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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1906
Page
3
In a packed courtroom, an elderly attorney pleads for mercy before Judge Frater as he is sentenced to five years in the state penitentiary. The defendant, overcome with emotion, says he feels as if he is going to his death despite the judge noting the gravity of the offense.
Mrs Palmer and Prince Cantacene with entourage suffer rain delays during Northwest visit. She notes $175,000 invested in Winnipeg real estate and counts Seattle lots, while the couple enjoys sightseeing despite poor weather. They plan on finishing trip via Portland and California.
A brief note indicates a worker will load lumber here for a New York shipment. The train or vessel is prepared in port, with cargo described as lumber bound for New York. Local details are minimal, but the excerpt confirms ongoing loading activities for a distant destination.
General C B Dunning, department commander of Washington and Alaska G A R, arrived from Spokane last night to address the G A R post, the circuit and the Relief Corps at Pythian Hall.
The case began at 3 o'clock in the federal court jury room, marking the formal start of proceedings. Proceedings proceeded as scheduled with jurors assembled for the hearing.
A man named Smith rents a safe deposit box for four dollars a year at Wm. D. Perkins & Co bankers in the Alaska building to store insurance policies and other valuable documents, promising easier access to his legal papers.
Zr O Grabiel died at Wayside Emergency hospital. Arthur Crane of Kalama indicted for opening a letter. Andrew Backer arrested for petty larceny. Bids opened for revenue cutter Grant use. decision awaiting Washington ratification. MacMasters and Mueller plead not guilty to liquor stamp law violation. Robert W Smith fined $25 for sending disparaging literature. Hoodlum complaints filed near Seventh and East Pike. Fremont Ballard residents urge repeal of street canal condemnation. Thomas G Jackson sues for money on Eastern Washington lands under homestead act. LeRoy Thomas of the census bureau studies police and crime statistics. P O B memorial service planned for December 2 at First Presbyterian. Tacoma Northwestern Congregational Ministers meet again. Edward Haviland arrested for disorderly conduct, released on recognizance.
Rumor says the Canadian Pacific Amur steamer may be wrecked off the coast near Vancouver B C but officials cannot confirm the report despite communications with the vessel.
A Dutch cruiser entering Port au Prince on November 14 announces the death of Venezuelan President Castro. The brief dispatch confirms the demise and notes the ship's report from San Domingo.
The comptroller of the currency issued a call for a statement of all national banks at the close of business for the year ending November 12. Arlington reports a flood on Jim Creek overnight wrecking 66 feet of the dam and destroying the power house ready to start.
Cascades washout of two NP steel bridges between Ellensburg and Tacoma forces through trains to be routed via the O. R. & N. and transfer at Pasco to Wallula. Northern Pacific Oregon routes handle Portland eastbound service, with transfers arranged for passengers.
Mrs. Meredith Mumm arrives in Beattie to seek help for her husband Morrie Mumm who killed a man in Yakima country last summer and was released from jail October 29.
Property owners along Washington boulevard and adjoining streets filed a petition this afternoon asking for grading and paving of Washington boulevard and the nearby streets.
A wire reports a mass shooting by a Charlotte man identified as Harris. Patrolmen Charles Mark and William Halley were killed and another officer fatally wounded after Harris opened fire following an incident at a colored restaurant. Captain Page was shot in the arm as he ordered a retreat, and a posse aided by bloodhounds pursues the suspect who is fortified at the Hillmore estate near Santa Claus.
Actreas seeks divorce from P Schmidt who left for Alaska during the gold rush in 1897 and supported herself by acting. In a separate matter A C Hent alias Poller alias Chesaterfield changed from guilty plea to not guilty in the same court, with a sentence of four years imposed at trial.
A dealer reports five pianos sold Monday and four Tuesday with eleven remaining to be sold in two or three days. Prices include 10 down and seven monthly payments. models ranged from 66.00 to 560.40 with many only lightly damaged or touched up. The mostly damaged unit is shown in the window offering a strong bargain for fast buyers. Country buyers urged to inquire for prices and catalogs.
Kohler and Charer, established 1860, operate as the largest music house on the coast. Located at Arcade Ridg., 1405 Second Ave, Seattle, Washington.
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