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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1906
Page
3
Chief of Police Wappenstein vows immediate enforcement of the saloon box regulation. Boxes must face the bar and curtains are banned, with prosecutions likely for violators. Several saloon keepers have ignored the ordinance, while a number have complied.
Fortuna offers a 26 mile Mer cer Island circuit with tables on the upper deck. Leaves Lesch Park at 6 30 for the trip. fare 25 cents. Moonlight cruises at 6 16 and 6 30 from Madison Park, weather permitting, fare 50 cents. Regular Mercer Island routes depart Lesch at 10 30 am, 2 30 pm, and 6 50 pm.
Authorities warned local saloon keepers to follow the ordinance or face court action. Patrol officers were instructed to report any violations after a final warning.
M A Holmes a rancher in Snohomish County reported his sister Mrs M Crate vanished after leaving July 4 to buy a lodging house in the city. Described as 34 years old, 6 feet 10 inches tall, dark complexion hair and eyes, heavy build about 200 pounds. Holmes fears foul play and notes she carried substantial money.
Be PF Bweeney received the deed to the Ratner property at the corner of Beyond and Marion. The block sold for $500000, purchased from Henry Boyle and Mrs Boyle of Oakland California.
Hoenlick of this city receives word that his wife Barah Noestick escaped from an institution in San Diego has been found and is again in the hands of authorities. She escaped twice from the institution but was recaptured both times.
A runaway girl is reported in Seattle purchasing a bathing cap at Bartell's Red Cross Drug Store on Second Avenue. The ad notes a sale on a variety of bathing caps tomorrow with colors, rubber, waterproof features and discounts from 50 cents to 33 cents.
Seattle friends insist August Rosenberg, accused anarchist, is innocent and was not at Germania hall on March 4 1889 when Herr Most spoke. They say a New York shoemaker John Welland presided, and that Rosenberg was a mining man who sold Alaska mint claims for 7000 dollars before retiring to Germany to live peacefully. Local German officials push for evidence to support release while police cite Rosenberg as anarchist and await Alaska word for clarity.
Start a savings account now with the State Bank of Seattle and earn 4 percent interest compounded semiannually. Build ready money for future needs and financial security.
A detailed description of a dinner gown combining whist taffeta with cluny lace and violet velvet. Ivory foundation and motifs on the lace echo the gown’s color scheme. The bodice features a demi sleeve with puffs and a shallow yoke, while embroidered bate shifts decorate the front.
Mra Marion Baxter releases Wayside Emergency Hospital quarterly results ending June 30. The report shows 2968 days of care provided independent of diapenary treatment, funded jointly by city and county at 66 cents per day. Dispensary treatments totaled 982. Receipts reached 2427 dollars, expenses including a prior quarter deficit of 1603.22 left total expenses 2476.75 with a remaining deficit of 48.75 at the new quarter start.
The Bricklayers' union hall in Chicago was robbed when the safe was blown and $1,000 stolen. The thieves escaped. Mrs. Sophie Schott reported her 11 year old son Waiter missing since July. He is light complexioned with blue eyes brown hair and a heavy build. He was last seen on the docks wearing a black suit and soft grey hat.
The Christian Endeavor societies plan a mass meeting at University Congregational by Friday evening to hear the year's officer report. The report sent to Lewiston during the convention will be read.
J M Frink will address the Rai ner Heights Improvement Club on parks at a meeting to be held at Oitman s Hall on Friday evening July 13.
W. and J. Sloane and Co show rare Persian and Turkish rugs at Egan and Christensen's hall Arcade building Seattle. They claim long-standing importation of Oriental rugs and direct Oriental contacts via their own buyer in the Orient guaranteeing every rug. Their Seattle stay is limited.
Two steamers Cottage City from Skagway and Watson from Nome brought 973200 in gold dust to port last night. Cottage City carried 654200 with two interior passengers. Watson bore the rest and 30 passengers from Nome and St Michael. Watson to be transferred to San Francisco for first trip Saturday. Wave winnings on fishing tackle at Splaming's this week.
A morning report from Shaw's grocery at Interbay states a drug store was robbed overnight. Detective Bam Corbett was assigned to the case this morning.
Mrs Mills of 1622 Third Avenue reported to police that while in a downtown massage parlor and hair store she was relieved of a ten dollar gold piece from her pocketbook after entering the premises.
The Sparkman & Mclean real estate firm filed articles of incorporation in Olympia with capital stock of 100000 dollars. The Boulder Alaska Copper company also incorporated with 100000 dollars by H. D. Reynolds C. H. Kingabury C. S. Wiley R. N. Cummings and F. S. Bayley.
The University State Bank with a paid up capital of 25000 is organized as the newest financial institution in Beattle. The new bank was organized by a group of local financiers.
The Northwestern Mutual Fire Association reports more than 1.7 million dollars of insurance written in June. Members save 26 to 40 percent on their policies. Property owners are invited to visit Northwestern offices in the Lumber Exchange building to learn about their methods.
WW Perry company to locate at the corner of Forty second street and Fourteenth North. A wattle building will be erected soon and operations begin immediately. Watgon Allan likely president and John H Perry, a stockholder, to serve as counsel. BE Mann and J F Mann to be officers of the company.
A Everett delegation will travel to Denver next week to attend the grand lodge events, joining the Bes battle herd on a special train for the journey.
An advertisement asserts safety of money invested in the German Saving Building and Loan association, promising a monthly investment of unknown percent for years totaling 604 dollars to reach 1000 dollars. Charles Owner, secretary at 416 Bailey Building, offers full particulars.
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