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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1906
Page
3
A high stakes blackjack game ends in tragedy as Sambler, a man from Bremerton recently ill with tuberculosis, collapses after losing his last $15. Blood streams from mouth and nose as he dies instantly at the Trembet saloon while others witness the scene. The deceased may use an alias, with little known about his past.
Captain John L announces launching of the Fortuna at a site south of Leech Park. The new steamer, built with latest machinery, promises speed and safety. The launch is set for Saturday at 2 or 3 PM to accommodate a large crowd as Lake Washington hosts a holiday scene.
A reader signs a pledge abstaining from cigarettes and commits to influence others to quit. The note requests enrollment as a member of The Star Anti Cigarette League with an address.
Mr. Lewis P. Winstead of Hrem rton forwards a clipping from Monthly Crusader titled What a Cigarette Can Do. The piece features a talking cigarette claiming harm to nerves energy and work. The Anti Cigarette League editor seeks reader opinions and suggestions to continue the crusade.
F H Richardson reports a canoe stolen from his boathouse at the university. South Seattle man F M Davis found a stray buckskin horse with harness and will keep it for the owner. G F Thomas of 701 Borenay reports a missing Beotch collie suspected stolen. Vandals shattered two plate glass panes before a First Ave store, glass scattered on the sidewalk. J Kata of Georgetown cites trouble as a worker’s team bounces back. For sale cigar stand inquire T H and Detroit Hotel.
Burglars looted Frank Carey at 815 Pine between 4 15 and 6 00 pm stealing 445 in cash and jewelry. Investigators suspect a familiar thief, noting prior neighborhood robberies in the week. Items taken include three diamond rings a gold cross ruby ring turquoise ring a seal ring and a gold neck chain.
Milwaukee March 28 Victor Berger national committee man of the social democrats asserts Joseph Medill Patterson has been cut off by his father with 40 cents for espousing socialism. He says Joseph intends to live by writing and speaking.
A report describes a search through the night for a missing teamster and his wagon after a disruption left the team unaccounted for and a late hour approached.
Police reported several burglaries with minor losses. Carem Manufacturing on Railroaday and Massachusetts 1 saw leather hemp and burlap stolen worth 40 dollars. George Garding on Fitzhay Street reported a robber taking 25 dollars in cash and personal items. L T Gilbert on Murphy Place had a shed break in with tools stolen from 10th Street.
A lecture by Frederic Warde on theater management argues that a performer’s value is measured by drawing power and market demand. Talent is retained only if it earns its keep, otherwise retirement or replacement follows in a commercial world.
A courtroom exchange features a lawyer asserting integrity and an opposing jab about cash payments, highlighting tensions over motive and character during the trial.
Fifty pounds of opium were seized last night upon the arrival of a Canadian Pacific train from Vancouver. Inspectors Palmer and Lemaine led the seizure amid a crackdown on smugglers as Chief Inspector Loftus and his team pressed a long running pursuit. The contraband was hidden under seats in the day coach as smugglers fled before a push car was prepared for the next trip. The capture marks a result of the sound patrols under Captain Munger at Port Townsend, with seven months of relentless chase driving smugglers to abandon water routes and return to land.
Freed California vegetables to arrive tomorrow on the Umatilla. Aspasague fell half a cent today and may drop further tomorrow. Washington creamery milk now 28 cents after a two cent decline. Poultry is scarce with Eastern shipments dominating the market and local sellers holding stock. Salmon prices increased while halibut declined by half a cent.
A postal card from New York reports Charles Dunt died on March 22 at Bellevue Hospital. The sender notes his folks may live in Seattle or Washington territory, highlighting Washington state as an unknown to some readers.
An ad touts large land tracts at Haller Lake with $26 down and six percent financing. It highlights northward population growth, high values, and the new interurban line to Haller Lake Station. Mallard schedule times and complimentary tickets are offered with Dan Beamon as the on-site salesman.
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