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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1906
Page
7
Writings for the Star by M O. advocate Thomson street railway plan. Council supports a bonds plan to fund a comprehensive system of about 0 miles, costing over 7 million, with a central terminal and interurban links. Proponent argues bonds repaid by system earnings, not city funds.
More than 5 000 property owners are summoned to appear before the board of equalization to justify assessments. Officials say many properties are undervalued with some parcels assessed far below market value. Examples include a riverfront corner and nearby blocks with valuations far under recent sale prices.
Mr Rogers of Iran leads a party aboard the steamer Banta en route to Comptreller Key. The group discusses Copper River interests and a survey of the bar and surrounding coast as plans for future rail and mining ventures unfold.
Acting Mayor David W. Bowen stated he would sign the franchise granting to an electric company, asserting it aligns with governing rules and is unquestionably legal.
Edward L. Eyre of Gervin Eyre, a well known San Francisco salmon broker, arrives in the city this morning for a business trip and to stop at the Rainier Grand hotel.
Word from Jailer Ed Griffith at Hot Springs reports rapid rheumatic recovery and plans to resume duty soon, indicating an early return to work.
Steamer Cottage City arrived with $256,000 in gold dust from interior Alaska and 04 passengers and 5,009 cases of car men. City of Beattle from the same line expected tonight or tomorrow morning with $146,009 in treasure.
Fragmented OCR reveals a discussion of a gold bar trade valued near 197000, mentioning Nome and Seattle venues, a second avenue address, and a local hat shop. The text references dates, buyers, and bargains, with scattered names and shop references.
A private telegram from Stra W. H. Moore reports California Mayor Moore is confined and consulting physicians have decided that an operation is necessary as no improvement occurred in the last four hours.
Port Warden Spalding and Comptroller Ha Care roll together this morning to approve 1907 expenditures. Spalding estimates a total of 10,086 dollars for harbor work including two new city moorings a 206 foot gridiron and a landing float.
A report notes cyclists challenge reduced provisions at Spin ning’s, seeking better accommodations and services. The brief highlights local riders and community actions urging improved facilities and access.
The Meadows lists six races for Thursday with entries across multiple distances. Details include horse names such as Dominiue Arvi, Mrs Newburg, Nancy W, Sir Dougal, Beees, and Poon, along with sales and selling classifications and assigned weights.
Renton Realty notes two large sales from W B Gaffney investment firm with prices of 14600 for parcels in Treet addition and fifth edition, plus 14000 for lot 6 in Breck Terry’s addition. In Union addition Marion Bradford sold to John Haller for 17940, and WD McKay bought from K B Detborne in A A Denny’s Fifth addition for 16000.
Sanitary inspectors today burned the old barrel factory on Westlake avenue between Harrison and Thomas. Condemned for lacking proper sanitary connections it was deemed a menace to life and safety after a prior fire partial destruction.
The bark Orensia will be towed from Tacoma to Beattie tomorrow and taken to Morane company docks where repairs costing 4000 dollars will be carried out.
Faces show discouragement as the salmon fishery in Puget Sound fails to run this season. Promises of a banner year dissolve as catches lag and fishermen confront an unexpected slowdown.
At a meeting last night the Merchants' Protective association decided to handle traffic matters directly and appointed a committee to confer with a robbers' association group including Messrs. J. B. Powlea J. S. Goldemith and R. H. Parsons.
The Dovugises Light Company reports a bicycle stolen from the street in front of their business yesterday afternoon. The incident is under investigation and no suspects are named.
Two valuable setter dogs and a pointer have gone missing from the kennels of S&S Hansen at South Park. One setter belonged to F J Muller, another to Billem Hartbut of Everett. The pointer is reported as Hanson’s property.
A whale fronting Elliott Bay drew campers at Alki Point as it spouted and breached. Eyewitnesses including Il McCormick noted the display lasting several hours with splashes reaching seven feet, seen by steamship captains and other observers along the shore.
Mrs. John Rodin attempted suicide with carbolic acid at 3 a.m. at her Westlake area home. She was taken to Wayside hospital after ambulance rescue, refused to discuss motive or give husband’s name initially. Later identified as Joh Rodia with reported marital troubles and a divorce suit.
