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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1906
Page
4
An uneven OCR listing shows pricing for newspaper delivery and subscriptions. It notes independent editorial offices at Sunset Main, Ballard Avenue, and Ballard agency locations with rates like one cent per copy, per week, or per month, plus mail delivery terms and free copies.
The piece condemns treating poverty as a crime and shows a penniless man, Don Emmanuel Contravas B. Corke, deported for lacking funds to qualify for citizenship. It argues we fear undesirables and demean the poor, despite their cultivated background and dignity.
At a committee meeting this afternoon a petition signed by 206 businessmen led by John H. Methaw protested granting the Fourth Avenue to Union Pacific. C. Gillman of the Great Northern warned the line would claim property injuries and would consider reasonable propositions for holdings on Seventh Avenue. Thenton Pacific reps were asked about Seventh Avenue but gave no definite reply. The committee adjourned the matter for one week.
Seattle to interior Alaska shipments now use through bills of lading via Skagway and Dawson. The White Posse and Yukon Route announce freight can be received and shipped through to Tanana district merchants, eliminating intermediate holding points and speeding transshipment at connecting ports.
The long delayed jail project plan is published and bids for the steel superstructure will open June 16 by the board, with bids for the remaining work due July 14. A 76 page book contains the printed plans and specifications.
Judge Griffin overruled the city council of Ballard demurrer this afternoon. M H Ingersoll argued the petition was illegal and that many signatures were signed without full knowledge. The case titled Council Lobel will be heard in the superior court on June 15.
The governor announced the requisition of New Jersey authorities for William Malcolm who is jailed in the county lockup. The detective will begin transporting the prisoner to Paterson tonight.
Manila reports three earthquake shocks felt Tuesday and Wednesday with effects unclear. The gunboats Alba Mindanao and Malden were sold as junk for 4605 dollars. A Moonlight excursion aboard the Anderson Beat company's new steamer For tuna on Lake Washington drew about 150 people.
William T. Kelly a discharged soldier was arrested by Police Sgt McDonald on suspicion of stealing a diamond ring a gold watch and about $4 from Fr C Buell a fellow soldier. Buell slept in the same dormitory room at Boulevard near Smiths Cove and reported the theft after finding his valuables missing. Kelly was the only other person in the room that night and was charged in the prosecuting attorney’s office.
Philadelphia June James Aiken a Pennsylvania railway clerk admitted owning fifty thousand dollars worth of coal mine stock and was dismissed today by President Coneatt as a public graft scandal unfolds at the railway office.
Adams, freight manager of the Great Western railroad, returned to St Paul after talks with traffic chiefs of western rate offices and northwest lumbermen. He announced a further general cut in minimum rate schedules with a 6 percent reduction on shingles and 9 percent on lumber. The conference was described as beneficial to both sides.
The Anderson Supply Co dealers in Kodaka and Photo supplies move to a new Store In the Lowman building to greet old friends and attract new customers. Seven years since founding they lead the northwest in their line, built on honest representation and good values with a large base of satisfied customers.
In a recent real estate transaction Frank Sharpe cleared nearly $1,000, but the larger boost comes from his plans tied to Fountain Syringes advertised for 19¢ and Sponge products at Bartell's Red Cross Drug Store, with a 50¢ value noted for tomorrow’s sale.
Water rent due in June July and August. If not paid by June 30 it becomes delinquent. District comprises city north of Galer street from bay to lake. Metered water due 1st to 20th each month and becomes delinquent on the 3rd.
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