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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1906

Page

7

Admiral Burwell Incensed at University Courtesy

Rear Admiral W T Burwell expressed strong displeasure after Philadelphia’s football squad found no facilities or water and faced poor treatment at the state university. He and other naval officials said the visit was mishandled, with water pumps shut and no dockside welcome for the guests.

Philadelpha State Universal W. T. Bur Regen Reity Univer Viettors John Slattery Associated Studenta Admiral Darwell Taving Admiral Burwell

Fatile Health Report From City Department

Fragmented OCR notes report monthly health figures with scattered figures, counts of births, marriages, and department filings. Reads like a city health summary with unclear totals and several garbled phrases.

Wet for a Gall Game Delayed by Rain

County team faces postponement as steady rain disrupts schedule. Officials consider rescheduling while players and fans await a decision.

Pope is Elected EB & Leas President

Passenger Agents elected EB and Leas to lead the association as of October 1. The vote appears decisive with members approving the slate for new leadership.

One Thousandth Venireman Passed in Shea Conspiracy Case

In Chicago on October 11 labor leader Cornelius P. Shea neared trial readiness as the 1008 candidates were screened. only four jurors have been accepted. The case charges Shea with conspiracy to extort money from major employers of labor.

Scripps Telegraph Service Chicago Cornelius P. Shea

San Francisco Revolver Sales Surge Amid Crime Carnival

San Francisco reports show about 19 000 revolvers bought by citizens for self defense since the citywide crime spurt began. Police say they are dealing with a carnival of crime after a wake of robberies and murders.

Scripps Telegraph Service San Francisco

Realty Transfers Move Ahead In City Market

Investor R W Hill buys southeast corner of Western Ave and Union St for 94000. Cox & Co sells double corner of Pike St and Belmont Ave for 27500. Adam L Spotts sells west Belmont lot between Pine and Olive to Orient Trust for 23600. Maurice Fer sells Fourteenth Ave N near Thomas St to Charles Verd for 20506.

R. W. Hill Focal Investors Tractee Company Western Av Union St Heasea, Cox & Co Cox Pike St Belmont Av Adam L. Spotts Orient Trust Company Belmont FE. Pine EB. Olive Maurice Fer Hase Charles Verd N. Sear Thomas St

Convicts Moved From McNeil’s Stand to Leavenworth

Twenty three convicts from the United States penitentiary at Mc Neil's Stand Paget Bound Washington were landed in the federal penitentiary at Fort Leavenworth yesterday due to overcrowding at the western prison.

Leavenworth Kan United States Penitentiary McNeil Paget Washington Federal Fort Leavenworth Western Prison

Train wreck in Tin City leaves several dead and many injured

An express mail train derailed near Tin City causing multiple fatalities and injuries. One victim identified as Johny Caspar among 16 hurt. Authorities fear additional deaths as rescue operations continue at the scene.

Scripps Telegraph Service Louie Tren Mourtain Himnite Musiheer Johny Caspar

Building Trades committee proposes life protection ordinance

A Building Trades assembly committee drafts a building ordinance for the city council to vote Monday night. It aims to protect workers on construction sites with guards for open shafts, railings or equivalent protection, defined scaffold widths for painters, and a roof lifeline.

Building Trades Assembly

Struck down man reports assault on landlady

F A Jones found landlady Myrtle Day on the floor after returning at 1 20 am. Jones says a stranger struck the woman in the doorway, leaving him unconscious. No suspect description or motive given in the brief report.

F. A. Jones Tt. Blanchard Myrtle Day O'Tey

Millmen Ordered to Return to Work in San Francisco Strike

Officials of the striking millmen were instructed by the Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners to honor the building trades council's order. Under the agreement with the Mill Owners' Association, workers should return pending council action. The move would bring about 2,500 workers in San Francisco and Oakland back on the job.

Scripes Telegraph Service San Francisco Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Building Trades Council Mill Owners’ Association Oakland

Santa Ana crew rewarded for saving steamer

The crew of the Santa Ana, brought down from Clallam bay and beached, were paid off by the United States Shipping Commissioner and received a $20 bonus per man for their good work in saving the steamer. The allowance was given on the company’s order.

