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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Nov 28, 1906

Page

3

Passengers Robbed on the Ramona Steamer

Detectives arrested Albert Horn and another man named Quest after the Ramona from Vancouver docked at Pier 1. They allegedly targeted passengers in their rooms, stealing a Japanese traveler’s $76 watch and other items, with recovered goods found in their staterooms.

Adama Corbett Ramona Vancouver B.C Alexander Fulton T. Sugita Nleamer George BK. Hall Patton Pier 1 Horn Quest

Arcade Hite Store Notices and Price Listings

GC Byers & Co announces a restock and improved display while Cen tre Co offers items priced at 5.50 to 7.95 with a 5.96 sale on Friday and Saturday. The store will close today as management thanks the public for patronage over the past year.

Centre Co

Unclear Car Line Notice and Riverside Property Ad

Fragmentary OCR text describes a property sale or listing near Cedar River and Beach areas with references to water service and owners. Mentions individuals such as Beaton Miewe and Gree Reees Jr and entities like SWING INC. The language is garbled and several proper names are uncertain.

Howe Crete Beattie Cedar River Washington Rainier Beach

Police Officer Charged With Accepting Money in Case

Allen McDeonald a city police officer is charged with unlawfully taking money in a complaint filed with Prosecuting Attorney Mackintosh. John H Mey 70 alleged he was hurt in a street car crash and paid Frank Smith 20 dollars to testify for Mey. A warrant for Smith is issued and the prosecutor will probe the charge’s truth.

Allen McDeonald Mackintosh John H. Mey Frank Smith Meg Smith McDonald

Japanese Leaders Face School Admission Tension

Senator Fulton of Oregon, in talks with the president, notes no serious trouble with Japanese or Chinese children in Oregon schools yet. He says Japanese adults have demanded admission to San Francisco primary grades, while Japanese students attend local classes.

Scriops Telegraph Service Washington, D.C Senator Fulton Oregon Pultes San Francisco

Gold Mounted Fountain Pens At Chicago Jewelry Co

New line of gold mounted fountain pens offered by Chicago Jewelry Co at 1207 Avenue E. Prices described as very reasonable, ideal for Christmas shopping.

Chicago Jewelry Co Ave

Real Estate Sales Across Seattle Area Reported

Griffith and Co list wing and corner sales for Magoun and Co to A A Behuchard at 11500 dollars for seven lots on Jackson near Seventeenth. BF Wittler notes 11500 for northwest block of Thirty Second avenue and Lane with a five room cottage sold to F Haker for 3000 dollars. L N Rosenbaum cites ten lots in Swinehart addition on Beacon Hill selling 500 to 1009 dollars each. Holmes and Haring report northwest quarter of southwest quarter of section 2 to Carry L Allen for 16000 dollars near Puget Sound Brace Point. Parry Investment sells northeast corner Queen Anne Ave and Denny Way to J C Kelly for 16000 and adjoining West Ave block to Schwabacher Pros for 12000. Crane Realty sells northwest corner Alpha St and Fifteenth Ave North to S A Sutton for 11000.

Hi Griffith & Co Howard At Koy Magoun & Co A. A. Behuchard Jackson At Seventeenth Eghteenth BF. Wittler Lane F. Haker W. Heip L. N. Rosenbaum Swinehart Beacon Hill Holmes & Haring Carry L. Allen Puget Sound Brace Point Parry Investment Company Queen Anne Av Denny Way J. C Kelly West Av Lee and Galerata Schwabacher Pros. Company Crane Realty Company 8. A. Sutton M. M. Luter

Laurelhuret on the Lake portfolio highlights peninsula beauty

Laurelhuret owners Joseph KR. Mclaughlin Paul C. Murphy and Frank R. Mead publish a handsome peninsular portfolio. It includes 12 colored halftone cuts and a double page panoramic view on heavy glazed magazine paper with cream art cover, showcasing up-to-date advertising for the Laurelhuret peninsula.

Laurelhuret Joseph KR. Mclaughlin Paul C. Murphy Frank R. Mead

Old Settler Dies at Fremont Home

Mrs. J. Sewart aged 8 years died this morning at her daughter Mrs W K Merwin's residence 14 Kilbourne Ave Fremont. Born in Andrews New Brunswick she lived in Seattle 92 years and leaves two daughters Mrs Merwin and Mrs Reynolds of Beattie and a son J W Smart of Daweon Alaska. Henney Watson company to conduct funeral arrangements pending.

Mra. J. Sewart Mra W. K. Merwin Kilbourne Av Fremont Mrs. Smart Andrews N. B Hae Seattle Mra Merwin Mra. Reynolds Beattie J. W. Smart Daweon Alaska Henney~Watson Company

Where Is Your Will

An insurance like notice urges depositing wills with Wm. D Perkins Co for safekeeping in a fireproof vault. The firm offers to file and index the document at their bank at no charge to patrons, with safe deposit boxes starting at four dollars per year, located at 211 Cherry 1 Alaska building.

