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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1905

Page

7

Water shutoff list after mayoral veto blocks free water

Superintendent Youngs lists churches, public schools, institutions and private homes to lose free water on January 1 following city council veto of three ordinances granting free water. The lineup includes The List, Batley Gatwert kindergarten, Ladies' Relief society, House of Good Shepherd, YWCA, Seamen's home, and multiple individuals and church groups.

Youngs Water Department Batlinger Dies’ Relief Society House of Good Shepherd J. A. Barta BB. Bmard Mra PF. Freeman All Churches Mea C Maynard Men's League of Westremeter Prosbeterian Church Myre M. A. Gardner Alice German Wayelde Mieston Heapital Sophia Benlhm Mim G. A. Absbott Elisa Runkle Steckey Lydia Peterson J. A. Moore C. J. Erickson N. OG Henrietta Lampleine L. Getchell Jordan Mount Carmel Mission Raney John Kirby Seamen's Home Mary Dennis B. Miller

Assayer Resigns as U S Mint Inquiry Winds Up

The local assay office sees a leadership change with Wing resigning under pressure as Director Roberts clears Adams related losses. Wing defends his conduct and credits a full government inquiry while Kerfoot takes the cashier post and Roberts heads to Washington to present findings to President Roosevelt.

Roberta United States Mint Adams Piles Wing Roberts Seattle Robert L. 8 Kerfoot San Francisco Frank F. Leach Washington Prest- Roosevelt

Plan for New Railway at Salt Lake City Area

Prominent mining men from Searchlight Nevada visit Salt Lake for a proposed railway project. The plan envisions a line from Nipomo California to Salt Lake City with capital stock listed at 506000 dollars. Homer Hansen presides, with J Harrington as vice president and H. Me as secretary treasurer. Work begins immediately.

Salt Lake Searchlight Nev Searchlight Northern Railway Nippemo Cal Homer Hansen J. Harrington H. Me Work Clintock

M Kay Arrested in Oregon Land Fraud Case

Kay McKay was arrested in Seattle on charges of fleecing Hiram Goddard out of 100000 in an Oregon land fraud. Chief Delaney and Detective Adams effected the arrest on orders from La Crosse Wisconsin, McKay’s residence. Goddard alleges he bought forged certificates for lands from McKay and others.

Kay McKay Hiram Goddard Oregon Seattle Delaney Adams la Crosse Wis McKay Uimlands

Wells family sues logging firm for twenty thousand

Lizzie Wells widow of David C Wells and their seven year old son Richard sue L Houghton Logging Co for 20000 damages. They claim the husband and father died after being crushed December 8 1904 between logs on a defendant train. Also noted an exam for a government chemist position in Manila set for January 3 by the United States Civil Service Commission.

Lizzie Wells David C.wels Richard Wells L. Houghton Logging Company Manila United States Civil Service Commission

Johnson Released After County Jail Hold on Murder Suspicion

John Johnson, held three weeks in Redmond on suspicion of involvement in the Frank Butchard murder, was released by Prosecuting Attorney Mackintosh who said evidence for conviction was insufficient.

Johnson Frank Butchard Redmond Mackintosh

Miss Matthews to Wed Whitworth in First Presbyterian

Miss Laura Jeanette Matthews daughter of Rev M A Matthews will marry Frederick Harrison Whitworth on December 21 at the First Presbyterian church. A bridal trip to Southern California will follow.

Laura Jeanette Matthews Slater M. A. Matthews Frederick Harrison Whitworth First Presbyterian Church California

New King of Cotton

For several seasons Joe Hoadley has been a Wall Street plunger, now occupying the title long held by Dan Sully. He has been linked with Joe Leiter in multiple deals and their joint involvement figures in the suit arising from the tangled affairs of the International Power.

Hoadley Joe” Hoadley Wall Street Dan” Sully Handley Joe” Leiter

Fatal spree ends with death of John Boden in saloon

John Boden, 19, died after a three day spree in Billy the Mug's saloon. His body was found seated behind a stove shortly after 6 am when Patrolman Anderson attempted to wake him. The death was confirmed by a morgue transport to Bonney-Watson. Abe Hommel goes on trial in New York for subordination and perjury in the Dodge-Morse divorce case.

John Boden Billy the Mug Anderson Bonney-Watson Abe Hommel New York Dodge-Morse Supreme Court

Seattle Boston Copper Stock Driven by Local Interest

Seattle residents show strong appetite to invest in mining properties as the Seattle Boston Copper Company reports remarkable stock sales. A. G. Mott of Star Boyd Building promotes honest mining ventures. A letter from J C Suland of Christopher Washington thanks for a $600.00 stallion loss settlement from Pacific Live Stock Insurance Association of Spokane and Seattle.

Seattle- Boston Copper Company Seattle A. G. Mott Star Boyd Pacific Live Stock Insurance Assn Spokane Wash J. C. Suland Christopher

Assassin Freed After Revolutionists Intervene

A reported assassin known as Voroshnikoff, a Sakharoff blacksmith who posed as deaf and dumb to approach his victim, was captured and later freed by revolutionists. The account presents a parasitic plot and political involvement surrounding the event.

Pullman Tem perance Leaders Claim Floaters Won City Vote

Superintendent ER U H Cherring ton of the Washington Anti Saloon League reports Pullman temperance forces allege the recent town election was swung by floaters and saloon loafers. He says steps will be taken to prosecute the offenders and a movement is on foot to...

ER. U H. Cherrington Washington Anti-Saloon League Pullman

Judge Frater Addresses Trinity Parish Young Men's Club

The juvenile court judge spoke on practical benefits and broad philanthropy of the juvenile court. He noted 185 cases handled so far and said the court had dismantled several troublesome gangs of bars, especially at Ross and Ballard and on Queen Anne Hill.

