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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1906
Page
7
Man Falls From Hotel Window After Late Night Debauchery
Two men, Lewis and Hurley, were last seen drinking after 2am at a hotel. Hurley crawled from a second floor window onto a sidewalk, was found unconscious at 4:30am and taken to hospital with serious injuries. Lewis slept through the incident and initially denied a partner, later admitting they had been playing together. Patrolmen Hadeen and Lee investigated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Satan
Hadeen
Lee
Lewis
Hurley
Watt
Long funeral rites for late Chief of Police Delaney
The service followed by a solemn procession saw police officers including patrolmen and detectives, officials, and family members accompany the body from the church to Calvary cemetery. Pallbearers and honor guards led the march as mourners filled the streets and floral tributes arrived from police departments and local entities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos
Ean
Calvary Cemetery
Lou
Delaney
Howe
Mapor Moore
Myrele
Io Frienda Co
Junior Day Boat Races at State University Highlight Event
Friday marks the only boat races of the season at the state university amid cancellations since the San Francisco earthquake. Interclass baseball and track meet also on the program with freshmen sophomores juniors and seniors expected to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
State University
Portland Rowing Club
San Franciero
Stanford
Berkeley
Aeniore
Souphomores
City Council Approves Settlement for Jeanie Smith Injuries
The city council agreed to report favorably an ordinance from the legal department to appropriate $600 from the Judgment fund to remunerate Jeanie Smith for personal injuries alleged from city carelessness. Mise Sraith had sued the city for $95,000 and the settlement is a compromise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeanie Smith
Mise Sraith
Cannon Boom Quietly Grows In 1904 Canvass
Washington April 24 A strong push forms to back Joseph G Cannon of Illinois as the Republican presidential candidate. A May 7 birthday party in the House marks the launch with leaders James A Tawney Ike James Mann Martin Madden Jim Watson Littauer and others guiding the effort amid rival talk from Foraker Dick and Fairbanks. Cannon declines, saying he is not born yesterday and won’t run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Joseph G. Cannon
Illnois
United States
Friends
House of Representatives
Uncle Joe
James A. Tawney
Minnesota
Ike James KR
Ohio
House
Cannon
Senator Foraker
Charles Dick
Foraker
Joe Cannon
Roosevelt
Supreme Court
Illinois
Illlnois
Hie
Indiana
Fairbanks Machine
Fairbanks
Lotereating
Ideal Woman Is a man of Heart Contest Submissions
Readers submit letters under a contest theme Ideal Woman Is a man of Heart with a fifty word limit and signed by full names and addresses. Examples include W J McNerley urging a good true wife, ROBERT P JUARES Seattle and CHARLES STEVENS City praising devoted motherhood and home life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. McNerley
Ideal Woman Shares Life's Battle and Home Spirit
Writings extoll the ideal wife as one who sustains her husband through adversity with affection, kindness, and sympathy. The text stresses printing the word home in her heart and offering enticement in tough times. DENNY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denny
G N Revises Train Schedules and Adds Seattle Spokane Express
The Great Northern will revise its schedules on the St Paul Seattle route and the coast line to Vancouver. A new Seattle Spokane Express will run daily with a buffet sleeper and diner, cutting travel times and offering local service between Seattle and Spokane. The Vancouver Limited also changes departure times to improve connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Northern Railroad
St Paul Seattle
Vancouver
B.C
Seattle
Hooane
an @ttant
Oriental
Seattlie
Vancouver Limited
Spokane
Seattl
Refugees Find Work and Start New Lives in Seattle
The relief effort for San Francisco refugees in Seattle has placed over 1,000 people in jobs with most becoming self reliant. Housing and ongoing care will continue for a subset, while many pioneers arrive to help others after the disaster. Some refugees show signs of distress and need gentle support as the community plans for broader settlement and future aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce Relief Committee
San Francisco
Seattle
Tricken
J. F. Douglas
Pew
Judge Hanford sentences Saito for bringing Japanese immigrant
Judge Hanford this morning re sentences Mr Saito a Japanese man to a year in the penitentiary at McNeil s Island on a conviction for bringing a Japanese man into the United States for immoral purposes. Saito was tried and convicted last January and sentenced then. His appeal to the circuit court of appeals was dismissed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanford
Saito
McNeil's Island
United States
Wet
Circuit Court of Appeals
Mariechen Arrives at Juneau for Hull Repairs After Moated Incident
