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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1906
Page
5
The city council held a special meeting to decide salary raises across departments but deferred action until a later date. Residents cite dissatisfaction with current promotion practices and point to unequal raises favoring department heads while long serving police and fire personnel see little advancement.
In Jefferson City Missouri on January 11 a state official challenges New York Life Insurance Company while sparing Mutual and Equitable amid a court issued temporary halt on the department of insurance action. The row centers on campaign funding ties and policy holder totals for New York Life Mutual and The Equitable in Missouri.
Weather observers report four inches of snow blanketing Seattle after overnight freezing. A new northeasterly storm moves in as temperatures drop, with snowfall likely tonight. Children splash in the slush while locals compare the depth to March 1904.
Seatties feel the impact of a lingering storm that blankets Washington Idaho and eastern Oregon. The system continues to mover across the region bringing heavy flakes and travel disruption. Authorities warn of slick roads and reduced visibility as crews work to clear routes.
The Star ban drew contributions to the Plummer fan from Port Casey totaling 13.7 dollars after an initial 1 dollar received earlier. Names listed include Alfred Odman Charles Trem mer JF Hilbus James Hamilton D Seaman Miceal Delorensa Wing Chinaman William McCall John Owens Charles Johnson William Foster and Julie Pralitert.
President Roosevelt was initiated into the Improved Order of Redmen at the White House with several high officers present. The oath was given by Chief In ephonee Cherry and Roosevelt was made an honorary member, the sole president to receive the honor.
The Monarch House league surges in status with key matches secured and top players like Jenkins praised. A Western Congress tourney likely in Salt Lake City around March 7 promises over $2,000 in prizes, while bowling and hockey seasons begin across regions and interleague baseball rules evolve.
Dr Harper’s decree allowed University of Chicago classes to proceed today as students and 376 instructors paid quiet tribute. Private services were held at 10:89 a morning at the family residence. public rites are planned for Sunday after the body lies in state at Maskell hall.
A fragmentary passage links life’s path to success and failure, touting survival themes and urging belief in direction. It promotes a clairvoyant healer and claims 15 years of practice, mentioning others like Solomon and Mark Twain as examples, and notes the formation of an American Irrigators Federation in Omaha for guiding life decisions.
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