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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1905
Page
7
A group familiar with Lake Washington navigation warns that unlighted pleasure launches operate at night between the parks, risking collisions with rowboats and canoes. Some vessels have lights while many do not, and unskilled operators exacerbate the danger despite rules. Authorities reportedly overlook the risk until a fatal incident draws blame.
Major Mills, a local government engineer, explains in an interview that the proposed lowering of Lake Washington and the push by certain property owners to maintain a uniform lake level is not as discouraging as some believe. He outlined the situation in a Wednesday morning statement.
Honest values at Langs. We endeavor to treat patrons fairly and squarely. Price hints include Lister’s Tooth Powder 15¢, Pabst’s Best Tonic 19¢, Neatle’s Food 10¢, Castoria Fletcher’s 35¢, Welch’s Grape Juice in a large bottle, Dr Merck’s German Liver Regulator 35¢, Baldwin’s Red Blood Pills 50¢. We carry a full line of shaving用品.
The Portage Canal maintained full discharge capacity during winter, influenced by heavy rainfall more than outlet chokage. A later review noted some sediment shoaling in Black River but not dire, and a plan to close the portage temporarily aimed at extending flow through Black River to clear it. The forthcoming petition highlights broad drainage desires and calls for a clear canal policy by Congress, amid local opposition and competing interests over Sammamish and Black rivers navigability and ramnage.
Vancouver reports three men killed in a dynamite explosion at the Bankhead mine near Banff. Thomas Smiley David Thomas and John Williams died when multiple cases of dynamite detonated. Survivors include a widow and six children for David Thomas. cause of blast unknown.
A city petition drives a rift between north and south ends over dredging the Duwamish river to aid a harbor. North end clubs fear harbor funds will starve the north canal. residents urge balance with canal construction. In Tokyo, Admiral Rofestvensky is operated on for bone removal from his ear wound. condition satisfactory.
A War Department group led by Maj Langfitt Capt Kitts and Assistant Engineer A H Weber will arrive in Seattle around August 1 to review proposed Lake Washington canal plans with the aim of cutting costs and reducing the number of locks to one.
The mammoth liner Dakota is docked in Bremerton after a tail shaft break. 7,000 tons of cargo must be removed before docking to repair the shaft, with passengers and cargo transferred to the Minnesota to continue to the Orient. The full extent of the damage will be assessed once on the dock.
A block across the Green Lake and Fremont Ballard Macn route tied up traffic for an hour at 12:30 AM on Wednesday as twenty cars queued. A heavy delivery wagon owned by Caratens Bros broke down on the track and hindered removal for about an hour.
A major blaze leveled the Union Iron foundry in Georgetown at about 10 o clock Tuesday night. The plant valued at 20000 dollars. insurance amount unknown. The night watchman was missing during the fire. The property was recently sold from Goldberg and Berhard to Eastern.
A big fire destroyed two blocks of Connell Washington’s business section after igniting from a bottle of acid in Dr. H. G. Gallagher's Progress building. Total loss about 165000 with 30000 insured. Wong Soo rescued. volunteers exhausted. several theft attempts noted. Nine families rendered homeless.
The interior of Northern Pacific car No. 963 was gutted by fire at 1 24 Wednesday morning. Believed to stem from a cigar left in the car on its arrival from Portland. Hose Company No 6 answered the alarm and extinguished the blaze.
A large party of army officers led by Gen. John P. Story Gen. Alexander Mackenzie Gen. Samuel Mills and Maj. Geo W Goethals will visit Puget Sound in September to review coast and harbor defenses.
New York July 26. The board of directors of the Equitable accepted the resignations of James W. Alexander and Nevada H. Stranahan. Chairman Morton was elected president. The meeting discussed changes in the society’s laws.
A sun thaw freed 400 stranded passengers when an ice packed wagon blocked Westlake Avenue near the Western Mill. Seattle Electric and wrecking teams failed to move the stuck wagon until the wagon cover was removed and sun melted the ice. A conductor redirected riders to town, earning thanks for quick action.
