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Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1906

Page

1

Constable Case in Seattle Jail Release Planned

The narrative covers Constantine and Hall as court actions unfold. It notes that Mall may be released on cash bail while defense lines remain unsettled. Hall's condition improves and recovery is expected within weeks. prosecutors intend to use pending information once Mall’s status is settled. Hall moved to Provident to secure a quieter room.

Hall Ain Mall Constantine Dil Faben Young Hall Mackintosh Constantine Mall Ie Rett Kim Seattle Providente

Murder at the Lamp Post Ends in Firing

A man was shot and killed in the early morning outside a home. The assailant, Herold, appeared to be sleeping or intoxicated when confronted. He fired twice, the second shot striking the victim and the incident ending near a lamp post by the poles. Police continue investigations into the shooting and motive.

Cal Kit Herold Herold

Trial of Giles on Trap Case Proceeds in Sept.

The trial of Giles on trap case against Eugenio Bastian, Julius Marsaudikie, and the Ming impancllet proceeds today with prosecution by Attorneys Glasgow. The landlady Dailey was killed, and the defendant is being prosecuted for the revolver trap in Oy. Sept. 4 opening session referenced.

Eugenio Bastianme Julius Marsaudikie Ming Glasgow Dailey

Aggie Appeal Over Murder Conviction Reported

The Supreme Court at Jefferson City Missouri today rejects a writ of error in the Aggie case. Mrs Aggie, sentenced to hang for the Liberty murder, seeks relief by appealing to the United States court. Telegraph Service reports the action from City.

Ship Bound for Manila Returns After Bloody Mutiny Attempt

SRathentine Planter Captain left Everett for Manila with a crew in Port Townsend. A storm damaged the ship and two sailors clashed using knives. Swenson is hospitalized with injuries that may prove fatal. Leary, a cook, is under arrest.

Srathentine Everett Manila Port Townsend Swenson Leary Hegre

Dover Sues HF Dover on Po Forge Co. Contract

Dover sues the Po Forge Company for 2446 dollars alleging breach of contract and failure to file terms as originally agreed. Suit seeks damages and related costs.

Cane Dover Po Forge Co

Ordinance Granting Rat Investment Right of Way on Snoqualmie

City council considers ordinance to grant Rat Investment company permission to curb and sidewalk half of Snoqualmie Street from Teath to Sixteenth by Fourth Avenue Second Addition at its own expense. Proceedings set to meet.

Rat Investment Company Snoqualmie Teath Nv

Suburban towns push for single city incorporation plan

A Rainier Valley Improvement club meeting at Hillman City advances a consolidation plan uniting Southeast Seattle, Columbia City, and Hillman City into one incorporated constituency. The group aims to hold a special election and elect officers for the unified entity and discusses resignations of Southeast Seattle and Columbia city councilmen.

Seattle Columbia City Hillman City

Port Townsend Fair Raffle Sparks Pastor Opposition

Two months of planning for a local fair and carnival next week are at risk as city pastors oppose the raffle. The Civic Club designed the event to fund the fair, but church leaders call gambling inherent and urge withhold of support despite the intended good purpose.

Port Townsend Civic Club

Brindley Appointed Editor for Expo Press Bureau

W E Brindley formerly city editor of the Portland Journal arrived yesterday and today assumed leadership of the Alaskan Yukon Pacific exposition press bureau under Frank L Merrick. Brindley previously served almost a year as a special writer for the Portland fair press bureau.

W. E. Brindley Portland Journal Frank L. Merrick Brindley Journal Portland Fair Presse

Republican county campaign opens in city October 16

The central committee decides the Young Men's Republican club will hold a rally October 16 with Senator Piles as the lead. Congressman Cashman, ER. C. Raine and J. C. Higgins will deliver addresses at the event.

Senator Piles Central Committee Thas Young Men's Republican Hud Cashman ER. C. Raine J. C. Higgins

CP Railway steamer contract undecided for BC route

Canadian Pacific has not awarded the new steamer contract for the British Columbia run. Local agent A B Calder said the firm plans to award to a company on this side or abroad, but no firm here would guarantee the required speed at a reasonable price, so an English firm may win if conditions are met.

Canadian Pacific Railway British Columbia A. B. Calder

Geattle Attorney 16 Admitted to Supreme Bar

An attorney named Allah of Poten was admitted to the United States Supreme Court bar today. The ceremony and membership details followed the standard procedures for bar admission.

