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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1906
Page
3
The city council faces continued turmoil over confirming Captain Spaulding as harbormaster. Mayor and majority faction insist on support, while others push to replace incumbents and broaden the directorate’s reach. Meanwhile Honolulu's supply chain shifts from San Francisco to Seattle as ship loads depart May 5.
The Shingle Manufacturers of Washington met in Ballard to raise a permanent $50,000 defense fund. They plan to support Pinkard the owners during the strike while the striking shingleweavers sent a committee that was not admitted. Shingle prices rise to 1.95 per M. W. L. Hooper of 18 D. Ave reports his daughters safe at the Presidio after birth. Frank Messiah resigns from Collins Drug Co. to join a Seattle wholesale house. Ballard High School chorus to perform an operetta at Junction Hall with orchestra and Iona Benay as violinist.
Anthony Simrich of the Fountain Saloon refused to pay a $15,000 suit filed by Frank Marshall. A judgment for $7,500 was entered after a sensational service attempt ended with threats and papers torn up, with Judge Frater signing the ruling yesterday.
For a week a gang of youths has been throwing stones at passenger cars in the Great Northern yards near Madison Street. Railroad officials have asked the police to stop the vandalism.
A Chamber of Commerce resolution urged immediate steps to shield the business district from fire. Proposed measures include two new fireboats, wall water mains extending from the waterfront to Pourthay and Pike, and early work on a Cedar river water main to the city, citing San Francisco and Baltimore losses and potential insurer insolvencies.
George H. Migbee, general manager of Moran, has arrived in Seattle and assumes charge of the new Moran plant. Migbee is not a stranger to the city, having been connected with the Empire Transportation Company during the Klondike era, with offices at 607 First Ave.
Farrell to return from New York the first of next week with his wife and children who just came back from Europe. Honard James of the Great Northern Steamship Co. returns from San Francisco with his wife and daughter who were at the St Francis hotel when the disaster occurred. The M A class of Bible study met at 10 this morning led by Mrs Stoutenborough.
A 60 member miniature railroad group travels from Kansas City to Manila aboard the Northern Pacific to assist Philippine railroad engineers. They ride special Pullmans and baggage cars, sailing Monday on the Minnesota bound for the Orient. The party heads the project led by J. G. White & Co. of New York, with L. K. Bennett in charge and previously Taft advisor on government transport plans.
Columbia April 26 The Citizens Telephone Company augments its plant with modern equipment including a continuous action Warner pole changer and locally built motor for charging main storage batteries. Manager DD Maresh designed the self exciting motor attracting attention from electricians.
Shareholders of the National Bank of Commerce endorsed the consolidation with the Washington National after yesterday's meeting, ratifying the action agreed by the stockholders.
Beattle Camp No. 1 of the Order of Buffaloes will stage a benefit ball at the Madison Park pavilion on Friday evening. Gross receipts will go to the San Francisco relief fund.
Mrs C H Shepard wife of an insurance man connected with Guion Co reports she is safe in Oakland after a miraculous escape from the city fire in San Francisco.
The best Mocha and Java coffee price drops to Me per pound for Friday and Saturday only at Jersey Butter Store located at 603 Pike. Fresh Washington butter priced at 25 cents per pound.
Foster April 26 Willis Appleby is reported suffering a sprained ankle at his home after jumping from a wagon several days ago. The brief item notes the accident and current condition with no further details.
Within ten days Seattle will host 60 married teachers bound for the Philippines. Thirty sail on the Minnesota next Sunday, while 40 more join the Sherman transport to arrive by May 6. The insular department asks the Sherman party to report in Seattle instead of San Francisco.
The Woman's Union Labor League will host members of the Electrical Workers 77 and 217 and their families at the Labor Temple tonight. Pro gressive whist and other entertainments will be provided in the banquet hall.
On Friday and Saturday the Jersey Hutter Store at 603 Pike Street offers Pure Mocha and Java coffee at 38c per pound. Fresh Washington butter is priced at 26c per pound.
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