Wm. D Perkins Co Cherry Alaska Building Oes

Cook Will Be Harness Man in New Beattie Firm

Olympia November 24. Fire Chief Ralph Cook of Beattie organizes a new harness firm with Hugh G. McSorley. The McSorley Harness Company, Beattie, is capitalized at 8500,000. Also filed were Theodora Mining Company Seattle 56,000,000 Chas Garter and John B Herkheimer Westbrook Mining Company Seattle 5500,000 Haees H. Bradlee and Edward D. Westbrook Jr Everett Amusement Company Everett 816,000 C H Barnett M Willis and BB MeGgill.

Star Bpeeg Olympia Pire Ralph Cook Beattie McSorley Harness Company Hugh G. McSorley Theodora Mining Company Seattle Chas Garter John B. Herkheimer Westbrook Mining Company Haees HH. Bradlee Edward D. Westbrook Everett Amusement Company Everett C. H. Barnett M . Willis BB. MeGgill

West Seattle Enjoined Over Property Damages

Judge grants a temporary restraining order against West Seattle and Longfellow brothers, stopping them from removing or damaging J G Arnold and Clara B Arnold property. Arnolds sue for 300 dollars for damages from November 24 excavation work on the street in front of their home. The order remains in effect until the court acts further.

West Seattle Longfellow Brothers Griffin Superior Court J. G. Arnold Clara B. Arnold

Larger salaries to be asked by ship officers group

A new association plan among local ships officers is quietly urged to balance power with steamboat owners. Members fault current rules that favor owners and seek more officers per ship and a higher salary schedule in line with the law.

Unclear numeric dates and figures from 1906 record

Fragmentary OCR shows two dates November 28 1906 and November 28 1905 with figures 01 487 584,62 and 1 086 630.53 and an increase over the prior year 342 264.10. No identifiable people, organizations, or places are readable.

New Train to California Leaves Portland for San Francisco

The Southern Pacific announces a new train to California leaving Beattie at 6:30 p.m. and Portland at 11:30 p.m. with an arrival in San Francisco at 9:45 and forty-one hours on the route via the Shasta Route. Tickets and reservations available at Union Ticket Office, 608 First Avenue, Beattie, Washington. EB EB. EB. Eilie, Gen' Agent.

Beattie Portland San Francisco Southern Pacific Bow Scente Shasta Union Ticket Office First Avenue Beattie, Wash Eilie

Defend ant on the Stand in Herkimer Court

Gillette testified about his early life and movements from Bat Francisco to Ohio and a 29 year old man described his work at a skirt factory owned by his uncle in Court land. He recounted a lake trip with a girl who leaped from a skiff and disappeared, prompting a search.

Gerians Telegraph Service Herkimer N.Y Cheater Gillette Wade Bia Bat Francisco Ohio Chace Hrawn Courtland Receas Gillette

Woman Charged With Five Murders for Life Insurance

Mrs Bridget Carey of Philadelphia is arrested for the wholesale murder by poisoning to gain life insurance. Victims include her husband Patrick Carey, two children Mary and Annie ages 8 and 6, and tenants Patrick and Celia Cook in the Carey building.

Scripps Telegraph Service Philadelphia Bridget Carey Patrick Carey Patrick Mary Annie Cecelia Cook Carey

Deposition in divorce case reveals withheld child birth details

In a Springfield Illinois deposition, Mrs Hammett explains she did not inform her husband of their child's birth, claiming he had forfeited that right. She declines to identify who paid hospital expenses and charges at Atlantic City. Separately, the Wabash railroad announces wage increases for all trainmen and yardsmen.

Feortons Ph Bervice WaalaTeo Hammett War Reed Billie Atlantic City Jean Diel Dens Springfield The Wabash Railroad Today

Ye Olden Times Country Thanksgiving Music Night

A short notice invites guests to a Thanksgiving event where the agner’s full orchestra will provide music for dancing in a traditional style resembling forefathers’ dances. The item mentions a pleasant evening with ladies free admission.

Agner

W. W. Hill Declares Bankruptcy in Teale Bill Case

W. W. Hill of Teale Bill Furniture company yesterday declared bankruptcy and the matter referred to Referee in Bankruptcy John P. Hoyt. Principal creditor is Lawlor D. Schoenfeld of San Francisco. Total debts about 66 000 with ten creditors listed for 20 000.

W. W. Hilla Teale Bill Furniture Company John P. Hoyt Ia Laowter D. Schoenfeld San Francisco Beatte

Woman Charged With Threatening Rockefeller for Million Dollar Payment

New York police arrest Rose Delina Heauvers of Hanfield after she allegedly forced into John D. Rockefeller’s office and demanded one million dollars under threat of death. A check was offered, but halted as she followed to Guardian Trust offices. She claimed membership in the Bund Moon and Water and was committed to a hospital for the insane.

New York John D. Rockefeller Mra Rose Delina Heauvers Hanfield Guardian Trust Company Lower Broadway Oif Standard Oil Company Itte Rockefeller Trust Company Candler Hiarret

Mining School Opens Dec 10

The Y M C A mining school enters its fourth season on December 10. After three years it is now systemized and targets three groups: the practice without theory group, newcomers to mining country, and those overseeing mining business. Courses managed by top teachers attract many inquiries and promise substantial benefit for local mining men.

