Vanderbilt Course Death Trail Marks Race Calamity
A fatal wreck at a Vanderbilt course event leaves Joseph Stadler dead after being struck by a Boston driver William Woods, others injured including Mary Bean, and witnesses noting reckless chauffeur behavior and crowd dangers. George Wynder aided Stadler before also being struck. Police arrested driver William Hord.
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Joseph Stadler
Lone Island
William Woods
Boston
Stadler
George Wynder
William Hord
Mary G. Bean
Thirty-fourth St
Seconday
Henry Sand
Pacific rail line plans cut to Seattle scope
J D Farrell, Seattle chief engineer for Pacific plans, says the Oregon and Washington road will terminate in Seattle, not Olympia, with a future possibility of Olympia service. The Vancouver segment will run along the north shore of the Columbia to Kalama, and the line will be independent of the Seattle Tacoma interurban.
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Dm Ore
Spe Pacific
Puget
J.D. Farrell
Harman
Seattle
Accompa
Washington Rail Wader
Everett
Oregon
Washington
Olympia
Oregons
Vancouver
Columba River
Kalama
Oregon and Washington
Seattle Tacoma
Fire Department Criticisms Stir Seattle Chief Cook Controversy
A Seattle fire department dispute centers on Chief Cook and actions surrounding Champion, with accusations of improper use of funds and conflicts of interest. Critics say Cook’s conduct and vacations while paid by the city undermine department morale and governance.
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Dan Cook
Clark
Cook
City Fire Department
New York City
Twentieth Century Fire Escape Company
Fire Chiefs
Seattle
Case Dismissed In Assault Charge Involving Teacher
The Rainier assault case against Elia O lx and the teacher was dismissed after the defense argued the pupil teacher relation resembled a parent child dynamic. The matron reported the pupil’s injuries but the court found the charge not properly brought under the statute.
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Elia O
Rainier
O'Leary
Hix
Alton
Alien
Theft reported by W F Kelly at 126 Washington St
W F Kelly reported to police that while he was away from his room a sneak thief took 66 dollars in cash, his clothing and baggage. The incident occurred this morning.
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W. F.kelly
Washington St
Mob Attacks Pair Charged With Attacking Woman Hangs Victims
Staty men met Sheriff Powers in Mobile on October 6 and seized two Black men accused of assaulting a white woman. The mob lacked soldiers on the train and swiftly hanged the victims after cornering them at the scene.
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Mobile
Ala
Sheriff Powers
Iff
Woman Mia Domique Salli Makes Fourth Run to Seattle
In Vancouver on October 6 a Nanaimo woman Mia Domique Salli again left for Seattle nine months after her former partner was convicted there. Her husband had reconciled, but she departed last night seeking more of life away from Nanaimo.
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Vancouver
Mia Domique Salli
Nanaimo
Edo
Seattle
Waterfront Tie Up Looms as Unions Plan Sympathy Walkout
At Beattle tomorrow a conference between owners and strikers is to discuss an agreement. Longshoremen and teamsters threaten a Tuesday withdrawal to show solidarity with grain handlers. Five tramp steamers were diverted from Portland to the sound today to avoid the disruption.
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Ander
Beatile
Long Shoremen
Teameters
Portland
Sound
San Mateo Survives Severe Pacific Gale
The Nome steamer San Mateo rode out a hurricane like storm off the Vancouver coast after the Hithe steamer Santa Ana founder. Capt. Roses reports squalls from September 36 to October, making the vessel unmanageable at times and blowing away the main sail and trysail as crews prepared sea anchor and hawser for emergencies.
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Vancouver
Roses
Mateo
Capt. Rose
Hawcer
Princess Victoria Makes Final Vancouver Victoria Run
The Canadian Pacific steamer Princess Victoria will tonight make her last trip between this city, Victoria and Vancouver. The Indianapolis of the later national Steamship company will take over on the run, with the Victoria likely to remain on the Vancouver Victoria route.
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Victoria
Vancouver
Indianapolis
National Steamship Company
Powley Denies Wife Threats After Concealed Weapons Fine
Frank M. Powley, fined $10 in Judge Gordon's court yesterday for carrying concealed weapons, denies reports that he threatened to kill his wife. The case concerns a domestic dispute with Powley as the defendant.
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Frank M. Powley
Gordon
Pacific Mail Steamer Manchuria Begins Trial Trip
In Honolulu on October 6 the Pacific Mail steamer Manchuria starts its trial run to test its engines during a newspaper report from the harbor segment.
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Manchuria
Honolulu
Pacific Mail
Juvenile Held on Serious Charge in County Jail
Earnest Curtis aged 17 of Columbia City was lodged in the county jail this morning on a serious criminal charge.
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Earnest Curtis
Columbia City
Margaudille Trial Set for Monday in Second-Degree Murder
Julius Marsaudille faces a second-degree murder trial before Judge Frater next Monday. The case stems from Emma Dalley being shot by a trapani when opening Marsaudille’s trunk, according to local reporting.
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Julius Marsaudille
Frater
Emma Dalley
Royal nuptials planned for Grand Duke Michael and Princess Patricia
In St Petersburg a marriage is arranged between Grand Duke Michael the czar's brother and Princess Patricia of Connaught, niece of King Edward. The announcement highlights a union linking Russian and British royalty.
