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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1906
Page
7
Fragmented text mentions elections and a court matter with references to Washington and university contexts. Readable items include a note about seats and a potential political outcome. The rest is garbled with missing names and dates.
In Nome the coldest day yet reported unsettled miners as ground froze deep and over 100 steam-thowers operated on the Creek. From Nome to Fort scores labored on Condra with good rewards while New York agents neared a roster creek deal and Mr Webber held a $1,000 three-fourths interest on No 2 as a $7,000 ditch project looms.
Short dispatches note strife and labor tensions as workers on the Northern railroad face threats and minor officials sign to protect property. A New York murder case involves coachman David Burhans shooting Thomas Haggerty then killing himself at private stables. Idaho fines in the Michael Dewitt case total 28 400 after petitions seek repayment with interest.
A man attempted a bank hold up in York city and fled before Ballard. A temporary restraining order prevents Mayor Wiley from signing a paving contract with Barber Asphalt. The new city well test yielded 898000 gallons daily.
Fragmentary notes describe a scene in Seattle involving Ballard and Pallard with scattered references to an ugly looking 44. Details are unclear and no full event or outcome is established.
Pendleton Oregon hosts Bera Meeker with an ox team and prairie schooner arriving to camp and present an illustrated talk at the courthouse. In Walla Walla the Commercial Club endorses inviting both Republican and Democratic conventions to meet there this year.
Santa Cruz opens the annual Young Women's Christian Association Pacific area conference tonight at Caprioola with Miss Bertha leading the event. Organizers from the YWCA will host student delegates from regional chapters.
C W McGonaighe, imprisoned ten years for an accidental father’s shooting near North Yakima, developed a resealable car seal. Vancouver directors finalize minor details for the suburban railway due to start in about 60 days. Aberdeen identifies a floating corpse as William Anderton who disappeared four weeks ago. a $25 reward is offered for his discovery dead or alive.
A movement started in Los Angeles on March 30 to recall all nine council members and replace them with non partisan figures. The push follows a council vote granting a railroad four miles of right of way on a petition from KEW Glimcore, a local contractor for an unnamed corporation.
The father of Marty Tenny sues the Associated Athletic Club and others for 100000 damages after his son died following a fight with Frankie Nell. Plaintiffs include James OCoffreth Ba dhe Graney Morrie Levy Dilly Roehe and Frankie Nell as part of the suit.
Conde oversees the service as National secretary with about 300 delegates gathered in the ty, signaling a major organizational meeting.
Washington reports Commissioner Garfield and others deny the San Francisco tale that the department inspected California to exclude all but the Standard Company products. No teeths required by regulations. Tomorrow Cap. Joan L. Johncoe will launch the new steamer Fortona from near Leecis Park boat house.
James Cameron asks to drop the kidnapping case against John Kebeper charging him with kidnapping Mia. The prosecutor insists on keeping the matter open until Monday for a thorough investigation before any waiver. Cameron found his wife and child with Mrs J A Palmer on Second Ave and Bell Ave Wednesday evening. Krieger, previously jailed, was released.
The local shingle mill remains idle with workers awaiting the company’s next move. No new labor imports have occurred, and mill hands claim a settlement will occur before Monday. James Albert Spurr, 17, was arrested for petit larceny by Officer Oden this afternoon.
Marine notes report the Torridon bound from Iquique to a British channel port is listed among the shipping. Nome City sails for San Francisco tonight and Leelanawia docks for repairs after arriving at Moran's. Oakland arrives with oil from San Francisco. Alki due with Wrangell fire updates. King County Republican club meets tomorrow at 103 Washington at 1 30 PM to elect officers and form a permanent organization.
Sherman, Clay & Co. buys the Allen and Gilbert Hamaker Co for 826000 and will take control May 1. The deal covers stores in Seattle Portland Spokane Tacoma Bellingham Everett and Lewiston. The purchase includes stock and goodwill but not certain accounts. Ralph Ramaker says no change until May and he will manage settlements of the old company here.
W D Claney sues for guardianship of his 6 year old daughter from his former wife Lilian Claney. After a divorce and quick remarriage, Judge Prater rules the mother may keep the child until year end and then father and mother alternate custody every eight months.
The city conducts an official test of a fireboat after three o clock with Mayor Moore, board members, and fire department officials observing. A Mississippi River gauge in St Louis shows 24.3 feet and rising about one foot per day, near the danger level.
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