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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Feb 03, 1906

Page

8

Bellevue Schoolboard backs Prof Flint despite choking charge

Bellevue directors investigated claims that Prof Flint choked pupil Axel Linmark and struck Sehile. They found his overall teaching satisfactory and recommended stricter discipline and a switch for minor offenses, while noting tempers flared during an incident.

Bellevue Flint Prof Bellevue School Axel Linmark Pepi Sehile Bellevue School Board Bellevue Bebovte Piint

Surveying Draws Students at State University

Surveying at the state university is popular with 85 men this second semester. Engineering students dominate the program, with a few liberal arts exceptions. After two years, graduates are deemed competent and find steady work, often on railroad and land surveys in the northwest and Alaska. Mandie Bennett led a division on the Alaska Central railroad last summer. Washington graduates hold engineering roles in railroads across the northwest, with some serving as county surveyors statewide.

State University Northwest Alaska Mandie Bennett Alaska Central Railroad Washington

Bank deposits show sharp year over year increase

Deposits on January 29 reached 97 million 026 thousand 609 dollars, up 1.57 million from November 6 1905. Surplus and undivided profits total 2.237 million dollars, rising by 27 thousand 53.55 dollars.

The Modern Mr Sikes and the Electric Light

A photograph shows Mr Sikes at 2 am drilling a hard metal door with an arc light drill. He attaches carbon to the drill to focus heat into the door while wearing smoked glasses for eye protection. The scene includes the lowered apparatus and a carbon wire setup used to bore multiple holes.

Sikes Bilme

Pure Food Crusade Targets Local Meat and Milk

The health department launches a campaign for pure meats, foods, and canned goods. Milk Inspector Woodcock tests condensed milk samples from city vendors. Secretary Ludlow says action will follow results, as Woodcock continues sampling. The board has sent the meat inspection ordinance to Dr Crichton for council approval.

Woordcock Samlew Ludiow Board of Health Yueterday

Washington entrant wins intercollegiate oratorical tryout

Martin Musner won first place at the University of Washington’s oratorical contest held in Moscow Idaho with Herbert Allens taking second. Mildred spoke on The Pathos of Progress and Chris Riedel also presented. Judges included Rev HM Mason Dr A T Betham Dr H Haggett Dr W A Stevenson Hon Reynolds and Prof David Thompson.

Tniversity of Washington Moscow Idaho Martin Musner Herbert Allens Mildred Chris Riedel HM. C. Mason A. T. Betham H. & Haggett W. A. Btevenson Reynolds David Thompson

Barracks Project Nears $200,000 Total Cost

A report notes the construction of barracks in Vancouver with a total estimated outlay close to $200,000, detailing funding sources and project scope.

Couver

Two Tugs There at Valencia Wreck Scene

The Pacific Coast company still maintains two tugs on site at Valencia, one from Victoria and one from Beattie. They have been delayed and were expected to return for two days.

The Pacific Coast Company Valencia Victoria Beatti

Countess de Castellane Seeks Divorce in Paris

The Countess de Castellane formerly Anna Gould has sued for divorce from her husband. The couple are separated and her whereabouts are unknown. Reports say she went to New York to return to her family after a quarrel with Count Boni involving alleged infidelity. An attorney is engaged to pursue divorce if reconciliation fails.

Paris Countess de Castellane Anna Gould New York Itte Boni France America Maitre Cruppl

Indianapolis Fire Destroys Heaven Gedden Factory

A major blaze at the Heaven Gedden factory in Indianapolis on February 2 caused extensive damage and losses estimated near 1000000 dollars. The fire also affected nearby wholesale operations, with crews battling the flames through the morning.

Indianapolis Ind Heaven-Gedden Overall

Pentecostal Meetings Opening in Premont

Dr. FE FPF Walker a Presbyterian evangelist from Green Cantle Indiana began Friday night at Asbury M Kehureh Premont ten days of special Pentecostal meetings under the Western Washington Holiness association. The association operates inter denominationally.

FE Fpf. Walker Green Cantle Ind Asbury M

Canadian Pacific settles suit over schooner M. Turner

Telegraph briefs report a compromise of the case against the owners of the schooner M. Turner for 2404 dollars. Sunnyside residents hosted a barbecue to welcome a new branch of the Northern Pacific. Fort Lawton upgrades costing about 25060 dollars and other Washington army posts work are authorized by the quartermaster general. Erection of several buildings is planned at Van-

Canadian Pacific Railway M. Turner Sunnyside Northern Pacific Fort Lawton Washington Van

Saunders and Lawton to redesign court house wing extension

The firm Saunders and Lawton, designers of the court house wing, are instructed to implement immediate alterations. The extension’s cost is estimated at about $26,900.

Court House Saunders & Lawton

Out for Riplinger in Seventh Ward Mayor Vote Bid

Comptroller Riplinger sought the mayoral nomination at meetings of the Pirot and Third precincts in the Seventh ward last night. Report says Pennsylvania capitalists will invest about 4 million dollars in an electrical plant on Green river to supply power to Beattie, Tacoma, and several corporations. The two corporators plan to furnish power to the Seattle Renton Southern railway.

Riplinger Seventh Ward Pennsylvania Green River Beattie and Tacoma Seattie Renton Southern Railway

Damages Sought After Interbay Train Crash

Osea Jearson sues Northern Pacific Ry for $20 176 in damages after a August Interbay collision. Pearson, a 40 year old wagon driver, was badly injured when struck by an eastbound train. he claims no flagman whistle or bell warned him. The incident destroyed his wagon and horse. he faces possible total blindness and alleges contributory fault.

Hult Osea Jearson Northern Pacific Ry Hanford Pearson Interbay Tin Eye Wight Bill Pearson Sense

Hearing Shifts to the Churches on Valencia Tragedy

Tomorrow morning Rev. F L Wharton of the First Methodist will discuss the Valencia wreck during his sermon and reveal his investigations into Marine Inspectors Turner and Whitney. Other pastors will speak on the tragedy and related investigations, with sermons aimed at clarifying biased information for congregations.

F. L. Wharton First Methodist Church Valencia Turner and Whitney Kev Theodore Joseph Temple de Hirsch Ake Tan Watney

Meeting Called to Probe Valencia Wreck Sunday

A conference is scheduled for tomorrow at 3 PM in Elke hall Alaska building top floor to unite all benevolent and commercial committees for a full fair Valencia wreck investigation. Richard Manefield White organized the meeting urging large attendance.

Elke’ Hall Alaska Valencia Richard Manefield White

University of Washington organizes boys orchestra

Mr. Owen Crim of the University of Washington is organizing a boys orchestra. The first preliminary meeting will be held at the YMCA this evening.

Owen Crim University of Washington

Sergeant Howe to Leave Signal Corps for Local Business

Sergeant G B Howe of the States signal corps will resign February 10 to start a business in the area. He will be succeeded by H C Ley in the post.

G. B. Howe The States Signal Corps H.c.ley

Fall Back on Italy Fall Back on Italy

American, Eretieh and ships scarce as firms seek Italian wares for pean porte. Windjammers Ascencion and another vessel load 26,000 barrels at Antwerp for Beattle and will head to Puget Sound soon.

Pean Porte Ascencion Antwerp Puget Sound

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