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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1906
Page
7
City officials project increased costs across departments for 1907 with requests for larger appropriations than 1906. Estimates show $181,620 for payroll plus new offices and equipment, $165,795 to run Streets and Sewers, and notable rises in Civil Service and Judicial budgets.
City faces serious labor shortages with contractors paying workers from 1.75 to 3.50 a day and eight hour days. Contractor Thomas Ryan cites scarce labor delaying sewer work on Twentieth Ave. P J McHugh seeks a contract price increase for excavating eight blocks of Broad Street, from 28 to 56 cents per square yard, as condemnation issues are resolved. The Board of Public Works cannot decide and refers the matter to the City for a new estimate on extra work.
Mitty Gates seeks divorce from Seiftiwater Big Gates claiming a half share of the couple’s wealth. She alleges property valued at $500 000 and debts of $850 000 with requests for $1500 monthly temporary alimony $1908 support and $5000 attorney fees.
Washington authorities authorize name changes for two steamers. Orisaba will be called North-Witten after departing for Nome. Saratoga of Northwestern Steamship Co. becomes Port Validea on its first Nome voyage. ship also to be renamed upon return.
Mrs Elizabeth Borden sues Cawsey and Carney Watters for 15 7 alleging damages from the death of Carber O a worker at the Lowman building who was killed by an open elevator in an accident at the site.
Thomas Clark a pleomber is charged yesterday afternoon by I Poolman and Lockwood with stealing stocks and dies from the Hardware company. Captain J. R. Whileen of British whip Beacon Rock is accidentally shot in the left leg and requires amputation after complications. The Beacon Wan operated in Seattle harbor a week ago with Captain Wilson, a well known marine man.
C Abbott, proprietor of Madison Park drug store, found guilty in Judge Alexander's court of selling liquor without a license and fined 100 dollars. He appealed and posted bond for 169 dollars. Von Harriott, partner, arrested on the same charge, was released.
Sacramento August 7 The Southern Pacific freight handlers remain on strike as the company refuses to meet their demands. No replacements have been hired, prolonging the work stoppage.
A wife visited her husband today discussing his heart condition. She brought him fruit and magazines, stayed over an hour, and declined interviews, speaking only to say he suffers from heart issues.
Nome miner John J Beenon Reynolds says he will file a civil action against White Star Steamship Co and Captain Warner of the Ohio for harsh treatment and unsanitary steerage conditions aboard the first Ohio trip of the season. He claims food was bad, a petition for better meals was suppressed by the captain, and steerage passengers faced overcrowding and unwholesome provisions. Reynolds arrived on the Olympia and has entrusted the matter to attorneys.
Everett Aug 7 J C Pitchett is dangerously ill at Lake Stevens from ptomaine poisoning after eating canned cherries. Her son and daughter were driving from Everett to Granite Falls when all became suddenly ill and unconscious. Three physicians treated them. Mrs Pitchett remains partly paralysed and in a critical condition.
Charles L. Tutt owner of the yacht Anemone returns to the city after a cruise among the Ban Juan Group islands. A short stay will be made here before a trip to Aleeka.
At a Commercial club meeting a resolution was introduced urging county commissioners to assign county prisoners to labor on county roads, aiming to boost road work.
Nine Japanese stowaways were taken from the steamer Oansa on arrival from the Orient. The men will be detained in Port Townsend until deported.
Father Mets of South Park Catholic school holds a two day annual picnic at Leacht Park starting today. The program includes sports and a dance tonight with entertainment tomorrow at 2 30 o clock and another dance tomorrow evening.
The bathing suit features a cream white foundation with reseda green cross bars and panels. It has a waistline without belt or petticoat slip risk, short puff sleeves, a low front collar, and a silk scarf tied in a green bow completing the seaside ensemble.
Fifteen baggage wagon drivers from Seattle Transfer Co went on strike at noon today over wage disparities. Some earned 2.50 a day, others 2.25, prompting solidarity actions among those earning less. Manager Marty A. Bhaubert said he does not expect major disruption and will hire replacements. drivers reportedly lack formal organization.
On the front page steamer Indiana sails for Exq Ui mal to repair scraping and pointing before returning Thursday. The Mariechem towed from Requimal for Quartermaster Grydeck with 75 000 dollars in repairs. The Makechen bought by Albert Schubbach and Shinano Maru seeks Orient at daybreak. Shawmut leaves Yaito for Seattle, Wateron from Han Pramclece to arrive tonight, Santa Clara sails westward with passengers and freight, Dania to arrive from Liverpool, Ohio to call Thursday on fourth trip to None.
The turbine pump and 5 horsepower motor stalled at Volunteer Park Reservoir are expected to be operational by next Friday. Once installed the pump will ease water shortages on Renton Hill with a capacity of 2 000 gallons per minute.
P Welch of Welch Bros arrived from Spokane and is staying at the Butler hotel. He will depart tomorrow for Seward on the Santa Clara to begin construction of a 141 mile extension of the Alaska Central railroad.
A wealthy contractor T Koute Koute was held by the coroner's jury on the charge of poisoning his wife Johanna Augusta who died in March. An exhumation revealed evidence of poison in the organs and a deathbed statement is among the evidence considered.
Manager Frank Lt. Merrick of the Alaska Yukon Pacific press bureau notes a cable from Director General Nadeau describing a lively gathering in Fairbanks. The Tanana club rooms hosted several hundred attendees.
