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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1905
Page
8
Howard H. Lewis and John P. Jacobson of Seattle petition King County Washington for right privilege and authority to use such portion of property as may be required. The notice is filed with the County Commissioners of King County for the action and determination as provided by law.
The route for a proposed electric railway in King County Washington is set from Spokane Avenue at Seattle’s western city limit along Emma Schnitz Road to California Avenue and McSorley Road to the end of McSorley Road. A public hearing before the County Commissioners is scheduled for April 1 1905 at 2 PM in the County Courthouse Seattle.
West Seattle police report the theft of three cedar logs from the beach, valued at $21, owned by H. P. Beem. Beem testified before Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Van Deveer about Arnold Bern, who allegedly towed the logs to Eagle Harbor using a handmade boom after breaking moorings. Laula Herlan witnessed the act and led to Bern’s exposure, with Beem giving Bern 24 hours to return the logs.
Strong winds at Bellingham last night tore at the harbor shore. Several smaller craft broke loose and drifted into the sound while others remained in harbor as officials assessed damage.
The Sunny South promotes sunshine, flowers, surf bathing and other pleasures for health seekers. It highlights the Scenic Shasta Route of the Southern Pacific Co with two daily trains and good accommodations for Californians. Tickets and literature available at Union Ticket Office, 608 First Ave. E. E. Ellis is General Agent.
City cannot presently regulate Bunset Telephone company rates or compel mutual exchange. Corporation Counsel Calhoun cites lack of municipal authority and legislative delegation as needed. He notes possible stockholdings and shared counsel among two firms, with competition used to keep rates in check.
The Ballard Improvement Club met Wednesday evening and elected Sidney Smith as secretary. A short session discussed northern Ballard public improvements from Ship street to the city limits. Ladies presented a surprise, offered a short program, and served light refreshments. Present were Mrs Don Meer, Mrs Grott, Mrs Paul Lerritt, Miss Grott, Mrs Figg and Miss Figg. The group adjourned to meet next Monday.
San Francisco society buzzes as Miss Alice Roosevelt may visit the city this summer. She is expected to join Secretary Taft on a Philippine tour in July, prompting plans by local women to give her an eventful reception. A separate motion by Mullen about a city extension remains uncertain and could take months.
A dated family medicine ad urges readers to ask a doctor about Ayer sarsaparilla for a poor blood condition. If the doctor approves, take it. if not, do not. The copy stresses safety and doctor endorsement.
An old newspaper ad lists discounted goods and popular sheet music titles such as Hon Marche and Intermezzo, with prices cut to 10 cents Friday. It promotes cambric and nainsook edges, pillow muslin, lace, ribbons, handkerchiefs, linings, and assorted fabric widths, all at fraction prices.
The cooperations committee on Wednesday afternoon voted to compel Seattle Electric to extend the University Streetcar line from Ravenna Park to Cal Cemetery. The action followed a long petition urging the addition as the cemetery was heavily visited by mourners.
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