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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1906

Page

3

Campaign Bill On County Funds Sparks Probe

A county board of equalization audit reveals a questionable bill totaling 104.96 for cigars ice cream cakes and candy paid from the current expense fund. Investigators seek further campaign material as Charles A. Reynolds Democratic candidate for prosecuting attorney requested a photo of the bill but was refused by Deputy County Auditor B C Brier.

Une County Current Expense Fund Charles A. Reynolds Court House B.C. Brier

Man Dies in Transit in Aged Traveler’s Race to Health

An elderly man aboard a liner near Martinique raced toward San Francisco after news of a sick wife. He died just days after reaching Beattie, missing the chance to comfort her as telegrams and trains failed to connect. Report notes he acted with care for others during the voyage.

Miles Robertaon

Cannon 3 In The Way Of Quinault Reservation Park

Congressman Humphrey opposes setting aside any more Quinault Indian Reservation land for a national park during Speaker Cannon’s tenure. He tells the Chamber of Commerce the effort to claim a portion on the Pacific coast will fail and urges immediate steps toward a center Olympic park while noting the chamber’s interests.

Cannon Chamber of Commerce Quinault Pacific Coast Humphrey Chamber Thie Park Olympic Mountains

Nebraska village smithy woman runs shop with family

Mrs. Philip P. Wilcox, a small Blacksmith of College View Nebraska, runs a two story shop with her husband and three daughters. She learned the trade from her husband who previously worked in Ottawa Kansas and resigned from railroad work on Sabbath to keep the shop. The Wilcox family adheres to Seventh Day Adventist practice. The eldest daughter is an expert bicycle repairer and the other two daughters are also skilled at smithing and repair work.

Lincoln Neb Philip P. Wilcox College View Wilcox Ottawa Mr. Wilcox Mra Wilcox Han

Annual Session of Charity Society Reports And Elections

The Charity Organization Society held its annual banquet and meeting at Plymouth Congregational Church with about 75 attendees. Miss Anna Murray presented the annual report, John Schram summarized the year, and Rev. Van Horn spoke on charity work. Seven directors were elected for three years and three others to complete unexpired terms.

Charity Organization Society Plymouth Congregational Church Anna Murray 0Ciety John Schram E Shorrock F. J. van Horn

Convention Opens in Everett Youth Alliance Session

The district convention of the Young People's Alliance and the Sunday school of the Evangelical church opened last night in Everett. Delegates come from Seattle Tacoma Portland and Bellingham. The convention will run for two days.

Everett The Young People's Alliance Evangelical Church Seattle Tacoma Portland Bellingham

Baleed at Hoquiam and sawmill contract

Le e Nellis, accidentally killed in Seattle while aboard the Ta Ana, was well known in Hoquiam where he grew up. The National Lumber and Box Company of Hoquiam has set a contract to local parties to handle the entire output of their large sawmill.

Baleed Hoquiam Moquiam Wilt National Lumber & Box Company Par Jlee

New Ocean Pier Company Formed

A new corporation named Ocean Pier Company selected Fread Furth as president. The firm plans a general warehousing and dockage operation and will begin construction immediately as part of its this season enterprise ambitions.

New Corporation DEEN Fread Furth Oqcean Pier Company

Unknown Man Fatally Struck Near Tacoma Rail Junction

The mutilated body of an unknown man was found yesterday morning near the junction of the Tacoma Railway and Power Company American Lake line and the Northern Pacific track at the foot of H street Tacoma.

Tacoma Tacoma Railway & Power Company American Lake Electric Northern Pacific

Lecture Delivered by Rev Irving Tomlinson in Walla Walla

The tenth annual Christian Science lecture was delivered in Walla Walla by Rev. Irving Tomlinson of Concord New Hampshire to a large crowd last night. F H Stickney, disbursing clerk for the navy department, died at his home in Washington aged 76. He had served in government work since 187?

Walla Walla Rev. Irving Stickney Washington F. H. Stickney Navy Department

Cushman and McLean to Open Campaign in Hoquiam

Hoquiam hosts a political event as Congressman Francie W. Cushman and Henry McLean of Skagit County announce the campaign kickoff on October 30 under the Hoquiam Republican club.

Hoquiam Francie W. Cushman Henry Mclean Skagit County Hoquiam Republican Club

Restaurant owner files complaint against local policeman

Walla Walla on October 24 Pierre Arrousees, owner, filed charges after Policeman L C Goodwin refused to arrest a man who appeared to have an expectoration on a restaurant floor. He asks the council to act on the case.

Walla Walla L. C. Goodwin Pierre Arrousees Council

Runaway Car Injures Score of Passengers in Schenectady

A Troy and Schenectady Railway company car bound for Albany failed to take a curve at Union and McClellan streets yesterday in Schenectady New York. The car dashed into a pole and overturned injuring a score of passengers.

Schneoctady N. Y Behnectady Troy

Youthful bandit sentenced to 26 years in Folsom

Charles J. Smith, 22, from Chicago, led a youthful gang that robbed many people in September. Police captured them, and he received a 26 year sentence at Folsom penitentiary in Los Angeles on October 24.

Los Angeles Chas. J. Smith Chicago Folsom Penitentiary

Brittan clue eyed in missing Toll Gate lad case

R L Brittan, father of Cecil Brittan who vanished July 16 near Toll Gate, believes a new clue may locate him. Ex Mayor George W Bab cock received a letter from L Loughary, a former McMinnville resident and old friend, claiming to have information from an unnamed writer.

