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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1906
Page
5
A desolate account describes Warsaw prisons where inmates, including political prisoners, endure harsh meals and crowded cells. Guards enforce strict routines with limited utensils and minimal sanitation, while a nearby restaurant reportedly serves political detainees due to overcrowding in January.
Fragmentary notice lists rates to Alo New York and sale dates in November. The text mentions Pacific connections and a railroad corner property reference with limited legible details.
Fragmentary text describes a wooden item, mentions England, cats meat, and a harsh taste. It notes tea at 6 PM and repeated hot water, then a locked door for the night. The piece references criminals performing services for a small remuneration and mentions orders, servants, and communication between cells and divisions.
Iver Witeon a baker was arrested late last night by Detective Frank Kennedy on a charge of short changing two Seattle firms The Walkover shoe store and the Kennedy Drug Company filed the complaints.
Werren H Pennington of Company B North General Orders died Tuesday at Ellisot and will be buried with military honors. He was appointed corporal during the encampment at American Lake and burial plans are being arranged by Captain Maurice Thompson of the same company.
Bessie Frynee was arrested at night on a charge of stealing $41 from J. F. Sweeney. City Detective Metlurg made the arrest. The case stems from a complaint by Sweeney. Wear Brook's Hats at 1331 Tad Ave is listed in the notice.
Excursion rates to Buffalo New York offered by Northern Pacific Dates of sale October first to November first final return by November city ticket office at First Avenue and Yesterday Way rate ninety four fifty detailed information available at the ticket office and Northern Pacific contacts
Tonight at the Grand a revival of The Maid and the Mummy stars Digby Bell and Richard Carle who supplied many jokes for the show. Beattie theater opens Holy City next Sunday with all denomination ministers invited. Star theater features J Roger West and Ida Van Siclen in The Musical Gymnasium while other acts offer humor and musical skits.
Captain Ralph Harrison, a purchasing commissary officer in Seattle, is relieved of duty and ordered to Chicago to serve as assistant purchasing commissary. The move transfers him from Seattle to the Chicago post for new duties.
Fines for the September restricted district were paid to the police court totaling 95,437 dollars, the largest monthly collection ever, eclipsing the prior record of 3,000 dollars.
Andrew Michaelson and Clarence Young clashed last night attracting a crowd. Patrolman Alvey detained both men and booked them at headquarters for the incident.
Northern Pacific offers low round trip rates to New Orleans with sales October 4 and 7 train routes. Final return date is November 15 and travel may use a short direct route on day of travel. For details contact the city ticket office at the corner of First Ave and Yester Way.
Harrison Bostwick and J. Powles report burglars entered homes last night while residents attended the Renton Hill Improvement Club meeting. Jewelry and silverware were taken according to the statement.
A father, living at 211 Ninth, reports his son Matt Kegleston age 15 left a note saying he plans to go to Alaska with two men named Chartey and Harney. The father asks police to locate the boy, describing him as red hair blue eyes and about six feet tall.
Patrick Salmon a laborer was released yesterday for a minor offense and was arrested again early this morning charged with carrying concealed weapons. He allegedly possessed a large knife a revolver and a razor. Police describe him as a dangerous man and say officers know him well for past trouble.
Caroline Barrett files for divorce from Walter Barrett a mechanic alleging abduction confinement and marriage after bringing her from England to Seattle. She says he locked her up for two days and has since treated her cruelly.
Steve Ownan pleaded for mercy in Judge Gordon's court after a year of sobriety. He requested another chance and promised to quit drinking, seeking release on an agreement to stay away from the narcotics trade.
George Harria, who arrived in Seattle a week ago on a cattle car and was initiated into the Bows of Rest, will be a guest of Janior Corbett for fifteen days. Judge Gordon extended the invitation late yesterday afternoon.
Frank Madden was arrested on a migrancy charge and given two hours to leave town by J Gordon. A suspended sentence of $100 was imposed to hasten his departure. Madden previously served four years for burglary in town and later in California for the same offense.
Attorney General Mike Morgan vows to block a proposed merger of the Hocking Valley and Kanawha & Michigan railways. The action targets J. P. Morgan & Co and Nicholas Monnerratt, arguing the parallel competing lines violate law. State officials are urged not to accept merger papers while litigation concerns persist.
A fragment suggests a merger may allow a party to change its legal status or place property beyond a court's reach. The text implies strategic use of corporate restructuring to affect asset exposure.
Noted photographer La Roche announces retirement from active work in Alaska views. He has disposed of plates and prints to the Pacific Coast Steamship Co. The 2,500 view collection has been sold to the Alaska Exposition for 2600 dollars.
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