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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1906
Page
3
York March 13 The raid today led to arrest of a resort patron and police reveal details about a white girl believed murdered and held by a man named Robert Spriggs Two other girls reportedly beaten to death and more victims feared Police describe a pattern of kidnapping and coercion into a life of shame publicly confirmed by officers
A March storm battered Salt Lake City with high winds that felled trees and toppled power lines while snow piled up to 12 inches. The U S Supreme Court ruling shifts traction control, allowing city purchase of streetcar lines and altering rights for Union Traction and Chicago City Railway. Mayor Dunne calls the decision a sweeping city victory.
The Phi Delta Kappa members of the Seattle Alamma club prepare for a banquet at the Lincoln next Saturday with BDB Trefethen in charge of arrangements.
Winter hardships on the Denver and Rio Grande between Durango and Silverton forced crews to cut through heavy snow and blast tunnels to keep trains moving. Between January 1 and February 15 an avalanche of snow buried the tracks, water flooding the bed and freezing, with one freight double header nearly destroyed after a slide.
Attorney L C Gilman of the Great Northern Railroad praised Councilman Mullen after his four year reelection. He described Mullen as valuable to Seattle and worth a salary of ten thousand dollars, noting Mullen’s tough bargaining always serves the city’s interests.
Investors eyed blocks 327 328 and 229 as officials visited Beattie with a special rail car. Several parcels changed hands with prices like 24000 for part of block 141 4434 for block 229 2800 for block 253 and 1300 for six feet of lot 19 block 32 percent tidelands on Utah Street.
Union labor leaders plan to push for a labor union member to join the city civil service board to enforce civil service laws and improve management of the free employment office. With Zimmerman’s retirement set for December 31, informal talks have begun but no clear candidate list yet.
The Pacific Investment Co. reports rising demand for waterfront property and notes multiple sales at Colby and Harper. Boat service to these points will increase after April 1 and property values are expected to rise quickly.
The city comptroller plans 1,100 warrants for payments to inspectors judges and clerks from the recent election. Warrants total about 2,500 dollars with salaries averaging 26 dollars per precinct and require the mayor's signature. The Firet ward precinct officials reported 24 hours of work from 9 am Tuesday to 4 pm Wednesday.
At a regular meeting the school board decided to inaugurate a system naming Beattie schools after prominent Americans. The high school on Treadway was named Washington High School. the Main Street building will be Franklin School. the Capitol Hill building will be Stevens School after Gow Jeane J. Stevens, first executive of the state. The Latona building contract went to F. Allen for 70,950 dollars and the plumbing contract to Reutman Plumbing for 1,000 dollars.
A three day gale in Northwest Washington has destroyed farm houses and halted mills and plants to avoid fire risk. Crews rushed to save the Alki mill near Bellingham as woods and brush burned along Guide Meridian Road and fires spread toward the city from Canada. Damaged cedar timber and shingle bolts, fences, camps and houses valued in the thousands burned across a wide strip extending from the Canadian line. Also city council creates Capitol Hill sewer district covering much of the hill and slope toward Lake Union.
Seattle Commercial Club advocates establishing a Washington state commercial organization with Tacoma as headquarters. Secretary Williams promotes the plan at a meeting in Tacoma and plans to accompany an Seattle led Los Angeles excursion with state exhibit photography. A Valencia disaster report was endorsed and members were urged to attend the Tacoma gathering.
Washington notes report Senate committee on pensions votes to raise monthly pensions from 12 to per year and favors passage of the bill for that purpose. Moran lifeboat adoption discussed. War Secretary reports on event plans. Duwamish event noted.
City briefs note a June flower fruit and show planned with King County Horticultural Society meeting at Chamber of Commerce rooms tomorrow. A Methodist minister remarks on Nev W. Harrington golden wedding anniversary May 1. Harrington presides over Beattie District Meth Episcopal. W G Roberts plans weekly fire drills for horses at Matrison board and feed stable, starting Sundays.
A nephew of General Rivera, former commander of Spanish troops in the Philippines, savagely attacked Deputy Bogiano for criticizing generals in Cuba and the Philippines during the war. Bogiano was knocked down and lost two teeth. General Weyler vowed to take defense into his own hands after the attack. General Linares and others threatened to resign if the government did not defend their honor.
The board of county commissioners authorized the county surveyor to survey for a suitable quarry to obtain rock at low cost for numerous macadam road projects planned over the next years. The move aims to cut expenses by owning and operating a quarry. County School Superintendent T. P. Storey left for Ellensburg to address the state normal school on The Practical Teacher.
A humorous verse from St Paul features an old man who avoids syrup until he tries Mapleine. The poem claims genuine maple flavor and invites readers to send a 2 cent stamp to Crescent Manufacturing Co for a free sample bottle.
George L. O Connor and Hertha O Connor, former spouses, traveled to Tacoma and remarried after a public divorce. Authorities at the county courthouse noted the coincidence of names and approved the license. The duo returned to be one again and a new marriage license was issued.
The first lecture by Dr. H. Clark and Prof. Vincent of Chicago opened last night at Christensen's hall. Dr. Clark delivered the dramatic reading of Stephen Phillips' Ulysses.
The Kuskokwim district in Alaska rich in gold copper cinnabar and silver is described as unprospected and undeveloped. A sail date of May 26 is noted with contact for J P Rudd and Co at 628 Pioneer Bldg.
University officials debate the new rhythmic gymnastics program for coeds amid mixed student reaction. Lavinia Rudberg leads the gymnastics program with an enthusiastic class that enjoys outdoor sprints and occasional countryside jaunts, while some residents and gymnasts object to the attire and practices. Tennis remains popular among students.
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