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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1907

Page

3

Municipal Lighting Plant Stresses Paying Capacity

Tendent Lamb states the municipal lighting plant is operating on a paying basis. Income covers current debts and interest on bonds with funds available for wear and tear. When needed, general funds or bond proceeds fund improvements, increasing the plant's value as a municipal asset. The plant operated fully in periods when Seattle and Tacoma Power could not supply light.

Tendent Lamb Honda Bond Lesvee We & Municipal Seattleleethe Company Seattle Tacoma Power Company Municipal

Heavy storms and flood threats hit Oregon and West

A sweeping winter system brings rain and snow across Oregon and neighboring states. The Willamette River nears danger as rail lines suffer washouts and travelers are stranded or rescued. Farther north in British Columbia heavy snow disrupts navigation while Dakota and Kentucky regions face coal shortages and flooded rivers.

Oregon Columbia Middle West States

Chief of Police Issues Broad Street Enforcement Order

The Chief of Police announces new orders directing his officers to enforce street conduct laws against offenders including Sean John Carrington. He claims recent Superior Court rulings undermine enforcement and vows to continue actions to prevent violations, criticizing representations and calling out critics who fail to uphold the law. He emphasizes protecting public safety on the streets.

Sean John Carrington Police Carriagion

Preaching in Darting Fine Preaching in Darting

Reverend W. Rees of the First Church will deliver a sermon titled A Startling Element at the Coliseum. The address begins next week and links beauty to divine grace, describing his earlier Brim Corner Church associations in Pittsburg.

W . Rees Firat Wit Brim Corner Pittsburg Brimstone Rees

December land office receipts show drop from November

Records from Prank A i, receiver for the United land office, indicate December business was over 20 percent less than November. December receipts were 35 compared with November at 44.

United Land Office

Great Northern announces special round trip rate for convention

The Great Northern line offers a round trip fare of one and one third for Northwest Fruit Growers in Everett. Special rates apply to members of the Horticultural annexation. Plans for the January convention are to be finalized between January 14 and 16.

Great Northern Line Northwest Fruit Growers Horticultural Annexation Everett Tetuare

Meat Prices at City Hall Market Update

Market listing shows Siricin steak at 19 cents, round steaks at 16 to 19 cents, pot roast listed at 3 cents per pound. Prices reflect low-cost options for residents as city market adjusts inventory. Local shoppers compare cuts and value amid varied meat offerings.

City Hall Third Fear Yester

World Y M A leaders to visit Seattle on tour

Three world leaders of the Y M A A will travel to Seattle next Tuesday and Wednesday on their route to the Orient. They are Lucien Warner of New York chairman of the international committee Richard C Moree longtime general secretary and John R Mott general secretary of the Worlds Student Christian Federation. On Tuesday evening the visitors will be banqueted by the association at Plymouth Congregational Church.

Seattle Orient Lucien ©. Warner New York Richard C. Moree John R. Mott Student Christian Federation Associated Eeral Porelan Missions Plymouth

Kenney Gives Himself Up in Disorderly Charge on Steamship

Capt William J Kenney of the Masters and Pilots association surrendered in Judge Gordons court after a complaint by an Inland Navigation Co officer alleging disorderly conduct on the steamer Utopia. He was released on his own recognisance. The case stems from tensions between the association and the steamship lines.

William J. Kenney Masters’& Pilot’ Association The Star Utopia

All trouble between Masters and Pilots association settled

The dispute involving the Masters and Pilots association and steamship companies is resolved. Pacific Coast Steamship conceded to overtime demands last night, and Northwestern Steamship followed this morning as negotiations concluded. Alaska-Pacific Steamship reportedly had agreed earlier.

Masters’ & Pilots’ Association Steamship Companies Pacific Coast Steamship Company Northwestern Steamship Company Alaska-Pacific B Steamship Company

William Seymore Emery Faces Court in Double Bass Band Charge

William Seymore Emery, a dry goods salesman, declares he will fight the charge of being a double bass band. Mattingly has lived in Seattle a year at 809 Madison Street, married in Kentucky long ago, later wed Mrs. Mildred Gotte in the East, and is around 50. MC A annual meeting set for Monday evening January 7 at the association building with elections for directors and trustees and executive reports.

William Seymore Emery Mattingly Seattle Madison Kentucky Mildred Gotte Association

One of the greatest shirt bargains we ever gave

A dollar and a half for the standard Wileen Broad Shirt with handsome colorings and cuff bosom at Hutchinson Co corner Second and Union St.

W. B. Hutchinson. CO Union St W. B. Hutchinson CO Wileon Atiff W. BB Union Mt

Brother’s Money Sparks Inheritance Question In Beattie Tale

The Joliet and Bremerton connections unfold as Melody Melchoir’s will raises questions about restitution for funds given to Beattie property purchases. R J Jacobs recalls timing and travel east, while the deceased Melchoir, son of a Columbus brewer, may leave estate to his brother if restitution was not made.

Melody Chotr T. P. Moeichotz Jotiet Etie Mid R. J. Jacobs Bremerton Meichoir Joliet Beattie Jacobe Melchoir Columbus

Cullen Crook Fined in False Exam Scam Case

I. Bell, arrested yesterday after noon by the police, charged with obtaining money under false pretenses, alleged to be an ex convict from Callifornia. He recruited loggers and others for a fake examination at the Globe Medical Institute, collecting $5 per certificate. The scheme allegedly involved institute officers and a steerer named Beth, with funds allegedly divided among them. Bell refused to be sworn before Judge Gordon. the judge fined him $100 and sentenced him to days on the chain gang.

