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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1906
Page
1
Fragmentary text references Judge Albertson demurring and a bond issue. It notes an election date and county commissioners, with questions about motives behind the bonds and underlying statutes. No clear names, dates, or outcomes are discernible.
Local reports indicate Pellateh remains at large after weeks of evading law enforcement. Residents fear ongoing trouble as authorities pursue leads and increase patrols in the area.
A fragment mentions Seattle and gun policy but text is garbled and unreadable for a clear summary or names. No concrete actions, dates, or organizations are identifiable.
A confused report describes Penomenes and Anna Morris leaving the city amid a Thursday night gathering in Los Angeles. The article notes they were instructed to depart town following the promissory arrangement discussed there.
William Constantine, who shot Jose Hall weeks ago, was arraigned in criminal court before Judge Frater. Prosecutor Kenneth Mackin charges him with assault with intent to kill. Constantine, jailed part of the time and free on bail otherwise, will plead November 17 after Hall is declared out of danger.
Reports from London and Cape Town describe Boer raiding in the northwest Cape Colony. English dispatches say the action is grave and police camps were surprised as troops rush to the scene. Ferriera the Transvaal leader is blamed and promises swift mobilization.
A packing house operated by Rosenberg Fron in San Jose burned to the ground early today. Roughly 46 cars of dried fruit were also consumed, with losses surpassing 190000 dollars. Eight Southern Pacific cars and siding were damaged in the blaze.
William H. Fairbanks chief clerk in Sunset Telephone and Telegraph construction returned home on Pike Street after an absence earlier this week. He says he met old friends in North Yakima and traveled to Victoria during the disappearance.
Governor elect Frank R Gooding reports his Idaho plurality reaching 10000 and thanks Secretary Taft for aid. Also note Sweden’s famed songstress Mme Anna Hellström is slated to appear in Seattle on November 19 with support from several eastern artists.
An elderly man toppled from a Halford streetcar at First Avenue and Madison Street. A hotel clerk, St Ermen of Olympic View, chased him down and recovered a grip containing $12,000. The suspect helped the man to North Seattle with police assistance.
Five docks of the Lehigh Valley Coal company along the Calumet river were destroyed. Fire swept buildings and wharves, costing 91 006 090 in losses and 55 000 tons of coal burned. Officials report extensive damage in Chicago.
A bandit stopped a Wabash train at midnight in Peru Indiana and held up immigrants taking about 30 dollars. The thief escaped.
The report lists clearances for November 10, 1906 and November 10, 1996. Figures show 91,996,068.26 with an increase of 1,100,096.21 over the prior year and 777,022.05 noted in the record. The data compare two calendar dates and present the growth in monetary terms.
Salem Oregon Nov 10 Henjamin Goldstein was shot at 6 o clock this morning on Third Street He staggered into Doves livery stable gasped Im shot and died instantly leaving no clue to his murderers identity
C. F. Jewell, formerly of Hammond & Co., admitted guilt to stealing wire from Beattle Electric Company poles. He received a $60 fine after testifying against partner N. M. Charles, who faces grand larceny charges. Frank Jolly also fined $100 for stealing from P. J. McCue's grading camp.
Special commissioner WH Flournoy reported insufficient evidence of an ice trust in Kansas City in the suit brought by J. B. Kimbrell. The Nov 10 court filing notes the probe into alleged fee trust yielded no solid findings.
In Lexington dated Nov 10, George Kirk, a young farmer, fatally shot his aunt Amelia Cook Bindorfer 65 at her Concord home after she accused him of stealing a turkey. Kirk was moved to Cynthiana for safety as Pendleton County residents react with shock.
Texas reports four companies of the Twenty sixth Infantry ordered to Fort Reno after unrest tied to recently dishonorably discharged negro soldiers. No full details from Fort Reno available but rumors suggest significant trouble and possible disbandment. In Seattle, Mrs Lola G Baldwin visits to promote a travelers aid program with the Portland YWCA protecting girls on the road.
Chester Thompson seeks a venue change claiming adverse newspaper criticism has tainted public opinion and threatens a fair trial. Prosecutor Miller argues the affidavit by Williams Thompson declaring the accused insane proves inability to act as his own affiant, while the defense contends venue may not be granted without the defendant's own request and prior insanity adjudication.
An exceptional musicale directed by Gerard Gonping will be held tomorrow evening at 8 o'clock at the First Unitarian Church. The program includes Marschner Romance for piano violin and cello, Harvest Anthem, Andante from Trio op.126, Elijah aria, Reveries for violin, Morceau Mignon, Serenade and more by Woodcock Crow Tiffany Gilman Giles and others.
