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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1906
Page
8
The history of Sunset Telephone shows repeated clashes between business leaders and the company over service quality and rates. In 1900 a council member pushed franchise revocation amid strikes and poor pay, ending with wage increases after a conference with company and local representatives.
M H H reports he has been seen at his New York office daily this week denying rumors of a serious liver cirrhosis. He says a breakdown is not indicated nor expected and continues working mornings at his office.
The Bank of Blaine is incorporated with capital stock of 25 000 dollars. The Northern Pacific buys a right of way for a Pasco to Riparia branch. Gleason dies after being hit by a train near Kent. Seattle financiers travel to North Yakima to pursue options and plan a 25 000 dollar factory canning plant with two possible sites considered by B Bussell and Andrew Weber of Seattle.
Patrolman H. C. Cummings, a new officer, arrested F. W Morrie at 6 15 this morning in a Wasst saloon on a larceny from the person charge. Morrie is believed to be a clever pickpocket with activity in the town's lower end. Cummings receives congratulations on his capture.
The grammar school athletic league holds its annual meet this afternoon at the armory with eight schools entered.
The event features evenly matched boys with exciting contests. A silver loving cup will go to the top scoring team. The armory seats many spectators and parents are expected to attend to watch the youngsters in action. Dr. B F Roller of the A C acted as starter.
Coach Cutter at the university will hold field days to test the new track squad. Jarvis, a former Seattle star, shows early strength with discus beyond 100 feet and hammer leading. Tolstrop, new to the 16 pound shot, already shows four feet. King and O'Brien anchor the high hurdles as fresh material fills the rest of the events. A meet with Oregon may be arranged in May.
Magnus Nordstrom, prisoner in the city jail, died in his cell yesterday afternoon from effects of excessive drinking before arrest. He was found in a shack with John Strum when Strum died January 14, reportedly a brother of Charles Nordstrom, a Seattle hang victim, though police doubt the claim. A university assembly Monday morning will feature violin cello and piano solos by John R K Gibbe Karl Smith and Eversteins Hose.
Miss Patline Thorne Strong, daughter of Charlies H Strong, married Reginald Ronalds of New York at St Pauls Episcopal Church with Bishop Spalding officiating. Attendant was Mathilda Townsend. guests included prominent New York, Philadelphia and Washington figures. Ronalds, son of Mrs Pierre Lorillard Ronalds of London, was a member of Roosevelt era Rough Riders.
Three men received seven year terms in the penitentiary today before Judge Frater. G Gustaveen the printer convicted of forgery and other offenses drew seven years after denial of a new trial motion. James Keefe Robbery at Rainier Hardware and Frank Motonbridge also got seven years. Fred Straus pled guilty to petit larceny and drew 60 days. O'Donnell pleaded not guilty. Peterson Jewell Connell and Renter were arraigned and given until Monday to plead.
A. Zeeve of Chicago Junk company is freed after prosecutors drop further action for acting as a stool pigeon. He was acquitted of buying stolen goods. Jacob Furth and Judge Thomas Burke testified to his good character, boosting the defense.
August and Eugene Peterson of the Independent Messenger service were arrested by Officers Clark and Mayon at 12 56 this morning as suspects in connection with several cigar stand robberies. A quantity was seized.
A pair was taken into custody after authorities found unclear quantities of tobacco and other items in their business place. Weather forecast predicts rain tonight and Sunday with moderate southeast winds.
Two male and two female plaintiffs filed divorce complaints in Superior Court. Macon Russell seeks control over his relationship with Florence Russell due to daily entertaining while he works and mystery over visitors. Alfred Jarvis and Prudence Jarvis wed in Sandwich Ontario. desertion cited. Elizabeth McCrae seeks separation from William McCrae. couple met in Ontario. Fred Grant and Emma Ora dispute happiness and finances as Grant alleges late nights and questions about her whereabouts. he accuses her of assault with pokers and weapons.
Clarence 10. Martin Victor Yodnick and Harlan Trumbull were chosen in a try-out to represent the University of Washington in a debate against Pacific University of Oregon. They will travel April 20 to Forest Grove, Ore. Martin leads as senior and former junior forceant. Zednick edits The Pacific Wave. Trumbull is a junior in chemistry.
The Washington Supreme Court today affirmed damages awarded to Isanen Hheehan and the Maison Warberie in a case against the Pierce County board of education. The decision cites the theater pedagogy program at the state university and notes ongoing educational reforms. Lumber industry details mention a price of lumber at $2 per thousand feet, with Fairroad cited in the dispute.
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