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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1906
Page
7
A newspaper item describes altered rules for a cigar and gambling game where players toss for numbers and choose rewards. Dealers report shifting profits as new morning changes curb play back and limit outcomes, while patrons and cigar stands protest and adjust to the revised system.
Annie I Frickett the 13 year old daughter of Mr and Mrs living at 317 Queen Anne is missing since last evening. She has dark blue eyes brown hair and dark complexion. Police have been alerted and are searching the city.
A woman attempted twice to end her life by jumping from a window and taking a car. Neighbors intervened as a nephew and others restrained her, moving her to safety. Her brother, Mrs Shelden, arrived from Oregon and arranged care at a hotel. Two poisoned children are recovering, and the funeral of little Loutee is planned for Sunday.
Mayor Moore enforces a state law banning liquor sales to women in the tenderloin district as heavy hitters like Strand Arcade owner Goldenith prepare for the ban. Expected crowds of loggers and longshoremen Saturday push retailers to stock extra liquor and escort routes via alley entrances. Ex mayor Ballinger previously tolerated the violation to curb uptown resort attendance.
Fragmentary text notes a vehicle incident and police response with references to a Detroit hotel and a real estate location. The readable items include a patrolman, a hotel, and an estate query. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR.
John Harrington aged 4 percent residing at 7019 Greenwood Avenue Fremont died at Beattle General Hospital this morning. The cause of death is unknown and a post mortem will be held. He had been ill at home for some time and was moved to the hospital last night but died shortly after. He belonged to Camp 6715 Modern Woodmen of America and the funeral will be at Fremont undertaking parlors 3122 Fremont Avenue tomorrow at 2 o'clock.
Bremerton residents react to news of the Oregon’s arrival at Honolulu and speculate on its next stop. Stewart Chapman sustained a severe finger laceration at the navy yard while operating a steam engineering milling machine and will be out of work for a month. The fire-bug scare has subsided.
The Christian drew theatergoers to the Grand for a run ending tonight. John Atorm and Glory Quayle delivered strong lead performances supported by a capable company. The stage settings provided a solid background for the somber story and the production stood up well overall.
Chicago March 4 Richard Ivans was found guilty and sentenced to death this afternoon for the murder of Mrs. Bessie Hollister.
Wil tam D Haywood was brought from Caldwell to Ada county jail with Moyer and Pettibone. The three occupy a large room but are kept in separate cells at night. Moyer had recovered from an asthma attack.
Governor Mead and Seattle Commercial Club members arrived in Los Angeles and enjoy the visit. A telegram from Beattie Commercial Club patron Albert Be. Mead was received. Interior decorations and improvements at the Commercial Club rooms are nearly finished for the Monday night club meeting.
Jung Tong a Chinaman was arrested yesterday afternoon by Immigration Inspector Thomas Fisher Jr on suspicion. He was ordered deported this morning by Commissioner Keifer. United States Inspectors Turner and Whitney will inspect the freighter Transport Monday and the steamer City of Shelton at Olympia. Several fishing boats at Bellingham will be inspected. The old Bagsey farm near Renton changed hands today to the Thompson Jones Company for 125000 dollars. The farm spans 489 acres and the selling firm nets a 40000 dollar profit since purchase three months ago. Residents of Washington Park addition petition city council to reestablish a fire alarm box at the corner of 36th Ave and Alcahet. A $5100 false imprisonment case was brought by William Markham against Jas Allen. Nellie West faces larceny charges from three persons. Arthur Grice pleads to illicit earnings of the woman. Frea Galickson and Dan Carroll await trial for assault and battery. The demurrer to L H Smith for habitual criminal was overruled. Tenants on the Walker building third floor told to vacate for quartermaster space.
The Verguson hotel on Third between Spring and Meneca was sold this morning by tirat forebt to J D Trenholm of the Northwestern Steamship Co for 115000. W Stetson bought Las Vita states for 60000 and took an option on Allendorf for 460000. Stetson also purchased the Madison at Madison and Eighth for 65000. Crawford Conover sold five and a half acres near Georgetown, Red Marino creek, for 940000 to Chicago Milwaukee and Mt Peal Railway. They also closed for Lot 6 Block A in Morris Hardman addition for 2000 and a lot on Third av between Hell and Battery for 15000. A Mackenzie gave a 30 day option to 8 Struthers of Portland for several lots in Block 832 Seattle tide lands. Union Pacific is reportedly interested in the transaction.
