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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1906
Page
7
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June 1 through June 7 reports allege manipulation by packers in a government inquiry into meat prices and imports. Officials and legislators debated expert input, with figures citing potential losses up to 150 million dollars and worries over public trust and international prejudice. Local leaders warn of long recovery ahead for American meats.
W Teeta a street department subforeman under temporary ap pointment for weeks, took a civil service exam in the morning for permanent appointment. Bebb Mendel Architects seek permit to add two stories to the Denny building at 1408 Secondary. At 12:16 pm Ernest E Hudson a lineman was seriously burned after contacting a live wire while erecting an illuminated sign at the New Zealand saloon 118 Washington St.
A Yukon fair committee weighs Ballard Beach as exposition site a mile of sandy shore near Seattle and Woodland Park as fair grounds. The event includes children’s recitations at Christians church and school track contests. Ballard Lodge’s Benedicts eye next Sundays baseball game at the ball park. Acme mill work resumes. Ballard schools close for vacation with only high school commencement in Junction hall and manual training work on display.
Community meeting at the park explored preserving park trees while debating Alaska Yukon proposals. Officials discussed scheduling with the school board and noted commissioner opposition to further tree removal. The plan passed initial review but was postponed for one week.
Dispatches report the Seamen's Union pressing the Longshoremen to act during a dispute. At the union offices P B Gill says a general call has been received. Seattle and San Francisco context involves cargo loading and a pending decision expected soon.
A local ordinance transferring the Oak Leaf saloon license from its Third avenue station to a site opposite City Hall on the court house block was approved by the council at night and now goes to the mayor for signing.
The board delays action in a public labor dispute involving Meision and Normyle. It notes workers have labored over eight hours daily under a fading contract and warns contractors to dismiss employees who refuse to testify. Legal action and suits totaling $15 million are anticipated.
Virgil Kimball, 14, son of O. T. Kimball of 1519 Broadway N, ran away yesterday morning aiming to become a Deadwood Dick Jr. He was found and turned over to authorities by Mrs. McDonald of Harvard Ave and B Union St. after dime novel tales circulated in the papers.
Attorney George Danworth for Seattle Fleetric protests a county right of way grant on Spokane Avenue to McQuid McGill for a Issaquah to Beattie trolley line. Board takes protest under advisement and will decide at next meeting.
Orin C. Auburn aged 74 longtime Seattle contractor and builder dies this morning at his daughter Mrs larned home 414 25th Ave South. He had lived in the city 17 years and was a Mason.
Dr. H. GO. Ebert formerly in charge of the marine hospital in the city has been transferred to the revenue cutter Perry. His successor will be announced within the next few days.
J C Hayes of Van de Vanter Davia Co promotes the Ox B ow addition on the Duwamish river as a prime land opportunity. He claims 16 000 feet of river frontage and argues Beattie could become a manufacturing hub, predicting rapid land value growth as streets are graded and cement walks laid.
The death of Bandmaster Freder ick Gross at Port Lawton ends a long army career. He served five years as Bandmaster Grove and wore the Uncle Sam line for 18 years with the Fifth Cavalry and seven with the Tenth Infantry. He earned foreign service in Cuba Porto Rico and the Philippines, spending four years overseas.
Bandmaster Gross, a musician and composer of the Tenth Infantry, died at 8 years old after a career in the Spanish American War and garrison duty. Funeral services were held at the fort, with officers and men paying respects. He was born in Paramar, Missouri, showed early musical talent, and left a wife and two sons.
On the front page the steamship Queen departed this morning bound for San Francisco carrying 1399 passengers and full freight. Schooner Benecia, chartered to Northern Commercial, sailed for St Michael with company freight. Steamers Santa Ana and City of Topeka head south from Juneau to Seattle.
In Portland a business trip yields a remarkable deal for Kessler who bought the entire Mercantile Clothing Co stock for 6263.77 after a last minute rush. He plans to sell in Seattle with a Saturday opening offering prices lower than any Northwest sale.
Information from Beward to the Alaska Central railway notes two gold strikes on the Alaska Peninsula. A placer discovery near Mt John a near Unga excites miners rushing to the site, while a quartz strike on Popoff inland is linked to J L Bates. The Suehit and Yeutha rivers are opening, and two tunnels on the Alaska Central are under construction each 209 feet long.
H C Pigott of Metropolitan Press says a printers strike in Seattle is bluff and impossible without international union approval. He notes strikers in the East receive 15 dollars weekly from the union strike fund and that local members who withhold dues may face suspension. No strike will occur, he asserts, and his shop dares the printers to strike.
The Building Trades Assembly met at Labor Temple and tasked the secretary to contact city ministers for backing the drive to bring Valencia victims to Seattle for burial. Dr F L Wherton attended and urged support.
Building Laborers Union okays Ballard Seattle Single Weavers Union to take building contracts without card in Trades Union. Some members have begun this practice and others are expected to join.
The Rataler Heights Improvement Club will meet Friday at 8 Ayom Oltman's Hall to discuss the extension of the Alaska Yukon exgeentila grounds.
The engineers warn there will be no rate cuts unless the extension plan is trimmed. A new $2,500,000 indebtedness would require $175,900 yearly set aside, on top of $100,000 already diverted, consuming about half a million in annual earnings. A bond plan offers relief, while tonight the fire and water committees will discuss engineering changes and financing.
A laborer named Gus Henson tried to assault a young girl near Washington Iron Works. A crowd pursued him for miles, a rock fractured his scalp, and he was knocked unconscious before being turned over to a detective for arrest.
The Grand Grove of the United Ancient Order of Druids convenes in Tacoma today and tomorrow. Schiller Grove No 1 and North Grove No 2 will host a banquet for delegates. The next sew will probably be held in Seat.
The Renton Hill Improvement Club holds its regular monthly meeting today at the clubhouse near 11th and Madison. Officers for the year will be elected. Also notice Pantorium urges customers to clean old clothes to look like new at Main 1048. Ind R 208 reports livestock tear? clarification pending.
Special run on $15 suits by W. B. Hetchineon Co. at Corner Second and Union. Local shoppers urged to visit the store for the limited sale.
A Tacoma stenographer Miss Cora Mason and San Francisco merchant Mr. Taylor eloped from Pier 1 aboard the steamer Indianapolis toward Victoria Db, aided by Captain Carter who avoided violence as Mr. Mason pursued them. The pair planned marriage in Seattle but fled upon learning of disapproval from Miss Mason’s father. They boarded for Beattie then Victoria, aiming to wed at sea if needed.
The health and sanitation committee plans two major changes to the local meat inspection ordinance. It would credit federal meat inspection but require local inspection charges and address carcass disposal gaps not covered by federal rules. The council committee will discuss these points tonight.
A fragmented ad urges enjoying meals with good butter. It promotes Jersey Butter Store on 502 Pike Street and references Washington creamery. The note emphasizes fresh, high quality butter as essential.
The Dolphin is due tonight on her record trip from Skagway. The City of Seattle is due tomorrow for Southeastern Alaska, signaling a notable coastal passage event with ships on schedule.
Night of June 15th and morning of 16th. Rate of $52.59 for round trip including berth south of Portland and meals both ways. For details call N. P. City Ticket Office at First Ave and Yesler Way.
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