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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1906

Page

5

Ancient Sea Food Sparks Health Board Complaint

John Carson of 1408 Sth Av says a local restaurant served fish past its prime leading to a health department inquiry. He files suit threats after inspectors find no clear violation while another diner, John Borgstrom, reports herring with a mild decay flavor, leaving authorities unsure of action.

Board OF Health John Carson Binker Carson John Horgstrom Sanitary Inspectora Bogstrom Cleveland House Health Department

Man Threatens Life In Apartment Hallway

A man in the Olympus apartment building rans forth in early morning wear and no shoes after an alleged dispute. He claimed a voice in the hallway threatened to kill him and break up a marriage as police intervened and escorted him to safety.

Olymp Western Ward Mndt

Guests Escape Fire At Louise Lodging House

Fire swept a store room beneath Louise lodging house in Angeles on February 12. A scramble of guests crowded to the windows as smoke filled the halls. Firemen reported no injuries as nearly a dozen guests escaped with only minor scares.

Angeles Louise Lodging House

William Hickman Moore Seeks Mayor Victory At Tonight Rally

William Hickman Moore will speak at a Temple rally tonight on the municipal ticket. The address will cover utilities ownership and honest government economy in administration. F Cotterill and Ferward Brady are listed as speakers, discussing the platform and political stance.

Wiliam Hickman Moore Hedge Moore A F. Cotterill

Telegraph Briefs Report Fire Crunch and Mob Attacks

Telegraph briefs recount a fire destroying more than a quarter million dollars in property and injuring several firefighters. A New York cruiser Tennessee achieved 22.15 knots on a trial run. Police faced rioters in Chicago Streeta near a priest’s residence, and a mob hanged a black man from jail in Alabama.

Ory New York Tennessee Chicago Ala

European tensions rise after Algeciras conference

Reports say Europe trembles over the Algeciras conference fallout as nations weigh possible war. In San Francisco a mutiny on the French bark Babin Chevaye was quelled by police. Archbishop Keane attacks labor in Dubuque and President Dolan defends his Indianapolis miners conference stance.

San Francisco Europe Algeciras Germany France Keane Dubuque Dolan Indianapolis Mitchell

Thom son city engineer speaks on European churches in Tacoma

R. Wm. Thomson, city engineer of Seattle, addressed a Tacoma audience at Temple of Music hall under YMCA auspices. Though a fluent speaker, he devoted his talk to observations of European churches from his recent trip, with YMCA members contributing musical selections.

Tacoma R. WM. Thomson Seattle Temple of Music Hall Thomson Europe

Motorman Al Sheppard Leaves Seattle Electric After 10 Years

After a decade of service as a motorman for the Seattle Electric company, Al Sheppard was discharged. He had invested $900 from his earnings while seeking another $2-a-day job and recently cleared nearly $10,000 in a real estate venture near Georgetown.

Lucky Seattle Electric Company al Sheppard Georgetown

Harriman Buys Tacoma Tide Land Frontage

The St. Paul and Tacoma Lumber Co sells 70 acres of tide lands with 1300 feet of bay frontage to the Harriman interests. The sale requires Asian Pacific to improve the property and establish railroad terminals and shipping warehouses within a set period.

Tacoma St. Paul & Tacoma Lumber Company Harriman Asian Pacific

Life hangs by a thread after Interbay streetcar crash

E. Graham of Ballard, injured in the Interbay streetcar accident, remained in critical condition at Pacific hospital. He had a very bad night but showed some improvement, with his life hanging between life and death since the crash.

E. Graham Ballard Interbay Pacific Hospital Graham

Baker Falls From Elevator Shaft At Lough-Augustine

John Baker a baker for the Lough-Augustine company fell three stories down an elevator shaft at 6 o clock last night suffering internal injuries and a nap wound with fears for his recovery. He was rushed to Pacific hospital where doctors say grave fears attend his condition.

John Baker Lough-Augustine Company Nap Baker Pacific Hospital

Wet but Scrappy Man Falls From Bridge in Night River

W E T but Scrappy W H McLaughlin a laborer for C D Hillman fell into the Duwamish river shortly after 12 35 Saturday night from the street car bridge but after a cold bath managed to reach shore. He entered a Renton car intoxicated and caused a disturbance then slept in the back. As the car neared Dewamish he failed to alight and disappeared into the water shouting Bloody murder seen by passengers. A nearby woman challenged the conductor to a fight but he declined.

McLaughlin Renton Dewamish

North Yakima man named third lieutenant in Philippines

Charles H. Schuele of North Yakima receives appointment as third lieutenant in the Philippines constabulary with a salary of 1000 dollars and quarters. The senate plans to adjourn over Saturday to allow attestation of the Longworth Roosevelt wedding, and the house is expected to adjourn Friday to Monday regarding the White House wedding.

Charles H. Schuele North Yakima Philippines Constabulary Senate House White House

Aged Couple Recovers Home After Eviction Flaw

Samuel N Gustin and wife regain possession of their Keen Lake area cottage after a flawed eviction process. Parker and Brown sue Crockett and wife and mortgage holder W J Jan teh in superior court to set aside the sale and restore ownership. Umatilla reports a large California fruit and vegetable shipment, with eggs weak at 3 cents.

Samuel N Gustin Keen Lake Parker & Brown Sult Saty Crockett W. J. Janteh Umatilla California

Jeweler Robert Lurie Promises Fine Jewelry Value

Advertising copy touts Robert Lurie as expert watchmaker and jeweler at 1330% Second Ave offering high grade jewelry at moderate prices. The phrase 1330% is likely OCR error.

Robert Lurie

Morgan Family on the List Message to Miss Roosevelt

A staged wedding day message scheme from The Geattle Daily Star asks readers to sign and send ten cents with their names for a wedding greeting to Miss Roosevelt. The plan would record each contributor and cover minor transmission costs, seeking Star participation.

Miss Roosevelt Geattle Daily Star State of Washington Star Roosevelt Seattle Wash

Roosevelt Editor appeal gains Morgan family support

A boy named Morgan delivered ninety cents and the Morgan family to The Star office on Saturday. The piece notes growing enthusiasm for the Roosevelt Editor and anticipates more families joining as supporters, counting Morgan nine in total, with other dimes from similarly excited families arriving.

Morgan Star Office Roosevelt

Alice Names Rally Grows for Mina Roosevelt Greeting

The Star urges rapid response from Alices readers in Seattle to join a statewide greeting for Mina Roosevelt. The appeal seeks dozens more names each day, with Friday afternoon a final chance to participate and send ten cent stamps for the campaign.

Washington Roosevelt Mina Seattle Ten Centa Pee Mina Hoosevelt

Guide Starts for Wedding in Washington

Portland Me Feb 12 Bill Bewall Roosevelt's favorite guide started for Washington to attend the wedding of Mina Alice.

Portland Ite Washington

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