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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1906
Page
7
Downtown property owners face shock as 1908 assessments rise sharply under a new valuation method. The city expects total property value near 20 million dollars, versus about 9 million last year, with real estate bearing the bulk of the increase. Three deputies independently estimate each tract and findings are averaged to set the rolls.
A British law channels intestate estates to the crown. The article notes several large sums going to King Edward, including 900000 from Captain G L A Wilson and 300000 from William Younghusband plus 700000 from Helen Blake, with other millions from various estates, while occasional claims recur.
Police traced a cellar stash tied to Samuel Prather at Green Lake after a string of petty thefts terrorized the neighborhood. A recent search recovered a mixed haul, with items identified as stolen from Oscar Haxquist and others. Prather confessed to a longer spree starting early in the year, stealing chickens and grain to feed them. His wife faces evidence linked to the case.
A Norwegian-American named W. J. Bryan was called upon this afternoon and will depart Sunday for the north. On return he plans to visit London and travel to Gibraltar before heading home.
About 100 Snohomish residents joined a Wednesday excursion to Victoria. The chamber of commerce committees called a mass meeting that night to organize a Fourth of July celebration. Knights of Pythias officers were elected including Leslie Packard as C C and J Zorin as prelate. The Boys' Athletic Association held their second annual picnic in town. Acre tracts near Seattle offer rich soil and easy terms. J A Paine, 907 Alaska.
The Seattle high school held its annual graduating ceremonies this afternoon in the Grand Opera House. Twelve girls and fourteen boys received diplomas. Miss Margaret de Garno delivered the salutatory and Miss Frances Tulse man gave the valedictory. The stage featured decorations and music from EK Hughes orchestra.
The civil service commission to begin a full inquiry into looting charges and alleged incompetence within the Arlington fire department. Suspended members face review tomorrow night as officials promise thorough action and possible removal of Chief Cook if warranted. Mayor Moore signals intolerance for drunkenness and dereliction of duty.
A biographical sketch of Florence Nightingale highlighting her early kindness, nursing calling, Crimean War leadership, and lasting impact in sanitary reform and nurse training course. It notes her 16 000-patient crisis management, death rate drop, and widespread admiration from soldiers and England, totaling a life devoted to care and reform.
George W. Dilling submitted a protest to the board of public works citing contractor delays on the Westlake boulevard project from Pike street to Denny Way and querying progress on widening and repaving from Denny Way to Mercer Street. He notes the project remains unfit for traffic after a year and a half, with central strip to be planked temporarily, and north of Denny Way held up by owner dedication issues.
Federal customs officials order removal of underage non citizen operators from passenger launches on Lake Washington and the sound. The regulation requires captains to be US citizens and of legal age, ending employment of youths as young as 14 to 19 in charge of launches. Authorities will enforce with marine inspectors.
The article nostalgically recalls Deadwood Dick tales and youth readers memories. It recounts Frank Palmer’s real life as a Wild West figure, his gambling, morphine habit, and later Cripple Creek days before dying. It contrasts thrilling fiction with stern lessons from childhood.
A Seattle financial note shows deposits rising to nearly 50 million dollars across local banks and trust companies from April 6 to June 14. The report lists capital stock at 2.686 million, surplus and undivided profits at 2.709 million, loans at 25.006 million, and cash and exchange around 18.043 million, with changes since April 6, 1906 including a 2.1 thousand increase in capital stock and a 242.7 thousand rise in profits.
June 21. Mayor Schmitz pushes arbitration to end the waterfront strike but vessel owners resist essential points while sailors back arbitration. The Umatilla sails to northern port this afternoon with a non-union crew and others are expected to follow.
On petition of both parties the case of John Mork v Great Northern Railway and Island Navigation Company is dismissed with no cost to either party. Defendants agree to pay Mork 400 in compromise.
At a Commercial club meeting W C Buckman offered to advance 600 dollars to cover furnishing the new quarters. Members pledged to contribute toward equipment of the grill to be leased to a local steward. They will provide billiard tables and other amusements.
Five cars derailed when the No. 3 overland passenger train from Ogden to San Francisco failed to stop at an open switch at Front and Nets in Sacramento at 11 30 this morning. The train was moving about 16 miles an hour. No injuries were reported.
A. G. Pettus of Spokane and Mrs. Lula Harper of Tacoma eloped four weeks ago. Pettus leaves a destitute wife and two married daughters. Harper is married to Samuel Harper, a local florist, with two children in high school. She took several hundred dollars of her husband's money.
On June 21, 1906, revenue reached $1,279,383 with a year over year increase of $177,897.82. Figures include $76, 1,101,986.94 rise over the prior date and other gains totaling $1,101,986.94 compared to the previous year.
Wigale notes yesterday was the town’s warmest day in 15 years. Wagar recalls last summer’s heat reached a 20 year high. Beef pot roasts advertised at Olympic Market on Saturday at 118 Pike Street.
A 40 year old minister was arrested at his Mercer Island home on a statutory charge connected to alleged schemes that sent his wife to an insane asylum a year ago to enable him to live with Maria Hevertich. The wife, Mrs Schwiertlich, later returned to Amertes and Seattle, detailing the case to officials.
Frederick P. Wilson, sought in Los Angeles for embezzling 20000 dollars, was turned over to Los Angeles police. He admitted planning the theft to finance a gay life and travel. He says New York was too expensive. he could only find work for four dollars daily. He had few cents when arrested here June 6.
Port Townsend June 21 The crimp shooting case closed evidence this morning. Arguments follow this afternoon and a jury is expected this evening. Defense anchors self-defense as motive for Sailor Benjamin Franzen shooting Runner Harry Stubley. Capt Rees and Boatswain Williams face trial tomorrow on kidnapping charges.
Disston Saws priced at 2.25 and 1.69 with 1.75 and 1.35 for other models, all saws proportionately reduced. The ad invites readers to visit Nat Spinning at 1510 2nd Ave for special pricing.
Sloppy track at Meadow results list four furlong maidens and a six and a half furlong purse race. Grace St. Clair ridden by Powell won the first race with Catherine C. runner up. second race winner Yeoman with Ramus third. Suburban Handicap at Sheepshead Bay won by Between with Dandelion second and Colonial Girl third.
Dialog hints at a wealthy figure named Singleton, with Maude disputing claims about his status or actions. The exchange suggests a community rumor about wealth or influence. No clear event or date given.
Mary dismisses concern about skin from bathing with the remark that no one will notice it. The exchange shows casual humor about vanity and social scrutiny.
A. B. Peterson a well known real estate dealer moved his office from 69 Safe Deposit Building to 323 Alaska Building.
Chief Wappenstein announced the arrest of William Rodman a suspected banco artist and confidence man. He advertised for assistants at a fictitious salary of 50 dollars weekly in the daily papers and required 2000 dollars cash bonds from victims. Rodman allegedly travels to recruit dupes to place bets on horses and claimed to be an agent authorized by Sir Thomas Lipton to purchase 400000 dollars of stock.
A new real estate firm named Coliseum Investment Company organized yesterday in Olympia with capital stock of 26000. Founders are C Hi Burnett and George B Lamping as organizers and investors. A note adds an unrelated sales pitch for a White Enamel Sink from G H Brown Plumbing Co at 221 Pine.
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