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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1906
Page
1
A powerful typhoon hits the Philippines with heavy damage around Manila. Reports mention destruction at an arsenal and vessels, with telegraph wires down and little news from affected inland areas.
William EB Peterson 21 a machinist moulder employed by Morans company was instantly killed while sharpening a trowel on an emery wheel. A wheel fragment struck his forehead and chest as the wheel broke. Witnesses H Hermanson and CA Johnson were nearby but unharmed. Peterson lived with his parents at 7009 Secondary N and was unmarried. The body was sent to Patterworth Sons undertaking.
Socialist Herman F. Titus issues a public statement defending free speech and denying obstruction of streets. He argues crowds do not obstruct unless they hinder travel and criticizes police and juries for overreach while asserting the city’s street ordinance should not bar peaceful discussion.
Report of a Vanderbilt cup style race where Tracy led to a 6:27 or 6:45 finish amid a large crowd of about 50,000 spectators. The event faced a blockade and police presence as incidents disrupted the track. One rider was reportedly taken to safety after a car and pole incident.
Fenperelier stated today to East houses an opinion on the read of six hundred thousand dollars park bonds. The bonds will be readver the verse future.
Non support actions involve Josephine Huey against Huey and others including Frank Happy and Bromna Mat with multiple defendants named. Proceedings list omitted parties and unclear roles while noting support and non support claims.
A fire broke out at Westlake Houl at noon today causing damage before it was extinguished. The report notes an incendiary element and mentions Unocoupled tweeter in the unclear description.
Bank clearings for the period show totals of 1,498,150.05 with 962,736 and 66 635.41 recorded in the banking ledger. The report cites financial activity across multiple institutions and notes variations in daily figures.
After weeks of searching for a relation to the late John M Sullivan to abate in the estate of 9500 John W Hefferson of this city returned with the report that the quest is hopeless and it is believed no living heir remains in the case.
John Rosene, head of Northwestern Steamship Co and other Alaska interests, will depart for the east next week. He may buy a steamer there though he did not confirm the report. Hiesene said he would inspect several eastern steamers to build one on the sound following an eastern pattern.
Benatar Spooner of Wisconsin arrived in Bremerton with Representatives Cushman and Humphrey and State Senator Condon to visit the navy yard. Senator Spooner, hosted by Admiral Barwell, expressed keen interest and high praise for the Bremerton yard and its operations during the visit with his son C. P. Spooner.
Will H. Parry, chairman of the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific exposition ways and means committee, proposed that every factory mill and steamboat in Seattle blow their whistles for two minutes starting at noon October 2 to remind people to subscribe on the subscription day for the fair.
City Comptroller H. W. Carroll and City Treasurer Rossel were named to the subways and means committee of the Alaska- Vir kon-Pacific exposition management. The panel will solicit subscriptions from city hall officials and employees in $10 units payable in four semi annual installments starting Oct. 2.
The steamer Fairhaven on the Island can will be taken off tomorrow for two days to finish installing oil burners. The Fairhaven will be at Galbraith Fiacon's dock while the work proceeds.
W J Firyan arrived in Birmingham on Sept 22 after a minor wreck halted travel nearly two hours. He was hosted at a banquet with 260 covers, but turnout at his speech was not large for his first visit to the city.
Four hundred and six people were reported injured after a disaster in Jellico Tennessee on September 22. The town’s schoolhouses became makeshift wards as rescuers recovered bodies and thieves stole valuables while citizens searched for the dead.
The local Bartenders' union No. 631 plans a smoker in honor of W. E. Horn second vice president of the International Bar Tenders' Association coming from San Francisco. Horn is praised for his labor work and leadership. The event will be at the Labor Temple with 125 members and invited city bartenders, organized by J. W. Blaine with speakers music and vaudeville on the program.
Smith a laborer, was arrested by Patrolman Denlan for expectorating on the sidewalk. This is the first arrest since Chief Wappenstein's order issued two days ago.
Chief of Police Wappenstein orders arrests unless crossings on Railroad av are kept clear. F J Fuller a switchman was arrested for obstructing Yealer way by allowing a train to stand there for several hours.
W. Lawson was committed to the county jail for six months today by Judge Frater on the charge of obtaining money under false pretenses.
Prosecuting Attorney Mackintosh said he will on Monday apply to the state supreme court for a writ of prohibition to prevent removal of Esther Mitchell and Mar Creffield from King County to Oregon. The action follows a review of Juda’s superior court order and a sanity commission finding both women immune and insane at the time of George Mitchell’s murder.
The Green Lake Improvement Club pushes a municipal street railway plan to pave Fourth Ave and Westlake Blvd with city tracks while offering running rights to others on fair terms. A council vote is sought next Monday with a special November election as possible timing, aligned with a county election, and Mayor Moore’s plan may prompt a council message urging immediate action.
