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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1906
Page
7
The commission reviews the Valencia disaster with Captain Johnson and Queen’s officers facing critique for sailing to Victoria. It stresses the Pacifica Coast Co. met legal duties and finds no blame for vessel delays or for the later rescue of survivors clinging to wreckage.
A large fire damaged central Fairbanks causing about 45 000 dollars in losses. Principal losses hit Bill McPhee and Hen Everett who owned the building, plus RE Hayes clothier. Smaller losses affected Deal & Co Angua McDonald Times Printing and Col line & McGaw.
Pie Kinser a prominent Seattle figure suffered a stroke in the evening and was reported in serious condition but not believed to be permanently disabled. Dr Sharples noted the event as likely ordinary apoplexy while detailing Kinnear and his brother George Kinnear as major tide lands investors and owners in Seattle business realty.
Mills in Mills Will Ballard plan to resume operations tomorrow with five or six plants ready to rehire capable applicants. The scale will mirror the previous terms, and owners may address concerns directly with workers if disputes arise. Rumored restarting mills include Nicholas Campbell Salmon Bay Bolcom Mullin and Corbett’s Seattle cedar mill.
Allegneys for the Harriman terminals franchise ask the corporations committee to hear the matter at tomorrow's meeting to ascertain the committee's views on certain features of the proposed grant. Local representatives have not yet received the general plans for the terminals.
W J Rogers of 207 Columbia Avenue reports a man he befriended on Saturday night disappeared from his room with about 44 dollars in cash. Police seek the companion, last seen with Rogers by evening, after both went out and returned to the room. A separate note says demolition of the Washington building will start May 1 following James A Moore signing a contract with the city last night.
An account from Geneva describes Dr. Redard using a blue light to numb pain during tooth extraction. A patient watched the blue lamp, pressed eyes closed, and felt no pain while remaining conscious. the doctor claimed wide acceptance and planned public release at a Lisbon medical congress.
The article describes Dowie and associates testing primitive color effects on people and objects. Blue light allegedly calms and pacifies, reducing pain in surgery with only about twenty percent experiencing pain and no after effects reported.
In Judge Hanford's court affidavits detail alleged favors and salaries tied to a loan from American Savings Bank to the insolvent McCarthy Dry Goods Co. Stern claims a $160 monthly salary as loan consideration, Gleason denies it. The firm faces liquidation with potential assets and liabilities outlined amid a location dispute set for ruling. A Voliva portrait notes Zion leader’s recent return and revolt.
Real estate dealer James T Biackintons drafts a plan to sell city properties to raise funds for a new city hall. Estimated receipts include 341000 from city stables and 200000 from other assets, with valuation placed at 1.7 million for the court house site. Local leaders favor building on the new court house site for city and county officials.
Senator Piles in Washington dispatches that the Fort Lawton garrison change will not hinder the planned upgrade to a regiment post as promised by the War Department. President McGhraw of the chamber of commerce reports the development as favorable for the city.
City council defers final decision on A B C Dennison petition to operate a ferry and street car system amid discussion of Statule Tacoma power franchise. Seattle Electric will submit a franchise proposal after a committee report urged passage with amendments. Thomas Kerr offers 100 prize for industrial chemistry paper. University of Washington graduate currently in Coeur d Alene. California game date April 24 may affect racing terms. local cavemen cap at 48 pounds versus Cal 7h pounds.
The Pacific Investment Co. 201-202 Walker Hidg reports the sale of two tracts of waterfront property at Colby for summer homes. Waterfront property shows strong demand and higher value this season than last as investors and buyers seek coastal escapes.
Local bowlers and alley owners clash over a proposed two man team and individual events to be rolled on three alleys. Prominent shooters refuse entry citing demoralized conditions as managers refuse attendance. Schedule committee to reconvene at Bismarck alleys after a tense meeting.
Daisy Dodd won the Ballard whist championship for the second time with 60 points, narrowly ahead of Mrs. Dr. Stuart who had 59. Fred Geddes took third with 57 as Mrs. Stuart and Geddes won first prizes, while other winners received silver nut picks and silver spoons. Elks plan a dancing party on April 21.
Construction gangs for the Columbia Valley and Portland and Seattle railroads faced potential hostilities as crews began removing four feet from the Portland & Beattie grade near La Camas Washington to reach the Columbia Valley grade. The rival Harriman and Hill interests are pushing to complete the north bank alignment.
New York reports that Mutual Life Insurance accuses Richard A. McCurdy and his son Robert of conspiring to appoint Robert H. McCurdy as superintendent of the foreign division and to enrich him via commission based pay. The action seeks accountability for alleged enormous profits from the arrangement.
Influences drive most Lake Union water front holders to withdraw property from the market and hold prices firm or entertain offers. Charles Somers Company of the Alaska Ridge remains ready to dispose of some water frontage at the north end of the lake at old prices. Pied
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