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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1906

Page

7

Young Boys Charged in Boxcar Burglary Case

Five youths under sixteen are held at police headquarters after being captured by Patrolman Corbett and Detective Tre Ketchum for stealing fruit from boxcars. The case involves burglary, petty theft, and malicious destruction as authorities determine next steps, with a report that the group has caused broader thefts and disrupted shipments.

Corbett Tre Ketchum Alan John Williams Allie Peer Blandis Bert Bun Seaville Harry de Corbett

Last Steamer 1067 to Pennsylvania and Nomedi Run

Fragmentary notices describe the last steamer 1067 named Michael sailing from Bt. Michael next Monday with 88 passengers awaiting at port. The ship will go to Nomedi then return to take the wrecked Oregon run, with calls and routes unclear due to damaged text.

Michael Pennsylvania Steamship Company Nia Bt. Michael Nomedi Oregon

Customs Station Planned at Blaine and Port

A report notes a new customs station will be built at Blaine on the Great Northern line near the Canadian boundary. Chief inspectors and additional inspectors will be stationed there and at Port, with a small town branch station planned for the Puget district.

Harper Ie City Portie Puget District Canadian States Great Northern Customs Blaine Great Northern

Pastor De Pletcher Wharton Farewell Reception Held

The Rev De Pletcher L Wharton of RedFiret Methodist Eplecope complete two year tenure was honored with a farewell public reception at the church last night. He departs today to assume duties at the First M EB Church in the city.

de Pletcher L. Wharton RedFiret Methodist Eplecope Mh M. EB

Capitol Hill Officials Seek Ordinance On Water Council Review

Fragmented text describes Capitol Hill interests pushing for a proper water ordinance. Council committee meetings are noted amid repeated efforts over two weeks. Mentions Gray & Co chartering shipments by Joseph Russ and partners. References Puget Sound lumber and fish trade routes from Elver to San Francisco and Ross and Alice in fishing trade.

Capitol Hill Council Gray & Co Joseph Russ Tenes Elverami Tacoma San Francisco Ross Alice Puget Sound San

Everett Growth Projects and Local Crime Report

Plans in St Paul for large additions to the Great Northern machine shops to meet demand in Everett are reported. A Snohomish Valley streetcar franchise seeks to run a line from Seattle through Issaquah and Monroe to Everett, with $2.6 million in Eastern capital and 39 miles contracted. Also notes the resignation of Fruit Inspector FP Littey and the arrest of 16 year old Raymond Brown for breaking into his father in law's store and related thefts, with Victor Cann implicated.

Littey Snohomish County Littoy Raymond Brown Victor Cann

iN BROADCLOTH Early fall chiffon gown description

Describes an early fall dress in pink and blue chiffon broadcloth for afternoon street wear. Features include a princess line silhouette, overlay front piece, inverted box pleat, velveteen yoke and sleeves, shell pink velvet detailing, eyelets with a bow tie, and silver buttons at the front.

Princeps

Green products from Rampart arrive in Seattle exhibit

A. A. Adarna of Rampart Alaska brings a large shipment of Rampart district vegetables to Seattle. The cargo includes cabbages rutabagas tobacco cantaloupes cucumbers and other vegetables. Adams says locals underestimate Alaska harvests and the display will run for several days at the Alaska Club rooms.

A. A. Adarna Rampart Alaska Seattle Krastner and Manney Hot Springs Adams Alseka Roomea Alaska Club

Beattie Police Crack Down On Expectorating On Sidewalks

Chief of Police Wappenstein issued orders to captains to direct all patrolmen to arrest anyone caught expectorating on Beattie sidewalks. The change aims to enforce the law after ongoing violations and ensure public cleanliness.

Wappenstein Beattie

Let Pinney Take Your Picture

An unclear ad style notice mentions Pinney with phrases about photography and a show entrance. The readable lines hint at taking pictures and presenting some service in a dark setting with violet light.

Pinney

No clear news item found in the fragment

The text presents a general exhortation about helping the poor and preventing poverty through better effort and savings. It lacks identifiable people, events, or organizations to form a concrete news-style summary.

Bellerophon Arrives Soon on Maiden American Voyage

The Ocean Steamship Company freighter Bellerophon, after leaving Yokohama yesterday, is due to arrive about October 2. Under Capt. Thomas Bartlett she will first call at Seattle, a new mastless vessel with twin derricks on its maiden voyage.

