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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1906
Page
7
Fragmentary text references WGI agents and revolt waves, mentioning conferences and truce status. Mentions Taft era figures and emissaries, but content is garbled with unreadable names and places, leaving an unclear narrative.
Masked robbers seized Newaygo bank funds estimated between 2000 and 4000 dollars as citizens held them at bay this morning. The bandits fled as a crowd restrained them while ships Serapia and others were noted in port nearby.
A proposed Beattie property on Lake Washington shoreline near Cascade Moon is to be developed into a grand lakeside residence district. City plans call for boulevards, parks, and landscaping to create an aristocratic setting with views of the lake and Cascade mountains.
The passage argues that banks should disclose how loans to merchants or farmers are funded by deposits. It contends depositors deserve clear, frank information about the source and use of funds and the bank’s financial practices.
The Grand hosts the Cel ler comic opera Dorothy tonight featuring 45 professional child actors aged 6 to 12 with notable roles for Habe Mason Ruby Lang and Lois Mason. One night only engagement accompanies the Royal Chef opening tomorrow at the Grand for four performances.
The pupil and the school presented a creditable performance before about 606 spectators marking the 1906 67 season opener. Participants benefited from only a few months tuition yet delivered admirable work under the circumstances. War dramas dominate the third act.
Review notes the White Tigreas of Japan at the Third Avenue theater this week offers thrills and tears and a whirlwind of exciting episodes for the Taylor company cast members.
The Berry Troupe of Acrobats headlines the vaudeville bill at Star Theatre with Cliff Dean & Co in a lively comedy skit and Marie LaClair in operatic soprano numbers. Minstrel Billy Clark performs and Andre the magician offers tricks. The Daffy Dame song and cinema pictures complete the program through Sunday.
The Comptroller of Currency reports the Gates National Bank of Butler Missouri has failed. Directors closed the doors today to liquidate the bank. assets and liabilities last reported amount to about a quarter of a trillion dollars.
In Tashkent Asiatic Russia on September 1, state attorney M Scharigin was shot and killed by student Bodrigky who was immediately arrested. The incident occurred at the court. authorities began investigations and detained others as needed. The student faces possible charges in connection with the fatal shooting.
W Wall, who won the Australian pursuit at Meadows yesterday, was arrested last night at 5 o'clock by Marshal Jones of Georgetown for exceeding the speed limit. Wall posted a $25 bond to insure appearance in Justice Carson's Georgetown court next Tuesday.
Passengers aboard Green Lake car No. 189, under motorman 188, say the vehicle nearly derailed while rounding a curve on the Green Lake trestle due to excessive speed. The crowded car, filled with women and children, toppled from side to side during the incident.
Beattie and Alaska Yukon Pacific Day at Washington Grate Fair, North Yakima, September 20. Special excursion trains depart King city station at 7:30 p m on the 26th and 7:20 a m from Tacoma with connections from Beattie. Round trip fare $3.59 including one fair admission. Final return September 29 with other Beattie trains daily September 16 to 22 at one and one third times round trip. N P city ticket office corner First Ave and Westler Way.
H J Davys sues Clara E B Huntoon for 610.50 arrears. Judge Frater hears naturalization papers. Florence P Heinzerling granted divorce from Albert A Heinzerling. Charles R Presley and Dora B Presley divorce. Dora awarded $20 monthly alimony and custody of three children. Frank Bury property dispute at Fifth Ave and Jackson St. Assistant City Engineer Jeffries seated on jury despite objection from John G Barnes.
Mayor Moore investigates franchise ordinances for Northern Pacific and Great Northern after a pedestrian fatality on the avenue and ongoing complaints about railroad lights and street blockages. He cites unkept promises by railroad superintendents to maintain adequate logging and avoid blocking cross streets.
Well defined rumor in local financial circles estimates the cost of the Seattle Electric Company and allied interests campaign for the proposed municipal street railway system at 40000 dollars. A large portion of this sum was spent to fund election day activity to get out the vote.
In San Francisco on September 20 the Walt Street Railway announces Francia J. Henry as the companys representative on a three member arbitration board to settle disputes with employees over wages and hours Rev Pather Yorke will represent the carmen on the panel and the two will choose a third arbitrator.
Marie Del Rossino Rascunana Laberron a Spanish woman from Tacoma was located by her husband last night at the Lincoln hotel. A waiter supplied the tip. The couple argued but officials plan to mediate the reconciliation this afternoon.
The United Presbyterian Church synod of Columbia covering Oregon and Washington elected officers in its second day. Kirckpatrick of Pierce church Tacoma was chosen moderator with Montgomery of Olympia as alternate. Lanning of Everett continues as clerk for a four year term.
The commissioners who assess the sanity of Kather Mitchell and Maud Creffield, jointly charged with the murder of George Mitchell, will deliver their decision this afternoon at 4 o'clock to Judge Frater.
The finance committee at last night’s meeting recommended buying an automobile patrol wagon for a genee department at a cost of an unspecified amount.
Fire Marshal Kellogg announces a plan to introduce an ordinance at the upcoming city council meeting establishing that no elevator boys under 18 may be employed in freight or passenger service and that all applicants must pass a formal examination.
Herman F Titus was fined 25 by Judge Gordon this afternoon in the case linked to his second sidewalk construction arrest. He was arrested a third time last evening and held on bail under 100 for the third arrest.
The government plans to send 10,000 troops into Cube on short notice. Brig. Gen. Funsten will stay to catch the Sunday steamer to Tampa, remaining here until Saturday.
Spokane to return fare set at $10.10 with travel in September and return valid until October 7. Ticket office location listed as Bocend eng Columbia.
Early morning excursion carries 860 travelers including several Alaska-Yukon-Pacific exposition representatives to North Yakima for the state fair.
The Thompson murder trial, accusing Cheater Thompson of killing Judge G Meade Emory, was set for November 16 after Prosecuting Attorney Mackintosh asked for delay so Mrs Emory could travel east and return before the trial. Funeral services for Mrs William Raymond, fatally injured in a car crash, were held from Bromhey-Watson parlors with interment in Lake View cemetery.
The Puget Sound conference opened with remarks by C. B. Bears and Gov. Mead, noting $16,500 collected and districts in good condition. Afternoon featured a Woman’s Foreign Missionary society address by Rev. L. Wharton D D, followed by evangelical services by D D Benedict and an evening song service led by PF M Clark. The Anniversary Board of Church Extension, led by Rev. D G Le Bourd, presides.
New Haven Connecticut September 26 Republicans nominate Rollin Woodruff for governor as the party platforms endorsed Theodore Roosevelt.
The ad promotes phone orders for delivery of pot roast at four cents, leg lamb at one fifth cent, round steak at ten cents, lamb chops at ten cents, and lard at zero cents. Delivery available to any location in the city.
The Chamber of Commerce committee on national affairs meets this afternoon to discuss transforming the Quinault Indian reservation into a national park. Also advertised are discounted leather leggings at Spinning's and a State Fair promotion urging a trip to North Yakima September 16 to 22 with cheap round trips via the Seattle Alaska-Yukon-Pacific special trains on September 18 and 20.
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