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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1905
Page
3
J P Roe, driver for Standard Furniture, won a 3000 verdict after a collision where his light wagon was struck by a speeding van from the same company. Evidence shows Roe kept to the right at a reasonable speed. the van ran on the wrong side and caused his injuries.
The article notes a spirited contest at the Daughters of the American Revolution continental congress in Washington. Four women formally vie for president general with others named as possible entrants or pressed by friends. Key figures include Mrs. Chas. W. Fairbanks, Mrs. M. L. Sternberg, Mrs. B. F. Lippitt, Mrs. Donald McLean, Mrs. Geo. A. Alger, and Mrs. Julius Caesar Burrows, with alliances shaping final support.
Beninghausen store workers faced a flood of votes on Saturday with more than 40 000 ballots cast and numerous old ballots invalidated. The top two candidates each surpassed 40 000 while third and fourth place totals approached 20 000 apiece. Result not announced until Tuesday due to counting chaos and disqualified items.
The Senate Interstate Commerce Committee opened hearings on railroad rate legislation in Washington with Chairman Hikina presiding. The hearings may run all summer as advocates and opponents present views and leaders of major railroads are expected to testify.
Seattle reveled in a building boom with many new structures planned or under way. Weekly sales included Hamm & Schmits paying 22000 for a 120 by 120 lot at Third and Lenora, J H Schack 15000 for a 120 by 120 lot at West and Harrison, Welty Investment Company 7000 for a lot on Sixth between Stewart and Olive, and B Beach selling a 120 foot frontage on Second and Vine for 24000. Architects produced plans from 10000 to 500000 while a 10 story North West Stock and Produce exchange was rumored for First and Cherry at 471000. a young ladies seminary was planned for the block bounded by Hiby and Aloha.
The city plans several major buildings including a five story Holy Names Sister Academy at Fourth avenue and Pine, a $100000 Rosenburg retail project on Fourth avenue at Pine, and a six story bachelor apartment by Davis and Ryan costing $85000. Sales pend ing on boulevards and Jackson street hint at a booming year ahead. A theft report lists Minami at 410 Main street losing a $50 gold watch and a $15 chain, and P L Kuchan at 2322 Western avenue missing a $65 watch.
The Boston Clothing Store offers men’s overcoats and bults at 116 Pike Street between First and Second during Easter week. Prices shown include $15.00 regulars now reduced to $5.65.
A resident reported a loss after an incident at the People's Cafe located at the corner of Second Avenue South and Washington Street, and notified the police.
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