Ocean Steamship Company Yokohama America Seattle Thomas Bartlett

Bush fires devastate several country homes in Redlands

Report from Redlands California describes raging bush fires across the countryside with several country homes completely destroyed and crews battling the flames as residents assess the damage.

Redlands Cal Nemenee

Auto crash at Georgetown involves Rambler and four occupants

A Rambler driven by W W Philbrick ran off the road and struck a telegraph pole near Georgetown. Passengers Mies McCullen Thomas Reob teen of Everett and A Warren escaped serious injury though shaken. Warren marked his first birthday during the scare. front of the car severely damaged.

W. W. Philbrick Georgetown Philbrick Mies MeCullen Thomas Reobteen Everett A. Werren Fourteenth Av. N Mise McCullen Mr. Warren

British steamer Gymerick arrives from Nanaimo

British steamer Gymerick, under Captain J C Hallie, arrived from Nanaimo this morning and will depart for Tacoma to load amber. Steamer Tremont, from Tacoma, also arrived and lies in port awaiting orders to Seattle this afternoon. Steamer Northwestern sailed from St Michael yesterday while Steamer Mackinaw entered port at 9:30 bound for Southeast Alaska ports.

Gymerick Nanaimo Port Tacoma J.C. Hallie Tremont Sen Prasecieco Seattle Northwestern St Michael Mackinaw Elace Wight Alaska

Portland woman Pimma Watson released on recognisance

Pimma Watson known as queen of land transfer and co defendant with 8 A Puter was freed on her own recognisance from county jail where she has been held since last July after a December conviction. Federal authorities arranged the release likely in exchange for furnished evidence. Meanwhile a laborer nearly drowned at Arlington dock when he fell through an opening. dock workers on pier 4 rescued him before he was saved by a life buoy and hoisted ashore.

Portland Ore Pim Arlington Dock Pier 4 Santa Clara

Prominent Architect Found Dead Near Hollywood

J Geersch, noted young architect, was found with a bullet wound in Laurel Canyon near Hollywood. A rifle lay beside him and a rambling note to his wife and baby hinted at an act with no stated motive. Local authorities treat the scene as a probable suicide.

Los Angeles J. Geersch Laurel Canon Holywood

Beattie Ward Boundaries Debate Nearing Decision

The election and boundaries committee of the city council will meet tonight to decide if Southeast Beattie joins Seattle as an annexed part of the Second ward or becomes part of the Twelfth ward when Columbia is annexed.

City Council Southeast Beattie Seattle Second Ward Twelfth Columbia

Missing mining engineer James Mallory found through fraud probe

In Oroville California on September 19 authorities disclose James Mallory a mining engineer who vanished recently is linked to about $1000 in short accounts. Initial fears of foul play fade as federal agents pursue him for alleged mail fraud involving the same case.

Oroville Cal James Mallory

Trial trip planned for steam schooner Washington

The steam schooner Washington will undertake her trial trip tomorrow. After tested engines she is reported in perfect condition. The board of directors and J H Gray will board at Galbraith dock around 9 o'clock and she will operate on the water for two hours.

Washington Board of Directors J. H. Gray Galbraith Dock

Seattle Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Day Excursion Highlighted

Seattle and Alaska Yukon Pacific Day at Washington State Fair North Yakima September 20 with special excursion trains. King Street station departs 7 30 a m fare round trip 2 60 including one admission to fair final return September 23. Additional trains from Seattle daily September 16 to 22 fare one and one third round trip with same final return. N P city ticket office corner Pirat av and Yesler way.

Seattle Washington State Fair North Yakima King St Tacoma N. P. Clty Pirat Av Yesler Way

State Fair North Yakima Visit In September

Take a days off and visit the State Fair North Yakima September 16 to 22 inclusive. See the Yakima valley and enjoy the climate east of the mountains with cheap round trip rates. Special Seattle to North Yakima train leaves September 18 and 20 for details call the N P city ticket office at Firest av and Yesler way.

Yakima Yakima Valley Seattle N. P Corner Firet Av Yesler Way

Kennedy awarded damages in jury trial at rearade cane case

The case records HM. BR. Kennedy receiving 64 damages totaling 247 dollars in a matter labelled as a rearade cane. Counsel John G. Barnes objected as the city engineer acted as a proxy for the jury after empanelment. The court will review the matter by tomorrow morning.

HM. BR

Ship detail of damaged steamer after Horn voyage

The freighter Rajore arrived with severe hull damage and missing lifeboats after an 18 foot seas near the Horn. Captain Sauter and Frenstall & Co report extensive plate damage and chaotic scenes aboard during the perilous voyage. The ship will discharge pig iron and cement here.

