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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1906
Page
3
Steamboat men argue faulty bulkhead construction doomed the Valencia when it struck the rocks near Vancouver Island. They contend compliant bulkheads would have kept engine rooms dry and the ship afloat, citing a similar vessel that floated after a wreck.
Agnes Furey, fiancée of William EB Downing chief engineer of the Valencia, endures heartbreak as news of the ship’s peril looms. She pleads for his safety while recounting their farewell aboard the Valencia and his reported acts of courage, hoping for a rescue over the ragged reefs of Cape Beal.
The civil service board heard last night the appeal of B F Longbottom a chairman of the city engineer office who was discharged for alleged incompetence and indifference. The board will issue its decision sometime during the week.
Parents in Alliance Nebraska seek news on Otto Englehorse who disappeared after a Valencia voyage eight years ago. They have asked Albert Johnson to investigate. Report says Engelhorne was in San Francisco recently and deposited 255 dollars in a bank.
Cook L. L Hancock of Valencia narrates four disaster wrecks in a year including the St Paul off Mendocino and the Oregon fire off Oregon coast. He survived, aided others, then moved to the George W Elder, where a rock collision nearly sank the vessel. His wife urged a transfer to Beattie as he quits the perilous river run.
Mark O'Dell former Cornell rower is slated to take charge this afternoon as the university crew resumes on the lake. Under Capt Glowster drills have strengthened wrists and backs and the barge and shell will keep four squads active.
Washington January 30 debate on the rate bill began in the house as a committee of the whole Representative Townsend warned corporations against blocking railroad rate legislation and claimed the bill offers a complete remedy. Georgia Democrat Adamson then spoke for the Democrats in charge of the debate.
The first full carload of butter, over 40 000 pounds in two pound bricks, was shipped to Seattle from Eastern Oregon and purchased by H E John, a representative of John B Agen company. In a separate incident at Moxee a boy Roy Peterson, three, was shot by his brother while handling a revolver.
L. C. Wynegar, delegate at the Alaska convention, states that a company has been formed to build a railroad from Teller City to Kangarok on Seward Peninsula. Major L H French of the Oregon Creek Ditch Company leads the project, which aims to start next summer and spur mining activity across the peninsula.
Rogers, arrested days ago for speeding by Patrolman Lillie, was fined $5 and costs by Justice Gordon. Lillie faced bribery charges but evidence showed them false. Rogers claimed he offered $5 and handed it to Lillie, who said he would check on leniency. Willard advised against bail by the man, and Lillie released him on personal recognizance after an eye witness testified to a $6 offer that was refused. Lillie received only a reprimand for leniency. no further action occurred.
Violin maker and musician W. W. Oakes of 1508 12th Ave Seattle attacks a local lighting company for demanding a $5 deposit before giving service while he offered to prepay two months. He says the deposit is an injustice masking protection and laments having to model his celebrated violin by kerosene light. The Star editorializes against the system and supports Oakes.
Theaters in Seattle this week flood the bill with mixed reception. Vaudeville acts underwhelm aside from Andy Gardner Ida Nicolai, while Roscian Opera performs Bohemian Girl with a unique take. Tonight and tomorrow Rosacian will switch to El Capitan and Chimes of Normandy. Yankee Doodle Boy thrills audiences at Third Avenue. Empire Theatre shows Dora with Romeo and Juliet balcony scene starring Clayton and Gresham starting Thursday. Next week brings further changes.
The Star reports a strong Monday night show in New York featuring Seaman Adame Rogers Adele Purvis Onri Hara Tenda Emmonds Emerson Emmonds Douline Cole and De Carlos and Stokes with horizontal bars. the entire bill impressed, preventing seven top acts and earning favorable notices.
The steamer Caraceso arrived with news that two rich American mine owners were murdered near Ensenada by their Mexican guides who fled after shooting them in the back.
The trial of Lem Short for grand larceny opened with Superintendent Renton of the peerhouse testifying before Judge Frater. Prosecutors seek to connect the theft of a horse and buggy from Isaac Calhoun with the October hold-up of the Great Northern Overland near Ballard. Deputy County Surveyor George W. Prana described the map used to track Short’s movements. The prosecution expects a two to three day continuation with many witnesses subpoenaed.
Secretary Adolf Loewe of the Deut scher club has sent invitations for the monthly concert to be held in the evening at Christensen's Broadway hall.
From small savings large fortunes grow. Every man should lay aside each week some part of his earnings, no matter how small, if he would ever be independent or own a business of his own. There is one essential, however, that should be observed by all in choosing a place in which to place their savings and that is be sure it's a SAFE place. There is no safer institution on the coast than the State Bank of Seattle, corner of First Ave. and Yesler Way. Interest of 4 per cent in our Savings Department, compounded twice a year, yes.
Government Engineer Rolf Thelan reports oak timber is two and a half times stronger than fir and about 25 stronger than hemlock based on tests at the forestry and irrigation building during the Portland fair. He supervised installing a timber testing machine.
A testing machine arrived at the university last Saturday. Next week the state will begin testing timbers, marking a planned series of material assessments at the campus facility.
A break-in occurred this morning, resulting in the release of many political prisoners. Police say the incident is under investigation and no further details are available at this time.
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