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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1904
Page
5
A terse advertises a forced sale of an income property on Harvard Avenue near the high school. The listing notes two cottages renting for 35 dollars monthly, asking 3200 dollars cash and promising quick sale via a representative from the office, not the Davis Addition.
The Seattle General hospital informs the city council of plans to establish a city emergency hospital to serve indigent patients, with funding proposals via annual tax. The Red Cross seeks the Kiser block for the facility and the project is debated amid gridiron relocation and a ship site. A diver's report confirms gridiron safety for six months, but removal remains required to make room for a new Great Northern track.
City Comptroller Riptinger proposed repealing the old garbage wagon license and enacting a new rule. The measure hikes the annual license to a higher rate and requires each wagon to obtain a license with a metal plate for identification. Sanitary inspectors would use the plates to find violations. the ordinance takes effect 30 days after passage. The council rejected Charles Bregaie’s garbage franchise request.
Mrs Dickinson wife of Marvin Dickinson prominent farmer died at home in Pleasant Valley Run from heart disease after an afternoon nap following a hearty dinner. She left a husband two sons and four daughters, four sisters and three brothers.
William Brooken proprietor of the Northwest School of Telegraphy aims to present a franchise proposal to establish sub telegraph stations in Renton Fremont Green Lake and Ballard at the next corporation committee meeting. He argues the plan would let locals send messages without extra cost or messenger boys. The last council committee viewed the franchise with suspicion fearing local telegraph companies might later purchase it to secure privileges.
The state irrigation commission meets in Tacoma today to consider changes to irrigation laws. George F. Cotterill and Harold Preston of Everett are commission members. Prof Meade and a government commission representative will speak as discussions begin with experts.
In a Chewelah spree M HM Phillips eloped with Jer r L. Whetstone’s wife and took four children and all household furniture. Whetstone returned to a bare home. Phillips was seized in Chewelah with the belongings, and the wife had fled with him. Whetstone seeks recovery of goods. the wife refuses to speak as Phillips is arrested on grand larceny charges.
John Liner, recovering from a fractured skull at Riverett hospital after a logging camp accident near Fir, was moved to the city jail for safekeeping. The injury occurred in a mixup in which he was struck by a gun. He remains hospitalized with a bandaged head and is not yet fit for discharge.
The four masted schooner W. H. Talbot was floated yesterday in the new sectional drydock in Portland. The dock can handle vessels 600 feet long and 10,000 tons. A formal test is planned after the Rosecrans arrives from San Francisco loaded with oil.
Report from NNCH dated April 26 denies rumors that former President Paul Kruger is very ill. No official confirmation or details accompany the denial.
Yesterday opened the Mia Wiske seat sale at the Third Avenue theater with over half the four performances sold. Good seats remain especially for Saturday matinees and nights. Mrs Fiske presents her latest hits. Mary of Madgal a and Hedda Gabler headline different shows. Larry Aroon with Allen Doone draws solid support.
The Alcazar theater on Third Avenue hosts Love and Friendship through Wednesday with a Wednesday matinee. Afterward the program switches to My Lady Nell following Mia Wiske and Thursday performances.
Grege, a Vancouver man in precarious mental condition, is jailed in Everett after a week at Hotel Mitchell. He has shown threats and illness, with a sealed note mentioning possible wealth and a wish not to inform his wife of his death causes. Relatives and hotel staff are unaware of his background.
A man lies in critical condition as authorities work to determine the cause of an incident. His wife has been notified and hopes to be by his side in Kentucky if possible while requests are made for all measures to aid him.
April 26 Nome describes a military review of 20 000 troops in honor of President Loubet of France. All Rome turned out as the president rode with the queen and expressed gratification at the reception. King Victor also reviewed the pageant on horseback.
King Ba Queen Alexandra and the royal party arrived at Kingston and were greeted with enthusiasm. After meeting local officials the royals proceed to the Punchestown races as the city wears festive decorations.
The council approved an uncited resolution directing the board of works to cost steam airen provision and to report by May 2. Dr Crichton led the move and the Seattle Electric company is mentioned in connection with Post Street power.
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