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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1906
Page
7
A report links a labeled highly dangerous felon with seven brutal murders across the Northwest. Authorities claim the suspect, once in custody, faces charges for killings attributed to last year in Montana and other crimes.
A baffling report notes an island device or mass has floated and drifted on a Wisconsin lake near Lae County. Authorities from Alacoves are investigating the object’s origin and current location.
The Fraxiey company presented Captain Swift last night at the Southe, with a 4 00 showtime and a current bill featuring a production of Medan Sane Gene Dering. The cast includes Snyder the bicycle star and the Mexican Tourist Quintette, with Manolita the dancer and others providing diverting entertainment. the company plans a new bill at Star and reopens Third Avenue to welcome audiences after several weeks of crowded houses.
A club now in process of forming through its committee has drafted a constitution and bylaws to govern former residents of New England and Massachusetts. The group plans a meeting in the Alaska building to discuss membership and arrangements.
The article outlines City Treasurer George Russell proposing a system of tax indices to be kept in the inspector’s office. It emphasizes anticipated convenience for property records and efficient administration for Rad County.
The motor owned by T. K. Ray and J. Lampoon at Duwamteheta was destroyed by fire yesterday afternoon on the Interurban. It powers a water pump supplying two ranches for irrigation. defective wiring is cited as the cause.
A B Bata of the Tanana Trad Are Company fears winter supplies will be short due to late merchant orders while others note steamers heading north are fully loaded, making shortages unlikely.
Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon at 900 University for Colonel Richard H Ballinger. A large crowd mourned, floral tributes were numerous, Rev. M A Matthews led burial rites, and he praised Ballinger as an active Christian. A quartet sang Nearer My God to Thee after remarks. Pallbearers and assistants listed include Byron Poelpe Major W V Rinehart Judge J Langley G L Case FH Hurd and H KR Creighton.
Rev. Gustave Reicha of New Jerusalem church in South Seattie spoke to Seattle socialists at the Socialist temple on the relationship between the church and the workingman. The address was well received.
Fred Nolan, described as an old-time offender, drank excessively and collapsed in the courtroom. He had just received a 10 day jail term and immediately toppled into a rolling drunken fit as officers carried him from the proceedings.
A compact notice urges readers to use an Oar want ad when seeking items or services. The call emphasizes speed and accessibility, encouraging practical, fast results for those pursuing a specific need.
A reflection warns that careless cash handling wastes wealth, harms owners and communities, and undermines city prosperity. It urges better banking and financial stewardship to support local growth and well being.
James D Bene serves as President with N Elner Caabler as Director and Ferdinand ehmits Samuel Rosenbera and Donworth listed among board members in the snapshot of the organization.
Civil engineer JM K Owens reports on Seattle water flow from Cedar River. Opening gates into Lincoln Park reservoir could raise inflow 26 to 35 percent and lower pumping needs for Queen Anne hill. He also details Milwaukee water rights in Cedar River watershed with a $1,000,000 cost to extend pipelines and pollution controls at Taylor Creek.
Marty Collins, recently arrived from Portland Ore, was arrested on a vagrancy charge. He spoke with difficulty due to throat cancer and will be sent to the Wayside Mission hospital for care.
For the third time, the cabin of B C Webber at 1314 EB lett av was entered last night, and a number of small articles stolen from a trunk.
For the man who can save but few dollars a month there is place where his money will grow profitably as if invested with the German Savings, Banking and Loan Association. Call Chas. Osner, 1416 Balley Building, secretary, for full particulars on improved real estate loans.
The Seattle branch of the United National Association of Post Office Clerks held its annual meeting and elected officers. President HR Maraden, Vice President Winfred Kip, Secretary J J Sullivan, Treasurer James Btorrar, Sergeant at Arms Miss Jeanette Wieman, with J J Sullivan chosen as the Washington delegate to the national convention in Savannah Georgia in September.
Citizens of Interbay organize a mass meeting to consider a steel and concrete viaduct over the Northern Pacific tracks on Grand boulevard. Leading proponents include Meventhay W endbay W Will W Parry Capt W F Thomas and W B Mc Clellan, major local property holders.
A second section of the Raymond Waltcomb excursion party from the east arrived at the Diller last night. The group will remain there until the Spokane and City of Seattle party returns from Alaska.
Walter Kennedy announces start of steel plant work on Lake Washington once government canal guarantees are assured. His clients require sufficient bond issue guaranty to proceed.
Police investigated a report of wemault by the cook of the Rainier steam schooner at Galbraith-Bacon dock. The cook claimed strikers from Pacific Coast docks chased him from the dock to the galley. Officers found no disturbance on arrival.
General Funston's staff members remain at Camp Funston Saturday as preparations proceed. Destruction in San Francisco of a large wireless instrument shipment prevents use of wireless signaling and balloon maneuvers are canceled due to loss of war department bags.
The Utica Herald Dispatch reports Admiral Dewey visiting the city on July 24 with a citizens’ entertainment. Among the guests is Col. Wilson Squire of Beattie, former United States senator from Washington.
Miss Jessie M. York is named among the seriously injured in the steam and electric railway disaster at South Pasadena California on Saturday. The dispatches identify her as a harmed passenger in the wreck.
United States officials report a pair of valuable field glasses vanished from the office during yesterday with no clear clue to the culprit.
Dr C Waters an Indian living on the sandapit was arrested yesterday caught in the act delivering whiskey to another Indian who is an inmate of the county jail. He had been doing so for several days with a watch set that led to his arrest yesterday.
An article extols thrift as a key human virtue and suggests opening a savings account with the State Bank of Seattle. It notes that a dollar can start an account and that the bank offers 4 percent interest compounded semi annually.
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