Coach Bezdek of the University of Oregon, formerly a star fullback at the University of Chicago, spoke about the new football rules. He said the changes make the game more interesting and demand more head work from players. He noted Western players are behind the East in learning pace and that Western teams mix styles, sometimes causing confusion.
City council in a special session approved holding a Tuesday election to decide sewer bonds. Official vote counts cited include 0 115 and 2 265, reflecting tally uncertainty.
In Marietta a painter named ard Smith died after striking a match on tarred trousers igniting him. In Loveland, the Baltimore & Ohio westbound express derailed near Pleasant Plain due to spread rails. brakeman Billops was killed and J Kennett and his wife on their honeymoon were fatally injured, the bride dying en route to Cincinnati hospital.
A report clarifies a murder case linking a suspect to a brother and states the congressman Hinshaw Bays with a middle initial 168 is not related to the Reverend William Hinshaw of Indiana. The item aims to clear family connections amid ongoing investigations.
Lincoln man Rep Hinshaw refutes claims that Rev William Hinshaw, convicted of arson in Indiana, is his brother, stating the preacher is not a relative.
Fort Lawton reports a deserter case in Sedro Woolley as Em mnett Ashworth from Company D, Tenth Regiment, is turned over to authorities. The Fort Lawton soccer season starts tomorrow with no scheduled Lawton game. A practice match is planned between two post teams, with the first official game set for Sunday November 18 against the Thisties of Beattie at the grounds.
Co D Wason and J C McGinnis sold the northeast double corner of Becond and Blanchard to F F Adama for 80000, the largest for two unimproved lots in that area. Frank Devitt sold a west First av lot with residence to E Wittler for 14000. Joel R Gay sold the SW double corner of 16th and Dennyway to Dexter Horton Co for 14500. Rainier Band Hotel Co says it will erect a 12 story addition on the square between Post and Western avs and Madison and Marton, taking possession and notifying tenants to vacate with wrecking to start early spring.
The Canadian Pacific railroad supplies emergency boxes with food along the line to aid crews during blockades from wrecks or storms. Key boxes are kept by conductors and baggagemen for quick access.
A large Alaska club audience heard Dr. Frederick A. Cook recount his three year effort to reach the highest North American point. Belmore Brown and Porter spoke, with Mazama club members hosting and Dr. Young presiding.
The second High School Whima issue has 48 pages with many cuts and full page half tones. The cover uses orange and black and was designed by Wm Hil. The monthly pennant contest winner is Doad, and next month a gold fountain pen will be given for the best original Christmas story. Ed Gibson edits the page 25 feature Debates Tryout for Ballard is moved to November 19. Debaters study the Ship Subsidy topic.
Joe Murphy from Billings Montana and John Adama of Phoenix ario arrived by box-ecar from Spokane and joined the People Cafe Combination. They slept in their chair and were ordered by Judge George to bathe and leave the city or risk 30 days in jail. A separate note says Mike O Niel, on a three month strike, was attacked for $26 by the Honor for living in the Whale saloon.
After 26 hours of juror deliberation the defendant Th Ua Titus is found guilty of obstructing city streets in Seattle. The foreman calls for banning public speakers on streets and Titus plans appeal if a new trial is denied. Titus says he will defend himself next time. The ruling upholds no further prosecutions for Mayor Moore and Chief Wappenstein’s charges against other socialists.
John Tracy of New York, class of 190%, at Andover, was shot and killed this morning by Charles Riggs of the class of 1909 from Kansas while the two examined a revolver. The accident occurred as they were handling the weapon.
The Christian Endeavor union executive committee met to appoint a committee for an early morning Thanksgiving prayer meeting. Rev. M. A. Matthews of the First Presbyterian church was chosen as Seattle union Councilor. Plymouth Congregational invited the union to its February 1 anniversary banquet and the invitation was accepted. The Industrial School department reported on last month’s work.
Jesse Hall's condition was declared much improved yesterday and doctors expect he will probably be moved to his home next week for continued recovery in a familiar setting.
The record shows two days of bank clearings with totals of 1 792 321 27 for Nov 8 and 1 066 336 83 for Nov 9 1906. A comparison to last year lists 735 984 44.
New York police recount seven days of deadly and desperate acts as men fatally shoot women they love and several take their own lives. Names include Louis R. Brown Laura Osten Louis G Hampton Victoria Taczkow Frank Dorsey Daniel Sullivan Frederick J Sleber Hamel Cooper George Dangler William Kramer. Desertion figures rise, with 1 227 charity records for the year and an estimated total desertions exceeding 4 000.
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