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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Nov 07, 1906

Page

7

Fatal shooting recounted in early California report

In Napa County a man named Henson shot two youths, Louis and John Ragett, after a taunt over marksmanship. The incident occurred yesterday morning when Henson retrieved a cartridge and fired a shotgun, killing the victims. Authorities note Henson provided statements about the cartridge.

Telearach Service N. Cal Louis John Raget Robert Henson John Will Henson Henao

Wcrease Wages Telegraph Service Railroads Cut Wages

The railroad reduced wages by about 10 percent as part of a nationwide move affecting telegraph service workers in the RG, Pa area reported on November 7. Key details describe an across the board wage adjustment impacting operators and related staff.

Rg, Pa Oma

City to borrow 16000 for park connection and Woodland work

The finance committee plans a council meeting to approve a 16000 loan from the water fund for a connecting project near Washington University grounds. The park board seeks 600 to cover related improvements and expects tax, income, and fines to fund the ongoing work and Woodland area curbs.

Council Water Fund Washington University Park Board

Steamer Saratoga Arrives With Noted Passenger Dr F A Cook

The Saratoga reached port from the west with a passenger set of 09 and a freight cargo. The southbound trip was uneventful. Among the passengers was Dr F A Cook, the renowned mountain climber.

Saratoga F. A. Cook

Captain Weaver to Command Vuccatan in New York Move

Captain Weaver sails with the Victoria's vopster crew to New York where N assumes command of the steamer Vuccatan. The Northwestern Steamship Company will bring the Vuccatan around the Horn for the Nome trade with Weaver as chief engineer and Purser Tracy aboard. The rest of the crew will sign on in New York.

Weaver Vopster Victoria Tomorri New York Northwestern Streamship Company Weed Tracy

Laurelhuret grading contract awarded to Graham and McCray

J. R. McLaughlin and Co. assigns the Laurelhuret grading to Graham and McCray. The project removes more than 100000 cubic yards of dirt at over $30000 cost. After grading, sewers and water mains will be laid, cement sidewalks built, and streets asphalted.

J. R. McLaughlin & Co Laurelhuret Graham & McCray

Federal grand jury to be empaneled this afternoon

The federal court will empanel a grand jury this afternoon. Forenoon sessions had set cases for consideration.

Federal Grand Jury Federal Court

London’s Cravenettes Go on Sale Tomorrow in Seattle

London’s department store at 1111 Second Ave offers Cravenette coats in all colors and styles from regular prices 17 to 26 dollars. Ladies receive a bargain at 13.98 and are urged to inspect the selection tomorrow.

London Second Ave Seattle Dr. Clarke Co Wash

Taxed for children angry father appeals to council

Robert Hegen of 2415 Irving av claims Seattle city water department taxes his family of twelve children, charging 10 cents per person over eight. He plans a formal remonstrance before the city council to demand an investigation into the tax, noting bills of 4.35 for the last quarter vs 3.10 expected.

City Water Department Robert Hegen Irving Av Mr. Hegen Seattle Tella Hegen The Water Department Connect Mary Robert Adolph Mandy Romeo Ida Anthony Lillie Rosie Adeline Katrina

Railroad right of way talks loom for Fifthay street

The Union Pacific and Great Northern Railroads may reach a deal today with Fifthay property owners over a 9 foot right of way strip. J D Farrell of Union Pacific notes no official word yet, condem nation actions already started for the strip. A week more is needed to survey a route from the Columbia River to Tacoma.

Union Pacific Great Northern Fifthay Oxget J. D. Farrell

Engineers survey routes for new passenger station

A class and engineers traveled to Centria and located atte there for a passenger station. Eight routes have been surveyed between Tacoma and Chehalis. No work has been done between Tacoma and Beattie. Mr. Farrell will leave the city tomorrow morning and be gone until Sunday.

Centralia Tacoma Chehalis Beattie Farrell

Election returns from county process vote totals reported

Official returns from county precincts show Republican and Democrat tallies for Sheriff Clerk and other offices. Notable figures include Sheriff Smith 6 996, Nelson 4 805. Clerk Case 7 974, Million 3 698. Treasurer Gormity 8 515, Mackie 3 142. Prosecuting Attorney Mackintosh 7 469, Reynrolda 4 189. Assessor Parish 7 842, Davies 4 190. Auditor Agnew 7 589, Smith 4 071. Continuous results and amendments listed alongside local officials and representatives.

Smith Nelson Case Million Gormity Mackie Mackintosh Reynrolda

Commission Rules Express Firms as Common Carriers

The case before Judge Garland in district court ruled that express companies are common carriers and fall under the jurisdiction of the South Dakota public service commission. The decision clears the board to regulate express companies operating within the state.

Fcripps Telegraph Service BIOUX Garland United States Court United States Xpress Company South Dakota Far Commission

Attorney General Bites Atkinson Seeks Light Bond Invalidation

Attorney General Atkinson has started suit in the supreme court to halt the state land commissioners from buying the city's light bonds. Assistant Corporation Counsel Todd travels to Olympia to support the city case. City officials fear Judge Linn will not uphold the bonds validity.

Atkinson Supreme Court State Land Commissioners Todd Olympia Linn

Watch dealer Krugman jailed over misrepresented timepiece

A. Krugman, auctioneer for J. W. Goldstein, Beronday, and Spring 1, was arrested last night on charges of misrepresenting a watch. Megan de nied bailed and spent the night in the city jail but posted a $200 bond this morning for release.

A. Krugman J. W. Goldstein Beronday Wee Megan

Stock Traders Powell and Dunbalton Arrive on Saratoga

A. M. Powell and C. J. Dunbalton, prominent Interior Alaska stock traders, arrived on the Saratoga from Valdez today. They plan to take stock into the interior this winter via the Valdez Fairbanks trail.

A. M. Powell C. J. Dunbalton Alaska Saratoga Valdez Valdez Fairbanks

Missing Yakima County man W O H Fairbanks

W O H Fairbanks remains missing causing alarm with authorities led by Yakima County sheriff investigating the disappearance. Mrs Fairbanks, his mother, confirmed ongoing search and official inquiry.

W. O H. Fairbanks

Divorce Grind Sweeps Superior Court for Decrees

The superior court housed a rush of divorce filings and decrees this morning. Judge Frater granted a decree to Myrta R. Ross against O. B. Rose and to Daisy M. Gervais in a case of non support against George W. Gervais. Mary Williams alleged abandonment against Frank Williams, owner of a lodging house at 1613 Sixth Ave. John G. Hooper filed against Lulu KB. Hooper for desertion in 1898. Kate Johnson seeks separation from Edgar Johnson over failure to support.

Superior Court Frater Myrta R. Ross O. B. Rose Daisy M. Gervais George W. Gervais Mary Williams Frank Williams Williams Sixth Av John G. Hooper Lulu KB Hooper Kate Johnson Edgar Johnson

Genuine Oak Sales The sewed

The Men's Shoe Store at 08 Intaye appears in a garbled OCR fragment for Genuine Oak Sales. The readable bits reference a shoe retailer and an address fragment, offering no clear event or outcome to report.

Intaye

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