Steamer Dolphin expected to arrive early tomorrow from Southeast Alaskan ports. The Peonaytvania and Watson reach port from Nowe and San Francisco, carrying 39 passengers and 1 500 tons of freight. Queen from San Francisco to arrive later after passing in the atraite. City of Puebla sails from San Francisco tomorrow morning. Troopship Buford sails Saturday for San Francisco en route to the Philippines. Steamer Oregon departed Valdez yesterday for Seattle. Nippon Yusen Kaisha Tosa Maru arrived at Victoria from the Orient with a large cargo of tea and will reach Seattle tonight. Steamer Otto sails tomorrow for Nome.
The steamers of the L. H. Gray & Co. are returning to timetable service. The Rainier will depart San Francisco for Seattle tomorrow and the Robert Deller is set to sail to the sound, leaving San Francisco August 16.
Walker, general manager of the Canadian Bank of Commerce, will shortly depart Montreal on a tour to the Pacific coast. He will be accompanied by friends and travel in a special Pullman car on the trip through Canada.
At an adjourned session last night the city council approved upgrades for First Ave between Pride Street and Dennyway with a concrete sidewalk. Westlake Ave roadway from Second Ave North to Tenth Ave North is to be graded. Dearborn and Atlantic streets will receive wooden sidewalks.
The city moves to decide two bond issues for the street railway and Cedar River line. Controller Harry Carroll selects election judges and assistants as the council nears approval of the list by Monday night.
Arthur Dale, 12, last seen at his family home 2207 BE Terrace after being paid off Monday night. He worked for Reliable Messenger company and has not been located since.
Ren ton youth Meredith Rees aged 14 has been missing since yesterday. Parents believe he may be attempting to reach South Bend Washington and have asked police to intercept him.
Federal Judges C. H. Hanford and Whitsen presided in U S court yesterday as attorneys argued a dispute between the Hin and Harriman interests over a contested right of way along the Columbia River.
Comptroller Marty Carroll is subpoenaed to testify in the election contest between Councilmen Frank Mullen and F. M. Murd and Mathew Dow. His testimony focuses on the ballot counting process and is expected to be highly technical.
The steamer Santa Clara sails north this afternoon with a full freight load and 15 passengers bound for the Waldee Copper River Railroad. Colonel W. Swanite manages the line. A subsequent sailing of the steamer Banta Ana will send the first locomotive north for the new Valdes to Waldee railroad.
Professor A C Abbott city engineer Thomson and chief engineers K J Pearson of the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul railroad left on the 4 90 train to investigate river contamination. A morning conference in Thomson s office issued instructions to the committee for a week long inquiry.
William X. Puscell was sworn in as sealer of weights and measures and traveled to Olympia to seek state guidance. The state adopts federal standards for scales and weights, with penalties of 25 dollars per violation and a 66 dollar fee for testing scales.
The county exposes a $1,000,000 plus Meatte Brewing property moved between Georgetown and Seattle that has been underassessed in Georgetown. Anson Peter and deputies lent $14,850 in property and a reward is offered for its return. Officials warn the Seattle move may not be properly reflected in Georgetown rolls and urge careful tracking of moved assets.
Secretary Yandell reports Frank McDermott of the Hon Marehe says the store will dedicate window space to Seattle Made products and promote their sale. Seattle Electric plans window displays for electrical goods and signs on Seattle built cars. George James leads Merchants association in arranging displays and urging purchase of Seattle made articles.
Chicago August 5 Bank Examiner Jones pressed the Milwaukee Avenue Bank inquiry. Depositors are told they will recover at least 25 percent of their funds. Police report no trace of missing official Paul Stone land or cashier Herring.
Joseph Schmuck of 1223 Howard Avenue Spokane reports he lost 45 in gold after a man he met on the steamer Olympia from Nome persuaded him to exchange the gold for paper. Schmuck is 16 years old.
Nelson seeks a large purse for a postponed bout with Gano at Reno with completed arrangements. Boxers face a high stakes confrontation as promoters push to finalize terms.
