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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1906
Page
3
A Seattle swindler posing as a dye works agent took dresses from Ballard women promising half price dyeing. Victim reports a tall, well dressed man about 435 years old who claimed to solicit Dye Works orders. Police were alerted as more dresses vanished amid a prior planned Christian convention in the city.
April dispatch from the National Association of Mail Carriers outlines plans to establish a national home for consumptive members at Colorado Springs. The proposal signals a shift toward dedicated care facilities for elderly or ill workers within the organization.
A garbled snippet discusses flavor claims for a Seattle product, noting adjectives describing taste and a suggestion to add maple syrup-like flavoring. It mentions water, sugar, and Vermont maple as potential references, but text remains unclear and partial.
In tomorrow morning's mail the last of the Ideal Man letters eligible for prinea will be received at The Star office. Hundreds of letters describe a wide range of men and views. Readers are urged to mail their pen pictures tonight so they arrive by tomorrow.
Henning Knudson aged 22 hanged himself yesterday in a shack at the foot of Kthat using fish lines. He had recently worked as a painter at Moran's shipyards. Two brothers reside at 287 Post at.
Springfield Illinois April reports Governor Deneen convokes a special legislative session to draft a new direct primary law after the current one is ruled unconstitutional by the state supreme court. Breamer Jefferson from Skagway is due in town and will sail again tomorrow night.
Local posts of the Grand Army of the Republic plan a 40th anniversary celebration at Pythian hall corner Lel ay and Pike. G A R members will speak on the department of Washington and Alaska, G L Case on G A R principles, and the Women’s Relief corps will participate. Seattle soloists are featured.
J D Trenhoelime yesterday purchased two University between Hoyleton and Summit lots from Seattle School District No 1 for 25000 dollars. Lot 19 Block A of Rowe's addition sold to John D Dill for 10000 dollars from R W McLelland. American Savings Bank and Trust sold to Wol T Skinner two lots at 4th Ave and Jefferson St for 29000 dollars. Margaret Sundmacher sold six lots on Terry Ave and Terry Ave N to W Lawrence Gray for 16000 dollars. Lots 3 and 4, Block 45 of Maynard's plat sold by W N Gilmore to Cascade Investment Co for 20000 dollars at Maynard Ave and Washington St.
Alaska mining operators face a dredger shortage as transcontinental lines refuse to guarantee delivery before September. Eastern shops cannot meet the orders, with six 1,000 ton dredgers already placed by Dawson operators, jeopardizing this season's work.
Archie Griffin, sought by a sheriff and posse, plunged over a high cliff in McLaughlin canyon while eluding capture. He died from the fall. His companion Charles Clark fled and remains at large.
After delays the group replaces local control of the Christian Home for Young Women with a corporate structure. The change shifts management away from the Volunteers of America post and aims to keep the institution functioning under new governance.
A large freight carrier will be chartered by Cook & Co for the Nome run. Tam pico and Meteor are advertised for Nome trips with freight planned for another steamer to handle Orienta. City of Puebla will service Beattle-Han Francisco run, April 20. Oriental steamer Yangtare and Besantrian carry cargo. Oregon and Santa Ana due from the Westward tomorrow night. Dirigo expected from Skagway. Sailors' shortage threatens port departures as crews remain scarce for two months.
Two steamers depart for Alaska tonight the Cottage City bound for Skagway and western ports and the Hertha heading westward. Both ships will be heavily loaded with shipments and passengers including cannery crews for Bhakow Bay and Pacific Coast Norway canneries under F. Meyers O. P. Brown and L. P. Hunt. FP. BD. Blodgett accompanies the Cook Inlet shipments and supplies for the company stores.
The Breweries Association of the Pacific coast states Washington Oregon and California will convene in Portland on April 16. A circular announces the gathering and invites participation from member breweries and industry professionals.
Columbus April 6 Caster alias Frank Connors was executed by electrocution for the murder of Erie Pa detective Higgins. He had pleaded guilty to the killing of Officer Dan Davis during a raid on Horace Chapman's house on June 7 last year.
A feeble elderly resident of Seattle, Mrs Jenni Comino, was found wandering in Washington D C and picked up by police. She appeared weak from hunger. John L Riseland, newly appointed fish commissioner, returned from Willapa harbor where he oversaw state oyster reserves and said the season will run until May 20.
Three 306 by 120 lots in Wood's South Division Green Lake near Fremont district close to car line offered as a bargain at 760 dollars for the whole bunch. Contact McLaren and Car ender at 604 Hinck block with phones Ind 4668 and Main 19 oe.
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