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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1906

Page

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Controversy Over Cotterill Lyons Ballot Battle

A heated county election dispute centers on Cotterill and Lyons for the state senate seat. Allegations of ballot tampering, guarded ballots, and closed-door counts surround returns from the Lyons Cotterill district. The matter involves Auditor Agnew and Republican leaders as officials claim the canvass was controlled by party forces.

Lyons Agnew Gemate Cot Senate Cotterill Lyons Cottert The Star Cotteril Auditor Court House Leone Returme Partheons of Conover Republian

Body Resting in New Mausoleum Across Wade Memorial

The body lies in a newly completed mausoleum opposite the Wade memorial. A granite walk 200 feet long leads to the monument. The building, costing $100,000, presents a simple grand design and marks the late party leader's burial site.

Buailding Wade

Warvey Scott Suit Settled In Oregonian Case

A legal notice from the Oregonian reports that Warvey Scott, also known as Butler, had a suit settled after several days of dispute. The outcome resolves allegations of damages connected to a Great Northern matter.

W. Scott Ox la Oregonian Butler Daman

Carpenters Ask For Higher Wages In City Petition

City carpenters petition for wage increase from 3.50 to 4.60 dollars a day arguing rival trades earn 4 dollars daily and union scale sits at 6 dollars. The claim highlights pay disparity and seeks alignment with other trades.

Carpenters Oatelde Carpenters Union Seale

Thugs Raid Bellingham Bank Hit in Nevada

A gang of thieves believed to hail from San Francisco battered C Wiggin s, knocked him unconscious, and escaped with over $100 in cash in Bellingham Nevada. Police seek suspects and urge witnesses to come forward.

Bellingham Nev San Francisco C. Wigsine Wiggins

Calgary bank cashier arrested in Chicago for fraud

Calgary Alberta banker Perry Roberts, cashier at the Calgary bank, was arrested at Chicago depot following a telegram from Calgary police announcing he was wanted for fraud. The arrest was reported by the Scripps Telegraph Service.

Scripps Telegraph Service Chicago T Perry Roberts Calgary Alberta

Titus Trial Opens as Courtroom Fills with Socialists

Proceedings at the superior court this morning drew a large socialist crowd. Dr Titue testified briefly before City Attorney De Braller declined cross examination. The case is expected to go to the jury late this afternoon.

HFP Titus Ertorrial Court Prater Titue de Braller

Seattle Will Not Send Delegates to Labor Convention

Seattle will not send delegates to the 26th annual American Federation of Labor convention in Minneapolis on November 13. Samuel Gompers and Frank Morrison issued the official call to unions not represented locally. Railroads offered a fare and a third round trip from all points to Minneapolis.

Seattle American Federation of Labor Norman Hall Minneapolis Minn Samuel Gompere Frank Morrison Minneapolie

Extend Boycott Effort Aimed at Carl Upmann

Chairman Daniel Harris of the Cigarmakers' union travels to Beattie to extend the organized fight against Carl Upmann's cigars. Harris leads the joint advisory board of New York area Cigarmakers' unions and presides over the New York State Federation of Labor as part of a decade long campaign.

Daniel Harris Cigarmakers’ Union Beattie Carl Upmann Harris Cigarmakers’ Unions New York and Vicinity New York

Charles Wray Buried Today

Funeral services for Charles Wray, who died at Providence hospital, were held at 2 30 pm from Henney-Watson parlors. The Aerie lodge No 1 F O E, of which he belonged, sponsored the service. Burial followed at Lake View Cemetery.

Charles Wray Providence Hospital Henney-Watson Company Aerie Lodge No. 1 F. O. BE Lake View Cemetery

City Comptroller Moves Amid Spring Fever

City Comptroller H. W. Carroll announced a move after a large bundle of records arrived at his office. He said he is relocating from Cherry Ave and Lake Washington to Broadway Ave N and Mercer St to secure a new residence.

H. W. Carroll

Congressman-Elect Favrot Kills Old Friend in Baton Rouge

In Baton Rouge on election night, Congressman-elect George Favrot shot and killed Dr. H. Ho Aldrich after a private quarrel. The incident occurred near the Istroma Hotel as a crowd of socialites watched. Aldrich lay dead with two bullet wounds to the neck. Favrot was arrested and did not provide details beyond stating the matter was a private dispute.

Scripps Telegraph Service Baton Rouge Clest George Favrot H. Ho Aldrich Cit Cena Judge Favret Istromma Judge Favrot Raymond Buildin Dr. Aldrich

Alaska gold output estimates range around twenty million

Governor Hogart cites a 1906 Alaska gold output near 21 million dollars with SE Alaska at 4.6 million. Banks and experts differ on totals for Tanana, Seward Peninsula, and Skagway regions, with some estimates as low as 13 million and others surpassing 21 million. The debate places Alaska high among U S gold producers behind Colorado and California.

