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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1906
Page
5
Across several municipalities voters weighed annexation and consolidation. Ballots in Seattle area wards approved annexation or consolidation, while Bremerton and Georgetown saw GOP majorities for most offices. Renton elected a socialist to council, closing saloons at midnight marked the era’s last note.
Ravenna voters will hold a special election next Tuesday to decide on municipal annexation with Seattle. Polls open 1 to 7 pm at Sunner's grocery store.
Mankind Ba White, a tailor at Collins building, personally oversees every suit and overcoat to guarantee satisfaction. A new line of Christmas goods is now in his shop, and customers are urged to see them for the customization and individuality offered.
Delegates from across Oregon gather in Eugene to push for drastic legislative action and to create a new railroad commission. The meeting targets Harriman lines as lumber mills shut, farm products decay, and a fuel famine grips eastern Oregon.
Maxine Elliott opens a two night engagement in Her Own Way at the Seattle theater with a crowded advance. Maz Figman stars in The Man on the Box at the Seattle theater starting Friday, featuring Beatrice McClure in the cast. Quincy Adams Sawyer returns at the Seattle theater next Sunday with regular prices. The City of New York at Lois theater draws crowds, matinees daily except tomorrow and Friday. Wonderland Exhibit features a popular train robbery display all week. Star Theater Vaudeville presents Burt Farlie the banjoist and the act Out of Eight with three acrobats on the bill.
A saying contrasts poverty with a stone wall of savings. It urges starting a savings account with the State Bank of Heat tle, promising 4 percent interest compounded semi annually on all savings accounts.
Gerald Vitagerald, once a California ranch owner and Irish landlord, was granted a divorce on grounds of cruelty and adultery. The case cites alleged kicking over dislike of his wife’s American accent. The wife, formerly Miss Nieho of Pennsylvania, married him during a Pacific voyage.
Washington committees on foreign affairs report favoring ratification of the Algeciras treaty, proceeding in the Senate and House this week. The action signals alignment with European agreements and U S diplomacy on maritime and alliance issues.
Police Inspector B Sheeremietoff was fatally shot this morning in St. Petersburg. The assailant killed himself. Commissioner John L. Rice filed his annual report noting the fish industry’s value at 7,044,005.50 dollars between Dec 1, 1905 and Dec 1, 1906 and urging 46 legislative recommendations after the international conference with Colombia and the state.
The finest and daintiest baby creations are shipped in freight cars and displayed at the Bo and Joneton Co on Second Avenue despite severe weather. The exhibit showcases a range of fine infant items and signals strong demand for the new line.
The D. B. Johnston Co. announces a holiday stock surge with Chickering Baby Grand pianos newly arrived for Christmas gifts. Also featured are Kimball, Hobart M. Cable, Story & Clark, Metrostyle pianos, and Edison and Victor talking machines, plus small instruments. Flexible terms offered. visit 900 Second Ave. today.
Denniston reports difficulty in freeing tackle from hundreds of cable and buoy lines as crews search for Dix. The West Seattle crew ships away the equipment, and another attempt to locate Dix is planned for tomorrow. Captain Bernstein’s actions raise questions about reporting and safety procedures aboard. Mayor Johnson opposes the president’s navy plan, citing concern over officers’ welfare and need for caution.
Suits in broadcloth and mixed tweeds with jackets and blouses, skirts, and a sale on knit items. Price reductions include a suit at 14.50 from 27.50, and other items such as gold and pearl handled pieces, black silk fabrics, and fine black broadcloth umbrellas advertised as Christmas gifts.
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