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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1906
Page
1
Nov 5 New York faces a tricky vote with Mearet and Hughes in contention. League head Max Shmeen alleges heavy payments to district leaders while Chief Weodruff expects Hughes will win. 70 000 police will shift duties to avoid interference as patrols relocate.
The court issued a writ of habeas corpus for Leonard Leopold accused of killing Margaret Leslie. His attorney says police planned to take him to the murder scene to force a confession. Sheriff J Pinckney is ordered to guard Leopold from police until his trial.
The state faces a largely indifferent campaign with Republicans favored to win most offices though diminished margins. Democrats hope for gains in local and legislative races by exploiting county irregularities and labor support. Key contests include F A Macdonald versus E M Williams and George Cotterill versus Joe Lyons.
Telegraph service notes 45 states, several governors and state officers up for election. Mentions Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, California, Texas, Florida, and others with independent and party tickets. Reports election mood, party campaigns, and predicted outcomes ahead of results. Includes reference to President to receive returns at the White House and votes in Oyster Bay.
In Boise Republican Chairman Brady predicts Gov Gooding will win with a 15,000 majority and 61 of 72 legislature seats. Democratic Chair Lockhart counters for a Democratic majority. Milwaukee reports mixed bets with Davison leading 6,000 to 100,000 and Democrats expecting about 15,000 overall. Congressional fate for Babbock remains uncertain amid light voting signals.
Boston advertising features Thomas Law sons aiding John St. Meren and denouncing money power, urging public rights in a half page ad. Des Moines reports Governor Cummings claiming a 100600 vote majority with Democrats claiming a 25000 plurality, signaling close race outcomes.
In an incomplete opinion issued today, Republicans are forecast to win Colorado by a majority of 10 900 votes. The source notes this is an advisory projection rather than a final tally.
The weather bureau reports fair and warm conditions in the east, middle west, and south with rain in the Midwest, Minnesota to see rain or snow, colder conditions in Montana, and interior areas of Washington and Oregon may experience cooler weather.
The Coliseum skating rink at Third Ave and James St opens Tuesday night. The surface is larger and faster than any US rink. D'Urbano's Royal Italian band of 40 pieces plays daily and on Sundays offers two sacred concerts. Refined amusements promised by manager Koller after 20 years in the business.
The Supreme Court today effectively sustains the validity of the franchise tax levy in dismissing the Covington and Cincinnati case against Auditor Hager. The decision endorses the tax measure and closes the challenge, leaving the levy intact.
The Milwaukee court ruled that Capt. Pabst illegally transferred 4 million dollars of his estate to an heir before death and ordered the estate to pay about 156 thousand dollars as inheritance tax to the state treasury.
Report from Kiangsu mainland missionaries warns of a severe famine endangering up to ten million people. Magistrates block exits to the district and take no relief steps, raising fears of continuing disorder and humanitarian crisis.
Judge Gordon has not issued a ruling in the cases of Dr Titus J A McCorklen H A Adama T Wiswell and E J Brown charged with obstructing city streets. The matter consumed four hours last Saturday as defense attorneys prepare authorities for submission once the court can hear them, but not before tomorrow. Sixteen socialists arrested Friday night on related charges have been held on bail and face trial November 14.
Frisco police say Lew in V Dabnet or John Kain and John Spiemaon were arrested after a murderous assault on jeweler Marty A. Behrend. They are believed to be part of the gas-pipe murder and robbery gang terrorizing the city for weeks. Blemeon, released seven years ago after a five year term, and Datnettx are noted in police records as connected to prior crimes.
Annual meeting of the Christian and Missionary Alliance will be hosted at Goapel Tabernacle Main at between 12th and 14th avenues. Sessions Friday November 9 at 2 40 p m and 7 30 p m and Saturday at the same times. Speakers include Rev G N Eldridge of Indianapolis Rev Thomas Warenip of South China and Rev C D Sawtell of Portland Ore along with others.
Rodger Omar, detective in charge, says the Thaw defense will pursue a plea of justification. He notes the attorneys will not argue insanity for the shot at White, and no reason is given for the change of plans.
