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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1906
Page
1
A mentally unbalanced woman in Seattle published a sensational prophecy about a global disaster. The Star notes readers in San Francisco and Seattle were unsettled by the tale, describing it as silly yet serious and urging tolerance despite alarm it caused.
Francisco May 26 a fatal clash erupted between two campers Edward Kilcline and William Kell over tent placement. Rain soaked ground as both men swung pickaxes fatally wounding Kilcline. Kell lay mortally wounded. Authorities arrested Wan as the fight escalated.
City debates a $5 million trolley system with estimates by City Engineer Thomson and Mayor Moore. Opponents warn against high costs while supporters say bonds would burden taxpayers similarly to the Seattle line. plans target a July 1 completion with per mile estimates varying by block features.
Deputy U S Marshal Lathe returned from Port Townsend with Fransen, a sailor held on murder charges after Marty Stubley was killed aboard a boat. Port Townsend suspects a crooked plan tied to Stubley’s companion Gunderson, while authorities doubt Fransen's claim he fired to prevent eye gouging.
May 26 in Tulsa a locomotive owned by Continental Coal Co was blown to fragments by dynamite. W. Casner cashier of the First National Bank of Tulsa is arrested for alleged participation. he owns property along the line. More arrests expected.
Wholesale lumber interests of Oregon and Washington will form a new association modeled after the Pacific Coast Lumber Manufacturing group. At a Lumbermen’s Club meeting W. M. Bolcom was named temporary president and Priest Conner secretary. A committee will draft articles of incorporation under state law, with next Saturday’s meeting set to promote the plan.
Friday action saw W J Russell assume harbor master duties after Jensen voluntarily surrendered the office following talks with corporation counsel Calhoun. Jensen asked about future responsibility if Russell is confirmed, with council pending a Monday night vote by the harbor and wharves committee.
Police deny Fireman Baril Littles charges that patrolmen were involved in dock looting after the Arlington wharf fire. Patrolmen and officers sign statements affirming no involvement and hand documents to Chief Wappenstein as investigators proceed without corroboration.
George L. Lane of Mansfield testified before the Interstate Commerce Commission that he was hired by C. M. Lynana of Cleveland to drive out competing freight and independent peddlers by force or intimidation. Lane said the plan aimed to kill off rivals, though in several towns it failed as Vahey of Youngstown resisted and customers rejected the tactic.
A U S observer in Toategeh reported a Great Northern steamer named Dakota entering a strait amid a Pacific transit wind and rain. The misidentification led to excitement in Seattle as the misread vessel sank in mist, with confusion over a Yokohama to Vancouver liner.
In a courtroom clash Deputy Prosecutor Vandevere accused attorney James W. Casey of taking $500 from John Hogue to obtain a new trial. A scuffle on the courthouse stairs left Vandevere uninjured while Casey bore a black eye and denied all illegal practice. The judge ordered a criminal information for extortion.
The sociological club of the First Presbyterian church invites Mayor Moore and John L Wilson to address attendees on Friday evening June 2. Moore will discuss Law Enforcement while Wilson covers Direct Primary.
Mayor proposes drastic salary reductions for city and county departments to meet a reduced appropriation. Reapportionment would cut wages across the board while preserving employed staff, arguing families depend on steady work.
Veterans groups plan a 3 PM Memorial Day sermon at First Presbyterian by Rev M A Matthews and a musical program. Wednesday events at Grand Opera House include an address by Corwin Shank and reading of Lincoln's Gettysburg Address, with ex Confederate veterans joining in. Parade departs Madison St at 9 45 AM led by Tenth Regiment Band and guards, U S Navy, G A R posts, and other groups to decorate graves at the cemetery.
A Keystone Improvement Club circular urges Councilman Reynolds of the Tenth Ward to resign or face a recall vote. The dispute centers on Reynolds approving street committee action blocking a petition to open streets near property tied to the House of the Good Shepherd, amid broader complaints of ignoring constituents and liquor license issues.
A brief notice warns parents of a second offense and imposes a fine of 810 or ten days’ confinement, or both, as applicable. The wording indicates a community or school district discipline guideline being cited for repeat violations.
Chief of Police Wappenstein orders strict enforcement of the curfew ordinance. Children under 16 must be home or with a guardian after 10 pm from April 1 to October, and after 9 pm the rest of the year. The law forbids minors on the street without adult supervision or authorized errands.
George Millett fought Frank Summers in a saloon on 4th Ave after Millett wore a Butt In badge. Summers pressed assault and battery charges against Elliott. case set before Judge Gordon in the police court Monday. Summers and friends were allegedly involved in brewery stock dealings when Elliott approached.
In 1892 during the Homestead strike Alex Berkman, a Russian immigrant, attempted to assassinate Henry Frick at Frick’s Fifth Avenue office. Berkman fired a revolver and waved a knife while Frick and U.S. Minister John G. A. Leishman defended themselves. Berkman was overpowered and injured parties received minor wounds.
Archival report notes Alex Berkman, held two days before release, served term for shooting Henry Frick and nearing completion of a sentence for a minor offense tied to the attempted assassination. Parole date recorded as May 18.
The speaker reflects on a 34 year life span with 14 years in prison. He states no complaint remains and that he has largely paid the penalty for his deeds. He claims to owe nothing to anyone and asks for nothing from others.
The speaker recalls studying in prison and reframing obedience. He argues his motive was to strike at tyranny embodied by Mr. Frick and to help starving workers at Homestead. He acknowledges doubts about violence but insists the cause justified extreme action.
A prisoner declares readiness to fight oppression, urging the oppressed to identify their enemies and unite to cast off the yoke. He claims strong health, notes friends in Russia and America, and condemns capital as injustice while pledging to resist with reason and intelligence. He expects to visit Rosela and continue reading supplied by friends.
A test case will challenge Chief Wappenstein’s ban on fortune tellers palmists and other future gazers for a fee. Rev Miss Rice, a self styled clairvoyant, was arrested with Special Officers Clark and Barck. Supporters fund the defense and plan appeals if needed.
Marcus Hanson was fined five dollars in the superior court after failing to bring all three children to justify their unexcused school absences. He delivered incomplete explanations and his responses to Judge Frater were deemed disrespectful.
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