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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1906
Page
5
This illustrated feature profiles Elaine May Golding the champion woman swimmer of America. The fourth installment outlines her training, technique, and competitive mindset for readers.
A fragmented plea claims big profits from a savings and loan scheme promising safe returns. It mentions paying monthly sums to yield $1,009 and references a secretary at 416 Batley Bide.
The second annual outing of Seattle Ma gravers No. 23 1 P B was held at Fortuna Park Mercer Island. Artistes from the commercial and newspaper trades joined in the festivities. The day featured boating rowing and lunches served in shaded spots.
Richard Waters of Weed hotel Pirot and Union reports a room entry last night with assault and clothing stolen. The incident details include missing items and potential suspect activity observed in the area. Police are investigating and seeking additional information from any witnesses.
The coroner's inquest into the July 1 Salisbury wreck resumes as the English rail directors admit full responsibility for the disaster that killed many Americans. The inquiry continues to determine the exact cause and accountability.
A brief advert promotes saving with the State Bank of Beattle. It argues that small daily savings grow to a substantial sum over years and urges starting tomorrow with a one dollar deposit at 4 percent interest compounded semi annually.
Jerome Collins a 14 year old Negro was released from the asylum at Stellacoom and later under care of a local healer. He proved uncontrollable again and was returned to authorities after a county jail stay. He will likely be sent back to Stellacoom for treatment.
The Frawley company opened the fourth week of its engagement at the Seattle before a discriminating audience in Sardou's Madame Gene Gene. The production is praised as one of the troupe's most pretentious efforts and reflects credit on the traveling organization.
The Aylesworth company presents Madame Bane Gene for one week with strong cast, while Beattle Under the Citys Lamps continues despite mixed New York plot elements. The Star showcases a new vaudeville slate headlined by Marry La Rowe Co in The Butler and the Morse, Chris Lane monologues, Fontennelli the automatic wonder, and Lawe the artist.
Paris July 16 Major Dreyfus has been appointed to command in the Twelfth Regiment of artillery.
Fred Timens is arrested by Patrolman Griffith and sought in Everett on grand larceny charges. He and Florence Wilson are suspected in a ring theft. a matching ring was found on this person. Wilson was detained here Friday night.
Frank W. Healy announced the permanent Seattle Opera company will form from the San Francisco troupe after a successful Grand Theatre run of Trabin Hood. It will perform at Third Avenue until a permanent home is secured and be rechristened the Tivoli Opera company. The Singing Girl will open with a slate of high quality operas and comedies. The core personnel remain, with minor changes.
Lightning struck the residence of A P McConnell in Edwall igniting a fast spreading blaze that consumed the house in under an hour. The report notes the swift disaster and resulting loss to the occupant with no further details of injuries.
In Bellangham a local council tightens delays on granting the Finch telephone franchise while Stone & Webster explore an Interurban railway linking Bhagit county to the city. In Tacoma Charles Wenger, a laborer, was killed yesterday on the tracks while intoxicated. he leaves a family.
Washington July 16 figures from the department of commerce and labor indicate the beef trust exported canned beef valued at 528 064 in June and total exports of meat rose sharply. The report notes a 2 600 000 pound rise in fresh beef exports compared with 1905.
Detective Kennedy raided the James Harriot resort at Madison Park and arrested James Harriot and his clerk R. E. C. Abbott. The pair were jailed overnight. bail was not granted. Fred Harriot inquired about bail this morning. Harriot had prior arrests on the same charge.
On and after July 14 1906 the city divides irrigation into two districts with boundaries matching official notices. North District sprinkling allowed 7 am to 6 30 am and later 7 pm to 8 36 pm after August 1 1906, while South District hours are 7 pm to 8 36 pm and 7 am to 8 pm respectively. All sidewalk watering prohibited except during approved hours.
A folding go cart described with neat reed side panels and strong springs. Front wheels are inch while rear wheels are 10 inch, all tires are rubber. Includes adjustable feet at the back for stability.
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