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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1906
Page
7
A petition with 606 signers calls for a special election on annexation to Beattie amid debate between factions. The article notes recent public library events, a Shingle Weavers strike affecting output and prices, and a near miss accident at Nichols Lumber when a kneebolter, Roberts, narrowly escaped severe injury.
Averson, a 11? year old boy, arrested by Patrolman Huff for theft of several packages. He reportedly loaded goods at the freight depot and tried to move them in an express wagon before being stopped.
A salon tale centers on the so called Marcel wave and a beggar like figure in Italian woods. The hairdresser recalls the controversial origin while a client laments the injustice and remembers her husband in Standard Oil.
Vivian Chestnut Benedict, a University of Washington student, and Catherine Rice, daughter of Fred W. Rice, were quietly married yesterday afternoon. Rev. George Buzzelle officiated at St. Clement's Episcopal church. The pair plan to live across Lake Washington after a short honeymoon. Both are well known in local social circles.
At the Georgetown city council meeting last night an ordinance for Manetmanes area improvements by planking and sidewalking was passed. The treasurer was authorized to pay $2,000 in damages for Commercial Street opening from George center to county farm. A $2,500 bridge construction appropriation across the Duwamish at Nateman Street foot was approved. Chamberlin Stanford received a building permit for a $1,900 cottage on EB Howard. Card got permit to erect a windmill tower and tank on Alaska Street. A grand benefit ball by Duwamish Council No 906 of the Order of Pendragon will be held at Hamilton's Hall tomorrow evening.
Police arrested John Johnson of the Leech hotel and A Fria bee of the Madrona park hotel on charges of selling liquor without a license. Johnson has prior arrests for the same offense and was fined earlier with bond posted. This marks the fourth blind pig raid in two days as Mayor Moore orders a cleanup around the lake and parks.
Electrical workers meet for their regular weekly conference. Plasterers painters and stone masons gather in their rooms for weekly sessions. Carpenters union reports on employment. A "Dressmatty Technical Club" formed by labor advocates. About 75 press workers attended. no officers elected, nominations planned next Monday. Butchers, backing organized labor, discuss fair trade at Fremont markets and urge shoppers to patronize only union card markets.
From Landon Malta, April 17 advices report a boiler explosion on the British battleship Prince of Wales. Two men are confirmed dead and several others injured in the incident.
A valuable horse owned by the Queen City laundry was shot by Humane Officer Clark after a wire lodged across its throat blocked food and water. Veterinary Surgeon Parke declared a cure impossible as the animal starved, a remarkable case of throat injury. The piece notes sanitary condemnations on Grand boulevard cottages and outhouses between 20th and dist ava.
Seattle city council considers fire house site changes with Milwaukee railroad boundary discussions. Notices include new ordinances for sewer trunk line from Minerav to Greene's addition and a widening project for Phinney to Ballard.
Delegates to the Puget Sound Presbytery meeting in Brighton are assigned entertainment by Rev. J. W. Mitchel. The Ladies Aid will serve meals. opening sermon by Rev. J. M. Wilson. Nearby towns report property sales, school changes, and social events, including a South Park ball to fund a new chemical. Sunnydale plans a monthly Evening Star, with L. C. Paul editor.
In Columbia the hog pens beside the new city reservoir are blamed for polluting the water. The council discusses the issue as the sewer committee questions the hog operations and the reservoir surroundings. The case of Irving Jt. improvement appeals to the supreme court with a restraining order in place.
An ad for a men’s day at Partell’s Red Cross Drug Store 610 Indav offers shaving items on Wednesday only. It lists Williams Raspy Shaving soap Violet cream aftershave tubes shaving brushes Torrey’s razor strop Ever Ready safety razors and extra blades with prices from 6c to 50c and up to $1.00.
Springfield, Massachusetts faces a tense stand as 6 000 Black residents live in five settlements amid threats of riot. Police seek 36 first degree murder charges against mob leaders who broke into the county jail and lynched three Black men. Grand jurors may indict at least 50, while Governor Polk’s reward and Attorney Patterson’s pursuit heighten strain.
Police chased a burglar at 2217 First Ave as he looted a cash register. He escaped through a rear window after climbing a fire escape. Officers fired warnings. the thief vanished into darkness, leaving the cash theft amount undetermined. Separately, Judge Neterer denied Winifred Mantor’s claim to a Queen Anne bill, ending heirs of W H Shoudy’s real estate dispute due to deed errors.
James Green, arrested as a witness in the John Nelson ax fight at Garden City, was released from jail last night by order of the attorney. O. H. Blankenship remains held on a $1,000 bond as an accessory after the fact, with existing peace bonds possibly forfeited. Ole Nelson, wounded in Saturday's clash, is much improved and expected to be on his feet soon.
Miners and operators, excluding Sunday Creek Coal, have begun work under signed interstate and district wage scales. The move aligns pay rates across regions and sets uniform terms for labor.
Geronimo, chief of the Apache, famed for killings of white men, lies critically ill at Fort Sill. He is 76, living with his eighth wife, and reportedly wishes to meet his people in free homes before he dies.
Four grandchildren of Mrs. Loulea Ihman who died in Georgetown two years ago with $4,000 and property were found on a Dubuque poor farm. Charlies Beckingham, administrator, had halted the search when a Des Moines letter truncated the children. The youths range from 16 to 20 and include three boys and a girl.
Philadelphia April 17. The University of Pennsylvania will confer the degree of Doctor of Laws upon King Edward through his ambassador Thursday, marking the bi centenary of Benjamin Franklin's birth.
GO BACK TO WORK PITTSBURG April 17 The Pittsburg Coal company announced last night that all the Hocking Ohio operations would resume after a stoppage. The note signals a return to normal mining activity and workforce expectations.
Ex governor Swineford’s candidacy for Alaska’s first delegate to Congress gains support from southeastern voters, with heavy backing from many friends as he plans a campaign upon returning from Washington. He favors territorial government and opposes corporate power, with headquarters set in the Butler hotel.
Washington April 1 1905 total immigration to the United States for March reached 133 245 an increase of 7 percent from 1904. The arrivals in March 1905 were 126 037 reflecting steady growth in new arrivals.
Swami the Lake John Wise swam across the lake to be in Seattle in time for Bartell s big Red Cross drug store sale. Ever Ready razors with extra blades, Torrey s stropa, Williams Easy Shaving soap, and Torrey s safety razors discounted. Refunding if not satisfactory.
The Burke building outlet invites customers to visit their ware rooms to see the largest stock in the city and compare prices. They promote direct-from-manufacturer purchasing, bulk shipping, and minimal profits to offer bigger values.
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