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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1906
Page
7
New York reports Democrat lead with Lefarge securing a key nomination. Kansas notes Gov Hooper leading by a large margin amid party confidence. Columbus updates concede Grant Mouser’s Senate bid remains contested while Democrats win five Congress seats. Des Moines recognizes Cummins as elected governor with a sizable majority.
The article hails Egan MS Winner as victorious in a fair competition. It highlights the newspaper child known as Baby Egan and notes the family’s raised laurels. Jack Bean and Mart Exan are described as prominent newspaper men proud of the achievement.
Engineer Thomson has submitted plans for widening 12th Ave. The city will call bids and hold a meeting tonight at the LM Griffith Company in the Meeka Building where a city engineer will explain the project to attendees.
A 13 year old from Perkind was awarded 04600 damages by Tallman in the superior court. The suit claimed personal injuries from an accident at a building on Firat av south where the boy was caught between a floor and an elevator. Burkland and other employees were mentioned in relation to pressers.
The president awards Edward Muray a Medal of Honor for rescuing Robert and Margaret Lewin who stepped onto the track as his locomotive entered Pittsburgh. Muray acted at risk to himself after a misstep could have been fatal for all three. The president sent a commendatory letter with the medal.
Edwin F. James & Co reports buying three lots at Bellevue and Republican for 18000 from Margaret J. Beames. An offer of 25000 was refused. H. F. Norquist sold a Bellevue lot between Republican and Mercer for 5000, later resold to H. T. Williams for 9500, who sold to Carl J. Kalgren for 6500 within a day. Hills & Co says 10 lots in Block 2 Bayview addition Magnolia bluff sold to EB. J. Broderick for 3760. Newell bought 20 lots in Dewey addition from W. R. Williamson for 10000. The addition lies south end of Magnolia bluff opposite Smith's cove. Newell reports smaller sales totaling 15000.
Patrolman Risley appointed by Chief Wapkernstein. Secretary Root visits Pullman and Walla Walla with Y M C A groups. Judge Griffin rules for defendant in Ballard suit. Van Horn sues ex-husband for 575 alimony. Reiff arrested on petty theft warninged to leave town. Uyak Salmon Pack reports 150000 cases packed this season. Constable charged with petit larceny for stealing 14.50 from sailor. Williams to return to Seattle from the east with his father’s remains. Bellevue Summit Club to discuss Olive street widening and Bellevue av franchise. Prigmore returning from Cork. heirs to John Sullivan estate case noted. Auditor reports 642 instruments filed in October, a county record. Mackintosh files information against J W Thomas alias Chick Carter for attempted burglary. Hearing on breach of contract case Crane Co et al.
Complete official returns from King county districts show the entrenchment of Republicans with only George F. Cottert in the senate and Leeter Kirkpatrick in the house remaining from the 1xth and eighth wards. Williams defeats MacDonald by 45 votes in the Thirty-second district while district-by-district tallies list rep representatives and democratic challengers across districts thirty through thirty seventh.
A list of candidate tallies by district shows Rep and Dem votes for multiple districts. Notable figures include Hatfard Dem 67 percent and Weir Rep 4, Jackeon Rep 2.14 among others, with totals ranging from the low hundreds to over two thousand.
James Brady lies in county jail suffering from a self inflicted skull wound after shooting Mrs. Fiera Shannon last Saturday. He tells reporters he does not regret shooting her and taunts that she forced him to act. Prosecutor Mackintosh files first degree murder charge against Brady. Mrs Flora Shannon’s remains to be interred at the family cemetery.
A four inch diameter enamel copper electric sign advertising the Alaska fair was shown to Superintendent A L Walters of the streets department for approval. The sign features 12 lights around its edge and the center reads Alaska 1909 Exposition in blue enamel and white letters. Walters gave a quick approval.
Amos Moore of 947 Hast McMillan Street Walnut Hill continues as editor of the Suburban News at age 83. He has 62 years in editing and spent seven years as a printer before taking up editing duties.
