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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1906
Page
1
Brady killed a woman named Shannon with a revolver after learning of her engagement to A Curry. He fired three shots and wounded himself, then turned the gun on himself in the bedroom. The incident occurred at a residence, with Brady later taken to Wayside Mission for treatment.
Gane and Herman signed for a two rounder boxing match to finish on New Year’s Day at the Tonopah club. The purse is $20,000 with the winner receiving 60 percent and the loser 40 percent. Weigh in set at 193 pounds two hours before the bout. Geos ends his theater engagement to train.
In Heatthc district at 3 this morning three masked hold up men confronted waiter Carl Dittmar and robbed him after pistol whipping him. Patrolmen Keefe and McCey chased and captured the suspects, led by Stewart Brown known as the Rent, a Spokane criminal alias. Edward Murray and Brown confessed. the gun was not found.
Plain report on county candidates outlines offenses and costs. A meeting in the New York block reviewed the audit and impending public release. Officials indicated not every detail would be published, citing propriety and privacy concerns.
The document notes that some candidates show a near balance of merits and demerits so the reports will be brief, while other cases warrant longer, more detailed substantiation. It references evidence and related items in the report.
Hugh Perkins aged 12, son of Mr and Mrs H O Perkins, was crossing a track in front of a Green Lake street car when struck by a second car. He suffered severe leg injuries likely amputation, head injuries, possible internal harm, and was taken to Providence hospital.
Superior Judge Frater continued the change of venue application by Chester Thompson's attorneys to next Saturday. The murder case involving Judge G Meade Emory raises substantial prejudice in the county, with filings in the superior court by Morris Southard Shipley.
Police detain 15 individuals overnight after socialist meetings on streets sparked arrests. A City Detective Philbrick was assaulted, and others face disorderly conduct charges. Among those held are E C Johnson, H Johns, Jobs Downer, D Burgess, Carl Schwantje, Max Dabro, Richard Kruegerm, Thomas Long, B E Martin, Arthur Jensen, John Hummer, James Lund, A Wagenknecht, Emil Herman, Bam Williamson, John T North. FE J Brown protests police ban on meeting with detainees.
A cursory probe finds improper expenditures totaling 4283 with 2500 tied to county commissioners living at home on meals car fare and hotel bills. The tax levy rose from 356000 to 678000 over four years and debt reached 903000, signaling broader mismanagement and calls for new county leadership.
Charles Kenworthy a former Diller hotel bartender lay in a Kingsbury hotel room after an attempted suicide by gas. Doctors described his condition as very critical with little hope of recovery. Brother Fred Kenworthy arrived from Tacoma and stayed at the bedside.
Telegrams from Andrew Poruseth, business agent at Ben Frencieco, report the seamen's strike on the Pacific Coast has been settled. Terms are entirely satisfactory and details will be sent by mail. No information to newspapers.
Secretary Taft toured southern Idaho in a special train today stopping at Pocatello Rho shone Glenns Ferry Mountain Home and Nampa where large crowds heard him on national issues. He urged preserving the party in power in Congress and supporting Governor Gooding for reelection as a stand against railroad rebates trusts and discrimination. He arrives in Boise at 3 PM with a schedule of multiple addresses.
Police Judge Gordon told F Campbell that he would jail him and fine him, noting no whipping post authority. Campbell, drunk on an Alaska steamer, choked his wife and threatened to throw their baby from a window. Mrs Campbell testified the offense occurred at a Hiatt Street rooming house. Also fined and jailed were Martin Kelly for similar abuse.
A warrant is sworn for the arrest of V. Slogay of Spokane on a charge of passing a bad $18 check on C. D. Elder connected with Horseshoe Liquor Co. The check was drawn in Elder’s favor and funds were not available. Slogay fled to Spokane and was denied surrender at the county jail due to insufficient funds.
Frank Wechselberger reports his wife disappeared from the Queen City hotel taking $850 of his money. The couple recently married in Tacoma. the wife was identified as Mrs Moott before the marriage.
U S Marshal G F Warren arrives on the Senator with witnesses for the cases of Captains Newth and Bodfiah charged with crimes on the high seas. Both captains bond 7500 and must report November 7. Warren notes little crime at Nome and reports a close community with upcoming social events.
Chairman Griggs of the Democratic committee predicts the next House will be controlled by Democrats with at least a 20 vote majority, per an official forecast.
Edwin V. Brake, Colorado Republican state labor commissioner, repudiates his party and urges all workers to vote for the Democrats in the election.
Jesse M Hall spoke to The Star at Providence hospital saying he is strengthening and plans to leave tonight for his mother's home on Sixteenth Avenue. He described a hard siege, with a paralyzed left arm and a recovered right lung, and noted his doctors and family supplied tireless care.
W. L. Cummings, backing Kenneth Mackintosh, accuses Charles A. Reynolds of courting saloon vote and leniency for barroom men. Cummings cites Reynolds presence at saloon talks with Mayor Moore and alleges Reynolds campaign relies on saloon support. He calls Reynolds morally unfit for the office. Reynolds denies using Mayor Moore’s name.
Mary A Buchanan testified that six days of cohabitation ended in desertion and drunkenness, prompting Judge Frater to grant divorces to multiple petitioners. Robert H. Buchanan, a saloonkeeper, defaulted. others named include Nellie Black and Cora Kellogg, with various degrees of abandonment and separation cited.
The battleship Virginia was struck on the starboard quarter by the Old Dominion steamship Monroe as both moved toward the Norfolk navy yard. Damage to Virginia included scarring and displaced guns, while Monroe’s bow plates were stove in. No official account yet. fault unclear.
The commission released results from the September 29 service examination for fire department driver positions and other roles. Six applicants were shortlisted after the medical exam and four failed to pass. names include Rodgers, McDonald, Scribner, Anderson, and others.
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