The local G A R post sends H A Bigelow F M Davis F H Hurd George W Lincoln T H Hopkins Lyman A Griffith Joseph Dickerson and Clayton M Johnston to Minneapolis for the national convention August 13 to 16. They plan to invite Seattle as the 1909 convention site.
The steamer Pennsylvania from Nome docked at Tatoosh this morning at 7 40 and is due to sail in the evening. It reports a fair passenger list and a gold shipment aboard.
A Philadelphia grand jury indicted fourteen members of the local ice trust for conspiring to monopolize the tea business. The action accuses them of forming a combination to restrain competition in the tea trade.
The body of Daniel Wilson was buried today in a steel vault weighing ton and automatically locked from the inside in Springfield Mars.
Prosecuting Attorney Mackintosh has advised the county commissioners they may appropriate money to cover the expenses of a representative to Ireland. The representative will collect evidence in the estate of John Sullivan. Action will come after board of equalization work is completed.
Joshua Green president of Inland Braneportation today denied reports that the steamer Fairhaven has been sold to the operators of the steamer Camona.
Miss Lizzie Howson of 1521% Third Avenue reports to police that at 406 Union Street while rooming her trunk was broken open and jewelry and trinkets were stolen.
Mark Kaplan, a dealer at 2211 First Ave, reports a theft of a new pair of boots valued at 7 dollars believed stolen yesterday afternoon from his shop.
BE Markham of Stevens hotel reports a locker in his launch at Lescht park was forced and three pillows a rug and some tooth stolen. This had occurred several times before.
John Crane, a laborer, was committed to the county jail this morning until he can raise a $300 bond to prove he is not a vagrant. The case was heard before Judge George.
Lee Mondeen J. L. Stoltz and J. C. Homer testified they were selling pillows when cited for loafing in ground saloons over the past two weeks. They were sentenced to 15 days on the chain gang.
C Coulter the automobilist allegedly violated the speed ordinance near Sixteenth and Harrison. A warrant for his arrest has been issued after the incidents occurred yesterday and today.
Citizens move through town aiming to save cash by banking first and then trimming costs. The method focuses on prioritizing deposits before reducing other expenses to reach a balanced budget.
Georgetown, two and a half years old, reports no bonded indebtedness or warrants and about $6,000 in treasury. Street improvements cost nearly $40,000 with more planned, while tax rates vary from 27 to 44 mills. A strong fire department supports Georgetown’s claim as a debt free third class city, contrasting Beattie. The new Duwamish river bridge approaches are in place though material delays hold completion. The Georgetown News recently returned with Teachnor and Prite featured, praised as a strong local weekly.
James Cunningham arrested for vagrancy again and held for trial this afternoon. Andrew Singer to build at 545 Polk St and W B Bronney at 109 Ship St. Zook club met at city hall. School children to perform precaninics show at Recreation Hall to aid Carnegie library. Dr S M Martin conducts revival meetings at Junction Hall nightly from Burkeay and 42nd at Fremont. Argus gasoline launch burned off Cape Flattery two months ago near city dock.
West Seattle sees record numbers of beach campers this summer raising sanitary and water supply concerns. Officials face challenges in preventing waste and ensuring proper measures as coastal towns share water constraints. Developments include additions to the codfish curing plant of King County.
A Seattle advertisement by Piper Taft at 1024.26 Bec and Ave promotes a wide sporting goods line and the Ansco Camera. It notes development services for amateurs and highlights a line of jackkalves.
Hop growers in Auburn received a contract price around 16 cents for this season, a jump that pleases growers. Auburn beat Christopher 10 to 1 in a Sunday game, Mt. Rainier lodge No. 48 MBA welcomed new members from Tacoma, and Mra MCC. Goley was elected delegate to the supreme convention in Seattle. Auburn plans to organize a lodge of the Fraternal Order of Eagles with about 75 members.
The page lists multiple horse races with entries and odds. It names horses such as Happy Chappy Hedmont Libervale Instrument Interlude and Mabel Heed among others, with weights and purse details, across sixth races and earlier preliminaries.
A historical prices list shows pumps including the International Contract combie frame pump 1bc hand pump 15e and a foot pump 36e priced at 60 cents, with reference to Splaning’s.
Mrs Barbara Kropf, 65, standing on the corner of Eighth and Stewart, was struck by a bale of hay from a passing wagon shortly after 6 30 yesterday afternoon. The impact fractured her right leg and she was removed to her home at 2212 Bighth Av.
Fr. Culberteon of Spokane proprietor of the Wonder department store and his wife arrived in the city this morning and are staying at the Rainier Grand before continuing east over the Great Northern line.
If you require a genuine hand sewn harness not a machine made substitute visit T. M. Henderson Saddlery Company at 212 Occidental Ave. They offer everything for the horse and stable and promise the best quality.
The morning notice to the board of public works stated it would be impossible to fulfill many city contracts on time due to a shortage of labor and materials. The International Contract Company held the Queen Anne stand pipe contract and expects delays.
Mr Bennett of the Oregon hotel reports befriending a stranger who shared his room. The unknown man departed during the night with $18 belonging to Bennett.
Find agate pebbles on Seattle beaches and bring them to D C Lloyd Co 210 Collings Building to grind and mount into stickpins. The display coats are light and the pins are beautiful. Visit to see specimens. it’s worthwhile.
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