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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1905
Page
3
George Boole, vice president of the ¢ Hardware company, said the firm will not act on rebuilding the brick building until the insurance report is reviewed by directors. The company yesterday issued a $250 check to the fire fund in recognition of the tendered amount from the night of the blaze.
BREMERTON February 15 The old Iron gunboat Ranger lies in the stream by the navy yard and will be fitted up for service. Departments sent telegraphic inquiries on repair duration for commissioning and sending to the Philippines as a receiving ship. Orders to proceed with work are expected after Washington wires estimates.
At the theaters Edna Wallace Hopper presents A Country Mouse with Captain January as curtain raiser in a new satire on English society life. The Bonnie Briar Bush opens Friday for a three performance run. The Crime of Dubosq continues to draw at the Seattle with James Keane and Charlotte Deane praised. The Mahara Minstrels fill Third Avenue crowds with lively songs and a strong chorus this week, with their engagement ending Saturday night.
The Ballard council readvertises printing bids after rejecting a recommended award to Ballard News. A man about 60 disappeared after renting a rig at Ballard Livery, heading to Mud Lake to inspect timber property. Authorities fear foul play or flight. Mayor signs a measure urging state lawmakers to modify cannery laws for coast canneries. William Urquhart is named in the report.
Urquhart, a Ballard property owner and early settler, died at Seattle General Hospital at age 72 from Kright's disease. He leaves four brothers, with one present at death. Remains go to Mayfield for funeral. Council heard petitions for improvements in north and east Ballard including sidewalks. Spring avenue and D and E streets pass an ordinance costing 799.14 with 736.18 to taxpayers. Ship street improvement approved with 131 from general fund. Edgar Heycock, 14, forced his mother to surrender a piano and a 100 diamond, proving prior agreement. Superior Judge Tallman adjourned court out of respect for John Leary.
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