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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1905
Page
5
Morality clashes with Braddock Steel circles as Ellis, Ellie Corey, and four other women face public scrutiny. The corporation's president could have reformed the situation, critics say, amid a damaging family scandal.
A. A. Corey, father of the Steel corporation president, condemns his son's conduct. He laments a woman enduring poverty for a man, noting Mrs. Corey supported Bilis through hardships and bearing children, and warns he may sever ties if the son proceeds with alleged plans.
Braddock Pennsylvania December 21 1912 James B Crey uncle of William Ellis Corey president of United States Steel condemns Ellis Coreys decision to divorce his wife for an actress He recalls past advice to Ellis urging Christian business conduct and laments the resulting scandal and reputational harm to the Corey name.
City officials and the Seattle Electric Company discuss resolving the fight over pole wires without litigation. Corporation Counsel Calhoun and Mayor Ballinger plan talks with Danworth and Grant to avoid court, while a meeting with Superintendent Youngs was held to advance settlement.
The Seattle Tacoma Power company notified the corporations committee it would accept the heating franchise pending before the council. The franchise was approved with a flat rate of 70 cents per square foot of radiation for the season.
The Seattle Commercial club with 625 members plans a colossal banquet at the Hotel Stander on Thursday evening January 28 to honor its new officers with ceremonies. Gov Mead and high officials are expected to attend and deliver addresses. Invitations are being prepared and issued promptly as the club grows rapidly.
Clearing land near Bellingham and other regional developments fill a broad list of items. Controversies include anti-saloons in Wenatchee, a county seat move for Hoquiam, and the Wenatchee Commercial Club reorganization. Bonds offered in Puyallup, a new Chehalis river bridge near Porter, and a push for joint rail and irrigation actions are noted along with political and legal tangles across several towns.
Yesterday afternoon an unknown man was run down by a Great Northern train at Interbay. He died at Seattle General Hospital. The body was taken to Bonney-Watson for identification. He is believed to be a laborer.
Last night Mrs. Styrie of Portalad reported the loss of gold ware and a chatelaine pin. The town's police presence did not prevent the theft, highlighting gaps in security during the Christmas shopping period.
Blanch Walah stars in The Woman in the Case as she tours the West this spring with Seattle stops. Tickets go on sale at the Grand for Frisky Barnett who has gone blind. The Innocent Maids opens on Sunday at Seattle for a week. Burlesque features The Joly Girls closing Saturday. The Jolly American Tramp and The Girl from Sweden run next week at Third Avenue. The Counsel for the Defense with Mr and Mrs Robyns appears at the Star theater this week. Japanese students will hold te.
New York Dec 21 The Penn Virginia railroad tunnel caved in this morning under the North River burying five men who were rescued after severe injuries.
Washington notes a rise in postal receipts and Alaska trade growth while a Columbia River road project advances. Engineers place the Tieton project cost at 155 dollars and a Bunnyside plan at 40 dollars per acre with 600,000 acres to be irrigated, water for 400,000 women only. Representative Hoole defends cotton. Needham urges Cuba reciprocity. railroads pledge rebate disclosures. DMK moves inauguration date.
Corporation Counsel Calhoun issued an opinion yesterday holding that a franchise granted by the city council may be amended or renewed under applicable municipal law. The ruling centers on the council’s authority to regulate local franchises and potential constraints on terms.
A remark linked to the annexation of South Beattie suggests disputes over the legality of extending territory without formal action by local officials. The fragment points to questions about authority and process in the annexation.
Ballard council resolves to purchase 24 acres of land in the northwestern city area for a public park. McVay and Holcom Lumber Co will close 10 days for plant enlargements including a new $16,000 planing mill. Shelman Bay Shingle Co begins rebuilding burned kilns.
The largest and best showing of Plain of Fane eo Suspenders in Seattle. 3.00 a pair at BR. N. Brocke & Co, iat and ave.
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