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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1906
Page
1
A letter condemns unequal property taxation in Anthony, Westlake, and county records. It cites small homes assessed far above real value while mid and high value properties pay disproportionately less. The piece argues a burden on poor owners and lists three classes of properties with inflated valuations based on county records.
Aug 1 Star Seecta reports a rush on mining creeks driven by revived activity. Cleanups reach $6,090 daily, with claims feeding into groups as stakes spread across producing and peripheral districts. Gunggenheims employ 500 to 660 men on the water ditch, with plans to expand next year. others join large scale Yukon workings. expectations rise for a strong year ahead.
A high official from St Paul announced immediate start on double tracking the Great Northern Pacific line through Washington State. Work will continue toward Seattle and Everett, with remaining segments to be filled in for a satisfactory water-front route. The project follows prior slow progress on the 25 mile Seattle to Everett stretch and parallels other regional improvements.
James Blake saved about $100 to travel to British Columbia by cork ferry but reached Seattle and fell to drinking. On Monday he was found in a drunken stupor and jailed for a day to proceed to his destination. Judge Alexander ordered one day to reach British Columbia.
El Paso August 1 The regular Republican convention nominated W J Averill for governor. The event highlighted party unity as officials and delegates gathered to back Averill's candidacy.
The fragment lists numerous houses and lots in Washington, Seattle areas and additions with purchase dates in 1906, prices from 400 to 75 000 dollars, and assessed values. Names include W G Anthony, John W Fleet, John M Martin, J Thornton, J W Lacey, and Sarah A Bell among others.
Unclear mobile transcript describes an incident in St Petersburg in which a young woman Mile. Smirnoff and guards were involved. A crowd gathered during a military review as czarist officials and troops faced unrest. Police reported multiple murders in Wakaw by Aug 16 with officials seeking captains and chiefs.
The official recount in Judge Griffin's court shows Matthew Dow slowly gaining on Councilmen Mullen and Hard. At noon 27 of 94 precincts had been recounted, with Mullen down 67 votes, Hurd down 9 and up 25, while Dow gains hinge on conceded ballots and contested votes yet to be resolved.
A fragment reports Cartwright at Moran’s shipyard where a coal burner is being installed. Details are limited but indicate ongoing propulsion equipment work at the waterfront facility.
New York August reports record crowds at Coney Island on Sunday August 5 with 1 690 000 fare receipts totaling 79 000 in earnings. Police rescued a man named Smith after passengers learned his identity and violence erupted as nineteen cars were sidetracked and wrecked.
An early morning riot on the Brooklyn Rapid Transit followed assaults on passengers who refused a second fare to Coney Island. Inspector Lewis moved to eject Guggenheim who threatened to shoot. Captain Evane ordered arrest as the fracas wounded several and left bystanders detained. General Superintendent Smith retrieved three women who had paid a second fare.
New York August 15 The Brooklyn Rapid Transit company and the city reach a compromise setting a 10 cent fare but rebate checks await court ruling. The company says rebates will be issued if the courts decide against it, and the dispute may proceed to trial.
Bank clearings totals for August 16 and August 15 1906 show combined sums of 431329.40 and 942199.53 dollars respectively. The increase over the same date last year stands at 489130.07 dollars.
John Currington, a legless man known for moving by hand, is found guilty of vagrancy in Judge George's court. No sentence is decided. Currington plans an appeal to the superior court. He claims to manufacture stove and silver polish for a living.
A violent storm sweeping Iowa caused fatal lightning in Ankeny killing baker F. A. Sampson. The Philippine veterans parade and the cavalry drill have been postponed.
County commissioners weigh a $500000 value for the Lake Washington canal while considering amendments to resolutions from the Chamber of Commerce. The pending clause on $100000 extra carting damages is opposed, and James A. Moore offers to build the canal for 1500000 in bonds upon completion, with a base of 1600000 in bonds requested. The panel aims to settle the matter promptly and Moore intends to meet the commissioners to explain his plan.
The Star reports possible fraud in mayoral and councilman counts. The prosecutor Mackintosh and the Star's affidavit point to ballot evidence, with Raine confirming falsified council votes. Ballots, kept under lock, may be used in criminal proceedings if needed. Further fraud indicators are expected in the Fifth Sixth Seventh wards and in northern precincts.
Richard Mansfield will appear in the psychological drama Gentleman Wait by Vincent Harper. He has paid $3,000 on acceptance and will receive a 20 percent royalty. four more plays are to be written over two years. Harper also authored The Clearing to be published by Harper & Brothers.
New York August reports the grand jury did not indict the members of the ice trust. The investigation will continue. The U S transport Buford awaits orders at buoy No 1. The cableship Burnside will return to Seattle around August 22.
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