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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1906
Page
7
The Oregon Railroad and Navigation Company seeks court relief against a new joint wheat rate. Defendants include Northern Pacific, Great Northern, Washington and Columbia, and others. Judge Mansfield set September 5 to show cause why a preliminary injunction should not be issued to halt the rate sharing.
A plan to organize a Seattle based company linked to the Beacon town project seeks a special permit to clear a waterway. The venture aims to negotiate with a General company for dirt extraction and establish a yard per sear cost, enabling removal within the season.
The city committee reports estimated expenses for a new library branch including salaries and interior finishes. Project costs list $74,490 for the Carnegie Building and funds allocated for the South branch university and other staff, with the morning update noting interior work progressing toward completion.
A freight laden schedule for Alaska ports is noted with Wesson arrival and a 1 o'clock departure. Thirty three passengers boarded at Carty Street for Nome and coastal ports. A steamer Abydoe sailed toward Central and South ports with a full crew.
A report by the Sanitary Expert of New York was filed in the afternoon with Dr. Eimer of the State Board of Health. Experts prepared practical findings. a professor’s report is not available to the council but will be kept by the state board.
Braed and Richard Her were arrested after a morning chase with Patrolman Cameron. They are charged with stealing jewelry worth $15 from Patrick A. Ryan while he sat in a chair. The case proceeds with a witness statement.
Kane, W. L. Collier and et al serve as the morning appraisers for the estate of Tete Richard H. Belling. The proceeding notes the roles and confirms initial appraisal actions.
Petitions for the disincorporation of the Schooner Alice Seattle Meat company and the Mercer Construction company were granted this morning.
Reports from ST, Peters burg state that taunting soldiers led to a deadly incident in Kharloff province yesterday. The clash left several peasants dead and wounded as authorities investigated the violence and reported no immediate arrests.
The chief of police of Biedice was killed by a bomb this morning. Two constables and nearby women were wounded. The assassin escaped.
At a Commercial club meeting the Cedar river watershed issue was postponed awaiting more data. Some members urged court action, while Dr J J Spivety warned private parties might pursue the matter if the club does not, noting the expert report was incomplete and not yet conclusive.
M B Crane and Company sold the northwest corner of Seventh Avenue and Cherry Street to A Hamilton for 24000. The property includes six stores and apartments and was owned by Mr Chara Ofibert.
Notice of a temporary labor rate relief to address a shortage. A rate of 26 will apply from Duluth St Paul and Missouri river points for parties of two or more. The rate lasts until September 14 with regular rates resuming September 15 for eastern points to Washington and Oregon.
The Puget Sound Assembly has arranged an excursion and picnic at Three Tree Potat today inviting pastors and their congregations. Prof Miner's Juvenile Band will provide music for the event. The steamer Kitsap will make four round trips between Tacoma and Seattle, with each trip stopping at the park.
Employment offices are asked to provide 2,600 hop pickers. Bh F Barge of the Yakima Hop Growers seeks help. Northern Pacific offers one fare round trip. Kent and Puyallup growers request additional workers as the harvest nears in two weeks. City and regional uptake remains high with 700 needed at Kent and 900 at Puyallup.
The famed actress Lillian Russell starts a horse racing stable and will enter races under the name Mr Clinton. Her backers include Mrs. Harry Payne Whitney and Herman Duryea, with agents seeking horses from Australia and a notable stock string to be shipped. Colors for entries are blue and white.
In Atlanta on August 21 a mob armed with guns and ropes gathered after two Black men were held in jail awaiting identification as attackers of Ethel and Mabel Lawrence in their suburban garden. The crowd demanded swift action as the case sparked widespread racial tension.
Applications to the governor include Ba ward Morrell, jailed for life after a 12 year old Fresno robbery. Morrell and accomplice Evans robbed a jailer, freed train robber Chris Kvane, wounded the police chief, then were captured.
Mrs Minnie Dixon seeks $290,000 in a Brooklyn Supreme Court default judgment alleging a common law marriage with Senator Patrick McCarren. The case centers on their alleged union and the child born three years ago, with the senator denying formal marriage and counsel arguing public ceremonies would harm his political standing.
Chief Wappenstein probes a scheme by American and European Exchange, led by M Jackson of San Francisco. He doubts the bonds are legitimate and says buyers face a six yearly lottery with bets paid as installments. Prizes total 600 000 francs, about 120 000 dollars, but winnings may be consumed to cover arrears. lawmen warn of jail if the firm does not close.
