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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1906
Page
4
A miscellany of rustic humor and anecdotes关于 Bitha Root and others. The piece includes a cowboys joke about hazing, a fly eating shoe blacking line, a tale of a clever snake that milked a Jersey cow, and playful banter about revivalists and a spring bonnet.
A London illustrated paper condemns hare coursing by greyhounds as brutal real cruelty. The piece notes bloodlust in dogs and fright in hares, urging legislation to ban such sport alongside pigeon shooting and prize-ring violence. It argues it debases humanity and harms society.
In an April Everybody's piece, Mr. Lawson discusses how large insurance firms fund and legitimize major deals by mobilizing ready millions. He argues the System's grip on gold depositories enables swindles and warns that losing control would spark a Wall Street power shift toward more conservative methods.
Dr Washington Gladden argues public morality remains strong as revelations of graft sweep Philadelphia. He praises newspapers for uplifting standards and asserts most officeholders and businessmen are honest, with the public conscience rising as incorruptible values endure. God's in His heaven. All's right with the world.
Lola Williams, a notorious inmate at the city jail, was released after 63 days. She reportedly borrowed a fellow inmate's $12 hat and later stole a purse, prompting jail staff to search for additional missing items and leading to her temporary police pickup before release as a "hopeless case."
Residents of the Green Lake district advocate a lunch counter and warm waiting room at Home station where cars stop briefly. Carmen keep a bonfire there to warm themselves while passengers, especially women, shiver in the cars between arrivals and departures. residents plan to petition the company president for the new facility.
Cook and Co owners report the steamer Waialeale will replace the Hamana for two weeks while repairs proceed. It will head to northern Washington ports once ready, route undecided. Portland due off Eagle Harbor drydock by mid next week then reinstated. Alaska Commercial expects Portland on northern route by April 14.
Special train departs Seattle on March 16 for a California excursion. Round trip fare is $85 and includes Pullman accommodations meals and aide trips. Limited passenger slots available. Reserve at Northern Pacific ticket office or Secretary Williams Seattle Commercial Club Fuel Building.
Madison Virginia correspondent reports from local naturalists on a curious observation about two snakes and their behavior, detailing the scene and surrounding nature notes from March.
Anthon and Stanley retired from Juneau on the Jeff and left for Tacoma. Two weeks earlier the Alaska Treasure Gold Mining Company, represented by the Marka brothers, shipped two tons of ore to the company or stockpile.
The records show two sons share a total of 11028 from a Tacoma smelter estate. The property lies along Nevada Creek just south of the Treadwell mines near Douglassland.
Acting Police Chief Willard said the department will take action only when legitimate complaints are filed by individuals who were banked in purchasing items at auctions. He argued most city auctioneers are licensed and conducting lawful business, though he will initiate proceedings if laws are violated. Auctions occur daily across several city establishments using dummy bidders to mislead buyers.
Eighty thousand dollars of Seattle saloon licenses are subject to assessment as personal property under a state Supreme Court ruling. About 206 retail licenses valued at 600 each and 20 wholesale licenses valued at 150 each could raise roughly 80 000 in city assessments. The county assessor will handle the valuation. the tax commission has yet to tackle such licenses. The Women’s Century club arts and crafts exhibit opened at Little’s ball with local displays and student works, plus a rare evening musical program planned.
An OCR fragment advertises a California resort headquarters for climate fruit sewers and sunshine. It mentions the Southern Pacific and Coast Line routes, ticket reservations, and Union Ticket at 608 First Ave, with a general agent promoted.
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