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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1906
Page
5
Ministers form Federation of Churches uniting Roman Catholics to Congregationalists to challenge the Republican slate in the municipal election. George B Logan runs against Jah Kirachner with nightly rousing meetings led by ministers and prayers.
The Northern Pacific outlines plans to build a main bridge across the Columbia and associated spans to reach Portland, with two 265 foot approach spans and a 465 foot draw, totaling about 2440 feet. Construction aims to replace old pivots and create a double tracked crossing to bear heavy traffic.
The mayor appoints a 25 member citizen committee to advise city actions. The committer selection aims to broaden city oversight and include diverse local voices for policy input.
Tomorrow in the assembly hall high school students will compete in a oratorical contest honoring Washington birthday. Six finalists were chosen from many written orations for cash prizes of 20, 15, and 10 dollars. The event attracts strong student interest and rooting for favorites is expected. Revival meetings at the Free M EK Church Green Lake continue under Dr. Cawood of Portland Oregon.
Everett and Michigan sailors prepare for two round contest at Hingham on March 19. Lipton offers Bowton Yacht Club a cup for two win condition in the Yacht Racing association event in Massachusetts. Pete Lohman battling paresis in Southern California. Grandma te remembered as a popular Lehman fan in 42 years of baseball. Dr Josiah H Penniman speaks on Old Testament insights at Pennsylvanias Explorations in Babylonia. Police report vandalism at 310 26th Ave and burglary at New Haven house room.
Fonda faced possible charges of obtaining money on false pretenses after a local photographer testified that he and B A Lapa arranged last October to supply seven stores with counterfeit coupons for platinum photographs. Lynn allegedly signed contracts in blank and printed extra coupons and contracts, pulling in money from more than 30 stores across Seattle Ballard Renton and associated areas.
A speaker warns that in the near future only about one tenth of the girls applying for accommodations can be housed in the present quarters, highlighting a severe shortage and the need for action.
Mrs Mabel Magrath of Spring and Seventh received a letter from Ronald Amundsen, the Norwegian explorer who recently relocated the pole and traversed the Northwest Passage. The note conveys thanks as Mrs Magrath offered $600 to finance the endeavor.
Sunset Telephone announces a 26 cent rate cut for Hillman City Southeast Seattle and Rainier Beach reducing monthly service from 2.00 to 1.60. The company says 10 party lines will be converted to four party lines as quickly as possible while maintaining the lower rate.
An urging pitch promotes buying Seatte-Heston Copper Company shares on installment at 60 cents each with a March 1 price target of 76 cents. The ad claims the stock could reach $100 per share and warns chances may not be repeated, urging readers to act now.
College sophomores battled for the 187 Tyee editor and business manager post. Ed Dalby led with 63 votes needing three more for a two thirds threshold. Ray Anhard Coulter Murphy split 51 44, prompting a motion to postpone the election until next Tuesday amid intense rivalries.
The city had a prolonged dry period in February until recent days when three and a half inches of moisture fell. This rainfall raises the month’s total to the average, ending a 16 year record of unusual dryness noted by the weather bureau.
In Ogden Utah Fred F Chambers council president was found guilty of taking money from the treasury. The trial of other councilmen has begun as the case unfolds further in the court.
President John Mitchell of the miners union arrives in Pittsburg for a conference with the committee leading the campaign to oust Patrick Dolan from the district presidency. This development marks a key moment in the leadership struggle.
Miss May Walker, secretary, announced yesterday that after a year of deliberation the Young Woman's Christian Association will construct a $15,000 building in the near future.
Dr Minor Morris released correspondence with the president over his wife being expelled from the White House by force. Secretary Loeb reported the investigation found the arrest justified and that force used was necessary to carry it out.
Insal ds offers German Scotch English and American floor coverings in stone parquetry wood and tile imitations. Prices range from 1.35 to 175 per square yard. The products are described as durable and wear resistant.
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