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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1906
Page
7
A Seattle area case voices protest against a $50 000 franchise valuation for a telephone company. The assessor argues the franchise is worth more, while the company claims the assessment is arbitrary and excessive. The board will hear the plea next week.
City officials and sanitation experts led by Profs Abbott Harrington and Sedgwick met this afternoon to amend Milwaukee ordinances granting Chicago and St Paul railway rights along the Cedar River. No action was taken. a council vote is expected tonight or tomorrow, with a committee referral possible. Abbott departed for the past issue as the discussion centered on contamination concerns and proposed amendments.
Dispatch says Mayor Moore received a word this morning about his homeward journey but initial reports suggest the outcome remains uncertain with a favorable tone uncertain and no definite date given for departure.
Gert Brown living at mh av faced charge of felonious abuse against children. Case heard this morning with commitment to the Insane Adt iy for examination by insanity commission. Mrs Brown, mother of several children, questioned over alleged violent acts.
The franchise for the Se company was approved two weeks ago. the document remains with the city engineer who reports routes checked without conflicts and no return of the grant yet, as Acting Mayor Bowen oversees the matter.
In Cal, Aug 13, Marne Pinni refused marriage, discarded ring, and attacked his rival on the street. Polietta the butcher shot himself in the mouth last night after learning of the wedding plans. Both men tied to a Sunday ceremony. the assailant killed his rival and then killed himself.
The city council will meet tonight to appoint the election officials and judges for the forthcoming vote on river concerns and municipal street issues.
Work started today on the new concrete vault in the city treasurer's office after council appropriation. The project requires at least two weeks to complete with interior steel work to be installed.
Rates on the White Pass and Yukon route and connecting lines will revert to ordinary after midnight next Wednesday, ending the special rates in effect since July 1 that have driven heavy freight to Atlin Dawson and Lower Yukon river points.
W. J. Harris, long serving Pureere with the Alaska company, sailed on the Dolphin Saturday night. He has spent years on the Faralion. FE. K.P. Morgan has been promoted to Faralion as purser.
Marty Dixon faces arrest on a charge of allegedly touching John Murray for 25 dollars at a tenderloin resort. Murray, said to be intoxicated, was also detained as a witness at Mee headquarters, Muray.
Henry B Reed formerly secretary and director of exploitation for the Lewis and Clark Exposition in Portia was appointed director of exploitation of the Alaska Yukon Pacific Expo at a morning meeting by the executive committee upon the request of the press and publicity department.
An interview attributed to Victor H Heckman predicts a rare state wide car shortage in September and October to cripple the Northern Pacific and win stock control. Great Northern and Northern Pacific officials deny such a shortage and say cars are available though some ships may pause as wheat shipments begin.
The weather observer notes yesterday's light rain in Seattle was minor and jokes about summer continuing. He cites about .14 inches of rain, expects sporadic showers, and says August has been favorable with historically dry periods earlier. Eastern Washington saw heavy rain with no crop impact, and a lasting spell of pleasant weather is anticipated for Seattle.
Birmingham July 12 Alexander Chesholm paying teller at First National Bank confessed to stealing 190000 dollars from the bank funds.
President Lewis B. White of the Massachusetts Ice Dealers Association, its secretary, and 15 members were indicted on charges of conspiracy to unlawfully manipulate ice prices to gain monopoly power.
Entries list for Tuesday at The Meadows shows six races with 4-year-olds and up. Notable names include Chief Alpha, Daley Wager, Rey Dare, Metey, Major Temmy, and Bombardier among others across five furlong to one mile distances.
The piece reports that express and railroad companies will end free or reduced franks after August 24 78 and that full tariff rates will apply to all shippers. It notes that concessions and favors granted in the past will be null and void and violators face fines and imprisonment under the Interstate Commerce Act.
Two electric cars of the Los Angeles Redondo line collided on a curve just outside the city early morning. The rear car packed with beachgoers telescoped into the front car injuring 17 passengers with potential deaths feared. Dispatching by telephone caused orders to be misunderstood.
The 40th encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic opens in Minneapolis with 190,000 visitors. Commander in Chief Tanner to be honored at the state capitol reception tonight. C. Brown of Zanesville leads the race for commander in chief and Mrs. Gerald Frisble of California seeks the presidency of the Women's Relief Corps.
Three steamers from distinct Alaska ports are due in port today. The Oregon is expected from Seward and Valdez, the Mackinaw from Nome, and the Farallon from Southeastern Alaska.