Judge Frater Young Men's Club Trinity Parish

Uncoupling of cars discussed. court actions listed

The report notes possible uncoupling without a man between cars. C Dambruck waived preliminary hearing on embezzlement charges of 700 dollars. W A Stevenson called by Cherry Street church. Former Poties Judge Glasgow fined for assault. Maurice Rogers found guilty of Sunday closing law violation. Change of venue notices by J B Otto and Thomas Edgcom. Posts office bids refused for mail delivery wagons. Local war veterans auxiliary meeting planned at Madrona hall. Ladhew Aid society festival and sale at Fremont M B church with refreshments.

C. Dambruck San Franccisco Distributing Company Superior Court W. A. Stevenson Anacortes Cherry Street Presbyterian Church Poties Glasgow P. W. Davin Charles Baxter Maurice Rogers Redmond BE. A. Chase J. B. Otto Thomas Edgcom Rogers Post Office Department Washington Madroma Hall Diet RE. Jefferson Ladhew Aid Esciety Fremont M. B

Brooks & Co Store Offers Varied Christmas Gifts

An OCR fragment notes a KN page ad for Brooks & Co promoting a wide selection of stylish, quality Christmas gifts and good workmanship. It mentions location Jan and Ave and Bee Page for additional information.

KN. Hrooks & Co Jan and Ave

Canvass of Vote Shows Annexation Shift in City Election

CANVAS THE VOTE CANVAS THE VOTE Dec. 14 notes five fewer votes for annexation and two more against, with official tallies for mayor clerk treasurer attorney and health officer. It records Wylie Robins Ingalls for mayor Murdock Hazen Jas person for clerk and Stewart Watson Le Adama for health officer, plus Had the luckiess teamster inquiry and insurance pitch by Pacific Live Stock in Spokane.

W. H. Hazen Julius Jasperson W. F. Grill I. Rathe Gus Lin Por P. W. Stewart T. O. Watson M. le Adama Thomas

Sewer Contract Award and Local Route Protests

H. Dahlatrom secured the lowest bid for the B. Bateet sewer contract linking with the Spring av main sewer. A second av sewer project between Park and Ship faced protests for cost, and a grading and sidewalk petition for KH. Polk between Maarten av and eastern city limits was granted. The Eastern av post walking route was referred back for more signatures. The Second ward members acknowledged protests and committee reviews on multiple items.

H. Dahlatrom B. Bateet Second Av Park and Ship KH. Polk Maatern Av Clip B. Post al Becondav

Silk or Linen Handkerchiefs At Low Prices

Silk or linen handkerchiefs offered in plain fancy or initial styles by N Brooks & Co at 133nd Ave. Prices range from 26 cents to $1.60 each. Ready for purchase with a wide variety on display.

London Second Ave Guy's Tekac Lurie

Local Notices and Community Events

Brownell Coleman and Everett attorneys filed a bill in equity with U S Marshal Hop eo and Seattle Tacoma power ey regarding actions at the Georgetown public school with proceeds to fund a Georgetown school library. Green Lake Christian church women host a shadow social at Kidd's hall next Saturday at 7 30 p m. Cherry Street Presbyterian church women run a Christmas sale of home cooking and other goods Friday afternoon and evening December 15. L Gordon obtained a warrant for Henry Wiley a jailmaker at Smith cove following a complaint at the prosecuting attorney's office. U S District Attorney J A Frye filed suit at Tacoma against the Northern Pacific Railroad for violations of the safety appliance act requiring proper drawhead appliances on couplings.

Brownell @ Coleman Everett United States Hopeo Seattle & Tacoma Georgetown Green Lake

Brooks and Co. Men’s Full Dress Shields Ad

An advertisement for N. Brooks & Co. at 1331 2nd Ave promotes full dress shields and related menswear items. The note invites readers to see Page 6 for a detailed listing and good job opportunities.

KB. N. Brooks & Co 2Nd Ave

City Bids Map for Hallard Boulevard Link

City engineer ordered to draft a connecting map between Hallard boulevard and Beattie artery. Board of control acted swiftly bypassing student input to protect university finances and keep athletic debts from rising.

Hallard Boulevard Beattie

Anso dated Students Amend Athletics Board Control Election

A noon meeting of Anso dated Students at the university passed an amendment to the constitution of the A B U W vesting the election of general manager of athletics in the board of control. Previously the general manager had been elected by the entire student body.

Board of Control University A. 8 U. W

Weather forecast shows rain tonight and Thursday

Occasional rain is forecast for tonight and Thursday with light to fresh south winds.

Beattie Hosts Pain and Fancy Suspender Show

Local retailer EN Brooks & Co 1271 offers Pain and Fancy Suspender displays with prices ranging from 0 cents to 3 dollars per pair. Largest and best showing advertised to attract shoppers.

Beattie EN. Brooks & Co Ieee

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Batley Gatwert Kindergarten Assayer A. Wing M’kay Miss Matthews King OF Cotton Boston Everett True Averett Noveselitz The Sassin of Sakharoff Voroshnikoff Fowne Dents Perrin Ballard Council Luckiess Cherry Street Pacific Live Stock Insurance Association of A. G. Moir Yale Royal Micycle Peerless Hiewrle Reading Branding Yale Meycle Wolff American Iver Johnson Pierce Mieyele Hendle Spinning’s Cash Store Becon*t Avenue Thompson Furniture CO First Avenue Pike Street Jardiniere Wil Pike Edison Phonograph Victor High Aeolian D. S$. Johnston Avenus Burke Building Lion Clothing House Main St Colman Building Lyon's Alcock Castoria Waterman Pena Tim Ratanla Oor Great Northwest A. Bridge & CO Bon Marche Regal
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