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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1905
Page
3
A Seattle evening paper questions a reported sale of steam er and Watnon by the Fruit Company of New York and cites statements from W. C. Dawson and Caine denying the sale. The disputed report mentions two weasels and a 9 inch cotton garden nozzle advertised by a local store at 714 Lat Ave with a $4.25 price.
The report notes vessels plying the New York West Indies route and states crews will remain stationed there for the foreseeable future.
Washington April 20 The first ballot for the president general of the D A R ended in a deadlock with Mrs. Donald McLean of New York securing 242 votes and Mrs. M Sternberg of Washington 1, another ballot to be taken today. EF N Brooks Co advertises hats.
Edward writes to Mrs James in a playful note from Seattle describing a watercoat made for him by a young Englishwoman. He fears not wearing it outdoors until summer heat returns, while James reveals his Sussex estate and large Northern Securities stake as he travels to New York. The king also expresses interest in Washington strawberries and asks about rhubarb from Luther Burbank. He praises Ravenna Park scenery for potential addition to his estate.
Seattle merges Puget Sound Steam Laundry and Empire Laundry into Seattle Empire Laundry, a stock company. Plant at Fourth Avenue and Pine Street, built for the purpose at $50,000. Keeney serves as president and general manager. claims it is the largest in the northwest. West Palm Beach telegram reports Joseph Jefferson improving and recovering, able to retain food and gain strength. A plot near Green Lake sold for $10,000, to RK Mines, to be cleared and marketed. Richmond Beach steel plant project delays tide-land filling with $26,000 expenditure planned. bidding may take time.
In Yankton South Dakota the Milwaukee railroad tries to cross Great Northern tracks as hostilities erupt. Great Northern blocks with freight cars then Milwaukee outfits lay rails and engines to block traffic. Police and railway workers monitor the standoff as tensions rise.
A Djulepa dispatch from Odesa reports 30 people drowned when a ferry boat sank while crossing the Araks river. Casualties include passengers and crew, with rescue efforts under way by local authorities.
Kennedy as host Beattie lacrosse club entertained over 60 players and enthusiasts at a smoker in the parlors of the Hotel Newport. Guests received khaki pipes with ribbons and heard speeches from many attendees. The Beattie club orchestra played while lacrosse men toasted Kennedy before he leaves for Benedict.
The board of health burned seven floating homes at Sixth Avenue South and Weller Street occupied by dope fiends who refused to vacate after a 20 day notice. Fireman Boyle rescued a kitten from the blaze and returned it to the owner’s daughter. Authorities condemn unsanitary hovels as dangerous breeding places of disease and warn more removals follow at Fremont Green Lake and other sites.
The Western Central Labor union began a campaign Wednesday night to gather evidence against contractors violating the eight hour law. A committee including Secretary W. J. Akers George Harrison R. M. McCullough and John Steiner was appointed to lead the effort with full authority to act.
Tomorrow at 9 a m a clearance sale offers $3 60 shoes for 1 85 a pair in Walkovers Geo KB Keiths Ultras Sorosis and Queen Quality styles. Shoes include patent kid box calf and vid cork sales heavy and single pairs for men and women all sizes and widths at 116 Pike St between First and Second.
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