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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1906
Page
7
An attempted murder by a prisoner during an arrest near Auburn ends with the marshal narrowly escaping death. A revolver discharge at close range ignites clothing. Roehli is struck on the buckle but survives. The scene involves a Star Special Service report with chaotic additional ad-like text.
One of three men tried to arrest by the marshal escaped. the other two were captured. Names and details are not known in this report.
The Ply mouth Congregational Church unanimously approves selling their Third and University property to fund a new site and edifier at a total expenditure of 126000. The morning service time shifts to 10 546 from 11, prompted by chorus attendance and aim to reach 12 15 school hour.
In North Yakima on October 14 two dogs were found by the police chief sawing what is believed to be a human frame, possibly a woman. Authorities say murder theory is under thorough investigation. Also, A Remington, a UA B coal ship Raturn employee, deserted his post and stole $25 from Peter Litena on the same vessel.
James A. Netherland, 65, of the Northern Pacific, was fatally struck by a car in the Tacoma car shop yard yesterday at 1 p.m. He leaves a daughter in Tacoma, another in California, a son and daughter in California, and a daughter in Cincinnati.
Inmates at the state penitentiary in Walla Walla were entertained by a touring troupe from a local theater. The first ever penitentiary performance featured a vaudeville program and moving pictures, drawing high praise from the prisoners.
Frank Moran of Moran Hires warns a labor shortage delays work on the Nebraska project and could leave the venture incomplete by January 1, 1907, unless more workers are secured and the government supplies smaller guns.
Residents plan a reception for Rev Marty C. Witean next Saturday at the Southeast Seattle opera house. The Methodist church nears completion and will open soon, with services alternating between Southeast Seattle and Hillman City. The next Southeast Seattle service is Sunday evening October 4 at o'clock.
In West Green Lake and Cleopatra addition activity remains strong through the winter. T. P Pay & Co. report twenty six lots sold last week plus additional sales. The Steere property at 1607 Seventh Ave North sold to James Henry for a stated amount. Platner property on 72nd Street North transferred to George W. Teeteworth for 1250. All through TFP Fay & Co.
The Saratoga of the Northwestern Steamship Company is due from the North today carrying a large passenger list. The City of Seattle and the Dolphin are also mentioned with forthcoming sailings and cargo, including consignments for Japan and routes to Skagway and Oriental ports.
Captain James Carroll of the steam schooner Delhi has been suspended for 39 days amid an inquiry by the inspectorate. Carroll is en route to California ports and currently in innocence of the ruling.
Genuine French plate mirrors with ash frames offered at Bartell’s Hed Cross drug store. Sale runs tomorrow with low prices on German plate mirrors and cocabola framed options. Ebony Becks style mirrors priced to clear from 65 cents to 1.15 dollars.
Mayor Moore will veto a recently passed ordinance controlling licensing and regulation of peanut stands and lunch wagons. The measure, alleged by some, aims to create a monopoly for the peanut stand operator at Becondavy and Yealer Way, introduced by his attorney. Businessmen complain of high outside display rents and diminished street stand profits.
In Chicago on October 12 the opening of the fourth game drew seven thousand fans as the Nationals faced the Sox. Roche received the loudest greeting while Da vas, sidelined by illness, drew crowd cheers. Haba plays with patched nose, Davie at short, Rohe at third. The lone score came in the seventh when Hahn dropped Chance’s fly in the sun and Evers scored on a double by Davie.
A mass meeting tonight features William Shaw national treasurer endorsing the local convention committee led by Barth. He expects 15 000 to 20 000 delegates with many excursionists as the Seattle Endeavor plans its world wide reach and youth oriented program.
Federal Judge Wolverton rules the United States may claim damages against the port of Portland for accidents caused by corporate employees. The decision establishes federal supremacy over state and public corporations on injury claims, allowing recovery upon proving violation.
The twentieth annual convention of the Washington Equal Suffrage Association opened at the Labor Temple for a two day session. President Dr. Fanny Leake Cummings led the opening, with reports approved and committees formed. Noting Susan B. Anthony’s death since the last gathering, speakers included Cummings and Ide Agnes Walter. A memorial meeting is planned for tonight. only 24 delegates attend.
In a Superior Court verdict for the city, John HM Nilson’s damage suit over injuries from a retaining wall collapse near Yesterway and Pourthay was dismissed. The plaintiff resided at the cited location and claimed the fall caused the damage.
The jury in the second degree murder case of Juliue Maresudlili, accused of killing his landlady Mrs. Dalley with an apparent revolver shot from his trunk, went out at 4 10 yesterday afternoon and remained deliberating at press time.
A reflective piece argues that all men crave wealth and moral courage for saving. It urges readers to start saving now and notes the State Bank of Seattle offers 4 percent interest compounded semiannually to grow deposits.
Mr. O. Holcomb reveals he will operate as O H Holcomb Co sales stables successors to Jolliffe and Co at 1212 Western Ave selling high grade draft horses to friends and patrons.
Rev. W. H. W. Rees arrives in town from Pittsburgh with wife and daughter Ruth and stays at Hotel Stander. He will preach his first sermon Sunday on The Supreme Call of the Minister and speak at the evening service on King State. The mid country pastor is described as lively and energetic and has already outlined reform plans. His son is currently preaching in South Dakota.
The Oregonian reports an anonymous letter threatening Municipal Judge George J. Came, deemed a possible prelude to an attack by Russian extremists. Secret service and local detectives monitor John Lewandoski, a Russian suspect awaiting trial, as plainclothes guards protect the judge.
Buyers may choose men's pocket combs in several varieties priced at 15e, 20c, and 30c. The listing promotes French hand finished combs claimed to neither cut hair nor scratch it.
This afternoon a thousand men signified intent to visit Bartell's Red Cross drug store at 610 Secondday to buy a hand finished hard rubber comb. Regularly 60e, Saturday comic day offers list 20c to 60c.
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