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Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1906

Page

3

Rescue by Aki Maru Crew Saves Schooner Crew

The Aki Maru rescued 20 Japanese sailors from a waterlogged schooner after a typhoon battered them for days. Captain Youl and Chief Officer J Richards led a perilous lifeboat transfer to safety, praised by rescued passengers and crew for gallantry amid high seas with a shipwrecked vessel dragging behind.

Yusen Kaisha Great Northern Docks Rich Pukura Kobe Koeaki J. ©. Richards Beattice

Floods Bring People Back to Brinsburg Margo Theatre Schedule

Ethereal confusion in flood news as shows stall and performers like The Two Johns and Kaiser Wilhelm der engage delays. Locals await arrival of acts, with incubator exhibit drawing thousands, and plans shift to ship concerts and theater sequences through Monday.

New York Een Allan Leoncavalio Messrs Cort la Ire Milan S Theater United States

Weather Bureau Chief Reprimands Printer Over Union Strike

Chief of the United States Weather Bureau Moore was ordered reprimanded by President Roosevelt for transferring a weather bureau printer who had been expelled by the union for not paying strike assessments.

United States Weather Bures Moore Roosevelt Weather Bureau

Won't Allow Dam Blown Up Under Bridge

Deputy Sheriff Rogers and Cameron served the order this afternoon preventing damage to the bridge dam project.

Copper mining boom in Seattle bids higher stock sales

The article notes copper price rises from past years to 22 cents per pound, predicting continued demand as electricity grows. It highlights the Seattle Bow ton Copper company, whose stock sales surge due to strong investor interest and claims the Dutch Miller property will yield exceptional ore.

Reed Gfe Seattle Bowton Copper Company Seattle Dutch Miller

Acute Coal Shortage Hits Seattle as Flood Disrupts Traffic

Rail delays and washed-out tracks cripple supply of coal for Seattle and Tacoma. Ravensdale coal arrives but is held for railway use, worsening shortages as terminal yards fill and through freight congests. Power lines suffer outages, delaying electric plant operations and city services.

Seattle Moon Ravensdale Northern Pacific MH la Tacolma Wey Ttmes Ite Columbia & Paget Beattie Electric Company Ite Klectron Iecurer Electron Seattle-Tacoma Beattie Tacoma Stuck Bridge Everett Noqualmie Pate

Langdon Scores on Abe Ruef Again in San Francisco

In San Francisco Judge Seawell ruled Abe Ruef has no legal right to hold the district attorney office appointed by Acting Mayor Gallagher. Ruef posted bond seeking a speedy trial and dismissed the indictment as absurd while denouncing authorities’ actions.

Langdon Abe Ruef Scripps Telegraph Service San Francisco Seawell Gallagher Francisco Abe Ruet

Plot to Blow Up Penitentiary Exposed

Walla Walla reports a plot to blow up the state penitentiary and free 260 prisoners. Nitro glycerine stolen from a jute mill was found hidden in cells. no clue yet to the plot's originator.

Walla Walla Oe Jute Mill

Three Die In Saloon Hold Up by Masked Robbers

In San Francisco on November 17 a clash with masked robbers at a Sixth and Brannonstein saloon left three men dead and two wounded. Johnny Connell a retired officer was killed along with robber Thomas Hurke. spectator Stephen Loyneh also died. Police arrest John Byrne as the second supposed robber.

Scripps Telegraph Service San Francisco Brannonstein Asloon Johnny Connell Wae Thomas Hurke Stephen Loyneh John Byrne

Reid Trial Set for November in Juneau Killing Case

The trial of Robert Reid for the death of Norman 5. Smith will be heard in Juneau on November 26. Court activity has halted gambling in Humboldt South Delphin and North Juneau as the approach of court arrives.

Robert Reid Norman 5. Smith Juneau Alaska Humboldt South Delphin North

Man Pleads Wednesday on Attempted Murder Charge

William Conmetantine appeared in court Wednesday morning before Judge Frater to plead to a charge of attempting to kill his son in law Jesse 1. The defendant faced the charged accusation and entered a plea at the courthouse.

William Conmetantine Jesse Wit

Trains Hope to Run Eastward as Northwest Lines Recover

Great Northern hopes to dispatch eastbound trains by Monday but repair work on the Cascades line will take overnight. The Cowlitz river bridge is damaged cutting off Portland. a line via Palmer toward Tacoma is being pursued. Coal trains run to Kent Auburn and Ravensdale while Great Northern reaches Mount Vernon where a bridge failure halts progress.

The Great Northern Cascades Tacoma Stuck River Palmer Cowlitz River Portland Northern Pacific Kent Auburn Ravensdale Seattle Mount Vernon

McPhersons Seek Divorce After 38 Years of Marriage

In Superior Court this morning Bo Alleser files for divorce from George H. McPherson and Eriza McPherson on grounds of incompatibility of temperament. The complaint cites recent abandonment of the plaintiff by the defendant as precipitating the action.

George H. McPherson Eriza McPherson Bo Alleser George McPherson

Seattle Teachers Fight for Higher Pay Fails

In 1906 Seattle teachers petitioned for a salary raise amid rising living costs. Superintendent Frank B. Cooper opposed a timely increase, outlining a cautious schedule and warning against political campaigning. The planned meeting was canceled as the effort waned.

Seattle Cooper Board of Education Mr. Cooper

After scalp of U S Marshal Shoup in Alaska

Old soldiers in Alaska press a petition to President Roosevelt alleging wrongs by U S Marshal J M Shoup of Juneau. They claim he refuses to appoint G A R members to office, while jobs remain available, and accuse him of favoring nonmembers for deputy and guard roles amid ties to gambling interests.

Alaska United States J. M. Shoup Juneau William H. Seward Roosevelt Grand Army Mr. Shoup Marshal Shoup Kelly Shoup G. AR

Ourbano at the Coliseum with Madame Clary

O Urano performs at the Coliseum on Sunday aided by vocalist Madame Louise Clary. Admission priced at 36 and 26 cents.

Madame Louise Clary

Nervousness Costs Man in Downtown Court

In Judge Gordon's court Thomas J. Thomas faced a fine after his frantic downtown display and claim of robbery. Patrolman Mayou found his money intact. the defendant said drinks with a friend made him nervous, earning him a penalty.

Joan J. Thomas Gordon Thomas Mayou Conte

Fire ruins Hankow steamer at Hong Kong harbor

A. Walker recounts the Hankow disaster at Hongkong where a large paddle steamer burned in port. Chinese passengers were trampled in a panicked rush to the gangway as flames engulfed the vessel. many leaped or fell into the water. Police and sampans rescued survivors amid chaos.

A. Walker Hongkong Canton Amaha

Sacred concerts by Hear D'Urbano's Band at Coliseum Sunday

Hear D'Urbano's Band and vocalist Madame Louise Clary perform sacred concerts at the Coliseum this Sunday. The program features traditional hymns and gospel selections aimed at a spiritual community audience seeking uplifting music.

Madame Louise Clary Anes

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