I. Bell Callifornia Globe Medical Institute Beth Bell Bcandinavian Institute Gordon

Doctor accused of larceny in gold locket case

Dr. George W. Miracle is heard before Justice of the Peace Gordon this afternoon charged with borrowing a gold and diamond locket from Dr. Annie K. Roesell valued at $70 and failing cee que rent wee larceny by ba.

George W. Miracle Justice of the Peace Gordon Annie K. Roesell

Native Daughter Christine Van Tramp Dies at 26

Christine Louise Van Tramp, 26, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. Van Tramp, died at her Columbia County home of ammonia. A prominent young woman, she was active in Oriental Court No. 6 and the Rebekaha. Funeral from Butterworth & Gone chapel tonight at o'clock, interment at Yelm, Washington, under the auspices of her two societies.

Christine Louise van Tramp T. 5 van Tramp Columbia Cty Amonia Mies van War Columbia City Oriental Court No. 6 Order of Honour Rebekaha Mise van Tramp Butterworth & Gone Yelm Wash

Writ Denied for Aggie Meyers Facing Hang Date

The Kansas City Supreme Court denied Aggie Meyers a writ of habeas corpus this morning. She remains condemned for the murder of her husband with execution set for January 10.

Kansas City Supreme Court Aggie Meyers

Body of William Rohde Found Floating in Bay

The decomposed body of 90 year old William Rohde, a Sind Joaat Artillery corps member stationed at Port Ward, was found floating in the bay near King Street by two tug Hero crew members. He had been missing for weeks after arriving from Port Ward and had previously been presumed a private. Coroner Carroll ordered an inquest at Watson's.

William Rohde Sind Joaat Artillery Corps Port Ward King At Hero

Great Northern Trains Stranded by Heavy Cascades Snow

Great Northern experiences severe delays as heavy Cascades snow limits service. The Oriental due Seattle Jan 2 is behind schedule or未 arrived, with the Oriental Limited expected later today. The Northern Pacific also reports snowed under lines causing widespread postponements and delays for multiple trains.

Great Northern Cascades Waa Beattle Great Northern “Oriental Seattle St. In North Coast Limited

Chester H. Clark Dies at 64 in Beattie

Chester H. Clark aged 64 died at his home 420 Lenora Inet night of paralysia. He was a native of Ilinole and left a widow with sons Louie H Chester R Ralph B and Alfred C all in Beattie. He belonged to Knights of Pythias Woodmen of the World and Masons. Funeral from the family home tomorrow at 2 under Stephens Post G A R M A Matthews to officiate interment in G A R cemetery.

Chester H. Clark Lenora Mr. Clark Ilinole Louie H Chester R Ralph B Alfred C. Clark Beattie Mr. Clarke Knights of Pythias W. O W G. A. BR Famiy A of Stephens Post AK . M. A. Matthews

Convict Sued for Divorce in Walla Walla Case

Mrs Katetha King files suit for divorce from Samuel King currently serving a two year sentence on a felony conviction. The case was filed in Walla Walla with details of residence and prior status. The article notes connections to the Alaska Pacific Yukon trade initiatives and local real estate officers.

Katetha King Walla Walla Samuel King

Carnegie Gives $766000 for South American Bureau Building

The White House announced that Andrew Carnegie donates 766000 dollars for a bureau building in this city. South American republics will purchase the site for the project as part of the international effort.

van Bscripps As.ington White House Andrew Carnegie Bureau of American Republica

JAP CREW DESERT PLOT SPARES GUARD ON Daini Katoshira Maru

The captain of the Japanese steamer Daini Katoshira Maru has hired private watchmen after learning of a sailor escape plot. He will keep guards while in port at Centennial mill, with the master under heavy bonds to keep his crew aboard.

Centennial Mill

Coal Stocks Update From Pacific Coast and Carbonado Mines

The Pacific Coast Co. received seven cars of Black and Fulton lump coal totaling 106 tons of out plus a small stock of mine run. All wagons in line this morning took one ton each. The Carbonado Co. received two cars from their mines last night, but the supply was exhausted early this morning.

Pacific Coast Co

Five Thousand Dollars Sought in Finger Injury Case

In the superior court this morning, a $5000 claim was filed by guardian Lyman W. Nelson on behalf of minor Leslie Howell. The suit seeks compensation for an injury to Howell's finger incurred at the Argo Manufacturing shingle mill in December.

Leslie Howell Lyman W. Nelson Argo Manufacturing Company

Three Cent Car Fare At Ballard

Three cent fares are in vogue in one city the west. Also a shirt sale with 65e pricing and Hutchinson Co. advertising at Corner Becond and Union St.

Ballard

Hamilton Brown Shoes Discount on Pacific Coast

H G B shoes are selling at 10 percent off at London's 1111 Beoomday. The ad proclaims HB shoes as the best in the world and notes the wet climate proving the value of the product. See page 4 for more shoe specials.

Hamilton-Brown Pacific Coast H. GB London H. B Adv

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