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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1906
Page
6
A jumble of classified items lists situation wanted ads, rent notices, and business directory entries. It mentions cash in advance, billing, and varied line counts, plus stock notices, auctions, loan ads, and real estate inquiries with multiple addresses and names interwoven.
Detective DBareke cataloged five aliases for J. H. Bordeaux during image indexing for the rogues gallery. The man, already serving a life term for highway robbery in Walla Walla, has prior terms in Kansas Montana New Jersey state penitentiaries.
Capt Fite Herrigan, commander of the Canadian Mounted Police at Cercrom Yukon, notes the Carcroms mines are doing well and shows the unit remaining in Cercrom.
In Indianapolis Indiana Mary Stubbs 25 a stenographer and daughter of Yates Stubbs is appointed chief of the state bureau of statistics the first elective office won by a woman in Indiana Gov Hanly selected her to fill the unexpired term and she will serve until January 1909 Her background includes Earlham College and a business college and she gained support through her cordiality at the Republican convention.
At a special meeting the city council chose two blocks for stables and repair shops on McLellan Street near the Grant Street bridge. The Tide Lands blocks 299 and 233 were considered, with a final vote of 10 to 5 in favor. The price set for the city is $100,000.
The council introduced an ordinance to issue the $500 000 park bonds in a single block to the lowest bid. This delays Park Commissioner Blaine's plan to sell the bonds in denominations of $100 or more to individual subscribers.
Corporation Counsel Scott Calhoun has not finished drafting the license and revenue ordinance depriving the mayor of his prerogative to approve saloon bonds. Protests pour in from churches and improvement clubs as the ordinance remains unsettled.
The park board vows prosecution of those found guilty of cutting trees in Woodland Park for use as Christmas trees. Authorities emphasize preservation and lawful use of park timber.
Mayor Moores signature is the final act needed as Southeast Seattle is poised to become Seattle's Twelfth ward after the council adopted the elections and boundaries committee report approving the petition for annexation.
The council last night adopted the corporation committee report granting the Wightman Muckier franchise and ordered the ordinance to be published.
Last night’s council session, the shortest in months, completed routine matters and adjourned to allow members to finish Christmas shopping. The sole business beyond routine items was ordering watermain work on Miabth Ave south and grading the Terry Ave north improvements.
H. Ross, a laborer, told police he slept at the Standard saloon overnight and awoke to find a silver watch and gold chain missing from his person.
Andrew Carnegie donated 100000 dollars to the College of Physicians in Philadelphia to aid the construction of a home and library. The gift is contingent on the college raising the rest of the needed funds, with 50000 already secured.
A local Gideons group forms Gideon camp No. 2 with O. L. Jaacobs named president and E. J. Fuller of Seattle as secretary. The organization aims to promote a higher standard of morality among commercial travelers.
In Seattle matinees run this afternoon at all venues. Florence Roberts stars at the Grand in The Strength of the Weak to large audiences. Tilly Olson, a Swedish dialect play, comes with a fine company. The Girl I Left Behind Me at the Lote buffs western humor. The Pantages Stock Company handles it with skill. The Mas cot at Castle Gardens features Amaden Opera company with Lauretta Taylor and troupe.
At the Star Theater yesterday afternoon John W. Considine’s house was full and people stood to watch. Evening crowds filled Secondav vaudeville houses as the same strong show promises continued full houses all week with headliners the Prentice Three, an Irish sketch trio, Cooke and Robert, Kipp and Kippy jugglers, Claire Maynard singing, George Armstrong impersonations, Eddie Roesch sacred song The Christ, and a cloud chase comedy titled The Villain Still Pursued Her.
Christmas cheer prevails on the waterfront as Alaskan steamers tie up and longshoremen take a day ashore. The Humboldt and Spokane sail tomorrow to southwestern points and San Francisco, while the Jeanie heads to Valdez and Seward. Local sound boats operate today, many adorned with evergreens and Christmas decorations.
The Georgetown publications by B. E B. Teachner and G. W. and Lon merge. The resulting paper will be issued as the G Gazette News, replacing the two former titles.
Vienna reports Muller Von Hengerver of Austria has resigned with a resignation to take effect next month. The Austrian ambassador remains a prominent wealth holder and a leading figure in society at the capital.
John Anderson, described as colored, was arrested last night by Officer Cummings on a charge of shrubbery in a city park. Police say he was suspected of cutting down Christmas trees in Kinnear Park. He was released on a $10 bail.
Jas M Milburn of 715 VT reported to police yesterday afternoon that a kit of pewter tools was stolen from the New Arcade block.
Regular brushing after meals keeps teeth presentable and strong. A home tooth wash using soap based solution plus glycerine and wintergreen aids cleaning and taste. Use hard brushes for thorough cleaning and occasional pumice for stains. hydrogen peroxide serves as antiseptic rinse.
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