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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1906
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR cites subscription renewals and address labels with references to Nee Independent and Sunset Main. It mentions overdue payment triggering name removal and post office information, indicating renewal actions and mail processing details.
A census bureau study of US almshouses shows a declining ratio of inmates to population from 133 per 100000 in 1880 to 101.04 in 1903. Immigrants and African Americans are less represented than expected, while many whites lack thrift. The piece argues overall American prosperity rising, with savings and loans signals and a call for limiting predatory wealth.
The New York Life Saving Service reports a man resuscitated after 23 minutes underwater with over a day of work. Atlantic City also notes revival after 10 minutes and an hour of treatment. The article urges patience and prolonged effort, noting many drownings could be reversed with longer resuscitation.
Women riders fill smoking seats on city street cars as transit riders report crowding and new etiquette changes in a busy downtown system. Officials note seating rules and gender balance are guiding current policies.
A Star reporter observes women frequently taking front and platform seats on Seattle streetcars when interior space exists. Many riders say they prefer to observe surroundings and that smoking rules push cigarette use toward front areas while men receive admonitions from conductors.
The article describes Beconday car rules allowing no smoking indoors with smokings zones on the front platform for air quality. It notes small double-end cars with three seats in rear and front, designated smokers seats. It highlights women preferring the front smokers seats and occasional discomfort for women seated between two smokers due to etiquette issues.
Mrs Mall reported to police that she tripped over a chain linked to a telegraph pole and a dog on Western Way, suffering a sprained ankle.
Cheyenne Wyoming July 30 Meeker the pioneer who left Seattle March 1 in a prairie schooner pulled by oxen to retrace the Oregon trail is now in eastern Wyoming having traveled about 1500 miles and is 600 miles from Omaha. Quick work by detectives A Vancouver wire asked for Vera Morgan arrest for stealing a bank draft valued at 110 from a dressmaker in that city. Ten minutes after the wire detectives Hubbard and Bannick made the arrest.
An ad urges renters to store valuables in mammoth steel safety deposit vaults of Wm. D. Perkine, claiming earthquake fire and water proof boxes priced from four per year, promising protection from burning or robbery and loss of savings.
Police headquarters report multiple missing juveniles in Haines. Key cases include 15-year-old Michel Skinner of 657 Mainet Ballard reported by parents, 15-year-old Helen Stowa of 849 Twenty fourth av not yet located, 14-year-old Karl Higley of Rainier boulevard near the brickyard missing since yesterday, and 7-year-old Macy Canutt of Sixtythird and Carlow’s av wandering away yesterday.
No apparent change along the street this morning as prices stay firm. Fruit supply remains light and prices steady while butter rises modestly and Washington creamery butter increases. Meats hay and vegetables show little movement with minor shifts in local markets. Barry Rose reports urban prices with cabbage and peas noted in local bids.
The list details animal feed, dairy products, meats, fruits, vegetables, and grains with pricing per unit. It notes butter, cheese, poultry, beef, pork, and fish offerings from various regions including California Washington Oregon and Florida, plus feed and lime cement figures. The document reads as a market bulletin with scattered OCR errors but preserves product names, destinations, and price per ton or per unit. It references crates per price and general wholesale terms, reflecting a historical commodity marketplace.
The case of Guy Carleton, recently dismissed from the police department by Chief Appenstein, comes before the civil service this evening. Carleton seeks reinstatement after a suspension, stating he will make no effort to buck the decision if unable to return.
A chief has determined to accept his fate without resistance regardless of what may come. The stance signals a quiet resolve amid mounting pressure and uncertainty surrounding leadership.
Police led by Sergeant Stewart and Patrolmen Bonnell and Dolphin arrest J. J. Brown Frag wory Harry Barker Frank Johne and FF. Stephenson for gambling. Tables and other equipment were confiscated at the hotel.
Fragmentary report states laborer Kelly was arrested after a confrontation with patrolmen Dolphin and Diinnell. The text is garbled with misspellings and missing details about location, motive, and outcomes.
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