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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1906

Page

4

Stabbing at Washington Hotel Leaves Waiter Wounded

In the dining room of the Washington Hotel Thomas Taylor, known as Cannon Wall, stabbed J. W. Halley a waiter, after an alleged five dollar dispute. Halley is wounded, Taylor escaped toward Pries t, police seeking the ex convict. Halley taken to Pacific hospital.

Thomas Taylor Washington J. W Halley Taylor Walla Walla Seattle Rogues Gallery Malley Halley Cannon Hall Bailey Pacific Hospital Prie St Talley Ballard Negro Indow Valley Magnolia Vl Tectives Adame Corbett

Jury Awards $8000 In Two Injury Cases

M W Jones received $4000 in a superior court jury award for injuries while employed by More Dros as a painter on the battleship Nebraska when he fell from a scaffold. The case may be appealed if a new trial is not granted. M W Seymour sues Meatte Lighting Co for $14000 over injuries from a manhole cover left open.

M. W. Jones Dros Jones Nebraska M. W. Seymour Meatte Lighting Company Carrottton

Waste to wealth through invention of silk waste reuse

The article profiles Lord Masham and his rise from a Yorkshire spinner to a wealth creator by converting waste silk into fabric. It highlights a machine that processes discarded rubbish into valuable material, turning a heap of waste into fortune and illustrating how genius can render waste into lasting wealth.

England Lord Masham Yorkshire London Manningham

Prayer and Warnings Over Crime in Chicago Dialogue

Odd Anglo humor and social commentary survey crime talk in Chicago. A critic muses on prayer to cure crime while a Welsh waiter lampoons superstition and a New York dinner scandal prompts reflections on sacrifice and finance.

Tidelands Sale Sparks Seattle Land Transfers

In Seattle tidelands a block 396 sale pending with Campbell Brom ownership and railroad buyers seen as likely. Transfers in South Seattle and Georgetown total about 600000 in value, with Chicago Milwaukee and Paul agents negotiating for Georgetown right of way. School election underway in Columbia from 1 pm to 7 pm, with voter districts including York Southeast Seattle and Rainier Beach. Mr. F. K. Sturtevant anticipated to win.

Seattle Tidelands Campbell Brom Dututty Seattle Georgetown Court House Railroad One Chicago, Milwaukee & &J. Paul Horton Take Union Canadian Pacific Columbia York Hillman Brighton Dunlap Atlantic City Rainier Beach F. K. Sturte-vant

County auditor reports record monthly business gains

The county auditor's office processed 22 business days of activity in the past month, recording real estate deals and collecting fees totaling 4911.30. Recording fees reached 4427.30 with 146 marriage licenses at 5 each and hunters licenses 411.30, up sharply from February last year.

Indoor Meet At U Gymnasium Draws Western Washington Groups

An indoor meet is set for March 23 at the U gymnasium with participants from YMCA groups athletic clubs high schools and university students in Western Washington. The event will be strictly amateur under Amateur Athletic Union rules.

Y. M. C. Aas Washington Amateur Athletic Union

Ober to Travel to Orient for Health Trip

Mina Caroline Ober head of the Spanish department at the state university will depart on the Dakota for a health trip to the Orient. Before her return in June Miss Ober’s duties will be covered by Helen Harrie who will instruct freshmen in Spanish. A local store advertises a full line of nations and general dry goods at 725 EB Pike corner Harvard Ave and Pike.

Mina Caroline Ober The State University Dakota Orient Argentine Republic Helen Harrie Miss Ober Nations High School Stationery & Nation Store EB. Pike Harvard Ave Pike

Valencia disaster witness recounts failed rescue efforts

Logan, a government telegraph lineman, described the Valencia wreck from shore as the vessel broke up and many survivors clung to rigging and the after deck. He testified that attempts to reach the doomed with a lifeline failed, 49 people remained aloft, and a later line failed to reach the cliff edge, delaying rescue.

Valencia Logan Cape Beale Victoria United States Turner Whitney Lowen Firet Frank F. Bunker Wreeck Funker Bie

No Marriage Licenses Issued Despite Divorce Claims

County records show no new marriage licenses and no divorce complaints filed yesterday, though there are typically one to three divorce filings daily and from half a dozen to eighteen marriage licenses issued in general.

Koamos Liner Mera Heads to Tacoma Then Hamburg Run

The Koamos liner Mera sails from the waterfront tonight bound for Port Blakeley and then Tacoma to finish loading cargo. She clears for Hamburg with calls at South and Central American ports. The next Koamon liner Sesostria is due in Seattle March 20 from Hamburg and South American ports. No berth is available on the Santa Clara, which leaves tomorrow.

Port Blakeley Tacoma Mera Hamburg Central American Koamon Seattle Sesostria South American Santa Clara Tomor

Steamship activity and repairs reported at Valdes and Portland

Travel north this spring may see a record breaker as passenger lists fill boats for the north unless temperatures rise by April 1. Repairs on the Portland proceed at Winslow drydock with hull painting and full machinery overhaul. Docking costs are steep, about 150 dollars per day, prompting brief drydock stay only. The Farallon is due tonight from Valdes but may not arrive before Monday. The Oregon sails to Aporta Monday with coal freight, about 159 k.

