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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1906
Page
1
Attorney Kerth requests records from Secretary Metcalf in Washington to advance the Dix investigation. Mack Fost says the aim is to obtain papers and records, review evidence, and pursue charges if criminal connections to any steamer officials emerge.
A 19-year-old policeman Leander faces manslaughter charges after a fatal attack that left his wife and infant daughter injured. He was arraigned this morning and granted bond of 4,000 dollars. The case drew attention as a prominent local figure in the community.
In a damaged extract a girl leaps and Gillette is described defending and dragging someone across a scene. Grace Brow is mentioned alongside a reverend and murder implications. The court room is crowded with unreadable details and scattered phrases about the Pacific Ocean and Francisco.
Reports from Spencer state that a wreck on the road yesterday killed Samuel Spencer and ten others, with a dozen more injured. President W and other named figures were present as Spencer’s death ripple reached Lynchburg and Baltimore connections.
President Leland Stanford addressed the Massachusetts State Teacher Association in Boston. The discussion focused on education for citizenship and civic frugation.
A Georgetown justice of the peace begins an afternoon trial testing enforcement against Maple Leaf Michn proprietors Mersia Owens and Cook of Van Asselt for operating a saloon without a license. Each was released on $100 cash bonds as authorities pursue a broader test case against similar establishments.
Workers trapped as dirt slid into a cave-in at the old Washington hotel site. Two hydraulic pipes blocked the slide and provided air as nine laborers dug free after 82 hours of confinement. No injuries reported, contractor W. M. Mantey and associates silent, bonding rep HM. A. Razer unavailable for details.
Henry B. Reed reports Senator Piles will interview President Roosevelt tomorrow regarding the Alaska Yukon-Pacific Exposition. The senator spoke with Major T. B. Clarkson, special commissioner, about the national stance and the outlook remains favorable.
J. and Chilbere, president of the exposition, arrived in Seattle from San Francisco last night. The city buzzes with 66,000 workers clearing debris, new buildings rising, and temporary structures replacing former landmarks as Seattle remains extremely busy.
The Dix investigation resumed at 1 30 pm due to witness unavailability. The inquiry was adjourned to Monday at 10 am as the Jeanie crew has scattered and only one survivor remains to testify.
Judge Frater of the superior court tentatively extended the case of John P. Cummings for 15 days amid allegations he acted as a legally qualified attorney in King County cases without bar admission. In a separate matter, Judge Hanford dismissed the case of G W Kieney versus the French ship Dante.
A runaway locomotive shattered into a freight car string near Northery road, killing two workers and injuring four others. The engineer and fireman were aboard as a switchman misthrew a switch allowing the engine to race down the main line toward the Flyer.
A historical notice records dates and large sums including November 20 1906 and totals of 1 706 719 87 and 1908 figures. It also mentions a national holiday.
Chief of Police Wappenatein this morning filed an answer to the complaint of John Currington the lone complainant who charges city authorities with persecution. The chief brands Currington as a dangerous person an ex convict and a former member of a gang of counterfeiters.
The Seattle branch of the International Typographical Union adopts a new wage scale to take effect tomorrow, setting a minimum of 24 dollars per week for eight hours. Newspaper office wages remain unchanged, and no current contract exists between printers and job offices after over a year of absence from negotiation.
Thirty three socialists arrested November 2 stood trial in Police Judge Gordon's court at 7 PM for blocking streets and delaying traffic. Attorney B J Brown defended the socialist defendant as the courtroom crowd awaited the verdict. The proceedings included Frank Joina and Hermon, a U S Senate candidate on the socialist ticket, with further arraignments following. Judge Gordon reserved judgment on all cases.
The legislative committee holds four afternoon meetings to frame a petition for the next legislature. Chairman Agatio E F Griffiths outlines changes to state assessment laws allowing objections after damages are assessed and benefits deducted. He also proposes developers with additions over ten acres dedicate one tenth of plats to parks to reduce congestion.
George D Holliday testified before the interstate commerce commission that in 1897 he refused price pressure from a coal company and Denver & Rio Grande officials at Sunnyside, and armed men later forced a sale to Rio Grande interests. Charles Livingston and W O Williams gave corroborating details on secret rates and passes.
Albert A. Daub of Fairbanks arrived on the Saratoga and registered at the Seattle hotel. He has just returned from his thirtieth trip to Fairbanks. Ed Orr, contractor, notes the mail service between Vaides and Fairbanks is better than ever with semi weekly trips covering 386 miles.
Three banks in MacDonnough county closed this morning locking up about half a million dollars in deposits. The C. V. Chandler bank of Macomb the Bank of Chandler Smith at Randolph and Chandler Ives bank at Colchester failed, with total assets listed at about $800 000.
