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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1905
Page
3
At Olympia the state printing bill, prepared by a subcommittee and tied to the Welch measure, was killed after a lone speech amid opposition. The joint committee shelved it, opponents disappointed as the bill was checked and knifed before a second reading.
In Olympia officials explain criminals can be freed as state funds for extradition are exhausted. Saleen Mouneur, arrested in California, was released after costs were not paid. The governor says he will sign extra extradition papers if counties cover the expenses, allowing Mouneur to remain free.
The Siwash Indian Mose Beattie suffered inhuman treatment after a camp fire accident in Charleston. He was moved to a stable without food or medical aid as authorities argued over duty. Dr Fauntleroy later treated him. prognosis is poor. Also notes on Georgetown street work and a water project offer.
Ballard prepares for the Ryther home benefit on February 15 in Junction hall. The program features a comedietta The Mouse Trap a comedy Who's to Win Him and a farce A Box of Monkeys with tickets selling steadily for a hoped for crowded 600 seat hall. City projects update shows Ship Street Fifth to Sixth avenues improvement estimated at 950 nearly paid Crawford Street 1925 paid except 417 and Hatmbiet Sloop and Murron streets 3160 paid except 854 with work including clearing rubbing grading and sidewalks.
A packing house promoter was denied a building permit after city council debate. The project, valued around $100,000, would have created a manufacturing site and nearly doubled local shipping, but objections from several district residents to living near a slaughter house led to the decision.
Olympia February 4 The house committee of labor and labor statistics rejected four bills from state labor organizations after a heated debate All four measures were indefinitely postponed The leading bill defining who shall be considered fellow servants faced strong opposition from employers and was defeated by good margins
In Olympia the house debated a relief association bill for the fire department amid a heated session. Opposition to the measure was strong but the bill progressed after extensive discussion and amendments.
Capt. W. B. Bell, of the local United States secret service, returned from Bellingham with evidence against three men accused of counterfeiting. The seized apparatus includes a mold for half dollars, plaster casts, bellows and ladle, and metal. The plant appears unused. the arrests were made by Bellingham police and the trio are held on $1,500 bonds each.
William Harrison of Bellingham was crushed by a flat car and may lose multiple lower limbs. He and his brother were watching operations near the Union Depot in Seattle when they stepped aside to let a man pass and walked into a switching car. Harrison escaped harm, but his brother was trapped under moving trucks and taken to Seattle General Hospital.
Librarian C W Smith received news of his appointment to fill a vacancy on the executive board of the American Library Association following Dr J H Hoemers retirement. The 2 000 member association already has Dudley of Denver as the only other west of the Mississippi member on the board.
At a chamber of commerce meeting the decision was made to delay action on securing the 1907 convention of the Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor until the arrival within two weeks of J Willie Baer, the society's general secretary. Leater Cole faces a superior court jury over two watches stolen from Mrs Minerva Harvey’s rooms at 403 12 Pike Street. bail set at 1000 and Cole committed for trial. The case was heard before Justice George yesterday.
In Portland, Oregon, W Reed's $1,000,000 donation plan to educational institutions is stalled as probate court questions the will's validity. Executors and heirs argue California law limits the portion for charity to at most one third of an estate, prompting a legal fight over the bequest.
Feb 24 inter class track meet forms at University Station with 24 registered, expected 40 by week’s end. Indoor events dominate except 226 and 440 yard races if weather allows. training starts immediately under coach James Knight. Rowing and crew selections are planned for spring on lake Washington. Henry L. Votan appears favored for Tacoma postmastership over Dr. Le Crone as political maneuvering noted.
A tasteless remedy promoted by temperance groups claims to reform drinkers without their knowledge. Dr J W Haines in Cincinnati invites names and addresses to mail free trial packages of Golden Specific to prove its supposedly easy cure for drunkenness.
Olympia reports the railroad commission bill is being drafted by a subcommittee and the attorney general, with the stenographer preparing the text. Chairman Dickson said the bill won t be ready for presentation to the legislature until Friday and no further meetings will occur until the bill is in condition to review again.
Advices from Hes ton Pratt company say the gunboat Newport, en route to San Juan under Commander A Merta, was sighted February 2 about 706 miles southeast of Cape Hatteras with her propeller gone. The naval tug Wahneta searched but could not locate her within 75 miles of the cape. the gunboat Hornet went out to assist.
The $4 000 home of Charlier D Fratt burned to the ground at 2 AM in Everett damaging the family plans to move today. Cause is unknown. Also noting the Seattle Symphony concert at Christensen's hall with a strong audience and soloists Miss Lewys, Mr Gastel, and Mr Blackmore.
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