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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1906

Page

3

Flirting With Trust Negotiations In Tobacco Trade

A. Lou Cohen comments on potential takeover by the American Tobacco Company. He denies planning changes to store terms, asserts ongoing independent operation, and questions public assumptions about tobacco company retail practices. He states no agreement has been reached and business continues as before.

District Court of the United States Washington J. Penn Wm. Lararen Neilson B. Parker United States Wm. Lasaron Beattie J. Pert Second Ave King County

City row over cornice extends beyond building code

Dispute over the cornice at 2620-22 East Union pits owner J Hoag against city officials with the final decision left to City Engineer Thomson. The extension would cover eight twelve more feet than allowed by the ordinance. A busy night of local notices follows with social events and arrests across the city.

East Union J. Hoag Thomson

Captilist's Wife Helps Salvation Army Lassie in Des Moines

Mrs. Arthur Hyde wife of a Dew Molines capitalist stood for over an hour at Des Moines busy corner beside a Salvation Army box. A white faced lassie in a Salvation Army bonnet greeted her, and Mrs. Hyde donated after learning the girl was tired and hungry. Captain Mary Taylor praised the mercy shown and Mrs. Hyde stayed to help the worker get food.

Des Moines Arthur Hyde Dew Molines Mary Taylor Salvation Army

Revolt in Monte Christi Surrenders After Long Siege

The War Department announced that the Monte Christi district, in revolt since 1904, has surrendered. Revolutionary leaders will be allowed to depart the country.

Washington, D. C War Department Monte Christi

Senator Culbertson Seeks Land Ownership Details for Rail Routes

Washington January 17 the senate approved a resolution demanding the war secretary disclose whether any member of the Philippine commission or any U S army or navy officer owns land in the Philippines and the property location relative to the proposed railway routes.

Washington, D. C Culbertson Senate the War Department Philippine Commission United States Army Navy Philippines

Minnesota Storms Fail to Halt Team's Advance

A battered Minnesota squad pressed on despite storms as rain and hail stalled events yet the team continued toward victory. Officials urged cautious travel while the players focused on the next game in a crowded arena setting.

Ship completes Orient voyage amid storm and smooth harbor entry

The sea boat, equal in strength, navigated a severe storm on the voyage from the Orient. With 000 tons of freight aboard, she rode the straits at 17 knots and docked safely after Captain Rinder took the helm from Pilot Bob Hall. Among the 60 passengers were naval officers returning from service on the Atlantic station.

Orient Rinder Bob Hall

Jury Deadlock in Rainier Hardware Burglary Case

The jury in the Frank White burglary case at Rainier Hardware failed to reach a verdict after 18 hours of deliberation. The ballot favored acquittal 11 to 1 for conviction.

Frank White Rainier Hardware Company

Navy approves dismissal for midshipman Foster Marzoni

Annapolis reports the Navy Department has approved the sentence of dismissal for Midshipman Foster Marzoni who was convicted of hazing.

Annapolis Navy Department Foster Marzoni Haaing

City Council Debates Boulevard Plan Amid Water Needs

Jan 17 council meeting in Counch draws taxpayers vocal against the boulevard project, urging more water supply. Council votes 6 to 3 to rent the matter for the time being. The Alaskan steamer to be moved for alterations, then sent to Ketchikan for freighting work after six weeks of work.

Beatte @Shipyard. Co Ketchikan

Body of Marshal Field Sails for Chicago

A special train bearing the body of Marshal Field and accompanying relatives left New York for Chicago at 1 am. The cortege travels under guard and will reach Chicago to arrange funeral rites. The departure marks a solemn crossing for family and associates.

New York Marshal Field Chicago

Water Shut Off Planned in Green Lake District

Water will be shut off between Sam and 4 pm in the Green Lake district north of East Tid at and east of Green Lake Boulevard.

Green Lake District East Tid At Green Lake Boulevard

New King County Good Roads Club Formed

The King county good roads association hears a plan for a macadam road from north to south. Robert Coman is elected president, 5. H. Sumner secretary, and W. W. Keck vice president. County Surveyor Valentine speaks on the good roads movement.

King County Good Roads Club of Raveona Robert Coman 5. H. Sumner W. W. Keck King County Good Roads Association Valentine

Great Northern adjusts Oriental Limited schedule

The Oriental Limited westbound will arrive earlier under the new timetable effective January 21. It now reaches its destination at 7:30 p m instead of 8:50 p m cutting the trip by one hour.

Great Northern Railway Oriental Limited

Wanted 1 000 Young Men to Work for Your Future

The Seattle Beeton Copper Company urges young men to visit its office and buy 100 shares of preferred stock on an installment plan with special terms for married or single applicants. The offer promises a quick start and is valid for only a few days at 7 Alaska Building. Ask for Mr. Law. hours 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Seattle Beeton Copper Company Alaska Mr. Law

Vancouver Limited Schedule Changes Benefit Seattle Region

The Vancouver Limited will depart Beattie at 4:20 p m and reach Vancouver by 10:15 p m. A new local train will run between Seattle and Skykomish, leaving Skykomish at 6:00 a m and arriving Seattle at 10:00 p m, with return from Seattle at 6:20 p m and Skykomish by 10:20 p m. The service aids millmen and mining residents to spend a full business day in Seattle and return home at a reasonable hour.

St. Paul West Vancouver Limited Beattie Vancouver Seattle Skykomish Tle Skhykomish

Coolies Fight on Steamer Deck in Chinatown Fracas

On the Minnesota two Chinese laborers clashed on the deck after a miner tied up, ignoring Queensbury rules as fists feet and elbows flew. A crowd gathered as workers moved in and the scene grew noisy and dusty with tempers flaring on the aft main deck.

Minnesota Queensbury China Budda

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