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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1906

Page

7

Ballard Seeks Quick Annexation Election After Court Ruling

Judge Art Griffin ruled Ballard must hold a special election for annexation to Seattle at the earliest possible date. The decision comes after annexation supporters petitioned the council, which initially rejected it as improperly drawn. The council must call the election once court findings are filed, with a supreme court appeal planned.

Qudge Griffin Lard Art Griffin Ballard Seattle Ecouncil M. Cox Annexationtets Superior Court Supreme Court

View Strike In Different Light Negotiations Stall With No New Developments

The article reports diverging views on the Pacific Coast Steamship strike with President J C Ford stating the company will not operate until crews are recalled, while local officials claim the dispute is between the seamen and unions. Ford plans to lobby Secretary OM for a settlement as San Francisco union leader Andrew Puruseth is cited as the only source for strike information. Locally, the City of Seattle and Spokane sailings are planned with crews aboard and tickets checked at Piers A.

Offi Poifie Coast Steamship Y J.C. Pord Pacific Coast Steameship Pacific Coast Company Rulal Beamen’s San Francisco Eyin Echooner Ford Pacific Coast Steamship Company Union Enale Seattle

Courtroom commotion as judge orders Le Wald to face Illinois charge

In Judge Prater's courtroom Leslie Le Wald caused a disturbance when the judge ruled her husband must face charges in Illinois. The confrontation escalated as Le Wald advanced toward her husband, sheriffs intervened, and officers restrained her amid threats she would shoot if provoked.

Leslie le Wald Judge Frater

Real Estate Listings with Seattle Area Tracts and Homes

Fragmentary OCR describes acre tracts and Seattle properties including Green Lake areas, furnished options, and prices around 19 000. Mentions 8 Arcade A Mich Litt Home, Gates, and Washington near coastal or beach areas with partial street references and unclear owners.

HYERS Woextant Park Washington Sinter Beach Atien Rast

Normyle's Camp Visit By Public Works Board

The board of public works will inspect Normyle's grading camp on North Lake Ave this afternoon to determine if the contractor employs men more than eight hours daily. The matter has lingered about a month as officials cite busyness with other duties.

Normyle Northlake Av Board of Public Works Nermyle

Sailors Stand Firm as Longshoremen Withdraw Support

The Sailors union vows to continue the fight without longshoremen or Teamsters aid as City Front Federation backing wanes. Firemen cooks and stewards are expected to join the protest while waterfront calm prevails. Owners reportedly hire workers from the Great Lakes amid the standstill.

San Francisco Jane A Sailors’ Union Aeroman Teamsters City Front Federation Great Lakes

Judge Rules Denicke Shooting In Duty Line

In San Francisco on June 19 Judge Shortall dismissed the case against Ernest H.owerson of Col. K. A. Denicke, a banker, who was charged with the murder of an unknown man on April 20 after a fire. Denicke, acting as a special officer, was found to have been acting in the line of duty.

San Francisco Shortall Ernest H.owerson K. A. Denicke Denicke

Harris Resigns as Education Commissioner After Roosevelt Meeting

Dr W L Marrin longtime education commissioner resigns as President Roosevelt hosts a meeting with Dr Elmer B K Brown of the University of California in Washington.

Washington W. L. Marrin President Roosevelt Elmer BK. Brown University of California

Chief Cook of Seattle Fire Department Delayed Arrival

Chief Cook of the Seattle fire department did not arrive by rail as expected yesterday and is now due to land on the steamship City of Puebla this evening at six. For information or business contact Geo. H. Ficabias Company at 221 Pine Street. Ind 3006.

Cook Fire Department Seattle Puebla Geo. H Ficabias Company Pine &T Ind

Overnight Entries at Meadow Meant Village Meeting

The item notes overnight entries at The Meadows in June with details on furlongs and selling prices. It mentions A K Peterson a prominent real estate dealer moving his office from 69 Base Deposit to 323 Alaska Building as part of the update.

A. K. Peterson Hae Base Deposit Alaska

City weighs impact of railroad franchise on street regrade

City officials said granting Union Pacific a city franchise to enter Fourth Avenue would force remodeling and major changes to Jackson Street regrade plans. If the railroad runs on Fifth Avenue, existing grades are nearly suitable, with minor adjustments needed in a few spots.

Union Pacific Railroad Big Jackson Thomson Board of Public Works Jackson At Jackson al

McCalla Retires as Mare Island Commandant

Admiral McCalla retires today as commandant of Mare Island navy yard in Vallejo California. Rear Admiral Lyons travels from Honolulu to assume command. Calla departs tomorrow for his country home near Santa Barbara.

Vallejo Cal McCalla Mare Island Navy Yard Lyons Naval Station Honolulu Calla Banta Barbares

Merchants Exchange to Elect New Directors on July 3

The Merchants Exchange is preparing to elect new directors. The July 3 vote will occur on the exchange floor. Over 20 names are in contention among a mix of bankers merchants insurance men and others.

The Merchants Exchange Atom Shige Ping

RIOJAN MARU DUE TONIGHT IN SEATTLE PORT

The Nippon Yusen Koteha team ship Riejan Maru is expected to arrive in Seattle before midnight after passing the straits early today. The Riefen Maru carries the first consign ment of green feed to reach this coast, a product of the new Japanese crop, with several Japanese officials aboard.

Stratts Seattle

Scandinavian excursionists reach Christiania in record time

The A. B. Johnson agency reports 160 travelers from this city arrived in Christiania yesterday for the crowning of King Haakon. The group set a new record with actual travel time of 16 days, led by Mr. Posse from the city.