Tex Richards manager of the Goldfield Athletic Club and Billy Nolan manager of Battling Nelson met last night and completed arrangements for the Gana Nelson bout at Goldfield on September 3. Only signing the articles remains, to be done tonight with Nolan and Gana. Nolan pushed for Nelson to receive the bigger share of the $30,000 purse, win or lose, a point Rickard agreed to settle with Gana tonight.
An employment agent for the Panama canal seeks 600 skilled artisans to go to Panama. He believes the number can be secured locally despite rumors of high death rates. Wages offered are sixty five cents an hour for an eight hour day and time and a half for overtime.
The total assessed valuation of real and personal property in Seattle and King County, returned by Assessor Peter, to the board of equalization, today is 157 116.74. Last year the valuation was 88 611.27. The increase this year is 968 505 481.
Patrolman C. F. Lillie resumes duty as Chief Wappenstein says evidence linking him to setting fire at his home is not strong enough for dismissal. The incident remains unresolved but no charges are filed.
B McManus asks all Pennsylvanians to send their names to the Pennsylvania Octpty, care of the Alaska club. The push aims to form a club benefiting business interests in the city with about 16 000 Pennsylvanians already in the area.
The Pest Intelligencer filed suit against American Investment & Improvement Company seeking 1196 dollars claimed as due for advertising services. The action alleges the debt remains unpaid and requests court relief to recover the amount plus costs.
Baron Rosen Russian ambassador calls Americans to join the St Petersburg exposition showcasing American women's technical education. The event spans four months starting in November. Ballard adds a separate fire report.
Seattle branch of the National Letter Carriers association will meet at the post office this evening to conduct regular business and discuss plans for hosting the national convention in 1909.
The charges against William Chap pale FW. Keane and Eugene ayyy charged with renting houses for immoral purposes were today dismissed by Judge Alexander in court.
Many men work a lifetime to save for the future and risk losing funds or papers to fire, theft, or damage. A safety deposit box at Wm. D. Perkins & Co on 211 Cherry Street promises protection from loss at a low cost.
Sarah M. Brown faced Justice of the Peace Davis after an August 4 incident in which she assaulted Mrs. Ahrensfeid with a broom and assaulted her. She was fined ten dollars and costs for the offense.
John Manafield, a laborer, was arrested yesterday on cruelty to animals charges. He allegedly attacked a cow, stabbing her multiple times in the head in an improvised attempt to injure or kill the animal.
The sale notes that prices on lots at Port Simpson will be raised by 50 percent on Thursday 18. The 109 totes have been sold. Address inquiries to Cal 618 Pioneer Bldg Seattle.
Sam Lung, described as insane, was brought from Alaska by Moarehal Grant after a murder trial in Petersburg tear Wran gel. The stress drove him to insanity and he will be taken to McNeils Island for confinement.
In Riga a morning raid detained sixty sailors aboard a training ship amid suspected loyalty concerns. Local authorities say the sailors face preliminary questions as part of an loyalty probe.
Tomorrow only specials for women offered at Red Cross Drug Store on 610 Second Ave Seattle. Crystal Salt and Sea Salt sold by the sack and bottle, Italian imported Casinine Soap offer four bars, all at very low prices. The ad promises the lowest prices on a code of quality and asks customers to visit tomorrow.
Judge Hanton ruled against Horace Dunbar and the Fulnter- Grand hotel lessees W White and Hugh Wilson in a 1964 suit. The decision ejects Dunbar from his role as manager, ending the case begun earlier in 1964.
The Calvary Presbyterian church announces an excursion on August 18 departing by the steamer Whatcom for a visit to the San Juan Islands. Members are invited to join for a day trip with transportation and sailing details provided by church organizers.
The markets show virtually no change with prices firm. The Ohio steamship leaves at 10 a.m. for Nome with fruits and vegetables after the Shasta tunnel fire, delaying shipments from California and likely emptying melons by Saturday. Butter remains strong with anticipated rises, while rail goods and assorted produce from California, Oregon, and Washington occupy the listings along with live stock, meats, and dairy products.
A quirky note suggests renting a store and stocking hats does not prove hatter status. It praises the Seattle Hat Factory at 1310 Second Ave as real hatters who make think and sell hats, illustrated by a $3 hat.
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