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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1906

Page

3

Menaces to Cedar River water supply prompt condemnation risk

Article warns that water purity may be compromised by nearby industrial plants and logging operations. It notes Denny-Renton Clay and Coal in Red Creek basin and Kent Lumber near Barneston with about 150 workers, and mentions potential city condemnation to move facilities as Cedar River development progresses.

Red Creek Denny-Renton Clay and Coal Company Cedar River Kent Limber Company Barneston Ang Milwaukee

Meat seller shuns meat in public as councilman touts vegetables

The article profiles Councilman Murphy who runs a butcher shop yet lives on vegetables. He speaks of health and freedom to choose diet, noting meat is not universally necessary. It also mentions the Seattle Newsboys union annual excursion to Woodland Park on July 1 with races, a dancing program, prizes, boats from Leach Park, and proceeds to the union sick fund.

H. Murphy Fremont Mr. Murphy Seattle Newsboys’ Union Wildwook Park Leachpark Union

Malcolm Gets Campus Site Year in Pen

William Malcolm brought from Seattle with W H Speer and George W Alee was sentenced to one year in state prison for embezzling 105000 belonging to the Mutual Building and Loan. Indictments cited similar offenses by the others.

Malcolm

Witnesses summoned in Mitchell slaying case in Oregon

Corvallis Oregon June 24 C V Hurt B D Maldwin and J K Hierry left for Seattle as witnesses for George Mitchell in the Edmund Creffield murder case. Many others have been subpoenaed as witnesses with Mrs Burgess Starr to Portland instead.

Corvallis Ore C., V. Hurt B D. Maldwin J. K. Hierry Beattle George Mitchell Edmund Creffield Burgess Starr Portland

Embalmed meat sickens dogs in state tests

Dr J Crambine secretary of the state board of health reports May and June experiments on benzoate and borax used in meat preservation. Benzoate made dogs cross and spoil appetite while borax caused general debility.

Peka Kans J. Crambine Boad of Hav

Finance committee adopts Comptroller Carroll recommendations

The finance committees yesterday approved Carroll proposed changes in his office. Registration clerk Roland W. Cotterill becomes permanent, and D. G. Rudy is transferred to the former post held by John.

Carroll Roland W. Cotterill D. G. Rudy John

Papal Dispensation for Meat Friday on Feast Day

Pope Pius grants Catholics a Friday meat allowance for June 2 the feast of St Peter and St Paul. The special dispensation allows meat consumption despite usual Friday fasting rules. The date aligns with a major saintly feast, prompting broader observance.

Pope Pius St. Paul

Exposition site chosen at University campus in Alaska

The executive committee of the Alaska Yukon exposition last night selected the University campus as the site for the great fall exposition after comparing all proposed locations. Transportation and natural advantages favored the campus and a large permanent auditorium will be built for convention use. Under state law no liquor can be sold within three blocks of the campus and buildings will be erected for eventual university use.

Nadeau

Tiny Miss Hogan Born Premature In New York Home

The sudden arrival of little Miss Hogan at her parents' home in New York on June 3 caused a stir. Mrs. Mary McEwan rushed the infant to Bellevue Hospital and placed her in an incubator, likely saving her life. Doctors say she was born several months early and weighs about three quarters of a pound but seems normal and thriving.

New York Miss Hogan Mary McEwan McEwan Bellevue Hospital

Belle Wilson Fined For Disorderly Conduct By Judge

Ten days to fall and a fine of twenty five dollars was imposed yesterday afternoon on Belle Wilson by Judge for the charge of being a disorderly person.

Belle Wilson

Gospel Meetings to Open in Youngstown Next Week

A series of gospel tent meetings will be held in Youngstown starting tomorrow and lasting one week. The contract for 600 head of horses for the army in the Philippines was let yesterday to W. W. Robinson, with Scot furnishing the stock.

W. W. Robinson Army Philippines Scott Youngstown

Friend Robbed: Ed Thompson Loses $30 After Overnight Relocation

Ed Thompson reports being robbed of thirty dollars after a chance acquaintance placed him to bed in the Hoston house. He awoke to find the money missing.

Ed Thompson Hoston Thompson

Room Break-In Reported at 621 Pike Street

Mrs. Myrtle Thomas reports to police that her room at 621 Pike Street was entered and a 1500 dollar certificate of deposit stolen.

