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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1905
Page
8
Sunday sermons denounce graft and greed as Rev Dr Matthews and Rev Simonda urge cleansing politics and moral accountability. They argue corrupt leaders and financiers tempt the public, urging a shift to a new philosophy of life and a rejection of the tainted dollar.
City employment offices have joined to sue the Young Women's Christian Association to force payment of a $100 annual license. They allege the YWCA advertises jobs only to members who pay $2.50, competing without a license. Mrs. W. D. Wood defends the YWCA as aiding the needy and says no girl is charged for a position.
Daniel S. Lamont, secretary of war in Cleveland's last administration, died of heart disease at his Milbrook residence in Dutchess County on July 24. He was 68 and served in the cabinet during the 1890s.
Lamont, born in Cortlandville New York and of Scottish ancestry, died after a dinner heart attack. He was 64 and educated at Union College. He had long been active in politics, closely associated with leading politicians since 1870.
City council members plan to revisit a water rate reduction bill as the water fund nears a potential 26 percent cut. Salons oppose an early decrease, aiming for January at the earliest. Some members prefer no cut to preserve funds for general expenses or city salaries. Others seek the reduction to gain voters’ favor ahead of the next municipal election.
Forty seven sailors killed aboard the gunboat Hennington were buried at the military ground on the San Diego bay promontory. The simple service featured a national flag and flowers from the city museum. Attendees included Port Rosescrans Company 116 naval reserves San Diego and Universal Brotherhood Home Point Loma. Fifty two survivors joined in paying tribute as coffins were moved by express wagons due to the large number of deceased.
Valdee will relocate three miles across the bay to a site opposite the U S Army barracks due to recurring floods. Property owners push immediate removal. The move will ease planned railroad and harbor improvements, with a railroad interior link and deeper wharves planned. Materials for the new wharf to be shipped north on the next trip of the steamer Beith.
State reports cigarette sales banned to minors in Whitman county and a Colfax denier fined 22 dollars and 44 cents. Garfield farm transfers for 10 thousand dollars with G. W. Kimball as buyer. M'Mahon Sawmill at Rockford destroyed by fire Saturday morning. Frontier Days return to Northport. Siwash Indian injures Mrs. Cox, tied to a previous rifle incident. Angora goats gain traction in Palouse valley. Ee. W. Cummings of Seattle seeks Wakeburg waterworks purchase. Cowen faces horse stealing charges in Colfax. Two train robbers wounded by NP detective during capture. Wenatchee rancher David Sullivan killed in saloon brawl. Cashmere Democrat sold to Leonard Fowl. Sheep shipments begin at Ellensburg. J. C. Lloyd ships 10 carloads to Chicago. Walter F. Horner granted road-building privileges along Dodewallup river. Hoquiam to dedicate new post office by August 1. Dexter Horton Bank buys Port Townsend First National Bank. O. R. and N. contemplates line from Joseph to Clarkston. Wheat damage minor in Walla Walla valley. 400,000 dollar steel bridge planned at Pasco. Seattle stores advertise latest men’s shirts. Brooke & Co sue to go to Alki Natatorium. warm saltwater baths draw crowds. Pacific rail service improves between Seattle and Spokane. Mirat clam service noted.
Reno to Hawthorne journey notes vast herds of wild horses along Walker Lake in the Nevada desert. Nevada legislature protects the horses, reducing poisoning and poaching. Horses roam near Carson Valley and Walker Indian Reservation, with capture methods described and a note on future domestication prospects.
A brief notice lists two addresses for the Art Laurel firm related to a draft range. One contact is 1533 First Ave Seattle and the other is 818 825 Second Ave Ballard.
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