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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1906
Page
5
Telegraph report from MERV Alabama describes Herman Thompson a Black man convicted of assaulting Callie Belle Caine a white woman. The courtroom move led to a violent mob seeking lynching, but the sheriff protected the prisoner and he received a two year state prison sentence within a day.
Reports from Alaska describe Fred Bikime arriving at Santa Clara and Calame’s shop interest in River and Kateina districts. The text notes discoveries of high grade ore, copper glance, and coal near Cop and White River areas, with 15 additional properties identified for Calumet and prospectors. Coal meets coking needs and miners pursue Taswana to Cop trail to ease operations and avoid rush.
Vicktor invites readers to Bremerton Navy Yard tours aboard Port era boats from Pier 2. See ships such as Philadelphia and dockyards, with daily departures. A six ride round trip promises delightful sights and a joyful outing.
Civil service commissioners hear charges against Patrolmen W Donlan and A Thrown based on an incident at the Main Hotel October night aboard the U S 8 boat. J C Matthews accuses them of breaking down his door while seeking a woman of disreputable character. Matthews says he was struck and pistol threatened during the confrontation. Witnesses for the officers are presented and the matter is put under advisement.
The king's speeding car struck a man in Hyde Park today causing serious injuries. He jumped from the vehicle, supervised the man's removal to a hospital, and expressed regret and concern over the incident.
Law making bodies of three third class suburbs met last night and filed the municipal levy for 1907. West Seattle adopts seven mills on a 1 900 000 valuation Georgetown four mills and South Park ten mills.
Local market at 609 Third Ave near Yealer offers cuts including pot roasts, lard, and rib steaks. Phone contacts M 3155 and Ind 3622 for pricing and hours.
About 2 060 people attended the opening of the Cathedral fair in Erickson's hall. Mayor Moore spoke for the city followed by Bishop O'Dea who praised Father O'Brien and committee work. The hall glowed with decorations and booths impressed attendees. The Country Store and signs drew laughs as the crowd enjoyed a jolly program and ample dining. If attendance continues, the $70 000 goal for the cathedral seems within reach.
In a Southeast Seattle mass meeting the 25 to 4 vote sided with going it alone and not joining Columbia for immediate ward representation. Prominent Columbia figures urged unity but were unable to sway the outcome, as Columbia has been bottled up without a path to representation since its 14-year incorporation.
The note argues there is no law against post office officials stamping a post card on both sides. It mentions one stamp used to mark receipt at the teen office and another at the destination office, suggesting routine practice rather than misconduct.
The YMCA winter entertainment course began with a performance by the Lala Tytler Cates company in Egan's Hall Arcade building. Mia Gates headlined the show delivering a commanding performance that drew enthusiastic encores from a large audience.
The fight to retain control of the New York Life Insurance Company mounts as Seattle policy holders face phone calls and mailed letters urging support for the administration ticket. Local boosters including Jacob Furth Eugene Chilberg John L Wilson and S A Perkine back the system with endorsements and targeted appeals via a persuasive female agent. Independent holders resent the pressure and consider organizing a meeting to oppose the methods used by the current management.
Ketchikan Alaska observes Alaska Day marking the 1867 transfer from Russia. The article notes Sitka's lowering of the Russian flag, the treaty terms signed March 1867, ratified June 20 1867, and effective four months later with Alaska Day. William H. Seward led negotiations for the United States as secretary of state under President Andrew Johnson. Local ceremonies include speakers Hoggatt Gunnison and Marshal Shoup.
Promotion for Mapleine flavoring extract praising its purity and use to make maple syrup. Claims best flavor at half the cost of eastern syrup and urges buying from grocers with a playful misspelling of price.
Two county schools sit idle as Superintendent Storey struggles to secure teachers. Located in remote mining camps, the issue stems from housing shortages and higher salaries elsewhere. Many county teachers now earn about $60 a month.
Local retailer Hall's Sporting Goods House at L111 Avenue offers Pratt's Dog Biecult and Clay ton's dog remedies. The ad promotes specialty pet products and related veterinary supplies for canine care.
Noted inventor of the Way Ear Drum, George P Way, is in the city and laments the loneliest life of the deaf while his work draws attention from local residents and specialists.
Dan Basa J Rh Douglas and B H Coulthurst with the Shingle Mills Bureau will tour the state and Vancouver B C to secure contracts with about 400 mills for a 68 day shutdown starting December 23 Special focus on newly added Clallam district mills participating for the first time.
Word reaches Pacific Coast Steamship Company agents that the final Atlin steamer will depart Caribou on October 49.
A notice from Mala 1048 advertises woolen garments from Eliott and McGregor dated 1829. It warns customers to discard four clothes and have them cleaned at the Pantorium to restore look as new.
Dreamland at Seventh and Union opened last night drawing about 3000 attendees. The Monday Night skating club took over the rink as Prof Bell and Miss Hub Goldman performed an exhibition. The venue featured college pennants and banners, with the old Dreamland fresco on the wall and Wigner’s band providing music.
Get estimates from us before having your hot water heating plant installed. Geo H Brown Plumbing Co. 221 Pine at Hoton phones.
The state plans to file a demurrer in the case testing the validity of proposed canal bonds. With a likelihood of eventual Supreme Court review, the attorney hopes to expedite the matter to the higher court promptly.
Mapleine promises pure maple flavor for syrup making. Crescent Mfg. Co. guarantees purity, sold by grocers.
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