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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Nov 24, 1906

Page

1

Yale Beats Harvard In Gridiron Classic Amid Cold, Crowded Stands

Yale wins the annual clash with Harvard as fans pack New Haven for the storied battle. Veeder and Veeder with strong runs and blocks push Yale to a hard fought victory after a tense first half.

Scripps Telegraph Service New Haven Conn America Harvard Yale Burr Tad Jones Jones Tome Kios Veeder Hall Kaos Crimeon

Fire devastates Grand Opera House. rat perishes in blaze

A blaze ripped through the Grand Opera House on Third Avenue, threatening the building and delaying shows. Fire crews contained the flames within an hour. a white rat belonging to Gil Barry died from smoke. Damage tops seven thousand five hundred dollars. much of the theater requires redecorating after water from sprinklers. Police doubt the intruder holes in the door caused the fire and suspect a theater employee may be linked to the incident.

Third Avenue James O'Ne Seattle Monte Peck God Bowes Opera House Gil Barry Bowe Eassette

Fire breaks out in theater but spreads little damage

Fire swept a theater morning blaze confined to the stage area. Managers praise fire spread prevention systems as flames charred the front door area while the rest of the house remained intact and evacuation completed safely.

Detective Foils Kidnapping Plot Involving William Clark

Detective Corbett traced a planned abduction linked to William Clark, an English miner with prior California burglary and Montana records. Clark met the boy at a Pacific school near 10 o clock, promised rewards to lure him away, and was arrested on attempted kidnapping charges after the boy notified authorities.

Corbett Pacific School William Clark Clark California Montana

San Francisco Mayor Seeks Japanese School Reforms

Mayor Lchmitz says the Japanese issue is a temp est in a teapot and plans to press the legislature to repeal segregation laws and set a limited school entry age. He lauds Secretary Metcalf and his report to the president as a courteous and capable guide for San Francisco.

Scrippe Telegraph Service New York Lchmitz San Francisco Metcalf

Robbery on Union Street Ends with Suspect Arrest

Mrs. Mre. Harry Kruts wife of the Washington Loan and Trust secretary treasurer was robbed on Union Street near Boren Avenue as she walked home about dusk. A man with a gun demanded money and fled east on Union Street. officers later detained F Miller on suspicion for identification.

Harry Kruts Boren

Reward Offered for Dana Gilman Murder in Dayton

The county board in Dayton Ohio offers a standing reward of 2000 dollars for the capture of the murderer of Dana Gilman. The reward aims to deter similar crimes and aid pursuit in this case and related incidents.

Serpe Telegraph Service Dayton Ohio Dana Gilman Warbody Gut

Burglar Gets One Year in Walla Walla Case Trio

James Murphy youthful highwayman arrested near Union station and held for arraignment. Leo Blackburn changed plea to guilty of burglary and got one year. John Schiegel pleaded guilty to obtaining money under false pretenses and received one year.

James Murphy Union Station Wee Leo Blackburn Frater Walla Wala John Schiegel Walla Walla

Child dies of poisoning in Dellignham incident

Dellingham Washington November 24 two children in different parts of the city found a quantity of pills while unwatched one child Johnnie Hagler died the other Mabel Rosney will recover police say the incident is under investigation

Dellingham Wash Johnnie Hagler Mabel Rosney

Reynolds Oust Threat Fails in Seattle Court

Judge Arthur B. Griffin of the Seattle Superior Court rules John M. Wolfe cannot oust City Councilman R. T. Reynolds from his seat. The ruling upholds Reynolds's votes after a high profile trial with many state university students subpoenaed.

John M. Wolfe R. T. Reynolds Connect Seattle Arthur B. Griffin Superior Court Reynolds

Seward Monument Board Plans Plain Statue

At a chamber of commerce meeting the Seward monument committee voted to erect a plain likeness of William H. Seward without adornment. Judge Burke and other members have conferred with sculptors on costs. The Coterlo club pledged ten dollars to the fund.

Seward Chamber of Commerce William H. Seward Judge Burke Coterlo Club

Invitations Sent Out For W. C. A. Thanksgiving Feast

The Thankegiving dinner at the W. C. A. will be a big affair with over 1,000 invitations sent to city women away from home. Five men who are strangers will also be welcomed at the feast, as it is impossible to invite everyone individually.

Alki Point firm to raise wreck of steamer Dis

Alki Point Transportation Co plans to raise the wreck of the Steamer Dis using grappling irons and heavy equipment. Capt Denniston says preparations are underway and a fire attempt may occur Monday if government permission is obtained. A patrol along Alki beach and Blakeley Point will continue.

Alki Point Transportation Company Denniston Dennleton Alki Beach Blakeley Point

Five Boys Drown Crossing Frozen Brook Near Var ness

Five boys from Var ness Quebec attempting to cross a newly frozen brook on Friday fell through thin ice and drowned when the ice broke. The tragedy occurred as they headed to school, leaving a toll of young lives and a local search underway.

