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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1906
Page
7
A faded dialogue portrays tenderfoot workers aboard the canal project. Men describe homesickness and long hours, with talk of yellow fever cases and quarantines at Colon. The piece notes little leisure, strict routines, and frugal living as workers try to save money.
The passage notes no theater or amusements near fathmus, Panama. It mentions poker at the saloon and drinking leading to danger. Birds lack song, flowers lack fragrance, and rain is frequent with a forecast of rain from now until December 1.
Parisian engineer Louis Van de Putte revisits the Panama project after a long absence to assess progress amid malaria and yellow fever concerns. He warns of six deaths among a seven man party, questions the timetable, while noting Americans have improved conditions though dangers persist. Wage details for laborers and engineers are cited as part of the volatile camp life near Culebra and Colon.
Washington reports that Secretary of State Root arrived in Rio de Janeiro on the eve of the Pan American conference opening tomorrow. Brazil authorities and the people greeted him warmly as other American delegates also reached their destinations.
Mostana Peeress ridden by Croaswaite won the seven furlong selling race for year olds and up at 5 to 1. Matt Hogan finished second and Glen Brier took third as the time posted 1.77. Scratches listed Pinewood Detroit Rocky Floranola Harbor Salabie and Joyner.
Overnight entries list first race four furlongs with two year olds and older in a mixed claiming card. Second and third races feature maidens and selling races at one mile and one length with multiple entries including Procrastinate and Lady Mittora. Fourth through sixth races cover sprint to seven furlongs with a purse and multiple horses such as Vionm Doctor Old Mike and The Mighty, reflecting a busy local program.
Madrid reports a new commercial treaty with the United States includes reduced duties on Spanish wines and brandies. Spain will grant concessions compatible with its other treaty obligations, while the United States lowers its tariff on these Spanish products.
The Department of Commerce and Labor reports that the United States foreign commerce for the fiscal year just closed was about 20 million dollars below 4 billion. When including Porto Rico and Hawaii, it would exceed 2 billion.
Mae Belle Jackson wife of F D Jackson died at Providence hospital this morning after a brief illness. She was the niece of Leander Miller of 422 Ninth Ave South and was active in social circles in the city. Funeral arrangements have not been announced.
On July 28 the Fagies offer a grand excursion to Moclips on the ocean beach with clam bake racing dancing baseball and amusements. Single fare four bits for the round trip inquire at the city ticket office corner Ist Ave and Wy.
The 101 Ranch in Oklahoma harvests a mammoth wheat crop alongside corn, hay, and cattle. Joe Miller and brothers oversee 400 laborers, with harvesters cutting eight foot swaths, yielding up to 2000 bushels daily per unit. The ranch spans 70,000 acres with 8,000 devoted to wheat.
Captain Von Helm of the steamer Memphis reports being followed by a herd of whales from Cape Blance to Flattery. The whales struck the vessel several times and capsized visibility, while he also saw lifeboats and a gale hindered rescue efforts.
The Frawleys draw capacity crowds at the Seattle theater with Madame Bane Gene and Mine Van Filuren in comic roles. Under the Lampe by the Aylesworth company remains a season highlight as Madame Sana Gene continues through the week. The Sailor and His House with Harry La Rose and company, Montinello and Farrel with their invention, and Fred Lowe with Lane the singer are also featured attractions.
Through service leaves Saturdays and returns from Moclips Beach Saturday or Monday morning. Describes Moclips as a premier ocean beach resort on the coast. For details inquire at the office corner Ist Ave and Yesler Way.
This afternoon steps began to organize a wheat pit linked to the Merchants Eadence. W. P. Kated, secretary of the Merchants Exchange, as president, named Samuel Wiyde George Albers George Cheatham Cecil Bacon and H. E. Pamerton to assist in the organization.
About 20 delegates from Washington's large commercial bodies met at the Seattle Commercial Club to begin organizing a state publicity bureau. They plan to elect permanent officers and finalize the setup at this afternoon's session, with a banquet and smoker planned for tonight.
The City of Seattle arrived with 42 passengers from Fairbanks and Dawson, while Edith from Nome will load return cargo for St Michael and Nome. Kosmos from San Francisco will spend 10 days loading on Puget Sound. Dutch sailors from Emmanuel were to be arrested for desertion. Judge Hanford ruled he had no authority over seamen’s wages in this consular case.
J Johnson, brother of Kristian Johnson, arrived in the city shortly after Kristian’s body was found on the Northern Pacific tracks Sunday afternoon. The scene and timing suggest a burial in a field as officials work to identify the deceased.
The writer recalls two real life stories from the Up and Onward series showing moral lessons. Case A follows a man who makes and loses fortunes in brokerage schemes then ends up with a modest salary, illustrating caution against risky outside ventures.
The man, barely over 20 and married with two children, grew up in a large working family and learned the butcher trade with his father. He moved to the city for work, joined a major packing concern, rose to a responsible sales post, then faced a pay drop from 60 to 49 dollars a week when a new office-based manager took over.
Paul quits a $69 weekly job after being refused a raise and a five year contract. He starts selling meat independently in a push cart, earning $125 the first week. Nine months in, he has a partner with $800, sells mainly to hotels and clubs, and has about $4,000 in earnings and growing reputation.
A party of six Free and Accepted Masons African held grand lodge sessions in Seattle chartered the Seattle Electric company's Sight Seeing car and enjoyed the sights. They returned at 9 30 to Forreste hall where refreshments were served. Tonight they depart for Tacoma to dedicate the UOD lodge and elect officers for the ensuing year.
A major forest fire roars eight miles north of Sonora along the Calaveras River. The blaze menaces the renowned Calaveras big trees as firefighters battle the spreading flames.
Telegraphing from Washington advices indicate Japan has begun nationalizing all energy industries with railroads singled out as the first move. In other items, an assassination attempt targets Count Todleben near St Petersburg. Floods in central Japan threaten thousands with many homes submerged. Justice Brewer cites ongoing housecleaning in the United States Supreme Court context.
J. B. Wood, who withdrew 1,090,000 from Little Wonder Creek at Nome last summer and winter, arrived on the Victoria yesterday from the northern camp. He had worked a lay that was abandoned, yet he took a chance and won.
After weeks of remodeling and widening Pikest, the Jersey Butter Store announces a grand reopening sale tomorrow. The merchants claim to offer butter eggs tea and canned goods at low prices, underselling rivals in Seattle from 693 Pike St. Fresh existence eggs go for 2s per dozen.
A customer letter from Seattle dated May 15 1906 praises Chicago Eye Specialists for a new scientific method that cured years of headaches and vision problems after trying several opticians. The writer, T V Noicr, says the glasses eliminated his headaches and restored perfect sight and even mentions his job as a Seattle post office mailing clerk.
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