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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1906
Page
4
An essay denounces the love of money, citing a New York miser who starved herself amid large bonds and substantial cash. It argues miserliness harms the soul more than poverty and urges Seattle voters to elect independent council members to curb corporate control.
The Milwaukee filed for a Tacoma franchise while Wenatchee reports growing homeseeker migration. Northern Pacific brakeman George Adams lost both feet after a car switch at Toppenish. L D Ferguson jailed 20 years for slaving for William Peterson at Mt Vernon. Gold excitement rises at the St Joe river headwaters. Reardon advances on macadam streets.
A Musicians Union event at the Arcade building features Wagner's orchestra of twenty musicians performing a concert and dance tonight. Tickets are 60 cents for admission.
Edward Brady a Beattie resident for 18 years campaigns as independent municipal ownership ally and pledges Seattle Electric franchise compliance. Scott Calhoun, Port Townsend-born Seattle veteran, serves as corporation counsel with a history in law and politics and ties to the Young Men's Republican club.
Water rent due for January through April in District No 2 must be paid by February 28 to avoid delinquency. The district area between Galer and Union streets and Bay and Lake is free. Metered rates are due by the 20th each month and delinquent after the 26th.
A fragment from a 1900s style column notes a jumble of quotes and names. It mentions Jerome K Jerome humor, Rev Cope meetings, and a Pittsburg candidate being smoked out. The piece references crowded streets and the Roosevelt Longworth wedding in a witty, irreverent tone.
The Red Cross sent 25000 dollars to famine struck Japan. A bill seeks a president’s salary of 76000 annually. Carl Rasch named U S district attorney for Montana. William B Strang and 16 friends tour NY to Pacific coast by self propelled electric car. Frank Checketts killed his father in Ogden after the father tried to murder his wife. Empress of India quarantined at Victoria due to smallpox on a Chinese crew member. San Francisco’s Andrew Cunliffe threatens to quit the Pacifica league. Wyoming battleship repairs set at 96676. Charles Roach claims Orchard used by Governor Steunenberg. Snowfalls hit parts of Montana ranging 12 to 2 inches.
The Bagley farm at Restos was sold to new owners linked to Union Pacific. Alva Vanter and James F. completed the transaction for a reported sum of 45000 dollars.
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