A New York periodical’s Seattle number misstates Washington and Oregon politics. It claims a direct primary will settle a June vote, names Mutkey and Mulkey as senators, and confuses state lines, Mitchell’s seat, and Oregon’s role, with errors about direct primary law and 1891–style contests.
A brawl in the lower house in Vienna during a heated session ends with an ambulance taking away the wounded. The parliament adjourns as violence erupts after an animated debate.
A Navy Bureau report notes persistent friction between marines and sailors aboard ships and recommends reassignment. The program will move ships, with battleships returning to American waters by January 1 and the Pacific squadron including Charleston Milwaukee Albany New Orleans Chicago Yorktown Boston Princeton and the torpedo flotilla.
In Washington on November 30 a rebuttal of testimony was taken in Mrs Bassett divorce case. Several witnesses denied the woman statements including former Representative Fairchild who said her mother and sister did not know of her condition and that she refused to answer questions about her hospital stay. Court adjourned to Monday for further arguments.
D Hall, a soldier, testified in land fraud cases that defendants urged him to recruit old soldiers to file claims. Soldiers would lease claims to Seattle men for 100 dollars per lease and, after proof, receive 600 dollars per claim with half to go to the defendants' agents.
San Francisco November 30 Grand jury subpoenas issued in Los Angeles compel Supervisor W W Sanderson to testify about graft. Chief Dina is also expected to face indictment based on Kid Sullivan testimony alleging a $2500 payoff for resort protection. Arraignment for Supervisor Fred Nicholas and Peter Duffy postponed to Monday. The grand jury proceeded on cases of protected residents as Schmits was subpoenaed.
Mayor Moore states the city needs a chief with fire fighting experience and knowledge of apparatus and new building methods. He has not chosen an internal or external candidate and may select from current Seattle firefighters or bring in a chief from another department.
Mont Nov 20 Receiver Wilson in charge of Actnabank states Arguetus Heinge has given him a 100000 note to remove the withdrawals of depositors following the bank failure. The sum equals the bank’s capitalization. Depositors suspect Heinze’s links with the bank, but Wilson says Heinze severed all ties in a letter. Wilson commends the gesture as magnanimous.
Libra dor Revera, former editor of a Mexican revolutionary paper, was freed by the United States after extradition was sought by Mexico on charges of attempted murder and robbery. U S officials ruled the accusation as political and declined extradition.
Columbus OH Nov 90 The third attempt to bring the local ice men to trial on antitrust charges succeeded as the court overruled demurrers to indictments brought three weeks ago. Seven companies and five individuals will now be tried.
The steamer Saratoga arrived from Seward Valdez and Cordova with 250 passengers including railroad workers. Four travelers completed the overland route from Fairbanks to the coast though the trail was lost. The ship also carried 360 tons of ore bound for the smelter at Ta- ROTM.
T J Porterfield an 85 year old pioneer of Minneapolis and former Seattle landowner died this morning. Allegations claim his death followed anger and stress over a disputed property transfer to his Chicago-based son in law. He collapsed at the home of Jeane O Miles after delays from a flood and illness en route to Seattle. The Ronney Watson company handled the body. a post mortem will be held.
Rev. T. H. Gourley sues Mayor Moore and Chief Wappenstein in Seattle superior court. The church asks the court to stop arrests of its leaders, arguing meetings follow Christian Bible usage and customs. The case targets Seventh Ave and Pine area tensions.
Senator C. F. Clapp sold a triangle bounded by Westlake Fifth av and Priest to a local investor syndicate for 105000 after buying it ten days earlier from Mix for 92000. His profit in ten days stands at 13000. He also sold the double southwest corner at Minor and Cherry for 60000 through John Davin & Co.
The monthly meeting will discuss past month work, committee reports, and legislative committee matters at the society office in the New Yorks block. On Tuesday evening the legislative committee will meet.
Grace McCord aged 19 from Des Moines was arrested in New Orleans on a charge of forging a $400 check. She had left Des Moines to join her fiance in Cuba where he serves in the Eleventh Cavalry. Des Moines police will prosecute.
Washington November 30. The president conferred with University of California President Wheeler on the Japanese situation. Wheeler said little beyond noting the situation is growing more acute.
James Brady 35 a Kerriston logger died at the county hospital from head injuries after shooting Flora Shannon at 1810 Denny Way on November 3. He killed Shannon then was moved to Wayside hospital and later to the county jail before brain surgery. Brady died unconscious. motive rooted in love and suspected marriage plans to A. B. Currie.
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