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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1906
Page
5
A hotel explosion near Grand Parks injures nine others after dynamite stolen from a contractor’s warehouse powered the blast. A young girl, two men, and several locals are reported dead or missing as investigators hunt a nun Frenchman and Italian gang for the attack.
An excerpted report notes Capt Ryan once at Montevideo and four crew members stranded ashore after a sealing voyage in Uruguayan waters. Ottawa seeks their release from detention as tensions rise over territorial waters.
London reports in government circles that Groat proposed trading the Philippines for Pushland and Jamaica. The United States would await Canada’s stance on the move as a broader realignment unfolds.
A woman named Mrs Claude Clayborn of Ted gave birth aboard a moving train near Haute Indiana on November 20. Both mother and child are reported healthy and doing well with no complications noted.
Tonight at the Star Theater a brand new program debuts with fresh acts and performances. Audiences can expect updated routines, new acts, and a lively evening of entertainment.
An anarchist known as la Gana admitting disguises was captured in Naples after stabbing Prof. Giovanni Rossi of the University. Rossi’s funeral was held yesterday with no incident.
John Currington, a known street figure and alleged mendicant, was arrested by Officer Zimmerman and ordered to stay off downtown streets by Chief Wappenstein. His vagrant history includes a 1894 life sentence in Deer Lodge for a revolting crime in Valley County, Montana, with a pardon in 1901.
Reports indicate night shift officers quit before 4 am to catch the early newspaper delivery. Chief Wappensteim ordered a one hour shift change, moving night patrols from pm to ba and advancing other patrols similarly.
On motion of United States Attorney Sullivan the case against Wig 4H an Indian charged with selling liquor to Indians on the Neah Bay reservation was dismissed. The case against Arthur Crane for opening a letter was also dismissed.
Daniel Fuhrman the Tailor at 1016 Second Ave advertises a big winter sale showing an elegant assortment of winter woolen garments. His tailoring is pitched as a quality upgrade over the ordinary, with made up pieces that fit well.
Lexington dispatch profiles Miss Charlotte Crabtree once famed as a stage star now a leading horse owner. It notes her wealth, gentleness with horses, and a string of wins on the grand circuit led by Nutboy, described as the era’s top money winner. Jack Crabtree runs the stable under her strict, nonabusive leadership.
Theaters list strong showings at Grand Seattle and Lor Theaters with musical and Sherlock Holmes productions. Leoncavalle concert tickets selling fast with excerpts from Zora and I Pagnacci performances planned plus Ro lando di Ber. Star theater reports all performers from last week retained, new acts added, and a Wonderland exhibit tours and lectures for visitors.
Monsieur Bellati the principal baritone with Leoncavallo and the La Scala Orchestra appears at the Grand on Friday and Saturday. He previously sang with the Metropolitan Opera under Grau and spent a season in New Orleans. His rise is linked to Pagliacci and Florence, cementing his status amid Leoncavallo Mascagni Puccini new works.
In St Louis on November 20 Clint Medley, 14, found the unconscious Robert Siinger, 16, in a 10-foot yard excavation after investigating a strange impulse and using a match for light. Medley, who was heading home from work, fell into the pit but alerted others to the rescued teen.
The Oklahoma constitutional convention opened in Guthrie on November 20 and is slated to run six days. Delegates total 112 with 98 Democrats and one Republican. Rev. Henry L. Ground is described as a full blooded Indian.
At the request of friends a concert is set for tomorrow evening featuring Mise Ba enone McArdle at Christensen hall. Accompanying will be Adrienne Langer as pianist Frank P. Gliea as reader and Edwin Gastel as cellist.
Patrolmen Peter Christensen and Landwehr handed in their resignations to Chief Wappenstein effective immediately. Christensen, regarded as one of the department’s best, leaves to become an officer and watchman for the Scandinavian American Bank. Landwehr, recently suspended, departs with a clean record.
Fur coats reach new complexity this season with multiple furs in one garment. A stunning Russian pony coat blends pony coat lines with a boyish eton silhouette. Wide ermine revers are edged in colored embroidery, elbow length sleeves, and ermine edging with a deep ivory fall. Small ermine heads add a quirky touch.
