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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1906
Page
7
Robert Mor i loaner from Bitter Lake killed Saturday when a car struck him at Ballard Avenue. He stepped into the street and was hit by a car, his body carried to an undertaker shop. Deputy Coroner investigated. the victim, about 30, lived in Bitter Lake and worked nearby.
The wife of Dick Schaapp Tedian died after a blaze aboard the Vera near the Quinault river mouth. The vessel struck a bar, breaking the gasoline tank and sparking a rapid shipboard fire. Survivors and engineers reported efforts to rescue, with the body recovered hours later.
Indignation ran high as a crowd gathered at the Arcade hall to condemn the arrest of street speakers. Figures including J. D. Fien, MW Winsor, Futlger Parker, and Harper spoke, urging action to defend free speech and accusing city officials and Mayor Chief Wappenstein of bias and hindering public discourse.
Oct 1 report from D.C. outlines attempts to corner weather data with sources from Medicine Mder, Canadian poinia, and Siberian Russia. Daily updates come courtesy of term agents.
About twenty five Packers began efforts to form an organization advocating a favorable interpretation of laws to protect interests during the passage of legislation.
The text notes rising counts year after year under challenging conditions, arguing that persistence yields success and that people can overcome presumed fatal limits. The fragment emphasizes inevitable progress despite adversity.
Review notes Checkers a 100 to 1 underdog drawing large crowds at Grand Productions on Seattle’s Third Avenue. Play praised for lively humor, strong cast, and moral themes, with praise for Port Barlow Clara Armstrong and Antone Bridges. Also mentions Maid and the Mummy at Grand and The Convict’s Daughter at Seattle theater with solid company and staging.
At tonight's penue the Star Theater offers a new melange of vaudeville headlined by three Orpheum circuit turns beginning at 7 30 and 8 o'clock sharp.
The Hubbell estate assets were disposed of before Judge Morris. The Riverside block bounded by Pike, Union, Ninth, and Terry avenues sold to G. & McLaren for 120000. C. J. Riley bid 19600 for an undivided half interest in the southwest corner of Ninthall and University, a bid accepted.
Dotoras, a T-week-old baby girl, child of Mr and Mrs oO N Dougherty, abducted from Edna Nelson in White Horse yy, was found that night by Officer Sam Klein in a lodging house on Seventh Ave and Blanchard. Pending habeas corpus, the infant remains in the care of Police Matron Ketly.
A Federal order restrains the L L Mell Brokerage Co of Denver for alleged mail fraud. The complaint claims they advertised to collect tribute from patentees and possessed funds to manufacture the patented articles.
Chicago October 1 The Standard Oil Company filed an appearance in federal court seeking a date for its plea hearing set for November The order compels the tenth corporation to appear in person marking the first instance of a corporation being required to appear in the district previously allowed by power of attorney only.
The German steamer Mariechen was towed into the harbor last night and will await its owners to decide on wrecking the vessel.
A special school board meeting is scheduled for tonight to audit the September teachers' payroll and to discuss the South school condemnation proceedings.
Reports from Eagle Pass indicate Mexican revolutionaries gathering across the border and refugees fleeing toward the town. Government troops are massing in the area, raising concerns about potential clashes or border incidents.
Via Northern Pacific. Dates of sale October 7 and Final return limit November 15. Rate via short direct route $80.20. For particulars call Northern Pacific city ticket office, corner Firat av. and Yealer way.
Investigations into Beattie land records disclose state land office staff exploiting positions to obtain valuable timber tracts in Skagit county. A block in township 23 range 7 was sold to Egabliah Landing for 14000 and now valued at 40000. McMillin’s influence stirs county politics as independents challenge machine politics led by Schultz against Gould. Several independent candidates are tied to land office claims and timber interests, including J L Murray Ed Harrison and others.
Twelve Bohemian club members return from Hood Canal after a two week hunting expedition. They report shooting several bears and deer along with smaller game during the trip.
Berlin hosts the International Law association as it begins its sessions under the Still in the Air banner. In London, October first, six balloons in the International race crossing the channel have not yet landed.
Seattle Electric Company promised a wage raise effective October 1 for motormen conductors and grips. The new hourly scale shows increases by length of service with rates ranging from twenty two to twenty eight cents, sparking discontent at car barns citywide.
Reports state Cuban rebels will surrender arms and accept transportation home with no payment. Funston leads armament talks with Generals Pino Guerra and Del Castillo. U S troops to take charge after disarmament, with limited fighting expected. Separate dispatches note Homeless refugees near Mobile and Brooklyn Marines heading to Cuba, plus U S interest in prolonged Cuban supervision.
Steamer Alki left at noon today carrying explosives for the north. Fishing Schooner Friday Harbor was being outfitted in Beattle for an Alaska halibut trip. The steamer Santa Ana, with freight and passengers, sailed to Valdez at 4 PM to take on the Dora Steamer. Farallon arrived from the north last night with 760 tons of canned salmon and due to call for the north on Wednesday.
In Kansas City a pig sent to Green City, Missouri was refused by the Quincy Omaha and Kansas City railroad as too small. In court this morning the road was fined $65, the ruling stating railroads must accept even diminutive consignments.
President Roosevelt and Charles E. Hughes held an extended talk today aboard the president's private car. The meeting began in Jersey City and the president said the chat was very satisfactory but no public announcement would be made.
In San Francisco L-Com pany B with Hospital corps totaling 112 men under Captain Truby left today for Newport News to join the Cuban expedition.
The department of justice announces it will investigate the sugar trust following presidential instructions given last week.
Homeowners at Laurelhurst on the Lake enjoy scenery described as rivaling the Lakes of Killarney with magnificent surroundings inviting visits to the community area.
William Cochrane of White River Valley pleaded guilty to assault with murderous intent and was fined $1,000 plus costs by Judge Frater. The judge urged farmers in the valley to stop carrying weapons, warning future complaints if frontier habits persist. A spoken exchange among observers followed the sentence.
Excursion rates to Buffalo New York available October 6 to 6 with a going limit of 10 days and final return by November 16. Rate set at 64 dollars fifty cents. Call city ticket office North Pacific Railway at the corner East ay and Yeeler way for details.
The Canadian Pacific steamer Princess Victoria will sail for the last time this port to Victoria and Vancouver next Saturday night. She will then leave the run for repairs.
On October 1 Dennia Ben of Canada won the 25 mile Marathon at the Illinois Athletic Club with a time of 2.41.23. The event drew local competitors and showcased endurance racing talent.
Los Angeles records show 11 am temperature at 94.7 degrees on October 1, down from 100 degrees at the same hour Sunday indicating a relief in the heat wave.
The Horary board schedules a meeting for tomorrow to discuss the opening of the new Carneetebrary. The agenda centers on planning, logistics, and formal preparations.
On Oct 12 and 13 Northern Pacific offers round trip tickets to Chicago for 71 dollars and to St Louis for 67 dollars and 50 cents. Tickets valid up to ten days with final return by November 20 and stopovers allowed. Inquiries at Northern Pacific city ticket office corner First Ave and Yellwer Way.
London observers say Cuba will govern by Cuban officials but with American commissioners directing policy, creating a system where Cubana leads while Britain-like influence from the United States guides the course.
Joseph McLaughlin Frank F Mead and Paul Murphy promote Laurelhurst Seattle as a premier peninsula residential area on Lake Washington. They report over 200000 dollars in sales and describe lavish homes, broad yards, unobstructed lake views, and stringent building restrictions to attract affluent buyers.
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