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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1906
Page
3
Cor thon Counsel Beott Calhoun delivered an opinion on the Reveille billboard ordinance yesterday. He ruled the city may regulate billboards but each restriction must advance safety health or morals. Councilman Revelle comments and returns to discuss the measure.
Debate centers on securing passage of a billboard law and its enforcement. Critics urge special Republican consideration due to campaign billboard space given by the company for GOP activities. Whether this political obligation shields the firm from regulation remains to be determined.
The Seattle branch of the American National Red Cross will hold its regular monthly meeting in the parlors of the Motel Lincoln tomorrow at 2 o'clock in the afternoon.
Raymond D. Littl, the sole American remaining in the town Mantlah championship, defeated T. D. Stewart in the fourth round singles with a 6 0 5 6 6 4 score. The ad mentions Geo H Brown Plumb Company at 221 Priest Street Sunset Me.
A violent earthquake struck the southern shore of Lake Erie late yesterday. It extended for 100 miles and was brief in duration with no serious damage reported.
Alfred Bach a wholesale liquor dealer testified before the railroad commission in Walla Walla that under current freight rates the rr aerie of Eagles was installed here Sunday. He stated the present rates impact distribution and profits for liquor suppliers and carriers in the region.
A collection of short items reports staffing moves in Olympia with George Bothell likely to be deputy state fire warden. Judge Hreates orders Edward Spencer to serve 12 more years for the Mundt killing in Spokane. A Greacent hotel break in yields 51 dollars. A dead hobo found near an abandoned road by the O.K. railroad track. Steve Tivich injured badly after a gas tank explosion in Old Tacoma. About 40 people witnessed the incident with a tank found in the bay.
Prices shown for Disston planes and grades with several entries including D-8, No. 7, and No. 6 Halley Iron Plane. The listing notes amounts per unit such as 2.26, 1.69, 1.75, 1.56, 1.60, 1.26, 2.25 and 1.66. The sale occurs at Splioning's this week.
Government work clears Chehalis River to provide deep water transport from Montesano to the Pacific. In Montesano reports the project will open a waterway enhancing trade and access for the region.
Chicago health board ordered 37 slaughter houses closed after inspecting 171 premises. Officials said many operations were unsanitary and cited conditions at multiple facilities, including pressure on owners to abandon establishments to protect public health.
Fred W. Wilmans of Seattle won a long running case over the Pride the Mountains mine in Snohomish county. The New York suit's Supreme Court decision grants a judgment of 175000 dollars in his favor, ending 15 years of litigation. The note also mentions a July 2 start for a Bummer School at a local high school and a telephone contact East 686 for details.
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