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ST. Petersburg
Oct
Michael
Czar
Patricia
Connaught
Edward
Armenian Murder in New York Recounted by Confessed Brother
New York police reveal Aram Tashjian has confessed to killing his brother Markar over money disputes. He describes stabbing, dismembering, and hiding the remains in excavations and boxcars around the city. Aram claims motive was envy and poverty to protect their mother who starved. He accepts execution risk but seeks to avoid the electric chair.
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New York
Markar Tashjian
Aram
Four Places Vote on Annexation and Street Railway Sale
West Seattle and nearby towns vote on annexation and selling its street railway for 20000 to a private firm. By 2 30 pm only a small fraction cast with annexation leading in West Seattle while Youngstown opposes and South Park shows a tight race amid late afternoon tallies.
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West Seattle
West Tide
Seattle
Youngstown
Riki Point
Ionnema
South Park
Marines jail Cuban rebel forces in Puerto Principe skirmish
Two hundred insurgents rode into Caridad near Puerto Principe. Twenty American marines arrested 39 attackers and disarmed Cabellero’s band, who promised to disarm the rest. Officials anticipate fraud investigations in the Cuban government. Troops to Cuba will be rushed as transports become available.
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Scripps Telegraph Service
Havana
Caridad
Puerto Principe
Cabedero
Cabellero
Commissary
Cienfuegos
Washington
Norfolk
Heli
Charlie EK
Magoon
Cuba
Transport Sheridan Hauled Off Beach in Honolulu Harbor
The transport Sheridan was hauled off the beach today and brought into Honolulu harbor, marking a move in coastal activity observed in Honolulu on October 6.
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Honolulu
Sheridan
Bank Clearings Report for early October 1906
Bank clearings for October 1 and October 5, 1906 show totals of 2 007 866 55 and 1 529 290 43 respectively with an increase of 478 576 12 over the same dates last year. The figures indicate a rising activity level in financial exchanges during the period.
Rav ing maniac John McComb committed to asylum
San Francisco report notes John McComb son of ex Warden McComb of San Quentin prison is committed to the asylum after overstudy of insanity. The article also outlines taxes in King County for 1905 and 1906, detailing state and county levies and the resulting totals and increases.
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San Francisco
John McComb
McComb
San Quentin Prison
Victoria from the North Arrives with 616 Passengers
The steamship Victoria carrying 616 passengers and a treasure totaling 198266 dollars docked this morning after a stormy voyage along the northwest coast. Passengers reported continuing rains at Nome and many intend to stay for the winter as wages remain high.
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Victoria
Nome
Change of venue granted in Iroquois theatre fire case
Will Davis former manager of the Iroquois theatre and other defendants have a change of venue granted to their manslaughter case stemming from the December 30 1903 fire that killed 660 people. The matter moves to Vermilion county circuit court in Danville.
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Chicago
Will Davis
Iroquois Theater
Vermilion County Breuit Court
Danville
Til
Fire destroys warehouse in Kentucky and losses tallied
A Mayfield woolen mills warehouse burned in Dallas Kentucky this morning destroying stock valued at about 450000 dollars. Officials estimate around 76 percent of the stock was lost as fire chiefs from across the country traveling to a national meeting at Dallas observed the blaze.
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Louisville
Mayfield Woolen Mills
Dalles
Suspect in Steunenberg Murder Held in Mexico
A man believed to be Simpkins, linked to the Steunenberg murder, is detained at Cananea Mexico after Rurales arrest at the request of Arizona Rangers. The prisoner matches descriptions and photos. Extradition papers are prepared to send him to Idaho.
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Simpkings
Idaho
Steunenberg
Bisbee
Ariz
Simpkins
Cananea
Mexico
Rurales
Arizona Rangers
Estimates for proposed local improvements presented to board
City Engineer Thomson submitted estimates for improvements on Third and Fourth avenues and Nobilf av. and N. 7th to the board, totaling 7200 dollars. He asked for a two week extension to file further estimates for several north side streets. In protest, Flagg and Bennett argued delays on Gilman av Emerson st and 22d av W block access to their property via the rear alley.
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Board of Public Works
Thomson, Leest
N. Nobilf
Thomson
N. E
Brooklyn
Flagg & Bennett
Gilman Av
Emerson St
Tax levy manipulation in King county exposed
The Star exposes how state and county tax increases were allocated to burden King county. It cites a 15 percent state rise, with 65 percent funneled to King county, while railroad and corporate values rose little. Homeowners and farmers bear the burden as corporate taxes rise less. County taxes also jumped 86 percent from 499 260 to 678 022, further stressing real estate owners.
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King County
The
Star
State
State Board
State Board of Equalization
Equalization Board
Bail sought for William Constantine in murder case
Vincent Faben announced he will apply Monday for bail for William Constantine, charged after shooting his son in law Jesse Mall Hall. Hall shows signs of recovery though weak. doctor notes temperature near normal. Constantine may be released as murder charge unlikely without positive proof. Dr. Hall, at bedside, and Mrs Hall, plus Hall’s brother, are among few visitors.
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Vincent Faben
William Constantine
Jesse M. Hall
Young Hall
Constantine
Hall
Newlands
Halls
Ilinens
R. M. Hall
Butte
Trial trip of cruiser California postponed by fog
Santa Barbara Cal Oct 6 The scheduled trial trip of the new cruiser California today has been postponed due to heavy fog.
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Santa Barbara
Cal
California
Senator Platts Resignation Reported Over Health
Washington reports Senator Platt is soon to resign due to ill health. The notice cites official sources and indicates an imminent departure from the Senate.
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Washington
Platt
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