25 Sep 1906
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1906
Page
1
A citywide dispute grows as church and civic leaders defend free speech on public streets while police urge orderly conduct. Clergy including Father O'Brien and Rev Stevenson back rights of Socialist speakers, but warn against disturbances and law violations.
A letter urging defense of free speech against perceived harassment by authorities. The author cites arrests and police action at street meetings, defends the Anglo Saxon right to free expression, and argues meetings should adjourn if they block public streets.
Captain Murwa and five crew members of the schooner Takewa Maru plan to sue the U S government over alleged false arrest and confiscation. They were detained on St George island on August 6 and later discharged at Valdes after temporary detention by U S authorities. Consul Hiromidae and Consul Sebura H hisamidize cite allegations supporting a forthcoming suit once the crew returns to Japan.
The speaker disclaims yesterday’s claims of leading a socialist wage struggle. He denounces leaders outside the producing class and urges workers to self-help. He portrays Bodalium as proletariat fighting for wage earners and calls for unpaid private in the ranks service.
P J Quearly general manager of Kemmerer Coal testified he halted half his orders to avoid three month spring mine closures. He denied gifting railroad buyers. Mark Hopkins mining engineer described closing several Wyoming mines due to Union Pacific delivery failures.
In Buffalo on September 25 officials predicted no Bryan endorsement and no mention of his name as a rule allowing unread resolutions to go to committee was adopted. In Raуeauville on September 15 the Democratic session lasted 20 minutes with Hearst and Jerome rivals gaining support. The new state chair may be Pat McAbee of Albany or William Conner of Erie.
A late night panic on a crowded Premont Ballard street car followed an explosion of a controller about 836. The event caused a flash of fire, a chaotic scramble at the far end of the car, and several women were carried to safety as the motorman suffered minor burns.
A coming rate war pits Moe Bros owners of the Monticello against Kitsap County Transportation Co owners of the Kitsap. Kitsap plans to move the Kitsap from the west passage to Tacoma to the Poulaby Seattle run, a route now served by Sentinel Defiance and Monticello.
The report notes Secretary Taft requesting more ships and 1,000 marines to Cuba with President Roosevelt possibly appointing a governor general and a commander of the occupation army. Battleships Texas and cruisers Brooklyn and Prairie head to Cuba as the scramble for intervention intensifies amid Cuban elections and rebel negotiations.
Atlanta dispatch reports thousand negro students arrested after violent clashes near Clark University and Brewneville. Police and militia deploy as one officer killed, several wounded, and mobs threaten further action. Martial law considered amid rising unrest through Sept. 26.
Three Italian gardeners clashed in a narrow alley behind Union stables while passing wagons. John Ferrano was struck with a shovel by a Hallan and suffered a fractured skull. Ferrano received treatment at Wayside Emergency hospital as patrols pursued the two assailants who fled before officers arrived.
A hop house belonging to Alexander Sinclair in North Yakima burned yesterday afternoon causing an estimated 4000 dollars in damage to the building and contents.
Vancouver report says Desire Brothier, who yesterday was acquitted of forgery, was rearrested and now faces trial on a charge of procuring.
In the 36 foot launch Zera Captain J W Clancy, a noted young skipper, plans a morning departure to Wrangel Narrows after a summer fishing on the sound. The vessel has been refitted for a month aboard with two other fishermen joining Captain Clancy.
In Atlanta on September 25 the governor refused to declare martial law but would send troops to aid civil authorities. He would not arm deputies and pledged to punish the lynchers after restoring order. Solicitor General Hill said the lynchers would be prosecuted to the full extent of the law.
James J. Jeffries arrived in Los Angeles and stated he has no plans to fight again, disputing rumors of a comeback in every detail.
Former British Army major John Leneh-Mosse was sentenced by Judge Frater to six months in the county jail for passing forged checks. The judge showed leniency due to the prisoner’s evident cooperation and aversion to habitual crime.
Chief Collins orders raids on five hotels in the business district amid a split in the Chicago police department. The drive targets hotels run by a family trust as officials battle graft and burglary accusations, with affidavits and counterclaims widening the confrontation.
Samuel Gompers AFL president writes to state labor leaders seeking opinions on launching a Wasnington campaign to defeat Congressman WL Jones. He notes a special fund of $124,000 set aside to oppose Speaker Joseph Cannon in his district in Hitnots.
Police Captain Ward conducted an early morning inspection along Railroad Avenue to check Northern Pacific adherence to an order barring trains from crossings. Crossings from Yesterway to Madison were found blocked by cars and the train conductor remains at large until arrest.
Mayor Moore vetoed an ordinance granting Seattle and Tacoma Power a franchise to lay and maintain steam and water pipes in city streets. the council sustained the veto, blocking the project.
If plans of the Massachusetts society firm, the Alaska Yukon Pacific exposition will include a reproduction of the Cradle of Liberty at Faneuil Hall. The club hopes the Massachusetts legislature will appropriate 40000 dollars to erect the building here.
Twenty three sophomores from the Armour Institute of Technology were arrested in Chicago for hazing sixty five freshmen. The group reportedly trapped victims in a barn held a carnival and painted the captives in colors then forced them to run through the city streets.
In a council reading the Municipal Ownership league proposed to indemnify the city for the cost of a special election on laying street railway tracks at Fourthay and Westlake boulevard if the question is submitted and approved. The communication was ordered filed after Councilman Gill moved. The petition remains before the committee on corporations.
Fire swept the Ellensburg business section Sunday night causing about 100000 dollars in damage. Firefighters contained the blaze quickly and prevented greater loss, though the town faced a serious threat during the incident.
Martin J. Tuohey, wanted in Davenport, Waeh for forgery, was arrested in Portland yesterday afternoon.
Ruth Howard, a clever pickpocket, was arrested this morning by Detectives Bannick and Dolan on the complaint of George Tan a, who says she picked his pocket of a small amount last night.
Bank clearings show a total of 1,638,071.70 on September 26, 1906 and 1,058,186.05 on September 25, 1908. The year over year increase amounts to 579,996.66, reflecting stronger banking activity within the period.
Walla Walla on September 25 reports FLL Leavitt a local theatrical man and founder of the Fraternal Order of Eagles has organized a new order called the Owls in the city He aims to build it into a national fraternity.
William J. Bryan spoke in New Orleans yesterday defending free speech in the debate over government ownership of railroads and highlighting the issue’s public policy stakes.
The funeral services for Frederick Otte Ranke were conducted at the Bonney-Watson chapel at 2 PM today. The interment followed at Lake View Cemetery, after his death at the family home on 1206 Spring Street.
On October 2 1909 the community bands together with broad participation. The event emphasizes collective effort and public assistance across local groups and residents.
M. Heiber, a long time tailor for Himelhoch Bros., shot himself in his Mans field hotel room after packing clothes and placing the revolver to his temple. Family strife and plans for divorce last August fed his drinking. He was about 56, leaving a wife and daughter Mrs A Ritewalter. Body taken to the Bonne-Watson parlors.
Through her lawyer P P Carroll Angela May the musical comedy singer sues Journal Music Publishing company in superior court for damages. The suit claims the firm failed to print and deliver a song she composed for the auto boat clubs titled You Ought to Come in My Auto Boat which was to be sung July 4.
In Fernie British Columbia 900 union miners walk off the job over the hiring of nonunion men. The action is reported to be directed by President John Mitchell.
The interrogations of William C. Gatea's creditors will be heard by James Godfrey. The first hearing is set for tomorrow afternoon in Godfrey's office.
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