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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1906
Page
7
A convention of the Workingmen's party is set for tonight at the Labor Temple to nominate a county legislative ticket. Leaders of the League and the party will participate and decisions on a county slate are expected.
In San Francisco on September 12 the line of depositors seeking to withdraw funds at Hibernia Savings Bank extended two blocks. Police arrest a man named Carroll from Tennessee who claimed to be with the women in line. Secretary Tobias warns the situation may worsen and affect other banks if the stand continues.
The annual session of the Antisaloon League in Washington opened at 8 oclock with speeches by Mrs Margaret Pratt and others. The program featured discussions on closing laws and the leadership of state trustees, followed by a general meeting and the annual election of officers scheduled for this afternoon.
A wife informed Chief Wapm tat her husband A Leachon & Bons of a local factory has become mentally unsettled. Police station headquarters reported tensions as neighbors blamed unreason and a temporary estrangement ensued. The couple planned to settle the affair today.
Eye specialist Jane M. Johnson offers free consultation and glasses evaluation in room 26. Vision care services advertised include eye treatments and fittings for eyewear.
The ad urges readers to start saving and deposit money in the bank. It promotes building savings early with compounding and semiannual interest to accumulate funds over time.
The August monthly health board report shows the city in good condition, with 131 total deaths at an estimated 180 000 population and a death rate of 8.44. Births reached 210, while 42 were under one year and 76 were single. Sanitation notes include 340 citizen complaints, 285 nuisances abated, 65 bakeries inspected, and 696 inspections total.
A section of the California Pratt Grower association building on First and Pulbert streets in Oakland collapsed shortly before noon during lunch hour, wrecking the structure and burying several employees. Women workers were seriously injured in the incident.
Mary and John Delaak sue Northwestern Improvement Company for 30000 damages claiming negligence led to a 1965 mine blast in Kittitas County that caused gas buildup and death of Delaskt while working in a mine room. The complaint argues rule violations and careless operation.
A collision between an extra freight and a westbound passenger train near Baker City Oregon left fifteen cars derailed and traffic blocked for hours. The incident followed by news that the lighthouse tender Columbine reached Juneau with US engineers to survey Cape Hinchinbrook for a proposed Hecht station and a congressional appropriation of 756000 dollars funds the project.
From Kahuku near Hono lutea comes word that the American Hawaiian steamer Nebraskan, which left port a month ago, narrowly escaped wreck on rocks near the former The vessel drifted off course to the northward. Dawn revealed the danger within 100 feet of Kahuku.
The Steamer Reverie awaits orders to load lumber in the Sound while the Italian cruiser Dowall heads to Vancouver and Victoria for minor repairs. The Northern Pacific spur to the inner harbor is finished. An Olympia excursion sails for Olympia on the Pioneer. The Twickenham will dock at Esquimalt for repairs after running aground near San Juan. The Twickenham cargo sugar is discharged at Victoria. The Fyuration ferry heads north with explosives. The Queen sails to San Francisco. The Montara carries race horses to San Francisco. Olympia expected from Nome tonight or tomorrow. United States revenue cutter also mentioned.
Patrolman Cameron found a foot and ankle section in the baggage room at Union depot and moved it to the central station. The heel and toes were removed clearly, and investigators debate whether the remains are human or animal as bone remains are scarce.
Attorney Will J H Thompson acts for his son Chester charged with killing Judge George Meade Emory. The case was continued until December after a strong plea by Prosecuting Attorney Mackintosh. Judge Frater will set a definite hearing date next Monday.
Theodore Stensland, son of bank wrecker Sensland, declares his father innocent of theft and says the Stensland estate will cover the shortage. He identifies Cashier Herring as the real culprit and claims the bank was closed against advice from financier James B. Forgan and others.
George R Martin a former veterinary surgeon with four wives and two children now has neither wife nor children Whisky ruined his prospects and his ability to work Mrs Martin seeks a court divorce and custody of the children along with her share of remaining community property.
