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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1905
Page
3
The sun eclipse at sunrise drew nearly the entire population of Selkirk Manitoba. Conditions were fair though the sun near the horizon and moist air limited value for science and no satisfactory photographs could be made.
In Bellingham on August 20, Deming, a cannery manager and stockholder in Pacific American Fisheries, is linked to a deal that would net about a quarter of a million dollars for his group. The cannery holds 225,000 cases, valued at six dollars per case, with an estimated yearly profit of three dollars per case, yielding roughly seven hundred thousand dollars over three weeks. The plant, bought for 310,000 from the defunct Pacific Packing & Navigation, was acquired by creditors led by W A Peters, with Deming contending against eastern capitalists. A new firm Pacific American Fisheries is run by Deming and key stockholders J J Hui and Swift. The run season saw the company control most prime traps on Puget Sound, using surplus fish to aid weaker canneries and cover running expenses.
Astronomers from Lick Observatory led by Dr Heber Curtin and Prof Joel Stebbins observed the total solar eclipse from Labrador sites collecting ocular, photographic and spectrographic data. Expeditions from the US Naval Observatory and others reported in Spain Egypt and Algeria with varying success including possible Vulcan search.
The Steamer Ohio of the White Star line should reach port from Nome on Thursday after leaving Nome on August 22. The voyage is not expected to exceed eight days. In a separate case Judge Frater must again oversee the probation case of 16 year old Fredie Norgard, accused of stealing $3 from Fort Van Horn of North Seattle. Norgard previously escaped punishment after a petty larceny charge and is now at large as the robbery report reaches police headquarters Wednesday for arrest and prosecution.
The Star Theater presents Polite Vaudeville while Pantages showcases John L. Sullivan and Polite Vaudeville acts this evening. The program names Wise Family attraction and a headline by Sullivan as part of a busy theater night.
Matinees are scheduled Wednesday and Saturday at Beattie Burlesque entertainment. Next Sunday the Kentucky Belles will open, bringing a new act to the venue.
John L. Sullivan and sparring partner Jim McCormick delight crowds in a three round bout at each Pantages performance. Miss Beeson, the back and wing dancer, displays notable talent while the entire ten cent bill earns liberal patronage. An accident on the Ren ton car line delays Miss Badie Reynolds concert to Thursday August 31.
The little prima donna will perform Thursday evening at the LO. G. T. hall in Renton, offering a chance for listeners to hear her sing.
In New York the trader Russell Sage, aged 49, reportedly told a friend he expects to live to 100 and see Missouri Pacific stock rise to 200. The remark sparked amused exchange floor chatter and recalls Sage's past market calls, including Manhattan's rise. A separate note mentions Mrs. A P Spaulding hosting the Stevens Relief Corps. In Newfoundland a dog fright caused Lizzie Schultz to die from heart failure, and shoemaker F Richardson reported a burglary with multiple shoes stolen from his Marion Street shop.
The ideal short trip for tourists is to the U. S. navy yard and battle ships. Puget Sound navy yard is the largest on the Pacific coast. Fast steamers leave Pier 2 at 9 and 10 a.m., 1:15, 2:20 and 4:30 p.m. Round trip fare is 60 cents.
Almon H. Fuller dean of the College of Engineering at the University of Washington will address the Chamber of Commerce on Masonry and Reinforced Concrete Arches September 2 at 8 o clock. Members and visitors may participate in the discussion.
The Steamer Jefferson of Alaska Steamship arrives from Skagway with 113 passengers and a small halibut cargo. It will depart for Skagway that evening with about 50 passengers, some excursionists aboard. Steamer Lindauer sails to San Francisco from Bellingham with 12 passengers and 750000 feet of lumber. Rainier will arrive from San Francisco about 7 p.m. Excelsior heads Thursday afternoon to Valdez and Seward with a large cargo.
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