A pledge pledge to refrain from allowing youths to smoke in company and to discourage cigarette smoking among young men. The writer seeks to join The Star's Anti Cigarette League and has requested to have their name entered.
The Masters and Pilots association rejects Captain Van Schaick’s ten year sentence for neglect of duty over the General Slocum disaster. They allege he is a scapegoat to shield owners and plan an appeal funded to seek a pardon. The group cites a $16,000 bond and pending appeal outcomes.
Church notices for Saturday scenes must reach The Star by 6 Friday evening to be published. Listings include time and sermon topics for First Presbyterian Grace Abounding Martha jam When In a Young Man Lost Trinity Parish Grace North Baptist Our Father's Bread The Devil's Auction Tabernacle Baptist Westminister Presbyterian Cherry St Presbyterian First Church of Charter Belmont Episcopal and more with sermon titles and pastors noted.
State news reports Moclips plans a new hotel while Benton county residents organize a fall fair. A Benton minstrel performer faces hostilities in Auburn after criticizing locals. The attorney general says convicts may work roads. Centratia depot to gain steam heating. Northern Pacific may divide North Yakima.
Three hundred men idle as Chicago & Erie shops shut in Huntington Indiana on March 24 amid a threatened coal strike. Steamer Rainier from San Francisco arrived with passengers and weight onboard.
In San Francisco March 24 reports say the Western Pacific has secured terminal facilities in Oakland between the Key Route and Southern Pacific Mole. Officials declare all rights are secured and perfected, and claim current navigation is only a bluff by rivals.
Cupid in Washington reports a marriage license issued to Corneling Miles Jr and Mins Zaidee Cobb this morning. The wedding is scheduled for April 4 in the capital.
G. W. Foral, a silver polish agent, is confined in the city jail after complaints about a suspicious peddler who demos silver polish at homes. Police, led by Captain Ward, and detectives Barbee and Kennedy, traced the man to the station and placed him under lock and key.
Washington, D. C., March 14. The executive council of the American Federation of Labor decided to prosecute currently a propaganda favoring labor legislation and to question candidates for office concerning their position on proposed laws affecting labor.
New York March 24 The Mutual Life Insurance Co plans to sue ex President McCurdy for over 3 million dollars. The firm faces more trouble as Peabody is named to represent the president who will resign. Rumors say McCurdy will make revelations to rival Hamilton's speech.
Attorney Frank B. Sayre argues a sentencing appeal for James Rourk jailed in King County after Kitsap County sent him to Walla Walla for a two year term. The question is which entity bears the cost to return him to Kitsap County jail for the appeal. Also noted is Sunset Telephone’s business continuation stance and an unrelated Bon Marche item on roller skates.
The demolition of the Washington hotel, slated within six weeks, will trigger a district regrade from Denny Way to Pine and Beconday, removing many residences. Petitions circulated for months show broad taxpayer support despite some opposition. A direct route to the central business district will lift property values north of Virginia, with land speculation rising—one firm noting three sales in two hours, up $7,000 per acre.
In Indianapolis on March 24 the joint scale committees met in sessions morning and afternoon. Operators planned to leave tonight as statistics from various fields were presented and discussed exhaustively. The committee adjourned until Monday.
Death notices list James Adama aged 71 who died March 25 at 1912 Ninth Avenue with body at Henney-Watsons awaiting relatives from San Francisco. Jerry James O Neill died March 24 at Providence Hospital with remains at location not fully shown.
Funeral services for Bonney-Watson will be held at the Church of Our Lady of Good Help on Monday followed by interment at Calvary Cemetery.
Patrolman John B. Jacobs of the local police department married Ida V. Reese Wednesday at the Stanwood Methodist church with Rev. Edward B. Reese, the bride’s uncle, performing the ceremony. In Fremont, March 24, excitement builds for an Odd Fellows hall event by the Swedish American National union featuring Ballard-born W Troili, a noted Swedish comedian, and Miss W Wollin among the traveling company.
A Seattle concert at the new Unitarian church showcased Gerard Tonning’s solo program, praised for variety and technical mastery. The reviewer lauds Tonning’s long labor leading toward a potential greatness, notes the distinguished performers, and laments limited local audience support for homegrown composers.
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