Geattle Attorney Ton’ Det. &—Co

Applications of Wong Poy and Ah Sing in federal depositions

Federal court this morning saw depositions filed in perpetuum rei memoriam for Wong Poy and Ah Sing, two individuals born in Seattle. The move seeks perpetual memorial depositions and involves unnamed registrars and officials.

Wong Poy Ah Sing Seattle

Victoria hotel man on business at Hotel Butler

C A Harrison a Victoria British Columbia hotel man is in the city on business and registered at the Hotel Butler.

Victoria Hotel C. A. Harrison Victoria B. C Butler

Crane & Co Petition Seeks Receiver for Dale Co

Crane & Co creditors seek a receiver to place the Dale Plumbing Heating and Cornice Co into receivership. The petition claims a debt of 2784 dollars and lists the company’s financial distress as the reason for the action.

Dale Plumbing, Heating & Cornice Co Crane & Co

Lumbermen Plan Major Legal Battle Against Railroads

Pacific Coast Lumber Manufacturers Association and allied groups vow a Supreme effort to secure fair railroad equipment allocations. Gen. James M. Aechton Harold Prewton and Walter M. Rows lead the case, with Rows already active on the car stake matters before the Interstate Commerce Commission. The campaign targets Western Washington lumber and shingle interests amid claims of regional discrimination.

Pacific Coast Lumber Manufacturers’ Association Southwestern Washington Lumbermen's Association Shingle Mill's Bureau Lumbermen’s Club Washington Idaho Montana Orient James M. Aehton Tacoma Harold Prewton Walter M. Rows New York City Rows National Lumber Association

Two Attempts at Killing end in Death in Nome Street Incident

Mike Bartlett of Nome died after attempting suicide on September 22. He first tried to stab himself in the heart but failed. Barnett then took a common knife from a city table and stabbed Bartlett, severing his windpipe and jugular vein. Bartlett died at the hospital that afternoon.

Mike Bartlett Nome Star Bartlett Barnett

Cardinals Likely Named From Vatican Circles

Rome reports high Vatican officials say Archbishop Farley of New York and Archbishop Bogin of Quebec will be made cardinals. The pope is expected to confer the red hat at the November consistory.

Rome Vatican Farley New York Bogin Quebec

Drug Clerk 19 Arrested in Theft Scheme

Joe Swanson of Swift Drug Co. on Second Ave and Pike St was arrested by Detectives Corbett and Adame and held at the city jail. He reportedly robbed the firm over two months, selling items below price and keeping the difference or taking cash from sales when unwatched.

Joe Swanson Swift Drug Co. Second Av Pike Corbett Adame

Two Children Die After Toadstool Poisoning In Indiana

In Anderson Indiana Myrtle Earle seven died after eating toad stools for mushrooms. During funeral services for Myrtle her eleven year old brother Gordon died and their mother is not expected to survive.

Steamer Santa Ana Under Tow To Seattle Drydock

The steamer Santa Ana beached in Clallam bay while sinking last Wednesday left Port Angeles at 7 this morning under tow by the tug Pio neer and is due in Seattle about 10 tonight. She will go to Morans ship yards for unloading and then be placed on the drydock.

Santa Ana Clallam Bay Port Angeles Pioneer Seattle Morans Ship Yards

Pennsylvania Society in Alaska Club Meeting Tomorrow

A meeting of the Pennsylvania Society in Alaska club is set for tomorrow night at 8 o'clock. Members are urged to attend.

Pennsylvania Society In Alaska Club

Sidewalk Law Proposal Aims at Stricter Construction

The board of public works plans to introduce an ordinance in the city council to regulate sidewalk construction. It defines sidewalk to include all supports and bulkheads and grants the board final say on widths materials and general construction. Repeals previous related ordinances.

Board of Public Works Tte

Taxpayers to be Relieved in Seattle Electric Case Settlement

Settlement likely in the Seattle Electric company right of way tax case. Assistant Corporation Counselor says judges Gilliam and Morrin will likely settle. city may assess road rights of way from Denny Way to Mercer for street improvements, reducing taxpayer burden.

Seattle Electric Company Scott Gilliam Morrin Decisio Weatlakeay Dennyway Mercer Eta

Real estate operator arrested for alleged fraud

Frank Kenny a local real estate operator and brother in law of the operator was arrested Saturday afternoon for obtaining $100 from Mrs D W Leonard by false pretenses. He was released today on bonds of $500 with trial set for October 12.

Frank Kenny D. W. Leonard

Military Telegraph Corps Meets in Washington

The 614 Time Telegraphic and Historical Society and the Society of the Military Telegraph anticipate their 26th annual meeting in Washington, D. C. today.