Santa Ana Clallam Bay United Shipping Commissioner

Dolphin Arrives in Port With Captain Johnson Aboard

Steamer Dolphin under Captain John Johnson docked in port last night after sailing from an unknown destination. The vessel as reported in the paper carried the crew to shore, with the noted commander confirming safe arrival.

Dolphin John Johnson

Contractors set to strike in Alameda County

The Contractors and Builders Association of Alameda County passed a resolution calling for immediate arbitration in the current dispute with builders. If not resolved, contractors will halt work on buildings at noon Saturday October 14, risking a lockout and strained relations in Oakland.

Scripps Telegraph Service Oakland Cal

Youth Prank Triggers Elevator Crash Thirteen Stories

A prank by youths caused an elevator car to crash from thirteen stories after a ball of twine tangled the mechanism. The top of the car released equalizing weights, sending the car plunging through the roof. Local officials investigate the incident and assess damage and injuries.

Utter Chosen Providence Republicans Nominate Ticket

The Republican party nominates George Utter for governor and Frederick Jackson for lieutenant governor at the meeting in Providence.

Scripps Telegraph Service Providence BR. L Republicans George Utter Frederick Jackson

Ball divorce filing seeks custody of four children

Papers filed with the county clerk in a divorce suit by Aliee Ball against Merman Ball. He is imprisoned in the state penitentiary at Walla Walla for 18 months on an adultery conviction entered in January. The couple married in 1891. Mrs Ball asks for custody of the four children.

Aliee Ball Merman Ball Walla Walla

Marsanchili Murder Case To Be Jumped To Jury

The Marsanchili case, heard in the criminal department of the superior court, heads to the jury after four days of proceedings. Judge Clasgow’s defense address dominated the morning and Deputy Prosecuting Attorney John F. Mie presented the case in the afternoon. The Italian is charged with second degree murder for the death of his landlady by a burglar rap set in a trunk.

Marsanchili Criminal Department of the Superior Court Seeaton Clasgow John F. Mie

Ballard Debates Canal Locks Location at Junction Hall

A mass Ballard meeting at Junction hall discussed canal lock placement. F. S. was chairing and J. B. Lucas moved that Ballard favor the lock at the canal mouth, but the poll was not completed as attendees from the upper end pressed questions and the session adjourned. Jense F. liven, Ballard Chamber of Commerce president, spoke on the issue.

Ballard Chamber Be Commerce Menta

Japanese training ship Alden Basse arrives in port

The Japanese training ship Alden Basse, from Victoria, reaches port and is commanded by Capt. Weedie. Once the American bark used for Pacific trade, she now serves as a Japanese training vessel with fifty apprentices aboard. She plans to load salmon at port for Otaru, Japan.

Victoria Weedie Pacific Coast Oriental Porta Otaru Japan

Election Ordered on Unincorporated Districts Joining Beattie City

At a county commissioners meeting the petitioners from unincorporated districts were granted permission to vote on incorporating a third class city and annexation to Beattie. A date for the election will be set, possibly this week.

Beattice Wan

Longshoreman Arrested After Waterfront Assault

John Wilson, a longshoreman, was arrested by Constable Klein on a complaint by Ah Sing, a Chinese laundryman, who alleges Wilson brutally assaulted him on the waterfront early this morning without provocation.

John Wilson Constable Klein Ah Sing Wilson

Small Fortune on Exhibition at American Savings Bank

A gold dust exhibit draws crowds in the bank window. Two lots weigh 2000 and 3000 ounces, valued at 36500 and 56500 dollars respectively. The first comes from Cleary creek Tanana district owned by Ed Becker. the second from No 11 below on Cleary creek owned by Matheson and Rowan. A policeman stands nearby as the display continues tomorrow.

Ameican Savings Bank & Trust Company Gece Cleary Creek Tanana Ed. Becker Matheson & Rowan

Resigning Cashier Albert Cookingham to Leave Office

Albert Cookingham, cashier at the local United States assay office, notifies his intention to resign. The vacancy will be filled by H. M. Buckley, formerly computing clerk in the assay office. Cookingham will become secretary for the North Coast Timber and Cascade Timber companies of Tacoma.

