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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1906
Page
4
A note to subscribers about overdue newspaper payments indicating names and addresses are used for mailing labels. The notice requests payment in advance to avoid service interruption and urges readers to update or settle subscriptions at the post office in Henrico, Westinaten.
Veterans marching in Minneapolis this month face a cadence cap of ninety beats per minute for the national encampment parade. Commander Taoner orders bands to slow from the 120 beat pace used by regular soldiers, to spare aging G A R veterans and end the Grand Army marches with slower andante rhythms.
County commissioners face a decisive vote on James A. Moore and the Lake Washington canal project. The issue centers on a no-bond start and post completion bonds of 500000 for the Northwestern Iron and Steel plant at Kirkland. Public support in Seattle and King County favors construction and related industry expansion.
The Star invites stories of clever child remarks with two weekly prizes. Best tale wins $2, second prize $1. Entries should be brief, single page, and mailed to the Story Editor, The Star. Readable anecdotes include a boy showing eggs in nests and a youngster misnaming stars during paper delivery.
Ling, two and a half years old, witnessed her mother leave for camp. In a moment of grief, May collapsed the child to the floor and cried for her mother. The scene unfolded after prayers at night.
President Methaw of the Chamber of Commerce appointed a committee to examine the city water supply and prepare a report. Named members include John W. Roberts and BF Blaine. The chamber also referred the issue of issuing 7 million dollars in street railway bonds to the municipal affairs committee for investigation and cautioned against funding from the general fund.
Dance at Leschi Park tonight featuring Wagner's Orchestra. The big pavillon hosts the event with the finest dancing floor in the northwest. Beattie area residents invited to enjoy an evening of music and social dancing.
A note from J Witter of Fremont recounts a frightened two year old who asked for a handkerchief and was warned to be careful or her nose would be blown off. The fragment reflects local humor and community voice.
Notice to water consumers in District No 2 states August charges for August September and October are due. If unpaid by August 21 the bill becomes delinquent. Jurisdiction covers the area between Union and Fast Union centers and Galer West Galer streets. Metered water is due the 1st to 20th of each month and becomes delinquent on the 20th.
A battered state reads like a call to action as suffrage advocates accuse corporations and pliant politicians of subjugating Colorado. The League for Honest Elections denounces dire conditions and demands reform in voting rights and governance.
Star Special Correspondence from Denver argues that Colorado politics taint the suffrage era with electoral manipulation. It accuses four powerful interests of steering the U S Senate outcome toward a safe candidate, naming Hughes and Guegenheim as likely choices amid alleged fraud safeguards.
The first shipment of United Workingmen Shoes arrived in the Northwest since the San Francisco calamity. All sale and latest styles are now on sale at Set Third at Geo Ranech.
Confidence fe simply another name for credit. We have full confidence in the people of Seattle to pay easily on anything selected from our stock of men s women s and children s apparel. A little down and a little at a time describes our easy payment plan. One price cash or credit and that as low as any here. Every garment guaranteed to be correct and true. We ll be delighted to show you.
Two years of political turmoil began with the election dispute over Alvah Adame, later seen as governor-elect. A Supreme Court injunction and mass ballot invalidations preceded a Peabody re election, resignation, and a McDonald figurehead lieutenant governor. Big corporations then gained control, with three local officials resisting led by Judge Ken B Lindsey and others like Judge Frank T Johnson and Talbot for Patents, 406 Mutual Life.
John Segalos presents daily exhibitions of fancy swimming and night diving at Alki Netatorium this week, with performances each afternoon and evening.
In a city precinct confusion a police officer and official faced a shooting incident near a jail area. An act involving humane society details and a governor pardoned a detainee. Election irregularities at a precinct behind rail lines showed 128 registered voters with 126 voting. ballots were hand written and a suspect named Hilly faced fraud allegations. a detective force was paid to cover it up.
The report notes Judge Mullina once allied with election riders now speaks out against the ring. It cites state laws aiding gang activity, absence of a standard grand jury, and alleged frauds carried out by the electoral system as it operates under special calls and latent investigations.
Queen Briva of the Bremerton carnival selects Emma Buhrman and Katherine Ward as maids of honor. Letters from Benator Piles Congressman Jones and others acknowledge club resolutions. Marines take a picnic to Pleasant Head with the Marine band. St Pauls Church offers an excursion to Three Tree Point. Mrs Bragg and family depart for Panama for a government position. A Bartholomew reports a good caval cone position secured through Senator eS continues.
The Third Infantry, formerly stationed at Tacoma, will transport Buford to Fort Lawton Friday and be held there until August 20 before moving to a camp at Lake. Afterward the battalion will join Fort Lawton and two at Spokane with Col Com in command and K Evans as a bangers head. Morria Munger reports the loss of a bicycle from in front of the 12:30 this morning.
Fragmented text appears to describe a voyage or travel schedule. It mentions Pier 2, depart times 6:30, 8:10, 10:30 am and 1:36, 3:39 pm with round trips. References Seattle and salt air imply coastal travel themes.
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