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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1906
Page
8
An error by a conductor registering a wrong name for a train almost caused a crash on the Great Northern bridge 150 feet above the Spokane River. The westbound freight, misled by the misregistered train 1108, believed it was on proper track and proceeded. Brakes were applied as both trains halted without collision.
The steamer Ohio reached port last night from Nome carrying 290 passengers and $500000 in gold. Officers report heavy gales and head winds marked the entire voyage south.
Government plans a public sale of the revenue cutter Grant after appraisal approval. Officials say bids may reach around $10,000, with the process advertised locally.
RA Day of San Francisco addressed socialists on the impact of women and children in industry. A large audience attended the meeting, reflecting broad interest in the topic.
The Star reports that Snyder, a man last seen Saturday, was located by police after a tip. He had disappeared for days and was found in a location described as fiat lard, with confirmation given by The Star.
A report to Capt Kilgore of the revenue cutter Grant states that the Civil Service Commission will conduct cadet examinations for the revenue service on October 10. Applicants must be between ages 18 and 4.
Detroit Michigan Oct 1 Bishop Williams of the Michigan diocese urges a “square deal” with the Bible. He argues the Bible is not the literal word of God and that its teachings, not the text, guide faith. He cites Genesis to Moses and Christ’s call to love enemies.
The Cook party reached the summit of Mount McKinney in Alaska on September 16. Teletype reports say the temperature was 1 degree below zero and the ascent height was about 22,800 feet. The party planned to proceed south from Seward by early steamship.
Six missionaries from the First Baptist Foreign Missionary Society were dispatched yesterday amid a large Seattle audience. Barbara Rowe announced her mission to Western China, Harry Stetomerts heads to the Philippines, and J Clark with Jacob Hoeicher will work in China. Dr Myron Haynes of the First Baptist church introduced the speakers.
Mr and Mrs PF W Harkens celebrate their golden wedding at 75 Vine St Seattle. Mr Harkins a Civil War veteran served as sergeant of the Third Iowa Independent Batallions. The couple wed in Stillwater Minnesota and moved to Seattle in 1874. Their children Harry Harkins Fred Harkins and Mrs BR McIntosh attended from local and distant cities.
A cane rush is scheduled for next Friday at 3 o'clock in the afternoon at the University of Washington. The sophomores issued a formal challenge to the first year men, which the freshmen have accepted.
The Associated Institution of the Young Men’s Christian Association will open an evening school to aid workers who study after their day’s labor. The program targets those with limited daytime study opportunities and aims to provide education at night.
The 40 men of the Knights of Pythias drill team will travel by special train to the supreme lodge meeting in New Orleans. They will spend one week, starting today, drilling at Madison Park.
Herman, B. Hu Greenhood and Frank Rogers were arrested yesterday for violating the depot ordinance by soliciting baggage. The trio faces charges under city regulations governing baggage handling and solicitation near the depot.
A catalog of blanket prices per pair ranging from 75 cents to 22 50 with many values listed. It notes ten quarter cotton sheet blankets priced at six and seven cents and one dollar per pair, while the remaining items are full size ten quarter eleven quarter and twelve quarter varieties.
A cluttered excerpt shows special pricing items including S200 s100 and S150 Balad Bowls at 200 each. The fragment references a sale week with thief risk and a closing price of $1.00, indicating a promotional event with low prices and odd piece counts.
Saturday evening the Seattle Amateur Press club held its season’s largest gathering at Freida Clark’s home, 4045 Seconday. Irene Taylor spoke to the club, and Prof. M L Daggey of the state university has accepted an invitation to address the next meeting.
B J Brown a candidate for prosecuting attorney on a socialist ticket spoke at the labor temple last night asserting that within three years the socialists would control Seattle's city government. The remarks came during a broader speech on labor issues and political reform.
In a growing city vast sums are wasted daily by families unable to save. The ad urges readers to open an account with the State Bank of Seattle as a prudent seed that will bear fruit and repay many times over.
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