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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Nov 30, 1906

Page

3

Teachers Vote Tomorrow Amid Salary Debate And Board Plans

Teachers prepare to vote on rival wage scales and a proposed board policy amid ongoing labor tensions. The election involves socialist and non socialist candidates and a recall of school board management. Polling places across wards are listed with booths open from noon to 5 pm for director elections and Maynard flats referendum votes.

Sooth Beattie Relnier Pacific School P. T. Minor Old Public Library University Grounds Denny School Cascade School Eighth Ward Warren Avenue Queen Anne School Ninth Ward Interbay T. BP Pay Mountain View Station Nean To & P Maynard Flats

Texas hangings report murder case timeline

Telegraph service reports two men executed in Texas this morning. Jesse was hanged for the murder of Matthias, with the events dated in September. Henry Bearo was hanged today for the murder of Albert Taylor, a life convict.

Tex Jesse Matthias Henry Bearo Albert Taylor

Civil Service Examinations For Assistants And Clerk

Regular exams for civil service include an exam for assistants in the engineer's office and a special examination for Mac Inspector. An exam will be held December 14, and 15 applicants are applying for licenses as stationary engineers.

Civil Vite Commission

Gold Mounted Fountain Pens At Chicago Co

Gold mounted fountain pens arrive in a new plain line at Chicago Co. 1207 Indiana Avenue. Xmas buyers are offered a very reasonable price for these elegant writing instruments.

Chicago Co Ind Ave

Watches and Diamonds Found at Bergsin Prices

Items include out watches and diamonds valued at $17 listed near Ind Ave. The fragment notes Bergsin prices and a sale or display location. Further details are unclear due to damaged text.

Bergsin

Will appoint Bodwell as court clerk in Carroll's term

Justice of the Peace elect John Ke Carroll will appoint B D Hodwell as clerk of his court. Bodwell is a local attorney well known among younger lawyers. He will be sworn in and take office January 14 when Judge Carroll's term begins in the New York block.

John KE. Carroll B.D. Hodwell Bodwell Parre Carroll New York

Ships arrive and overhaul work in San Francisco

On the front, the Spokane Rainier Earnest Hamilt and Atlas arrive in San Francisco this morning. The Bidart reaches port from Tacoma and lies at the Wall st dock after discharging part of its cargo. The Jefferson of the Alaska company remains in Moran company drydock for about two weeks for annual overhauling with burners being installed.

Spokane Rainier Earnest Hamilt Atlas San Francisco Bidart Tacoma Wall St Jefferson Alaska Company Moran Company

Train to California Leaves Seattle for West Coast Run

The train departs Seattle at 4 30 P M and Portland at 11 30 P M arriving San Francisco at 9 48 A M after forty one hours on the Scenic Shasta Route. The Southern Pacific operates three daily trains with tickets and reservations at the Union Ticket Office 608 Flat Avenue Seattle Washington led by E E Ellis General Agent.

Seattle Portland San Francisco Southern Pacific Saw Shasta Union Ticket Office Fliat Avenue Wash E. E. Ellis Ove

Magoon Calls Leaders for Urgent Affairs

NAVANA November unspecified date Magoon called leaders of both political parties to meet tomorrow to discuss urgent affairs and possible resignations of senators and representatives amid a push for a new Canadian tariff. OTTAWA introduces new tariff by finance minister W B Plesding with intermediate British preferential and general rates. POLAND Archbishop of Posen lies in state while Poles demand a Pole succeed him. LEXINGTON time extension granted for Mutual Life Insurance case. briefs due by December 16.

Magoon Navana Senaifive Ottawa Ont W. B. Plesding Finance Poren Prussia Posen Lexington Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York Prewitt Kentucky

Shea Jury Complete in Cor neliite FP Trial

The twelfth juror has been selected to try Corneliite FP in Chicago Nevada. Shea was indicted a year ago in connection with the Strike of the Brotherhood of Teametera of this city.

Shea Chicago Nev Corneliite FP. Shea Brotherhood of Teametera

Suspected Robber Arrested in Oklahoma City

Will McDonald aged 26 was arrested yesterday by a posse in Oklahoma City. He is suspected of shooting and robbing W. P. Dillworth of the city.

Oklahoma City Okla Will McDonald W. P. Dillworth

Mystic Shriners Initiate in Western Washington

One of the most notable sessions of the Mystic Shrine war held at the Masonic temple, Tacoma. The ceremonies and banquet lasted into yesterday morning with about 400 Shriners from Western Washington and Alaska and 14 representatives from other shrines escorting a close of 88 novitiates across the hot sands.

Mystic Shriners Tacoma Masonic Temple Washington Alaska United States

Dayton Train Collision Injures Suburbanites and Xenia Riders

A Dayton & Xenia line traction car carrying suburbanites and Xenia passengers was struck by a Cleveland Cincinnati & St. Louis freight engine near midnight. Details on injuries or casualties were not immediately available as crews assessed damage and the cause of the collision.

