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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1906
Page
7
Letter from Simon Brown of Seattle pleads for a fireman position and offers $1,400 as a bribe to gain entry. Kellogg replies he cannot assist, noting the rich pay and perks of such posts and declining the offer.
May 24. At Philadelphia hearings before the Interstate Commerce Commission witnesses testified about rates and alleged payments by coal operators. Former officials and judges connected to Standard Oil subsidiary cases were to be questioned on manipulation and prior rulings.
A San Francisco fire board meeting resulted in doubling insurance rates for members, with binding action on the burned section and overall rate changes favored by the group. The report hints at societal impact as youth engagement grows amid the policy shift.
The opening of banks for unrestricted business has spurred a rapid building surge. Scores of new frame structures began construction the morning after the banks resumed operations, signaling renewed activity and investor confidence in the local economy.
Great Northern Railway announces schedule changes effective June 3. The through train from Seattle to the east moves from evening to 9 15 AM. Vancouver route and Seattle Spokane service await official action.
Juneau report states the Republican territorial committee asked for primaries on June 4 as a preliminary step toward a convention to be held July 14.
The General Federation of Women's Clubs holds its biennial meeting at St Paul from May to June 7. The Chicago Great Western Railway offers round trip tickets from May 24 to June 6 with one fare plus 2.90 and extension privileges. For details contact any Great Western agent or J P Kimer in St Paul Minnesota.
President Roosevelt's pick Potter Charles Sullivan for United States district attorney of Western Washington faces Senate Judiciary Committee delays. Aninepplog and A G McItride charges accuse Sullivan of wrongdoing, including a claim he "sold him out" in a mining property dispute near Nome and Beattie.
A collage of humorous lines and brief anecdotes from readers and columnists. It mixes quips about politics, romance, sports and daily life, mentioning a Boston mayor, a marriage near Corbin Kentucky, a barber in Love City, and a joke about married men living longer.
A runaway express team led by Tom Quigley struck a delivery wagon from O B Littel at the Columba street corner. Driver J M Techt was thrown free and dragged 30 feet, suffering facial bruises while continuing to smoke a pipe. The glass load survived intact and neither team horse was injured.
Ballard notes the seven week strike remains unresolved with influx of southern workers. Many new workers work at Phoenix mill and Seattle Cedar mill while others join strikers. Union finds out of town jobs for some, water system update improves supply, pumping to 2.3 million gallons daily.
A bankruptcy petition was filed by Guy M Thompson Stoelting Dunn and A J Barber directed to appear in federal court on May 1, directing C P Storey to answer the petition in bankruptcy against C P Storey & Co in the matter brought by Thompson Dunn and Barber.
The record alleges excess of $1,000 claims against Storey in bankruptcy. A chattel mortgage on his property is asserted as the basis, with a receiver appointed for the company soon after.
Washington May 4 The senate passed the free alcohol bill extending its effect to January 1. Denaturing of alcohol will be required upon application by any registered distillery.
The Presbyterian General Assembly today marks the 200th anniversary of the first assembly held in America. Messages from parts of the world arrive as delegates reflect on the church’s history and mission in May.
The civil services commission ruled that Potcofficere Bergstrom and Lockhwood did not overstep authority nor act unbecomingly in a search of Eugene Brunner's restaurant on a without warrant allegation. Charges are dismissed.
At Fremont last night the Swedish American National Union elected officers for next year. President Joan Létonive, vice president N. Soterquiet, and secretary Ierael Nelson. The union includes Swedish people from Beattie and the suburbs and a membership of 260.
Osteopathy advertised as a world wide practice curing the sick without knife, drag or pain. Treateenta, $19 monthly. Examination free at Kirkaville Infirmary of Osteopathy, 114 Washington Building.
May Mre Dora Montefiiora, a leading woman suffragist, denounced the chancellor of the exchequer as an assassin and delayed the movement. James Pryce and John Sinclair were also assailed while the woman’s house was barricaded and ringed by police for tax resistance.
Lisbon May 24 reports say the crew of the Portuguese cruiser San Raphael mutinied and the officers sail only under mutineer orders. The vessel was last seen en route to South America as navy officials refrain from confirming details.
