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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1907
Page
5
Owners in Seattle struggle as teams falter from lack of horseshoes and blacksmiths work overtime. Traders note slippery streets, delayed shoeing, and unusual traffic patterns while local shops scramble to meet demand.
Geren unions including plasterers clerks painters electricians stonecutters and cement workers gathered at the Laher Temple yesterday to install officers for the coming year. The walt union hosted a gathering at the Temple last night with at least one couple in attendance.
The Washington building bought two weeks ago through Rosendblum was again sold in a quick deal to Herbert V. Perry and A. Sutherland for 234. New owners plan to add two stories and renovate the interior.
The bulk of the dismantled Martechen has been sold to Hamilton and the hip company to Wil, and James A. Moore. They plan to use the vessels to transport ore and coke for their steel operations. The price paid was about $15,000 and $5,000 remains for repairs. Coin work has not been let.
The Santa, the coast's largest oil tank steamer, is due in Seattle within three days from San This. It will sail to Seattle and San Francisco under the ownership of Standard OF.
Salaro Niehio, a young helper, assisted in saving Mies Allee Simpson and was presented a bicycle by Seattle Athletic company members. A separate city protest seeks enforcement of a council resolution for installing lights along Sec Ave. Ballard police brought before Judge Albertson a man described as a menace, committed to the Stefacoom insane asylum.
The article notes Switzerland now owns nearly all railways, with 1,500 miles under federal control. Last year’s earnings reached $24,135,474 with expenses $16,091,388, yielding a state profit of $8,104,085. Fares were reduced to boost public usefulness and tourism, featuring very low rates across classes and a popular 80 day second class abonnement ticket with lake steamer benefits.
The Shah died yesterday afternoon in Teheran. Officials close the har em doors alight for mourning signaling a forthcoming public announcement. General Khan conveyed the news to the U S state department and American minister Porson sent condolence messages.
At Plymouth Congregational church the men’s club banquet drew leaders including Lucian C. Warner of New York, chairman of the International committee of the Y M C A, and other officers.
The management of the German Savings Building and Loan Association emphasizes conservative practices, making loans only on improved real estate. The emphasis suggests the institution is a desirable choice for savers seeking safety.
John R. Mott, associate general secretary of the International Committee, and Mr. Warner were guests of honor. They head to the Orient to arrange an omissionary convention in Tokio next January. Mott spoke to the club on "Why We Believe in the MC. A."
Lyman McDonald, 17, left his home at 6043 Brooklyn Avenue yesterday at 11 AM with 100 dollars to pay his father’s rent and other bills and has not been heard from since. Authorities and local papers report the missing boy case as active.
The American bark Shenandoah completed a 195 day voyage from Puget Sound to New York arriving January 6. It loaded lumber at Port Blakeley, passed Cape Flattery on August 29, and made a single voyage.
Mrs J M Hamilton of Georgetown died suddenly at her Bishop and Brandon streets home at 6 this morning. She rose to prepare breakfast for her husband but collapsed and died. Dr F T Wooden pronounced apoplexy. She is survived by her husband and six children. Funeral arrangements not yet set.
District Passenger Agent Pred Mills of the Great Northern with Biloux CityHQ and Traveling Passenger Agent F T Holmes of Des Moines arrive in Beattle last night. They tour regional lines inspecting service and expect to visit all cities in the West.
The electric crew began work this morning to lower the tracks at Madison and the road. The south rack was lowered and the north rack will be lowered as soon as the present work is completed.
J M Scott a 15 year old schoolboy was arrested early this morning by Officers Mubberd for burglarizing a room at 16 Fifth Ave. Evidence against him included an overcoat tie and cuff buttons found on his person.
Vaudeville bill at the Grand features The Strollers in a musical comedy act with strong chorus and principal performance. Eight vaudeville acts fill the program with star theater attractions including Dolan sketches and three comedy pieces. The Beattie presents The Old Clothes Man with James Kyrle MacCurdy in a leading character study.
The Amaden Opera company presents The Bohemian Girl at Taylor's Castle Garden with Dr. Carl Hoffman in the principal role. A reception for Hoffman follows nightly performances as the troupe continues its matinee and upcoming Midnight Flyer engagement.
At the Lots this week the play My Right of Sword shows the interior workings of Russian military and political life. Donlan as the young American Hamilton and Miss May are highlighted. Matinees daily except Thursdays and Fridays.
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