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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1906
Page
3
Police examined Hirook No, a wealthy retiree, after a threatening letter to President Harriman was found. He allegedly warned of violence amid unrest over leadership changes at the Union Railroad and Iibela Central railroad. Investigations stem from several weeks of complaints and alleged extortion related to railroad leadership.
Government officials announced a new Cuban election supervised by the United States provisional regime led by Wil Taft, secretary of war. The move was met with mixed reactions as Cuban politicians debated the legitimacy and future of the Taft backed administration.
A meeting at Westminster Presbyterian, led by EM. Wilson, Truant Officer, discussed a state law forbidding sale or furnishing cigarettes to minors under 18. R. Struble, leader of the crusade, also spoke urging enforcement and public awareness of the illegality.
A telegraphic dispatch from Telegraph Service in Ore reports the Japanese vice consul near San Francisco states there is no real cause for war over recent tensions. He believes President Roosevelt can and will settle difficulties with the United States peacefully.
Police advise reappearance of Averell to Harriman and his high position in the Southern Department. Averell has been missing since Friday morning from 22 Pancroft Way. He reportedly went to Oakland to draw money and was seen boarding a boat at Panama, not seen since. He is described as prostrate.
Prices listed include PRaare at 4.00 worth 6.54 and 1 3 art square at 7.00 for 1.7¢ pair. Nottingham Lace Cur inches wide 7% yards Tuesday. Color Shades 3% available. Linoleum 6¢ yard at Beedon's 1111 Secon av in Texas Ohio.
Dr W A Bhannon and F M Guten elected to Beattie school board after a low turnout about 2400. Voters authorized sale of Matin St school property by 1669 to 602. Winsor Wiswell and others trailed. high turnout at the Seventh ward. Women’s suffrage notes show limited impact on party strength.
William Piggott hosted a luncheon for the exhibit committee at the Butler as they plan preparations for a mining exhibit with a major feature on original Alaska research. The panel aims to present the best exhibit west of Chicago and may invite Dr. David T. Day to advise on the topic.
The Interstate Commerce Commission will immediately begin an inquiry into the car shortage affecting the Northwest. Commissioner Franklin K. Lane will lead the investigation starting with the Northwest states where agricultural interests are chiefly affected.
Tomorrow night in Christensen's Broadway hall the Deutscher club will host an excend concert with artists including Gerard Tanning Mise Almeda Frances Mann and the Lyric quartet Pilor ence Woodcock Helen G Gadwell Nellie Talbot and Reaste Tiffany.
The Southern Pacific now operates three Scenic Route trains daily. A new train to California leaves Seattle at 4 30 pm and Portland at 11 30 pm, arriving San Francisco at 9 48 am after forty one hours en route. Tickets and reservations at Union Ticket Office 608 First Avenue Seattle Washington. KB Ellis General Agent.
The Beattie theater opened with Parle’s company including Arthur Deagon and Olivette Haynes to a packed house. Reviews note strong performances, rising stars, and a lively mix of musical comedy and melodrama across Seattle venues with future bills like The Plunger and The City of New York shaping a bustling week.
The noted performer Mara Bateson known as Hack Pattl died suddenly in Philadelphia. Born in Australia and raised in Providence, she achieved wide renown in the United States and Europe. Her last Beattie appearance was two years ago at the Third Avenue Theatre.
Humane Society in Seattle meets to reorganize at Rainier Grand Hotel. Massachusetts Club convenes in Alaska Club rooms. Alaska Cable Duplex expands capacity. Senate committee recommends cutting 67 to 80 staff. Beattie College plans an evening entertainment. Washington Christian Endeavor to hold annual meeting in Ellensburg with constitutional revision. Italians to return Antone Carursi to Italy amid fundraising for a Leoncavallo tribute. he recovers from an attempted crime. John Cort Opera House contract with James A. Moore set for Third Ave and Stewart St at $250,000, ready by next September. Rev B F West to address Seattle Evangelical Ministers Federation. Wayside Mission moves to former Seattle General Hospital site, ready by year-end. Memorial services for Dixielander widow held at Port Blakeley church with multiple pastors in attendance.
Fixed rates for November December and January due at city hall from 1st to 10th. Delinquent after December 1. District includes area between Union and EB Union, Gater, West Galer and East Galer streets. Meter rents due by the 20th of each month and delinquent on the 20th.
Reports from Portland confirm Alaska trade expansion with steamers purchased for the northern route. One ship will sail to Southeastern Alaska, another to Benard and Valdes, and two to Nome. Miller Post No. 1 elects officers including Brown as commander and Young as senior vice commander.
New sermons begin this evening at the Tabernacle church at Fifteenth avenue and East Harrison street. The Irish Presbyterian preacher Rev. and Brougher have been widely commented on. Dr meetings mark the start of a regional evangelistic campaign with ten sermons in total.
The Japanese liner Ceylon Maru, commanded by Captain Fred L. Payne, arrived port with a cargo valued about 2.6 million dollars. It carried 1,260 bales of raw silk, mostly consigned to eastern cities, and carried no passengers.
Aerie No 1 elected officers for the coming year at last night’s meeting. Officers include president Orman Irot, president Frank B Muller, chaplain A O Brace, secretary Frank Dowd, treasurer H A Heck, inside guard L Tanks, outside guard A Hilton, trustees Darney Truckee John P Brill Perry Wilson.
A brief promotional notice invites women to the Chicago Jewelry Co store at 1207 Seconday for an assortment of jeweled combs with newest designs and prices starting from Tb upward.
Washington ranch butter opens at 36 cents in Seattle markets the highest price on record and 1 cent above prior peak. Floods and ruined pastures push up forage costs while many ranchers sell cattle to cash in on high grain prices. Eastern storage sells at 30 cents, up from recent years. CG Cade urges Beatie candidate support for 1908 Republican National Convention.
The Manhattan Opera House, funded at 2 million dollars, debuts tonight devoted to grand opera. Founder Hammerstein’s dream rises with a 90 by 175 foot stage and a world class company. opening program includes Puccini’s Turandot, followed by Don Giovanni and Faust. ensemble and 5-piece orchestra touted as among America's finest.
An aged editorial urges thrift and a bank account as character building. It argues that money saved improves work readiness and promotion prospects, noting four percent interest compounded semi annually on savings at the State Bank of Seattle and inviting wage earners and others to open accounts.
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