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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1906
Page
6
Property and furniture auction items dominate the notice with Pine street and Green Lake region listings. Readily available are bedroom sets mattresses dining furniture and rugs with terms and small payments. several realty ads highlight acreage near Interurban and Queen Anne options with cash and monthly terms.
A fragmentary notice notes numerous disturbances in Pacific City involving property and land use. The text references the interurban line, building activity, and local streetcar or transportation elements near Green Lake and Hillman, with vague dates and monthly terms.
Fragmentary text describes a pier area with boats and water frontage. Mentions a line, a person named Meighte, and reference to pine near a location called Tana. Content is garbled with numerous misspellings and lacks coherent events or facts.
Telegram reports Mayor Moore's condition improving in Los Angeles as Mrs. Moore notes. While he is away, Spokane avenue street railway franchise faces council approval, with Acting Mayor Bowen set to preside over the decision amid a prior pledge to halt new franchises during deliberations.
In Chicago the government and defense met in the Standard Oil rebate trial as evidence to the grand jury was prepared. Jury swearing is expected this afternoon by Judge Hethes. A Cleveland case will be presented separately. The main witness is likely C Parlow, former Chicago Commercial Association executive director and ex Standard confidant now opposing the railroads and the Standard Oil company.
Blanche Davell, arrested for drunkenness, allegedly used a hat pin on Patrolman Alvey during a confrontation. John Corbett narrowly avoided serious injury as the pin struck his star. Davell resisted jail, but was eventually detained after the dispute over confinement.
Waterloo Indiana August 6 The Democratic state convention here endorsed William J. Bryan with no significant opposition reported and the event set to continue with tomorrow's session.
Readable text shows a land sale note for a three acre lake front parcel at 1.68 per acre. Mentions owners Varnell, Rea and Danner & Co at Lowman Main and KA. Details are fragmentary but indicate a real estate offering with front home and water access.
Judge Rowaleky charged the grand jury to investigate the alleged ice trust urging action due to the season's great need for ice.
Real estate ads offer cottages with lake views near a city, modern two and four room homes, 4 acre plots near Booth Park, and priced near 800 to 1 846 dollars. Firms Moore Realty Co and American Real Estate Co promote limited sale periods, easy terms, and locations along streets and near transit in Washington state.
Miners report water shortages in the Faire Banks district hindering summer cleanup efforts. Sparse rains threaten smaller outcomes than previously estimated.
The weekly titled The Highway to the Orient focuses on Seattle and the northwest with content about the Orient. The paper has just been leniened by the C F 1, signaling a change in its status or licensing.
Judge Griffin ordered Clarence O'Brien administrator of the Bulli van estate to disclose all information, papers, contracts, photographs, and evidence in his possession to all interested parties. Attorney James B. Howe urged access and accused an assistant prosecutor of concealing evidence gathered in O'Brien's official capacity. Heirs' counsel asked that all documents be turned over to the court clerk.
Pearl Hayes an 18 year old girl was badly burned while attempting to light a fire with kerosene near noon. She remained conscious until ambulance arrival, but deteriorated and died at Providence hospital despite water to her burns. Her three sisters and brother are named in local notes. A fire department response kept a crowd away, with the blaze confined to her clothing.
Milwaukee sanitary experts returned from the Cedar river inquiry after five days away. Professors Sedgwick and Harrington will draft a joint report for the health and sanitation committee, likely withheld until Dr. Abbott’s report is finished. Abbott was en route from Philadelphia to Seattle and expected to arrive tomorrow night.
Beattie musician Charlies Dorffel of 618 Fifth Avenue writes and records a new composition titled You Are My Only Love. The piece features well metered lyrics and catchy rhythmic music reflecting a sympathetic style.
Members of St. John s Episcopal church of West Beattie plan an excursion to the San Juan Islands on Aug 7. The Indianapolis steamer is chartered, leaving Pier 1 at 8 50 am. Proceeds benefit the Rectory Fund. The trip promises scenic beauty with Deception Pass and government forts along the route.
County Assessor Peter has not completed the 1906 assessment roll and the board of equalization adjourned after failing to secure unmoved books. F P J Smith was elected chairman. J P Agnew to hire clerical help as the assessor promises a roll in a few days. Final balances are unsettled, making precise comparisons with last year difficult.
Secretary Yandell of the Chamber of Commerce forecasts an August 11 public event to boost civic patriotism and promote the Seattle Made program. The Beattie Made effort has spread to city organizations and retailers, aiming to increase local manufacturing and purchases after an August sale, with merchants optimistic about lasting effects on Seattle days.
City council factions clash over municipal ownership and Thomson railway scheme. Officials aim to draft an ordinance this afternoon to submit the plan to the people, with a finance committee vote and possible adjourned session to fix dates and bond provisions for interest, principal, and profit allocations.
The last month set a record for Seattle customs with imports reaching unprecedented levels. The figure near $1,000,000 in Beattie highlights a surge far surpassing earlier peak periods. Large-scale features and a detailed report are promised to explain the drivers behind this surge.
Profs Sedgwick and Harrington hired to study Cedar river issues will lecture Tuesday night at First Presbyterian Church. The talk, under King County Medical Society auspices, covers pure water milk food and related civic sanitation topics and is free to the public.
Weather clear at The Meadows on August 6 as Bennett driven by Kelly won the first race at 15-1. Nettie Hicks finished second at 6-1 while Wheatstone placed third with Time noted as a scratch and other entries listed.
Seattle fire chief Ralph Cook and Edward Zachau joined the Foresters of America after a strike action. Strikers tore up railroad tracks and spread to Iinova and Reostoff as police warned arrests for all strikers and disruption of meetings.
Citizens from Alki Point in Seattle plan a 10 o clock morning meeting at the O U W lodge rooms to discuss the annexation of nearby communities. The gathering is kept secret with many residents across the bay questioning the purpose and motives behind the secrecy.
A Dunlap gathering tonight aims to discuss the influence of Seattle press on Seattle and its suburbs. H. S. Manning, a longtime city worker, predicted the outcome of the meeting. Accommodations are arranged for 500 people with the committee in charge ensuring attendee comfort.
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