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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1906
Page
7
Reno Hutchinson returns to Portland as authorities push for more officers after a murder case. Mayor Daggett endorses expanded police presence while investigators pursue the still-unknown identity of the suspect who fled the scene and was never viewed by the public.
A court filing alleges a mining partnership theft involving a $960 cash stake and a ring of defendants led by Nelson. The case centers on property taken during a tour and seized assets at a Seattle bank, with a judge granting a morning restraining order.
A fragmented report notes a proposed night school program linked to Prankiin and Keen Lake, with Beattie public input and plans for a project in manual training. Details are unclear but discussion centers on revised execution and outreach.
The article notes the new Presbyterian church building will be seated at the corner of 14th and field, with construction costs estimated between 80 thousand and 98 thousand dollars, and a consecration ceremony planned in the near future.
Charles T. Murphy publicly accused representatives of the Independence League of pressuring numerous congressional and state senate candidates for money in exchange for endorsements. He said Hearst was not involved, while Hearst managers promised an investigation and said any sanctionable conduct would be punished.
A large gathering of county and state Democratic candidates will be held in Seattle near the start of next month. The plan was approved at a noon meeting.
A special meeting at the Labor Temple discusses a proposed raise. A committee will confer with the Boas Plumbers' association to arrange a satisfactory outcome. Plumbers seek 6.60 a day while steamfitters resume at 6.50 a day.
Reports from Vancouver detail advisories from Hongkong carried by the Empress, noting the Canadian steamer's arrival yesterday afternoon and the status of the PR. steamer in transit.
The berk St Paul, loaded with lumber for San Pedro, will depart tonight under the command of Captain Harriman, formerly master of the steamer Santa Ana when it was beached at Clallam Bay.
Immigration officers announce a girl detained for attempting illegal entry. The girl, described as an undesirable alien, will be held tomorrow morning. The report references an incident at Steam Bath Oriental Bath.
Unusual buying of acre tracts and unplatted land between Interbay and Hallard toward Salmon Bay suggests a coherent 800 foot wide strip from Mallard north to Balmon Bay. Prices about 20 cents above market imply actions for a railroad, possibly Canadian Pacific, planning a line to Beattie for terminal access along Queen Anne Hill and Lake Union.
Washington mourning 100 days for Chinese ambassador’s mother. John Mitchell aids Gompers at a Scranton AFL–UMP meeting. Browner acquitted of wife murder by poisoning in Toms River. Olaf Johnson drowns after a log fall in Montesano. Senator Piles speaks at two Republican meetings in Friday Harbor. Fire damages $2000 in Lind. Cannon and Eheroina ride to White Plains amid ovation. Bryan finishes Wisconsin tour before 6,000 in Madison. Olaf Boring drowns in Everett river as high water hinders rescue.
The 1907 levy totals 14 milla for old limits and 14.5 milla for new limits, with 2 mills less than last year. South Seattle levy rises to 12 milla. Old limits assess $115,166,884. new limits $9,913,816. South Seattle $604,808. Total levy equals $1,7TM,07443 with $1,140,000 other income projected. Water and light departments deduct $1,140,000 from the budget, leaving $490,000 for water, $87,601.51 for light, and $100,000 for Cedar River water.
Findlay Ohio October 18 The jury in the Standard Of case reported a hung verdict after an initial disagreement and was ordered back for further deliberation. The judge said the jury could be kept out at least 24 hours.
The Chicago and North Western Railroad shareholders approve a capital stock increase to 200 000 900 to double the prior authorization of 100 million. Funds will extend lines depots and bridges, including a new Chicago depot at 29 million. Chauncey M Depew and Henry Prick are elected directors amid plans possibly to extend to the Pacific coast.
At a meeting of creditors before Referee H W Parrott of Bellingham allowances were made and a dividend of 2 percent was declared in the bankruptcy case of John A Johnson.
Fragmentary notice appears to announce a woolen company or mill change with names Kl ett and McGre or and a 1329 address. details are unclear but indicate business activity.
Secretary Tafthaw stated in Washington that the canal governorship and the Panamanian ministry will not be separated. Chief Engineer Stevens is expected to take on civil governor duties in addition to his current role.
Arthur Waters a Green Lake teamster was arrested after three days in which he drove his wife and two children into the rain and left them alone. Neighbors cared for the family while officers investigated and Waters was taken into custody this afternoon.
