27 Apr 1906
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1906
Page
1
Frisco residents endure a cloudburst that floods parks tents, forcing exodus from the city. Special US government official Francisco J. Henry visits fire and land fraud offices amid continuing post disaster recovery planning.
A flood of arriving refugees from San Francisco is expected in Seattle soon. The housing committee secured Rainier Mothers' home accommodations and will feed the family until the father can work. Factory, gardener, and service positions are available locally, with training and aid for self support. strawberry picking may offer 90 jobs starting May 1 in Kennewick if needed.
A former resident of Atoria and a U S waterman committed suicide at Madison Park by shooting himself. The body was found near the South end of the Hi Wad. a sealed letter to Mrs H A Smith of Seward Alaska was found in his pocket. Coroner awaits word from a Tacoma woman believed to be his daughter. Bonney Watson Co to handle funeral arrangements.
An approved city plan proposes replacing fire boats with a large pumping plant. The scheme emphasizes electric powered operation to draw on all available power resources in turn, covering the district south of Yeasler Way and Morting Buckhart Street with enhanced protection.
Mayor Moore defends his stance after criticism from city council members. He says he avoids expressing opinions on measures pending in council to prevent usurping legislative functions and will wait for council to decide on matters in which he is involved.
The Great Northern and Northern Pacific railroads issued instructions to Washington lumber dealers prohibiting shipments unless the final destination and consignee are stated. The rule ends the practice of routing cargo to Duluth to load at the market, aimed at reducing congestion and easing car shortages in Washington.
A proposal for steam heat service was presented to the Seattle City Council by the Tacoma Power Company and is awaiting action. The corporations committee held an afternoon meeting to consider the request.
A letter from O H Bernard to H K Elliott discusses the Ta nana district spring cleanup. He notes widespread snicing has begun on most weeks and predicts the cleanup will be larger than last year. He highlights Dome and Tenderfoot on the Little Delta as rising producers and compares Dome to Eldorado in the Kion dike.
A new mechanical dice throwing device appears in cigar stores as a faster substitute for slot machines. Operated by a lever, it uses the game of 26 and cuts play time to about one third. Dealers seek a caperone or policy before widespread adoption, amid uncertainty about legality or acceptance. Hammond, a San Francisco refuge, fell suddenly ill in the Northern Pacific depot.
The Plumbers union will vote next Monday on raising wages from six to five dollars a day for master plumbers, amid looming strikes if employers resist. A 50 cent rate had been discussed, with a demand tied to rising San Francisco plumbing needs, though some plumbers oppose the change.
John Alexander Dowie, founder of Zion City, claims the San Francisco quake is divine punishment for ridicule directed at him in 1888. He spoke in Chicago on April 27, offering a bold interpretation of the disaster.
Dawson April 27 Canadian officials complain about President Roosevelt's rejection of contributions for Francisco destitute and lament American insensitivity. They note Yukon legislature allocates 5000 dollars but declines a public fund, urging Anglo Saxon unity and mutual aid across borders.
Defendants in W. C. Osborne v. A. C. Anderson et al. petition to dismiss claiming some parties are out of state and the court lacks jurisdiction. The motion seeks dismissal on jurisdictional grounds.
The State Bank of Washington under KH. W. Swan ton suspended today. A notice on the door says it will pay in full. The bank, not a member of the clearing house, had deposits and held sixteen sections of land in Whatcom county.
August Jackson reports a gold watch stolen from Moran's salad on Seconday Street Sunday morning. He says he was drunk and slept in a box, waking to find the timepiece missing.
Habeas corpus actions for dD Mlete charged with theft in Alaska were postponed by Judge Frater and Place. The case will proceed Wednesday morning on Ewer Benta Claire. extradition to Alaska awaits writ of habeas corpus.
The State Department refused the $74,000 offered by China’s dowager empress for San Francisco relief. Officials chose to forward the funds and an additional $40,000 raised by charity in MengRong directly to Chinese recipients.
The Canadian Steamship company will install wireless telegraphy on its Oriental fleet and the Alaska service vessels. The system will enable rapid communication between coastal outposts and the steamers, with messages relayed to the Vancouver head office.
Harry Meserve formerly of Seat the and who had been vilting in thie eity departs on Butday aboard the Minneseta for Korea. He is in gapuasiios per at-
City council plans a major Washington Street regrade with an even grade from 4th to 12th avenues and a 70 to 92 foot cut. A concrete retaining wall along the alley line would span cross streets to prevent earth from filling Yesler Way. The project, costing about 500000, would render Yesler Way largely unused between Washington and Yesler.
Bank clearings for April 27 show 1906 at 1 956 429 66 while 1905 totaled 657 858 90. The increase over last year amounts to 608 571 95, reflecting stronger banking activity on the date.
Twenty nine men sit today for civil service exams for axmoen atic chairmen in the city engineering department. A medical test for police and fire applicants is scheduled for Tuesday next week. Sixty one persons are set to take the examination.
A tornado destroyed Bellevue and Stoneburg and caused havoc in Belleveu te, Hamilton. The death toll reports 46 at Bellevue and 15 at Stoneburg with numerous injuries. Fire followed the storm. about 200 homes were leveled and damage is estimated at 206000 dollars. Relief trains were dispatched from the city.
Report from San Francisco notes fewer residents today than four decades ago as refugees flee the city after widespread destruction. Desperate inhabitants evacuate by boat train wagon and horseman leads dynamite blasts to stabilize ruins while refugees enlist in the army as a livelihood option.
Woodland park faces a potential water department appropriation for a reservoir site. The park board discusses two compensation options: cash payment for the ground or an exchange involving the purchase of another property to transfer to the park department. Members note the water department’s wealth versus the park’s limited income.
County commissioners let the McKinnon road project to Jacob Auburn for 10900 dollars. The dirt road will span about four miles from near Youngstown to the southeast corner of section 36 in township 24.
Mr and Mrs G Poncin of this city were in San Francisco during the quake and have continued their journey to Europe.
Ole C. Nelson of Tukwilla is able to go outdoors after being struck in the head with an ax by Frank C. Johns on April 14. Johns faces unspecified charges as the case moves forward.
A San Francisco earthquake triggered a landslide at the Loma Preta sawmill ten miles from Santa Cruz killing 14 workers. One man escaped to tell the story as the courthouse in town is deemed unsafe and may be dynamited.
The contest over the recent student election was sent to a committee for investigation. A court challenge was avoided as both sides await the committee report and accuse dishonesty in the election.
A fragment notes a buffalo from Arlee Ment will reach our area in a day or two. The text is brief and lacks additional context or official details.
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