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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1906
Page
3
A leaflet shows women pledging to discourage male smoking and to refrain from smoking in company. Members vow to influence peers, urge others to quit, and have their names entered as members of The Star's Anti Cigarette League.
University women expand the anti cigarette drive with Go Juvenile circles and W C A support. Bourteen pledges arrive and a letter from the Anti Cigarette editor urges action and daily pledge sign ups to sustain momentum.
Trains were released and expected to reach the Nevada line region by day’s end. The route covers about 60 miles toward Los Angeles via Ogden and Sacramento, with arrivals anticipated today on the Southern Pacific line.
A man known as Frank Wilson for two years is identified as Custay Griffin after an official name change. The case notes that Griffin formerly used the Wilson surname and that accusations of deceit accompany his claimed identity. Local records confirm the legal switch and current name.
An incomplete dispatch notes a body brought south of Ana and mentions Mr White and others connected to a sporting matter. Details are cut and dates are uncertain, with a final note about a propertor and a death.
The article notes the passing of Mr White and mentions the bring-in of J Darling and C W Borders from Vaides. It states deaths were caused from natural causes and highlights Mr White's habit of helping the needy despite a heartless business environment.
Assistant City Engineer Scott plans to resign to become full time engineer for the park board. The park board intends to hire a full time engineer as part of city park system expansions backed by a $500,000 bond issue. Scott is already covered by civil service rules under the charter.
Louise Carter Williams received a decree of separation from C V Carter while also holding a default order against Owen Williams, signaling approaching resolution of her matrimonial disputes.
A fragment notes a suspect in a recent downtown watch robbery is implicated. The report provides limited names or locations, with core event details lacking. Further details are not clear from the readable text.
Mrs. L. J. Henderson of 718 Wellerat was taken from her home by force after her husband Louie Henderson died of pneumonia at Providence hospital. Police said she had about 600 dollars in diamonds around her neck. The couple's infant was placed in Washington's Children home and their year old daughter was cared for by neighbors. Henderson ran a cigar store at 611 King Street.
Andrew Hamilton testified before the Armstrong committee denouncing New York Life officers and trustees as traitors. He urged removal of trustees and warned against entrusting millions to them, claiming past protests hid counterfeit honesty. District Attorney Jerome offered no comment on Hamilton’s remarks.
A. B. Shaw reported a gold watch theft to police. Judge Hanford ruled the Brooklyn saloon license is property of Seattle Brewing and Malting. Olympia treasurer Mille consulted engineers on brick versus asphalt paving costs. Various city visits and travel plans by Dawson and Seattle figures are noted, along with a St Patrick’s eve program and forthcoming fuel burner installation. Citizens face a planned water shutoff and several minor incidents are reported.
Charien Hilty, listed as a contractor, was bitten on the nose during a fight on Washington t today. He suffered a severe hemorrhage before police station treatment by Dr. Buckley.
The steamship Humboldt sails tonight signaling the rush to Dawson and other interior towns. Over 60 Dawson passengers and 60 Alaska bound locals board, with notable figures Charles Lamb Fred Kammatler Lowe J O Murray Dr A B Wills W T Stanford among the contingent. Freight includes a large liquor shipment for Dawson and Eldorado operators gather at the Northern hotel.
An advertisement suggests taking Mapeline, a genuine maple flavor, to Alaska for travel. It touts condensed packaging and strong maple taste, claiming a small amount yields substantial syrup flavor satisfaction for New Englanders accustomed to maple from the sugar bush.
Sixty employees on the city lighting plant construction crew were discharged this morning, cutting the department’s construction force by about one third due to delays in obtaining wire needed to continue work.
Patrick Devanna a sailor and member of the Sailor's union died suddenly this morning in the Brewery saloon on Western way near University at. He had been ill for two years before his death.
In Caldwell district court the Western Federation of Miners moves to quash the indictment against Moyer Haywood and Pettibone for the murder of ex Gov. Heuenenberg. Prosecution asks time to answer. case continued until tomorrow.
Tomorrow's tides show extreme low at 3:35 a.m and extreme high at 5:25 a.m. Mean low occurs at 4:35 p.m and mean high at 12:21 a.m. Readings reflect typical daily fluctuation for the coastal area.
Samuel Morrison will give an address at the Church of the Immaculate Conception on Eighteenth avenue and Marion street. A program features Irish melodies and ballads by Mieslemay Brendon of London, presenting musical and literary entertainment tonight.
A man who buys the Old Oak Shoe declares it the best value seen in Beattle, with no rival for the money. He notes prices at $4.50 and $4 and urges readers to compare at the Men’s Shoe Store, 408 iret Ave.
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