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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1907
Page
3
Millmen seeking government action to amend a rivers and harbors bill to secure a permit for mouth of the river. The group awaits decisions at the capitol and in Washington on the proposed amendment and cargo plans.
A Star interview reveals Beattie and Crawford denying plans to sell the old Ken valley road while praising staff and operations. They defend wages, dispute franchise delays, and advocate competition to boost transit, transfers, and eventual fare revenue.
A garbled report describes the Northern Pacific from St Paul and a delayed Burlington service. It mentions a savings account plan with annual and semi annual interest as a financial incentive.
A German woman arrived from Manitoba with seven children and a husband deserting them were found in a shack on Vancouver outskirts. They were nearly unclothed and the house lacked furniture.
Chicago January 31 fire after an explosion in the North Clarke Street car burns section killed James Mackus a workman and burned 100 cars with an estimated loss of 200 600 dollars.
In San Francisco on January 31 the board of education met in executive session to map a trip for President Walsh and Superintendent Roncouilert to Washington. They aim to confer with the president on the Japanese exclusion issue and expressed confidence the board's stance will prevail.
An annual charity ball benefiting the Good Shepherd will be held Monday evening February 11 at Chriey Hall. Proceeds support the charity's programs and services.
The Gaffney estate sold to the Union Pacific for 160000 a lot and block on Fifthay and Main. Collins sold southwest corner of Biechthay and Olive for 56000. Beary sold a Beventh av lot for 96000. Guthell sold northeast corner of Fourteenth ay and East Olive for 90000. A new realty circular from Calhoun Denny & Ewing announces exclusives and contains editorials on the local market.
The final payment of 9800 dollars to contractors for the new library was made yesterday via a draft from Andrew Carnegie. Also noted are club meetings and lectures including the Minnesota Club address by A Nadeau and the Michigan club seeking state funding for a fair building. A verdict of about 19800 dollars was returned in the Green Lake Reservoir condemnation case, and a land locator warning was issued for Whatcom county townships opening February 6.
Burial will be in the Lakeview cemetery after services at the residence of Sherman Moran 727 16th av N. The date for the sergeants examination for Company IL N GW has been set for February by order of the adjutant general at Olympia. The examination will be at the Seattle armory before a board headed by Brig Gen Ortie Hamilton Col John Kinaie and Acting Assistant Surgeon FM Carroll.
Property owners along Fifth Avenue after consultation with the city engineer have prepared a petition seeking regrading to align with the new grades on Third and Fourth Avenues. City Engineer Thomson and his assistant Mr. Jeffery have studied the hillside area from Jackson Street to the top of the first hill, exploring the benefits of regrading the entire wide hill. Officials indicate Fifth Avenue will be graded soon to match lower thoroughfares, though exact grades are yet to be determined.
On February 14 the senior boys will host a social spread in the school library for the senior girls. This marks the first senior activity of the year.
White enameled sinks offered at half price by G A Brown Plumbing Co located at 221 Pine Street. Both phones listed for contact.
Professor Heindel presented a stereopticon talk on Thought Forming Character at Theosophical Hall with lantern views illustrating how thoughts become things and affect the thinker. Tonight he continues with Astrology and its relation to all religions at the same venue.
The Central Labor Council tonight elected officers for the coming year Gordon A. Mice was named president James Murphy vice president Eugene Smith secretary Mies Alley Lord financial secretary Wm A Trous dale reading clerk Robert Orch-
The document lists re-elected officers and trustees for the upcoming term. Samuel Bloomer, Miss Dora Wadman, and H. Dewey serve as trustees, with H. BE. Dewey leading the executive board. The organization also names members of the organization and executive committees, including Mulcahey, Hengat, Mohr, Higgins, Carlson, Tapp, Miller, Cloover, Brewer, and Smith.
A fragment lists names Franks L A Marah James Blaine Joseph Altman and Harry Dale with business agent W Cotterill accompanying the lineup.
The county commissioners announce new meeting days will be Tuesday and Wednesday after March 1 replacing the former Thursday and Friday schedule. The change aims to accommodate weather impacts and board availability.
The Trustee Company offers 6 percent interest during construction and pro rata income after completion for unit owners in Trustee Properties Nos. 4 5 and 6 the Central Building in Seattle valued at 1.5 million dollars. Units are sold at 1000 each with smaller divisions available, promising large rental returns and annual value growth for investors.
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