Becretary vena of the Chamber of Commerce reports Seattle Made Day a success with many manufacturers expressing delight at its outcome. Shoppers showed lively interest and merchants note strong public participation, confirming continued Seattle spirit and plans for future Seattle Made Days.
The text notes Magoon, a Minnesota born lawyer aged about 45, rising from general counsel of the Isthmian Canal Commission to vice governor of the Philippines and governor general prospects, with a path likened to Taft’s ascent and a possible cabinet future. He previously served as a War Department insular affairs law officer from 1899.
Front page notes several vessels at Bagie Harbor. Buford laid up for two weeks with a babys day, Farallon dockside but due off late afternoon and to load for Southeastern Alaska tomorrow night. Queen sails tonight for San Francisco with freight and passengers. Indiana returns to Pier 14 to load for Michael and Nome, Buckman due from San Francisco tomorrow. Spokane excursion ship set to depart Alaska for San Francisco, season near end. Pennsylvania to Nome with freight, Olympia sailing tonight for Nome.
Green Lake plans a massive north shore reservoir with 60 000 009 gallon capacity, work to begin soon. Builder R H McMullen to start brick block on Woodlawn and 70th Ave corner. Funeral held for Mine Alice Porter of Mantreen Lake schools after sudden fever death. Water department lays two miles of 18 inch wooden mains on local thoroughfares as residents anticipate improved supply.
Seattle Hat Factory offers 400 hats at one dollar tomorrow only. Limited to one hat per customer. Choose from felta stiff or soft styles from the entire stock at 1219 Seconday.
The Steamer Northwestern, billed to sail yesterday for Nome, will depart this afternoon. Heavy freight delays prevented the voyage, and the vessel will carry 70 passengers.
The Pacific Coast Steamship Co. steamer Senator is due in port tomorrow with the season’s largest passenger load from Nome and St. Michael. The Victoria skipped St. Michael, despite reports of many Yukon river travelers awaiting a ship. the Senator reportedly took the buoyant crowd.
On East Green Lake hospital grounds two clingstone trees produce a heavy yearly fruit set. Patients receive fresh fruit from the trees, and nearly 60 quarts were canned this season after they were given to patients twice daily.
In Frisco on Aug 13, two hundred composition roofers walked out demanding a four dollar increase to three dollars per day. Breen Wilson Harris company granted the raise and workers returned. other contractors refused the demand.
Scripps News Service reports rapid preparations in Goldfield Nevada for the big fight. Bobbie Lundie will arrive soon to aid Nelson in training. Both fighters remain unaffected by climate or altitude and are maintaining weight.
Amos Tolt reported a robbery at an Occi dental lodging house claiming a man named J. Smith took his watch and $18. Smith was detained last night by Patrolman Hubbard.
The Umatilla reached this afternoon from San Francisco bearing a full cargo of perishables for Western merchants and a complete list of first class passengers.
The Victoria, carrying 189 passengers and 165000 dollars in gold dust from Nome, arrived yesterday after a stormy northbound voyage. Alaska Pacific Express handled 152000 for Beattle assay, while the remainder went to San Francisco for Selby Bmelier. Passengers planned to catch the last steamer south and spend winter in the northern camp.
A woman, seemingly deranged, was arrested by Patrolmen Peterson and J Donlan and sent to safe keeping. She claimed the name Mrs. Rather Starr from Portland and to be a slater of Mrs. Creffield, who is in county jail. Police doubt her story and will hold her for a few days to show signs of recovery.
A Sunday fire swept about a thousand acres of hay land near Perrin in Riverside county and destroyed the stamp mill at the Virginia mine along with the Indian Queen mine buildings. Several houses, apiaries and much grain were burned. Hunters started the blaze. The Virginia mine is owned by J W Duff of Los Angeles.
A. R. Melvod of 1208 Bixth Ave reports a bicycle stolen yesterday from the corner of First Ave and Madison St. A brief description is not provided. The case is filed with local authorities.
At the Seattle Hat Factory a customer can take their pick of the entire stock of felts stiff or soft with offers running on the full inventory.
Dan Knox is jailed on charges of smoking opium and stealing a watch from F. Craine. Both men are held at the city jail.
10 acres of beautiful sloping waterfront land on Bainbridge Island offered for $2,000 cash. Magnificent site for a home on Ampertea’s prettiest island. Offer holds good this week only. F Farrah of 304 Boston block.
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