Albert Cookingham United States Assay Office H. HM. Buckley Nassy Mr. Cookingham North Coast Timber Company Cascade Timber Company Tacoma

Federal Building Inspection Visit to Everett

A. F. Statter, representative of the secretary of the treasury, made a brief quiet visit to Everett yesterday afternoon to inspect plans for a federal building.

Everett A. F. Statter Secretary of the Treasury

Good Roads Club Committee Deadlocks Over Meeting Call

The executive committee of the Good Roads club closed its noon session without action on James Hart’s motion to convene a meeting next Saturday. The motion failed and the committee adjourned sine die.

Good Roads Club James Hart

Superintendent to Speak on Making Men and Women

Assistant Superintendent Frank F. Bunker will address the Women's Society at First Baptist Church next Wednesday at 2 PM on "How to Make Men and Women Out of Boys and Girls."

Frank F. Bunker Women’s Society First Baptist Church

Madge Snyder in Contempt of Washington County Court

Mrs. Madge Snyder faces contempt charges after failing to answer a summons in Washington county court. A warrant has been sworn out for her arrest as authorities pursue information about events surrounding her husband’s death in Portland Oregon.

Scrippe Telegraph Service Portland Ore Hillehore Madge Snyder Washington County Aircuit Court

Tolstoi Expelled for Viborg Manifest Signing

St Petersburg reports Count Tolstoi the younger has been expelled from the semetvos for signing the Viborg manifesto, marking a political purge amid ongoing unrest in Russia.

Geokipps Telegraph Service ST. Petersburg Tolstoi Semetvos

Meteor in Collision in Harbor Strikes Tug Ada Warren

The Merchants' Exchange received a San Francisco wire stating the steamer Meteor from Seattle collided with the tug Ada Warren in the harbor. Meteor shows several badly bent plates on its port bow.

Merchants’ Exchange San Francisco Meteor Seattle Ada Warren

Corner at Third Ave and Columbia Street Sold for 160000

RL. W Hill, representing local investors, purchased the 60 by 60 foot corner from owner R. C. Graves for 160000. The site will be reduced to 51 by 60 feet due to widening of Third Avenue.

Third Av Columbia St RL. W Hill R. C. Graves

Rillott and McGregor Tailors Open on 1331 Avenue

Rillott and McGregor, stylish tailors, offer custom clothing and alterations at 1331 One Avenue. The shop promotes fine fabric selections, precise cuts, and personalized fittings for a discerning clientele.

Rillott & McGregor

Bargain Furniture and Rope Party Prices Advertised

An advertisement lists couches at 15.00, 9.50, 16.50, and 11.00 plus 92.50 and 70.00 with other items. It promotes Seat tle’s biggest bargain store at 1111 Becond Ave London’s and features rope party items priced from 2.00 to 3.75.

Seattle London

Firyan Talks Across Missouri Cities

Wm J Firyan spoke today at Lebanon, Nancee, Monett, and Joplin and will address six towns tomorrow in a Missouri campaign swing.

Scripps Telegraph Service Kansas City J Firyan Lebanon Eeeanee Monett Joplin

Suburban Notes: University Station Developments

George J. Clare plans a 201102 foot diameter building on Fourteenth Ave to be used as a poolroom. Co B Kitteridge relocates the state office to the north room of the new post office building. Construction on a new University State Bank building will begin soon and be rushed to completion.

University Station George J. Clare T B. Kitteridge Smpatate Post Office University State Bank

Perilous Ravenna Car Trestle Needs Warnings

In Ravenna on February 11 residents report daily danger crossing a steep car trestle spanning a ravine. Speeding inbound cars threaten pedestrians and especially children, following the recent death of Mr Graves. The Seattle Electric Company is urged to place warning signs at both ends.

Ravenna Graves Seattle Electric Company

Green Lake seeks better fire protection and road access

A Seattle fire department representative and a city councilman surveyed Mt. View for optimal fire protection and a new beat location west of Mt. View station. Residents expect progress toward a protective road, aided by Jacob Furth donating land along the S F steam line for a 66 foot wide strip. The Loyal Rebekah lodge held a Thorn's hall meeting with hundreds of Rebekahs from across the state attending banquets and floor work by the Woodland lodge of Fremont.

