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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1906
Page
7
The report notes heavy wind and rain moving inland by nightfall. A storm front from Alaska brought gusts reaching 25 miles per hour by 11 o clock, with persistent rain and a cloudburst observed in the afternoon and evening.
The court reports twenty more days and more cases remain in the superior court. The Armour Packing and Puget Sound Company matter is to be disposed of by Monday. Armour seeks $2,500 in damages.
A bartender was arrested after a police report alleging he extracted about $50 from a patron while drinking. The incident prompted two additional complaints by laborers, with officers lodging charges and booking the suspect.
The article notes Boare appoints a specialist to serve as election officers for an upcoming local vote. Details on the officer’s duties or the election date are limited in the readable text.
The proposed Fremont Ballard boulevard from Kilbourne and TH 4 northwest toward the boundary line created a rush of activity along its planned route. A meeting of property owners will determine exact location and width. H. Griffith sold two Rows addition lots for 40,000 and A Kh Prasch bought two Ross addition lots for 3,000.
An automobile racing along in Cleveland suburb Lakewood struck a trolley pole and exploded this morning. Four people were injured and two are probably fatally hurt, identified as Hulda Ackerman and George Hartman.
Mrs Eroma Grace Price testified in Judge Yakey's court that George L Price, her husband, forced her to kneel and beg to avoid killing her. She described frequent fits of rage with a carving knife and threats of wholesale death as the couple faced a property sale dispute and ongoing domestic tension.
United States inspectors complete the examination of Oregon crew members after the shipwreck incident. The report follows earlier notices about steam baths and facilities connected to the wreck site.
Jane Mall lies in Providence hospital after being shot by father in law William Constantine two weeks ago on his twenty first birthday. Family and doctors gather around his bed as fever rises and officials plan further operation to save his life.
Emma Thom alleges Louis Thompson abandoned their marriage after falling violently in love with another woman. She says he forced her to sell property for 8000 dollars claiming proceeds were less than actual value. The court ordered the Scandinavian American Bank to appeal and disclose liability, while restraining orders bar payment to Thompson pending further action.
Robert McRae recently arrived from Scotland and employed on the Ankeny ranch was nearly killed when a wild horse reared and fell backward. He was struck in the stomach by the saddle pommel and lay unconscious for two hours. Dr. J W Sherfey says there is a chance for recovery.
Plant attached at Prosser as Benton County Republican paper founded by K. S. Peters of Seattle faces sheriff seizure after A. F. Hillia, notype operator, claims Peters owes $1,718 in borrowed money and wages and plans to dispose of property. Dr Herman Titus case postponed to October 25. set for next Friday before Judge Frater.
In this classified note from 509 Third Avenue near Westerway a meats market advertises pot romate at 4¢ per unit, Rex Hames listed, rib steak at 10¢ to 13¢, loin and round cuts priced, home rendered lard as stated. Phone orders to M 2198Ind 362% ooo.
John McDermott, manager of the hotel, was arrested following an incident at a sidewalk elevator door. City ordinance restricts sidewalk elevator openings to 216 minutes total and requires a railing to prevent falls or injuries to pedestrians.
R M Crocker an 11 year old was brought before Judge Frate of the superior court on forgery charges. He changed his plea from not guilty to guilty after the defense sought leniency due to his youth and lack of malice. Judge Prater sentenced him to one year at Walla Walla with a caution to be honest in the future.
Judge Frater's court began the morning session as jurors were questioned for the William Mathews Al Franks and Thomas Jones burglary trial. B Knuts on charged with larceny was arraigned and pleaded not guilty, set for next Monday. Rosette Carter also arraigned and to plead tomorrow morning.
Steamer Mumbelidt arrived at noon today from Skagway with a large party of passengers and 500000 dollars in gold. This shipment marks the largest consignment brought down from Southern Alaska to Reanon.
Papers filed this morning reveal multiple divorce actions. Anita H. McCullough seeks separation from Fred D. McCullough on desertion and support claims. Hattie Wright petitions against John Allen Wright for neglect and self-support through barber work. Maggie Blair accuses Jamon W. Barr of habitual drunkenness in a divorce suit. Shawn seeks divorce from C. A. Shawn on abandonment. Evertrude A. MacPherson files for divorce from Alexander V. MacPherson on cause.
The Washington National Guard holds its first monthly dress parade and ball at the Armory hall on Thursday evening. Companies B D L and A of the Signal corps participate. A five member committee from each company organizes with Lieut HM Keene of Company B as chairman. The program aims for monthly events throughout the winter.
Ad vices from the Empress of Japan via Hong Kong report a typhoon death toll of 16,000 with four Europeans among the victims. Property losses are estimated at about 20 million dollars.
A fragmentary financial entry shows figures for dates Oct 16 1905 and period ending Oct 16 1906 with totals of 2 266 230 96 and 1 316 000 09 in unspecified accounts or ledgers. Authorities or organizations are not named in the readable text.
Advices from the Merchants Exchange report the steamer Morning Star sailing from Honolulu to Seattle returns to port leaking at about 20 inches an hour. The vessel faced the emergency after departure, with crew seeking immediate repairs and port assistance.
Advertises jerseys sweaters and shooting jackets at A. J. Hall 1111 Firetave offering every kind size quality and price with price comparisons on sporting goods buy now for lowest cost.
Get estimates from Wa before having your hot water heating plant installed. Geo H Brown Plumbing Co 221 Pr Oak. Both phones.
A sentry who fatally injured Mile Remenova, a young medical student, received a $6 reward and was cited as an example of duty. The incident occurred in a prison at St. Petersburg. The girl appeared at a cell window before the attack. In Warsaw, forty nine terrorists were arrested today and charged with multiple serious cases.
Judge Tallman of the superior court is today hearing further evidence in the case of Michael Brennan and wife at Beattie. The suit seeks $7,600 damages for injuries to Mrs. Brennan three years ago. The case was tried in the superior court and appealed to the supreme court which ordered a second trial.
Mrs Mary KB Wheeler aged 53 died last night at the family residence on Prie street. She was wife of Phil p Wheeler of the firm Wheeler and Gamwell.
Elastic stockings lasting quality on sale at Bartell's Red Cross Drug Store 610 Secondary Avenue. Special price set at 1.75 dollars with savings offered for a limited Wednesday event.
Reno workers in the Industrial Workers of the World affiliated group walk out at Teo hotels and rooms. Except two, all are closed. Managers try to hire Japanese staff but cannot feed hundreds of patrons. Workers demand a 10 hour day and union recognition. Other unions may join.
Mrs Barah Aleo shot and killed her husband John Aleo in front of their children in Chicago after he chased her with a knife. Jealousy stated as the motive, per police report.
Albany Oct 16 The court of appeals upheld Hearst’s challenge to a Supreme Court ruling and barred Consolidated Gas from shutting off customers who refused to pay more than 80 cents per thousand feet of gas.
Congress man Wesley L. Jones spoke at the Armory rally in North Yakima. E. C. Hughes presided and Judge R. A. Ballinger spoke briefly. Jones blamed the AFL and allied groups for attacks, saying they stem from his refusal to follow Gompers.
Police seek Benson, a carpenter who arrived in Beattie from Minneapolis. His wife lies in a hospital, and authorities request information on his whereabouts.
Every visitor and resident of Seattle should see the Bremerton navy yard with battleships cruisers and torpedo boats the training ship Philadelphia and the grand dry dock. Enjoy the Port Orchard boat ride from Pier 2 six times daily, round trip fifty cents.
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