A Nugget exhibition at the Alaska club draws crowds as three nuggets, owned by the Pioneer Mining Company, total valued at $10,000. The largest weighs 1820s ounces and is valued at $3,276. it was found on Number 6 Beach Anvil Creek and is the largest nugget ever brought from Alaska.
Second Easay Street delivers a 20 to 1 upset with Nona W. winning and Lady Lavish placing second. The Englishman prevails at 7 to 2 over Celeres and Amber ita. Left Guard at 39 to 1 wins the Fleet Race with Conjuress second and Sonne third. Abington at 2 to 1 wins with Dulcie second and Tom Anderson third.
Judge Frater grants a divorce to Charles Johnson on grounds of desertion. The ruling completes a matrimonial dispute noted in district court records.
The steamer Excelsior arrived from the North last night and sailed for Tacoma this morning to discharge 149 tons of copper ore at the mill. She brought 100 passengers, most of them cannery workers.
Alaskan mining man J. Shank sues in superior court to require H. Thae wer and Ira Petty to account and hold $7 660 in trust for proper distribution. He alleges agreement to locate mining lands and share profits, he located 4000 acres and valuable properties in the Ari boo district Alaska, with $106 000 offer from Col Conrad and $7 500 to be split with negotiator Gager and Abernathy. Shank accuses Petty and Gager of conspiring to take $1500 to defraud him of commission.
The steamer Mumboldt arrived from Skagway with $37,429 in treasure for the local U S assay office. It carried 19 passengers, 9,000 cases of canned salmon and 212 barrels of anti salmon. Among the passengers were O P Brown and family of the Pacific Coast and Norway Packing Co Petersburg Alaska.
Owner Gray says the Washington will undergo a few improvements before its trial trip, delaying the planned launch next Monday. Separately, Loebfutter Mill Co petitions the superior court to disincorporate, with the matter set for November 14.
Tomorrow morning seats go on sale for the Georgia Minstrels in a 24th annual tour with new novelty acts. Laurette Taylor draws Seattle patrons at the theater with Stolen by Gypsies and The Whites of Japan, as the Third Avenue and Star theaters host notable vaudeville acts and musical performances this week.
The notice informs readers to call Geo H. Brown Plumbing Co at 221 Pine to arrange heating or plumbing connections for the upcoming winter season. The firm pledges reliable service and proper installation.
George Edward Adama a cashier for the United States mint office faced testimony before Judge Wu Thompson master in chancery. He escaped from the county jail shortly after 1 pm while under deputy Crabtree watch. He appeared pale nervous and in a blue suit, showing the toll of confinement.
The Democratic county convention will be held at the Armory tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock to nominate a county ticket.
The steam schooner Rainier reached port from San Francisco with a full cargo and about ten passengers. A union crew, the first since the strike began, will man the vessel under an arbitration style contract with Ballomni Langenhormens and Helvedores unions, signaling a possible settlement.
Edna Grace Price is awarded a divorce from George J. Price of Tacoma. He must appear to show cause why he should not pay two dollars and one hundred sixty dollars in suit money plus one hundred six dollars in attorney fees. Mrs Moberg, who escaped home and attempted suicide, is reported out of danger after surgery.
The congregation of the Madigan Street M. E. church invites members to a reception in the church league room for Rev Edward E. Morrie and his wife tomorrow night.
Judge Davia presides over the assault and battery case stemming from a recent auto strike that wounded Adolph Hammer. Evidence similar to last week’s testimony before Judge Alexander will be presented today. Captain Caine was fined $100 and costs in a prior proceeding. Thomas Navin's funeral will be Saturday at 10 AM at the Church of Good Help with burial at Calvary cemetery.
D Hillman bought a 242 acre tract near the county line from James and Frank Bard of Dubuque paying 208 dollars per acre. The purchase brings his total land on the market to 4542 acres. The addition lies between the Northern Pacific tracks and the Interurban near the tunnel as Milwaukee line to Tacoma is graded. Union Pacific may also pass through the tract. Pacific City grows as railroad work continues with 150 men employed.
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