Washington, D. C

Thieves Arrested At New York Event

Police arrested over 100 alleged thieves during a vanish of a cup race in New York. Officers cuffed many suspects amid a large crowd and detained them near the course until the event concluded.

New York Oct

Fearful Outbreak Rumors Reported in Gulra and Havana

The Bor Telegraph Service notes fear of an outbreak as residents in several districts panic. Mayors report armed rebels and horse thefts in about a dozen towns in Santa Clara province while Alquber’s mayor barricades himself. a telegram from Secretary Taft eases tensions. Meanwhile the Niagara ships troops to Cuba with three transports arriving today.

Bor Telegraph Service Havana Oct Gulra Santa Clara Alquber Taft

Chicago Deposits $16000 as Good Faith for World Series

The Chicago club deposits $16,000 with the National Commission as proof of good faith for the world series. Games will alternate between Nationals and Americans grounds, with the final site to be decided later in the city. Umpires each receive $400.

Poe Telegraph Service Chicago Krach National Commission Nationals Nec Noes Club One Caughlin

Trade board shows wholesale import decline and export rise

The board trade reports a $5 320 drop in imports and a $4 500 gain in exports. The principal import decrease is in American cotton.

London Oct Ber Board America

Hearing on Adams miners claims continued

The hearing of the claims of the miners in the George Edward Adams case will be continued Wednesday to H. Thompson's office.

George Edward Adams Wii H. Thompson

Chinese Consul General Miller postpones noon Chamber talk

Consul General Miller of China, slated to speak at the Chamber of Commerce this noon, was unexpectedly called away and forced to postpone his address.

Miller China Chamber of Commerce

City Hall RegistRation Books Extended for Election Timetable

From now until October 16 the registration books in City Hall will be open until 10 p.m. each night. After the 16th they will close as after the November election.

Registon Fter

City bonds rejected by state amid fears of loss

Reports say the state refused to invest permanent school funds in bonds, prompting calls for a mandamus and possible election to validate them. City officials discuss premiums and terms while reform talks continue. Separately, dispatches recount massacres of Jews in Siberia with civilians harmed and factories burned.

Erefet Carroll Booths Booth Todd Moore

Attempted arson near Nome threatens town

Steamers from Nome report an attempted fire in Nome on September 20. George Malia, a North Star waiter, found two gallons of liquid ignited on a basement floor after smelling smoke. He extinguished the blaze as strong southeast winds fanned the flames, feared to have wiped out the town if not stopped.

Nome George Malia North Star

Sirlo Wreck Scuttled for Loot Found Empty Safe

Evidence suggests the steamer Sirlo wreck near Carthagena was scuttled by thieves after a voyage end. The strong box from the wreckage, hermetically sealed at signing, was recovered empty, indicating attempted theft of its contents and loss of life.

Seri Telegraph Service Carthagena Spain Sirlo

Aged Senator Daniel Tarbox Jewett Dies at 99

Former United States senator from Missouri Daniel Tarbox Jewett died yesterday at age 99. He was a leading St. Louis lawyer who opposed Abraham Lincoln in several lawsuits, defeating him in three. A daughter, Mrs. G. A. Wilson, resides in Monterey, Mexico.

ST. Louis Oct Daniel Tarbox Jewett United States Missouri St. Louise Abraham Lincoln G. A. Wilson Monterey Mex

Colored women rob German laborer in Tacoma

Joe Bailey, a German laborer living at Swiss hall, reported to police last night that he was held up and robbed of 66 dollars at Commerce and Seventeenth streets just after midnight by two colored women.

Tacoma Joe Bailey Swiss Hall Lico Commerce and Seventeenth Sts

October 6 Observances in Public Records

An OCR fragment lists dates October 6 1906 and October 6 1966 with a monetary figure 1 944 066 55 and the word Bunday. The readable bits suggest a financial detail or archival note without clear context or full names.

City Finance Committee Reviews Fire Department Estimates

The city finance committee undertakes nightly sessions to finalize departmental estimates ahead of the October 15 deadline. Chief Cook requests 1 060 009 for a fire beat, part of a total fire department budget of 469 000, prompting serious committee consideration due to tax impact. Tomorrow the panel may review streets or engineer departments as they prune excessive figures.

Chief Cook Fire Department Cook Murphy Park Board Library Harbormaster’s

Collier Named President of Nome Bank

The Miners and Merchants Bank of Nome announces the resignation of Eugene Chilberg as president and names W. L. Collier of this city as his successor. Collier, who traveled from Seattle to Nome aboard the Saratoga, was slated to become cashier but was elected president en route. He previously served as an assistant cashier at the Scandinavian American Bank in this city.

