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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1906
Page
1
County officials listed 906 working days, with K Knudson billed for 420 1/2 days at legal rates. Weather prevented road work yet per diems and expenses were claimed, fueling claims of inflated pay and political use of county resources to keep commissioners in power.
The hearing in Countess Castellane's divorce case opens in Paris with Maltre Crappy representing the countess. He alleges the count struck and slapped his wife amid quarrels over money, and promises further sensational revelations. The suit seeks divorce, custody of children, and notes abuses after three months of marriage. The countess plans to stay in France after court action and raise the children there.
Frisco officials detain C. G. Hart and W Bird of the steamer Spokane on charges tied to a coast wide smuggling ring. Seattle tips prompted the arrest while Port of Seattle also reported a separate seizure. Authorities say the network operated along the San Francisco beat for some time.
A contested statement denying coal price rises conflicts with alerts that demand will surge. officials and Pacific Coast company employees hint at shortages and possible winter famine. Local dealers urge favored customers to stockpile coal now to avoid later scarcities.
A 64 year old Bit resident, identified as JeMerday, died in Moat on October 1 after an act of self harm. Family and HM authorities describe his long struggle with despair and inability to secure medical care.
Members of the Real Estaters club hosted a smoker event last night featuring speeches by Seattle and Madison participants. The evening highlighted residential real estate themes and included remarks from P. A. Reynolds and others.
The United States appellate court affirmed a district court ruling against the Pacific Coast steamship company owner of the steamer Beattie. Rev Thomas Jenkins, from Alaska, boarded the vessel at Seattle wharf to bid farewell to friends. the captain refused to permit landing, sending Jenkins ashore forcibly. Jenkins received $400 in damages.
Lincoln Oct. The state won the initial stage of a firet eur mish with the timbermen's association as the supreme court ordered the secretary to produce all records and correspondence in court. The association objected claiming the statute applied only to outside corporations. the objection was overruled.
The government orders temporary abandonment of Fort Mobile Alabama due to storm damage. Officials cite structural risk and mission limitations as reasons for the precautionary move. Local crews assess repairs and safeguard surrounding areas while planning restoration efforts.
Fremont Republicans staged an energetic gathering last night marking the campaign opener. Speakers included W. F. Freudenhurs Paget Kaine Senator O. A. Tucker and S. G. Cosgrove of Pomeroy addressing the crowd.
Crowds throng the Cathedral Fair as stalls offer dolls, embroidery, coal, watches, and tablecloths. Rumors speak of a five dollar prize pool while Laurette Taylor and Miss Busie McArdie vie for a diamond ring in a Saturday contest. Tonight, Kik’s night and a themed dining room set the scene. The event, led by Father O’Brien, has netted about $14,000 with $26,000 expected by closing November 7.
Goripps Telegraph reports from Charvyenne Wyoming that six troops march toward Powder River to round up Utes. Officials deny any depredations by Utes or Cheyennes cooperation. Fewer than 100 able bodied Utes remain and may be moved without fighting.
A fragmented verse laments funds for a courthouse with lines about candy ice cream cigars and rent. It hints at voter anger and public discontent with spending and expenses, suggesting politicians charge costs to the county. The piece notes critics grow restless as people push back.
Steamer McArthur, the first United States survey boat from the north, reached port after a rough voyage from Seward. Capt Rhodes said charts of the Alaska coast are not entirely accurate in latitude and longitude but reef positions and marked Yorks remain correct.
Reynolds pledges to uphold Mayor Moore’s policy on law enforcement after election. He says he opposed illegal graft and public gaming, promises to stop device gambling at Georgetown, and questions his opponent’s commitment as chief publicity agent. He cites past public speeches advocating Moore and criticizes opponent’s billboards.
Mrs F W Eegate placed a gun outside to guard against a coyote. The gun slid into the cellar and discharged into her back. Her husband, terrified, fled with a child to a neighbor before returning with help as she lay dying. The incident occurred near Coeur d’Alene Idaho.
A. R. Titlow, chairman of the Democratic State Central Committee, will be in Seattle Friday night to attend the Democratic rally at Christenson's hall.
A lurid portrait of James P. Atwood as kingpin of the local Republican machine. The piece alleges ward bosses and the county central committee are directed by a single man who distributes favors funds and orders, shaping nominations and the campaign to serve corporate interests. It questions voter apathy and the- efficacy of reelection for several named figures.
W. J. Fernando, 31 year old athlete and prospector, starts from the Alaska club at 10 tomorrow to walk 21 000 miles advertising the Alaska Yukon Pacific exposition. He will cover about 21 miles daily, travel via California New Orleans Chicago New York to Europe, using a phonograph for translations in non English speaking countries.
A. Krugman was fined $100 by the Police Judge for misrepresenting goods at the Goldstein jewelry store auction on AV between Spring and Senecast. The item, a watch and chain bought by Alexander Smith for $7, was claimed as gold and valuable, but proved gold plated with a music box movement. The case was appealed.
Mayor Tom Johnson of Cleveland loses a streetcar battle as Chief Justice Fuller grants a temporary injunction ordering Cleveland and the Forest City Electric Railway to show cause within 10 days why a permanent injunction should not be issued. The order takes effect immediately.
A meeting in Bertholdt’s hall Georgetown will feature Chas A Reynolds candidate for prosecuting attorney L W Nelson nominee for sheriff D Thos Davies nominee for assessor and other candidates. Speakers will also address a second meeting at South Park later tonight.
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