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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1906
Page
7
City council members press for immediate action on Cornel Burnett introduced repeal ordinance affecting the Milwaukee grant along Cedar River. The measure sits in committee for report with potential division expected at tonight's session.
Superintendent Youngs proposes installing water meters during a famine to save money for consumers. He argues meters create equal footing, deter waste, and let users see who wastes water, noting cities with meters show reduced per household usage.
At the regular meeting the Commercial Club plans to admit 67 new members. WH Parry was to speak on the Alaska Yukon exposition but the address was postponed due to absence. Williams awaiting replies regarding membership. The convention and banquet are set for Seat on Thereday July 19 with Lieut. Coon confirmed to attend.
A compact notice lists two dates July 16 1996 and July 16 1906 alongside a monetary figure 1 596 489 95 dollars, suggesting a financial record or oblique archival reference without context.
Funeral services for Jed Green father of J. Harrison Green of The Star were conducted yesterday afternoon at Butterworths Sons chapel. Rev Samuel K Kirkwood led the rites as Mrs John Manning and Mrs Louise rendered three selections. Pallbearers included Capt John Anderson Thurman Bradley Charles Thomas Morris Cooper Arthur Hilingioh and B A Byregue. Mr Green died Friday morning after a lengthy illness of over three years at Pacific hospital where he had been a patient 13 months.
Edwin F. Janes & Co announces sale of 192 lots forming Holbrook and Clark's addition to West Seattle on Calvary Street. The 20 acre tract, cleared and with sound views, lies near planned electric streetcar service, shortening travel to Pioneer Square to about 26 minutes. Real estate experts anticipate strong growth as transportation improves.
Judge Griffin set August 15 for recounting the ballot in the contested election of Councilman Frank Mullen. Deputy County Clerk BK Raine will oversee the recount for the test city election, with Matthew Dow contesting.
Emma Evans, a colored woman, was sentenced today to one year in state prison for larceny from the person. She was found guilty of snatching a purse valued at four dollars.
The council plans final passage of an ordinance allocating 20600 from the water fund to start work on a proposed Cedar River water main. Engineers estimate 14 months to build, while finance members urge quicker completion aiming to start by August and finish by next year to ensure water for sprinkling in 1907.
Since July 1 inspectors have tested 260 licenses for operators of gasoline launches under 16 tons carrying passengers for hire. A new law requires licensed officers and life saving gear on such crafts. The $500 penalty for violations has pushed owners to the inspectors' office.
The Saratoga, purchased in New York, left San Francisco yesterday for Seattle. On arrival she will be rushed into the Nome trade and then assigned to the Seattle Seward route under Northwestern Steamship Company ownership.
German consul arrives as Judge Hanford assumes federal jurisdiction over two sailors libeling the bark Emmanuel at Port Blakeley. The ship refused to pay wages for a Philadelphia Manila voyage. Attorneys Revelle & Revelle argue treaty submission to a German consul, Consul Malty arrives to decide if treaty or federal law governs. The outcome affects foreign merchant ships and Seattle commerce interests.
The Meadows card lists five races with detailed entries including horses like Miata, Anirad, Davoner, Lady's beauty, and Molly Berry. Races cover five furlongs for 2-year-olds, one mile for 4-year-olds and up, and longer contests, with prices and weights noted where shown.
Ellen Jourdan attempted to kill her daughter Bliss in their basement by strangling with rope. She then shot herself in the temple, dying instantly on July 16 in Cal.
The Santa Clara sails this afternoon with freight and 90 passengers for Seward and other westward ports. The Oregon is due tomorrow. The Yukon river reports note Seat tle No. 3 arriving at Fort Yukon from St. Michael, Herman at Rampart from St. Michael, and Lavelle Young at Fort Gibbon from Fairbanks. Kosmos Memphis sailed yesterday from San Francisco for Beattie. Montara to clear this afternoon for San Francisco after customs hold due to registry held by Japanese.
Market notes list potato prices with White River stock up to 11 and 35, beans, turnips, cantaloupes, peaches and plums plentiful, California figs out, various crate and per unit prices for produce and dairy. Poultry, fish, hay and feedstuffs, and farm goods prices appear with multiple regional references and price points.
Seow Folsom No. 11 sank at the Broad street dock this morning while tied short at high tide. The vessel struck dock plies and wank as the water fell, snapping under pressure from the loaded shingles aboard.
The city blacksmiths plan a reorganization meeting tonight at the labor Temple. After over a year of dormancy the loommakers meeting last week showed blacksmiths can rejoin active labor circles.
Shortly after noon today the steamer Ohio sailed on her third Nome voyage with five passengers and a heavy freight cargo. D Lane and several Nome mining operators were aboard, also eight tourtata.
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