Myrtle Thomas Pike St

Robbed in Resort Gorman Loses Gold in Tenderloin

Laborer Pat Gorman reports theft of 110 dollars in gold from a resort last night. Police investigate the tenderloin incident and request witnesses come forward.

Pat Gorman

Timber land sale to National Hox by Weyerhaus in Chebalis county

The Weyerhaus Timber company sold an entire Chebalis county township to the National Hox company of Hoquiam for 6 million dollars. The state railway commission heard discrimination claims yesterday and will hold a further inquiry in Walla Walla next week. The railroads said no basis for joint rates was shown. In Tacoma the State Bankers Association proposed protections for members against insurers evading loss payments. In Aberdeen longshoreman Janos Jonasson died after falling from a ladder onto a fence.

Montebano Weyerhaus Or Timber Company National Hox Company of Hoquiam Chebalis County State Railway Commission Walla Walla Rail Tacoma State Bankers’ Association San Francow Aberdeen Janos Jonasson

Mobs and Trials Spark Northwest Counties

Reports from multiple towns note events including a guilty verdict in Colville for Henry Murbey and a knife attack arrest near Port Townsend. Other items mention Funston surveying American Lake encampment, Governor Mead addressing Woodmen, mail suspensions in Blaine, libel suit against Editor Boardman, and patrols in Aberdeen.

Rodman Rearrested After Confidence Game Suspect

William Rodman was arrested again after a Thursday police arrest on suspicion of a confidence game. He had been ordered to leave the city, and was rearrested that night by Sergeant Stuart and Patrolman Burnell.

William Rodman Stuart Burnell Rodman

Seattle clubs set meeting on city water supply

The conference committee of Seattle Improvement clubs will hold a meeting at the Chamber of Commerce next Monday afternoon at o'clock to discuss a possible solution for the citys water supply.

Seattle Improvement Clubs Chamber of Comeerece

Sacred Heart school graduation ends with Mary Margaret Duffy

Sacred Heart school held its graduation exercises last night. One student, Mary Margaret Duffy, comprised the class.

Sacred Heart School Mary Margaret Duffy

Praige Mayor Moore Honored for Enforcement Effort

Elliott Hay Camp Woodmen of America last month adopted a resolution commending Mayor Moore for his attempt to enforce ordinance provisions. The dedication reflects support from local fraternal groups for public order and municipal initiatives in Praige.

Elliott Hay Camp Ree Woodmen of America Last Right Moore Apts

Heckas School Pupils Give Evening Recital at Firat Church

The pupils of Heckas School will present a recital at Firat Presbyterian Church this evening at 6 30 oclock in the church program.

Heckas Firat Presbyterian Church

Zions of Seattle Host Mock Trial and Dance Sunday

The Zions of Seattle present a Sunday evening mock trial and dance on June 24 at Christensens Hall in the Arcade Building. Proceeds fund a Jewish library and reading room.

The Zions of Seattle Christensen's Hall Arcade

African M E Church Holds Fate at Lee's Chapel

The African M E church will conduct a fate at Lee's Chapel located at 1520 Fifteenth Ave starting next Tuesday for four days. Acre tracts with rich soil near Seattle offered with terms through J A Paine at 907 Alama Building.

Lee's Chapel Seattle Mary Terms J. A. Paine Alama Building

Market prices for vegetables fruits and dairy

The list shows varied prices for vegetables fruits eggs butter and cheese. Livestock and feed costs appear with per ton figures for timothy alfalfa oats and other commodities.

East Wash Puget Kent Wash

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ther Councilman Murphy Prietor Cereals Mitchell Alaska Yukon Exposition HAT Home Little Miss Hogan Pound Con Army Horse Contract Gospel AT Grote-Rankin Union St Boston Mass State News J. Redelsheimer & CO First Ave Col. Columbia General Funston American Lake Mead Walla Walla and Umati County M N Woodmen of America Colville Henry Murbey Bellingham Blaine Prosser L. Boardman Bulletin Port Townsend Grucnaia Helene Blum Praige Swift U. S White River Fruita Parenee GM California Coommnute Crete Pirielly Washington Goby Befer Mohler & Chase Second Avenue Lloyd Transfer CO Ine Begoege Express Beth Phenee Diller Hotel Ernst Bros M. M. Ring Geo. D. Burr Physiciana Main Lad Ragley River Front OX Bow Monroe Street Old Duwamish Station McLaughlin Realty CO Seaboard Security CO American Bank Building Ind van DE Vanter-Davis CO J. G. Hayes Starr-Boyd Building
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