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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1906
Page
1
Seattle officials debate using proceeds from selling idle city real estate to finance a new city hall and other public improvements. Mayor Moore argues selling property could reduce general taxation and idle capital while funding bonds for a modern hall. Councilman Gill backs a four to five story building on the present site to house public offices and records.
Officials in the treasurer's office under H B Noah and Hert Graves plan to audit assessments on street improvements. They aim to determine amounts due to individuals as soon as records are checked and forms prepared.
The Canadian Pacific Railway plans to secure independent access to Seattle via its own tracks, potentially bypassing Northern Pacific lines. Despite current freight routing through Northern Pacific, CP officials indicate Seattle entry by CP lines remains a target, with a Canadian official noting possible CP operation on its own tracks in Seattle soon.
The body of Paul Nocquet the French aeronaut was found in Base Creek near the site where the collapsed balloon was located. He had swum across multiple streams and islands trying to reach safety before dying of exhaustion. Mrs Emma Ledout awaiting trial for the McVicar murder at Stockton has a sister and brother in law in town who are deeply distressed by the news.
Non-union laborers quit work last Thursday at two Moses constructions on Second Ave near Virginia and Blenchard streets after organized labor representatives urged hiring skilled union workers. The strikers protested the employer's use of what they called unfair labor.
Wenatchee report states attorney C. V. Martin was found guilty of acting as counsel for both sides in multiple cases and while on the bench. He is suspended from practicing law in Washington for three years.
Prince von Buelow, German chancellor, fainted in the Reichstag after addressing the Algeciras debate. He was carried to an ante room and later regained consciousness. Doctors warn a long rest is required though he is not currently in immediate danger. The Kaiser and ministers were summoned to his bedside.
A 20 acre Ballack Lumber & Supply plant burned at dawn in Denver. The bus valued at $39,000. In Washington, John 8 McMillan of the state railroad commission was elected president of the railway commissioners’ convention on the seventh ballot.
Winnipeg April 5 James J Hill confirms in a letter to the board of trade president that he will construct a transcontinental railway over Canadian territory. He paid 2,000,000 for the terminal here and the project is valued at 9,000,000.
In Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania the state constabulary mounted units moved this morning to confront miners alleged to have committed violence. The operation aimed to make an example of those accused as authorities pursued arrests and maintained control in the area.
Judge will rule Saturday in Wallard vs Ballard Electric over reclaiming possession of the electric light and pump plant leased to Ballard Electric for 50 years in 1903. Citizens accuse graft and fraud. tax payers oppose the lease, arguing the city sought private gain and the council lacked legal authority. If the city wins, a new pumping station will supply water from a newly sunk well replacing the old plant.
Shots fired at Fernwood colliery near Boston village. armed men drive off workers at Mecanaqua and threaten to shoot any labor today. Troops threaten to burn the village and expel Italians if further shooting occurs. Many arrests reported. In Pittsburg Kansas operators show intent to sign the scale and resume work. Mitchell says arbitration board proposed to settle all disputes with Justice Gray as chairman.
A Ballard petition to call a special election on annexation awaits presentation to the common council. Lead organizer C. M. Cox says about 600 residents have signed, surpassing the required count, and notes sentiment shifted since last year when opponents prevailed. Ballard would lose its identity if voters approve annexation.
Regular Cen Labor Council discussed erecting a new laundry built by union labor. Site options include a shore of Lake Union. The plan aims for union employment, reasonable prices, and broad red labor support.
Police have followed several clues without success in arresting the man who threw a child’s body into the Stimson slab burner Monday. Chief Stratton says they have not given up but odds are against locating him.
Water will be shut off tomorrow from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Fifth Avenue from Madison to Seneca and on Senora Street from Fifth to Sixth Avenues, as well as on Sixth Avenue from Samara to Olive. This affects Fifth Avenue, Senora, and adjacent blocks with planned disruption.
Truant Officer Ketchum and Clerk Henry Odom defend the juvenile court stance against accusations that youths protected by the court cause property destruction. They say complaints are not reported to court and offenses are handled with warnings rather than harsh punishment, while reform schools come after repeated offenses. A letter from Thomas R. Beck cites vandalism of his property and park trees as motivation for stricter action.
A ball at the Hotel Black Stag in Nagold Germany collapsed during a luncheon headline figures place dead between 52 and 100 plus with 7 injured seriously. Rescue teams recovered many bodies as others remained trapped in the ruins.
Five lava streams descend Vesuvio. Villagers flee as ash falls over Naples and surrounding villages. Rome reports on the eruption and its impact on residents.
Nelson and Aurelio Herrera plan training camps ahead of their 20 round bout on May 11. Nelson scouted Lucky Baldwin's ranch and Fairview springs and may camp at one. Herrera will stay in a Casa Verdugo cottage. Nelson departs Friday for Catalina for rest. Cottage City arrived with 25 passengers and $100000 dust locked in power's safe.
O Keefe in jail on charges of practicing medicine without a license. He protests he is not a doctor and claims persecution by personal enemies, saying he would have cured W D Pomeroy if called in time. Deputy Liner arrested him at 1413 Fourth Ave after returning to his office.
The Puget Sound Flyer westbound on the Burlington line derailed near St Michael 125 miles west of Lincoln at 7 am. The double headed train carried over 400 passengers with eleven coaches leaving the rails. Officials report no fatalities though baggage handlers were badly hurt and a relief train is en route.
The National Association of Railway Commissioners decided to hold its next convention in Beattie during July or August 1907. About 200 delegates are expected, spurred by Beattie’s current railroad activity and an invitation extended after ex Secretary Merkle suggested the move. The gathering overlaps with the Christian Endeavor era.
Seattle officials delay action on Westlake boulevard and North Second avenue street car franchises while the council considers submitting the entire street railway issue to a vote. The corporations committee will not take up the franchises tomorrow and Harriman terminal plans are also postponed while railroads seek agreement on terminals overhead bridges and city requirements.
Washington April 5 the emperor of Japan has notified both houses of congress that he desires to decorate American officers who fought with the Japanese army during the recent war.
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