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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1906
Page
3
The garbled clippings reference a model or entertainer linked to Dan De Reto and a tinplate trust scandal. It mentions a third wife, a Richmond Indiana burial, and alleged marriages with large sums, but details are unclear amid the damage.
In Columbus on September 22 the big trotting event produced a 2:07 flat new pace, surpassing the 1902 record. Abbe emerged as top trotting stallion after decisive heat wins in the Kew Farm futurity with a purse of 4,009 dollars. Other notable results include Ethel J and Angus Pointer taking multiple heats, with remaining races featuring Captain Der and Sweet Marte in strong showings.
Seattle-Boston Copper Co. reports a notable uptick in metal values with copper and gold increasing. The shaft project and new installations at the site promise stronger output, signaling a major mining development for the region.
A meeting of Queen Anne Hill residents last night appointed a five member committee to study and report in two weeks on extending the boulevard around the hill. The panel includes John W. Robertson MH L Phillips J M Dennison J M Valentine and L MH Wheeler. Voters also defeated water meters by unanimous decision.
Eva Puscard sues her husband J OG Buzzard for divorce. The defendant holds valuable property in Alaska and has a favorable position with an eastern syndicate.
Joan Wing manager of Broadway Automobile and daughter of former United States wengager Fred A. Wing was fined $20 by Judge Gordon yesterday for violating the city speed limit.
The deceased found at Way Rise has been named William Cole, a 4 timber cruiser. Police say he died after waking up for a place to sleep last Wednesday.
Edaevin J. Browne the Socialist candidate for prosecuting attorney will address tomorrow at eight at the Labor Temple answering Senator Piles remarks at the Republican state convention. Browne will issue a challenge for Piles to discuss the social issue on the record.
Funeral arrangements for contractor O N Soderquist who died last Wednesday are set for tomorrow at 2 PM at the Swedish club located at Eighth Avenue and Olive Street. The notice notes his death and the service details.
Pieamship Dellar with 31 Alexander wreck survivors and 16 sick crew members arrived with whalebone worth about 360000. Returnees report severe suffering from lack of feed while charges of brutality and theft rise against several captains including Bodfied Neath Tilton and Thurston.
Thirteen men aboard the whaling steamer Alexander faced a dire voyage in open boats near Cape Perry. Poorly clothed and subsisting on whale blubber, they endured extreme hardship as the vessel struck ground, stove in the hull, and sank on August 1% after the crew barely escaped the blaze. The Marevid Dellar carried the survivors back to port.
Ed Martin was arrested during a gambling game above the Hon Ton on First Avenue and Pike Street. Sergeant Wilkes led the raid with patrolmen, seizing tables chips and paraphernalia. witnesses Charlie Brown P. Fdwards Henry Wallace and John Wilson were released on bail awaiting court.
BR Anderson employer reports painter William Cooley vanished last Sunday and is believed to be in distress over $50 owed. Police assistance requested amid fears of foul play.
A large Tacoma fire destroyed over 150 horses including a renowned French ataliton valued around 46000 dollars. Insurance losses will burden state livestock firms, with limited insured coverage and high risk on first class stock. Pioneer Livestock Indemnity Co reports three losses settled promptly, reflecting its strong claim settlement record.
A fragmented Sunday schedule lists Baptist Congregational Pilgrim and other congregations with varied pastors and sermon topics. Entries note service times from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and topics such as The Official Duties of a Church Officer and Are All Men Safe with multiple speakers.
Church notices list services across Methodist Episcopal, Presbyterian and other faiths. Addresses include Harvard and John streets, Fourth Avenue and Springer, Cherry street, and Queen City Theosophical sites. Topics cover The Living and the True God, Why Should I Study the Bible, The Pall of Jericho, The Pending Revolution, and The Basic of Science and Religion. Speakers include Rev. Wilmer Whitfield, Rev. J. M. Wilson, Judge Frank T. Hetd, Vincent Marper, and Max Heindel.
Cable Electrician David Latch of the United States signal corps arrived in the city after work on a Seattle Sitka cable duplex system. He had been stationed in Sitka installing equipment for receiving and sending telegrams.
Winter season freight increases announced by local steamship firms. Rates from Skagway to Danaon up ten percent under joint tariff, reflecting yearly surge over the White Pass and Yukon routes.
The United States reclamation service built two orth dams at Lake Cle Elum near Rowland Wash and Lake Keechelua near Boston. Joseph Jacobs of the engineering department requested 120 men from the city free employment bureau. Secretary Grout arranged to forward workers, but once the work was assigned to Under & contractor all applicants refused. The contractor offered free transportation to the site for those who stayed a month or more.
The contracts for repairing the Pwickenham steamer, which went ashore on San Juan Island weeks ago, have been let to Bullen Brom of Bequimalt. The Twickenham now in Bequimalt yards will receive repairs costing $20,000.
The Guy Goss and J. D. Peters, arriving from Northwestern Fisheries Company canneries, will upend the Winter at Sidney in Port Orchard Bay. Capt. Jaris said the new wintering place is better in many respects than Magle Harbor.
At a meeting of the Washington Publicity League last night it was decided to exhibit resources of all parts of the state. Exhibits will be installed in the room of the Seattle Commercial Club as soon as possible. Mrs. Francis K. Handlee of Los Angeles was deputized as traveling representative for the league.
The fall racing season starts Monday September 24 in Spokane with a two week meet. An open betting ring and bookmakers from The Meadows and Seattle clubs are expected, including Mullens and O'Toole, W G Yanke, and W K Engetrom. About 600 horses are entered and locals anticipate strong betting interest with some fans planning to follow races in pool rooms.
The Union Ion Works of San Francisco has won the contract from Pacific Coast Steamship to repair the steamer City of Topeka after it struck a rock near Poiat Arena, California, some time ago.
A notice urges young men to protect themselves with household insurance. It argues it takes years to build a home and night costs for $1,000 coverage are about two dollars, offering 40 percent savings with the Northwestern Mutual Fire Association.
Peter Glass and Frank Solber seek a superior court injunction to bar wardens and state fish commissioners from interfering with their fishing activities within Salmon Bay three mile limit. Plaintiffs must appear on September 24 to show cause why the injunction should not be granted.
The Stevens Miller and Sexton Women’s Relief Corps of King County host members from nearby counties at the A. O. U. W. hall on Seventh Avenue between Pike and Union streets next Saturday.
City engineer's office staff prepare specifications for a new Cedar River pipeline extension. Work could start soon if funding becomes available.
The Hotel and Restaurant Keepers Association last night took stock valued at 10 000 dollars in the Alaska Yukon Pacific exposition. The group aims to raise 25 000 dollars and this marks their initial step toward that goal. The committee includes W C King of the Butler hotel W B Stevens and Carl Schmidt of the Rathakelier.
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