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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1906

Page

3

Williams rejects government ownership of railroads

Richmond Virginia September 10 Johna Smart Williams minority leader in congress wires a local paper in opposition to Bryan's plan. She opposes government ownership but urges unity on other issues and calls for regulating railroad rates rather than operating railroads. The message notes Bryan is right on many points but wrong on this plan, especially for racial peace in the south.

Richmond Johna Smart Williams Congress Bryan South

Y M C A Meetings Opened After Intermission

The local Y M C A Sunday program resumed after a week pause with A J Drace Vancouver resident and Boer War veteran lecturing on With Christ in Battle. Dr Willet from University of Chicago, invited by the Young Men's Club, spoke recently and will address a men-only meeting at the YMCA hall near Sunday.

J. Drace C. A Vancouver B.C Christ Dr. Willet University of Chicago Youngen's Club Bunday

Brother Threats Lead to Arrest in Apparent Fatal Fear

Ierael Peldman, a cabinet maker, was arrested by Patrolman Ellia after his brother claimed he would kill him and harm him. The brother cited fear for his life as the reason for the complaint.

Ierael Peldman Ellia

Man in Woodland Park Arrested After Shot Fired At Fleeing Suspect

Special Officer Randolph arrested a man for disorderly conduct after he allegedly fired at a fleeing suspect who had been harassing women and children. The officer says the gun was emptied and a final shot appeared to strike the man, who stumbled but escaped.

Woodland Park Randolph Mbert

Police recruit Hart Barton found dead after dismissal

Hart Barton, a recent police appointee who was dismissed after a drunken incident, was found on a sidewalk by Patrolman Keefe. A revolver was found on his person and he faced a concealed weapons charge. He was released on $25 bail furnished by a friend.

Hart Marton Keefe Barton

Baggage Stolen From Hallway At Astoria House

Louis Hucks reports his baggage stolen from the hallway near his door at the Astoria house on Fourth and Terrace yesterday afternoon. Personal effects including all items are missing.

Louis Hucks Astoria House Fourth and Terrace Tis

Farm theft hits Columbia as poultry stolen

Co D Parnell of Columbia station reports fifteen white chickens and nine ducks stolen from his farm last night. He notes the birds are pedigreed stock and offers a $25 reward via Mr Farwell for recovery and thief apprehension.

Co. D. Parnell Columbia Station

Ed Morrell Seeks Parole From Life Sentence

Morrell, an associate of train robber Chris Evans, is imprisoned for life at Folsom penitentary after aiding Evans. He has filed a petition with the governor requesting clemency or parole.

Morrell Folsom Penitentiary Chris Evans Fresno

Higgins Seeks Roosevelt Backing In Re Nomination

Roosevelt and Governor Higgins confer in Oyster Bay as Higgins aims for the president's endorsement for reelection. Paul Morton dines with Higgins and the president. Theodore Roosevelt Jr. returns home this morning.

Oyster Bay Roosevelt Gov Higgins Paul Morton Theodore Roosevelt, Jr

Fallen Attorney Involved In Union Depot Incident

A fragment notes that an attorney named Fallen was involved in an altercation with Dallas Ford while Ford was described as being in an intoxicated condition at the Union depot.

Allas Ford Union Depot Fallen

International insurance commission opens sessions with seventeen nations

Berian reports the international insurance commission opened its sessions here with seventeen nations represented. The conference aims to discuss policy and regulatory matters affecting the global insurance industry.

Berian International Insurance Commission Toay

Middies May Learn New Talk

The Navy Department received a proposal from Esperanto advocates to teach the language to Annapolis midshipmen. The plan suggests five months of study at one hour daily to gain complete knowledge. Navy officials referred the matter to Naval Academy authorities for consideration and recommendation.

Washington, J. C Navy Department Annapolis Naval Academy

Canada labor men confer Victoria gathering opens

The trades and labor congress of Canada opens in Victoria British Columbia with a large attendance of delegates from across the Dominion. J Ramsay MacDonald MP secretary for the British labor party will attend before leaving for Australia on September 14 likely raising interest in labor issues.

Victoria B. C Trades and Labor Congress of Canada Dominion J. Ramsay MacDonald Labor Party Australia

Oregon State Fair Opens With Record Exhibits

Salem Oregon September 10 The Oregon state fair opened today with a larger exhibition than ever before. Premiums total 15000 including 2000 purses for a trotting race and a pacing race. Ten thousand dollars in premiums are offered on livestock, agriculture and manufactured products. The fair runs through Monday with daily special entertainment and strong expectations of record success.

Salem Oregon

Woman alias Bessie Dobbs captured after hospital escape

Patrolman HMaghett arrested a woman named Bessie Dobbs alias Smith and several aliases yesterday after she had escaped from Wayside Hospital on Saturday. She had been held since last week but fell ill and was moved to the hospital before being returned yesterday.

Bessie Dobbs Smith Maddos Negrons Hmaghett

Markets Report Revels Dilapidated Supply And Varying Prices

The market shows weak demand with scarce peaches priced at 1 to 1.28 per box. Cantaloupes and butter rise, vegetables mix up, and fruit crates vary. live stock and meats firm with diverse prices noted for multiple produce items and grains throughout the exchange.

Washington Creamery

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