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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1905
Page
8
At University Station on March 22 the spring vacation is set to begin Friday March 24 and run through Tuesday morning April 4. Most eastern students will stay to work on studies while the labs and buildings remain open. Industrial chemistry and metallurgy students will excursion to Everett Saturday to visit the smelter and paper mills.
The Sunny South invites readers to enjoy sun and flowers, surf bathing, and health benefits. It promotes the Scenic Shasta Route by Southern Pacific Co with two daily trains and excellent accommodations to California. Tickets and literature available at Union Ticket Office, 60% First Ave. E. E. Ellis, Genl. Agent.
Ed McDonough and Peter Nelson were formally charged with assault with intent to commit robbery after a Monday night halt near Herman Oswald’s grocery. Detectives Freeman and Hubbard arrested the youths following Oswald’s alarm and identification of the suspects. Nelson, age 19, and his 16 year old companion face complaint and warrant.
Walla Walla reports a private plan to lift water from the Columbia or Umatilla rivers to irrigate over 100000 acres in Echo country. A large pumping plant would sit on the Umatilla near Keho or on the Columbia at Echo Junction with power from Northwestern Gas and Electric. Chief Engineer Storrow and surveyors survey the field as government reclamation work in Buttercreek previously stalled.
A short ad touts bicycle use, claiming you go ten times faster than walking. It promotes Spinning as the solution to save time and earn money by increasing efficiency and productivity.
Hertha Be Ocasteel, wife of John Casteel, was committed to the Steilacoom asylum after a divorce suit by Casteel. The couple, married in 1902 at Smith Center Kansas, have a 18 month old daughter. Infidelity is charged in the complaint.
Harry M. Glidden an heir to the Glidden estate and member of Spokane and Country clubs seeks a court ruling of bankruptcy. Creditors oppose his petition filed in Seattle and transferred to the Eastern Washington district with Judge Whiteon to decide. Attorneys expect to oppose discharge on grounds of alleged lack of honesty and actual bankruptcy.
O L Lee of Silverton reported in Everett that work will restart at the Imperial mine. The dump holds a large tonnage of ore valued at 14 to 18 dollars per ton, with over 200 feet of stoping ground opened. A fleet shipment is anticipated next week, followed by regular shipments. The mine sits about a third of a mile from the railroad, with a short tram to the wagon road.
Police Judge Gordon fined Mrs. H. B. Biglow twenty five dollars and costs for cruelty to an animal after witnesses testified to a March 11 incident. The dog, shown as exhibit A, was moved from the court office to the witness stand. Mrs. Biglow claimed the dog bothered her and ate her feed. the judge rejected it as a defense. Assistant Humane Officer Vaupell investigated.
The clerks union elected its officers last night. Emma Lanphere received a diamond and pearl brooch for organizing the formation. Officers include President Orin Freeman and first vice president Louie Teepe.
The City Federation of Women’s Clubs plans to enforce ordinance 565 outlawing saliva on sidewalks rails public buildings and conveyances. Police will arrest anyone evidence strong enough for a King County jury and bring them to court. Mayor Ballinger and Chief Delaney have instructed police to enforce the rule.
The tramp steamers Forrest Brook and Ras Biba departed Tacoma and Portland, with Forrest Brook heading to Tacoma to load grain and flour. Shipping men question the ships real destination amid uncertain plans and cargoes.
The school cancels the Whima dance after fraternal groups protest. Fraternities and associates are barred from on-campus privileges, prompting a planned counter dance and ongoing investigation led by Principal Geiger amid campus unrest.
In Pendleton Oregon a clever scam duped residents into signing notes for 915 each under the pretense of buying a graphophone unit for 16. The contract showed 15 each with the total 316, and language at the top claimed signing was voluntary without other representations.
The corporations committee meets Wednesday afternoon to review franchise requests from Beattie Medtric company for telephone matters and the Sh-cent gas franchise. The Moore Street car franchise likely won t be taken up as work on framing a franchise isn t complete. The gas franchise awaits final consideration and the committee may postpone final passage until City Engineer Thomson returns from a proposed Europe trip.
Edgar A. Torrance as executor lists valued estate assets in Spokane County. The inventory covers 6100 acres of Palouse country farmland, real estate in Bpokane Eagle block, Dayton and Die mond town property, plus half interests in 2600 sheep 70 horses and 90 cattle.
Spokane report states John Hyde told a feeble minded youth he wanted to excite a blaze and watch the fire department in action. The youth, about 23, had been in Spokane for years and Hyde, known to police for two years, was described as harmless.
Portland promoters circulate a petition to force the city council to submit the automatic telephone franchise to a referendum. If the council refuses, mandamus proceedings will be filed in circuit court to compel action.
D. T. Denny travels to Aberdeen to inspect James Stewart at High-4 Home. Stewart collaborates with clay partners to manufacture brick and has succeeded. Mr may consults with Stewart to guide the course. Stewart orders $8,000 of machinery.
Beattie exclusive sale featuring beautiful patterns and colorings in famous ware. Stock includes jugs salads chop plates fancy plates tobacco jars teapots and dozens of Royal Doulton styles at surprisingly low prices. End of season sale with reductions including a $2.00 fancy lamp with brass stand and a sale price of $1.19.
Advertising notes a fine assortment of shell amber white and black hair ornaments back combs side combs barrettes pins and similar items up to 25 to 35 cents. Describes assorted styles and good quality offerings in a local sales listing.
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