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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1906
Page
3
City engineers and committee study a proposed 50 year gas franchise modeled after Sheffield. Terms include city option to buy, annual price adjustments, bonds and dividends, gas quality standards, and provision for needed mains. Also notes steamer Flyer oil burner overhaul at Morans and expected speed gain.
A local ad notes a cut rate shop named COW BUTTER STORE near ist and Pike offering butter fags cheese and lard at low prices in clear sale language.
Kenton Hill residents show apathy toward district improvement efforts with no attendees at recent meetings. Secretary FY. M. Joffrey cites lack of participation after months of supposed active concern. The improvement club plans monthly gatherings to discuss new projects.
The chamber of commerce will award a bronze medal to John Seales the Greek fireman of the Valencia who tried to swim ashore with a line after the wreck. A special committee chose bronze as the best material and sought several eastern designs which have been sent for consideration.
A reader note claims a nearby grocer charges far more than Pancytown Creamery for similar dairy products and eggs. The letter urges shoppers to visit Cow Butter Store in Let and Pike to verify and choose the better price.
Memorial services were held at the First Presbyterian church for the Valencia shipwreck victims on the Vancouver coast. The crowd-filled service featured a curated music program with hymns, readings, solos, and remarks by local pastors honoring those who died in the disaster.
The Pollard troupe returns to the Grand with The Belle of New York and previews A Runaway Girl and The County Chairman. Miss Daphne Pollard stars as Cora Angele, with Teddy McNamara and Johnnie Heintz in key roles. Nearby, ships bound for New York and port town movements, plus Howard James of Great Northern leaves for the east to greet arriving Chinese commissioners.
The Rosalie shifts from Clallam to Bellingham service today, the Bellingham takes over the Clallam run, and the George E. Starr is laid up indefinitely. Crompton, a large British vessel, will arrive within three weeks under charter to load for Europe. The Mariechen wreck near False Bay is valued at about 600000 dollars. Captain Gibbs will inspect the wreck and dispatch tugs if salvage is possible. Nunivak is purchased by Captain Healy for a Kuskokwim prospecting trip. Santa Clara sails to Valdez and Seward with 200+ passengers and freight. Minnesota departs for the Orient with passengers and cargo, including 23 caskets of Chinese remains. Jefferson sails to Southeastern Alaska with freight and 50 passengers. Mapeline maple flavor advertises a convenient syrup.
Since the Valencia wreck, travelers favor the railroad over the usual steamship line between Seattle and San Francisco. Waterfront observers report a remarkable decrease in steamboat passengers on the route.
Garvey Buchanan Company buys two stocks of spring 1906 merchandise at 66 2 3 cents on the dollar. The purchase includes dry goods hosiery underwear and 1 000 samples of ladies misses and childrens garments from 14 principal U S garment makers. Prices and details to be in Sunday papers with show windows ready for display and big savings expected.
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