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Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1906

Page

3

City council seeks reservoir site over park board veto

The council urges locating a reservoir in Woodland or another site as the park board resists the Woodland park location. With $180,000 already appropriated, officials weigh shifting the water department’s control amid disputes over Washington park ownership and Cedar River main reports.

Diman H. C Park Board Woodland Crichton Washington Tite Ecounci Woodland Park Cty North End Water Department Cedar River Washington Park Mill Company City Maine

Scenic Bremerton Sail Aboard Orchard Boats

A Sunday ride to Bremerton offers a round trip for 50 cents aboard Orchard boats. Passengers enjoy magnificent scenery along the route and a visit to the mammoth battle at the Bremerton navy facility. Pier 2 serves departures.

Bremerton Pier 2

German boy commits suicide by river bank note left

A German nine year old, Willam Dressier, ended his life this morning by self strangulation at a secluded riverbank spot. The child had grown too weak to earn a living selling meat, leaving a final note explaining his despair.

Willam Dressier

Baptismal Spectators Drenched as Bridge Fails in Walla Walla

In Walla Walla on June 1 after a Seventh Day Adventist camp meeting, a footbridge gave way during baptismal rites at Milton. Many spectators, mostly women and children, fell into the river. none were seriously hurt though gowns were ruined.

Walla Walla Seventh Caye Ben

Dates fixed for the Alaska Yukon exposition fair

The Alaska Yukon exposition executive committee fixed the event from June to September 30. A 215 member advisory committee from each district will coordinate with Alaska and Yukon officials. The fair will showcase Alaska Yukon and Pacific Coast, with broad state and county representation. The ways and means committee will meet next Tuesday to decide funding.

Alaska Yukon Territory Yukon Pacific Coust

Panama Hats for Summer at Low $5

The 06 W. B. Hatchinson Co. offers Panama hats priced at five dollars. The affordable, comfortable summer hat promises ideal wear for warm days and casual outings.

Panama W. B. Hatchinson Co

Woman Loses Purse After Running to Catch Seattle Car

Elisabeth Carey of University station dropped her purse while sprinting to catch a South Seattle transit car at Yesler Way and Beacon Way yesterday morning. The purse contained $27 and a police report has been filed at headquarters.

Elisabeth Carey University Ttattion

Steamer Queen Sails from San Francisco to Seattle

The Steamer Queen, sailing from San Francisco, called at Victoria at noon and is due in Seattle late this afternoon. A large number of its passengers come from the south.

Steamer Queen San Francisco Victoria Seattle

Coast Seamen Threaten Pacific Coast Tie Up

The Coast Seamen's union threatens a strike over wage demands and plans to tie up all Pacific coast shipping. Four steamers were already tied up last night with more to follow as soon as charges are laid.

Oakland the Coast Seamen's Union Pacific Coast

Freight steamers prepare Nome voyage schedule

Tomorrow morning the Benator will call for Nome with 487 passengers and freight. The Pennsylvania sails in the afternoon with 300 passengers. San Mateo and Mackinaw, two Schubach and Hamilton freight boats, will depart pier 14 in the afternoon loaded with Nome shipments.

Benator Nome Witt Pasaen Geora Pennsylvania San Mateo Mackinaw Bchubach & Hamilton Pier 14 Nome

Medium shares courtroom stage in clairvoyant trial

In a Tafton court the medium Mise Rice faced charges tied to foretelling futures for pay. Judge Justice Davis upheld a $100 bond for good behavior as defense appeals, while Ford testified the payments funded revealed prophecies. The case highlights the era's tension between spiritualism and law.

Wiret Spiritual Society of Beattie Ns Ar Mise Rice Ford Davis

Admiral Hughes Death Honors Quiet Bremerton

The noon salute paid yesterday honors Admiral Hughes whose death has been reported. Prof Cruger named principal of Union High School for next year at Manette and Charleston. Manette and Charleston schools closed for the year. J M White of San Francisco, formerly of the county, plans to return. C J Adama of Seattle arrived to finalize heating installation in the school building. Rev Harry Hudson attends Episcopal clergymen convention at Tacoma.

Hughes Prof. Cruger Union High School J. M. White San Francisco This County C.J. Adama Seattle Harry Hudson Episcopal Tacoma

Police Judge Kidnapping Attempt Shocks Hartville

Hartville Wyoming June 1 an unsuccessful bid to seize city government occurred yesterday Mayor Elect Wilde and an ex marshal abducted Police Judge Adams and jailed him Deputies released Adams and Wilde and the ex marshal face charges of conspiracy and kidnapping bloodshed is threatened

Hartville Wyo Wilde Adams Kauppert

Steamer Dolphin Sets Sail With 150 Passengers

The steamer Dolphin departed at 10 o'clock with 150 passengers and a load of perishable freight destined for interior ports, marking a busy morning voyage.

Dolphin Bhaw Way

Finck's Big Auction Sale at Daily Times

Finck conducts a large auction featuring diamonds, watches, jewelry, silverware, clocks, and cut glass. Sale times listed as daily 2:20 and 7:36 with a noted total of $816. Chairs for ladies mentioned among items.

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