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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1906
Page
1
The steamer Dora endured extreme measures to stay afloat and faced dramatic incidents. Passengers saw no land for 63 days as ice and weather battered the ship, coal ran low, rollers broke loose, the tiller failed, and crew used oil bags to absorb impact before arriving at Townsend.
After severe storms the Dora arrives in port with rudder damage and an exhausted crew. The steamship sailed from Valdes November 28 heading west and faced bad weather, losing coal and relying on sails. Two vessels search the Alaska coast for the missing ship as hope remains.
The Independent company begins phasing out Sunset phones from homes and offices in Seattle. Affected businesses and professionals must update customers and patients before August 1 1906 to avoid disruption. The committee led by M P Leary urges completion of removal notices and distribution of blanks for signatures.
Mrs. Emma Clark reported a purse theft on the Interurban between Renton and Georgetown. She described a suspicious man and offered a reward for the return of her pocketbook containing $75 and five diamond rings.
Sunday at 3 30 Judge Wy Prater of the Juvenile court will address the Young Men's club on Character Ideals. The talk should prove unusually interesting because of his many experiences with youths brought before him.
A Seattle famine drive in support of Japanese relief gains momentum with the Japanese famine fund started by the Post-Intelligencer. The Novelty Mill company offers to supply Sour at export price to aid the fund and readers may call for pricing to donate. Messages from Harriman and Whyte indicate support from U S and Canadian Pacific officials and potential national contributions.
Claud Clancy, touring Seattle in a modern society raffle style event at Motel Lincoln, visited Olympia. His mental condition led Seattle officers to a Fort Steilacoom hospital admission. he was deemed mentally disordered, not criminal. Steward Sam Woodruff hosted him at the Elks minstrel shows causing a stir and loss of small sums and a watch noted. controversy followed among performers.
City hall talks end with council committee rejecting the railroad counter proposal to cover most elevated-rail costs. Officials say unions may push a new plan as a late afternoon meeting signals continued stalemate over a multi million dollar overhead-bridge project.
After a council corporations committee meeting, railroads held a session this afternoon to request City Engineer Thomson provide an official estimate of the overhead bridges cost in the southern end. A railroad attorney noted Thomson’s figure that total costs would not exceed 126600, easing a major obstacle to the franchise solution.
The Pacific Coast Realty Company filed a formal protest with the board of public works alleging a private asphalt firm has erected a manufacturing plant on Nineteenthay between East Galer and East Highland drive. Councilman Mullen joined, calling the blockage of the street deliberate and urging action. The matter was referred to the city engineer for investigation and report.
Woodruff swears Clancy was never out of sight and entered no dressing rooms. The money and the watch are missing and the losers appear somewhat suspicious.
In Los Angeles on February 4 L B Scott and Sam Morris two laborers were badly cut in a street car fight with an unknown Black man after they insulted him Morris is expected to die from his injuries while Scott survived the assault.
The Harmony club in the second ward will hold a meeting tomorrow night at Ben Hurhall 0th and Yeeler. Herbert Jaffe, candidate for councilman from the Second ward, will likely address the gathering as policies are discussed in a strictly club affair.
Blaine Jangham Feb 24 carry 506 worth of diamonds and tied to a Vancouver BC jewelry theft on February 11. A man, unnamed, was arrested at Blaine this morning by Vancouver detective Walls who returns to the city with the prisoner. Three men were implicated. this is the second capture and a $750 reward remains claimed by several parties. Customs Inspector Weaver and Postmaster Pruner are among those seeking a share of the case while a third man’s location was rumored but not yet arrested.
A passenger train struck a street car at Bay View Wisconsin in the morning. Three persons were killed and sixteen injured as the wreck left the car crushed beyond recognition and scattered debris at the scene.
The Star confirms Matthew Dow faced threats and a near lynching in Belton Texas after moving from Scotland. Belton merchants and officials testify to his honesty and public spirit during 12 years there, supporting his later Seattle councilman at large bid and disputing exaggerated stories.
Charlie Lambert, a white trader at Katnal, survived nearly four weeks by eating clams and beach fish. The Dora, delayed since September, finally landed provisions in late December and saved him as a fierce mountain wind threatened exposure on Christmas Day. Lambert signaled with guns and a bonfire, recognizing rescuers when the Dora crew brought him aboard.
A collection of Seattle residents describe their Sunday routines across professions and ages. Replies include homemaking and walking, literary work and archery, sleeping and naps, church attendance questions, wood splitting, and family reading. One pair mentions driving a fast filly, Lady Diamond, weather permitting.
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