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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1906
Page
5
Residents urged to sign a petition published by The Star to persuade Seattle City Council to repeal polls dominance and protest railroad construction that could contaminate Cedar River drinking water. The plea stresses public health for current and future generations and invites neighbors to participate.
Citizens petition Seattle City Council to repeal Ordinance 13836 permitting a railway along Cedar River citing danger to water purity. The list names numerous signers with street addresses across Seattle including 1417 Dean, 1210 Sixteenth, 1129 Eighth, 169 Twelfth, and many further residences in various neighborhoods.
A fashion note describes a lingerie style hat with smart white men costumes or dainty organdies, a Parisienne influence, and heavy Haen material. It features a bold scalloped edge with broderie anglaise, a wreath of dog roses, and an immense turquoise satin bow in front.
In New York July a decision to drop the emotional insanity defense for Mart Thaw is reported. Lawyers will switch to justification based on White persecutions amid uncertain facts of current insanity. Mrs Thaw visited her husband as Dr Hamilton consulted. William Thaw, a nephew, urged support at the Tombs. The widow of Stanford White received 149040 from Equitable Life for a life policy.
Max Papineau son of P Papineau a wagon maker from Paxton Illinois was found dead on the roof of a passenger coach as train No 110 westbound pulled into Auburn Washington. He apparently died from suffocation and a hemorrhage while forcing his way through the Stampede tunnel east of Ravensdale. Coroner Carroll took charge of the remains and a traveling companion is suspected.
The Beat Ue Commercial Club will make the Cedar River water issue a special order of business at tonight's meeting. Representatives from the King County Medical Society the city government and the Milwaukee railroad have been invited to attend and present their views on the matter.
The Washington State Mining association plans a weekly plain talk to guide investors on the genuineness of mining properties offered for sale to the public. The publication aims to help readers assess mining stock investments.
City bonds valued at 599000 for the park and 600000 for the light department were opened at 2 PM by City Treasurer Fiassecti. State land commissioners reviewed a tender for the Hachting bonds with par at 3 percent. San Francisco's Roetline Lone bid 9180 premium at 4 percent. N W Harris Co of Chicago bid 3900 premium at 4 percent and offered 50 premium on park bonds to take both. State to receive lighting bonds. park bonds to be re advertised.
Clarence W. Ide, former collector of customs, was honored yesterday afternoon as 30 customs officers presented him a silver tea set to show their appreciation for his service after his term expired.
Special correspondence describes a proposed 336 mile Luzon railway from Manila to Aparri. The line climbs Caraballo mountains, passes Bambang, and follows the Magat and Cagayan valleys toward Aparri. It highlights fertile interior lands, low tribal activity, and potential for rapid transit across the islands.
Puyallup and Sumner Fruit Growers Association appeals to Beattie for 500 berry pickers to harvest a large raspberry crop. W. H. Hamus, president, says wages are good and sleeping quarters are provided free.
The Wisconsin Central relocated its headquarters from 102 First Ave to 103 Yesterday, occupying space formerly used by the Chicago Milwaukee St. Paul route.
Judge Richard Winton accuses Seattle mayor Moore and Police Chief Wappenstein of allowing William Chappell to run notorious hustlers dens in the tenderloin while pursuing German socialist Hosenberg. A prominent socialist speaker labeled the situation as the worst form of anarchy.
Ship owners have agreed to arbitrate the sailors' strike. A meeting to discuss arbitration will be called by Mayor Schmitz on Monday after owners requested a third letter seeking settlement.
Battleship Nebraska lies in drydock at the U S Navy Yard Bremerton for overhaul and painting ahead of her official trial trip. Port Orchard boats depart Pier 2 at 6:30, 6:30, 10:00 a m, 1:15, 2:30 and 4:20 p m round trip 50 cents. Navy Yard is always open.
Oakland July 3 Starting developments are expected at a joint meeting of the insurance adjusting committee of 15 and committee of five of the dollar companies called for Tuesday. It is rumored action may remove the six bit companies from sub committees to halt delay. It is reported that the dollar companies plan to checkmate those paying no Frisco losses but cutting rates and expanding premiums across the coast before insurance commissioners expose them.
Mrs Mary Gpiiman was acquitted at her preliminary examination after she shot her husband during his attack on her father who was trying to stop the beating of his wife.
Local laundry ad urges readers to have garments cleaned at the Pantorium main 1048 to revive their look and avoid disposal.
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