14 Sep 1906
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1906
Page
1
Report says President Palma will resign this afternoon and board the United States. Secretary of State Hevin also resigned this morning. City officials react with excitement as the event unfolds and officials plan the transition.
City officials questioned the existence and duties of License Inspector Maresh. Comptroller Carroll defended Maresh while the Civil Service Commission and council consider charter ordinances and department responsibilities to determine his official status and accountability.
Fragmentary report notes conference president and forces at Cuban stake and troop concentration at New points. Details are unreadable, but signals a security or military briefing with emphasis on movement and state of affairs.
Des Moines and Dixie and 250 marines prepare to proceed to Havana as Taft and White House aides confer on the Cuban situation. Commander arrests and cabinet sessions unfold while Havana citizens fear further ruin and US intervention.
York dispatch reports secretary states morning leave for Bay. He notes Cuba interests poor at present and investments in Cuba unlikely. He declines to discuss intervention and denies any firm plan, saying situation remains uncertain and costly.
Washington dispatches describe heavy insurgent action with plantation fires and near total railroad shutdown. Government forces suffer 18 battle deaths while insurgent losses are not known. three hundred insurgents assaulted loyalists yesterday. Commanders order sailors returned to ship.
Report that Gen Castillo and rebel candidate Alfred OF Zama met Cmdr Colwell offering to surrender all forces if Americans guarantee a fair trial Colwell sent them to Palena and urged Washington government to act promptly.
Commander Colwell landed 126 armed sailors in Havana and the Denver crew encamps in a park opposite President Palma's palace. Two field howitzers and two rapid fire guns are trained across the park, with the ship now commanding the space before the presidential residence.
Norfolk Virginia September 14 orders went to the commanders of the cruisers Tacoma Cleveland and Newark to be prepared to proceed to Cuba indicating a potential naval deployment amid rising tensions.
A. A. Hoale, a railroad worker, fought with merchant M. Butnick and was charged with assault and battery. Patrolman Jackson arrested Butnick as a witness. Both were released under cash bail.
District Attorney John Bell of Philadelphia pursues the looters of the Real Estate Trust company in a high profile case. He vows swift action and coordinated investigations across the city.
Anthony Comatock the self described guardian of purity in art and literature faces Magistrate Mayo in Besex Market police court this afternoon over the Art Students League catalogues deemed obscene. Miss Anna Robinson bookkeeper for the league was arrested for distributing the catalog. Je C Crowley represents Robinson while Comatock is backed by Charles J. Bamberger and other attorneys.
Senator Ankeny and Nie forces won the primaries in Walla Walla County. The light victory could allow control of the county organization and delegate to the state convention. County convention scheduled for Saturday in Walla Walla.
A superior court commission, named by Judge Frater, began examining Mrs. Maud Creffield and Rather Mitchell for sanity. Witnesses described the women's calm demeanor during arrest and statements, while relatives testified about alleged influence and emotional moments.
H Everett, a logger engaged on the Northern Pacific line at Barneston, died this morning when the logging train derailed. He was crushed by logs. Deputy Coroner Wiltele departed today to the scene to investigate the fatal accident.
K P Hildebrandt reports a break in at his Seneca Avenue room yesterday with clothes missing from the closet. Police are investigating the intrusion and reviewing neighborhood footage for leads.
In a late afternoon convention, King County Democrats unanimously endorsed William Jennings Bryan as their leader for the 1908 campaign. The prominent endorsement signals Bryan as the party’s presidential hopeful in the upcoming race.
A heated meeting of Seattle city council elections committee ends in protests and a brawl as Southeast Seattle Beattie supporters press to enter Beattie as a new ward. The committee delays action citing charter rules and requires Columbia agreement for ward consolidation. Chief Wappenstein orders investigations into a wrestling fraud network tied to local figures Cann Carroll Roller and Carkeek.
The county democratic nominating convention convened at Christensen's hall Arcade block at 10 AM with Harry B. Drees as chairman Judge F A McDonald and C A Rewnolde named temporary chairman and secretary respectively A rival candidate Judge GO W Simmonds withdrew before nominations friction over leadership emerged and committees were appointed for platform credentials rules and business with recesses taken through the day partially detailed on page three
Chicago inspectors faced charges of collusion to secure promotion as the civil service commission opened an inquiry. Witness Patrick Mahoney claimed Lavin and a captain conspired with two crooks to rob Bernard Hagaman’s Wentworth jewelry store, stealing about 1400 dollars in jewelry and cash later hidden at Lavin’s home.
Attorney Glasgow, defending Julius Marsendike in the fatal September 4 death of Mrs. Emma Dalley, filed a demurrer arguing the circumstances do not warrant a trial. Judge Frater will decide the case by Monday.
In San Francisco on September 14 a circuit court jury awarded Levi Strauss Realty $10,000 plus interest after finding the Trans Atlantic Fire Insurance company failed to prove exemption from responsibility. The case held no earthquake clause existed in the policies and was viewed as a test case.
John Casey alias George Wright, a hunter sought by Thurston county officers for six months, under charges of defrauding the state by sending cast for wildcat and coyote tails. He bought tails at 30 cents and sold them for a $2.60 bounty per head. arrested this morning by Game Warden Mossman. Prosecution expected on the defrauding charge.
Wilson R. Gay on behalf of Stella A Rows a medium and spiritualist secured an injunction from Judge Griffin against Mayor Moore and Chief of Police C W Wappenstein restraining interference with Rosa accepted to hold until October 1. Officials must appear in court then to justify a permanent injunction.
An especial meeting of the city council is set for tonight to review and to validate the vote from Wednesday's election. The session aims to confirm results and address any irregularities reported.
Ada M Stephens applies to the superior court for a divorce from Charlies G Stephens, alleging cruelty and non support as grounds for the petition.
A summary shows figures for September 14, 1906 compared to the same date in 1905. The total increases by 1 896 128 07 and 1 097 586 28, with an overall rise of 738 542 79 over the prior year.
Granville Macyn, 28, once a bank cashier in Hayti Missouri, returned to face prosecution for allegedly stealing $18,000 after disappearing a year ago. He claims to have traveled widely and used no alias or disguise.
About twenty five journalists and attorneys gather in Canandaigua to recall the Howard C. Benham murder case. Benham, convicted of first degree murder, faced electrocution, served time, won a new trial and was acquitted before dying soon after.
Mrs R Richardson of Dunnville Ontario asks police to locate her husband who was last heard from in this state five years ago.
Frank W. Pettygrove sold the Lot 16 in Block 6 of Renton Hill addition to John A. Campbell for eleven thousand dollars in cash. The transfer records show the property description and consideration as stated in the deed.
The case of J. F. Truelson, charged with obtaining money under false pretenses, was dismissed yesterday afternoon in Judge Davis' court.
Alvin Johnson purchased lots 3 through 26 inclusive in block 6 Washington Heights addition for 6500 dollars. The conveyance occurred on Monday and the deed was just recorded.
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