Sterme Caep Hern Antwerp Sauter Weet Beattie Frenstall & Co Acas Bawter

Nomination and Platform at Republican Convention

The afternoon session opened with Chairman Piles at 2:30. C. Congrove of Garfield County was named permanent chairman and spoke briefly to the assembly. Delegates nominated congressional candidates and adopted a straight party platform endorsing a direct primary and Roosevelt for reelection.

Piles Committee On C. Congrove Garfield County Congress BE. T. D. Rockwell Theodore Roosevelt United States

sensational divorce case at Port Orchard ends soon

At Bremerton on September 19 Judge Foster hears Mrs Lacy Smith 71 suing Warren Smith for divorce and division of property. Married 1868 they have lived apart since 1894 when property was divided. Now growing property values bring new suit for title and divorce. Judge Foster to rule shortly.

Bremerton Port Oreh Poster

Fire Rages on Buenos Aires Docks Endangering Shipping

A dispatch reports a large fire burning on the docks of Buenos Ayres threatening ships and trade. The blaze endangers dock facilities and any vessels in port as authorities battle the flames.

London Buenos Ayres

Trepoff Burial Held as Grand Dukes Attend

General Trepofis funeral was held today in St. Petersburg though the crown was not present. The grand dukes attended in full.

ST. Petersburg Trepofis Coar Grand Dukes

Bryan closes tour in Charlotte with large reception

William Jennings Bryan wrapped up his state tour in Charlotte with a one hour address to about four thousand listeners. A mammoth reception followed as roughly thirty thousand residents gathered to greet him.

Charlotte N. C W. J. Bryan

Charges Against Officers Set for Civil Service Hearing

Charges of persecution have been leveled at Detective Kennedy and Officer Bergstrom in a complaint to the civil service commission. The panel will hear the case Monday night, but commissioners indicated the charges may not be sustained. A hearing for Sergeant Sprenaie is set for a week from next Monday with witness testimony for both sides.

Lanede Kennedy Bergstrom Civil Service Commission Civil Service Commissioners Sprenaie

Quodden Death on the Street in Seattle

Henry G. Sturtevant, 71, died suddenly on a Seattle street while waiting for a car near Washington and First Avenue South. Recently from San Francisco after 50 years in business with Pacific Hardware, he had come to Seattle to live with his son C. K. Sturtevant at Rainier Beach. He collapsed after grasping his son's coat as he started for help.

Henry G. Sturtevant Renton Washington First Ar. South Mr. Sturtevant San Francisco Pacific Hardware Company C. K. Sturtevant Seattle Rainier Beach Union Depot

The Royal Chef bows at Grand with four performances

The Grand opens The Royal Chef Friday night for four shows with music by Ben M Jerome and lyrics by Charles B Taylor and George Stoddard. The Juvenile Bostonians also present Dorothy tomorrow night and the company notes a reorganized season while keeping old favorites.

Dorothy Ben M. Jerome Charles 8. Taylor George Stoddard

Jones Charged With Killing After Bridge Draw Accident

Coroner jury censures driver in the Boo koneav bridge incident that killed Mrs. William Haymond. Jones testified he saw a green light and drove six miles an hour into the draw while a bridge tender noted a red light. Jury recommends red center light and holds driver careless.

HM. Jones William Haymond J. W. Pinkeley William Raymond Charlee Bright Foreman C. &. K. Raster William Weight A. Barker N. B K. Giles Charles Cutter

Loviteky to Perform Yiddish Play in Be attice

Louie Loviteky, a Jewish actor, will perform in Yiddish in Be attice on October 7 backed by Madame Regina Rosenblum. Loviteky has headlined vaudeville on the Orpheum circuit for two years and previously starred with the Peoples Theater, New York’s largest Jewish venue.

Louie Loviteky Regina Rosenblum Loviteky Orpheum Peoples Theater New York

Thaw Refuses Three Doctors for Mental Condition

New York on September 19 Harry K Thaw refused to permit three experts to examine his mental condition. The doctors were sent by his lawyers and were not allowed access to him.

New York Harry K. Thaw Bia

Chamber of Commerce Meeting Postponed to Wednesday

Owing to the Republican convention today the chamber meeting this afternoon was postponed until next Wednesday.

Chamber of Commerce

Montana Leaders Back Exposition and State Aid

A telegram to the exposition headquarters from Major Clarkson states Governor Toole and Senator Carter of Montana are strongly in favor of the exposition and will use their influence to secure an appropriation from Montana.

