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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1906
Page
7
A woman withdrew from a house deal and sent an attorney to recover the $500 payment. The firm refused to return the money citing an existing signed contract. They claim the firm holds about 60,000 in assets in Beattie.
In a Seattle Star preview Lawson asserts Harriman Rogers and Rockefeller used a "robbing machine" to amass 156,000,000 in a Great Pacific railroad operation. The sensational claim ties Wall Street to proposed transcontinental extensions to the Pacific coast, promising a revealing tomorrow.
The Georgetown city council approved a special permit for the Bartenders' Union of Seattle to hold a picnic next Sunday afternoon at Germania Park. Earlier, Maeyer Mueller of Georgetown issued an edict barring Sunday picnics due to unusual demonstrations.
The Umentilla arrives from San Francisco this afternoon with cargo and passengers. Merchants' Exchange notes Stentor at Yokohama yesterday. Tonga Maru left Hong Kong for Seattle, Tydeus arrived at Singapore from Seattle, Dundee sailed from Valparaiso, Ridar reached Callao from Seattle. Spinning's offers bargains on door checks and sash cards as sale closes this month.
Thomas Dwyer former Everett mayor won a $100 000 judgment against W Gates in a contract dispute from 1493. The suit alleges Gates violated the pact to mine options on certain mines with profits to be shared, while Dwyer provided funds and provisions for the venture.
Governor John H. McGraw informs The Star that he erred in questioning EB Kelsey motive for a Daily Times article. He states Kelsey acted with full employer knowledge and seeks to clear Kelsey, avoiding individual blame for management decisions.
The Meadow track notes a clear August day with results from the First Race at Cherry Street. A 40 to 1 entrant finished third as Time recorded 1011-4 scratches include Wicklow Main Pacts Barker Paddy Lynch Huachuca Pearl Waters Mer pee. Major Tenny and Lu n.
Frank R. Wellington proprietor of a lodging house at 806 Bixbay died suddenly from heart failure last night. He had suffered a brief prior illness but had recovered before his death. Also reported, the British bark Riversides was loaded at Hamburg for the sound and the French bark Belen chartered to sail to Glasgow for Seattle.
Capt EK B Caine, who caused a disturbance on First Ave, will appear before Justice Alexander to answer a drunk and disorderly charge. Adolph Hammer, victim of the reckless driving, also files assault and battery. Trial postponed as attorney Walter Fulton was absent. a dozen witnesses for the prosecution will testify Thursday.
Ten Alaska Indians who have attended Carlisle will arrive Thursday night on their way north. The natives have completed a three year course and will remain for a fourth year before returning to college.
An important Washington meeting involving railroad officials and the Interstate Commerce Commission discusses a new law. It bans mining coal in one state and selling it into another. The Pacific Coast Co. of Seattle, a coal producer, is represented by Director Cannon.
The Associated Union of Steam Shovel and Dredge Men expanded into Seattle with a Northwest branch set in Spokane last Saturday. H. V. Tucker was elected secretary and treasurer and returned with John O Harn, national union secretary treasurer, to organize Seattle’s local steam shovel and dredge workers. Branches already exist in Ogden and San Francisco, with Portland to follow.
The City files suit against Northern Pacific Railroad seeking 13 000 in damages after an accident near the railroad left Edwin Skildsen injured. The action, assigned to Elmer Todd, aims to gather evidence for claims totaling 12 000 with 10 000 as damages. Trial is scheduled for September 7.
Special westbound colonist rates run daily from August 27 to October 31 inclusive. Tickets may be prepaid at the Great Northern Ticket Office located at Second and Columbia.
Gov. Mead granted requisition papers for William Graham of this city to be returned to Grand Rapids Michigan on a charge of abandoning his wife last January. The case marks the first time requisition for this offense was approved across such a distance.
Ah Jim was fined $25 by Judge Alexander for conducting a Chinese lottery on lower Piret av. Chin Gee, accused as lookout and informant, was dismissed when officers approached.
The Queen sailed south at moon as heavy San Francisco travel continued. Both first and second class passengers were turned away, with everything being taken amid a busy three week period.
A local ad announces harness pricing at Tom Henderson’s shop located at 212 Occidental Ave. The note invites customers to visit for bargains on riding gear and related equipment.
The Lake steamer Dorothy which started on Yarrow Point yesterday morning was hauled off late in the afternoon by the King County Ferry, with only minor damage reported.
Washington reports five organizations seeking quarantine clearance to escort William J. Bryan from the steamer in a tag. Assistant Secretary Reynolds expected to settle among themselves. New York dispatch notes Tom Taggert leads Indiana Bryan reception committee and will not resign from the National committee.
The Fifth and Seventh ward frameup to renominate Billy Potts meets a Conover group in a heated caucus clash. Potts faces opposition, past conduct questioned, with a final encounter looming during his term. A son born to Mr and Mrs Thomas Knight in Seattle. Steamer Senator due at Nome today.
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