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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1905
Page
5
Washington commissioners discuss municipal issues in an interview with B F Macfarland and Maj John Bid. They praise underground traction fare policies and public water sanitation while opposing public whipping and endorsing private corporal punishment for wife-beaters as a preventive measure.
A proposed treatment called Restore the heart action with New Heart Cure is described as a remedy that could revive ailing hearts and benefit families with potential financial relief, though details remain unclear.
A fragmented notice details a cheap tots stand near the West Queen Anne car line east of end, with vague references to Berton and local residents seeking easy terms.
James B. Laughlin, treasurer of Steel & Jones and worth at least five million, was jailed overnight after a blunder by a policeman who mistook him for a burglar while attempting to enter his back door with a latch key. His release led him to claim a cockroach catching record in self defense.
The health and sanitation committee on Wednesday night approved new slaughter house limits west of Georgetown along the Denamiah river. The district spans 270 acres and will create two districts, with Frye Packing occupying the existing district and the new area added to a second district.
Strong interest from city musicians as 98 players join the forthcoming orchestral benefit at the Grand on Thursday May 11. Rehearsals set for Thursday evening at Cline’s piano house in the Ericson building with two more violinists needed. Tickets are sold by volunteers supporting the home and the effort.
Glenn Moorer and Walter Dunbar were chosen by the senior class as two of the graduation speakers for the June 15 ceremony at the Grand Opera house. Dunbar leads the cadet company and has shown strong public speaking skills. Hoover is noted as a top orator after a recent debate with Olympia.
The fire department will inspect business districts for fire hazards this summer. Captains will review inflammable storage and remove risks. gasoline benzine fuel oil and other liquids are to be reduced. Fumes from benzine can ignite. underground storage is required for large quantities. An insurance reduction may follow in outlying Fremont and business districts in weeks.
French Haggard, an electrician and plant janitor, was severely shocked at the Seventh avenue Yeasterway lighting plant. He was found unconscious and remains in precarious condition at Seattle General Hospital. He had worked there about a year. The article also notes civic notices about Lewis and Clark fair programs, a mayoral hostess designation, and the death of Dr. Bara Reynolds from influenza complications at age 58 with family survivors. Remainder mentions a horse attack injuring Allen Munroe, a Tacoma youth risk reports about Albert Caldwell, and updates on Diamond Ice and Mutual Steam Heat and Lighting company officers and plant expansion plans.
The fire and water committee on Wednesday night agreed to furnish water to Ballard at the same rate as local manufacturers. They saw no reason for a lower rate, noting the city could sell surplus water for other uses if needed.
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