Hogaart Alaska Ketchikan Thie Fairbanks Nome Alaska Pacific Express Company Nowe Seward Peninsula Skagway Hoggetts Ing United States Colorado California

Ordinance May Be Vetoed by City Council

The firearm ordinance passed by the city council Monday night is likely to be vetoed by Mayor Moore in May or soon after. He says the draft is not strict enough and proposes stricter rules including mandatory police notification and immediate patrol checks of purchasers to prevent reckless shootings in Seattle.

Moore Elsc

Amendments in Washington Vote Sparks Mixed Results

The report notes amendments to expand state powers faced mixed results across counties. In Tacoma County fierce opposition influenced the tally, with early figures showing a heavy tilt against the amendments though totals vary by locality.

Washington Emi Tacoma

Fatal logging accident near Hood Canal claims second worker

Ingebregt Sneve, a second faller for Esatus Logeite, was struck by a felled tree near Hood Canal and killed instantly. He was about 33 years old.

Wille Ingebregt Sneve Esatus Logeite Company Hood Canal

Negro Woman 9 Murdered in Georgia Farm Incident

On a Georgia farm near Perlman Hicks the negro who shot John A. Akridge last Sunday is still at large. The wife of Hicks was found dead in her home shot with over 20 bullets. Nearby a second man who aided Hicks reportedly died from several gunshot wounds. The coroner was notified and Hicks remains unfound.

Scrippe Telegraph Service Perlmam Hicks John A. Akridgee

Logger Fatally Shot by Drunk Logger in Pe Ell

CHENMALIS Nov. F H. Craton, a Pe Ell citizen, was shot and probably fatally wounded yesterday by George Trent, a logger, who was drunk and roaming the streets with a revolver. Craton was part of a committee attempting to capture Trent. Trent is jailed as no marshal is in town.

Star Special Chenmalis H. Craton Pe Ell Here George Trent Trent Craton

Kennewick Case Before Court

The preliminary hearing for Robert Barker the Kennewick robber began yesterday. Barker is charged with the murder of Marshal Glover but says he did not kill Glover and only fired at Sheriff Mee Neill. Evidence suggests intent to kill officers. Sheriff McNeill remains confined to bed with a stomach wound healing slowly but not life threatening.

Star Special Service Prosser Robert Barker Kennewick Marshal Glover Glover Mee Neill McNeill

Applicants Fail to Appear for Civil Service Exams

The civil service commission reports low turnout for exams with engineers license and draftsmen computer tests. Of 43 engineer applicants, 14 appeared. of 32 for computers and draftsmen, 16 appeared. Regular patrolmen exam set for November 138. Samuel B Glasgow funeral held at 2 pm from 132 N Broadway with interment at Lake View cemetery.

Civil Service Commission Samuel B. Glasgow N. Broadway Lake View Cemetery

CAFE BLOWERS ACCESS NEW ENGLAND GRANITE OFFICE SAFE

CAFE burglars drilled through a back door and inner safe to loot the New England Granite & Marble Company at 522 Pike, taking papers and valuables valued at about 900 dollars. They escaped before money was removed, after E B Uden anticipated a 1000 dollar payment yesterday. Detective Phillips leads the case with no clues found.

Fafe New England Granite & Marble Company Pike At Wnafe E. BE. Uden Phillips

Captain Eaton Lost In Gale Off West Seattle

Captain John Eaton, veteran tug and steamship skipper, vanished after launching an antiquated 24 foot steam launch loaded with a range and furniture during rough seas from West Seattle ferry slip to McNeil Island sanitarium. Despite searches none of the craft or body has been found. residents along Puget Sound alerted to report any sign of him or wreckage.

John Eaton Weet Seattle Captain Eaton Eaton McNeil's Island Tacoma Star Steamship Company McNeils Island Me Net West Seattle Cove Mascot Henry Smith

London duo plan seven year world cruise by yacht

Jack London and his wife prepare to sail around the world in a 45 foot yacht with a crew of three from San Francisco. They expect seven years at sea visiting New Zealand Australia China Africa Europe and South America while London continues writing fiction.

Glen Ellen Cal Jack London San Francisco Bay Mrs. London New Zealand Australia China Africa Europe South America Mr. London

The Cortelyou Pie Tradition Among Cabinet Wives

Washington D C November 8 Women of the cabinet set boast baking prowess and often share samples with Mrs Roosevelt and other society figures. Mrs Cortelyou is noted for the best tenor pie and hosts rely on her pies for informal luncheons.

Washington, D. C Taft Cincinnati Senator Clark Vient

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