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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1905
Page
7
Post mortem on Thomas Barret, an aged former Fort Lawton serviceman, shows death caused by fatty degeneration of the heart. Autopsy conducted by Dr.
The scene centers on a death investigated by morning search for a cause after a medically unattended passing under murky circumstances. G. P. Adams and Mrs. Adams travel from Colorado where Alva Adams, a three time governor, is in Seattle amid questions about election fraud and a prior disputed ousting.
The Westlake and Second Avenue franchises were not approved by the corporation committee on Wednesday. Councilman Mullon requested postponement while Bagley pushes for exclusive Seattle Electric rights, despite North Seattle opposition and concerns over service quality and streetcar history. George N. Gilson criticizes current service versus horse car delivery from city pioneers.
Under protest and during Seattle week, county commissioners agreed to appropriate 400 to help send Wagner's band to the Portland exposition. They had considered 200 sufficient but yielded to chamber of commerce committee pleas that asked for 800, splitting the request in two to avoid extravagance accusations.
Portland Ore Aug 4 The National Irrigation congress closes its general meeting with a discussion on irrigation and colonization in the West An address on Irrigation in India by William K B Curtin is delivered Reports from committees follow and officers are elected A report by James J Hill criticizing land laws and land fraud is read though Hill is absent due to his wife’s illness.
William Kent, a patrolman, will succeed Clerk Walter Basson who resigned amid rumors of conflict. Delaney avoids direct comment on Basson’s resignation while locals question Kasson’s involvement. Kent is regarded highly. separate note: C F Odell, a California bank forger, is extradited to California with authorities confirming his alias Fletcher.
Aug 24 report in Seattle paper claimed to warn of oyster peril on Willapa harbor from a tornado attack. The supposed authority Bishop Doane has been dead six years, raising questions of the authenticity. Local readers and officials await clarification to ease widespread fears through correspondence.
The board of equalization deferred the Great Northern and other railroads franchise assessments to Prosecuting Attorney Mackintosh for a written opinion. Railroads claim franchises cannot be taxed directly, while the state constitution authorizes such taxes. Thursday’s meeting drew citizens protesting assessments as the board adjourned.
In Washington Roosevelt weighs changes to admission rules for Chinese and other foreigners while Sargent opposes further concessions. Protests limit action but president aims to prevent humiliating experiences and allow high Chinese to visit the U S. In Tacoma Jamen Barth, 60, was found dead with a bottle of alcohol containing carbolic acid, mouth burned, unclear if accident or suicide.
The Superintendent of Lights and Whiter Youngs reports nearly 300 applications for municipal light and power from business owners, tenants, and private homes. Demand outpaces capacity as two crews wire school buildings, with nearby houses being connected. completion around September 1 will free crews to extend service to residences.
A long ad lists various consumer goods from Meliin's Baby Food to Dr. Merck's Liver Pills. It promotes low prices and claims of quality with numerous items such as Red Seal Sarsaparilia and Linseed Lotion.
The town provides municipal electric service to Inge and the new labor temple along with the residences of Judge H. Hanford and P. P. Verry on Tenth Avenue North.
A man reported a robbery on Washington Street between Second and Third Wednesday night. He told Sergeant MacDonald Thursday morning that his room had been entered and $28 along with a gold watch and chain were stolen. He delayed reporting the crime because he was ashamed and recalls drinking earlier that evening.
An advertisement promotes a Wolff American Racer bicycle at low prices with daily reductions from 66.00 to 28.00. It touts Palmer tires Wheeler saddle Bridgeport pedals and an easy ride versus higher priced bikes. Also advertised are tools including wrenches pliers a file and pocket knife with modest prices.
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