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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1906
Page
1
The Star reports the Board of Health will back a joint investigation with Sanitary Inspector Lamp to scrutinize Chinese laundries amid opium smoking concerns and filth. A Monday report will detail evidence. doctors warn most shops are unsanitary and must reform or close.
Police captured a bomb factory in QT Petersberg and detained 20 revolutionary students. A drug addict with a bomb in his pocket was arrested.
In City Missouri on March 6 Lord Barrington Sr was sentenced to hang on March 15 but may gain a reprieve as the court agreed to review the case en banc to consider another resolution.
Chef of Police Delaney makes a rare public appearance at the polls as Patrol Driver Haynes transports the chief in a horse and buggy to his voting place. Delaney continues to recover and is seen upon his return to duties in Bernese town, with attendance noted by residents.
Frank Kraft, 40, stockman of Miles City Montana, collapsed and died in a Chicago rooming house this morning. Heart disease was listed as the cause.
New York March 6 The Operators met today led by President Baer to review eight miners proposals and set a date for a joint conference.
In Aspinoton D C March 6 Y Taft sends to Congress a resolution authorizing release of surplus coal from the Davis Alaska reserve to relieve suffering and aid power and heating needs amid shortages.
Sarah Mann of New York sues Peter T. 4, a millionaire horseman of Bucky, for $60,000 alleging breach of promise of marriage. The case was filed March 6.
In St Petersburg on March 6 an imperial manifesto outlining a plan to reorganize the empire’s council and establish a douma was issued. The document states the autocrat remains supreme.
Residents along Lake Washington reported large clouds rising from Mount Rainier crater. Initial observations suggested an eruption, prompting warnings and wide rumors. Prof Landes later explained the phenomenon resulted from warm air meeting cold upper air, not steam or smoke.
Paris dispatch reports the minister of justice ordered a postponement of the incarceration of Riot Shepard of New York who was sentenced and fined after a girl was killed by his automobile. Efforts mount for a pardon.
A district attorney opted to wait for the inquest to finish before securing warrants. The move delays potential arrests and legal actions tied to the case as investigators await official findings.
The Maritime Exchange lists ships lost in last week’s gale, with reported damages near half a million dollars. Officials expect the final tally to exceed forty million dollars as inquiries continue. Meanwhile, a sensational custody clash enters court as Mrs. Tannebaum seeks warrants for Nell Referee Roach and all seconds on murder charges arising from a fight.
Washington March 6. Word from a high authority states Volney N. Hoggatt of Nome will be appointed governor of Alaska by the president. It is still unclear if Captain Jarvis has declined and whether the White House will confirm any appointment.
Berlin reports the Frankfurter Zeitung, an influential paper with official backing, declares the situation critical and that Europe is near war amid escalating tensions on March 6.
Steve Kraemer, jailed awaiting appeal after being convicted of assault in Frank Balocchi's saloon, was released by Judge Yakey on an order showing he has funds to cover the $9,500 fine. The assault involved Officer Jacob Frank and occurred last July. Kraemer’s companion, John Meaoe, pleaded guilty to simple assault.
Local Christian Endeavor society completes a final committee organization for the July convention. Key roles include Fr Edgar Barth as chair, James A Moore as vice chair, M A Matthews as vice chair, George E Coombs as treasurer, and J V A Smith leading finance with several sub committee chiefs named for reception entertainment decorations press publicity music printing excursions evangelistic pulp supply information and related duties. Boston ex officio.
In Trenton on March 6 the county court ruling denying Tule's request for a new trial was upheld by the court of errors. An appeal to the court of pardons will follow, and her reprieve expires next Monday.
Election day runs smoothly with strong organization on both sides. Officers and police keep order while challengers gain access to polling places. Voters show decisive intent, many scratching ballots. bond and charter issues draw large margins. Estimated total votes around sixteen thousand as activity surges in Fifth Ward precinct.
At a Chamber of Commerce meeting the King County Medical Society unanimously decided to remove Sunset telephone instruments by August 1 1904. Secretary M P Leary reports 3100 removal blanks distributed to H Eugene Alien for signing by all members with expectations of over 5000 orders. The campaign accelerates as many subscribers refuse continued service and push for improved phone options.
William Hickman Moore declares certainty of victory while John Riplinger predicts a 5000 plurality. Local betting at noon favors Riplinger with odds 10 to 7 and large wagers offered, though few taken.
IS HOME NEW YORK March 6 Andrew Hamilton arrives on the steamer Deutschland today with two New York Life officials He says he learned of threatened criminal proceedings and decided to return at once On trial for fraud Los Angeles March 6 Everett B Thomas is on trial in federal court charged with fraud as supervisor of the San Gabriel forest reserve for padding his expense account Caloquutta March 6 William Bryan arrives and all ten officials entertain him
The article notes Dan Abrahams, county commissioner, risks re election due to remaining in South Seattle after annexation. County leaders plan a meeting at the Diller hotel next Saturday afternoon with 26 to 30 prominent men to choose a new candidate, favoring a strong outsider from Georgetown or southern suburbs to counter a city controlled board.
The Cottage City, sailing from Alaska ports, brought 43 passengers including Dr. J. C. Knowles oldest Alaska physician, J. G. Ellis Juneau merchant, Judge J. R. Winn Pacific Packing & Navigation attorney, James Zuboff Alaska Oll & Guano manager, A. S. Bishoprick Petersburg saw mill owner, and J. T. Jones Ketchikan mining man. It carried 100000 treasure to Bank of California and 20000 to Canadian Bank of Commerce, plus 400 boxes halibut and 250 barrels fish oil from Killesavo.
Vanville F Wheelen 28 wed Bertha I McElhon 28. Harry Delno Green of legal age wed Louiana Brown of legal age. John Bodvin 36 wed Pearl Gilmore 29. Edgar Bryant 22 wed Nettie Hartman 19. Harvey Elbarner of legal age wed Mae Beggs of legal age. James A Robinson 35 wed Viola Margareta True 26. John L Gaiters 27 of Seattle wed Ethel Gooch 17 of Ballard.
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