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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1906
Page
3
In Pa on April 17 unrest over jailed miners led to armed clash as rioters fired, killing several. chaos erupted after a meeting addressed by priests. The crowd shouted and later turned on each other as arrests were made and accusations of discrimination surfaced.
Navy yard operations list shows the battleship Oregon accessible at Pier 2. A rownd trip was planned before the vessel went out of frame, with six daily departures noted.
The Griffith Realty company entertained the Young Men's Real Estate club in the Alaska building basement with stere-opticon views of Seattle scenes from 1857 and modern images. J H Griffith, president, hosted a luncheon for the young realty dealers after the exhibition.
Yesterday multiple Seattle area properties changed hands including McGraw Kittinger buying lot 8 in Beconday 604 south of Pine for 96000 from Mrs A Howen. Charlee Cowan sold eight blocks in Holbrook Clark to BF James for 15500. R L McCormick bought lot 12 block 34 Bell and Denny from Arden L Smith for 70000. A L Sports acquired from Daniel Olson lot 5 block 12 Union addition for 19000. D F Hoffman sold property at 11th Y south and Yesler Way to Wil Holt for seven. Cornelia Allen purchased lot 8 and part of lot 9 block 3 W P Crawleys from Paul Paulson for 15000. Property on Main 1 between 5th and 6th avenues.
Reportedly dormant slot machines resurfaced on First avenue as dealers hauled them from rear rooms and tagged them For Amusement Only. Police investigated the stunt and the devices were hidden again. Authorities say without a policy shift the machines remain banned.
Reckless chauffeurs face Judge Gordon under state speed limits for city streets. Karnes fined 19 dollars and costs. Philbrick fined 26 dollars and costs. Officials vow to curb auto reckless driving after recent pedestrian near misses and injuries.
Funeral services for Sarah Bonney Kellogg were held at Plymouth Congregational Church. Rev M Freeland led the ceremony with a hymn quartet and organ accompaniment by Mr. Boyd Wells. Many relatives and friends attended. Kellogg was a University of Washington graduate and member of Kappa Kappa Gamma whose members attended.
Northern Pacific announces a shift splitting passenger and freight duties. In Seattle Tacoma and Spokane a new general freight head takes over freight operations while a City Passenger and Ticket Agent handles passenger work. The change aims to concentrate the freight business under the new chief and reduce the general agent’s focus on passenger traffic.
Tonight the Barba group will meet at the men's dorm to form a slate for the annual spring officer election. For years the fraternities controlled votes but this year Barbs aim to overturn the pattern by building a broad student organization so every student can vote.
Cot J H W Conrad, founder of Conrad City Yukon, returned from Europe after raising capital for Windy Arm gold deposits and Tagish lake expansion. He says a smelter will be erected and in operation early next year. Seattle interest in the Conrad mine was acquired by William McKenzie of Toronto, negotiated by Marty Cillee of the city, involving 5 million dollars.
Wednesday special offers include Ever Ready safety razors with 7 extra blades for $1 and Torrey’s hollow ground razors with 12 blades for $3.75. A “money returned if not eating” factory claim appears alongside Wil I tame violet shaving cream tubes priced at 5 cents each.
Members of the executive committee of the Alaska Yukon Exposition corporation met in the Chamber of Commerce yesterday to choose representative Beattie citizens for the board of sixty. Too many names remained, delaying free elections for a few days.
James Grattan a 15 year old ex soldier who had cancer in the throat tried to end his life with a revolver in a bushes area on the University of Washington grounds yesterday. The bullet splintered the skull but did not penetrate the brain and he was found by students about late in the afternoon with his dog nearby. He lived with his elderly wife at 4161 Brooklyn avenue and was moved to Providence hospital where doctors report he is improving and has a good chance to recover.
King County Liquor Dealers hold a meeting at Bagien Hall to oppose anti-saloon activism. A. Gerbel notes meetings must be well attended to counter anti-saloon plots. Ernest Cherrington of the Anti-Baloon League predicts a favorable local option bill at the upcoming state legislature.
Information confirms the death of Mrs. Caroline A Remington at Ilion New York at age 41. Widow of Philo Remington of the Remington Arth Co founder of the Remington Typewriter Co she was mother of W C Squire wife of ex Senator Watson C Squire of this city Mrs Squire was with her mother when death occurred and the senator will travel east for funeral services.
The Pacific Investment Co reports rising demand for waterfront property with multiple sales at Colby and Harper. Boat service has expanded since April 1 and property values are advancing rapidly.
City Attorney De Brauler pushes cases against HW. C. King and Eugene Garland for operating blind pl F residence areas of liberty. Judges set trial for 1:30 PM with Bonds $100 each. King runs a butcher shop at 28th ave and Dearborn St. Garland proprietor of a grocery at 2719 E Madivonet. Both arrested yesterday. defendants seek week to prepare.
Elma reports the death of Hugh Byles at his home Saturday morning. The notice notes the passing of a local resident and records the morning death in the city coverage.
An advertisement touts a Wednesday sale at Bartelle Red Cross Drug store featuring Ever Ready Safety Razor kits with extra blades for $1 and Torrey’s razors with double blades at a special price. It lists hollow ground razors, strops, and shaving brushes with low prices.
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