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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1906
Page
5
Fragmentary report notes defeat of Tillman amendment in the senate with no debate on certain provisions. References to commerce commission operations, remuneration concerns, and a prohibition on specific linking actions. Mentions preliminary junctions and two-year terms in context of the failing amendment.
In Minnesota on May 12 three directors of a paper trust faced fines of 10 cents each in a federal court. The group withdrew bonds and filed to dissolve the general company as the trust reorganizes to avoid government action.
Secretary Moody announced a government victory in a St Paul paper trust investigation. He said the action spurred a 30 percent drop in paper prices to consumers since the suit began. Co-defendants include twenty one Midwestern papers.
Secretary Metcalf urged Congress to provide an additional 100000 for Angel Island and to raise the original 206000 appropriation to 746000 due to higher labor and material costs after the earthquake.
In Philadelphia on May 12 a man identified as L. Yarnell aged 30 or 0 fatally shot his wife aged 72 and then killed himself. Police report no known motive for the double death.
Beattie Hat Factory at 1210 Becond av offers sale hats at 1.00 each from $2.50 to $8.00 prices. Spring models in colors like black, brown, pearl and blue pearl are available. Open to dealers. quantity discounts and whole-lot offers. Window display announced for Monday morning sale.
Two men James Kelly aged 4 and F An drews aged 24 were arrested by Patrolman Damm at the southern city edge after a reported burglary attempt. They claimed to have come from Second Avenue and were taken to police headquarters following a brief foot chase.
Police report two men captured after a struggle with one man grabbing the other. At headquarters officers found two gold watches and $58.60 on Andrews, believed to be stolen along with the watermen. Both prisoners to be held for records check.
A May report from Washington notes a patient at the government Insane asylum identified as Dodge has regained his reason following a blow to the head. The incident underscores care standards at the facility.
A patient sustained injuries during a fight with another patient at a medical facility. Staff intervened and authorities were notified as the incident is reviewed for safety and accountability.
Rabbi Joseph Silverman argues that making fiction of high quality affordable will attract more readers and increase demand. He suggests educated public taste improves literary outcomes for society and calls for accessible, solid fiction.
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