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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1905
Page
3
Work to move the library from its current building to a new lot east of Fifth Avenue proceeds rapidly as a steam shovel excavates Fourth Avenue for a new market. Colonel May watches progress anxiously, awaiting the market opening and brisk stall calls.
Before completion the builder estimates every stall will rent quickly once occupancy begins. The complex will be a city in itself with more than 1,000 people employed in the stores it will house.
A Victoria party presented Captain Cousin, then in command of the Queen during the Queen fire incident, with a gold headed cane on his visit to the port. Captain Wallace accepted the gift on his behalf since Cousin was not aboard the steamer Queen on this trip.
Cleveland report notes the late Grand Duke Sergius protege shown with unknown tendencies. Judge Taylor overruled defendants motions to quash three Indictments against Mrs Chadwick and planned her plea of not guilty. Central Market stockholders set meeting in Bailey Building offices tomorrow.
The Wheeler & Wilson Manufacturing Company opens a wholesale and retail store at 1529 2nd Avenue to display late styles for family and manufacturing use. A few rent and show-worn machines remain available at cheap prices. Call.
In Olympia on February 28 the Kennedy commission bill faced defeat 4 to 16 as radicals gain momentum. They claim 26 votes with Baker switching to support later Crane Belter Dickson measure. Railroads push back through Grosscup Stevenson while money and court threats loom.
Olympia amid a wave of reform bills Representative Mare introduced a measure to employ state and county prisoners on public highways. The plan mirrors a version by Pancher killed in committee and closely resembles Hare’s bill recently debated.
Governor Mead named John B. Vakey of Port Orchard to the new Kitsap county superior court judgeship created by the Snohomish Kitsap district split. Vakey is a leading Kitsap County attorney and bar member.
An arrested man under the name Has Delusions N De Fault was taken to the police station by Patrolman Cameron and booked on insanity. He became violent in his cell, was moved to the county jail, manacled, and guarded for the ride to profanity hill.
An advertisement extols Dr Kilmer swam p Root kidney and bladder remedy claiming it cures kidney trouble and offers a free sample bottle and information book. It asserts symptoms signal trouble and urges readers to send address to Kilmer & Co in Binghamton New York for samples and testimonials.
Staff correspondence from Olympia reports a radical Crane Reiter Dickson commission bill set to pass the senate. The plan pits railroads against a new regulatory body and a political machine, with key appointees Fairchild Heustis Rockwell and secretary Dickson tied to Wilson era influence.
The piece discusses Governor Mead and Senator Wilson amid lobbying, appointments, and political maneuvering. It notes Wilson’s loyalty to friends and his influence over executive actions, including appointment power. The text mentions J. B. Yakey, a loyal Wilson appointee as superior judge of Kitsap County.
The article argues railroad managers misjudged public sentiment by opposing commission legislation and opposing Tacoma’s Republican convention. It claims rail interests control King County politics and aimed to build a state machine to resist reforms, marking setbacks with Senate confirmation of George Stewart as Seattle postmaster and now the commission bill passing.
Mrs. K Miller of 1614 Terry Avenue reports a thief stole a dress suit case on a Northern Pacific train containing papers, silverware, a lunch and several wine bottles. She chased the thief but lost him in the crowd. case labeled T J Arnold Everett. Police notified and she reported loss at headquarters.
Charlotte Deane portrays Kundry and James Keane stars as Parsifal in the Brandt Braume company production with special effects and costumes drawing strong audiences. Also this week Third Avenue features Lovers Lane with Louise Brandt noted for her pleasing personality.
An old time ad touts O. K. Washer with 1.00 down and 10 cents daily payments claiming two hour large wash and full warranty. It also promotes the Double ting Bucksaw that’s sharpened by changing ends. Various saws listed including One-Man Saws and Boynton’s Crosscut Saws priced per foot.
Rehearsals are underway for The Siege of Fort Frayne to be presented Friday and Saturday nights by Company A Signal Corps National Guard. The company hopes for a crowded house as they aim to deliver a strong entertainment.
The Renton Hill Improvement Club will discuss the proposed Moore street railway next Thursday night. Mr Moore Mr Gilman and Engineer Cotterill are invited to explain routes and service for Renton Hill saying current service is inadequate and likely to be endorsed.
Voerwass ets reports grave situation with rebels in Baku Elizavethpol Tiffin Feutais and Daghestan declaring independence. About two hundred thousand workers strike across Kieff Kherson Poltava Hodolla and Kharkoff. Southeastern railroad links disrupted and vast telegraph lines destroyed.
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