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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1905
Page
5
They will be under the management of the circulation department of The Star and residents about 100 strong Promissory notes indicate 9 cents.
The text promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a pleasant lozenge like remedy for dyspepsia indigestion and stomach trouble. It claims digestion tests show the active principle digests large meat portions, contrasts with laxatives, and urges regular after meal use to restore stomach vigor with claims of government testing and widespread availability at drug stores.
The Star plans a large roundup at its office with about 200 performers billed for a big march. Rain or shine the show proceeds featuring Monte Cristo and the audience may applaud to cover the performance’s moments.
Ballard's new city marshal C. G. Ingalls attacked the appointment of Bennett, calling him a drunkard and alleging prior intoxicated incidents. The council backed the mayor, with only Ingalls, Smith, and Way opposing. Other staff and committees were announced, including new library trustees and city officers.
The new city council approved a franchise for the Seattle-Everett Interurban last night after a city attorney's recommendation. The grant allows building a road to the waterfront from First Avenue to transport logs to local mills.
The Ballard health officer position has seen interim leadership after the death of Dr Mc Gregory. Dr In Salle and then Dr Stewart led the office, with Stewart reporting 127 deaths and 129 births for the year, including a near equal gender split among deaths and births.
David Gierke 66 formerly of Sixth and Baker streets dropped dead at 182 Times Street while returning from a meeting with Mr. Knosher in Seattle. He complained of a back twitch then collapsed in his friend's arms. Remains at Mayfield parlors awaiting shipment to Stormer Wisconsin or local funeral. widower with Ballard residence past three years.
The 1964 water department report was presented to the council last night. Officials praised the department for good work during the year and commended its efforts.
The report notes 76033 feet of pipe laid citywide with material costs 5417.52 and labor 2673.60 totaling 4091.02 for the year. Fire department data cites 39 fires in six months, insured losses 41750 with owner reimbursement 3769. The police report lists 440 arrests in the year, with last quarter yielding one arrest and fines of 99.
A blaze at 1314 Second Avenue caused about 12000 dollars in damage last night as fire crews faced delays after the initial alarm. Occupants were Litchfield Schlampp fur dealers and Hanley & Kringer millinery in a building owned by Ed Rosenberg who had recently purchased it. Firefighters fought for about an hour. origin unknown, Chief Cook suspects.
In Philadelphia a fire at the rear of a fur store was attributed to crossed wires. Mrs Patrick Campbell, part of the Maalish act, fractured a kneecap tonight after a fall entering a carriage to the Broad Street Theater. She was taken to the University of Pennsylvania hospital and doctors say months may pass before she can walk. the rest of her American tour will be abandoned.
A crowd on seventh avenue watches as a market wagon dumps apples after a driver misjudges speed. Dobin shouts a command, boxes burst, schoolboys chase apples down the hill, one boy pockets a bottle and jokes he has three apples for the contraband. The scene ends with the driver reloading while chatter about horses and local commerce fills the air. The chamber of commerce plans a meeting this afternoon and a bill on a four percent differential for Pacific coast shipbuilding is set for discussion.
Rev. A W Schnider 38 a Catholic priest was committed to the state hospital for the insane after escape attempts from St Joseph s hospital. He believed others sought to murder him and leaped from a window to flee. He was restrained at the county jail and later placed in a cell before admission for examination. He has relatives in Ohio California and Spokane.
Moetisea Porter aged 60 died at Ren ton late Monday after illness. Her son Ralph Porter collapsed and died on the street while en route to work. His funeral occurred the day before his mother died.
Frank Richards Dan McDonald and Mrs May McDonald were captured by Captain Bell of the US Secret Service while making counterfeit money. They were arraigned before Commissioner Kiefer and committed to county jail on bonds of 1500 for Richards and McDonald and 750 for the woman. Richards has a prior bar record with several crimes and prior penitentiary terms.
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