Valdes Trowbridge Northwestern Steamship Company Seattle Portland Winslow Farallon Oregon Aporta

King Edward Takes Holiday in France and Spain Talks

London reports King Edward left for a months holiday in France. He will meet President Fallieres and King Alphonso to discuss the Morocco situation and aim for a peaceful resolution of the pending difficulties.

London Ward France Mediterranean Fallieres Alphonso Spain William

Man Rescued After Jump Into Lake Union From Latona Bridge

An unnamed man, reportedly despondent and intoxicated, leaped from the Latona bridge into Lake Union. Bystanders aided him, with Holland diving in to retrieve him after a 150 foot swim. He remained unconscious at a late hour with uncertain prognosis. The clothing lacked identifying papers.

Lake Union Latonta Holland

Water Shut Off Tomorrow in West Occidental to Main District

Water will be shut off tomorrow Sunday between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. in the district west of Occidental Avenue between Main Street and Railroad Way. Repairs are planned to the area affecting water service in the specified blocks.

Occidental

Prosecutions Likely From Walsh Note Scandal

Chicago March 2. Authorities anticipate several prosecutions as the Walsh failures prompt an investigation into the alleged issuance of a quantity of dummy notes.

Chicago

Former Texas Governor James Hogg Dies in Houston

Former Texas governor James Hogg dies in Houston from injuries in a wreck involving the International and Great Northern line. Born Rush, Texas on March 24, 1851, he served as governor from 1891 to 1896. He faced debts tied to the railroad incident.

Houston Tes James 8 Hogg Inter- National & Great Northern James &. Hgg Rush Tex

Break Out From Dakota Stowaways Escape Spotter Search

Two Japanese stowaways Hotariya and Po Name escaped from the Great Northern liner Dakota last night likely through a port hole. Customs officials conduct a wide search as the ship faces a heavy fine if the men are not recaptured. They had been held after being found on the taet trip to Seattle and were to be returned to Japan.

Dakota Seattle

Union et. water main contract awarded to Murritt & Goets

The board of works awarded the contract for the Union et water main at noon today to Murritt and Goets for $87,710.60.

Union Et Board of Works Murritt & Goets, On

Third Party Reassignment Shifts City Election Endorsements

The Prohibition party withdraws Homer L. Hull in the second ward and endorsements shift to A G Keene to aid defeating H L Jaffe the liquor dealer. In the Eleventh ward Geo W Hill loses endorsement to Kelee as misrepresentation is alleged. In the seventh ward W Wilkin seeks Municipal Ownership ballot placement while retaining Prohibition support, leaving three M O endorsements via Prohibitionists and none for Republicans.

Prohibition Party Homer L. Hull A. G. Keene H. L. Jaffe Geo. W. Hill Kelee Seventh Ward W. Wilkin Wilkin Municipal Ownership Party Prohibition Prohibitioniste Republican Party

Mayor Ballinger Makes First Campaign Appearance

Harry E. Wilson presided at Christensen hall Arcade block for a Young Men's Republican club meeting. Edgar C. Raine John Ripltinger HM A Ball inger Harry Carroll Scott Calhoun and George M. Walker spoke as Ballinger announced this is his first appearance in the present campaign and will address Seattle theater meeting Monday night.

Harry E. Wilson Edgar C. Raine John Ripltinger HM. A. Ballinger Harry Carroll Scott Calhoun George M. Walker Christensen Hall Arcade Block Young Men's Republican Club Mayor Ballinger Seattle

Hillman Improvement club seeks petition to grade Malin St

In Pratt's hall the Hillman Improvement Club formed a committee to urge voters to sign a petition asking county commissioners to grade Malin Street east from Hatnier Boulevard to the county road. The plan would provide easy access for the lake district to Seattle and improve the drive. A sanitation committee was told to pursue moral suasion to clean up yards and alleys, and will involve the county health officer if needed.

Hillman Hillman Improvement Club Pratt's Hall Malin St Hatnier Boulevard Lake District Seattle

New World Electric Railway Plans 160 Miles Montana Line

Articles of incorporation filed for a $3,000,000 electric railway linking the New World Smelting mines in southwestern Montana. Professor G Lebrecht Tanzer, president of the smelting company, to direct and depart for Denver on related mining business.

New World Electric Railway Company New World Smelting Company Montana G. Lebrecht Tanzer Denver Colo

Rival Campaign Managers Clash Over Vote Outlook

Both sides claim large leads and forecast victory. Republican chair K O C Brier predicts a about 3,000 plurality for the ticket while municipal ownership chief W Harmon says a landslide with a large head-ticket win and strong backing in the north. A separate report notes counterfeiting charges against W O 7 and education address by Derb H W Smith. Piney’s Panels advertised at 106 Columbia.

K. O C. Brier Republican Executive Committee W. Harmon Municipal Ownership Campaign Committee North End Nouth End

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