The German ship Mariechen, reported moated by the Cottage City, arrived at Juneau from Punster Bay this morning in tow of salvage steamer Saiver. It will be towed to Mequimell for extensive hull repairs on the drydock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mariechen
Juneau
Punter Bay
Mequimell
Alaska gold shipment lands in Seattle harbor
Purser Jones reports the largest spring shipment of gold from Alaska to arrive that night. The cargo totals $161,000 from the famed Treadwell mine, carried aboard a southern route vessel to the Cushioned City area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cottege
Alaska
Purser Jones
Treadwell
Motivity in Business Property Investments in Seattle
Motivity in business property investments notes bonds No. 1 and No. 2 yielding 26 percent advance rates and a 10 day sales total of 174000 since March 16. The article promotes this form of investment as accessible to small investors to acquire interests in premier Seattle property through the Trustee Company at 702 Second Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Roosevelt guard official reports breakthrough at White House
S A Connell in charge of presidential guard arrives from Washington and lodges at the Butler hotel. He secured information leading to the arrest of George Edward Adams, a sapper officer, and will testify before the grand jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. A. Connell
Roosevelt
Washington, D. C
Butler Hotel
Connell
George Edward Adama
Joseph McCardie Named Editor of The Pacific Wave
Joseph McCardie was today chosen editor of The Pacific Wave, the official paper of the university.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph McCardie
Pacific Wave
University
Local ex sheriff reports theft at his home
William Corcoran former sheriff of the county reports to Smith that a horse was stolen from his property last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Corcoran
Thi
Ilat O'Tirien
Smith
Man Sues City for 5006 Over Ditch Collision Near Streetshed
Edward Thomson sues the city seeking 5006 in damages claiming his car drove into a ditch on 424 ay north near the home of Street Superintendent Walters and that he suffered serious injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Thomson
Walters
Thomson
Teel Sues for Lost Gambling Wager in Georgetown
H. M. Teel files suit in superior court to recover 1200 dollars lost in gambling before Georgetown games closed. Defendants named are George L Abbe and Dave Argyle under state gambling recovery law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. Teel
Georgetown
George L’abbe
Dave Argyle
Teel
Monster benefit planned for California theatre folk
Goldsmith Fisher of the Northwest Vaudeville circuit plans a monster benefit to aid theatrical people in California who are nearly destitute and need costumes and stage paraphernalia before they can secure work. The city date will be settled in a day or two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Goldsmith @ Fisher
Northwest
Gas in tunnel sickens 18 workers no fatalities
Jerany City New Jersey May 1 Carbon monoxide gas exposed 18 workmen in a railroad tunnel this morning but there were no deaths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerany City
N. J
New Jersey
Poverty at Zion City in Chicago Reports Destitute Residents
May 2 Chicago dispatch reports Prophet Dowis near death at Shiloh. Dowis wife faced refusal entering his room and caused a scene. Followers offer no clear update on his condition as Zion City residents are described as nearly destitute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Dowis
Shiloh
Zion City
Mysterious Disappearance of Dreadnaught Plane Sparks Scandal
A grave naval scandal unfolds over the disappearance of the plane from the new battleship Dreadnaught. It is believed to have been sold to a foreign power by navy officials and returned to the Admiralty via the Mall after months of absence. Suspicions point to America due to plans to build a counterpart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Navy Department
Admiralty
Alwence
Euspicion
America
San Francisco Reconstruction Syndicate Report
Banking circles in New York report no definite light on plans to organize a 109 million dollar syndicate for reconstructing San Francisco as of early May. No details yet on organizers, structure, or timetable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Rates Out for Conventions Across Seattle and State
Great Northern office released convention travel rates for the next three months across Washington Idaho and Montana. Shriners Los Angeles event canceled due to postponement after May 7 to 10. Northwestern Bible conference Brinnon Bruton Vashon Island July 21 31 offers one and a third round trip. O F grand lodge Seattle June 4 7 at one and a third rate from Washington points. Beattie Bankers association
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
State
Great Northern
Shriners
Los Angeles
Northwestern Bible Conference
Bruton
Vashon Island
Washington
Idaho
Montana
O. O. F. Grand Lodge
Beattie Bankers’ Associat
Regional gatherings list dates and locations across Washington areas
The notice details various fraternal and religious assemblies including the State Grange in Spokane from June 21 to 28, Grand Lodge events in Seattle May 10 to 17, and other meetings in Bellingham Everett Puyallup and beyond with travel points from Washington and nearby regions. It mentions the Tacoma schedule and cross border participation from Idaho and British Columbia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacoma
