11 Aug 1906
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1906
Page
1
A Madison Street Valley report highlights tax inequities with a $900 cost on a $950 assessed lot in the First Hill area and a $15,000 parcel also undervalued. Other inequalities are noted, affecting poorer taxpayers more than wealthier ones.
Fragmented OCR text describes several property assessments and values. Mentions Firet Hill paved district Terry's Second addition Lake View Property Billerk Walla Walls addition Denny Blaine Lake Park Low Lying Residence Central Beattie and Poor Man's Home. Values shown include $900, $1,500, $4,600 with various percentages and assessments. Lacks clarity on dates or locations.
The article argues that the burden of taxation falls on small homeowners while big owners of vacant land and corporate interests protest assessments. It cites two tables comparing valuations: five assessed parcels selling from 1,500 to 35,000 and four vacant lots sold from 6,000 to 15,000, versus four improved residences valued at 1,064 to 2,260.
A historical list lists individuals and their personal property values including horses, carriages, sewing machines, pianos, furniture, diamonds, and other assets. Names appear with addresses such as 2212 Atlantic street and 1204 Terry, detailing totals for taxation.
In York on August 11 a steamer arrived with workers for the Panama canal project. Reports note diminished rain and discuss labor import concerns. Gompers condemns plans to bring in laborers, charging bad faith.
Albert Fean, 14, employed at the facility says he was held up during his shift. Details of the incident and location are unavailable in the fragment.
A man held up the drug store at Fifth and Den ny way yesterday afternoon on Flint and Columbia. He took a purse containing a $10.50 check and receipted bills but no cash. Police have a description of the suspect.
F Goodmurphy and P Coyne of the steamer Dolphin were released on assault charges involving J D Lewis, also of the Dolphin. Lewis remains in hospital as evidence presented failed to prove guilt.
M. F. Drake, convicted before Justice George for placing poison with intent to kill dogs, was fined $50 plus costs and, after appealing, has agreed to pay the fine.
A garbled 19th century style notice lists four vacant lots in Denny Maine Park with values and assessed amounts, plus four small residences on Bleck and Central streets. It shows the average assessment as well as percentages relative to listed worth.
Police inspector Whippy declared President Stone land led a gang of forgers in Chicago. The Milwaukee Avenue State Bank paying teller Frank Kowalski shot himself at his home after neighbors and friends blamed him for the bank's failure and its collapse last Monday.
Police in Chicago report an unconfirmed tip that President Stensland traveled toward Port Worth with a Chicagoan and said he was heading to Mexico The Chicagoan claimed he was unaware of the destination and did not know the political context of the trip.
A coroner’s jury in Chicago investigates the death of Frank Kowalek the Milwaukee Avenue bank teller who killed himself. An angry crowd of foreigners including Poles confronts the family at the house and hurls abuse while the wreath is torn. Police restore order as the riot ends.
Reports describe a bank failure prompting heightened border town vigilance. Authorities say no trace of the missing man has been found despite searches and standard inquiries.
Scripps News Service reports Battling Nelson arrives from Tonopah at 2 PM in Goldfield Nevada with townfolk planning a royal welcome. Seattle authorities classify prizefighters as vagabonds under state law, using the law to eject fighters as nonvisible means of support.
Seattle residents flock to shops for Seattle made goods as Secretary Yandell of the Chamber of Commerce praises strong cooperation. The event reveals the variety of Seattle manufactured articles and aims to grow demand statewide for locally produced merchandise.
A man named John Sharp with about 40 followers has appeared near Oklahoma City claiming revelations from God. They live in tents and follow a lifestyle that disregards civil law. District Court charges have been filed and the case will be vigorously prosecuted to remove the group from the community.
William Liteon, a racing tout and old time banco artist, was arrested at Piret av and Jackson st by detectives at 6:45 p m He faces possible charges as a decoy and awaits examination of his past record as police seek a definite charge Georgetown officials had largely banned touts but Liteon allegedly defied the rule and was captured in the city
Il Smith who was arrested in Nevada on July 31 for an act of perjury was to appear before Judge C M H Manford this morning to apply for a writ of habeas corpus. The hearing was continued Tuesday. August 14 Officer Coleman who is in charge had applied for a writ at the same time.
A resident at 603 Twenty-second Avenue complains to police about a gang of small boys who break electric fixtures and throw stones near his home, causing ongoing disturbance.
