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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1906
Page
5
A herder was rescued from a gang of thieves at a resort below Way by Officer Crandall around 1 o'clock this morning. The victim, Williams, feared a parting from his friends and left with $514 in cash found on him. He was taken to the station for safety and released without a word of thanks.
The report claims John H. Perry of Perry & Hansen is to be appointed deputy in the corporation counsel office for city services. He says he knows nothing about the appointment or vacancy and rejects involvement in any push for it while denying active role in the Republican club leadership. He cites city campaign duties and recent commitments as keeping him behind in business.
Wille Tonkin nine year old son of K Tonkin a Rainier boulevard merchant was severely scalded at his father's Rainier store Tuesday night when he cooled a hot stove with water. Steam enveloped him burning his face and hands.
The Haven Methodist Episcopal church plans its fifth annual concert tomorrow night at John street and Howard avenue. The program features dramatic readings by Mrs F Eleanore Perrin Miller and her pupils and a series of choruses solos and pantomimes including The Mountain Land Alpine Horn Our Way Across the Sea and A Modern Pecky performed by local singers and groups.
After over an hour of private negotiations the Harriman railroad interests and the city council finance committee failed to agree on the price for the south end city stables block. An offer of 250000 was rejected as the committee set a value near 340000 based on square foot comparisons to Vulcan Iron Works and Denny Renton Clay properties, leaving a 90000 gap. The Harriman agents warn that the purchase is essential to their plans and may force changes if blocked.
Frank Brackett, a leading Atlin operator, at the Butler hotel on his way north, notes Guggenheims of New York will take over Willow Creek properties. He expects gold placers to be developed with dredgers and steam shovels, pipe ordered, and several miles of railroad track laid to carry supplies to multiple centers.
Ballard, Napoleon Campbell, and Captain W R Ballard fought over a 30 foot roadway strip at Fourth and Broadway. Judge Griffin ruled for the city after a year of dispute with three defenses successful. The case involved a fence removal and quit claim deeds from Fred Sanders and West Coast Improvement Co. Court actions also centered on long city use of the roadway for nearly two decades.
March 15. The Seattle Electric company will present a franchise to the council committee of the whole. Residents along Crawford Timem and Northers oppose exact line placement with smoke of friction over access to their doors. The city faces a tense debate on route and impact ahead of the vote.
Northwestern Fisheries prepares first cannery crew for Orcas and Yakutat operations. Excelator sails tonight to ferry crew and supplies to Orcas and the Yakutat cannery, as experienced crews are signed to meet a large pack. Chinese crews to follow later after preparatory work by current crews.
Bremerton reports a Shamrock Tea held by the MEK church ladies at Mrs. Lacy Smith's home. The event featured green décor and shamrocks, with notable mention of George F Ward. The Star agent recovering from illness and the Meems’ Japan departure were noted, along with William George of Milwaukee visiting PFJ George and planning to settle on the Sound.
H Lewis and Co clothiers prepare to leave their corner First Ave and Cherry St storeroom to clear space for United States Clear company. An error in yesterday's Star misidentified the Famous Clothing Co as occupants. the Famous firm formerly occupied the space. H Lewis & Co has long operated in Seattle with Mr Lewis senior as a pioneer business figure.
The Jersey Matter Store at 603 Pike will offer 24 freac ranch exas for 4tc this Friday and Saturday.
The steamer Alaskan, nearly ready, will depart for Ketchikan next week. Owned by Charlie Black of Beattie, it carries the US mail between Chilkatkan and Prince of Wales Island, with 24 feet added to length, overhauled machinery, and a new dynamo lights system. City asks for an estimate to plank a four inch wide two cross street rail line from the north of Cast to Broadway.
In Chicago on March 16 Attorney General Moody and Judge Humphrey clashed over immunity for packers under indictment. Morrison, backed by Moody, argued the evidence may show immunity promises influenced the indictment, while the court hinted at possible jury determination of Ives and Question. Exgan and Ericson photographers advertise 6x8 cabinet photos for 2.50 per dozen with Saturday hours.
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