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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1906

Page

5

Railroad Engineers Arrive for Philippine Line Project

Sir Tomorrow FFTY Engineers arrive in the morning at the Rainier Grand. RS Heard, former railroad engineer, named chief of the Philippine railroad in the Washington group led by Lawrence E. Bennett. The party sails tomorrow noon on the Minnesota and will split into five sections for Panay Negron and Cebu with Panay priority. Construction gear will be dispatched from J. G. White & Co. Manila plants.

Rainier Grand RS Heard Philippine Washington Lawrence E Bennett Minnesota Manilia Panay Negron Cebu J. G. White & Co Manila Helle

Chinese Freight Cars On Way Detail Confused

Fragmentary text describes freight cars and filters involving Chinese workers and shipments. Mentions locations possibly Sacra and Portians, and a journey from Banwal. Details are unclear and portions are garbled.

Sacra- Bipe Portians Banwal

Dolphin Again Commissioned for Next Voyage

The vessel Dolphin is again in Commission, steaming to Pier 2 for loading ahead of a departure next Monday night. Improvements include a new beach and several staterooms updated on the hurricane deck, with two berths added in three berth rooms. John Johnson will command, EB Billa becomes chief mate, and FP Morcan resumes as boatswain in the ship’s crew.

Dolphin Everal Ioiner Avabee Bertha John Johnson EB Billa Ie Tegeira Biteward Morcan

Families Move Toward Seattle From San Francisco

San Francisco families plan to relocate to Seattle for the summer and stay in Lincoln and other hotels. Officials report inquiries from prominent San Francisco families about rates for suites for three months as they settle during the commerce period.

Sheridan Wins Shot Put in Olympic Games

Athens April 1 Martin Sheridan of New York won the shot putting contest at the Olympic games with a distance of forty three feet four inches.

Athens Martin Sheridan New York

Freight Vessel Delays Highlight San Francisco Dock Shortfalls

An Oe freight remained undischarged at San Francisco due to dock inadequacies. The Pennsylvania sits at Morans for general repairs. The steam schooner Geo. F. Haller moored at Schwatacher dock in Seattle, loading supplies for San Francisco and ready to depart.

San Francisco Pennsylvania Morans Geo. F. Haller Schwatacher Dock Bellingham

Heney Likely to Visit South on Portland Return

Auditor B. Selaley reports a cable from Mr. Heney indicating he will come south on the Portland return voyage. He says 600 men are at the terminal under construction and progress is being made in a most satisfactory manner.

Boston Seattie Bouton W B. Selaley M. J. Heney Railroad Oreas

Strawberries Abound as Crates Arrive for Sunday Dinner

Strawberries coming in plentiful with five hundred crates arriving this morning. Demand is strong and the delicious berries will be within reach for Sunday dinners.

Markets show varied potato and fruit prices amid mounting listings

Readout of wholesale markets notes Yetima Burbank potatoes at 8.00 MO per ton and White River potatoes at 1 per ton. California and Oregon produce including beets cabbage lettuce tomatoes and oranges anchor a wide range of per unit prices. Fresh butter cheese and poultry figures appear alongside live stock, fish and hay quotes amid a broad farm goods inventory.

Burbank White River Beth California

University Plans Campus Amphitheater Improvements

The University board will fund improvements to the campus natural amphitheater near the lake including a platform stage and terracing to seat about 20 000. The project aims to use the site for Junior Day exercises and enhance outdoor performances. Transport Sherman is set to sail for the Philippines. photographer Pinney offers half price photos while he relocates.

University America

Downtown hotels crowded as transients register for rooms

Practically all downtown hotels were filled and clerks allowed transients to register with plans to fill rooms later. Tomorrow after the Minnesota sails, 200 rooms will be waxed in the city as travelers bound for the Orient seek lodging.

Minnesota

Market Signals Tie Prices to Demand for Alaska Frontage

An odd price indicates price pressures as Homers Company advertises frontage on the lake at old prices. Buyers seeking to acquire property while within reach should contact that firm or communicate with them.

Seattle-Boston Copper Company Homers Company Alaska Eee

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