A. B. Johnson King Haakon Chrisania Mr. Posse

Renton Delegation Probes Milthoff Murder Case

Sheriff Smith directed Deputies Joe Hill Phil Kerney and Chet Belding to Renton upon request of a citizens committee formed at a recent Mase meeting to represent locals in probing the Milthoff murder case.

Meeting of Southern Society Scheduled Tomorrow Night

A meeting of the Southern society is planned for tomorrow night at the Chamber of Commerce rooms. The notice calls members to attend and discuss upcoming events and society matters.

The Southern Society Chamber of Commerce

Ingoma To Get New Depot And Double Track

Tacoma June 1911 Northern Pacific officials announce plans for a 2 million dollar project in Ingoma including a new depot and a double track from the head of the bay to the smelter. Plans will be sent to St Paul for approval as part of the line to The Dalles via the Columbia River.

Tacoma Northern Pacific St Paul Columbia River Dales

Captain Keeney to Return to Wheel on T. W. Lake

Captain George Keeney, in command of the steamer T. W. Lake, sustained a broken leg weeks ago at Tacoma while improving and will be at the wheel again before long. Keeney resides in Reston at 1409 East Pilot.

George Keeney T. W. Lake Tacoma Keeney Resttio East Pir

Dong Heng and 12 Others Face Farobling Trial

Dong Heng and twelve co defendants appear in Judge Gordon's court this afternoon charged with four counts of farobling.

Dong Heng

Appointment of Chief Engineer Hawkins Opens New Construction

The appointment of F C Hawkins as chief engineer of the Harriman system is announced. Immediate construction work will begin, with the statement issued this morning.

F&c. Hawkins Harriman Ayetem Meene

Fortuna Steamer Offers Regular Mercer Island Trips

The Fortuna makes regular trips around Mercer Island at 10 30 and 2 96 daily. It serves Kennydale and nearby points on Lake Washington. Leaves Leechs Park. Includes note about acre tracts near Beattie and terms offered by J A Paine Alaska.

Fortuna Mercer Island Lake Washington Kennydale Leechs Park

Trustees Chosen At Chamber Of Commerce Election

At the annual election 25 members were elected trustees for the coming year. The new board will meet Friday at 2 p m to select officers. John H McGraw is expected to continue as president. Trustees include A B Burwell Fred Bausman W Baker A J Biethen Jr Thomas Hhurke R B Ballinger Alfred Bette J W Clee Josiah Collins Jacob Furth J Goldsmith J Galbraith HM Henry BC Hughes CH Lilly JA Moore John H McGraw Geo S McLaren James B Meikle LA Nadeau Clark M Nettleton Will H Parry Co J Smith John Schram E Shorrock.

Chamber of Commerce John H. MacGraw A. 8 Burwell Fred Bausman W. Baker A. J. Biethen, Jr Thomas Hhurke RB. A. Ballinger Alfred Bette J. W., Clee Josiah Collins Jacob Furth J. Goldsmith J. & Galbraith Henry B C. Hughes C. H. Lilly J. A. Moore John H. McGraw Geo

Barkentine Portland Grounds Near Hueneme

The barkentine Portland bound from Astonia with lumber for Redonda ran aground near Hueneme on June 19. Owned by J. L. L. Clark of San Francisco, the vessel is ashore at the port.

AN Franciaco Barkentine Portland Astonia Redonda Hueneme J. l L. Clark San Francisco

Wid Goose Railroad Sunk Into Tundra South of Nome

Report from the steamer Ohio arriving from Nome notes the Wid Goose railroad has sunk into the tundra in places two to three feet. Rescue crews aboard early steamers will raise the tracks and prepare proper roadbed before any road extension.

Ohio Nome la Wid Goose

Billiard room owner charged with early closing violation

Yamaguchi who runs a billiard room in the rear of Sullivan's saloon on Kinget was arrested last night and charged with violating the early closing ordinance. Police may be sold liquor.

Yamaguchi Sullivan's Saloon Kinget

Perry Sets Sail On Annual Alaskan Cruise

The United States revenue cutter Perry departed this morning for its annual cruise along the Alaskan coast, marking the start of a routine patrol and exploration voyage.

Perry United Sates Revenue Alaskan

Market Prices and Farm Goods Listing

A fragmented market page lists prices for fruits vegetables and livestock. Items include potatoes beets cucumbers peaches eggs milk beef and pork products with assorted per unit and per crate or ton pricing, plus notes on livestock like steers calves and dairy stock.

Panama Hats on sale at Hutchinson Coves Acre area

Special offer lists Panama hats for six dollars or six dollars and ten cents. The ad promotes genuine import Panamas from South America. It notes W i Hutchinson Coves Acre tracts with rich soil near Beattle and mentions easy terms through J A Paine at the 907 Alaska building.

Panama Eny Panama Mat South Amera Panamas Retehineon Co Hutchinson Coves Beattle J. A. Paine Alaska

Rainier Clothing Sells Bankrupt Mer cantile Stock in Portland

The Rainier Clothing Company at 220 Pike Street advertises the liquidation of bankrupt stock from the Merchants Mercantile Company of Portland. Purchased for about one third of value, the sale has been a success and will close soon. Attendees are urged to attend immediately for big discounts, with stock offered at less than half.

Rainier Clothing Company Pike St Mercantile Clothing Company Portland Leas

Bargain Canvas: Clothing and Shoes In Sharp Discounts

A dense listing of men’s and boys’ apparel and footwear with wide price cuts. Items include wool pants and suits, undergarments, shirts and work shirts, hats, socks, handkerchiefs, gloves, suspenders, vests, suitcases, and coats. Notable lines feature all wool suits for men and boys, leather shoes, and Monarch and Lion brand goods with steep markdowns.

Monarch President

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