29 Jun 1907
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1907
Page
1
The Seattle Produce Association warns retailers against price cutting in a June 10 1907 letter. Officials claim reckless price competition harms both wholesale and retail grocers and request a response to present sides of the dispute.
Ballinger and land commissioner will address Beattie club about coal resources in Washington and Alaska. The discussion covers opening coal opportunities and expanding production for the region.
A Seattle report claims three local food combines including the Produce Association and Western Wholesale Grocers conspire to raise prices. It tells of C R Stong, a cash grocery owner, facing threats from the Seattle Retail Grocers Association and wholesalers for cutting prices.
Treasurer Russell stated the full bond issue, totaling a large sum, has been taken by local banks. A bankers meeting Tuesday discussed finalizing the offer and drafting the agreement with the city. Banks listed include Scandinavian American, Dexter, Horton & Co., Puget Sound National, Washington Trust, National Bank of Commerce, American Savings Bank & Trust Co., First Nations Bank, Union Savings & Trust Co., Northern Bank & Trust Co., Northwest Trust & Safe Deposit Co., State Bank of Seattle, Seattle National Bank, and Seattle Title Trust Company.
A group visiting Bremerton Port Orchard inspected the site for a proposed soldiers' home. They toured the new battleship and other vessels with Route company guests. Port Orchard appeared festively decorated for the occasion and State Auditor Clausen delivered a welcome address during a luncheon at the site.
The passage notes a June 29 address at the Hague before the peace conference. It discusses the United States position on private property and Russia, with reference to broader European nations and policy. The fragment emphasizes diplomacy and the transfer of ideas amid the talks.
An unsigned city loan of 500000 dollars faces final action with the mayor expected to sign. The brief note references prior months and the involvement of local officials in the process.
Mr. B. L. Rankin of the Victoria hotel recovered a pocketbook containing $75 in gold and valuables after it was found on a street near the post office by W. Wood of Springfield Illinois, who returned it this morning. Rankin had given up hope of ever seeing it again.
A small social gathering of Wisconsin residents is set for Sunday afternoon at Woodland Park near Lake. Organizers encourage attendees to bring friends and stay for casual conversation and local entertainment.
A test vote by Western Federation of Miners delegates results in a two to one decision to remain independent and not affiliate with the Industrial Workers of the World.
Victoria B C June 29 Last Thursday several distinct earthquake shocks were felt on the northern end of Vancouver Island reports brought down by the steamer Tees Distinct at Sechart a whaling station and for several minutes the sea was greatly disturbed
Misa Edna Adie sails across the Pacific to Manila to wed H. Hodgson treasurer of the Province of Samoa, appointed by Secretary Taft. She has lived with Mrs. Paxton at 1308 Seventh Av for about a year.
Paris reports France poised for a nationwide general strike of workers alongside a revolt by wine growers. June 29 dispatch notes rising labor unrest and social tension as protests spread.
The Beatile Electric Company Beneficial association will host its annual ball on July 3 and July 4 at Leachpark pavilion. Committees are preparing for a banner event in association history with all street car men helping to ensure its success.
Paris reports the French cabinet won by a 120 vote majority to sustain its measures to quell wine grower riots. Socialists claimed troops used excessive force, but their case failed.
The Seattle Electric company was granted permits to double track the Cedar A line from Fifth Ave and Alpha to Taylor Ave and Hightand Drive and to double track the Taylor Ave extension on Boston Street between Second and Fourth Avenues North.
The Spokane rate case hearing concluded with all aides spoken. It appears the commission will rule for the Pacific coast cities and against Spokane.
San Francisco reports Mayor Schmitz faced arraignment for two additional draft counts yesterday afternoon and was granted until July 3 to enter a plea.
Shore land commissioners fixed Lake Union shore land values from 1225 to 7600 dollars an acre and will offer them for sale at these figures, barring lawsuits. The A Y P commission adjourned and will not act until the fate of the 1,000,000 dollar exposition fund is settled in court.
Patrolman O B Davie was struck on the head with a heavy chair by Claude Randall in the Arcade saloon at First ay and Pine t around 9 pm. Blood streamed as he pursued the assailant without success. Sergeant Wilkes and Patrolman Bunnell helped search while Randall fled. Randall had 10 cents stolen from a Salvation Army tambourine. Randall is being sought.
In the wake of last Sunday's disaster at Stone's Landing friends urge inquiry but Coroner Carroll decides no inquest will be held. He cites no new developments and sees no reason for an inquest.
Secretary Taft calls rumors of friction among Panama Canal commissioners tommyrot and dreams, saying the government is satisfied with current management. He notes that contracts may be let for portions or the entire project.
Luna Park, the big resort across the bay, opened Thursday evening and drew large crowds. The new Seattle car line runs to the gates and the West Seattle ferry is handling heavy traffic. Rides and attractions are in operation as crowds enjoy the seaside resort.
New York reports quoted K. H Harriman denying any plan to resign as railroad chairman. He pledges to stay in his post as long as he has breath. The dispatch relates to border watch alerts and shipping news about the Steamship Admiral Jaureguiberry arriving in Vancouver with 292 Japanese workers aboard.
Banks in King county will be taxed on 2 706 899 dollars of personal property in 1907 up from 1 125 228 dollars in 1906 an increase near 47 000 dollars. Assessor Parteh uses 66 percent of capital stock plus surplus and profits to estimate property values. Real and personal valuations total 3 547 588 dollars though some bank real estate is held by subsidiary companies or officers.
The public works board granted Wightman Mack Interurban permission to begin building toward Seattle and Tacoma. They will lay a temporary wooden pavement over 18 feet of right of way on Fourthay between Pike and Union, to be removed for permanent tracks within a year. C K Muckler announced construction started yesterday south of Young's Cove.
A Municipal Ownership League committee reports uncertainty over the Riplinger case and urges calling a grand jury to investigate alleged cash misappropriation by the city’s comptroller and successors. The panel notes little disclosed by investigators and questions Prosecuting Attorney Mackintosh’s inactivity, suggesting a special attorney be appointed if a grand jury is convened.
The narrative outlines J. O. Farrell rise as a railroad aligned political operative in 1902 Washington politics. It covers his clash with the Piper Clancy machine in the Thirty-fourth district and the push for railroad regulation, plus McBride as a counterweight, and previews Farrells future role in Seattle politics and the citys streetcar franchise battles.
James A. Moors and associates sold the Lumber Exchange building at the corner of Secondary and University Streets for 325000 to a St. Louis syndicate. The land under the building, leased for 50 years to the owners, is not included in the sale.
Everett, Washington, June 29. Four boys clung to an overturned boat half a mile from the jetty as rough seas swept over them. D. F. Doncett and a mill man heard cries and rescued the stragglers after two weary hours. one boy sank but was saved, remaining unconscious overnight. The youths were Harry Jones Ralph Williams Wilfred Hammond and Herbert Hammond. The first two had arrived from Minneapolis two days earlier.
June shows the highest monthly building activity so far this year with 866 permits issued worth 1 060 488. May had 825 permits as a close second, while year to date totals reach 4 328 permits and 6 170 223 in construction value.
London notices May Sutton, the tennis champion, preparing to travel to Canada for the Dominion girls' championship after the London Games. She defeated Miss Morton today in a London match.
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