WILL CHARTER STEAMER, President Ford, of the Pacific Coast company, who left yesterday for New York city to confer with Director Cannon, stated that the deal for the purchase of the steam er Morro Castle had fallen through While east he will possibly charter or purchase another steamer for the Pacific run. One steamer in now being constructed at Camden, and while east the directors may author ize two more steamers to be imme diately built. Mr. Ford will be ab sent five or six weeks.
Harbormaster Jensen remains in charge today while Capt. Russell reports no change. A final transfer was announced as potentially happening tomorrow if proper instructions are issued, with Capt. urging the move be legally accomplished.
The Steamer Santa Clara reached port this afternoon from Valdez and Seward carrying 67 passengers.
Washington D C May 4 Former Chief Parker Wallace of the Panama Canal sends a letter to Chairman Millard in reply to Tafts testimony accusing the secretary of statements meant to affect his reputation for veracity and charging Gov Magoon with a breach of confidence.
The 223 ton Marion schooner Marton was wrecked on the coast west of Chignik about two weeks ago while sailing from San Francisco with supplies. Seven crew were rescued and moved to Valdez aboard the Dora. Captain Alfred Crofty of the Edith reported the loss. The Marton, owned by the Alaska Packers' Association, had departed March 19. The crew will sail south on the next passenger steamer from Valdez.
Three convicts die in Raleigh on May 24 during an incident at the Western society facility. MacMillan, noted as a new member, is among those killed. Local authorities investigate the deadly event and assess security failures.
A report notes a convict camp attempted escape with four others fleeing the facility. Details on location, time, and identities are sparse in the fragments available.
Osnkosh Wisconsin May 4 Artavet Dundie a farmer was arrested by the humane society charged with habitually harnessing his motherless children to a plow and driving them in a field until they were black and blue. The brute was found in the act by an automobile party passing the place. Neighbors threaten to tar and feather the man.
In Decatur on May 24 the Cumberland Presbyterians ratified a merger with the Presbyterian church despite loyalist protests. More than 100 loyalists formed a new assembly, declared the union void, and began organizing the Cumberland church again, saying they will appeal to the membership to support them.
A verdict of mischance was returned by the jury in the inquest into Charles L. Spier’s death from a pistol wound at his Staten Island home on May 7. Spier, personal representative of H. M. Rogers of the Standard Oil Company, was shot by his wife in the hallway moments after waking her to report a burglar in the house.
A. D. Puter, arrested in Alameda for defrauding the government of lands in Oregon, was arraigned before US Commissioner Peacock and waived examination. His bond was set at 10,000 dollars, and an officer leaves for Oregon with Puter today. He denied surrendering any money to Burns or anyone else in Boston.
In Bellingham on May 4 True Merrill, a logwer, was sent headfirst down a 600-foot flume while trying to dislodge timber above the Nook valley conduit. He survived the fall after shooting out at the end like a human bullet as water rushed by.
Cleveland May 24 The Standard Oil Company was furnished with copies of telegrams sent or received by its competitors as part of the investigation at the Interstate Commerce Commission hearings in this city.
Madrid reports King Alfonso and court dignitaries departed for the frontier to meet Princess Ens amid crowd scenes. The parties are expected to meet tomorrow at Yrua. In Dillonvale Ohio on May 24 no coal mines opened with non union workers as planned by United States Coal Company due to a lack of skilled labor.
The morning vote at Des Moines completed a long movement toward uniting the Presbyterian and Cumberland Presbyterian churches begun in 1810. The combined church would grow from 1,250,000 to about 1,395,000 members with minimal local impact.
The Presbyterian convention adopted plans for churches on special temperance lines. The Unitarian church was excluded by the insertion of the word divine.
Secretary Metcalf released a report from the immigration commissioner general stating that the Chinese boycott of American goods was virtually encouraged by the Chinese government.
The Caswell, sailing from Seattle for Cook Inlet over a month ago, is reported three weeks into the trip with the vessel 90 miles south of Juneau when the Jefferson passed south. Captain Swift, owner, has joined the Caswell at Ketchikan. A separate mine fire rages in Starkville and Engelville mines, with 200 miners reached by bosses on Wednesday.
On Pike Street the Jersey Butter Store at 503 has torn down prices on teas coffees butter cheese and canned goods as part of widening the thoroughfare. The ad promotes free items for dogs and mentions a general sale tone.
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