West Gren Lake Mt. View Seattle Fire Department Seattle Heelde Green Lake Jacob Furth Seattle Electric Co Mt. Viewtation Caat Chain Gang Rebekah Lodge No. 1 Thorn’s Hall Woodland Lodge Fremont

Friday Couch Sale at London's London

A Friday couch sale at London's offers the chance to save about 26 percent on regular prices. Limited items include couches and beds with various prices listed for Friday only at 1111 Seconday.

London

Terrorist Executed After Drumhead Court Martial

A drumhead court martial led to the execution of a terrorist this morning. Troops patrol main streets as a general alarm is reported. arrests have been made and Arkansas aid is pledged for a new state exposition building. A park board meet will consider Dan Jones proposed Mt Baker park grounds purchase. Former husband claim ends in contested will over a $1600 estate.

Scrippe Telegraph Service Loda Troapa Amvke Ie Park Board Daniel Jones Mt. Baker Park Funda Lucky

Man Demands Vengeance for Brother’s Death at Police HQ

Co W Tiernay, about 24, went to police headquarters claiming Beattie police killed his brother two years ago. Inspector Willard overheard the charge and ordered him held overnight, then released this morning.

Co. W. Tiernay Willard

Alaska Exposition Building Resolution Endorsed

Citizens of Haines Alaska held a meeting to back an Alaska building at the exposition seeking U S government funding of 250000 for construction and upkeep of the project.

Haines Alaska United States A. P.E

Local watch and chain stolen from street crowd incident

M Anderson of 42 Epler block reported to police that last night a crowded street scene saw his valuable watch and chain stolen from his pocket. He gave a description of the incident and is assisting in the investigation.

M. Anderson Epler Block

Rainy night rally moved to Denny Hall at university

Owing to rain the big football rally planned for tonight will probably be held in Denny Hall. A good band will be present and speeches will be made by several prominentBeattle men.

Denny Hall Beattle

Southeast Vancouver Island Storm Moves East Across Island

A southeasterly storm rages over Vancouver Island and advances eastward. Winds strengthen as the system shifts to the southwest, altering its track and intensity.

Vancouver Island

Holcomb Announces Sale of High Grade Draft Horses

Mr O Ht Holcomb informs friends and patrons he will sell high grade draft horses at O Ht Holcomb Co saleh stables successors to Jolliffe and Co located at 1212 Western Ave. The note presents the new venture as a continued family business in horse sales.

Record Sale Boom in Northwest for Pianos and Talking Machines

The firm claims the largest piano and organ sale record in the Northwest, with 500 pianos and organs sold in five weeks. It projects 1906 talking machine sales over 125000 dollars and notes Edison phonographs, Victor machines, and standard records amid showroom remodels and ongoing customer service.

Northwest Grand Opera Victor

Snowbound State Blocks Telegraph Lines Across Regions

A heavy fall of snow blankets the state causing widespread disruption as trees and telegraph wires fall. Communications are interrupted in many counties with all lines reportedly down and travel hindered.

Mrs Jefferson Davies Winans Seriously Ill

Mrs Jefferson Davies Winans is seriously ill in New York, with a persistent cold unresponsive to treatment.

Borippe Telegraph Service New York Jefferson Davie Winens

Railway petition seeks permit to build track on Colorado 1

The Columbia and Puget Sound railway company filed a petition for a permit to construct a track on Colorado 1 from Atlantic to Bracey. The line would support switching operations for serving large business properties. Franchise Inspector W. S. Wheeler recommended granting the permit.

Columbia & Puget Sound Railway Boas Colorado Atlantic Braceysis W. 8. Wheeler

Thomas Cleary Former New York Alderman Dies at 120 Broadway

Thomas Cleary once a New York alderman and top paid junior official died last night of Bright's disease. He had served as caretaker at the Kaquit able Life Assurance Society building at 120 Broadway and earned a salary of $26,000 annually. The death surfaced during the insurers investigation.

Beripps Telegraph Service New York Get Thomas Cleary Bright Kaquitable Life Assurance Broadway Cleary Inaurates

Whitworth Gridiron Game Set for Tacoma

Out of yesterday's varsity squad against the Philadelphia sailors, 18 men will be picked to travel to Tacoma Saturday to face Whitworth College on the gridiron. C. and Carpenter report a theft of a gold watch and chain from Nellie Carpenter during shopping hours downtown.

Philadelphia Tacoma Whitworth College

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