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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1906

Page

5

Lake Washington earthquake wave tears boats at Madison Park

A strong wave from an early morning shake on Lake Washington lifted and tore loose eight to nine houseboats and two boathouses near Thorne's boat club and Madison Park. Attendant A. Sweeney slept through the tremor but secured the damaged boathouse to shore as the lake bubbled and boats shifted from moorings.

Ed Bavor San Francisco Lake Washington Metropolis Met Nee Attendan Thorne Leewchi Park Hate Burch Leachi Park Bartlett Madison Park A. Sweeney Johnson's Canoe Club

Fine levied on Acapulco false report and city politics

The government upheld Bewbucy in fining Acapulco for a false report about cargo handling and entry, a $1500 penalty. A petition sought Patrolman Ed Adair’s appointment, but Mayor Wiley chose Edward Denton. Ballard Grocers urged higher pedlar licenses. Cowden’s remains sent to Washington. A 16 year old girl was arrested. no charges yet. Burglary attempt reported at 3835 Twenty-fourth Ave West.

B. C Bewbucy Acapulco Ballard Beattie Ed. Adair Seth Chandler Wiley Edward Denton Ballard Grocers’ Association

Millard Council Proceedings Apr 1 Meeting Actions

A Millard council meeting discussed street repairs and upcoming votes. Officials considered actions to address road conditions and related public safety concerns at the planned work sites.

Man Charged With Assault After Garden City Ax Fight

Frank C. Johns faced assault with a deadly weapon charge after a Saturday ax incident in Garden City. Bonds set under 1000 dollars, others involved returned home. Johns alleges threats by Nelson Donovan Schumaker to retaliate and "fix him plenty" over affidavits in a separate case.

Frank C. Johns Ole Nelson Garden City Jobns Nelean Joe Donovan Joel Schumaker

HOT CAMPAIGN AT UNIVERSITY

Fraternity men and barbarians clash in a university political war as a student convention nominates officers for the board of control. Barbarians name Victor Zednick for president and Lieget Whitfield for vice president with a slate for the board. Fraternitys back Web Hoover and other barbarian candidates amid reports of vote trading. Election set in two weeks.

Centrol Barbarians Victor Zednick View Lieget Whitfield

Habitual Criminal L M Smith Sentenced for Life

L M Smith was found guilty yesterday of being a habitual criminal and sentenced to life in prison. The latest offense involved stealing women’s clothing, reflecting a pattern of theft tied to his alleged mania for stealing garments.

L. MH. Smith

Seattle News Highlights and Local Developments

Twin daughters were born to Mr and Mrs D F P Thomeson of TH11 Stroud Ave Green Lake. The Seattle Commercial Club room completion is near. Olaf Herg filed bankruptcy with assets 7878 and liabilities 10941. The wall of Joseph Annette against the tug Hahada was dropped in U S court. Seattle Retail Grocers association condemned the billboard nuisance. Retail Clerks advocate a four hour working day with a near term movement in Seattle. Dog owners must obtain licenses by May 1. strays unprotected are to be impounded by the dog catcher after May. A convention hall for the 1907 Christian Endeavor is assigned to a hall committee to canvass. A Justus on parole was found not guilty of robbery. Union elite Seattle depot site on Mir and Jackson revealed via condemnation. Seattle bank clearings topped 2 000 000 for the first time since Feb 7. Licensing committee may not issue Quandt’s liquor license at 615 rd Av due to past troubles. C L Morris of Nome closing several Seward Peninsula contracts. Novelty Mill sues two judges over damaged fuel barrels sold as mine product. trial set for April 9. Christian Endeavor convention dates fixed July 19 to 16 1907 with green and white colors.

C. L. Morria Nome Seward Peninsula Cradie Creek Novelty Mill Company Thene Colsky Mowes Levy

Olympia Filing for Several Companies in April

Anthem American Oil and Company of Seattle files for $5,000,000 capital with directors A Beheiman Fills Morrison J E Pacific Engineering Supply Company in Seattle seeks $25,000, 8 P Bondenhausen B Lamont L Piaat W A Corder and Alex McGregor. Northern Securities & Banking Company increases capital to $100,000. Washington Broom & Wooden Ware Company raises from $15,000 to $50,000. Union Pacific matters delayed awaiting J D Parrell’s return from New York Harriman Interests meeting. Latest spring millinery at Mrs Yraver's new store 120 Pike St.

Olympia Anthem American Washington Broom & Woodenware Company Seattle Union Pacific J. D Parrell New York Harriman

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