The steamer Troy collided with a span of the Interstate bridge at Duluth on August 11, bringing the draw bridge down and cutting off all traffic between Duluth and Lake Superior. Forty steamers in the upper harbor are stranded as navigation to the harbor head is blocked. The bridge is owned by the Great Northern Railway and is one of the longest draw spans in the world.
William J. Bryan landed in Paris on August 11 for a brief sightseeing tour. The noted statesman is in the French capital amid a busy diplomatic itinerary and meets with officials during the stay.
Jacob Furth of Beattie Electric and Puget Sound National Bank helped arrest Paul Paulson a 16 year old Dairy employee who tried to cash a Megrath Duhamel check at Puget Sound National Bank. Furth held the youth in his office until detectives arrived as the case moves to police headquarters.
Rt Reverend Bishop O'Dea arrived from the clergy retreat near Lacy Washington and spoke of the year ahead announcing another church fair in November with J D Parrell in charge of appointing the fair committees.
A. Cassius, driver for Lochore come, faced with assault and battery or manslaughter charges after he allegedly whipped Stewart Coolin, causing the boy to fall and suffer brain concussion. The youth remains delirious and his condition could lead to manslaughter charges if recovery fails.
Chester Thompson, accused of murdering the late George Mead Emory, is set to answer for trial on September 17. His lawyer will be William H. Thometon, father of the defendant. No date has been set by the judge for the Creffield and Mitchell trials.
In Cincinnati on August 11, Ba yardo Mendosa a wealthy Hidalgo of Mexico filed for a writ of habeas corpus to compel the Mexican Consul Acosta to deliver his sweetheart Angela Artamendi heiress to $100 000 and daughter of a Mexican attorney. He urges swift court action to hasten her appearance so they may marry despite her father. The writ is returnable Monday morning. He vows to locate the girl and wed her before then.
Spanish American War veterans plan a Pleasant Beach picnic with a ball game between Ta and Seattle Boats. Boats leave at one hour.
Late telegraph report notes factory workers striking in sympathy with mutineers of the cruiser Pamyat Axova awaiting court martial. Hong Kong reports pirates aboard the British launch Winge nat killing one and wounding three, stealing $600 and opium. Panama notes arrest of seventeen Colombian ex-generals on charges related to the 1909 revolution.
About 350 applicants attended the King county teachers examination held over two days. Many eastern teachers came to the event and wish to stay and teach. Superintendent T. P. Storey notes the 1 percent figure as the state's largest gathering of its kind. Today ends the exam with results due in ten days.
Steamer Northwestern sails for Nome on Monday at 2 PM and is expected to hold the Nome greyhound title after a week of general cleaning at Quartermaster Harbor leaving her spick and span for the record run.
The Cymrodorian society will meet at the U. W. hall to arrange a reception for the Royal Welsh Male choir touring the United States in December. The Labor day picnic plan at Woodland Park will be finalized at the same meeting.
Charles Joerger an employee at a Main Street employment office was robbed of a watch last night while with a woman. The woman who accompanied him later returned the watch by messenger after learning he would report the incident to police.
Jenkins of 714 Bleventh Avenue reports a team of grey horses driven to an open hack nearly struck him on James Street between First and Second Avenues last night at 6 30. He says he grabbed the bridle and the driver struck him three times with the whip butt.
Eight hunters from Philadelphia led by J. F. Janney embarked on the Portland last night bound for Seldovia Alaska. They plan six weeks of boating game in the Alaskan district.
Charles Riley, arrested on suspicion of robbing Anderson's grocery on August 4, had a preliminary hearing yesterday and bond set at $5,000.
Arthur Jerbert reports a bicycle stolen from the public library yesterday afternoon at the corner of Ninth Ave South and Denny Street. The incident involves a personal loss and points to a theft in a public space.
Edwin Wise treasurer of United Cigar Stores says the company bought Cohen’s stores to secure a profile in Seattle retail. Wise notes Cohen’s shop drew high profits from a self-serve, coin-and-cigar setup and that United Cigar will place Cohen’s personnel and open a new First and Cherry store, while not forcing any out of business. Wise departs New York for Portland after finalizing the transfer and opening plans.
Robert C. Blair, tied to a New York diamond robbery, was arrested in the city after detectives traced his whereabouts from Denver. Blair denied knowledge at first but later confessed to being with a partner three weeks ago. The pair allegedly stole a jewel case valued at about 35,000 in New York.
Property values vary sharply by district with small homes taxed at about 60 percent of sale price while downtown and vacant properties reach only 10 to 30 percent. Central Seattle lots average around 61 percent of selling value, based on transfer deeds and assessor figures, prompting concerns of unjust valuations.
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