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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1905
Page
3
Councilmen Benjamin and Conway were missing as Dr. Matthews leveled charges at the council. Benjamin plans to return from Arkansas in a month while Conway, a steady ally of saloon interests, is noted for his absence from routine discussions.
J J Donovan of Bellingham declines regent duties citing time constraints with the Bellingham Bay Hunt. Harbormaster Kinne reports 7 131 000 feet of lumber shipped by water from Bellingham. A decomposed body identified as Frank Jones, enginee r of the Commercial block, found near Wishkah Street dock in Aberdeen. William McNally of Missoula is hospitalized after exposure with both feet and ankles amputated and left arm removed. He wandered the Bitterroot River area after becoming de mented. Temperature recorded at five degrees below zero.
Olympia reports that the joint House and Senate subcommittee favors a lightweight railroad commission bill. The railroads’ lobby defeated harsher terms, aiming for a harmless measure while maintaining influence. Harry Fairchild may chair, with modifications expected to limit broad rate control until discrimination is shown.
Corotigh Ls wae announces Melba and her company of vocal and instrumental artists will appear at the Grand tomorrow night with a royal welcome planned by city musical circles for the distinguished singer. The High School Minstrels will feature Miss Hates at the Grand on Saturday night after a Portland meeting with Manager Hogarty, with Ta coma engagements to follow.
Victor Roland, who shot his young wife and then attempted suicide, was found guilty of manslaughter by a jury. The verdict carries an indeterminate sentence from one year to life in prison. His father, a prominent attorney, had fought for acquittal.
Sacramento county district attorney moves to arrest Senators Bankers Emmons Wright and French on bribe charges. Warrants expected within 24 hours. reporter Joseph Jordan accused of soliciting funds. Cottage City arrives from Alaska with 174975 dollars in gold bound for San Francisco.
A Portland woman, Mrs. J.C. Brown, searches for her husband, said to have deserted her in San Diego months ago. Reportedly married to two others, he is described as a medium-height, well-dressed man with gray tinges. Local officials say no incriminating evidence exists.
The Washington senate rushed a bill to remove the capital to Tacoma. Introduced by Rep. Baker, the measure was referred to constitutional revisions. A secret committee reported it favorable, passing 6 to 12 under suspension. Senator Ruth tried to block the move but shifted to support and signaled reconsideration. Tacoma lobbyists push House action. If enacted, the issue may go to voters at the next general election. Mayor Wright of Tacoma among lobbyists. Senator Rands proposed dividing the state into congressional districts.
The Kosmos Line freighter Assuan has joined the Pacific coast fleet amid rising freight demand. After discharging nitre at Arlington lock the vessel sails to Everett then Port Gamble to load lumber for Puget Sound and the Panama Canal before returning to Seattle. It recently passed U S inspection authorizing passenger service from Puget Sound and California. Also, Washington Fire Insurance Association formed by 100 local bankers and business leaders seeks city backing.
The group will advertise their show with a street parade featuring the chorus and end men followed by the student body. The parade precedes the Saturday evening minstrel show and special effort has been made to ensure a splendid program for the year.
The Third Avenue melodrama Over Niagara Falls ends Saturday night after a week of crowds and a Saturday matinee. It will be followed by Nettle the Newsgiris, a new melodrama praised for its company and play, with strong notices.
Blanche Fates opens Monday night for a four performance engagement in The Darling of the Goda. The star was to premiere in Tacoma, but delayed completion of a new auditorium forced a change in arrangements. Manager Howe of the Se-
The Williama Opera company stars in Gay-Go at the Alcazar with juvenile talent praised for training and performance. Manager Williams announces Gay-Go closes Saturday night and The Gypsy Girl opens Sunday afternoon with new songs dances and a light romance threading through the operetta.
The city expects to be ready in two months to sell power to private consumers if current calculations hold. In the interim the electrical machinery required to support this rollout is being prepared or installed.
The article notes progress on installing direct current for ruin motors and constructing the floor for new machinery. It contrasts city street lighting needing 500 horsepower daily with a municipal plant capable of 1500 horsepower extra, which remains unused until the residence distribution system is completed. City officials intend to deliver power through rotaries once the residential system is ready.
Madison February 2 Governor La Follette's tax reform bill passes the senate after house approval. The measure allows collection of back taxes from railroads for the last six years and is expected to yield about a million and a half dollars from railroads.
In Olympia Fire Chief Cook lobbies for a bill to pension firemen statewide, appointed at a Pacific Coast Fire Chiefs meeting. Proposal would levy 2 percent on life policy premiums to fund benefits for aged and maimed firefighters. Also, the Buxmann flats at Eighth Avenue and Olive Street sold for 28,000 dollars to E and McCord, previously owned by John Bmann.
In superior court today William Jackson is tried on charges of passing a forged check. William Cole sues Seattle Renton & Southern Railway for 15650 damages from injuries in the line collision on October 25. divorces filed by Annie Boeves and Laura Runyan cite non support and desertion. A Japanese man, Sackamoto, was examined by an insanity commission. mind found slightly affected.
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