Spokane faces coal shortages but Rawling Idaho shows harsher poverty. A one legged peddler sold his wooden leg for 3.25 dollars to survive, highlighting local hardship amid regional energy woes.
Several deserters have been captured in Seattle and brought to Fort Lawton this week. The men identified are M. Masso of Company M Twenty second regiment Joseph Brown Troop A Second Cavalry and Frank J Starkey alias William Clark of Company M Twenty second regiment. The city light and plant committee passed petitions for lights with some failures referred to Superintendent Youngs of the light department.
County Treasurer Matt Gormley led county races with a wide margin while Clerk Case trailed by 640 votes. Prosecting Attorney Mackintosh ranked third. first returns totaled at noon and will be reviewed. Park Board offers lake frontage sale for 14000 dollars over five years and seeks council approval.
The Building Trades Assembly plans to require union labor for Alaska fair construction while exposition officials seek to include non union workers to avoid strikes. The assembly restates its insistence on union labor and shows no change in stance.
Indiana news reports Rev William F E Henshaw, once convicted of uxoricide in the Danville murder, rearrested by order of Gov Hanley. The preacher, later paroled, faces new charges tied to his alleged pursuit of a neighbor’s wife as public opinion swirls around the notorious case. He is noted as brother of Nebraska Congressman Henshaw.
Reports from Washington in November indicate Lord Curzon, en route to visit his wife’s relatives, as a likely successor to Derand upon retirement. London officials deny a final selection, though Curzon appears practically appointed in speculation.
The city council plans to vacate streets that pass through Washington Park, a parcel donated by J. M. Frink for park purposes, shifting access and land use under official action.
Assistant Corporation Counsel Te d was set to argue for the city in the Haht bond suit initiated by the attorney general. He must wait for Judge Lind to return from Tacoma next week before proceeding.
Neapolis November 4. A federal grand jury that began October 22 to probe railroad rebates returned 147 indictments. Each case carries a minimum penalty of 1000 dollars and a maximum of 2000 dollars.
J R McLaughlin Frank F Mead and Paul C Murphy awarded a 30000 dollar street grading contract for Laurelhurst Seattle. They plan simultaneous water sewer and paving on every street within six months to boost building, with prices rising 15 to 25 percent by mid month. A yacht and boat house will be built for Laurelhurst owners.
Olympia dispatch notes Mead departs at 1 p m for Seattle to attend a banquet honoring Alaska Governor Hoggatt tonight.
Dr Beeman, famed as a benefactor to the people of stageland, died Tuesday. A bachelor with a mansion and a yacht, he funded voyages for children and hosted banquets. His summer lake Erie cruises and Paris visits highlighted a generous, flamboyant career.
Police arrest a man identified as George Howard an expert counterfeiter who allegedly confessed to passing thousands of spurious coins in the east and northwest. A complete counterfeit outfit was seized with him.
A. L. Hall's sporting goods at First Ave offers a large shipment of steel and aluminum roller skates. Prices range from 50 cents to 4 dollars per pair with both ladies and gentlemen styles from top brands. Stocks are moving quickly.
The Seattle Commercial club plans a representative exhibit in Los Angeles showcasing Washington products in agriculture mining and manufacturing. Literature will be distributed and a lecturer will deliver informal talks in Los Angeles hotel parlors with stereopticon views. Businessmen say the effort will yield immediate benefits.
Official returns from the sewer bond election show bonds carried by 2,286 over the three-fifth threshold. Total votes 11,378 with 9,112 for bonds and 2,265 against, ward breakdown by for and against tallies across ten wards plus two vacancies.
Mies Murray, secretary, says the Charity Organization Society will temporarily obtain Seattle’s National Tuberculosis Association exhibit and arrange lectures by local physicians. The C O B tuberculosis committee meets Saturday evening at the society office. Also, D Malone and Gus Horweth were arrested for fighting. Horweth held, Malone released on recognizance. Steam Baths 26c Oriental Baths.
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