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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1905
Page
7
Milk inspectors arrest J Bree of Georgetown A Berglaund of the Diamond dairy and Hillside owner Henry after samples taken Wednesday show boric acid used as a preservative in milk. City chemist analysis by Smith confirmed the contamination.
Michael Tully a laborer about 40 died a few hours after being run over by a Northern Pacific engine in the omens's yards Thursday morning. He lived at 309 Ninth and was found with his legs crushed. he was taken to Mission hospital.
Hugh Studdert, infant son of Mr and Mrs H B Studdert of 342 Seventeenth Avenue, tumbled from a balcony after leaning over the rail. He fell 196 feet but escaped serious injury, only momentarily losing his breath.
Friday afternoon Chief Cook and park board president C W Sam led a committee of architects to draft new ordinances. They discussed precautions for fireproofing and escape systems with emphasis on standpipes as a planned innovation.
A fragment lists various tonics and medicines with prices, advertising tonics like tar soup, sarsaparilla, liver salts and cod liver oil. It reads like a late 19th century patent medicine pitch offering pills and bottles at low costs claiming health benefits.
Spinning offers a sale on Stanley items with unclear discount details. The ad mentions finishes, brushes with daubers, and various decorative pieces amid garbled pricing and product names. The scattered lines reference doors, squeaks, and decorative china vases with uncertain values and a vague promotion.
A Southeast Seattle Improvement Club meeting is planned for Thursday evening to elect new officers and discuss issues for Rainier valley residents. The piece praises Rainier valley growth, notes improved utilities, and calls for improved suburban car service during peak return hours.
Local business leaders in Seattle charge the Great Northern Railway with unfairly denying stopovers to buyers on excursion tickets to the Portland fair from Washington. A wholesale merchant notes eleven firms from Wenatchee and other towns were unable to visit Seattle firms before continuing to Portland, losing opportunities and causing friction with traveling buyers. The railroad cites fears of attracting too many travelers, yet admits stopovers are allowed for tickets from outside the state.
An elevator in the Times building dropped from the third story on Wednesday afternoon for the second time this week. The brakes held but the cage slid between the first and second floors. About 12 people were in the cage and a wall broke loose when a screen was removed.
Harry Howard, who bought a detective guide and a star, stood in the Arcade dance hall eyeing the crowd. He warned dancers he would arrest them if they misaddressed him, then was arrested after dames reported him to Patrolman Mayou. At the station officers found several "Dare Devil Dick" novels on him.
The street committee will consider Sam Rosenberg and others petition to remove poles near Pine and Fourth and place electric and telephone wires underground. Rosenberg seeks a curb to improve beauty as he builds a large structure. Council action could set a precedent by requiring widespread pole removal.
Local ad announces a closing out of the Hoya and Children's Department with reduced prices. Call around for bargains as Lewis Co., at 700 First Ave, corner Cherry, advertises the clothing discount.
W D Rams Ed Burk Lee White and John Mullen hotel runners were arrested Wednesday night after weeks of ambushing arriving passengers and grabbing their baggage. Police had received several complaints and caught them in the act. Other items note Hugh Oneill Seattle ticket broker's appeal to Supreme Court, officials returning from the Orient, a car accident on Second Avenue, and a forest fire near Lake Alice.
The steamship Sena tor reached Nome port Wednesday night as the first of the Nome fleet to return. It carried 16 passengers and $400 in treasure. Passengers report the season's clean up will reach at least $2,600,000 and other liners bring large consignments of gold. One passenger, Henry Kunter, died June 17 from paralysis. his body was brought to this city.
The first watermelon of the season is expected to arrive in Seattle in about ten days from California. The note mentions a commission row and wooden barriers affecting Seattle’s colored population.
The funeral for Mary E B Joslyn wife of Rev A J Joslyn was held at the Methodist Episcopal church with Dr Marlatt of Tacoma delivering the sermon and remains sent to Portland for burial. Three hundred Northwestern Baptist association members will hold a three day convention at First Baptist church starting Tuesday June 27 with addresses by CO M Hi of the Pacific Coast Baptist Theological Seminary. A gospel boat cruise is planned Thursday afternoon. Washington Food stockholders hire an attorney to contest the receiver over a $15 per share assessment and seek to hold directors liable for all debts. Cesear and Matt Matthes noted among others.
Ballard families depart for Dresden Germany for an extended visit to relatives and friends. They will attend the golden wedding celebration of their parents. Ballard exhibit at the Portland fair was moved to the state department due to crowding. A citizen appealed to Commissioner Janeen, delaying shipment until Thursday evening.
Everett group plans a Kingston route with Port Gamble as final destination. Port Gamble Lumber Co owns the town and blocks a landing, so locals propose a car ferry to bridge Kingston to the forbidden city.
A boiler blast at Curtis Lumber sawmill in Attala near Birmingham kills four men and injures one. The deceased are James Watts William Rosson Gus Canh Marion Maddox.
Repairs finished at the James Street Power House on Thursday morning allowing the first cars to start on schedule. The outage had kept the facility out for two days, causing heavy traffic on alternate lines.
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