West Green Lake August 11 The post office will move into the new Maust building Saturday evening. John Hudson plans to erect a new residence on the corner of Aurora and Avenue. Mrs Stringham, who recently dislocated a hip, is recovering well. The Presbyterian church at 634 Avenue continues its improvement.
Mayor Moore remains silent as he promises a formal inquiry into Chief Cook and department friction. Chief Cook and other officials face questions while civil service hearings on Joseph Latham’s dismissal are reviewed and calls from citizens arise.
Tom Henderson, the saddlery man at 212 Occidental av, sells more durable handmade harnesses than any other dealer in Washington. He keeps close goods at low prices and invites customers to see his stock.
The Excelsior 16 steamship has been laid up while malven shipments from the Gaske canneries are prepared for southern movement. The Pacetalor has been reassigned to the Santa Ana and will sail for southwest ports near Friday morning.
Measles has spread among several men of the Third regiment at Fort Lawton, prompting the unit to remain at the fort rather than proceed to the American Lake encampment.
Captain Frank Moore, promoted from the Banta Ave, will take command of the Baratoga when the ship sails Saturday. Henry Moore, former captain of the Mar atoga, who brought the steamer from New York, returns east.
Quetav Pepper, managing director, L. M. Gray Pacific coast manager, and A. F. Wiclard Guatemala city special agent toured the Kosmos steamer Anulia after a five day San Francisco to Hearts voyage. Pepper praised growth of business among Puget Sound, South America and Hamburg and urged routing three of six new steamers to the Seattle line.
County commissioners approve a 3000 dollar appropriation to Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Prigmore to travel to Ireland to gather evidence for King County's claim to part of the Sullivan estate. He plans to depart around September 1 after furnishing a current evidence statement and opinion to the commissioners. Auditor Agnew will pay Prigmore’s vouchers on return.
The Rainier, due in port tonight from San Francisco, will carry a light freight load. Sailors and longshoremen in San Francisco refused to work the cargo due to current labor troubles, delaying full loading.
Due to mills running at full capacity a labor shortage hampers Ballard, prompting the city engineering department to distribute handbills urging workers to apply at pumping stations. This evening Christian church baptismal services are planned at Tp and Dr Martin preaches at Junction Hall on The Old Path.
A fragmented page shows multiple race entries including races one through six for a horse meeting. Readable names include Utica, Melita, Major Penny, Birdie PF, Prickles, Plo Manele, May Holladay, and others with purses and age"level notes scattered amid incomplete OCR.
Peace negotiations are under way in Chicago between John Alexander Dowie and Wilbur Glenn Voliva and their followers. Daily tabernacle meetings bring both sides closer, raising the possibility Voliva will be given full rein by Dowie.
Fr A Barnes western division superintendent of Bradstreet died at his home in San Francisco yesterday forenoon. Gordon A Way local manager says Barnes had been working too hard in San Francisco since the earthquake and death was caused by a sudden nervous collapse.
Mise May Hogan of 57th and Kensington Place suffered a severe eye injury when a cabbage head was thrown by companions. The lens broke and a fragment entered the eye but healing progresses. The east Green Lake chain gang, about 40 workers, clears streets. Mrs Eddy of 57th and Kirkwood Place is improving after illness. Eleventh Ward Republicans to meet at Kidd's Hall on August 14 for club organization and business.
Lieut. Col. Harry O. Perley of the United States Army Medical Department is in Seattle and sails for the Philippines aboard the Dakota on September 2 to join medical forces there.
Small shipments of sweet potatoes arrive at six cents per pound though not the best quality. Wenatchee mixed fruits arrive by car, improving street supplies. Cantaloupes sell for two to two fifty per crate. Yakima watermelons good and priced from 1.35 to 1.60 per hundred. King apples from Yakima and Werthiers reach the market worth one to 1.75 each.
Paul King ston was arrested for drunkenness and sleeping on a sidewalk and released on bail to appear before Judge Martin. Kingston and Art Davis with Joe Martin forfeited bail after missing a Sunday trial. Ed Adair resigned from the police and joined Stimson Mill. Zook and Peter clubs met at local Maccabee Temple. A Cereus bloomed at Dr Breiden’s residence 128 Broadway. Locks advertised by Spinnings.
A fragmented list shows prices for corn, butter, cheese, oranges, limes, and crackers, with items from Washington and New York. It notes live stock including chickens, turkeys, ducks, and sheep, plus various dairy products and farm goods, reflecting a bustling market at multiple sellers.
A cluttered ad list mentions farm supplies and feed prices from Puget Sound to California. It highlights harnesses by Tom Henderson at 212 Occidental Ave and promotes head-made quality from first stitch to last.
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