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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1905
Page
7
Multiple real estate notices advertise a six room house with a foot lot for sale in Ballard near the bus line and water access, plus land parcels including a little acre with rail/train access. Listings emphasize low prices, owner financing, and proximity to services. Also notes ranch acreage near Seattle with new homes and timber land options.
Harvey Bohn suffered severe jaw injuries after a masked assailant bit him and attacked him at a bar early Saturday. John Smith, a friend, attempted to intervene as the stranger bit and fled, with both men questioned by police and taken to the station. Bohn admitted fault for interfering.
Local business leaders favor Seattle as the meeting place for a peace congress to settle the Russo Japanese war. They cite Seattle as an ideal gateway to Japan and the Orient with quick access via Nippon Yusen Kaisha and the Trans Siberian route. Beattie’s position and mild summer weather bolster the case for the city. Seattle would gain world publicity within a week if chosen.
Police accuse M Jebert of repeated vagrancy and other alleged wrongdoings after he testified against Patrolman Herold in the Mercer drunkenness case. Isbert is pursued as a disorderly suspect amid calls for civil service action and counsel.
June 17 report from the city tax commissioner alleges a large defalcation at the First National Bank. The loss reportedly wipes out undivided profits of 600000 and a surplus of 500000, plus two thirds of capital stock. Bank examiner orders a reduction to 2100000 marked, leaving 535000 resources.
On Tuesday June 20 the Irish community and friends will gather at Christengen’s hall to witness the presentation to the Hibernian Knights of the new $100 flag by Mira Thomas Cleary. An entertainment and ball will follow with all loyal Irish in town invited to attend promptly at 7:30.
The anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill was marked by the dedication of a beautiful edifice erected by Massachusetts at the exposition in Portland. Distinguished attendees from across the United States were present, including many Massachusetts residents.
At 8:80 a m Sacred Heart Church holds low mass with Rev A Hild. At 6:00 a m and fi m low masses and 7:30 p m Vespers with sermon and benediction. Church of the Immaculate Conception with Rev A Sweere offers 7:30 and 6:30 a m low masses, 10:80 a m high mass with sermon, and 7:30 p m rosary and benediction.
Beate Lodge hosts a Sunday 8 p m lecture on Cause and Effect by Carl J. Smith at 1118 Third Avenue. Queen City Theosophical Society holds a public study at 7 pm and a lecture at 8 pm on Divine Thought and Desire by J. Clark at the A O U W hall Pioneer block.
In West Seattle a group of 200 residents gathered Friday night to back municipal waterworks. They urged hiring an engineer to estimate plant costs and water supply needs. The city rejected buying out the current water company. A resolution favored extending streetcar lines.
A compact schedule of church services across multiple congregations. The list includes First Unitarian Seventh and Pike Trinity Parish First Presbyterian North Baptist and others with times from early morning to evening. Also notes Lutheran Norwegian English services and Sunday school meetings with locations such as Olive and Minor Fremont and Woodland Park indicatives.
Captain Moore of the Chicago explains the 13 gun salute to the Hugh McCulloch was not returned because Uncle Bam does not shake hands with himself. The cruiser Chicago and Boston arrived and lie in the stream for visitor access. The torpedo destroyer Perry joined last night from Puget Sound.
Captain O'Brien injured on the steamer Olympia is improving and may resume the bridge in a few weeks. John Marcus Davis of the Great Northern is appointed assistant general superintendent with jurisdiction over 2000 miles. The Sons of Zion plan a dance at Hen Mur hall Ninth and Yesler Sunday with an excellent program and top city orchestra. The North Pacific Coast robbers and Manufacturers association holds its annual meeting in Portland Saturday. Washington and Oregon will be represented at the wholesale grocers meeting in Milwaukee on June 28 and 29. Senator Samuel Piles will speak at Aberdeen Fourth of July celebration.
Late news from St Paul and Minneapolis covered for Seattle readers. Rasmussen elected supreme vice president of American Danish societies. Minnesota National Guard convention set for St Paul June 19 to 21. Grace Van Studdiford stars in The Red Feather at the Metropolitan. Catholic church ritual consecrated eleven to the priesthood at St Paul seminary chapel.
In Minneapolis a new office building project valued at about five hundred thousand dollars is near completion. The deal involves D P Jones and Davin company securing the Me corner at Henalpin and Sixth and cabinet photos sold at one dollar per dozen. Ashley Studio at 1516 First Ave will be open Sunday from 1 to 3 p.m.
A five story office building will be constructed as part of a new venture by a firm of foreign and local capitalists in the Masonic Temple area. Mayors urged all to display national colors on Flag Day and saloon keepers in South Minneapolis faced arrest attempts for Sunday openings but no arrests followed. Eri H Sothern and Julia Marlowe starred at the Metropolitan while the Lyceum theater opened its summer season. Minneapolis and St Paul cooperate on the state census with A A Rahn and Fenton G Warner leading cross county listings of residents working in the city.
Real estate dealers report about 600000 in business this week with a slowdown overall. Downtown sales are subdued while suburbs and outlying districts show activity and new capital expected from Alaska treasure shipments. Dealers anticipate a real estate boom near Lake Washington and Kirkland as a waterfront franchise group plans to push development next month.
The Worral Grain company of Omaha filed suit against the Nebraska Grain Dealers' Association alleging it is a trust and seeking 128000 in damages. The suit follows claims the association includes 39 grain farms.
Ross Cline of the Wabash Railroad talks up a Seattle visit by about 400 traveling agents who serve 100 to 200 towns each. He says their Pacific coast tour could spur immigration and bolster regional business. Also notes the death of Armand C Wardell from meningitis and cremation in Portland.
Supreme Knight BE. L. Hearnle heads Knights of Columbus officers on a Seattle visit. They tour Puget Sound Navy Yard aboard the steamer Athlon, view workshops, ride a seeing Beattie car to sites, and attend a Washington banquet before departing eastbound at 8 PM. Delegates from New England and the Atlantic coast accompany local knights.
Western avenue fills Saturday morning as strawberries arrive in larger quantities. Green vegetables fly from stalls while apricots drop to 76 cents and crates of strawberries reach 2 to 3 dollars. Head lettuce sells at 20 cents a dozen as chickens arrive actively.
A long price list shows Beana through canned goods, produce, dairy, eggs, sugar, meat, nuts, and fish with detailed per unit or per case costs. It notes special offers on butter and cheese and mentions a Lewis Co. display and a H. Lewis Co. sale at lat Ave Cherry, plus a special round trip to the Lewis and Clark Exposition on a Friday N.P. train.
The document lists prices for seafoods like clams oysters salmon and oysters by sack or gallon, flour and grains including patent and hard wheat with varied brands, and animal feeds with oats bran barley and hay. It also includes various grasses and pasture mixtures with per cwt and per ton rates.
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