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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1906
Page
3
A brief South yearend gathering highlights 44 participants at a community meeting. Organizers aimed to review progress, outline next steps, and acknowledge local contributions as attendees shared updates and plans for the new year.
The Great Northern Railway will replace heavier engines on the Seattle to Vancouver route. With the Vancouver Limited adding a baggage and dining car, 10 wheel locomotives will be introduced to provide adequate power.
Keegan manager of Take ’cannery at Taku harbor Alaska estimates salmon packs from southeastern Alaska canneries. Ka saan 6400 Wrangel 1400 Ranta Ana 1000 Metlakashua 1000 Loring PLA 11000 Ketchikan A 10000 flats half pound each.
Jo Whittier, once confined in the insane asylum and released on parole for several months, was rearrested yesterday and ordered recommitted to the asylum.
The W. B Hutchison Co at Second and Union offers soft shirts in regular 1.00 and 1.25 goods at 65 cents. This golden opportunity invites shoppers to take advantage of the great sale.
A reflective piece argues against endless toil and urges saving. It notes a man who spends all he earns cannot enjoy ease later and recommends starting an account with the State Bank of Seattle, claiming one dollar starts the right path.
The steamer Dolphin arrived from the north last night with $210,000 in gold aboard. The City of Beattie carried $140,000, the larger amount, and departed later with 76 passengers and full freight heading north for the night.
In Tokyo on Ave 10 the government states there will be no protection over the killing of Japanese poachers. In Kansas City Albert Crone is held without bail for the murder of his former sweetheart Hertha Boulin as he walked with another man. In Howie Texas a Fort Worth and Denver train wreck injures seventy five people, some fatally.
Republicans from the Ninth, Tenth and Eleventh wards meet in the King County Republican Club rooms in the Washington Building to discuss campaign matters and to decide endorsements for candidates.
Ag Invitation extends to interested parties to meet the non partisan committee tomorrow night at o oclock in the Labor Temple. The gathering aims to organize and elect its officers.
The Rainier Heights Improvement Club schedules a meeting at Oliman's Ball tonight at 8 o'clock. Members are urged to attend and discuss community projects and area improvements.
The ship Shenandoah, the largest American catling vemeel afloat, completed loading a lumber cargo at Port Dinkeiey and was towed to Port Townsend for crew changes. Cargo destined for New York City.
O'Neil of the Australian Gilt Mining company, currently registered at the Hotel Northern, reports the loss of a watch charm valued at 40 dollars. The charm bears a nugget finish on one side and a Masonic emblem on the other.
William Hadley told Judge Alexander yesterday that he was driven to go to Mite by a cable and he ate a meal then tore up meal tickets and blotters before leaving without paying for the meal. He was released on bail as the case continues.
W. B Hutchison at Second and Union advertises a remarkable shirt sale with a wide line of soft shirts priced at 1.60 and 1.25, urging customers to take advantage of the opportunity tomorrow.
Saturday at The Meadow features seven furlongs for older maidens and several allowance and handicap races. Notable entries include Temptation Southern Lady Mystic Lady in the first, Mir Carter and Peter Jivcesetee among six furlongs, and a Washington Belling Stake in the fifth with Martiogs and Milver Bug prominent.
The Douglass Light company reports a bicycle stolen from the street in front of 2111 First Way yesterday afternoon. This is the second bike stolen from this location this week.
The executive committee will meet at the Alaska club home tonight with Vice President HM McGraw presiding in President J B Chilbere’s absence. Regular business and committee reports will be read.
Chief Cook proposes a substantial annual fire department budget, totaling 460007, with 214,242 for salaries 194,200 for equipment and the rest for sundry expenses. Last year’s estimate was 216,800. The request includes a 100,000 tenure boat 64 more firefighters new fire houses two district chiefs and extensive firefighting apparatus.
The will of Elizabeth Chapin Bancroft filed for probate designates four children as heirs with Robert T. Chapin, her eldest son, to act as administrator-executor of the estate.
The fogbound ceremony in the harbor saw Rear Admiral Swinburn take command of the squadron from Rear Admiral Goodrich at 10 o'clock in the morning. The formal transfer of papers marked Swinburn as commander as three cruisers saluted the gate.
Breamer Perdita suffered a broken crank shaft on Hood Canal yesterday and was towed to the city today for repair work. Local harbor officials caution vessel owners to inspect engines after incidents reported in the area.
A home ice cream idea uses Mapeline flavoring to flavor cream for a tasty dessert. The note suggests Shaw's Pharmacy and American Bank Biss as spots to try Mapeline Ice Cream.
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