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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1906
Page
3
The article notes Taft maintaining silence on overseas policy including Cuba and internal measures. It suggests attempts to discuss national matters and the upcoming election without yielding clear positions, leaving uncertainty about future government actions.
Fragmentary notice reports Rev Pickard of a mountain church under investigation by county authorities for alleged valuables belonging to the congregation. The inquiry mentions travel to Weetington and references trade terms with China and Russia, signaling a broader context behind the case.
The mark of Verdi, the Italian composer recently erected by the city, was unveiled yesterday afternoon in a ceremony attended by local officials and residents.
An old desertion case surfaces as Rer and Gayton Jr are tracked by a detective to a navy assignment. The investigation, dated October 12, reveals renewed scrutiny of a five year disappearance and a possible service link.
Evelyn Gaughte of Maire Wilsh reportedly abandoned duties as the Wats Society plans to attend the sick. The fragment mentions Cole and Last McDonald and hints at a dying individual connected to the event.
A damaged clipping notes an arrangement for a visit by a Nordic king to the pope with political significance hinted. Other fragments mention Democrats.
A man entered the farmhouse of Frank Taylor near Neodosha Kansas and assaulted his ill wife. Police hunt a Black man suspect described as a negro. The event reported by Sertope Telegraph Service.
Moe declares Chicago the wickedest city in the world after attending a national parity conference. Delegates return from a night of slumming in the red Heat district with sharp criticism and a blunt verdict on the city.
Two thousand Mexican troops have been sent to the border near Rio Grande City where two rebel leaders were arrested by American officials. A representative of the Mexican government attends the trial in progress, and authorities believe many more rebels may be in the area.
Annie K Russell files a complaint accusing Dr W Miracle of larceny by embezzlement and a second complaint charging larceny by bailee. A warrant issued from Judge Gordon's court is now with the constable for service.
The French Cable Company today denies reports of an eruption at Mt Pelee and says the volcano’s activity is quiet.
The annual report of the board of park commissioners was filed yesterday indicating available cash for the year of $107,268.13 and receipts from August 1 of last year to August 1, 1906 totaling $86,994.57.
Ordinances extending the Seattle Electric Company railway service by fifteen miles will be presented to the city council next Monday. The measures aim to expand routes and improve urban transportation infrastructure. Local officials expect quick debate and a possible vote on the proposals.
In Denver on October 13 a son was born to Mrs. Sherman Bell wife of General Bell and the child was named Theodore Hoosevelt.
A local notice states that city, county, and state taxes in Spokane have been lowered by five percent. The proposal aims to reduce the overall tax burden and streamline municipal revenues for residents and businesses.
Read page carefully for details about Cleopatra Park at Green Lake offering homes on easy terms through As imenta. The notice highlights a local housing opportunity and how residents can apply for ownership.
Louie James presents The Merry Wives of Windsor with Nellie McHenry and cast at the Grand for the first time in the city. Also a run of A Millionaire Tramp and updates on The Moly City farewell at Seattle theater with Harry Todd. The Taylor company offers Queen of the Highway and The Lighthouse by the Sea as new attractions.
In a Chicago meeting of building trades contractors, unions have not yet filed a response to a looming lockout threat. The decision to strike or lock out hinges on union representatives, with employers awaiting a formal union stance and the outcome of the dispute.
Captain Youngren of the schooner Levy G Burgess reports sighting a Chinese junk two days out from Ban Pran ciece. He notes the vessel appeared to have fared badly at sea and it is the first junk of its kind he has seen in north coast waters.
Joseph Smith, treasurer of a Spokane labor union who vanished with union funds two months ago, has been located in British Columbia and officials will seek his return to Spokane.
Starial Servies NORTH YAKIMA Oct 18 Councilman Armbruster to submit ordinance Monday night for installation of a city water works system.
Everett October 13 heavy land purchase on Ebey Island described as for railway use. Buyers unnamed.
Spokane set to host Governor Mead and other state leaders on October 26 for the unveiling of a monument honoring Ensign Robert Monaghan who died in action at Barmoa.
Rome reports the pope is in perfect health after receiving numerous visitors today. Among callers was Mather Grovarda the apostolic delegate to Athabasca Canada as noted by the Vatican.