Walla Walla R. L. Brittan Cecil Brittan George W. Babcock L. Loughary McMinnville Ore

Boy Likely Located Near Albuquerque NM

Report from Albuquerque indicates the missing boy is now believed to be in New Mexico rather than far from the city. Local authorities and residents are urged to remain vigilant and report any sightings to police.

Albuquerque, N. M New Mexico Albuquerque

Plumbers Strike Talks Break Off in Tacoma

After a lengthy conference between master plumbers and striking workers, negotiations for a settlement ended without agreement in Tacoma on October 24.

Tacoma

Two Cherry Valley Ranchers Bound Over in Dog Killing Case

On Oct 24 Everett reports William Finley and Charles Manlett, two young ranchers of Cherry Valley, were bound over to the prior court on the charge of cruelly killing dogs.

Everett William Finley Charles Manlett Cherry Valley

Kincaid Arrives as New Warden at State Penitentiary

Walla Walla report states M. F. Kincaid, the new warden, arrived early yesterday morning. He was accompanied by C. C. Aspinwall, clerk of the board of control.

Kincaid Walla Walla M. F. Kincaid State Penitentiary C. C. Aspinwall Board of Control

Yakima Traction stockholders subscribe $160000 for line

North Yakima October 24 stockholders of the Yakima Intervalley Traction company subscribed 160000 for the construction of the electric railway serving the valley.

North Yakima Yakima Intervalley Traction Company Thin Jelty and Valley

E B Edson Dies Former Governor Hopeful Succumbs

E B Koleov, ex railroad commissioner and four years ago a Republican governor nominee hopeful, died yesterday at his Gaselle home in Gazelle California.

Ee. B. Edson Gazellm Cal E. B. Koleov Gaselle

Band of alleged thieves exposed by arrest of youth leader

Aberdeen reports the arrest and detention of Joseph Epstein a 17 or 18 year old worker at Kaufman Bros revealing a youthful band of alleged thieves and capturing their leader.

Aberdeen Joseph Epstein Kaufman Bros Therr

Cushman Addresses Large RITZVILLE Crowd at Court House

Congress man Cushman spoke last night to a large audience at the courthouse in Ritzville. His remarks on administration prosperity drew applause and clear attention from attendees.

Cushman Ritzville Congressman Cushman Court House

Steamer Brings Body of Patented Medicines Proprietor

Victoria B C Oct 24 The steamer Moana from Australia delivered the body of Robert Fulford proprietor of patent medicines who died during a visit to Australia He is a son of Fulford Brockville Canada.

Victoria B. C Moana Australia Robert Fulford Fulford Brockville, Can

Bound Over to Superior Court for Push Car Incident

Eugene Niles, recently arrested for shooting at an O R & N car, was bound over to the superior court for placing a push car on the track, which a train ran into and wrecked. The boy is imbued with the Jesse James idea and amuses himself by shooting holes through hats.

Walla Walla Eugene Niles Superior Court Jesse James

Fuel Shortage Pushes Coal to Six Dollar Plus

Det. 24 describes a worsening fuel famine as winter nears with coal priced at 6.25 per ton and limited supplies. The note signals rising costs and scarcity impacting residents in Ritzville and surrounding areas.

Ritzvilling Det

Passengers Rescued After Steamer Sinks Off Port

In Vladivostok on Saturday the steamship Variagin struck a floating mine and sank. Fourteen crew members and 95 passengers were saved by Chinese boats after the vessel began to founder in the bay.

Vladivostok Ort

Embezzlement Charge Against Huntington Man at People's Bank

Charles Behrens formerly cashier for the People s bank in Jasper Ind is under arrest accused of embezzling 24000 from the bank authorities reported the case today noting the span of funds and his former position in the bank's Jasper office

Jasper Ind Charles Behrens Huntington People's Bank

King at Races

King Feodor left Buckingham Palace in an automobile at noon yesterday to spend the rest of the week at Newmarket races amid expectations parliament would yield no major features.

London King Feoward Buckingham Palace Newmarket

Body Found After Disappearance Near Lampson Spur

The body of Ernest Bratner, 27, missing since Oct. 15, was found in the river at Ono. He worked cutting shingle bolts and likely fell into the water while crossing on a raft. Burial planned in Ono.

Snohomibh Ernest Bratner Lampson Spur Ono

Robbers Captured After 36-Hour Bank Heist Pursuit

Minot notes a 36 hour chase ending in the capture of five bandits who robbed the Sawyer bank of 4600 dollars early Monday. A battle with citizens followed and about 200 shots were fired.

Minot N. D Sheriffs Bawyer, N. D

Health Inspector Probes Hoquiam Typhoid Epidemic

Dr. Ray Matson a Portland bacteriologist arrived in Hoquiam to investigate the typhoid outbreak that has plagued the city for two months.

Hoquiam Ray ©. Matson Portland Oregon

Wheat Thieves Reported in Tacoma Yard Thefts

An Italian named Frank Fortino and young men Del Farmer James Calhoun were arrested on the report of Northern Pact detectives, charged with complicity in recent wheat thefts from a railroad company's yards in Tacoma on October 24.

Tacoma Ital Frank Fortino Del James Calhoun Northern Pact Yarda

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