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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1906
Page
3
A party near Amboy reports a Myer cave inside the volcano 3 to 8 miles long and about 4 miles in diameter. They followed a subterranean passage from the crater to a chambered opening near Ole farmer’s house 25 miles from Amboy, with Portland men sending supplies as one man returned to evidence the cave.
A report recalls the 1908 gathering of letter carriers in the city where Goatrey Chealander attended the convention and discussed national plans for the association during the night session.
A fragmented notice references H Brows Plumbing Co and local plumbing projects. It mentions work completion or oversight near an unspecified site with company involvement and a contractor name. The readable bits indicate service activities and municipal or property-related plumbing tasks.
A letter from BT Muir and Co read before the Chamber of Commerce urged building public docks along Lake Washington and recommended a public highway from the lake to the sound via Jackson.
The Washington State Mining Association opened its headquarters today in the Post-Intelligencer building to receive mineral samples from state mines. It aims to assemble a complete exhibit of the state's mineral resources for the Alaska Yukon Pacific exposition in 1868.
More than 106 local real estate dealers gathered at a Seattle Chamber of Commerce smoker last night. George F. Meacham served as toastmaster in the president’s absence. Speakers discussed property values, improvements, and links between real estate dealing and banking. R W Hill spoke on Seattle's future market.
William Henry Hicks Bond and Rudolph Wettmer face hanging at the Idaho penitentiary on Friday for murders in 1904. An appeal to Governor Gooding sought clemency, but supporters have largely given up hope of a stay.
In a muddled tale narrated to Albert the Whale Ben recounts a coast dive for a race win at The Meadows. He gambled on a woman’s peachy tip and blew twenty, then chased a lost lead to the Rockingham in foggy Lake Washington.
Judge KB Whitson of the federal district court in eastern Washington will travel to San Francisco to hold court for six weeks for Judge Morrow. Judge Morrow plans to return north in September for the circuit court of appeals.
Otto H. McKnight, city salesman for J Bernstein & Sons, was struck by a Fremont car yesterday afternoon. The vehicle did not stop and he was picked up by another car and rushed to Swift's Pharmacy for treatment before returning home.
Arrangements are complete for the annual Calgary British Columbia meeting of the Pacific Coast Association of Fire Chiefs from August 29 to 31. Seattle members will present papers on hydrants water supply for fire service modern fireproof construction and electrical hazards as endangering firemen as read by R F P Hughes the inspectors in charge of underwriters.
In Tacoma's tennis tournament Ruswell and Tyler of Beattie were upset by Rithet and Pooley of Victoria in a bows match 6-1 6-7 7-8. In singles four men remain Russell Tyler Payne Metturney as cup contenders.
A. C. H. president in Boston is a 45 year old iron molder and street cleaning superintendent. He is married with seven children.
The Union Labor party forms to create a new labor oriented political group in Pittsburg. E M Douglass M F Tighe and Simon Barns among leaders expected to speak as hundreds attend this evening. W A Gordon leaves A Robinson firm to start his own real estate offices in the Arcade block after 13 years in Seattle.
By month end many cannery ships in Alaska will reach port and most will enter the coastwise lumber trade. Several charters are already agreed and Portland shippers have been in Seattle in recent days seeking charters.
A meeting will be held in the Alaska club room Tuesday night to organize former Winconaln residents now in the city. The purpose is to decide a plan to promote the interests of the Alaska Yukon Pacific exposition throughout Wisconsin.
George Beholts aged 14 from Henton has been missing since August 6. His mother believes he is en route to Montana and has asked police to locate him and send him to reform school, as she claims she cannot handle him.
The Central Labor Council decided last night to hold the annual Labor Day picnic at Wildwood Park replacing the usual street parade. Outsiders and sound elites will be invited to participate in the event.
Jeff Harris and Charles Willis, colored jockeys from The Meadows, were arrested by Patrolmen Peyser and Looker on complaints by the Phoenix lodging house owner in Washington Street. The hotelman says the men entered a room with a case key, stayed all night, and have been soliciting favors for two weeks. A number of pullets disappeared. Charles M. Winger, 220 15th Ave.
N reports a crate of three chickens shipped from Kirk land yesterday afternoon. The birds were placed on a car at Madison park to be left at the corner of 15th and Madison. Mr. Winger did not meet the car and the chickens disappeared.
Konaka known as K Yohami, wanted for two months in Everett, was captured by Detective Hubbard and Patrolman Carl Anderson. He allegedly entered a hotel room as a cook, forced a trunk, and escaped with 160 dollars and clothing.
Concordia club hosted a reception for Rabbi Samuel Koch who will lead Temple de Hirsch. About 160 persons attended as Rabbi Koch spoke briefly.
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