Interurban Service Still Badly Crippled After Flood

Interurban trains are running only to the bridge north of Tacoma with passengers transferred there. Officials say it will be several weeks before through service to Tacoma resumes. Flood damage fenses washed out and cattle wander on tracks. Trains have been five to twenty minutes late for days.

Tacoma Tryins Miectine Company

Captain accuses Monticello of collision at sea

Capt. A. Hostmark of the steam er Kitenap files charges with U S inspectors claiming the steamer Monticello collided with him while attempting to cross his bow on the Paulabo Pearson run.

A. Hostmark United States Monticello Paulabo Pearson

Mrs McPherson sues Great Northern for death damages

Mrs Mary McPherson filed a lawsuit against the Great Northern railroad seeking 10000 dollars in damages for the death of her husband Donald McPherson who was killed on February 1.

Mary McPherson Great Northern Railroad Donald McPherson

City Hall Market Receives Two Carloads of Meat

Two carloads of meat arrive at City Hall Market 609 Third Ave and fill the shop with fresh eastern beef. Stock includes 2 000 lbs pareribe at 1?c, many wirloin steaks at 12 wt, T bone and Porterhouse steaks at 1T% to supply Thanksgiving needs.

City Hall Third Ave Lfc

One Hundred Christmas Pianos Free Certificates Offer

Kohier and Chase advertises one hundred $100 certificates for piano purchases. Certificates apply toward any new piano, with small deposits and easy terms, and no price raise for the event. The piece touts low city prices, open deals, and a $1,000 reward for proving piano price hikes.

Bookmaker Joe Tose Plans California Bookmaking Tour

New York race track bookmaker Joe Tose is in the city and stopping at the Motel Bavey before leaving for California. He will open books in San Francisco and Los Angeles once he arrives.

Joe Tose New York Bavey California San Francisco Los Angeles

Beattie Wins Pair Over Kent at Monarch Alleys

Beattie won both games against Kent at the Monarch alleys last night. Beattie’s Vogel posted the high score and top average, while Hulligan led the visitors’ effort with strong work.

Beattie Kent Monarch Alleys Vogel Hulligan

Holiday exercises end. schools closed until Monday

The public schools in the city hold holiday exercises today and, at the close of this afternoon, there will be no school until next Monday.

Dix disaster report prompts further inquiry at chamber

At a chamber meeting the committee on national affairs censured the crew for inadequacy in handling passengers. Captain T. D. Davies spoke, and the committee referred the matter for another report.

Chamber of Commerce Committee of National Affairs Dix T. D. Davies

Buffalo marine gasoline engines win gold four years

The Buffalo gasoline engines for marine use have captured gold medals for four consecutive years. They are praised for compact design and economical fuel use. Geo. H. Woodhouse offers a complete line and invites inquiries at 112 University Ave and Arcade Way.

Buffalo Geo. H. Woodhouse University #1 Arcade Way

Front Bay Fog Lays Hard Navigating Port Calls

A dense fog hung over the bay delaying arrivals and navigation was difficult. Whistles and fog horns sounded constantly to prevent accidents as ships move in and out. Steamer Watabale of Cooke & Co. may resume Vancouver service. no announcement yet. Steamer Dakota departed at noon with freight and passengers. Mt Paul cargo lumber to Frisco priced at 68.25 per 1000 feet while Fannie Dutard and Joseph Ruse offered 8.50 and 9.00 per 1000 feet respectively. Saratoga, from Northwestern, due Friday. Ceylon Mara arrived from the Orient today on her first port call.

Watabale Cooke & Co Vancouver Dakota Jenking Lumber Company Mt. Paul Northwestern Steamship Company Frisco L. HM. Gray & Co Fannie Dutard Joseph Ruse Allee Bteamer Saratoga Vaides Ceylon Mara

Bankrupt filing for local tobacco dealer William H. Nohe

William H. Nohe a retail tobacco dealer filed a petition in bankruptcy in the federal court. The report notes the bankruptcy action as filed today in this city.

W. H. Nohe William H. Nohe

Cave-In Traps Workers in Bronx Park. Two Killed

A night cave-in at Claremont Park in the Bronx trapped laborers. Two men are confirmed dead, with three others believed buried beneath the debris. Rescue crews battled rubble through the night.

New York Claremont Park Bronx

Market gains as theft shop fills with fresh meat stock

A market at 609 Third Ave reports theft shop stock now replenished with Eastern meat. Items include 2,000 Iba spare rib, sirloin steaks priced at 12 1 2 cents, T Bone and Porterhouse at 17 1 2 cents. Shoppers urged to hurry on Thanksgiving.

City Hall Third Ave Tfc

New England Mince Pie and Seasonal Desserts Menu

A list of traditional Christmas treats including English plum pudding with brandy sauce, New England mince pie, pumpkin pie, strawberry ice cream, assorted cakes, cream cheese, baked wafers, mixed nuts and raisins, and cafe noir.

New England

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