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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1906
Page
1
The report details courtroom bustle during the Mitchell trial with deputies and spectators present. Witnesses described conversations about Creffield while defense attorneys faced tough cross examination amid tense atmosphere.
Fragments show concerns by Dr W Gavis Dr W C Masthodge Dr F M Young and others about building a riverfront road and water supply plan. Arguments cite high costs millions within years and potential benefits to voters and city growth, with opinions for and against risk of dangers and delays.
Amon, auditor of the Pacific coast company, will relocate to the Pacific Coast Building on 4th floor Washington and Railroad, moving from Ban Fran. The announcement, exclusive to The Star, notes he will become general auditor of the Pacific Coast Company and also hold another executive role.
Bon, a focal nenewtate Firm, filed suit in the superbar court against M. Jeeweon & Sons alleging the firm owes 91.205.53 as a joint venture. The matter centers on a property at the southwest corner of Pike and South Avenue.
New York reports on Evelyn Nesbit and her alleged connections to Stanford White. Mrs Thaw may not testify as prosecutors seek evidence from White associates and private papers. Thomas Thaw shows gradual improvement as his wife visits, while investigators pursue handwriting and witness statements.
Mrs Holman, mother of Evelyn Nesbit, denies ever introducing her daughter to Stanford White or any other theatrical figure. She says she always accompanied Evelyn since the girl wanted to go and would not travel alone.
The body of Representative A Melcher was found hanging in a barn on his homestead about 12 miles northeast of Sprague. He had suffered months of illness and recent bouts of depression, with his wife hospitalized on the coast. Melcher served in the Washington legislature from neon county and had declined another candidacy.
West Seattle weighing a receiver move as a practical way to avoid dissolution. City leaders argue reincorporation could include nearby towns and preserve blocks while awaiting a state supreme court rehearing on the site election decision.
Citizens are called to unite and pressure the council over water purity. Petitions and protests seem ineffective as hidden Milwaukee influences push for a cheap route. A mass meeting is proposed as the decisive move to force a public health focused outcome.
75 year old L. Ditle appeared before Justice Gorton charged with receiving stolen junk from a gang of boys he allegedly taught theft. Evidence showed he ran a school for training boys to steal and directed them to conceal the goods. Remanded for ten days.
Galbraith Bacon & Co. refuses to pay the assessment for the railroad avenue planking, arguing the new boards were laid over the old, raising the street five inches above tracks and hindering truck use between warehouses. They filed no protest against the levy.
A fragment notes Dr J DeMott Gutherte aligning with the medical association to sustain a clean water supply, signaling coordinated public health action.
Dr. Charles P. Brown asserts belief in prohibiting the road and states there is no question about Cedar river water contamination. The remark frames local concerns over infrastructure and water safety.
Constantinople reports a July 6 battle as the Turkish army and Persia clash over a boundary. The Turkish force was driven from the frontier area seized by Persian cavalry, with heavy casualties and rapid movement noted on the warfront.
Dr C C H Thompson objects to routing the Milwaukee road along the Cedar river reserve citing pollution concerns during construction and potential environmental impact on the area and its resources.
The street committee voted to repeal rules allowing sidewalk displays by merchants. If approved by the council, street space will be reserved, preventing display or handling of goods on sidewalks. The move targets commission merchants and fruit stands, and echoes a petition from the Seattle Commercial Club asking to end sidewalk displays.
The board of health appointed John Dowling as special sanitary inspector to patrol the Cedar River drainage and curb nuisances. A coalition of insurance companies faces accusations of advancing rates in Washington in violation of state law and a recent order of the state Insurance Commissioner.
The Queen of the Precio Coset line is receiving repairs in San Francisco and will be off the water for at least 16 days, according to reports carried north by the City of Puebla.
The notice redefines sprinkler hours to start at 6 a.m. and shifts the affected city area. It places the southern and eastern districts south of Pike Street to Lake Washington under the new rule and the northern and western districts including Queen Anne and parts of wards six through eleven under the opposite schedule. All prior special permits are revoked with the change taking effect tomorrow.
Superintendent Youngs of the water and lights department urges tomorrow's board of public works to split the city into two zones allowing three sprinkling hours daily, likely 6 to 9 a.m., as a remedy for strained supply. He cites the need for a Cedar River pipeline and more storage as critical to growth.
Dr Bal lard warns the city over a proposed Milwaukee Road entry endangering the city’s water supply. Dr Bal lard and Dr A H emphasize medical association action to prevent pollution of the finest water source.
Readers submit copies of the pure water petition to The Star's office urging preservation of the city water supply. Names and addresses across Seattle listed as supporters include Michelson, Pryor, Oleon, Nelson, Hankinson, Davidson, Brooks, Porter, Palmer, Ewarthout, Stewart, Kunta, Vining, Anderson, Tracy, Ward, Wood, Pates, Veriel, Campbell, Milligan, Bartlett, Rotten, Quigley, McMullen, Duffy and McMahon.
An unclear note describes freight arrival and receipt after July 4 with mentions of Powe and Bowe in a historical shipment record.
Local letters from Dr F E Churchill Das Sharples MecClure Benjamin Paschal William Stel G F Warmburg S V R Hooker warn that building the Milwaukee Road along Cedar river would contaminate Seattle water. Medical association members support preventing riverbank construction to guard public health. They urge caution and action for residents’ welfare.
Weather fine and track fast as Carrick ridden by Wilson wins the seven furlong selling for maidens and older. Tramway places second with No Remark third after a 1 27% time. Various names scratched: Scratchens Livervale Pinewood Matt Hogan Baker Facets Mafrane Florence Fonso.
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