cowan and George H Emerson. Emerson recommends a life saving station at Point Granville over Point Elisabeth citing coastal current and year round launchability. He links strong northerly currents to many recent wrecks along the Washington coast.

Washington City Valencia W. A. Peters Mise van Wyck Johan M. Cowan Tatoosh George H. Emerson Grays Harbor Emerson Point Granyville Point Elisabeth Granville Washington

Defends Mullen in City Council Bid

Editor defends Frank P. Mullen Republican candidate for councilman at large. Accuses critics of misreading his stance on saloons and traffic spread, notes his opposition to gambling and slot machines. Praises protection of city interests in franchise matters.

the Star Frank P. Mullen Mullen R. Ma

Stowaways Held After Dakota Arrival

Immigration officers detain two stowaways from a Dakota arrival and hold two Japanese passengers Mr and Mrs Scinoche for further investigation of their right to land. The stowaways face removal to Japan.

Mr. Scinoche Dakota Japan

March Price List Memorandum from Dover Kee Beater Ad

Advertising copy listing assorted tools and household items with prices including screwdrivers lamp burners knives emery stone and pulleys. Mentions a Beater 35 cents and a large Opal Globe 34 cents with a notice to request the March price list from 1410 Reenmd Ave.

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Labor shortage fears hit Seattle rail projects

Labor Commissioner A N Thompson warns demand outstrips supply early this season as Seattle rails plans strain manpower. Requisitions for 50 to 60 workers press the city. many seek to stay, fearing winter public charges. Wages remain largely unchanged at 25 cents hourly for common labor and $2 per day for rail work.

Seattle Beattie A. N. Thompson

Moveable Homet Tagged for Lake Washington Use

The Homet was placed on a flat car at Morana shipyards weighing about 40 tons and will head to Lake Washington for the new owner J B Jones who plans to launch it at the Black River coal bunkers. Formerly owned by the Shesely Towboat company the steamer Samcon arrived with 16006 cases of sockeye salmon ending the Allen cannery season. The Marine Cooks and Stewards' meetings are held weekly.

Morana Lake Washington J. B. Jones Black River Coal Bunkers The Shesely Towboat Company Allen Cannery

Union Night Gathering At The Club Room

The union hosts a meeting tonight at the club room in Colman. The steamer Nome City has been repaired after losing a blade en route from San Francisco to Seattle and will sail for this port again today. Ships anchored in Klahama Bay include Servia Beottish Locks Kilikitat and Makaweh.

Union the Colman Nome City Seattle San Francisco Claham Bay Bark Servia Beottish Locks Kilikitat Makaweh

Presidential Nominations for Walla Walla Land Office

The president nominated Andrew J. Gillie as registrar of the land office at Walla Walla and Jesse G. Miller of Dayton to be receiver of public moneys at the same office.

Washington, D. C Andrew J. Gillie Walla Walla Jesse G. Miller Dayton, Wash

Gamblers Fined at Harvey Daroux Establishment

March L fans Francisco reports 241 gamblers arrested Monday night at the Harvey and Daroux place were arraigned and fined five dollars each. Daroux and two dealers received one hundred dollar fines.

Fan Francisco Harvey & Daroux Daroux

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