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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1906
Page
7
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Dr. Lyrons representing the King County Medical Association before the Chamber of Commerce water pollution committee delivers a review of concerns about Cedar River contamination if a Cedar River railroad through the valley is built. He warns the project could ruin Seattle’s water supply via typhoid transmission and urges caution and prevention.
A vintage ad urges shoppers to inspect straw hats before buying at Seattle Hat Factory, 1310 Seer Ave. Hats priced as high as 3.50 dollars are offered for 2.00. The copy emphasizes value over money, urging patrons to choose sturdy straw goods.
The text opposes claims about railway construction and argues that cities face typhoid risks from water supply conditions similar to eastern cities. It notes the need to resist encroachment and cites comparisons to Seattle and Milwaukee, with references to local markets and a lumber exchange building.
Rainier of the H. Gray & Co. sails from San Francisco for Beattie and Puget Sound ports with a full cargo. The ship operated on schedule despite the national strike and is expected to arrive in Seattle Monday. A mob of about 50 women roamed the Moulder school today grabbing flour sacks and fleeing after resisting a photographer's snapshot.
An elderly man named Joseph Barbeau arrived in Dawson from Fairbanks on the Princess May and was searched at Whitehorse where 43 ounces of gold in his belt were seized for lacking a permit. He sought legal help in Vancouver hoping to recover some of his dust. The incident reflects a broader season of such seizures.
The Princess Victoria operates a Seattle to Vancouver route via Victoria, completing the round trip in around four hours and covering about 316 miles. It maintains an average speed near 15 knots with some portions reaching 16 knots, challenging the Flyer as the fastest craft in the United States.
The yacht Gwendolyn won the Key City trophy in a sunny afternoon race at Pellingham. Klein, a shoemaker, located at 217 James Street, was noted in the report.
Police say Gale's accident will be left to the county authorities. Other arrests likely. Puget Power Motors manager Meinserling arrested at Georgetown scene then released on 690 bail. Wappenstein warns motorists to end speeding near The Meadows to avoid more arrests.
James Rourk of Silverdale is described as a convict yet not a convict after being sentenced to two years in the penitentiary at Walla Walla for horse theft. He has served two months, his hair cropped and branded with his convict number, as he travels under guard from Seattle toward Bremer on.
One and a half years after Trustee Company offered Investment Bonds No 2 at Sidave South and Main selling at 109 a year ago to 126 now the value has risen sharply. Property No 4 fronting Prefontaine Place with three street frontage offers 330 bonds of which 100 are for sale. Details and terms available at the Lowman Building offices.
The King County Veterans' Association held a post noon meeting at J M Whatling's Boston block offices and set a date for the annual phase, likely around August 15. Various pole prices are listed, and Spinning's at Inday Munsing Union Inc. and Brooks Co. are named.
Vancouver authorities plan to deport Mrs Brothier wife of a French national detained in Port Townsend to Seattle. Officers warned that forced landing of Mrs Brothier could provoke an international incident. Both parties described as bad characters and ordered expelled from Vancouver.
The mayor requests volunteers to attend the Fourteenth National Irrigation Congress in Boise Idaho. He announced that women volunteers who wish to participate will receive appointment consideration.
The Seattle market reports cantaloupes rising from 2.75 to 4.09, raspberries in excellent condition, strawberries in strong demand with ample supply, and peaches arriving in large shipments. Vegetable prices include Burbank potatoes at 1.60 and White River Dutatoes 0.60 per unit. CH
The document itemizes produce and dairy pricing including apples lemons oranges and figs from California Oregon and Washington. It also lists butter cheese and creamery products with prices per pound per crate or per dozen and references brands like Tillamook and Washington creamery butter.
The Portland and Seattle Railroad, known as the Hill forces, is pushing the Seattle to Portland construction along the Columbia River. An urgent order for 1,000 laborers has been issued to multiple employment agencies, with wages high and daily deployment to various camps. About 2,000 men are at work across sections of the project as the company seeks rapid completion.
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