Beripps Telegraph Service Varness Quebec

Captaing May Lose License in Dix Disaster Probe

Investigation into the Dix disaster expands to the Weet Seattle, Kitsap, Monticello and Manette harbor collisions with possible criminal prosecutions. Captains Lermond and Manor may lose licenses if negligence is shown while several steamboat company officers face arrest as the inquiry probes unlawful operation and pilot requirements.

Anepetter Turner Dix Weet Seattle Y Kitsap Monticello Manette Lermond Manor United States Sullivan Steamsip Company New York Lowe Amandue Bergland Ruth EB. Godfrey F. KE. Empte Charlies Kreuts Ruth B Godfrey Empire Jeanie

Three Men Steal $6000 From Adame Press Office

In Rayford West Virginia on November 24 three men forced open the Adame Express company office before daylight, shot agent P. R. Adame and set the place on fire, escaping with $6000 in cash.

Scripps Telegraph Service Rayford W. Va Adame Expresse Company P. R. Adame

Flood delays bulk mail reach Seattle post office

Nearly 60 tons of mail stranded by flooding have arrived in Seattle and postal workers report overtime effort to sort and deliver. Officials say service will be back on schedule within a few days as crews process the backlog and ensure up to date mail handling.

Seattle

Residents Demand Better Service From Seattle Electric

Gren Lake residents protest wretched car service by Seattle Electric company. A city council committee hears a petition with 150 signatures urging no new franchises until service improves and seeking revocation if ignored.

Gren Lake Seattle Electric Company Corporations Committee

Tillman Will Stand Firm on Threats in Chicago

Senator Tillman, en route to Michigan, said he would deliver his address despite threats from Black residents. He reiterated he would lead a mob to lynch any man who attacked a woman, white or Black. He claimed presence at a lynching and met with Union Hospital officials regarding the lecture.

Scripps Telegraph Service Chicago Tillman Michigan Union Hospital

Streetcar Bombings Spark Quelling Troops in Hamilton

In Hamilton Ontario on November 24, several street cars were allegedly dynamited by striking streetcar workers. A unit of regular soldiers has been deployed to restore order amid the disturbance.

Scripps Telegraph Service Hamilton Ontario

West Seattle Ticket Up In Annexation Fight

West Seattle politics see a surge as the Peoples Annexation party names officers including Mayor L. C. Erven and Treasurer J. E B Lonefeliow. Thomas B. McMahon is city attorney, R. S. Goshert clerk, with councilmen Howard B. Stickles D. E. Campbell Arthur Lipekey and Daniel Wylde. Health officer is Dr. W. A. Potter. A final rally is set for Madrone hall on December 2.

West Seattle People’s Annexation Party L. C. Erven J. E B. Lonefeliow Thomas B. McMahon Goshert Howard B. Stickles D. E. Campbell Arthur Lipekey Daniel

Railrebate case arraigns four railroads and twelve individuals

Four railroads and 12 individuals indicted for granting rebates were arraigned in federal court in Minneapolis this morning. Each defendant appeared with an attorney and posted $2,000 bail. They were granted one week to enter pleas.

Scripps Telegraph Service Minneapolis

Powell Suggests "The Golden Strand" for A Y P Exposition Midway

The exposition board will choose names for sections of the big show at its next meeting. H. W. Powell proposed "The Golden Strand" as a midway name for the event.

H. W. Powell

Bank Clearings Report for Nov 24 1906

Bank clearings show 1,984,009.18 for Nov 24 1906 and 1,089,289.17 for Nov 24 1905. The increase over the same date last year is 894,620.01 dollars. The data compares year over year performance in the banking sector.

Chief orders arrest as injunctions fail in city case

Chief Wappenstein defies injunctions by arresting John Currington the cripple on a begging charge. He says law allows enforcement and will appeal to the supreme court. Currington previously pardoned from Deerlock penitentiary in Montana for a revolting crime.

Superior Court Wappenstein John Currington Currington Supreme Court Carrington and Krugman Carrington Deerlock Penitentiary Montana

BC and Washington propose stricter salmon trap rules

The interior department report to Ottawa outlines rules including barring trap ownership unless the site operated at least one season in four and higher rental fees for unused years. It also backs Washington's plan to try trap violations in its Superior Court and sets a Washington closed season from August 20 to September 10 with stronger enforcement measures.

Star Special Service Victoria B. C Interior Department Ottawa British Columbia Fishery Commission Washington State Board British Columbia Commission Washington Commission Washington Superior Court

Books Close Tonight in City School Election

Last night at 6 o'clock 350 had registered for the school election with books closing at 9 tonight. Polling places are listed by ward and precinct across Seattle area including South Seattle, Pacific, T. T. Minor, Cascade, Warren Avenue, Queen Anne and Interbay locations, with some precincts voting at the Green Lake and Mountain View stations.

Emu Yeloehh South School Booth Seattle South Seattle Pacific School T. T. Minor Cascade Warren Avenue Queen Anne School Interbay School Fremont Av Green Lake School T. P. Fay Mountain View Station

Rockefeller family receives remains of daughter in New York

John D. Rockefeller and his family today met the body of his daughter Mrs Strang who died in France and arrived on the steamer L T Provence in New York.

New York John D. Rockefeller Mrs. Strang France L. T. Provence

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