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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1906
Page
8
The plan envisions a five cent fare with transfers and six tickets for 25 cents, with ticket books sold on cars. Municipal operation would broaden ticket sales, reduce fares over time, and end the private line’s incentive to push higher prices.
Auditor Agnew appoints William H Russell as county sealer of weights and measures effective Thursday. A Seattle expert mechanic and electrician, he is also brother of current city treasurer George F L Russell.
St John’s Episcopal Church of Weat Beattice will hold a parish excursion Tuesday. The church has chartered the steamer Indianapolis for a day trip to the San Juan Islands, with a three hour stop for plontering and an early evening return. Proceeds support a parsonage building fund.
Prof Elliett formerly of Everett moves to Weat Beattle to head the district. Mr Bdliott arrives to assume duties as head of Weat Beattle schools. Former Superintendent Roy Batley leaves to join Everett schools.
Martin Healy accidentally shot and killed Armand Veatch during a Wild West play scene in Leadville on Sunday. Boys used blank cartridges but a loaded shell mixed with blanks caused the deadly discharge.
New York residents endure a blistering heat wave with beaches and parks crowded while tenement rooftops bake. The city shows no relief in sight as temperatures rise and heat persists through the night.
Camp Tacoma August 6 Allied forces prepare for maneuvers with most regulars in camp. Detachments arrive daily and a Montana battalion is expected by Thursday or Wednesday.
Martha Willigme of Ballard was arrested at Madison Park after she displayed a bottle containing a snake to several women and shot it toward a woman’s face causing a faint. She claimed instruction by boys and prior begging charges are noted.
The West Beattie Ferry company awarded the Beattie run contract to K W Heath of Tacoms. The new modern double deck ferry will be built and ready to begin service the first of next year.
G B Chappelle of 2319 Bastia ke ay was taken into custody by police after alleging he was robbed. He had a black eye and carried a bottle of whisky at the time of arrest.
Describes the Port Orchard Route offering beautiful scenery from Beattie to Bremerton with beaches and salt air. Mentions ferry trips from Pier 2 at several times including morning and afternoon sailings and urges families to enjoy the outdoors.
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