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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1906

Page

3

Auto Victim Margaret Gross Set to Prosecute Suspects

Mrs Gross and Attorney James B Murphy plan to press charges after Paul Gross was struck near West Seattle. Witnesses describe a car run by a chauffeur and two women as carelessly operated. the vehicle was later identified as rented and linked to a Central Railroad official.

Jeet Murphy Gross Ge Ballaine Central Railroad Weat Seattle In & Cart Auto Pardea Mia Groans

Brother Slays Man Who Ruined Sisters

A man confesses he shot another man who ruined his sisters, displaying cool composure at police HQ. The shooter, described as well educated, said he acted to avenge his sisters and there will be no coroner’s inquest as the body is examined.

Mitchell Whittaie

Pantoriuum Main Wee Clothes Cleaned for Sew Purpose

Fragmentary note urges cleaning old garments instead of disposal. Mentions Pantoriuum Main and sew-focused aim. No clear event or persons available.

First Degree Murder Charge Set Against Mitchell

Prosecuting Attorney Mackintonl will file an information against Mitchell charging murder in the first degree. The case goes to the Superior court with a jury likely to be drawn early in June.

Mackintonl Mitchell

Zulus Attacks Kill Sixty in Natal Clash

In Natal on May 7 the band of Chief Bamboata attacked Col. Mansel's column killing sixty Zulus of the band and injuring three soldiers. The assailants fought with marked fury and appeared to be drugged by witch doctors claiming bullet immunity.

Durban Natal Bamboata

Commission Proposed to Review Second Class Postal Laws

Portmaster General Cortelyou urged Congress to appoint a commission to investigate and report modifications needed in the current second class postal laws. The proposal aims to clarify regulatory needs and guide legislative action.

Washington, D.C Cortelyou Congress

Oregon crew items valued under one hundred dollars

Telegraphic advices from Washington inform local customs officials that goods brought from the Orient by the Oregon crew may be pareet if valuation stays under $100. Sailors had no goods over $4 or $6, making the matter a closed incident.

Washington Orient Oregon

Latest Spring Millinery at Mra Praser's New Store

New millinery collection debuts at Praser's revamped store located at 120 Pike. The event showcases spring hats and accessories from Mra and other leading designers. Shoppers can expect fresh silhouettes and seasonal colors in a boutique setting.

Mra Praser Pike &Tere

Fire Threatens San Francisco Waterfront

A blaze last night at Filbert and Bansome meets in a Gibraltar warehouse caused 200 blue jackets and marines to respond. The fire, arising from wall paper rolls, raged for hours and menaced ships at docks including Curacao Umatilla Nippon Maru and City of Pa along Union to Second and Brannen.

Ran Francisco Union St Second and Brannen Filbert and Bansomeets Gibraltar Pacific Coast Steamship Company Curacao Umatilla Pacific Mail City of Pa Bonoma Chicago Bowton Burnside Princeton

Norge thief captured in early morning arrest and theft recovery

Sheriff Lou Smith reports the capture of Peare at 6 o'clock this morning near O'Brien by Deputy Hill. The arrest ends a horse theft ring feared to supply government and railroad uses. A valuable Van De Vanter horse was recovered along with $500 stolen from Sam Corcoran, and the suspect claimed mill employment in town.

Lou Smith Hin Enmade Igs Pd Pearo Sam Corcoren O'brien Peare Ote Hill

City Hall Scene as Barber Asphalt Lays Yesler Way Parking

A crew of about fifty men from Barber Asphalt began laying the concrete foundation for parking on Yesler Way at Jefferson and Third today. The work force is well organized and appears to be under supervision.

Barber Asphalt Company Yesler Way Jefferson At Thirday

Streets to Reopen Within Weeks After Five Month Closure

Workers along the thoroughfares vow to finish urgent improvements and reopen roads in two to three weeks after nearly five months of closure. Public patience is tested as delays loom and contractors push to meet the deadline.

Judge Battle Seriously Ill After Appendicitis Attack

Judge Abfred Battle lies in Beattle General Hospital in precarious condition after a sudden attack of appendicitis. An operation by Dr. Newlands yesterday evening followed a period of good health and spirits, with the patient showing improving signs today.

Ab Fred Beattle General Hospital Newlands

Tragic double shooting in Fifth Avenue home

New York on May 7 reports Miss Agatha Waters, a young member of high society, shot in her bed by her mother Mrs Mary Waters, 52, wife of a prominent banker. The mother then killed herself, believed to be temporarily insane.

New York Agatha Waters Four Hundred Mary BE. Waters

Plans for Cedar River water main upgrade

Plans nearing completion for a new 62 inch water main from the Cedar River to the city. The route follows the present 42 inch main, with presentation to the fire and water committee forthcoming. Assistant City Engineer Scott led the planning effort.

Cedar River Fire and Water Committee Council Scott

Mob Attacks Man's Home Near Pleasant View

Marvin Winters was shot and killed while Thomas Stewart and his young daughter were severely wounded in a mob attack on Stewart's home near Pleasant View Cheatham County Tennessee. A warning letter had warned Stewart to leave the neighborhood within 10 days or his family would be killed. No motive is known.

Nashville Tenn Marvin Winters Thomas Stewart Stewart Pleasant View Cheatham County

Knights of Pythias Conclave Set for Seattle Meeting

The twenty third annual grand conclave will be held at the Knights of Pythias hall in Seattle on May 16 17 and 18 with events at Meat and Pike. Mayor Moora will open the session and Grand Chancellor J W McArthur of Spokane will speak.

Knights of Pythias Seattle Knights of Pythias Hall Meat and Pike Moora J. W. McArthur Spokane

Steamer Tampico Carries Cannery Supplies to Alaska

The steamer Tampico sailed with cannery supplies for Chignik and Uyak and a deck load of piles for the Alaska Central railroad at Benard. The ship is chartered for one trip by the Northwestern Steamship Co.

Chignik Uyak Alaska Central Railroad Benard Northwestern Steamship Co

Notice to Water Consumers Delinquency Warning

Water rent due in May for May June and July becomes delinquent if unpaid by July 31. District lies between Gater and Union streets, bay and lake. Metered water due from the 1st to the 20th of each month and becomes delinquent on the 20th.

Gater Union Bay and Lake

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