Free Public Night School will open Monday evening at 7:18 in Central Franklin Warren Ay Fremont and Green Lake buildings.
The article previews upcoming performances at several venues. Laurette Taylor appears as a blind lighthouse keeper’s daughter, William Morris stars as the old keeper, and a double bill An Arabian Night and The Charm of Music features a strong cast. Daily matinees prove popular, with next week’s bill Mon Baxter Butted in. Star Theater vaudeville shifts to Willard Newell's company and a new acts lineup. Jane Corcoran debuts as a star in The Freedom of Susanne at the Empire, and The Doll's House returns as a Saturday matinee at the Bishop's Carriage. The Grand prepares The Bishop's Carriage with Jessie Hussey.
Mrs Fairbanks today sent telegraphs to her son Frederick and his wife at Pittsburgh saying Rest wishes for health happiness Come home soon. She was away at the time of the elopement and has just returned from a trip to northern Indiana.
Thomas J. Reynolds collapsed in a fit in the police court dock after being charged with vagrancy. He died later at Wayside Emergency hospital without regaining consciousness despite restoratives. Police note no known relatives.
The Jobe Watt of the penitentiary will be enlarged to twice its present size and other changes were approved by the state board of central after a visit to the institution yesterday.
The county clerk's citizenship department now holds the new naturalization books. Ole J. Thorencon, a carpenter from Ballard, declared his intention under the new law.
The franchise application of Beattle and Montana Railway seeking rights to build tracks on Sixth Avenue South near the canal waterway was postponed indefinitely yesterday by the corporations committee.
Judge Whitson directed a verdict of acquittal for W. B. Presby the Republican nominee for state senator from Kickitat county. He was charged with illegally taking fees from four entr ymen while serving as court commissioner. Testimony showed funds paid for services not connected to official duties.
Robert Murray, son of Henry Murray, one of Pierce county's earliest settlers, was accidentally killed near Smith's Prairie in Thoroton county yesterday afternoon when the team he was driving ran away and threw him from the wagon breaking his neck.
In Wenatchee on October 14 clerks in local shops set a plan for barbers to end Saturday work at 11 PM instead of midnight and to close other weeknights at 7 PM rather than later. The move has the consent of all shop owners except one.
Latest reports from British Columbia mining centers show increased tonnage across leading mines and a particularly satisfactory outlook for production in New Westminster area.
A big advertisement announces the sale of Cleopatra Park and T P Fay’s Green Lake addition with details on easy payments for home purchases. The notice directs readers to pages with full terms and conditions.
Unidentified woman found dead in upper harbor yesterday afternoon. Cause of death listed as drowning. Papers on the body include a receipt from Dr. Woods of Everett and a note mentioning M. Beatty.
A fire yesterday destroyed the main building of Oakwood manual training school in Huwntavium Alabama. The institution served the colored race and faced extensive damage with efforts focused on containment and assessment of losses.
W T Martin Jr and M F Dunleavy real estate man were indicted by a federal grand jury for theft of the Cree Indian rule over a year ago. They were arrested and released on bonds of 1000 dollars each.
O. H. Holcomb informs friends and patrons he will hereafter sell high grade draft horses at O. H. Holcomb Co sales stables successors to Jolliffe & Co 1212 Western Ave.
The Hill and Harriman factions renew a dispute in the Superior Court of Laws County on Monday. Oregon & Washington Mail Road Co has served notice on Portland & Puget Sound Firlead Co seeking a temporary restraining order to halt a condemnation suit. Plaintiff Portland & Puget Sound Railroad Co claims prior right of way through the Napavine area.
A Pullman report states a citizen will award two prizes of 100 and 50 dollars for the top debater among 82 accredited high schools. The estate superintendent of schools leads the effort with a committee, including Bream bathe Zoe and Oriental maha, assisting in the initiative.
Laurelhurst on the Lake a new Seattle residential addition promises lavish improvements with boulevard style roads cement sidewalks and lush landscaping. Developers McLaughlin Mead and Murphy pledge exclusive homes near Lake Washington Union Bay and golf links with a yacht club for residents and quick access to Madison Park and Pioneer Square.
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