Dayton Dayton & Xenia Xenia

Hutchinson Co Advertises Suits Coats and Cravenettes

W B Hutchinson Co advertises three floors of showroom space specializing in fifteen business suits overcoats and cravenettes. The brief copy highlights a broad menswear focus and multiple floor offerings.

W. B. Hutchinson CO W. B Hutchinson Co

Tailor offers $40 style for $46 orders at Daniel Fuhrman

Daniel Fuhrman the Tailor at 1016 Second Ave advertises $40 worth of style with every $46 order. He promises a man will feel and appear well dressed. Also notes A L Hall at 1111 Piret Ave has a new line of Putman waterproof leather boots at 7.00 a pair and a stock of hunting gear and cases.

Daniel Parkman

New Cabinet Formed by Senor Moret y Pendergant

MADRID November 8 The new cabinet formed by Senor Moret y Pendergant has been accepted by King Alfonso. Emperor Leproven 12-Hour Day The emperor approves a council of ministers plan to set a 12 hour working day with two hours for meals in all industries. In six weeks the law becomes operative. Mexico City Island Net Bank Mugene Mets Chilean consul says a circulated earthquake report that Juan Fernandes Island sank is untrue.

Madmid Senor Moret Y Pendergant Alfonso Pothrsburg Council of Migrters Island Net Bank Mexico City C.mugene Mets Mexico Juan Fernandes

Otto Young Drope Dead at Lake Geneva Country Home

Otto Young, a Chicago millionaire merchant, collapsed and died today at his Lake Geneva country home. The unexpected death occurred in the early hours, with no immediate cause announced. News details indicate Young was prominent in business circles and amassed substantial wealth through extensive trading ventures.

Otto Young Chicago Ottto Young Lake Geneva

Hungarian Sugar Trades Ships To U S Amid Cuba Tension

Budapest reports Cuban unrest drives Hungarian sugar to the United States. Unsettled Cuba conditions prompt shipments as markets seek alternative buyers and supply routes.

Budapest Cuba United States

Norwegian Youth Alfred Stray Dies in St Peter's Hospital

Prominent Norwegian Alfred Stray a young man from a notable family in Norway dies at St Peter's hospital after a brief illness. His father holds an official government position in Norway.

Olympia Alfred Stray St. Peter's Hospital Norway

Sunset Telephone Begins $26 000 Conduit Work in Brellingham

In Brellingham in November 86 the Sunset Telephone company plans about $26 000 more conduit installations within days raising this year’s total improvements to about $100 000.

Brellingham Sunset Telephone Company

Tacoma Man Missing Sparks Local Search

Tacoma authorities report Earl Parrar aged 26, employed locally, has vanished prompting a search as of November 30. Police and volunteers coordinate have canvassed area streets and nearby neighborhoods for clues.

Tacoma Earl Parrar

Hat fashions and loyalty to a premium Derby hat

The ad promotes the Burger Derby hat priced at $200 as superior to cheaper options and asserts men prefer its style and satisfaction. Litlagar Barkman, exclusive hatters at 1310 Becond Ave, invite customers to purchase the hat.

Litlagar & Barkman

Ladevondon’s Lumber Company Figure Reported Missing

Jon Oth and his associates from Ladevondon’s Lumber Company have disappeared, raising fears among friends that he was drugged and forced aboard. The incident remains under investigation.

Ladevondons Lumber Company Jon Oth Nets

Congo State Renaming Debate In Chamber Session

In Brussels on November 80 the chamber of deputies heard discussion on renaming the Congo State. The debate featured a socialist point of view presented to the assembly.

Brussels Congo Chamber of Deputies

Mayor Elisha Dyer Dies Suddenly in Providence

Mayor Elisha Dyer of Providence Rhode Island died suddenly last night from heart trouble. He was the city’s second chief executive to die suddenly within two years.

Elisha Dyer Providence RE. L Eiisha Dyer Rhode Island Dyer Eity Seattle General Hospital John E. Pherson Colby R. Ito Ito Theuruya Company Seconday Lakeview Cemetery Bonney-Watson

Featherstone to hang despite government stand

In Victoria Featherstone faces execution for the murder of Mary Dalton at South Wellington. He reportedly broke down upon hearing the news yet maintained his innocence. In London a report claims the British South Africa Company offered the Salvation Army 1,000,000 acres in Rhodesia for colonization with a revert clause if the venture fails.

Featherstone Victoria Robert Featherstone Mary Dalton South Wellington Ile Galvation Army London British South Africa Company Balvation Army Rhodesia

Military Activity Reported in Korea Over Kando Dispute

Victoria Nov 30 Active military preparations are being made by Japanese in North Korea. The Antilochus arriving from Liverpool and the Orient reports Japan aims to enforce Korea's claim in the China Korea dispute over Kando. Vladivostok area notes alarm from these preparations.

