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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1905
Page
3
The council debated extending saloon limits along Third avenue Pike and Pine to Pine and First, aiming to include Federal hotel area and the Great Northern Railway vicinity. A related note mentions a June 14 1516 round trip ticket to Mil for 69 70 dollars and a Woodman convention.
Pine area saloon license appeal failed by one vote as owners seek a city limit extension. Jules Kedelsheimer, persistent building owner, pushes for approval despite repeated setbacks. Councilman Mallen votes against due to perceived oversaturation of about 19 nearby saloons.
A packed Seattle week sees The Man From Mexico drawing good houses at the Star with matinees and Parish Priest to follow. Chauncey Olcott ends his Seattle run Tuesday while Escaped from the Harem opens at Third Avenue, promising thrills and popular appeal.
Local commission men presented W. H. Brown with a written testimonial and a gold headed cane to recognize his extensive work as county horticultural inspector. Brown’s term ends soon under the law and commissioners will appoint a successor. He has been endorsed by the King County Horticultural Society.
A long running case centers on Willie Sell, convicted at 14 for brutal eastern Kansas murders. After 19 years in Lansing prison, supporters plead innocence and urge clemency, while opponents push for the death warrant if guilt remains.
The gas inspection bill is revived with City Council interest. City Engineer Thomson’s work resumes after Europe as Murphy leads, while other cities’re consulted. The health board plans a plumbing ordinance redo after constitutional issues, and the milk ordinance gains finishing touches in a Wednesday meeting.
A Glasgow official and former bank clerk James Dalrymple, now general manager of the tramways, advised Mayor Dunne on municipal street railways. Dalrymple oversees over 4,000 workers, with current revenue about 3.75 million dollars and projected next year above 4 million. He rose from farm roots to city chamberlain’s office and leads an electric system spanning Glasgow to Paisley with extensive suburban routes.
A major blaze erupted at 6 P.M. on June 6 last year in Seattle. The fire started when a tin pot overturned over shavings in a Passtory frame building on the Rainier Grand hotel site. Within twelve hours about 11 acres burned and the city grew from 24,000 to roughly 150,000 residents.
The American Institute of Mining Engineers will hold a convention in Victoria on July 2. Delegates will leave for Dawson on the Canadian Pacific steamship in May after the convention. Between 80 and 100 attendees are expected. One day will likely be spent in Seattle.
An old advertisement claims neuralgia stems from nerves and that Miles' Anti Pain Pills soothe irritated nerves. The pill promises guaranteed benefit or money back and sells 26 doses for 25 cents, with a note they are never sold in bulk.
An advertisement extolls Swamp Root Kilmer for kidney and urinary issues. It claims sediment tests indicate kidney trouble and promises relief from back pain, frequent urination, and bladder problems. It offers free samples and a book by mail from Dr Kilmer & Co of Binghamton, N Y.
Turner reports a white man named McLean killed and his son wounded by three Negroes in a race riot. Other dispatches note a Russian volunteer cruiser and torpedo boats near Manila Hongkong, five yellow fever cases on the Isthmus, UMW President Mitchell denying resignation, Odd Fellows parade in Portland, Delcasse resignation in Paris, Coast guard Cactus identified off Freeport, and Lewis and Clark fair events in Oregon towns.
The Standard Old company plans to revive Hazel Kirke but audiences resist. John Dr. suggests the operator may refuse tainted money while a young man mocks art and an old artist recalls a bath joke. WORD FROM JOSH WISE adds.
A warrant is issued for Mias A. Loken of Ballard after she rode a bicycle on the sidewalk on June 2 and failed to ring her bell, colliding with Mrs. Theodore Beodan and child and injuring them seriously. The trial is set for 7:30 PM Tuesday in Judge Martin's court.
Mrs Gilstrap and children left Saturday for Kansas LT to visit her husband. In a playful exchange an applicant claimed to attend to business and not ball games. A hotel clerk’s curt replies provoke a quip about Roomer’s larger diamonds.
Crown Prince Frederick William and the Duchess Cecilia of Mecklenburg Schwerin wed in Berlin at 5 PM in a Lutheran ceremony led by Dr Drysander. About 400 guests attended including Ambassador and Mrs Tower. Rings exchanged and the bride pledged obedience. The rite lasted about twenty minutes.
The first business session of the Knights of Columbus national council opened with the pope’s greeting to Joseph Scott of Los Angeles. A pontifical high mass followed at St Vibians cathedral as the pope blessed the group and their mission to defend and propagate the faith. A special 14 car electric launch train set a record Joliet to St Paul in 18 1/2 hours for the Portland exposition trip, then proceeding over the Northern Pacific to Portland in under five days, now on display at the fair.
The Northern Pacific announces the Puget Sound Limited will undergo inspection at Seattle Depot on Saturday June date. The open hours are 7:30 p m to 9:80 p m.
A head on crash on the Salt Lake road near Riverside killed two men and left others fatally injured. The incident occurred in Los Angeles on June 6, with authorities investigating the collision and identifying the deceased.
Announcement of alterations to the Northern Pacific timetable effective June 4. Expect many schedule changes and additional trains as the service adjusts to summer demand.
Best in the world rendering kettles for butchers and a full line of Boynton saws, cleavers, scales, brushes and tools advertised. Jacks for house raising rent at 106 day. O K Washer priced at 10 dollars with payments. claims faster washing without rubbing.
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