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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1908
Page
3
A city board debates contractor delay on public projects. MP questions contract terms, progress rate, and whether the city should keep a contractor when delays occur. Mention of P J McHugh and Weaver appears as figures tied to the contract and beard in person.
HBeaut'ful Cottages and Bungalows advertise available rentals with pricing notes and contact details. The P. Pay Co. Inc. is listed in Mehihorn Building as the office location for inquiries and applications.
City Engineer Barkoff told the board progress is at one percent per week. The contract, awarded March 6, started March 10, with a December 5, 1908 finish deadline. McHugh received 10 more days to speed up and meet the March 1910 completion target, or risk losing the contract.
A Grace Methodist church Sunday school superintendent, a grocery proprietor, and an alleged chronic thief over 66, married, was taken into custody. He reportedly confessed a lifelong urge to steal small items and described deep remorse after a brief reformatory sentence for previous theft.
Boulllen, superintendent of the department of public utilities, completed an investigation of bridges and trestles used by the Seattle Electric Co. street car system and reports that all structures are in good condition.
Naval yard operations list a battleship fleet at the pier near Tester Way with departures from Pier 2 ten times daily. The schedule indicates frequent peacetime drills and transportation of vessels for repairs and readiness.
The Western Federation of Miners and Treadwell mines in Alaska flare again as Alaska representative China Puckett and Seattle based Evans are arrested after a confrontation near an employment agency. Bail posted, further tensions loom with Humes warning of planned Alaska voyage to deter possible riots at Pier A.
Misa Nellie Matthews daughter of Baltimorean Nicholas M Matthews will wed Ensign Reed M Fawell of Lincoln Neb aboard the U S gunboat Samar in Hong Kong after a 16000 mile journey. The couple met at the Hong Kong naval academy dance years ago and the bride travels from Baltimore to China for the ceremony.
After two simultaneous night robberies at the North Beach trolley termini on Kearny and Bay View streets two men escaped with about 90 dollars in cash watches and valuables. Police conducted an all night search and guarded railroad lines but had no new leads. A riot squad was deployed but the suspects vanished, leaving no arrests.
The piece notes Sunday Opening remains in the lead on Y.P. with references to Sabbath timing and ongoing coverage.
A brief Seattle item notes an exchange between the Mall and AVP editor at The Star regarding coverage or editorial direction. The concise note highlights communication or a pending decision affecting local reporting dynamics.
Letters to The Star show strong opinions on Sunday opening. Framed by readers like Katie Bartlett and George G Smith, supporters cite recreation and work schedules while opponents warn of secular drift and Sabbath sanctity. editor asserts reader views collected.
Eli Redvers Henry Huller aged 69 the British general known for leading relief efforts at Ladysmith during the Boer War died here today.
Governor Deneen welcomed the American Medical Association as about 10 000 attendees from across the United States gathered in the First Regiment Armory for the opening session. The convening is viewed as a world significance event from a scientific standpoint.
The Seattle Electric Co. street railway franchise sparked a legal clash after the council awarded Booth Alki extension with 2 percent of gross receipts, rising to 3 percent later, but lacking the charter amendment limiting clause. Councilman Wardall, backed by Mayor Miller’s initial refusal, plans to seek an injunction, arguing nonconformity, with a Supreme Court ruling expected within a month.
Mrs E. B. Teape and her daughter depart Chicago by a tiny 600 pound eight horsepower auto mobile on a cross continent run from Portland Maine to Portland Oregon. They previously left Sandy Point Iowa for Portland Maine and now head direct to Cheyenne then north through Idaho to Oregon.
Clearings reported for Tacoma and Portland with balances shown. Tacoma clearings totaled 1,978,870.00 and Portland balances listed at 117,386.00.
Passengers aboard the Acapuco report that unrest grows in Guatemala as President Cabrera tightens grip and flees to Europe. Dr H Prowse recounts executions and forced death certificates, with prominent figures held captive in dungeons amid fear of sudden death.
The Men s club hosts a banquet this evening at Sardav and East Union streets. Next Sunday morning the new pastor Rev J Taylor Wright from Philadelphia will occupy the pulpit.
In Portland on June 2 a passenger car of the O W P plunged over an embankment at track end near Rootdale. Four others including the motorman, conductor, and Dr J N Hancock were seriously hurt. the motor man on his first trip misjudged distance. Mrs Annie Alexander died at 4030 Seventh Av N W. body at Carton’s undertaking parlors Fremont awaiting shipment to Kansas City for burial.
Two percent per acre tracts offered nearby with easy terms. Prime near car line and lake, level and cleared. Suitable for poultry and other uses. Nearby amenities and accessible location highlighted.
A young man using the alias Sidney Cross fled from the Lexington hotel after sprinting down two flights of stairs. He vaulted over banisters and dodged traffic across Seconday Street before being nabbed by Patrolmen Aasland and Holmes on a James Street cable car as it began to climb.
Erickson, convicted last week of conspiracy to fix milk prices, seeks a new trial alleging legal errors. Trial for Stray, treasurer of the alleged milk trust, is set for June 16, with six other defendants charged in the same offense.
In Seattle Judge A W Frater hears Alexandria Meyers Stitt’s request to recover her daughter Sonia Meyers from Washington Children’s Home Society. Stitt recounts Alaska and Sitka marriage history, past hardships, and current ability to care for the girl as Reynolds and local observers testify to fitness.
Geo H Williams United States attorney under Grant and sole surviving cabinet member says he may speak for Taft at the Chicago convention if health allows He has been invited to give a seconding speech when Taft is proposed Senator Borah Idaho also accepted to second Taft at the Republican gathering in Chicago.
Seattle Lighting Co plans mandamus action to force the board of public works to grant temporary permits to extend gas mains into newly annexed suburban areas. H R Clime represents the company in a lengthy session with the board. Corporation counsel cites prior ruling that franchise rights do not extend beyond the original city limits unless granted in the 1870s franchise.
Congressman Lilley releases a statement from Waterbury denying pressure from Beu Tell and Boutell to withdraw his submarine inquiry charges. He says he fought alone for the public welfare and could not withdraw because he believes the charges are true. A letter from Dr Resin ger is included describing a proposed talk to Lilley about withdrawing.
Two violent deaths surfaced as mystery cases. An unknown man was found in a Bellevue mill pond near Heagert & Sea Mill. Robert Mathews, 45, a cafeteria owner missing since Friday, was found near Yesler and believed to have killed himself. A pistol shot and revolver near the unknown body suggest self harm. Both bodies to be brought to the city for investigation.
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