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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1907
Page
5
A council meeting heard of delays in garbage removal as winter weather hampers collection. The health board proposed purchasing patent rights for a Simplex Destructora device not exceeding 2000 dollars to improve disposal. Residents in hill districts complain streets are slippery and hauling is limited to level areas.
A garbled OCR listing several companies and individuals associated with articles of incorporation or special service filings. Names include Flour Company of California, Lambert Company, R. J. Mens of Seattle, Be ss V. Baker, George A. Lowberd, Eive Stock Insurance, A. J. Willa, Parmework and others, Artefad Crafts of Se G Hastings, Hope be K Shepard, Daniel B, Harry G. Steff, Charles Keloss, Mathis Minieg, Dailey, A M fnc of Seattle.
Trade notice lists various new musical instruments and organs by D. & Johen and Lesters including pianos and organs with prices from fifty three dollars to twelve percent of original costs. Terms by own convenience with 963 Secon oe.
A garbled list shows sums of 30000 for John Vittucci and 80000 for EB M Snow. involved firms include Elwood and Snow Timber of Seattle and W G Seer company Sears. further mentions Germanta Realty Be et & eens Roy Crocker and DK Sicklew with 95000. The fragment reflects an investigation with multiple named individuals and entities.
A compact meeting near Wall and Bettery at Fitts and Sixthays centers on compensation for Denny School with oil involved. An agreement appears likely after a preliminary discussion and alert issued to stakeholders.
A large delegation from every city department attended the council meeting to hear the civil service committee's report on salary increases. The committee proposed ordinance 40 granting a range of 6 to 15 cents, approved unanimously and awaiting Mayor Moore's signature to take effect.
Telegraph briefs note a circulated report that the Astoria and Columbia River railroad has been sold to Jamon J. Mill. In Castle Rock Nelson Bates, longtime resident, died Saturday evening in Catlin County.
Skagway dispatch reports Private Frank Mall stationed with the Tenth Infantry died in a fire at Maines. Details of the blaze and circumstances surrounding the death are being learned.
Frank Grice editor and publisher of the Daily Ex died after months of illness in San Antonio. George W. Young chief clerk of the railway mail service died suddenly in Chicago. In Cincinnati the Ohio River receded and officials warned the danger of high losses remains amid vast property damage estimates.
William J. Bryan and his wife arrived in Portland and were entertained by local Democrats. He will address the legislature in Salem tomorrow.
A bill modeled on the Pennsylvanian fines act and including an anti cartoon provision, introduced by Representative J. J. Laten of Denver, passed the house yesterday.
In May Close Mills a 14 to 18 vote sent the bill to the senate. At Aberdwen on Jan 22 Grays Harbor Lumber workers debated closing the mill for 30 days but took no definite action. In Chicago on Jan 22 railroad conductors and trainmen from western unions, about 260, urged higher wages and shorter hours in a coordinated demand.
Melville A. Matine of New Westminster BC died yesterday at age 00 due to lung complications and fever. Flood fears loom as heavy snow melts and rain is forecast, threatening conditions in the mountains and prompting authorities to monitor the situation.
A jury trial opened in Baker City Oregon for Alex Widdowson and Ira Brown charged with the murder of Willard Moody near Pine on September 16. Proceedings began yesterday as the jury was sworn in.
Salem Oregon on January 22 reports that the noon ballot in both houses elected Jonathan Bourne for the United States Senate. Both winners are Republicans, ratifying the June election outcome.
Bill Robert L. Owen yesterday presented to the president a memorial from the Oklahoma constitutional convention urging rescission of the forest reserve order issued by Secretary Mitchcock and demanding removal of his policy.
SPRINGFIELD Jan 22 A separate legislative session today reelected Senator Calhoun to the senate. The swift action confirms Calhoun's continued tenure amid ongoing state affairs.
Senator Hanebrough continues to receive telegraph reports from the northwest detailing the ongoing coal shortage and urging government action to relieve the hardship.
At St Francis de Sale church a priest and a woman who knew him as her husband briefly meet in a vestibule. Four years pass before fate reunites them in Portland Oregon where she says we have begun life over again. John has become a minister in the Congregational church and they are happy.
Paris reports expose of a marriage brokerage ring involving Canadian doctor Herbert, Marie Guerin, and Cesbron. A hospital transfer followed a head wound after a villa shooting as investigators probe condensed milk schemes, heiress photography fraud, and arranged marriages.
Kaleidoscope week at Grand Lola and Star theaters offers Olga Nethersole in Grand engagements, Boss three operas Yen Yonson Nell Gwynne and Tanquary. Dagriile shows feature dog acts in eight strong acts at Star. Colins dogs perform with no human help. Films include a comedy mattress chew and a musical sketch A Pink Tea. Box office expected to be busy all week.
Mrs J G Bean and her daughters Libbie and Marie depart this afternoon to attend the ball at Olympia.
John Payne, owner of a Fre-Mont pool room, was arrested after a fight with Officer Coleman for permitting boys under 18 to frequent the establishment. He was later released on a $350 bond.
Olympia dispatch lists numerous introduced bills across committees. Graves seeks court appeal rules and real estate powers. Blair targets use of road and bridge funds. Kline and Boone push funding for armory and road projects. Knickerbocker, Piper, Hanson and others propose tax, revenue, and public works measures.
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