A vintage ad extols Mapleine as a superior flavoring extract for maple syrup and cooking. It claims simple preparation and noticeable savings on household expenses, noting the product’s flavor remains unmatched and even a husband cannot tell the difference.
Count Orlawek in Seattle hotel register and Russian Empire service links. Medical association papers read by Dr. Alfred Raymond and Dr. Ivor Janson. Senator Plies departs for Vancouver to take CPR to Washington. Veterans hold 160 attend smoker. Knights of Pythian prize winners reception planned. Northwest Fruit Growers meet heads to Seattle January 16 17 18 with regional representation. Union smokers and master barbers organize Seattle chapter. court hearing set for Jobo Sehlegei on false pretenses. Commercial club debates rest rooms and street widening. Cuba’s Strong predicts annexation. Morrison returns home admiring eastern cities. Minor crime cases and tide land appeal motions noted.
In St Louis a 13 year old boy, Harry Sherburn, jailed for embezzlement, attributes his downfall to drink and gambling. He admits to multiple robberies and thefts under various names, having worked delivering valuable packages before disappearing with the goods. He faces trial for stealing a $50 package.
D W Livingston narrowly secures the county attorney position in Neb raska City after a long bid for office and announces marriage plans to Miss Emma Schafers. The election result follows his persistent campaigns and expresses a personal commitment aligned with the victory.
The Pacific Coal Company received 700 tons of coal from British Columbia for domestic use. Five tons arrived from Ravensdale this morning with more expected this afternoon. Columbia and Puget Sound line mines shut for one day, but output now leads. Northern Pacific limited operations divert coal to bunkers. Carbon Hill mines remain out of business for possibly a month due to floods.
In Youngstown Ohio on November 20 Mrs Jennie Anderson convicted of beating her six year old daughter Ellea was denied a new trial and sentenced to sixteen years in the state penitentiary.
William Fritsel George Felker C Maskell and 8 Graham of Bellingham bought 200000000 feet of timber in Capilano valley. All land is crown granted allowing export of timber to Bellingham.
Chicago November 20 The federal court set December 10 as the hearing date for arguments on demurrers to indictments charging Standard Oil with rebating.
William Schmidt pleaded guilty before Judge Han ford after being indicted by a federal grand jury for forging post office money orders at Tacorma. He was sentenced to two years at hard labor on MacNeils Island and to pay the case costs.
Members will vote to elect a president two vice presidents and seven directors for one year and seven directors for two years. The process and terms reflect standard club governance as the year ends.
Lumber surveyor Prank Exmple of 1105 37th Av. N Beattie rode the Dix but escaped disaster by gripping a shattered deck railing gate, which kept him afloat until rescue.
Des Moines report notes Maud Kirk married Coghlan, a carnival man, and now asks the courts to release her from the union. She says happiness lasted a week before her husband began cruel treatment and forced her to surrender money and jewelry.
Mrs Eva A Benton of St Louis sues Henry W Benton for 10000 dollars claiming he ordered her confined as insane for four days with no cause other than removing her from the way. She also seeks a divorce and custody of her four children. Relatives obtained her release.
A local ad offers Paraffine Horse Covers for rainy weather and heavy stall blankets with a wide stock at fair prices. Tom Henderson also stocks a large assortment of hand sewn harnesses for inspection.
Kansas City November movement led by Rev. Charles Ferguson promotes a Municipal University to advance arts and sciences, improve social conditions, secure a city charter as a public trust, and stimulate private enterprise. It plans model homes for the poor at moderate rent and suburban homes sold in small installments, with a investors promised fair returns.
T Morton who was arrested in Bellingham last July by Inspector Hubbard on opium smuggling charges changed his plea from not guilty to guilty. Judge Hanford sentenced him to eight months at hard labor on McNells island and fined him 100 dollars plus costs.
Helen Be Wray daughter of Samuel Wray a noted patent attorney of this city was married last night to Paul A Talbot at the...
The article notes the newly wed couple leaving this morning for a trip to Victoria after a ceremony at their Presbyterian church led by Rev. M. A. Matthews.
A Des Moines office discovers a crumbling copy of the Ulster County Gazette from an 18th century issue. It recounts the death of George Washington and illustrates the paper’s age and fragility.
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