H Holcomb Co received a carload of heavy draft horses to be sold at the Trans Stable at 1212 Western Ave, Vein 1671. The notice uses old spelling and address conventions, indicating an upcoming livestock sale.
Grain importers threaten a city wide lockout with Citizens Alliance if arbitration fails at today’s waterfront labor meeting in Portland Oregon. They aim to establish a Universal Open shop in the city pending court action about a Northern Pacific personal injury case involving Catherine Vinnette and train speed within city limits.
In Auxvasse Missouri this morning, the State Bank was robbed by safe blowers who escaped with 1500 dollars. A second drawer held about 9000 dollars in cash that was not taken.
Blanchard, arrested yesterday afternoon in San Mateo, admitted thefts at multiple apartments including a locket from United States Marshal B. Hopkins. He led detectives Byrne and Phillips to other stolen items a diamond ring amethyst ring and two solitaire diamonds. The capture followed discovery that he had been placing screens on house windows when the robberies occurred.
Detectives Adame and Clark arrested E. Green and five others after raiding 166 Cherry Street rear cigar stand where a gambling game ran. The group claimed it was friendly. They posted 26 bond each. $100 bond set for Green. Playing cards chips and paraphernalia were seized.
Amalgamated Copper announces a 1 percent quarterly dividend and an additional percentage point dividend. Separately a petition from commission house employees on Western avenue for Saturday afternoons off will take effect on Saturday, November 2, as stated by the commission men.
Every visitor and resident of Seattle should see Bremerton’s navy yard with battleships cruisers torpedo boats and the Philadelphia. See the dry dock foundries and machine shops and ride the Port Orchard boats from Pier 2 six times daily for a round trip of 50 cents.
Four sailors led by William Wall and Charles P F Story sue Alaska Steamship Company for 760 each over denied passages on the steamer Dolphin from Wrangell to Seattle in 1905. Plaintiffs allege loss of employment and delayed plans after the purser refused their fare. Witnesses describe paying high prices for meals and sleep while awaiting later transportation.
The Star reports three Hindoo individuals seen in Beattie amid rumors that British Columbia will no longer admit Hindoos due to alleged un cleanliness and undesirability. The article notes little information on their plans or future movements as Seattle becomes the implied destination.
A six story building housing Prowell Hardware in Birmingham caught fire last night and burned into today, causing up to 400000 in damage. An adjoining building ignited as the blaze spread, with fire departments unable to control it. A separate notice discusses a 20 day stay of action granted in Seattle regarding property disputes over Lakeview Avenue and East Park tied to non payment of assessments.
Police face friction with the city council and Comptroller over licensing of jewelry auction houses. Chief Wappenstein reports no council or comptroller cooperation while patrols guard fronts of auctioneering shops as unsophisticated buyers arrive, and officers call the system an outrage.
Allen Overly a pioneer of Beat the died late yesterday at the home of his son in law 1 T Schoech 2320 K John et Age unknown funeral set for tomorrow at 2 pm at Piret M FE church officiated by Rev Morris burial in Lakeview Cemetery.
The University of Washington freshmen elected U Waldo as president B O as vice president M Taylor as secretary H Aufan as treasurer and L Bain as class football captain. The sophomores chose Art Ray as president L Burkett as vice president Marjorie Moran as secretary KR Radcliffe as treasurer and B Jarvis as football captain. Both elections were unanimous.
Josephine Pregraper seeks to compel Charles Pregent to pay alimony of 46 a month. The case stems from a prior divorce decree by Judge Oltilam in 1996 awarding custody of seven children to the plaintiff. Judge Yakey grants the motion to show cause this morning as concerns arise over the saloon business and spousal support.
The Queen Anne Avenue Company files a two-structure permit for 1300 1310 Queen Anne Ave, citing a six story maximum with a unique level layout and a rear switchback access. Foundation work estimated at 7000 dollars for the two buildings with basement alignment to the second floor of the first. A separate 26000 permit is issued to H L Hall for a three story frame house at 1511 Boylston Ave connected to the same hill project.
J H Shelton a colored man faces theft charges for taking $4.59. The court of Judge Frater in the superior court empaneled a jury, with most of the forenoon spent selecting Twelve jurors in the case.
The local navy recruiting office receives as many as six applications for marine service daily. This is a considerable increase over former numbers, but half of the applicants fail to meet the required physical standard and are turned away.
A terse retail ad vows clothing at reduced prices with a $5.00 coat offer and a promise of weekly press service. The merchant invites customers to visit for a look and potential business.
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