Major Clarkson Toole Montana Benator Carter

Standard Roiler Works Captures Manette for Work Due

In federal court this morning Standard Roiler Works filed to recover an amount owed by the steamer Manette for work performed. The action seeks payment for services rendered to the vessel under contract.

Standard Roiler Works Company

Newcomb Files for Bankrupt Adjudication in Federal Court

Charles T. Newcomb, broker and mining businessman in this city, applied this morning to Judge Hanford of the federal court to be adjudged a bankrupt.

Charles T. Newcomb Hanford Federal Court Mr. Newcomb

Titus Faces Trial Over Obstructing State Waterway

HP. Titus will be tried next week on a charge of obstructing state waterway. The jury in the first case disagreed.

HP. Titus

Northern Pacific executives tour northern terminals

General Manager H. J. Horn EF. B. Palmer and Superintendent Weymouth of the coast division returned that night from a trip over the northern branches and spent the day reviewing the local terminals.

H. J. Horn Northern Pacific System EF. B. Palmer Weymouth Coast Division

Wellington man tried for selling intoxicants without license

M. E. Ryan of Wellington faces trial in Judge Davie's court this afternoon on the charge of maintaining a nuisance by selling intoxicants without a license.

M. E. Ryan Wellington Davie Lcense

Thursday Ladies Day at Red Cross Drug Store Sale

The Red Cross Drug Store at 616 Second Avenue holds a Thursday Ladies Day with a special perfume sale. An ounce of Loraine’s Ottar de Rosa or Chinese Incense is offered tomorrow for $1.05, a record low in Seattle compared with the usual $1.50 per ounce.

Bartell Red Cross Drug Store Loraine Seattle

School Children Aid Petition For Liberty Hell to Seattle

Henry B. Reed, director of exploitation of the Alaska Yukon Pacific, asks Philadelphia city schools superintendent Freak H. Cooper to let local pupils sign a petition to bring the Liberty Hell to Seattle for the exposition. Reed cites 17,419 potential signatures and recalls its popularity when the bell was in St Louis.

Henry B. Reed Alaska Yukon Pacific Freak H. Cooper Council of Philadelphia Seattle Reed St. Louie

Burial arrangements for Valencia wreck victims announced

Services planned at the Grand Opera house next Sunday at 2 o clock with the altar center stage and caskets flanked by eight pallbearers from each union in the Building Trades Assembly. Eight pallbearers from each union will sit at the stage sides.

Valencia Grand Opera House Building Trades Assembly

Permit Application For 1717 Twelfth Ave Apartment House

An application to erect a $16 000 apartment house at 1717 Twelfth Ave was filed this morning with the Building Inspector by A. Martin and Adella Hallett. The three story frame building is to be designed by Thompson and Thompson architects.

Twelfth Av A. Martin Adella Hallett Thompson & Thompson

City to make payroll and issue warrants for polling

Clerks inspectors and judges of the last election will be paid at city hall tomorrow. Nearly 500 warrants have been issued calling for a total of 1719 dollars. The rental of polling places will cost 950 dollars. The county pays one half of the total and the city pays the other half.

Bailey connection fuels county fights over oil firm case

Fort Worth dispatch notes Pierce’s testimony in St Louis linking Senator Bailey to Waters Pierce Oil as attorney. The admission sparked partisan clashes in several counties, despite Democrats endorsing Bailey at the primaries.

Fort Worth Texas Pierce St. Louis Bailey Waters- Pierce Oil Company

Mary Gardner Leads Grave Decoration by Corps Members

Mary Gardner president of the John F. Miller W. RB. corps and several corps members visited local cemeteries Saturday to decorate the graves of deceased members, an annual observance.

Mary Gardner John F. Miller W. RB. Corps

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Wharton Dinance GERT Tle Ton Eastern Capitalista Ine Tenton Lewmen Denworth A C. SeCerwitcks Hoge B. Belner Union Savings & Trust Co Eenreacee Emma Watgon Architect Everett True Rajore Demand Hilo Breerton News Stephen Grousi Trepoff Bryan Qudden the Royal Chef Seattle Theater Josh Perkins Japan Apra Third Avenue Theater The Star Theater Fo Fm Spokane Great Northern Railway Jones WM. Ray A-Y-P Manette Co. T. Newcomb Bankrupt Titus Tom Henderson Occidental Ave Adies Indorse Bailey Main Gloria McCarthy Dry Goods Co Second Avenue Pike and Pine Streets
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