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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1908
Page
6
City officials plan to call for bids on refuse collection and incinerator operation at next Monday night’s meeting. Health Commissioner Crichton urges immediate action and notes a private contract could better handle the work and reduce costs amid upcoming city expenditures. The incinerator is improving and may be turned over if a favorable offer arises.
Judge Frater hears demurrer on a charge of conspiracy to restrain milk prices. Attorney for A. & Jersey dairy argues the complaint fails to show a lawful cause of action. The Seattle Star notes alleged restraint of trade, while Judge Humphries leads the defense. Postponed for further argument until next week.
Acting Chief Ward ordered all outside scenic displays and exhibitions in front of theatres halted after complaints that some picture shows drew crowds blocking sidewalks and attracting loiterers. In New York on April 2, Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad directors disclosed a reduced common stock dividend from 6.6 percent, with the action discounted in today’s trading.
The Theo Wilts Company advertises very low prices on fishing tackle at 1008 First Ave. The notice promotes a broad selection and aggressive pricing to attract shoppers.
Officers and members of Company HK Washington National Guard held a banquet at Nutter Annex. Capt Maurie Thompson served as boatmanster. H H Horton of Colby is reported missing since Sunday described as 35, brown hair, gray eyes, smooth shaven, in a dark plaid suit and black soft hat.
Gen Jacoby Coxey was chosen temporary chairman of the Populists convention in St Louis on April 2. He urged the party not to fuse with other parties regardless of promises. The convention planned to adopt the party platform later that day.
New York April 2. J Dalsel Robertson former assistant secretary of the defunct California Safe Deposit bank today said he would not cross San Francisco bay alive again unless promised a fresh start to return for his secrets. He had earlier told a friend he was ready to return and testify.
Daily ten round trips operate from Pier 2 for boat tours of battleships. Passengers pay round trip fares and view ships from the harbor.
A brief, unclear fragment mentions adaptation to bright light and difficulty seeing at clone range with distant clarity. No identifiable people, places, or organizations are readable.
Japan’s vice foreign minister Chinda received Canadian immigration commissioners and the British ambassador as talks resume on a proposal to establish a practical limit on Japanese emigrants to Canada.
Alabama Congressman Heflin appeared in police court and pleaded not guilty to shooting Louis Lundy with intent to kill. He was bound over to the grand jury and posted 3000 dollars bail as Lundy, with a bandaged head, attended the proceeding after a street car disturbance involving white women.
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw denies a published report that she and E Thomas were asked to leave the Knickerbocker hotel ars room after a dispute. She blames a lookalike actress known as the Evelyn Thaw double for the confusion and says Thomas cannot be found.
Reports of arrests and transfers as Humboldts hand Pedro Fiertinilii to police for suspected insanity. Sail clashes include Telegraph chartered for Seattle Bremerton service and Ascension towing Hornet back to the Golden Gate. Arlington to headline charity benefit in Fremont for church basement. Obituaries note several deaths in Atlanta area with funeral details.
Verdict for Mrs. Etta Wilson awards $2,500 in damages against Puget Sound Electric company. She alleges her husband Jas Frank Wilson former deputy sheriff was injured in a collision with a race-bound car, leading to his death. The case hinged on contributory negligence and whether the motorman raced. Witness L. & Bigelow testified the chauffeur crossed ahead to avoid an oncoming northbound car.
The general offices of the North Western Commercial and allied companies will relocate this month from the fifth floor of the Lowman building to the second story of Mier 2. The move includes top executives and key departments. the freight office has shifted to Pier 1 and 702 First Ave becomes city ticket office. J. D. Trenholme leases vacated space to Hofius Steel and Equipment and plans use for steamship operations between Beattie and the west coast of Mexico.
The trout fishing season opened yesterday as hundreds of Seattle residents explored streams and lakes in Western Washington. Reports say lakes yielded poor fishing due to weather, while many early streams showed excellent results. Local sporting authorities estimate about 5,000 Seattleites travel yearly to state trout waters.
Portland, Ore April 2 After reviewing evidence in the case of Mies Mabel Wirts death caused by mercurial poison administered by Dr. G B Whitney the coroner's jury found a verdict linking Whitney to the death He was arraigned in the West Side justice court and granted a continuance until Friday
Portland April 2 A stir hit the provision trade as flour quotations fell 20 cents a barrel in both local and export markets, traders reacted to the sudden drop amid a broad market walkout and market shifts.
Local flour dealers report a general fall in demand. Portland market shows little activity. Seattle quotes today are 4.85 for local flour and 3.65 for export.
Washington reported that David Jayne Hill’s nomination to be ambassador to Herlin was confirmed by the senate this afternoon with no dissenting votes.
A letter from Milwaukee Chief Janssen to Portland Chief Gritamacher lists Samuel V. Davider, a prominent stock broker and promoter, as having a Chicago prison record and ties to fake Milwaukee mining schemes. It alleges impersonating a French count in San Francisco and fleeing an assault case, triggering resignations at the Washington Home Telephone company Davidor helped promote. Davidor denies the San Francisco assault and says western investments are safe.
J Masuda a Japanese domestic in the employ of Mrs M Fidel of 816 Denny Way was taken to headquarters after a purse containing 31 dollars in her bundle for the Salvation Army was found in the home. Masuda made two escape attempts during transport and faces trial before Judge Gordon.
Spinach is on sale today at 1Se per pound. Peas 1e per quart. Cranberries quoted at 1e per quart. Chives on sale at 1e per bunch. Rhubarb four pounds quoted at 2.5e. Kippered herring on sale at 1e per pound. German carp 10c per pound.
After a city conference Mayor Miller Superintendent Cooper and Chief Ward ordered pool room owners to obtain names of students over 18 and keep them out. They warned of drastic police measures if not followed, noting a lack of direct legal control over older youths. Cooper urged restricting demoralizing leisure affecting health and studies. Ward warned of further ordinances if proprietors refuse.
Entry occurred yesterday afternoon at 514 Yesterday apartments. Silk skirt three silk shawls and 75 dollars of silk embroidery stolen. Entry via pass key. window left open when burglar departed. New York. April 2 Northern Pacific Railway declares quarterly dividend 1 percent payable May 1.
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