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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1904
Page
8
A dispute among Spring avenue property owners, Mohr to C streets, over sidewalk installation continues after petitions and protests reach the council. The issue, tied to sewer assessments last summer, will be reviewed by the committee of the whole next Friday night.
City Engineer James presented the 1904 report showing 24220 feet of lumber for walks and 750 dollars for engraving and earthwork. Contracts awarded 42800.18 dollars. unfinished work 6612.28. commissioned contracts 36206.46. total commissioned 151,916.51. Building permits totaled 262,905 with 669 permits issued. James praised council and left maps of sewers and walks. The water superintendent was authorized to buy pumps. An interurban railway extension proposal was referred to the committee. Fred Branstead left the city after a fraud case. Fire escapes on three-story buildings referred to committee. ordinances call for such escapes. Old council adjourned. new council to meet next Tuesday to confirm mayoral appointments.
Police hold Bogart may have been struck by a Beatie Electric car or fallen on the tracks before the crew found him in the southern city area. No inquest will be held unless evidence shows he was not killed by the vehicle. Many suspect murder but lack proof.
The local actors union may sue Edward R. Lang of a Pacific Coast Amusement company for breach of contract. Morris and his family, known as the Sandow Midgets, endured severe hardship after Lang allegedly discharged them in Boise and failed to pay promised wages, prompting legal action and union support. Fire damages Morrison’s East Union Street grocery, $800 loss, unknown origin.
A Portland couple drew a crowd on a busy street as a woman beat her husband Frank Dolan, former city police officer, after accusing him of infidelity. Patrolman Kay intervened, sending Dolan home as his wife defended the assault, saying she pursued him for dating another woman.
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