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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1906
Page
5
Republican Ellis Morrison a former ward member seeks another term amid past railroad bond support and party leadership roles. Democrat J. Hemer, barber and A C U W official, campaigns in the Eighth Ward race with prior service on the Beattie county assessor staff and longtime political activity.
A municipal candidate from the Fifth Ward, B Orchard, is described as a decorator by trade and longtime officer in the decorators union. He has 16 years in Seattle, with past roles including treasurer of labor councils and business agent, plus a term as clerk of the South school district. He has avoided prior political office except for that clerkship.
Arnold Thinden a Sixth Ward Republican candidate for reelection arrived from Nebraska in 1802 and moved into Seattle saloon business before turning to real estate and a joint venture with Hansen Co. Dr. J. Crichton of the Eighth Ward, physician and long time council member, highlights his 14 year tenure and pivotal role in the 1960 Seattle Electric franchise fight over fare and wages, advocating for a four cent fare and 12 1/2 cent wage before a compromise on ticket sales.
H J McGee, a carpenter and former deputy sheriff under IM Cudihee, runs as a municipal ownership candidate in the Sixth Ward. He cites his Seattle origins since 1887 and work history with the Seattle Consolidated Street Car Co and Seattle Traction Co, accusing opponent Zbinden of improper removal from the sheriff’s office tied to election fraud actions involving Johnny Brill in the First precinct.
An Iowa Creamery butter advertisement promises 2 pounds 55 cents and guarantees it to be the best butter. It directs readers to call and visit the Cow Butter Store at Pike Street for proof and purchase.
New York March 2 The Bankers' Life Insurance company of New York is under state supervision for a severe capital impairment of about 50 percent. Directors and stockholders met yesterday and plan to retire in days, with successors chosen by interests opposed to the current committee. The company holds nearly 120 million in outstanding policies and has halted new business as the shortage is addressed.
March 2 reports say supporters vow to persist despite officials’ stance as DA probes Tenny’s poisoning and the dead pugilist’s stomach is sent to analysts. A large crowd mobbed the morgue home on Folsom street before police kept them back. Frankie Neil and others faced arraignment with cases continued after the inquest.
The Seattle Electric Co. announces a temporary transfer system effective Sunday morning March 4 1906. Rainier Heights line cars will run via Twenty third Avenue and Jefferson Street to Broadway and James Street connecting with the James cable line, abandoning Rainier Heights service on Jackson Street for track reconstruction and new grade work between Second and Sixth Avenues south. Jackson Street line cars will continue operating on Jackson Street.
Interbay rumors claimed Seattle Electric would remodel the old Ballard line power house into a barn for the Ballard Fort Lawton carnival and that a $45,000 offer was refused. President Furth said there is no truth to either report. J R Wren and J B Quinn form a mining stock and real estate partnership.
Yesterday crowded store during a sale of men s soothing and furnishings on the dollar. Come early to avoid tomorrow s rush at United Fire Marine Salvage Adjustment firm located at 718 Ist Ave.
Secretary Taft plans a visit to Alaska next year while Congress colors the Alaska extension debate. The House backs attaching funds to the sundry civil bill and considers a territorial form of government for Alaska unlikely this session. The Territories Committee votes 8 to 4 to table the issue behind closed doors. Veterans mourn the anti territorial result. The House also passes a Confederate graves marking bill and the Colville Indian reservation southern half opening. An army appropriation bill totaling 69 million dollars cleared the House.
W. Wood cites Stone & Webster as examples of private monopolies harming residents. The pamphlet urges public control, warns of political interference and corruption, and promotes dividends to the city from public utilities. It notes widespread circulation by the municipal ownership committee.
Thomas Sheehan an alleged counterfeiter was bound over for hearing before the grand jury next May. Commissioner Kiefer ordered Sheehan to depart with $600 bonds to secure his appearance at the May session. The bond amount was posted by Sheehan and his freedom for three months is assured. The low bond drew comment from observers.
Ballard city council again refers the pump contract to the committee of the whole for tonight’s meeting. Four meetings have passed with slow progress as bidders await award. The Old Settlers club invites attendees to Janection hall at 8:30, with required dress in overalls for admission.
Amanda Waldron claims ownership of city real estate valued at one million dollars in a suit that began today in federal court. The dispute covers a Be atts district area bounded by East Hawthorne Harvard, Union, and Summit avenues. Behrens Mahoney helped close a major Pike Street area deal yesterday for 85 000 on lot 1 block 1 owned by C Clausen.
The note lists tonight’s municipal meetings at Hedrick hall Moore Todd Navin Oltman ball and various halls with multiple attendees including Wilson Gay Kin George H King and others. John Megrath of Megrath and Duhamel returned from Portland where brick manufacturers sessions formed a regional organization covering the entire northwest.
A Saturday sale at Washington Tea and Coffee Co 723 Pike offers pure Arabian Mocha and old Dutch Java at 30 cents per pound with a 4 percent grade. Delivery available. This is not Java Blend and a different blend is offered at a lower price. Customer service phone line provided.
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