Eugene Chilberg Miners’ and Merchants’ Bank of Nome W. L. Collier Elty Collier Seattle Saratoga This Ety

Final hearing in Sprengie case before civil service commission

Tonight the civil service commission will hear the final case in the Sergeant Sprengie matter. The last charges filed by Chief Weppenstein will be presented along with subpoenaed witnesses. The Bailey dismissal from the city lighting department, appealed by Bailey, will also be reviewed.

Sprengie Civil Service Commission Weppenstein C. M Bailey City Lighting Department Bailey

Puget Sound council to seek 10 percent wage raise

A meeting of the Puget Sound council of the International Longshoremen Marine and Transport Workers in Seattle yesterday decided on a 10 percent raise to take effect next Monday. Presiding was J. H. Shields of Haddock, with representatives from most sound ports including Portland and Astoria.

Puget Sound Council International Long Seattle J. H. Shields Haddock Sound Portland Astoria

Royal City planing mill crew go on strike over half holiday

In New Westminster British Columbia the entire Royal City planing mill crew, mostly Scotch, walked off the job protesting a lack of a half-holiday during the grand fair when the Scottish sports events took place.

New Westminster B. C Royal City Planing Mill

Navy yard vessels to be saved by dredging channels

The navy department will attempt to save the stranded war vessels at the Pensacola navy yard. Dredging channels from deep water to the high and dry ships on the beach is planned in the wake of the recent hurricane.

Pensacola Fla Navy Department Navy Yard

Convict Escapes From State Rock Camp

Frank Baker, a convict employed at the state rock crushing camp, escaped last night. A reward of $76 is offered for his capture.

Olympia Frank Baker

Fruit Inspector Phillips Resigns in Wenatchee

Frank W. Phillips resigns as county fruit inspector after long service since the office began. No successor appointed yet, and the position remains vacant.

Wenatcher Frank W. Phillips

Chelan County Commissioners Cut Tax Levy

Chelan County commissioners at their meeting last week approved a reduced tax levy for the county, directing funds to county services and budgeting adjustments. The action reflects fiscal tightening to offset revenue pressures.

Wenatchee, Oct

Pioneer fruitman struck by train in town death at 85

John B. Taba of Wawaws and longtime Willamette valley resident was struck by a passenger train from Moscow while walking on the R. R. track in the south end of town yesterday. He suffered broken hip and shoulder and internal injuries. he died last night at his son in law W Haralston's home. He was 85 years old.

Colfax John B. Tab Wawaws Willamette Valley Moscow W. Haralston Tasbor

Huntington High appoints injured athlete as attendance officer

Lawrence Glidersleeve of Huntington, once injured with a broken neck, has been named attendance officer of Huntington high school. He resumed duties last week and plans to participate in sports as before his accident.

New York Lawrence Glidersleeve Huntington L. L Huntington High School Dersleeve Gildersteeve

Robberies at the Ansonia Tie Up Mrs Schwab Family

Mrs Charles M Schwab wife of the former United States Steel president was robbed at the Hotel Ansonia along with others. A fan painter valuables and other items valued at about 20000 dollars were stolen. Frank F Fanning a Hotel Ansonia carpenter and Kate Gallacher were arrested on theft charges.

New York Charles M. Schwab Unit States Steel Corporation Ansonia Watten Frank F. Fanning Hotel Ansonia Kate Gallacher

Village burns in Jessup fire destroys hotel and post office

A large fire sweeps Jessup Georgia destroying the Strickland hotel where it began. Several stores and the post office are burned. The building housing the telephone exchange is on fire and there is no means to fight the flames.

Jessup Strickland Hotel

Deathbed Tragedy Across Time and Distance

W K Ryan dies at his father Thomas Fortune Ryan's home in Lynchburg after a race to reach him. The son had been transported 187 miles from Philadelphia to Washington by special train in an environmental bid to reach the bedside before death. The effort centered the parents' hopes on the child’s recovery.

Scrip Telegraph Service Lynchburg W. K. Ryan Thomas Fortune Rya Ryan Philadelphia Washington

Government Buys Horses for Cavalry Service

Maj. McConnell of Fort Sawto and Veterinary Surgeon Peters of Fort Walla Walla inspected horses for the United States cavalry in the Philippines furnished by the Lima Valley Horse Company. Thirty four head were accepted weighing from 800 to 1290 pounds. details limited by the damaged report.

Prosser Maj. McConnell Fort Sawto Peters Fort Walla Walla United States Cavalry Service Philippines Lima Valley Horse Company City

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