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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1905
Page
7
A city council plans to extend saloon limits on Pike Street and nearby blocks activating a dense network of licenses. The piece lists numerous establishments and hints at shifting openings and closings as regulators expand the alcohol district to benefit a single owner.
Seattle council debates extending city limits to include saloon at Rede lsheimer corner and Third and Pine avenues. Measure aims to add venues near Pike Street, arguing current boundaries push drinkers to other districts. Debate centers on zoning, legality, and urban impact while opponents warn of glut of taverns.
Police launched raids on opium dens in Seattle with Chief Delaney declaring war on dope fiends. In the Phoenix hotel room officers arrested Harry Wright Mary Redmond and James Thomas after finding hot pipes and opium and a loaded revolver.
In Rock Rapids Iowa on June 7 authorities report children are being drilled in rapid evacuation when dark clouds appear and to dash for storm caves built after last week’s Spirit Lake tornado.
Beattie residents report two masked men, described as Night Mogered gentry, visited the home of Mrs. Edward Taylor at 207 North Seventh at 4 AM Sunday. Mrs. Taylor awoke to threats of being shot if they entered. they laughed and planned a return on Wednesday. An officer arrived too late to arrest them.
A Seattle railroad official states war's end will not boost shipping to the Orient. He argues Japan faces large wartime debt and will take years to recover, predicting little to no growth in trade with the United States for a long period. He notes war supplies fueled recent eastward shipping and cautions steamship men may not mean what they say for business reasons.
Olympia June 8 The laws passed by the recent legislature became effective yesterday with commissions taking possession of offices including the railway commission. All passes were today called on by the railways. A new anti graft law appears to be aimed at stopping tipping.
Philadelphia obituaries report the death of Thomas Brigham Bishop, long known as a prolific carver and the "Hackett Shop King." He authored John Browns B800Y and numerous get-rich-quick schemes, gaining notoriety in past decades and at one time a famous prisoner in Ludlow Street jail.
The pope sent an autograph letter to the Japanese emperor thanking him for allowing Catholic missionaries to enter conquered territory and establish houses, praising the liberty granted to them. A Portland excursion is advertised with a $5.60 round trip fare from Seattle June 9 on N P trains.
A general committee will meet monthly to coordinate all German clubs and organizations in Seattle. Officers include President Dr. Tanzler and vice presidents Loewe and Nommensen, with George Matzen as secretary and Co. G. Mensing as treasurer.
Harry Young pleaded guilty in Phillipsburg to robbing the North Coast Limited on May 27. Judge Winton sentenced him to 50 years in a penitentiary. He offered no names of accomplices and was believed to be alone. In Washington, Governor Wright cabled the War Department that he had conveyed presidential instructions to the Russian admiral Enquist, who said he could not sail in his current condition.
Pike Street Shopping Guide promotes greatly reduced round trip excursion tickets to Mt Paul Shoexz City Kansas City St Louis Chicago Milwaukee and other eastern cities on June 14 16 and 17 limited to nine days at the ticket office First and Yesier.
A catalog style display lists toothpaste brands Colgate and Eastman, violet cerates, Vaseline powder, cold creams from Hudnut and Riker, and skin care items. Prices range from 10 to 50 cents, with items like almond cold cream and talcum powders highlighted.
The Harem third Avenue shows The Parish Priest and Escaped from the Harem at Beattle and Star theaters drawing large crowds. The Watson company delivers acclaimed performances with high-class drama and a lively love story. Audiences call the Watson organization a real artistic draw and Seattle a theater mecca.
Special rates are announced by the O R and WN to all points east of the Missouri river for selling dates June 14 to 17. One first class fare plus 10 dollars to eastern points. Time limit on all tickets is nine days.
Fire swept the Myrtle Creek hotel early today, killing Hattie Cement who died in bed and leaving five others injured. The blaze caused extensive damage to the hotel building in Myrtle Creek Oregon. A separate Tacoma note reports a new 416,000 hospital built by the Northern Pacific railroad to be dedicated soon.
Western avenue traders report a quiet morning with a steamship due soon. Expected arrivals bring fresh goods not seen locally, including fancy cherries and a variety of vegetables and fruits at low prices. notable dates and prices listed for berries, apples, potatoes, lettuce, beans, onions, and citrus.
A extensive price catalog lists fruits, dairy, meats, grains, and sugars with varied per unit prices. Entries include cherries, peaches, cranberries, butter, cheese, eggs, oats, rye, corn meal, and multiple wheat varieties. Also notes live cattle, pork, lamb, and seafood prices, plus wholesale sugar and honey values. Market brief from Chicago and New York reports follows with wheat, copper, and stock quotations.
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