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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1906
Page
7
A nameless currency, marketed as The Star Dollar, recounts a life of constant attention. Tagged and passed through towns, saloons, and real estate ads, it fears losing privacy as it seeks safe use in daily life.
Steamer Humboldt arrived from Skagway with 54 passengers including deputy US marshal W. D. Grant as the city recovers from recent events. The cod fleet plans two northern trips due to high demand. Steamer Oregon called at Valdes and Howard with 264 passengers and 1,060 tons of freight. Delays and repairs affect steamer Seirk salvage. A new nine day twin screw steamer will be placed on the Atlantic route. The Oregon cruise and upcoming changes at the Merchants Exchange are noted. China discrimination against American goods cited by Vancouver broker Gin Wong amid tensions with boycott and new railway tire orders for Sunwing.
The committee of 7 percent authorized by the municipal ownership convention filed a report showing 3694.48 contributed to the campaig n fund by unions and individuals, campaign expenses of 3074.04, and 119.94 remaining with Treasurer Kyfer. About 6000 pieces of campaign literature were published urging support for better conditions for female wage earners. Union men urge members to boycott those who refuse to display a union card. Beutse Iron trades report a healthy revival after a mid century strike. Carpenter Union No. 121 remains the city’s largest and owns a guest hall.
W F Matthews secretary of Local Steam Engineers union died in Columbia City from apoplexy. Funeral services set for Butterworth & Bons chapel tomorrow at 3 PM, burial at Dr Pleasant cemetery. Alma Lucy Stone, 77, died at son’s residence 120 Kinnear place. Services tomorrow at 1 30 PM from Huthworth & Bona chapel, Lakeview cemetery. Sam Francisco April Mee Thomes Maeston of St Louis, pool world champion, defeated Joe Carney of …
Realty men of Seattle Tealow club plan their third annual dinner at the Retailer club on Tuesday April 4. Prominent members will speak on realty investments and contracts. The committee strives to make the event a huge success with notable names including W. D. Wood, I. MM. Griffith, Frederick Dalapan, and C. Gloamen.
Mitchell travels to Indiana and declines to discuss labor issues in coal mining. He received an invitation from Gorky to meet the Russian but must refuse due to restrictions. The Iowa miners and operators conference ends with an agreed wage scale likely signed soon, aiming for resumption by May. A theft report to police cites a large number of tools stolen from a house at East Union Street and West Avenue.
Dr Titus editor of The Socialist Toledo will lecture tomorrow at 3 pm in Germania Hall on the Steunenberg case. He returned from Hales Idaho where Moyer Haywood and Pettibone await trial for murder. He argues for fair treatment and questions the legality of their arrest and extradition.
A Seattle baseball club auditor received numerous congratulatory telegrams from figures like President Roosevelt and Emperor William after a first win of the season, all later revealed as a practical joke. The scene unfolded in the auditor’s office with telegrams on his desk and a humorous misunderstanding.
President Roosevelt met with Harvey Goulder head of the American Marine Association and Representative Humphrey. Goulder urged a subsidy bill, arguing that the Knagitah new at Vancouver and Japanese lines at Seattle and San Francisco nearly monopolize Pacific trade.
C D Hillman proposes donating a tidal 108 acre site north of Mallard and offers 200 acres near Newport on Lake Washington and 100 acres in Garden of Eden tracts, to lure the Northwestern Steel & Iron plant away from Tacoma. He leaves selection to J A Moore and the Chamber of Commerce, but prefers Lake Washington as the best location.
Court heard a writ of replevin over a school organ in Paradise Lake area disputes. Justice of the Peace Davis presided for the defendants with an attorney for the plaintiffs presenting the case. The neighbors have clashed for weeks as arguments stretched into the afternoon with witnesses still on the stand.
Walter Scott and A. E. Pearl, held after assault charges in San Bernardino, remain jailed as bail is debated. Despite the arrest, Scott’s theatrical company performed that night. Nearby, Kerr & Rogers were chosen to design Queen Anne Hill fire station plans.
A King County Bar Association meeting honored the late Eben Smith a former judge and master of bakery. Judge Orange Jacobs deposed before the group with remarks joined by Judge Thomas Burke and many friends. Other speakers included Judge Milo Root Judge Hanford and Judges Albertson and Morrie. Resolutions were passed.
Columbia City citizens take part in the annual clean-up bee with volunteers meeting at city hall. The event, organized by the Columbia Improvement Club, runs from 1 PM to 10 PM with supper provided by women at Phalen's hall.
The board of public works debated contractors building small offices in public streets. Gen F Meacham criticized a wooden structure at Sth ay and Pile A clothing fraud suit against K J Lesener was filed. Kenney, jailed for York Station robbery, is under reinvestigation as a life-term risk if two prior terms hold.
The Volunteer Miremen of Beattie vow a pleate and reunion on June this year to mark their 1888 fire service. A note from Beattie says the event will be at a favorable point on the sound. The county commissioners head to Menton to test a new road machine for possible county road use. Prohibition candidate John G. Woolley will speak at the Grand Opera House Sunday at 3 PM under the YMCA.
Frank C. Johns and Ole Nelson became involved in a row at Garden City this afternoon and Johns struck Nelson over the head with an ax inflicting injuries which will be fatal.
Jesse K R Hall and Myra Constantine, both former high school students, slipped to Tacoma last night and married without informing their parents or friends. They will reside in Mutte Montana after their return.
In Corfu Greece on April 14 King Manard and Queen Alexandra were unharmed after a royal carriage collided with a carful of drunken peasants. The wheels passed over some occupants. the royal couple helped aid the injured and ordered the driver to stop.
Announcement soon in Nome of a forming company to build five ocean-going lighters each 1500 to 3000 tons towed to Nome. Backed by J P Rudd Co and Nome Lighterage with Captains Johnston Peterson Healey and Weare. plans include owning Roanoke and buying a large tug for towing. The stray gymnastic line is noted as a non sequitur.
The recently remodeled and refurnished natatorium opens tomorrow morning offering modern conveniences. Boats run from Flyer Dock every 30 minutes after noon. Eggan and Ericson photographers in the Bitel Building offer 6x8 cabinet photos at 2.50 per dozen. Open Saturdays evenings, closed Sundays.
Hats priced at three dollars for Easter. Kingsbury promotes stylish quality with extras. Offer includes initials cutting, eyelets insertion, and head fitting by W M Mutebinaon Oo.
Jury returns verdict for defendant in Edmonds Bun day closing case after a night of deliberation. Across the region authorities report varied incidents from Vancouver to Chehalis including arrests for sawdust dumping into tributaries and a fire at a building housing Varney bakery and other offices in Chelan.
Foster pupils petition for same teachers signed by about 259 residents. Foster Improvement club plans regular meeting at Foster schoolhouse. Laurel Club to hold regular meeting at Mc Coy's ball Riverton with Parkhurst orchestra providing music for an evening dance. Kidder buys Hamilton property on Holyoke av Georgetown Annexat club to meet with many new applications for membership. Mr Crandie ships pheasants to Atlantic City market. Ray Stoddard returns from four years U S Navy. Renton Improvement club backs boulevard project Renton to Rainier Beach. Japanese professors to study U S political conditions at Butler hotel.
An ad from W. B. Hutchinson at 2nd and Union promotes headgear with extra wires for a pleasing comfort, highlighting a focus on fit and convenience.
Miners filed an appeal as a morning report notes the docked site remodeled and refurbished with modern conveniences. Floats depart Flyer Dock every 20 minutes.
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