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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1906

Page

5

Corbett Six Arreste d in Street Scuffles and Frauds

The report details six arrests tied to John Corbett and James J. Corbett era. It cites involvement with Johanie Reid, an Albuquerque saloon scheme, and a San Francisco grand larceny charge. The Arcade building operation named The Northwestern Syndicate referenced, with claims of promotion and business routes through Cedar area.

James J Johanie Reid San Francisco Atherton Corre Corbett Reid

Telegraphone in Seattle

Report describes a device called the Telegraphone by Valdemar Poulson of Copenhagen. The instrument records sound via magnetised wire or steel plate, attached to a telegraph system, with two reels of wire for recording and sending messages.

HPO Valdemar Poulson Copehagen Dleca Sim

Plotter Uncovers Life of the Emperor in Alexandria

An obscure report describes a dramatic discovery involving a plot and alleged life of an emperor. The scene centers on a guarded residence in Alexandria and a servant’s testimony amid security questions.

Alexandria Dix

Engagement Announced For Aged Widower In Auker

In Auker Wisconsin on September 29 Wall aged 63, a former member of the Stations committee, announced his engagement to Mark Droit aged 26, previously his stepson in a faded community notice from a local paper.

Auker Wis Wall Mark Droit Ste

Rally at YWCA Rooms Highlights Mandolin Club

A rally at the YWCA association rooms drew attendees for entertainment by the Mandolin Club and hero Shean. Mrs WC, president of the YWCA, with the instructors of car departments, gave brief outlines of activities and plans.

Y& A Mandolin Hero Shean Mra YWC A

Claim Against City of Seattle by Mat Steamship Co

A claimant from Seattle files a statement claiming losses tied to horses and live stock in September. He asserts insurers held $1500 coverage and seeks cash payments for tows and damage. The document cites Pioneer Live Stock In Co of Seattle and the My cash from the company owed request.

Pilvace Seattle Pa Mat Steamship Company British Co Company Eamers Vie Ay of G. Very & Foe Pioneer Live Stock Rompany

Criticism of Japanese training ship Anagaweie airs in Honolulu

Reports from Honolulu on September 29 state officers of the steamer Mola condemned the Japanese training ship Anagaweie for refusing aid when needed and delaying evacuation. They claim the vessel might have been saved if she had acted promptly, while Japanese officials said they could not respond due to lack of court or authority.

Honolulu Mola

The Bell Boy Senator On His Way

A fragmentary voice praises practical judgment over showy frills, noting the bell boy as a symbol of unsteady paths yet moving toward an unseen destination. The piece reflects on public concern with good sense rather than style.

Senator

City Hall Nine Wins Gladly Over County Nine

City Hall nine defeated the county team 16 to 7 at Recreation Park in a two hour game watched by a large female crowd. Melse led the city, pitching and fielding errors by County players noted, LeBlond and Sutherland forming the City Hall batteries with Care and Scanlan for the county. One more game is needed by each side to claim the Carroll cup.

City Hall Aspiranta Recreation Park Melse Lynch Cotterill Russell T . Jayne Case LeBlond

Plasterers in Seattle Strike Ordered After Pay Cut

The Seattle plasterers workers strike on Monday after contractors refused a wage increase. The order was issued this morning as a response to denied demands, signaling a labor action to begin next week.

Plasterers Seattle

Fishing Steamer San Juan Brings Huge Halibut Load

On the front San Juan arrived from the north banks with 170,000 pounds of halibut, one of the season's largest carries. Fishermen report the halibut as abundant though not large. Nebraskan left San Sanaee yesterday for Seattle. British steamer Serapia will arrive here next week from Port Ladlow to load flour for the West Coast. Steamer Gymerick sailed for Tacoma. Steamer Hackman with passengers sails for San Francisco. British Bark Algoa Bay reached Port Townsend en route to Port Blakeley.

San Juan North Banks San Sanaee Seattle Serapia Port Ladlow West Coast Gymerick Tacoma Hackman San Francisco Algoa Bay Port Townsend Port Blakeley

Counterfeiter Joe Catherine Fined For Confederate Note

Joe Catherine, an old time counterfeiter, received a $106 fine and six days in jail for passing a Confederate six dollar note in the town's lower end last night.

Joe Catherine

Automobile Chauffeur Arrested for Speed Offense

H Robimson, chauffeur for Chas Marvin Son, was arrested for speeding in the afternoon on Pike Street. He was released on the following day.

H. Robimson Chas

Insolvent Mon arch Mines Seeks Receiver in Court

A petition filed this morning in superior court seeks the appointment of a receiver for Mon arch Mines Company Limited. The company is insolvent and the petition is signed by its officers.

Monarch Mines Company, Limited

Seven Die in Philadelphia Train Collision

A Pennsylvanilia express train rear ended the Long Branch train at Edington 19 miles north of Philadelphia. Wreckage left several cars demolished and at least seven people confirmed dead with more likely injured as rescue work continued.

