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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1906
Page
3
The council examines a lighting fund bill totaling 50 629 31 and the allocation of electric current costs across general, library and water funds. The plant currently serves over 1 000 customers including schools, public buildings, parks and street lighting.
A multi topic update notes new fire proof six story office building planned by Mehrhern near Marton avenue. Various meetings and lectures outlined at the University of Washington and local clubs. City council canvasses last week results and mayoral proclamation planned. Court orders a separation case. forgery arrests in Walla Walla and Ballard linked to Iowa notes emerge. Woodmen of the World initiate campaign for new hall. Judge Burke speaks on transportation to local clerks.
Georgetown vegetable gardeners form protective association to set prices and avoid underselling their produce to Seattle commission houses. Lake Washington level drop noted with expected rise from mountain snowmelt. Began and Ericson advertise 6x8 cabinet photos at $2.50 per dozen with weekend hours in Kitl Ridg.
The Northwestern Steamship company plans to add a towing tug for Nome storage and will build four lighters for Nome operations. Moran Bros secured lighter contracts, while the tug is under construction at Noma Carsons Broa Port Blakeley. Five more lighters for N. A. T. & T. on the Yukon are awarded to Noma Carsons. Each lighter measures 160 feet and will be moved to St. Michael upon completion.
More than 106 tons of flour and wheat were stowed in the Shawmut for famine relief in Northern Japan as it cleared for the Orient. Washington citizens contributed cash and goods totaling about 4,468.28 dollars, 47% tons of wheat, 6478 sacks of flour, and one ton of potatoes to be loaded on the Kota. Reverend WA Stevenson will speak on the Japanese famine at Cherry Street Presbyterian Church, urging ongoing relief efforts and additional shipments on upcoming vessels.
A Southern Pacific east bound extra engine blew up near Gold Run at 11:30 last night. Fireman W E B Austin of Rocklin died en route to hospital. Engineer Deran was thrown 300 feet, with both arms broken and severe burns. The engine, said to be new, suffered heavy damage and track was torn up delaying traffic until 7:30 this morning.
The Washington Supreme Court voided the 1906 plumbers act regulating cities over 10 000 and the licensing board for inspectors. Richey vs Smith reverses the conviction for pluming without a license, noting the act exceeds public health necessity and is not sanitary police measure. Copper mining ad claims capable leadership at Beattie Boston Copper Co.
City Attorney De Bruler warned Maple bar proprietor Chris Bruninal during a case at Firat avenue and Virginia street where Bruninal and his brother faced claims of robbery and improper bets. Howard Sebree testified claiming he was cheated after betting $20 on a hand, and was fined for vulgar language.
Alaska excursion business draws attention from northern steamship firms. A 70 round trip rate applies on Southeastern Alaska routes excluding the Spokane. Ships from Pacific Coast and Alaska Steamship lines visit Metlakatla Wrangel Sitka Taku and Davidson glaciers plus standard ports. Skagway offers White Pass summit trips. Bookings begin in early June with Spokane already filling. City of Seattle sold out for June.
In Olympia on March 9 1904 Fred J Johnston fatally wounded at Northern Lumber mill. Supreme Court overturns Snohomish county judgment for 10000 against the mill, ruling guards complied with 1903 factory law and employee assumed risk. Case dismissed. Court says mills need not absolutely insure against accidents. Also note King County Horticultural society proposal to hold a fruit and vegetable show in Seattle in July.
Three prisoners Harry Vaughn George Ryan and KA Raymond convicts who killed a guard John Clay during a prison mutiny on November 24 were sentenced to be hanged on April 25 with right to appeal. The text also mentions California travel marketing and a Pacific route guide in unrelated fragments.
Attorneys for Great Northern Northern Pacific and Seattle Montana railroads file protest with city clerk against the proposed Alva Smiths Cove improvement claiming potential damage to nearby railroad property. The fragment mentions a sea monster 26 feet long with unrelated data.
An earthquake caused eight deaths and injured 26 in Lahore area amid great property loss. The incident, reported March 10, notes severe damage and disrupted homes, with authorities assessing the scene and coordinating relief efforts.
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