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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1911
Page
8
Our Globe-Trotters view Stockholm nicknamed the Venice of the North for its island and peninsula layout. March 7 dispatch notes clean streets, royal palace from 1697, population over 300000, and Sweden’s democratic local governance before heading to Norway.
The Washington house passed a public utilities bill with one amendment, following the Hughes law. It places railroad and public service oversight under a state commission, sets a five cent streetcar fare cap, and allows the governor to appoint successors. The bill also enables initiative and referendum, with the measure headed for voter approval in November.
A Provo prosecutor's complaint states Steve Partobvich paid $350 after two draw poker lessons. J. G. Russell and George Shitch are named as instructors. They are jailed.
United Press reports that all Western railroads have submitted to the interstate commerce commission ruling denying them the right to raise freight rates. The roads agreed to cancel the proposed increase.
Over 150 labor members in Seattle back Bob Hesketh for the city council. The Central Labor Council opposes ordinance 19077 establishing a National District Telegraph Co. franchise. A letter carriers ball is planned at Dreamland rink, and the city council asks SE department to probe recent carrier dismissals and reinstate workers pending inquiry.
Mrs E A Poncin 63 a pioneer Seattle resident who came to the city in 1872 died in Pasadena California. The Poncin family home was then at Second Avenue and Columbia Street the site of the present Seattle National Bank.
William Pitt Trimble president of the Washington branch of the Navy league was invited to preside at tomorrow's league meeting in Los Angeles where the group is in session. In Pendleton Oregon rain and warm winds melt snow causing rivers to rise rapidly in the northeastern region. A classified line advertises new furnished rooms at the Virginiae building near Westlake Avenue.
The piece lauds Luther Burbank as the wizard of plants and fruits, noting his California ranch produced remarkable varieties that transformed vegetables and flowers. It marks his sixty second birthday and credits him with turning out countless cultivars that boosted agricultural imagination.
At a public works meeting attended by Mayor Dilling and Health Commissioner Crichton, officials decided to district the city for efficient garbage collection. Superintendent BL Youngs will prepare plans and specifications. Calle for hide to follow. A committee including City Engineer Thompson PW Grant J D Ross and L G B Youngs was named to oversee the effort.
Contributions pour into the Commercial Club for China relief with a $5,000 draft likely this week. Over $1,000 has come from the Seattle Catholic diocese as carloads of supplies head to the Waterhouse line for the first outbound steamer. Also notes missionary appeals abroad. Mrs. Frances Startup dies at 77. funeral planned at 128 Third Ave. in Seattle. she came in 1882 with George Startup, who died in 1902, leaving seven children.
The funeral for Frank Rucker a prominent cannery man who died in San Francisco March 2 at age 40 was held this afternoon from the Bonney-Watson chapel with Masonic services.
John F. Murphy's presence at home to welcome a new baby led to the grand jury adjourning witnesses yesterday. The birth is a boy.
The steamer President of the Pacific Coast Co. reached port from San Francisco with 60 passengers aboard. California plans to come to Seattle to take over the Skagway run replacing the Cottage City.
Last night the King County Medical Society met in the Chamber of Commerce. Dr E R Kelley urged the state board of health to require compulsory reporting of tuberculosis cases.
William Edward Robbins died yesterday at his apartments on Eighth Street and University Street. Survived by his widow and son J Irving Robbins. Funeral Wednesday at 2 PM followed by burial at Lakeview Cemetery.
Olympia readers report the house refused to recede from exempting fish and fruit canneries from the eight hour law, while the senate wanted no special privileges. A conference committee will decide, with key lawmakers facing possible no law at all.
Edward Corcoran, once named the sole heir to John Sullivan's $1,000,000 estate, was declared insane by a Dublin registrar after a long court battle and costly litigation. The Seattle firm Piles Danworth Howe discovered him, but Corcoran's share was consumed by legal fees leaving about $6,000 after costs. He returned to Ireland and was later found living in a cheap lodging house.
From 1777 through local notes a mix of history and small events. Capt Nicholas Biddle rose to command the first US frigate Randolph and fought the Yarmouth, sinking with all hands after a valiant battle. Ballard high juniors host a dance at Faurot's academy next Friday night. Local Alaska fishermen union receives wage notices from San Francisco for the coming season. Boise legislature may hold an extra session, but the governor is not expected to call it. Prince Adelbert of Germany is seriously ill with suspected appendicitis and possible surgery. Everett Bechere Gemes, a section hand, shot in the hip during a bandit attempt near Gold Bar.
The spring rush begins with the steamers Jefferson and Alameda sailing tonight. Both ships will carry large passenger lists and heavy cargoes including 100 miners from Gold Field Nevada, hunting parties, and many cannery employees bound for the Islands.
Boise Ida March 7 The Idaho legislature which adjourned yesterday was republican in both branches. It did not keep two pledges from the republican platform to submit a constitutional amendment for prohibition and to provide for a railway commission.
Howard Elliott, president of Northern Pacific, may take the Missouri Pacific presidency but will not decide until arriving in St Paul today. Seattle post office February receipts rise 7.98 percent from 1910 totals to 77 145.26, with an increase of 8 381.29 over the prior year.
Victor Marion private detective filed suit against the city and Councillors Blaine and Kellogg seeking 467 19 as payment for services tied to the recent graft investigation alleging the amount is due for his work in the case.
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