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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1905
Page
7
The committee decided to send a certified copy of Ryan's testimony to Jerome and urge him to begin proceedings to punish Ryan for his refusal to answer questions about Harriman's offer to buy part of the Equitable stock.
The corporations committee met to consider the franchise requested by Seattle Electric for a street car line on Second Avenue. Indications suggest council and company will reach an agreement and grant the franchise, with the common-use clause limited to a shorter distance than first proposed. Some believe Seattle Electric aims to forestall Councilman Murphy's municipal ownership ordinance.
Steamer Jefferson arrives from the north on Thursday and the Shawmut prepares to sail to the Orient with 14 000 tons of freight. The bark Admirale Cectile loads wheat while Dakota French gets inspected. Libel filed against barkentine Amazon for 297 50 by sailor C Swenson. Deputy Marshal Gritman noted the case at Port Blakeley. The Wille A Holden, of Globe Navigation, is chartered to carry lumber from Port Gamble or Port 4 to the Francisco agents.
A city council panel investigating service issues convenes Tuesday. Four houses at 413, 415, 421 and 423 Avenue were vacated this morning by order of the board. The note mentions deaths and unsanitary conditions amid the closure. Page 6.
A brief dialogue shows Youths debating education and time off. One asks about vacation ending, the other notes they are routinely found in schools, reflecting a light local exchange on daily routines.
The plague report from Kobe was received by the health board this morning. Peter Mitchell, a wandering Gypsy, was arrested for vagrancy in South Seattle. Mrs Callie H Howe of Missouri visits Seattle as guest of Mrs Margaret Platt. Judge Yakey ruled against J Scripture in the Scripture Motherway case, ordering costs. US Marshal Hendry and G M Brokaw travel to Spokane amid land fraud allegations. James F Nicholson barely avoided electrocution on a live wire. Five hunters face charges for deer hunting with dogs. several fined or discharged.
Allangham Dec 8 Joseph H. Mason a leading business man and major property holder was fatally injured last night after a fall from the top of a refrigerator car on the street railway line He was taken to St Luke's hospital where four doctors are working to save his life
Prosecuting Attorney Mackintosh filed a formal charge of assault and battery against ex Police Judge Joseph M. Glasgow for allegedly striking the complainant three times in the face yesterday afternoon in an office in the Alaska building. Glasgow was arrested and released on recognizance for trial before Justice P. V. Davia. He indicated willingness to face disbarment proceedings if pursued.
Oliver Hunter of Tacoma recounts being urged aboard a Vancouver ship by a Swede named Ole Swansen. In Yokohama Swansen allegedly defrauded him of several hundred dollars with a promise of a harvest, using funds to buy silica and merchandise smuggled back home. Hunter returned and pressed for repayment aboard the Prussia.
A Lakeside Improvement Club was formed last night in the district east of Rainier Heights to improve that city portion. Officers elected include H. Rief as president, G. De Brita as vice president, and A. C. King as secretary and treasurer. The Odell Construction Company won a contract worth 5200 for building parts of the new Hydraulic Supply Manufacturing plant in South Seattle, with work underway in the municipal lighting plant under a direct owner generator project. About a dozen large machines will be installed, supplied by Stanley Electric Company. Harlow Shoes 2.85. Bankruptcy Sale at 1217 First Avenue.
Secretary Shaw states he did not intend relieving the money market and that the subject was not discussed at today’s cabinet meeting. The denial follows press speculation about measures from the administration.
Mutineers seize ships at Sevastopol raising Baratoff and weighing anchor for Kerch. Admiral Cheuknin storms the mutineers, recommends six months of noncommissioned ships. Pat Crow wins acquittal in Omaha on shooting charge. awaits trial on highway robbery tied to Kadie Cudahy kidnapping. McCurdy resigns from Mutual directors. divorce granted to Mathilda Clough with $1266 settlement.
The auditing committee meets this afternoon to audit the bill of the month. The regular monthly board meeting will be held this afternoon. Page 4 invites readers to tell thousands of people what they want.
Judge Griffin sums up Leona Waters and Atella Brantey suit over a Madison Avenue furniture sale. Waters claimed Mea Stanley agreed to buy and pay mustered $160 down with $460 remaining, Branley contested the contract and sought return of $150, Judge Griffin awarded Branley $150 and costs.
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