Riki Yoshimuna, a Japanese ex Pregeman, lost control of a horse this morning in the alley on Columbia Street between Second and First Avenues. The horse fell through a plate glass window at U M ’s cafe. nearby women screamed but were unhurt. The horse and the lap driver were badly cut. Replacing the glass will cost about $160 to Monaca.
At Mrs. Geo Theron Slade’s home in St. Paul a dinner party announced the engagement of Miss Gertrude Hill daughter of Mr and Mrs James Hill to Michael Gavin of New York.
City near Thomson submits to the board of public works estimates for street improvements totaling 9,660 dollars. Plans include East Cherry at 35th to 37th avenues with sewer and concrete walk, and 7th Avenue Northeast from East 40th to East 45th with sewer. An ordinance for replanking Westlake Avenue will go to the council Monday night. The board also approved water main on Ewing Street and grading on East Olive Street and sewer work on Washington Street and 20th Avenue South to a manhole in West.
Michael Brady William Coleman and George Duffy filed an affidavit with Governor Pardee stating they would not believe George Carr a Weber murder witness under oath In Sacramento Sept 22 it is believed Pardee will not commute the sentence and Weber is expected to be hanged Wednesday
Former Governor John H. McGraw declares it would be easy to defeat Republican George V. Piper in the Thirtyfourth district state senate race. He recalls organizing Republicans, checking registration rolls to block fraudulent votes, and says the same strategy could work again with careful voter eligibility verification and challenger action.
Olympia dispatch reports Attorney General J. D. Atkinson will open the state v. C. L. Heady case from a local justice court on charges of violating the Sunday barbering law. The constitutionality of the law will be tested. State Labor Commissioner Hubbard says he will prosecute all violators while the case is on appeal.
The opium use by Chinese people at home and abroad has been abolished by an imperial edict following a commission visit to the United States and Europe.
Reports from terror outfits say Trepoff is alive not dead. The body buried is not Trepoff and he is described as clean shaven. A dominating influence guides protection for the czar amid ongoing arrangements.
Washington dispatch reports the war department awaiting orders from the president to deploy the army to Cuba. General Funston, in constant consultation with Colonel Witherspoon, directs preparations as purchases are urged in the open market and Norfolk is marked as the likely embarkation point for the force. Funston left for Havana via Tampa.
Havana dispatch reports a close government ally warns Palma to resign by night or American troops will march on Havana. The claim underscores a tense power struggle amid Cuba's political upheaval.
Secretary Taft reports progress in Cuba as insurgent and government factions show openness to American arbitration. Officials discuss keeping Palma’s government with guaranteed rebel rights or appointing a native commission to enforce a U S backed solution. Palma resignations loom as moderates push for peaceful settlement without armed intervention.
Hague reports Dutch troops seized the village of Radong in the East Indies and killed about 400 inhabitants including women and children. Radong, capital of a normal state, had rebelled against Dutch control. The village destruction flags the end of the uprising.
Morning session reports on Conference Relation committee and ordination of Mathews E F Phillipe and Ole Anderson as regular preachers. Addresses by Rev. L J Covington and Supt H Cherrington followed by Dr Baldwin. Sunday school anniversary to begin at 2 with Rev R H Fahn presiding. Evangelistic services planned later this afternoon.
The Savannah theater, claimed to be the oldest in the United States built in 1819, was destroyed by fire last night. It belonged to the Savannah Theater company and was a historic city landmark.
In Tacoma on September 22 the Pierce County Democrats endorsed William J. Bryan as their coming presidential campaign leader and also supported President Roosevelt’s policy, arguing he has carried out many Democratic principles in office.
Olympia reports Labor Commissioner Hubbard will strictly enforce the Sunday closing law for barbers until the state supreme court declares it void or valid.
Clarence D. Eaton of Green Lake Washington fell from the Canadian Pacific railway bridge at Mission Junction this morning. He landed on his head and died instantly.
In New York on September 22, Patrick states he does not seek a pardon but vindication. He declares his innocence of directing the killing of millionaire Rice and asks the court to free him from the charge.
A petition signed by E L Hoh man J P Engstrom Amandus An derson and Andrew Kehlman has been filed with Council Clerk War sen seeking to widen 17th av north between East Gater and East Garfield to a 51 foot street. Property owners have donated the necessary land and request a five foot sidewalk and three foot parking strip on the east side.
A huge crowd gathered at the state fair in North Yakima yesterday designated as Yakima Day. Tacoma boosters and Seattle visitors extended the turnout, contributing to the record attendance.
The petition of the Oregon and Washington Railroad company asking for street vacations in Gilman’s addition will be heard by the city council on October 26.
A steamer from Canton sighted Bishop Hoare's body in Hong Kong waters. A recovery party from the Stanley organization is dispatched to retrieve the body.
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