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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1906
Page
5
A historical tally recounts Seattle ballot measures from 1892 to 1906 approving municipal water and lighting bonds. Voter turnout and margins show initial water system approval by 24,656 to 16,69, with later light plant measures following as public ownership gained strength.
The matter with Chet Wappenstein over land is settled. Three houses affected are Ret Light New Parts and an unnamed property. Settlement sets fines 4 times equal to twenty percent earnings of each house with rentals reduced to cover fines. The evening centers on Hoffman the landowner inmate Harry Howrg, Boucer and Fred Ancereon amid a drunken clash.
An elderly man, Aug 4, died instantly in a hunting accident at Angels ironnd while inspecting a pistol. He had started a hunting trip and likely did not know the weapon was loaded. Authorities reported the misfire occurred in the bead fila morning.
Passenger traffic in Seattle for July slightly above the 11 month average, with more than half attributed to transport business and the remainder to other sectors.
Part of the defense questions insanity as the basis for Maud Cref’s case as Holzheimer is recalled to defend. The trial hinges on Will White’s role and the unsettled decision on the defense.
The Southern society will hold a picnic event, details incomplete in the short notice, with plans for members to gather for a community outing and shared meal.
Prosecuting Attorney Meekkintosh has ruled the county board may authorize sufficient compensation for the sealer of weights and measures, asserting county authority to set adequate pay.
A church gathering titled Sunday Topics features speakers from Ashbury Methodist Church. The program includes presentations by Rev J. Joban and Rev J Owens with themes on Christian science spiritualist methods and mental health. A planned citywide meeting in Gardner City will follow the service.
In Copenhagen on August 4, Miss Catherine Morsboet, 33, is described as the sole woman cabinet maker in the world and the latest rage in Europe. She designs carves, planes, and varnishes all her pieces, blending strength with bold, nonflimsy design. Her rise began from poverty, overcoming prejudice in Berlin, and studying in Paris and London.
An engineer on a traction engine was killed early today in Livermore California when the engine ran off grade with three cars of magnesite. The fireman jumped to safety unharmed. At a Democratic county central committee meeting last evening in Colman block officers set the September 14 county convention date and September 13 caucuses with primaries on September 12. the committee endorsed direct primary but opposed its immediate adoption, leaving action to the legislature.
County commissioners grant four petitions altering Krain and Wabash precinct lines. Voters near the Wabash boundary face long walks to polling places. A new Maywood precinct will form from Hot Springs precinct.
Judge Griffin issued an order compelling Terence O Pieren administrator of the Sullivan estate to appear in court Monday and show cause why he should not deliver to the county clerk certain contracts and other valuable evidence in the pending suit.
Mia and Maud Mernerd entertain the Lorraine Chapter No at a basket picnic held at her home in South Alka. Guests will depart by steamer Dix from the Flyer dock on Wednesday morning.
A fragmentary local listing flags prices for items at a shop on Becond Street. Notable entries include a 66.00 retirement note, a 295 dollar tree item, 4.90 pantcare fee, and multiple small goods priced 2.49 2.00 and 2.44.
New details suggest Harry Thaw’s defense hints at an impelling motive linked to alleged interference in his domestic life. Thaw’s new counsel and associates claim White attacked Thaw’s wife, prompting the shooting, as witnesses vanish and new testimonies surface in the case.
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