Victoria North Korea Liverpool Orient Korea China Kando Tumen Yalu Vladivostok

River pirates plunder magazine on Lule Island

In New Westminster on November 30 the Fraser river bandits shifted tactics from boats to high explosives. They targeted the T. J. Trapp Co. magazine on Lule Island during a Wednesday night break in.

New Westminster Bcc Fraser River T. J. Trapp @ Co Lule Island

Putman Waterproof Leather Boots Now In Stock At $7

Sportsmen urged to visit A. L. Hall at 1221 Firetave for the new Putman high grade waterproof leather boots fully guaranteed at seven dollars a pair. Large stock of hunting coats guns fixtures and cases available.

A. L. Hall Firetave

River Pirates Suspected in Black Powder Theft and Galliteen Fire

Thieves lifted between 40 and 56 cases of black powder with no clues to the culprits, suspected river pirates. Galliteen Opera House in Galliteen near Altoona burned along with three stores nine dwellings and three barns, causing about 260000 in losses. In Melbourne rumor says Australia may prosecute the American oil combines under anti trust act.

Galliteen Altoona Galliteen,a Australia Melbourne American Oil Combine

Chamber backs Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition

The Hellingham Chamber of Commerce adopted a resolution endorsing the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific exposition. Members expressed clear support and alignment with the expo's spirit and goals.

Indorse A Hellingham Fleiingham Chamber of Commerce

Dutch Troops Clash With Rebels in New Guinea

From The Hague a dispatch reports Dutch forces clashing with a strong Alfours band traveling from Kanaas to Pakfak. Seven soldiers were killed and one officer along with six men wounded in the engagement.

The Hague Ney Dutch New Guinea Alfours Kanaas Pakfak

Robbers Bind Watchman Loot Farnham Store Safe

Seven masked men entered A. N. Farnham’s Westville market garden shop in New Haven early yesterday, blew open the safe, seized $600, and fled. Police lacked a trace by late last night.

New Haven Conn A. N. Farnham Westville

Visit to Uncle Bam's Navy Yard in Bremerton

Visitors to Seattle are urged to take a trip to Uncle Bam's navy yard at Bremerton to see battleships Wide conasin and Oregon, the training ship Philadelphia, torpedo boats and destroyers. Boats depart Pier 2 at 10 and 11:20 a.m. and 1:15 and 4:46 p.m. on weekdays with an extra at 2:80 p.m. Sundays. round trip 50 cents.

Uncle Bam Navy Yard Bremerton Oregon Philadelphia Pier 2 Wisconsin Plier 2

Bank Clearings Jump in November 1906

Bank clearings for November 1906 rose by 11,621,404.28 compared with November 1905. The total for the month ending reached 42,777,728.06 in clearings, signaling substantial growth in financial activity.

President names Methenney to civil service post

The president announced the appointment of John A. Methenney of Louisiana as civil service commissioner, succeeding A W Cooley of New York who was named assistant attorney general.

Washington, D. C John A. Methenney Louietana A. W. Cooley New York

Northern Pacific Receives 14 New Powerful Locomotives

Telegraphic advices received in Seattle report 14 new engines of the largest and most improved type en route to the city from Dunkirk New York. A majority will run out of Seattle and all will be used on the Pacific division of the railroad.

Seattle Northern Pacific Dunkirk Pacific Division

Beattie Esperanto Society Plans February 1 Event

The Beattie Esperanto society organizes a large entertainment on February 1 with most programming in Esperanto and limited English for non speakers. A new class for advanced students will meet Monday evenings with Kaperanto spoken exclusively.

Beattie Esperanto Society

Local Flashes and Society Notes Lead News

Nohe Bankrupt. William H. Nohe a cigar dealer is adjudged bankrupt in federal court. Mrs H Miller is robbed of her purse at 714 Madison Ave and Seventh Ave and University St last night. Symphony concert postponed due to Grand Opera House damage. New York society meets at Chamber of Commerce this evening with Calvin E Vilas to address. Red Cross Beattie branch meets at Lincoln hotel parlors at 2 PM. Prosecution to push charge over fast autos. KR D Rogers and Fred Roesch to entertain Miss Alberta Gallatin in Seattle. New pastor arrives at University Place Christian church Rev Thos J Shuey arrives with family. He assumes charge Dec 1. Dr Sydney M Strong to speak on The Test of a Girl.

H. Miller Madison At Seventh Av University St Hed Cross Society Lincoln Hotel Beattie Branch American Red Cross Society Mackintosh KR. D. Rogers Fred Roesch University Place

Deportation Ordered for Four French Immigrants

Four French residents Leon Demolier Laura Compani Mrs Aime and Mrs Michardas alias Mrs Demolier were arrested by immigration officers for illegal stay and ordered deported. They will be shipped to France within two or three days, as Minnesota Gale reports a ship sailing to Yokohama with a Dec 12 departure for Japan and a Christmas bid to reach the U.S. before the holiday.

Leon Demolier Laura Compani Mra. Aime Mra. Michardas Mre. Demolier France Minnesota Hongkong Yokohama United States

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