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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1906
Page
3
T G and Mr Wilson arrive to organize a company for treating white channel tailings and white rock. They claim the new cyanide method can yield four dollars per unit and plan a 200 ton daily plant. Several locations and investors are interested as the reef extends across multiple sections.
Herman Weachier of Dawson arrives on Dolphin bearing cattle. He ferries a large stock ship up the river and prepares another ship for transshipment to the Tanana, proceeding by scow to secure the cargo.
A fragmentary line reports a student named Hande, described as Hindu, facing deportation in a terse public notation. The brief item references an individual in the context of nationality and legal action.
Wax departed aboard the Dakota yesterday noon after showing signs of tuberculosis and was a passenger returning to his native land to seek treatment.
The report states Lieut. Col. Robert K. Evans may be stationed at a Puget Sound fort to command the Third Infantry. Col. Leo Febiger may take command of the Fifth Infantry, granting Col. Rvanae control of the district.
Capt A P Spaulding Seattle's new harbor master outlines major reforms. Delinquent boat owner rents cleared, harbor resurvey planned with depth maps and dock details. Buoy renumbering and new anchorage improvements, multilingual harbor rules to be distributed to shipping firms. Clerk Gese Burke to remain in civil service role.
Petitions and protests flood the corporations committee as Union Pacific franchise designs divide opinion. Property owners sign to dedicate a quarter block for 4th Avenue South while railroad officials have yet to speak. Manufacturers Association narrowly opposes the route. Supporters circulate petitions urging approval.
Rain halted events at the Beaton Nationals with no results. Philadelphia boxer Dave Holly plans to arrive Sunday for training ahead of a Rose Turner bout at Pleasant Beach. Washington University considers two coaches, Oliver Cutte and Bruce Shorts, for next fall.
The Denny school defeated Warren Av. school to win the North Section Grammar School league finale. Central school faces Denny for the league title tomorrow at Recreation Park.
Fred Aldrich was examined by the Insanity board per his own wishes and committed to the asylum at Btellacoom. He reported being pursued by spirits and surrendered to officers with about $166 in his possession.
West Seattle yesterday filed its answer to the information filed in March by Prosecuting Attorney Mackintosh for the state. The reply claims the suit sought to push the city from class two to class three for political and estate interests. It asserts the complaint exceeded the time limit.
The Dolphin reports US revenue cutter Rush departed Sitka in pursuit of a sealing schooner alleged by Indians to be hunting off Hiork Island and taking 260 seal ekina. An Indian informant said a schooner landed at Whale Bay forty miles from Sitka with a large catch of seal ekina.
At yesterday afternoon’s Beattie High School Debating Association meeting, officers were announced. The event outlined new leadership roles for the coming term and set the agenda for upcoming debates and events.
Mina Banks is president and Mina Evans is secretary. Mr. Way is vice president, Mr. Bowles treasurer, and Mr. Monhelmer serves as advertising manager for the coming year.
The recall election of the Associated Students takes place today at the university. Voting is expected to be light as many students have left for vacation. Exceptions include the alumni representative and the president. the board is likely to remain unchanged.
Jolan H. Trevall received a two year sentence after entering the Seattle Hat Factory at 1510 24th Avenue and leaving a $3 payment for an imported English felt hat. The case cites the accused as visiting the shop after deserting his mother and seeking the latest hat styles, with the vendor claiming value for the money.
Yesterday the defendant changed his plea from not guilty to guilty, pleading for mercy from the court. He was sentenced to two years in the state prison at Walla Walla.
Five hundred southerners gathered at Christensen's hall to form the Southern Society of Beattle. They adopted a constitution and bylaws modeled on the Southern Society of New York. Dudley G. Wooten elected president and John H. Perry secretary.
Geen and Erickson photographers advertise extra fine 25 cabinet photos for 2.50 per dozen in the Ettel building. Open Saturday and Sunday. Five sinks available at half price from G. H. Brown Plumbing Co at 221 Pine St.
Mapleine ice cream is praised for its sweet pure delicate flavor. Shaw endorses the product saying it’s good and trustworthy. The write up suggests asking for Mapleine at the next building.
The street committee of the city council rejected J. G. Luheerman’s request to run a miniature steam railroad between Madison and Leachparks along the lake front. He offered 15 percent of receipts, but lake front property owners opposed the project.
At a later regents and building committee meeting the Alaska Yukon exposition was discussed with terms to be agreed upon later and university approval pending.
The Bethany Presbyterian church will host a clam bake benefit on Saturday at Tulalip Indian reservation. The steamer will depart from the city dock at 8 20 in the morning.
Russell Sage, the aged New York financier, recalls his best investment as the one dollar he deposited in the bank, saying it grew into success. He warns a young man that independence is an account with the State Bank of Seattle where money earns four percent interest, compounded semi annually.
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