The Seattle Star's 'Inklings': A Glimpse into 1906 Courtroom Drama and Civic Life

SEATTLE INKLINGS.

Justice Wilson will grant a new trial to Mrs. Cook on the grounds of misconduct on the part of the plaintiff's attorney in attempting to influence the jury, by referring to defendant as 'disgusted woman,' when there was no evidence of such intent.

Harry Q. Clay arrested for indecent assault in Judge Moore's court against Frank Gil, for $100,000 damages on a promissory note.

Katherine Cook yesterday obtained a divorce by Judge Moore from her husband, Henry M. Cook, on the grounds of cruelty and desertion.

The lodges of Seattle River No. 1, title of the Masons, and Alki Tent No. 13, Knights of the Macabees, will give an entertainment and dance in Kunk's hall next Thursday night.

An entertainment and masquerade ball will be given this evening at the Odd Fellows' Hall by the Junior Mill Women's Relief Corps.

Judge Moore granted permission to Mrs. Lida Pendergast to sue for alimony against her husband, who is alleged to have been cruel and abusive during their married life.

The bank clearances today were $111,000 and the Canoo ($4,500).

The Scandinavian American Bank has commenced suit in the Superior Court against Johnston & Co. in recovery on a promissory note for $10,000.

The claims of James Brady, J.P., Baker, and V.M. White for damages against the City were settled last night by the committee on claims.

Councilman Creighton introduced a resolution before the council last night for the city to plant trees from the city park to be planted along the sidewalk leading to Magnolia Bluff.

The Board of Health Inspectors, W.J. Bryant and C. Cherry, began the first proceedings yesterday afternoon of examining into the case of inquiry of Dr. H. B. Cooper, master of the steamer Lydia Thompson, which recently ran ashore. The testimony of the chief engineer and several of the crew were taken. The investigation will be concluded in a few days.

Tracy Robertson has filed papers in the Superior Court asking that an order be issued restraining the board of public works from letting the contract for the extension of the Cedar River water system. His papers are filed coming from a taxpayer and not as a bidder.

Robert Moran filed papers asking for an order restraining the board of public works from issuing the Cedar River contract, as coming from a taxpayer and not as a bidder.

The will of Arthur Brown has been filed in the Probate Court and according to its instrument, half of his community property is to his widow and the remaining half is to be equally divided among his five children: Annie (the widow), and Alton L. Brown, a son.

The British-American steamship Clarion, Captain LeGrand, arrived in port last evening from Honolulu. She made the run over the Pacific in ten days, which is an unusually quick trip.

W.W. McGinnis, general freight and passenger agent of the company in this city, met with a painful accident by falling down the companionway during the last voyage of the steamer to Hawaii. He is reported to be confined to a private hospital in Honolulu. Three of his toes are broken. Mr. McGinnis' brother returned on the Ohine.

The Chamber of Commerce will hold a meeting tomorrow afternoon at 3:30 o'clock.

A.J. Murray this afternoon appointed receiver of Heral I Co., on petition of M.I. Zindorf, by Judge Hines.

T. Tyler and Philip Tyler have brought suit in the Superior Court for $10,000 damages.

Frank Pontius and Ella Pontius are airing their family troubles before Judge Johnson today in the Superior Court. Mr. Pontius alleges that his wife is possessed of a temper, and is cross and irritable. During their married life she has humiliated him by calling him vile names. This morning Mr. Pontius was on the stand. The other witnesses were Mr. Emil Burdick, F.M. Millard, Mrs. Margaret J. Pontius.

This afternoon Miss Ella Pontius is on the stand. The trial is very spicy.

Two members of Captain Gilman's river expedition arrived from the east last evening. They are Dr. Thomas, of Washington, D.C., and Robert G. Jenkins, of Golden.

A rumor is current in the effort that the liner 'Minnah,' which recently arrived on the Sound from Japan, may be taken by the Government as a transport.