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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1904
Page
5
Venjamin Setwerta of 628 Minor avenue endured a near miss during an early Fourth of July celebration when a bullet from a .22 caliber revolver whizzed past his face and lodged in the wall after a crash of glass at about 1 am. His nurse chased the shooter but he fled. Setwerta and the nurse deem the incident accidental.
The American Improvement Company plans a new gas franchise bid at 85 cents per thousand feet but will not present it tomorrow. Councilman Murphy’s return is awaited before council consideration. A circulated petition seeks charter change to allow voter appeal if a franchise is denied or modified, requiring 26 percent of last election voters for a special election next November.
Wallace Idaho reports a fiscal year total of 992952 with June receipts at 14493 and an expected start of free mail delivery within months. The rise over last year reaches 1164.45 and about 12 percent, the first such service in the Coeur d Alene district.
Colfax reports heavy rain last week renewing the Palouse region. Local fields received copious showers improving growing conditions and easing drought concerns for farmers and residents.
Waeh July 4 report that a contract has been let for a new two story brick schoolhouse valued at $10,000. The building will include modern conveniences and is due for completion by October 1.
The Whitman County Pioneer Association meets at the fair grounds Colfax Washington with James A. Perkins as president and F B Doolittie as secretary. Morning was social and a basket lunch followed. Annual officer election to be held at noon.
Colfax columnist Jenne Gwynn dies of cancer Friday at 63. A Civil War veteran and Northwest pioneer, he is survived by two sons and a daughter Mrs. Joseph Evans of Shawnee.
The county assessor reports that new lands valued at 90000 dollars were added to King county taxable property in the past year. General improvements around the city are expected to raise Seattle property valuations by about 25 percent.
In Butte Montana miners face deadly caverns with lights extinguished by air rushes and falling rock. A cavern at the Gray Rock mine displaced 75 000 tons of rock at the 2000 foot level as timbers held by thin supports failed. The inquest on five dead miners showed searchers may wait weeks for bodies and a grim call reveals no answer.
The board of works slow to act on the billboard ordinance and sidewalk project. Secretary Hughey reminds the corporation counsel to hurry a week after the request. Green Lake residents seek temporary walks and threaten damages if construction blocks pedestrian access.
The local Butchers union will host a barbecue at Madison Park on July 24. N A Hoffian, in charge, says it will be the last such event for some time. Beef will be sliced and broiled to order by 25 cooks.
Humane Officer Clark arrested a 12 year old Italian boy John Busolich on suspicion of shoplifting. Police reported the youngster was pecking many goods believed stolen in Seattle stores. He is in the city jail and likely to be sent to reform school.
Three small fires started by firecrackers yesterday were quickly fought by the fire department. A blaze on a rubbish heap near Pike street led to an initial alarm from box 4. Another alarm from the same box doused a refuse pile near Third avenue and Pike Street. Shortly before midnight a blaze on the sidewalk in front of Bolink's Pharmacy on Second Avenue was extinguished.
Now is the time to buy that piano or organ you’ve thought of. Exceptional values in square, upright and grand pianos plus organs from 930. Easy terms abet ownership before you realize it. Drop in or write to learn more about these offers.
The Pacific Coast Steamship company vessel Bewater departed yesterday on its second voyage carrying 60 passengers and a full freight cargo. George BE Roberta, director of the United States mint, travels north aboard the wearer to inspect the Atetriet.
Job listings at Crane Employment Office 117 W Main Street Hue for various roles in mining, engineering, logging, factory work, mills, and cooking. Wages range from $1.50 to $3 per day with room or board offers. ads note bilateral phone lines and applicant needs.
Chiffon selling at 27e per yard at Chesbro’s 1305 2nd Ave. The store announces cheap stock from the M. Pease buyout and offers coats priced down from $12 to $15 to $3.65. Visit Chesbro’s Piano House at 1905 and Ave to see the new location and yardage deals.
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