For the general election tomorrow the polls will be open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Voters are urged to go early. The forecast calls for occasional rain with south winds.
Detectives pursue a case involving Agnes Peoples a 14 year old repeatedly poisoned over six months Doctors have saved her each time She collapses after a Saturday incident in a Halstead street store Rose Poyer 16 under arrest confessed the poison was given by two unknown young men Police believe more witnesses fear exposure and seek silence
The residence of Dr. Birchard in Renton was burglarized last Friday night. A room occupied by Capt. J. J. Wall, mining engineer at Renton mines, was entered and $84 taken from a pair of trousers. The town marshal of Black Diamond and Beatie authorities have been notified.
Charles Wray, head of the Pacific Coast Amusement Association in the American Bank building, died at Providence hospital at 1 am from Bright's disease. A longtime theatrical executive, he opened Spokane's first theater, worked in San Francisco and Seattle, and spent 17 years with the Considine brothers and the Considine Sullivan group. He was 42, survived by his wife and son Charles Wray Jr., residence 1604 Nineteenth Ave. Funeral plans pending.
A blaze last night consumed J A Hix’s store in Walla Walla causing about 1000 dollars of loss and 600 dollars insurance. A valuable dog, owned by Mr Mix, perished in the fire. The cause is attributed to defective fuel.
Rev Terrence Clark assistant pastor of the Church of the Sacred Heart was found unconscious yesterday morning in the presbytery after a gas leak from a stove tube. He was taken to Providence hospital where doctors could not revive him. Clark, 62, had served as pastor for two years.
Calhoun Denny and Ewing sell block 164 in Broadway addition to George McLaren for 120000. Lanstrom sells northeast corner of Valley and Seventh to J K Gordon for 12500. Prasch reports lots in Ross's Home addition sold for 7000. Virtue sells water front lots on Lake Union to Angie Cone. McGrath sells Roy and Harvard corner for 9500. H H Lloyd sells Broadway Olive to Helen Bush for 12000. Tide lands block 344 sells to Renton Farm Co for 20000. Ferguson Hotel remodeling planned. Harry Girard sells home at Seventeenth and Olive to Eugene Levy for 14000. Mrs Jennie Marks buys Boylton and BE Union corner for 30000. Audley sells Ninth and Pine corner for 140000. Robinson sells Boyst on Roy corner for 18000. O Shea residence Fifteenth and Aloha sells to Forrest Sutphen for 11000.
Frantic claims over the late John Sullivan estate drive Irish intrigue as exhumations and grave desecrations occur at St. Josephs cemetery in Cork. American commissioners in Seattle face accusations while attorneys including R. W. Prigmore Jas. BR. Howe and Walter A. Keane observe the proceedings amid tense public reaction.
Emma Christina Carlson files for divorce from Brick T. Carlson alleging repeated assaults and cruelty by the Kalmer bar owner. She seeks custody of their minor children and both temporary and permanent alimony. In Newport R. I. the Buensal case against an amusement company awaits decision after barring him from an attraction.
James Brady who killed Mrs Flora Shannon on Saturday afternoon then tried to kill himself, now prays for fatal wounds and says life without her was not worth living. He is guarded at Way side hospital with non fatal wounds and remains in uncertain condition.
Hong Kong reports a Chinese raid in the West River where a British launch and two Chinese launches were seized. The boats fled with about $10,000 to $10,900. no casualties are reported.
Nearly 100 more bench warrants were issued in St Louis at the grand jury request accusing prominent citizens of crookedness in election primaries and registration. Names will be withheld until arrest. It is expected 600 more warrants will be issued.
The Fremont Ballard boulevard meeting occurs at the L H Griffith company office in the Alaska building this evening at 8 o clock. Landscape artist John C Olmsted has been invited to address the gathering.
Excitement at Green Lake Fremont and Ballard as W P Nichols bought a duck crop from Henry Cameron. Small nuggets found with one valued at 50 cents. Crowds predict ducks will be key to future nugget yields. A meeting of those along north of Green Lake is planned.
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