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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1906

Page

5

Richardson Urges Government Subsidy for Alaska Railroads

Senator Wajor Richardson proposes government aid to build Alaska railroads arguing substantial evidence supports subsidies. He favors a per mile bonus with guaranteed interest and bids to finance construction, recommending Congress define routes and terms before bids.

Alaska Treasury Department Commerce and Labor Government Service Public Service Congress

Piles urged to oppose Lacey bill in Alaska mining clash

Captain W Pehnwee cites strong opposition among Alaska miners to the Lacey measure. John De Fries circulates a petition in the city calling to defeat the bill, claiming it benefits mining speculators and remote syndicates while forcing claim owners to pay road costs. De Fries reports about 69 in Alaska mining funds raised and names a push to secure patents. The bill allegedly imposes burdens on small prospectors by requiring cash or labor for road work during summer, hindering winter efforts to extract gold.

Alaska John de Fries Washington Pilce de Fries Alaska Mining

Semi Transcontinental Railroad Plans Stir City Debate

Reports describe possible tunneling to reach the city via the Rainier valley and a tide slate by tunneling the Bill at Jackson. Four individuals secured options on Hill tract property as talks spread that CasaMan Pacific might enter via Renton using the Bncohomish and Everett electric railway right of way.

Ee Aneter Jackeon King Ferest Casa- Man Pacific City Renton Rainier Valley Bnohomish & Everett Electric Railway

Stolen Diamond Pin Reported From Ramona Hotel Room

A diamond stick pin valued at $4 was stolen from room 71 at the Ramona hotel during the night. No other items were reported missing according to the room entry records.

C. M. Port Ramona Hotel

Brokers Garner & Co Assign Assets in Pittsburg

Pittsburg January 13. B DP Garner and Company stock brokers have assigned liabilities totaling two hundred thousand dollars.

Pittsburg B. DP Garner & Co

Iroquois Theater Case Indictments Upheld in Chicago

Judge Cavanaugh refused to quash the indictments in the Iroquois theater case. He held Wil J. Davis, manager of the theater, for trial in Chicago.

Chicago

Possible successors to President Harper named at Chicago university

Among the candidates are President W. H. P. Faunce of Brown University, pastor of Rockefeller Church in New York Rev Herbert H Johnson head of the Pacific Japanese Mission in San Francisco, with others mentioned as potential future leaders for Chicago University. The Ignito Gas Mantle lights itself. simply turn on the gas. Price 40 cents. Piper & Tak, 1024 Second Avenue.

W. HP. Prunce Chicago Jan Harper Chicago University W. HH. P. Faunce Brown University Rockefellers Ehurch New York City Herberth. Johnson M. E. Church Eeepeerere San Francisco Piper & Tak Second Avenue

Anacortes Council Considers Street Railway Franchise

State news notes Anacortes council debating granting a street railway franchise through the town. A. Lambert and G. May may face arraignment on charges connected to wrecking the Hig Bend National Bank in Davenport. Solomon Valley Mining Co of Beattie incorporated with 100000 capital. officers listed. Anderson arrested for running a draw poker game.

Council of

New York Stock Bought For Bargain Fire Sale

Gerble and Frieberg of 1410 Second Avenue have bought the Gottachalk Bros New York stock including cloaks suits millinery and furs. They offer 6 cents on the dollar to the public. Also closing out a large line of furs from the A a Fur Co at 60 cents on the dollar. The sale runs ten days.

Gerble & Frieberg Second Avenue Gottachalk Bros New York A A Fur Co

Osteopathic Clinic Offers Special Trial Treatment Price

An office advertises hours 9 am to 5 pm with after hours by appointment. Beginning before January 28 a trial price of 8.60 covers one full month of osteopathic treatment without drugs or instruments. The clinic lists ailments claimed to be helped including asthma, constipation, rheumatism, nervous prostration, goitre, kidney and bladder trouble, headaches, stomach, female troubles, insomnia, sciatica, spinal meningitis, and nervous disorders in children, with emphasis on Saint Vitus dance. Consultation is free. Prices to rise after January 24.

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