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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1906
Page
3
The article notes St Patrick's Day observances in New York and Brooklyn with public parades and Irish organizations marking the day. It also describes celebratory events in Dublin, including the parade at Dublin Castle attended by the Lord and Lady Aberdeen and a strong public enthusiasm.
A busy day centered on a check scam at J H W Holland 1207 Ave. A suspect presented a forged check and letter of credit, obtained clothes and cash worth 15 dollars, then vanished. Holland reported the incident to Officer Kent, noting the forged documents and large potential sums involved. The case resembles a prior fraud at Everett house and a Japanese bank exchange scheme.
A pledge to not permit any young man in one’s company to smoke and to discourage smoking among acquaintances. The writer also wishes to join The Star’s Anti Cigarette League.
Chief Roberts honors his firefighters with a surprise presentation as the Shingle Weavers plan a meeting and the Ballard Eagles prepare to depart. A large local turnout joins initiation, a big ball and smoker events, with union organizers recommending changes in local groups.
In Omaha a mob gathered at the jail during the night demanding three alleged confederates in the hold up and killing of Edward Fiery the street car conductor. Police dispersed the crowd with no arrests reported.
Week's developments tie Prosecuting Attorney Mackintosh and May or Ballinger to a scheme to oust slot machines and credit the action to the new mayor Moore. Ballinger moves to close machines to grab credit, while Moore reportedly urged the prosecutor to act, linking the shutdown to political advantage.
Ah Wong, Chicago Dan and Chin Tenac, all Chinese, were arrested for assaulting Frank Louie on King Street earlier this week and will be tried on March 27 before Judge Gordon. Expectation is the charge may be dismissed due to witness coercion.
Agent Chet of the Department of Commerce and Labor returns from months in Japan and Northern China. He reports American commerce growing and not hindered by boycotts in Tianjin. China buys U S cos tamed products and American cloth and machinery outrun Japanese. Japan offers investment loans and country improvements yielding about six percent annually.
London reports James McNally entering his 110th year on February 15. The lifelong resident recalls Trafalgar and Waterloo battles with a sharp memory and enjoys his pipe and tobacco as King Edward’s long-lived subject.
Bremerton residents praise the fire department and donate funds plus a Seattle man sends a $50 check. The city’s case against Gillice proceeds after a Tuesday night gun incident. An Oregon discharge by sea yard plan is considered to supply Ordnance building needs. Seven Seattle recruits move to the Philadelphia. Seattle Aerie No. 1 to burn a $20,000 mortgage on Eagles hall, with $60,000 in property. Missionary Robert Irwin to speak at Westminster church Tuesday at 2 30 PM. Began and Ericson advertise fine 6x8 cabinet photos for $2.60 per dozen, open Saturday nights.
Mile. Torkasska the popular Russian actress has been elected lady president of a newly formed anti-immorality league called the Russian Church-Stage society. The group seeks direct patronage from the Tearitea and aims to Combat moral decline.
The new Seattle mayor will assume office at noon Monday. Judge Moore selected the abbreviated form William Hickman Moore for signatures due to name length and repetition in official duties.
Free street car tickets offered with every purchase at Rand Hox Meat Market located at 1100 Firet Ave. Each qualified shopper receives one ticket with a purchase of over amount. Public notice text emphasizes promotional giveaway to customers.
An advertisement extols the Metrostyle Pianola as the closest to human touch among players and superior for expression. It warns against inferior alternatives, promises demonstration on site, and cites a price of 250 dollars with easy payments. Sales include Weber Wheelock Acolian and Stuyvesant Pianola pianos.
Yakima market listing shows onions potatoes tomatoes lettuce celery rhubarb apples oranges lemons and other fruits with prices per unit or per bunch. Dairy meats and live stock including butter cheese eggs and chicken appear, alongside hay grain feeds and livestock prices and bulk ton rates.
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