A local item lists several individuals by name as part of a party described as The Butt party. The names include Burt Adame Tower, J. M. Kennedy and Hazel Kennedy, Nelle Churchill, Maye Shoesley, Hattie Noyes, Bessie Barnes, Violet Corey, Carrie Smith, Margaret Crotty, Annie Edwards, Winnie Edwards, Winnie Rodda, Jessie Rich, B. A. Cooney and H. F. Collins.
Fort Lawton lacks adequate water from the city high pressure standpipe on Queen Anne hill. Captain Crable proposes changing sprinkling hours to balance needs between Fort Lawton and 16 000 Queen Anne Hill subscribers, but Superintendent Youngs rejects the idea and prefers council action.
An eye witness to the Constantinople assassination attempt describes Turkish officers charging the sultan’s carriage with drawn swords, repelled by Albanian bodyguards, fueling reports that the plot arose from a military conspiracy. A separate Alaska note mentions a library association trip and a plan to donate books for a public library.
The Norwegian steamer Tricolor remains stranded at Cape Mendocino with the hull punctured and the hold full of water. Heavy seas break over the vessel and there is no hope of saving her.
Smith of the Seattle Public Library donated eighty books to the city of Juneau. The gift was presented in a ceremony marking the exchange between the institutions and expanding local library holdings.
A funeral for Daniel Lamont former Secretary of War was held in Hebeppsie New York with Rev Merle Smith presiding assisted by two local ministers. The procession left Millbrook in Lamonts private car for burial in Lamonts mausoleum Woodlawn Cemetery. Former President Cleveland and Postmaster General Cortelyou attended.
Portland July 26 plans set for a strong general agency to replace the assistant general freight agent in Portland. C. Fulton resigns after 20 years. Henry Blakely moves from St Paul to Tacoma as successor. Rumor links R. T. Brets to Portland general agent post. Twenty clerks in Portland ordered transferred to Tacoma.
Two more victims of the Bennington explosion were moved from hospital to morgue. Ward fh. Kennedy of Alliance Nebraska and S. Takate a Japanese ward boy died. Total dead reaches 61. Kennedy's brother arrived too late. M P Nieman in serious condition. Ensign Jaffe inspects hull findings report no plate damage or holes. Ship could be towed out today if needed.
New Orleans reports two additional yellow fever deaths bringing the total to 36. A conference of state health authorities with the United States Marine Hospital Service is being arranged for today.
Northwestern Commercial’s steamship Hertha heads to Lynn canal ports Wednesday night with about 60 passengers and freight. City of Seattle will sail Wednesday evening with around 100 passengers including L. Freeman J. J. C. Barter and the Misses Green. Tampico departed Nome bound with 3,000 tons of freight after noon. 800 tons were refused due to lack of space on the vessel.
Twenty four pharmacists from Seattle earned licenses after the Washington State Board of Pharmacy examined papers in Tacoma. Secretary P Jensen and board members completed the evaluations. Seattle names include P D K Sanstrom C H Merritt C B Armstrong T J Kowalaky W T Whitlock C A Little H N Paulson William J Jessamine. Assistant pharmacists listed are G K E Frost B J Sister C T Bellinger and K E G Ohrner. The board may meet next in Seattle.
Jack Walsh and Jim Melipocks were jailed for three months each in a first conviction for prize fighting. Authorities vow similar sentences for future offenders to deter the sport.
In the cool evening moonlight over Lake Washington couples gather along the Alki path and at a rustic bench, whispering hushes about romance as two white headed pairs embrace. Salt Water Resort at Alki Natatorium remains open daily rain or shine.
The steamer Perdita will offer an excursion rate of $1.00 to Quilcene Hood Canal and return Friday July 28 departing Galbraith Dock at a stated time.
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