Washington
Washington State Grange
Spokane
Grand Lodge, K. of P
Seattle
State Media Society
Bellingham
Idaho
British Columbia
Lutheran Conference
Everett
Seventh Day Adventists
Puyallup
Railroad executive arrives for Seattle extension talks
A J Marling of the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railway arrived in Seattle and conferred with road counsel, engineers, President Willame, and local attorney FB Hughes on Seattle extension issues. He reviewed pleas for local improvements especially east Waterway. local matters rest with President Williams and construction will begin once the franchise is signed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Marling
The
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Willame
FB. C. Hughes
Seattle
Williams
Tornado Rocks Collin County Texas Wrecking Homes
A tornado and cloudburst struck northern Colling county destroying the Calhoun home and two other farms. Five children were badly injured and imprisoned in the Calhoun ruins. Wires are down and full details were not yet available from McKinney authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Texas
Calhoun House
McKinney
James George
Mr. Chatworth
Colling County
Thieves Loot Lodging House During Fire at 1414 Fifth Ave
During a blaze at the Motel Merwin lodging house at 1414 Fifth Ave around 6 30 PM on Monday burglars entered the burning building and looted rooms. Police call it the citys cleverest burglary with no suspect identified. Losses include clothing a grip an alarm clock a gold watch a gold locket and a gold eagle head locket among others. The fire caused about 900 in damage to the building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth Av
H. &. O'Neil
Northwest league formation under way in city meeting
The Northwest league founders assemble to disband the old circuit and form a new league including Seattle Spokane Portland Tacoma Butte Vancouver. Lucas the president and Jim Agnew attend with proxies from McCreedie and Morley. George Schreeder plans Tacoma franchise and veterans move to Frisco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northweat
Lucas
Northwest League, Ia
Jim Agnew
McCreedie
Portland
Morley
Los Angeles
Parke Wilson
Frisco
Oakland
Mike Fisher
Seattle
Spokane
Tacoma
Butte
Vancouver
George Shreeder
Dorsey
Merritt
Bpokane
McIntyre
Morsey
Los An
Northwest league revival set with Seattle patching gaps
The new Northwest league may place a team in Vancouver The Butte and Spokane gain strength from Oakland and San Francisco. Seattle and Portland will fill weak spots from the disbanded squad. The league opens in two weeks as towns rally behind the revival for the northwest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Spokane
Oakland
San Francisco
Seattle
Portland
Northwest
Alagka Postal Cards Introduce Nome Scene Cards
The Northwestern Breamchip company released eight sets of Nome themed picture postal cards for free distribution at the office. The cards depict famous Nome operations and places of interest for Beattle residents and visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwestern Breamchip Company
Beattle
Nome
Evie Sails Today for Nome Trade Route
Echooner Pvie, bought by Fisher Bros, will depart this afternoon with a full load for Nome. The Evie is set to operate this season between northern Alaska coast camps, carrying general merchandise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Echooner Pvie
Fisher Bros
Nome
Alaska
Slate Creek Gold Mining Firm in Whatcom County Plains
The Slate Creek Gold Mining Company reports placer gold output on its eastern Whatcom County property. Company plans a gold exhibit and stock offering at 22 Boston Block with Frank Whestling as director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slate Creek Gold Mining Company
Pow
Whatcom County
Boston Block
Frank Whestling
Eooreinty
Kuhn Pleads Guilty in Embezzlement Case
George M. Kuhn former West Seattle postmaster pleaded guilty in Judge Handford's court to embezzling 2038 dollars from the post office in June 1905 and received a six month sentence in King County jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George M. Kuhn
West Seattle
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Lewie
Chief Delaney
FUE Police Department
Windreds
Church of Our Lady of Good
Sthaw
Jefferson
Pather O'brien
Eecort
Police
Port Townsend
Paes
William William Carr
John Wick
Man
Swan Hadeen
Jack King
Guard of Honor
Sergi Peer
Wickman
Holland
Humes
Bunnell
Police Department
Sergt. Peer
Hedges
Carleton
C. G. Carr
Ben Thompson
Peterson
Prothers
Tom Ryan
J Burkman
Damm
Dolphin
A. M Kent
Ellie
Mason
le Count
Potter
Miss Smith
Congress
Gilson Gardner
Robert P. Juares
Third Ave
Charles Stevens
Fourth Ave
City
G. N
Portland Northern Pacific
San
Francisco
Pense
Beattie
Etraggie
Cormitttes
Housing Committee
General Relief Committee
Boston
Connell IN
Geattle
Horge
Poverty
Zion
Earling
Road
CAUG
Hotel Merwin
W. H. Merwin
Pacific Coast League
Geles
Alagka
Evie
Uncle Sam’s
Rsa
Merphat
Kuhn
Royse
Niversity
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