Philadelphia Edington Pennsylvania Pennsylvenia Express

Jefferson’s Burners Contracted by Alaska Steamship

Oil tank installation contracts were let yesterday to Moran’s County by the Alaska Steamship Company for the Jefferson burner project at Black Ball Harbor. Work starts after the Jefferson is removed from its December run and will take about three weeks, with the Dolphin then used to lay oil tanks and burners. The Jefferson tank capacity is 320 tons of coal.

Jefferson Morans County Alaska Steamship Company

City Comptroller Calls for Voter Registration Push

City Comptroller Carroll urges voters to expand the registration net. Only 22,767 persons are registered while he believes at least 14,000 more should be registered before the October 16 closing date. Fall 1904 registration reached 26,718.

Carroll

Princess Victoria to Run Final Passage Next Saturday

Captain Troup of the Pacific steamship line announced the Princess Victoria will likely make her last voyage between the port and Victoria next Saturday. The trip will be operated by the steamer Indiana­polis for Puget Sound Navigation Company.

Troup Anedien Pacific Coast and Sound Victoria Indianapolia Puget Sound Navigation Company

Miller and Allen Resign from King County GOP Posts

At a King County Republican club meeting, John Miller resigned from his post and Allen also stepped down from their positions in an afternoon session.

King County Republican Club John Miller Jary

Maiden voyage planned for steam schooner Washington

The steam schooner Washington sails tomorrow afternoon for Ian on her maiden voyage. Local agents report passenger accommodations fully reserved. The Washington carries a full cargo of lumber from Everett.

Washington Ian Everett

Foremen of Grain Handlers Vote Sympathy Strike

In Portland on September 26 the grain dealers say they will have a full corps of non union workers on Monday while foremen threaten a sympathy strike.

Portland

Theodore Roosevelt Jr Cleared to Return to Harvard

Theodore Roosevelt Jr accompanied by counsel met with Judge Sullivan of the municipal court for about thirty minutes. The judge allowed him to return to Harvard with no fear of further molestation.

Boston Masc Theodore Roosevelt, Jr Sullivan Harvard

Sugar trust probe referred to attorney general

Philadelphia Sept 29 The president notified Receiver Kart of the Real Katete bank that evidence of machinations by the sugar trust in connection with the Shackamaxon refinery has been referred to the attorney general for action.

Philadelphia Kart Katete Bank Sugar Trust Shackamaxon Bess

Steamer Dolphin Delayed by Salmon Cannery Calls

The steamer Dolphin is due to arrive from the north tonight and is booked to sail Monday night. The Dolphin has been delayed in her passage south by the large number of calls made at various canneries where the salmon shipments are waiting.

Dolphin

Pharmacy fined for selling qu er without license

C Poster of the Rainier pharmacy on Madison street was fined 60 dollars this afternoon by Judge Gordon for selling quarry without a license.

C. Poster Rainier Madison St Gordon

Juvenile Court Hears Nine Delinquency Cases

Judge Frater presided over nine youth delinquency cases in juvenile court held yesterday afternoon. The court emphasized correction over punishment and offered guidance toward good conduct tailored to each young defendant.

Frater

Word to the Wise on Home Insurance Costs

The piece urges young men to insure household furniture in an unexposed dwelling, noting it takes years to build a comfortable home and warns against gambling savings. It promotes North Western Mutual Fire Association offering about two dollars per year for 1900 dollars of coverage, claiming 4 percent saving versus other companies.

Western Mutual, Fire Association Oor

AYP Partial Payment Plan Emphasized by Ways and Means

The Ways and Means Committee of AYP announces a partial payment plan for all subscriptions. Payments can be made in four installments with due dates October 2, 1906. April 2, 1907. October 2, 1907. and April 2, 1908.

Ways and Means Committee

Crowe Dies After Ring Injury. San Francisco Opponent Arrested

In Everett Washington Johnnie Crowe died in his dressing room after a boxing bout with Lily Snailham of San Francisco. Snailham is under arrest as investigators plan a postmortem. Crowe and his opponent exchanged blows with Crowe collapsing after a kidney and stomach blow. Three physicians attended through the night. The tragedy ends professional prizefighting in Everett. Also reported Tacoma sale of the Wallace block for 126000 to Harriman interests.

Everett Wash Johnnie Crowe Eyverett Athletic Club Lily Bnailham San Francisco Snailham Crowe

Red Cross Society to Seek Action Over Misuse Adverts

The Red Cross Society plans to file proceedings to stop its name from being used in advertising. Rev. M. A. Matthews has written to Washington about the issue and notes penalties of 6506 or one year in prison. The matter was discussed at yesterday’s meeting.

Red Crome Society M. A. Matthews Washington, D. C

Cochranes Trial Monday for Murder Charge

William Cochrane will appear next Monday morning before jurors of the criminal department of the superior court charged with murder. An old pioneer in the county he shot and wounded Thomas D Sharkey who filed a damage suit for 20000 dollars weeks ago and Cochrane countersued for 10000 dollars.

William Cochrane Criminal Department of the Superior Court Thomas d. Sharkey Sharkey Cochrane

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