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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1906
Page
4
A Japanese worker Moriyama is accused of swindling fellow employees at Kerry Mill, taking $175 on their paydays then vanishing. Prosecutors are seeking his arrest as police search continues.
James P. McQuaide, a Pittsburgh steel trust magnate and a National Powder vice president, seeks alimony as his wife Mia files separation papers in New York. He denies abuse, accuses in-laws, notes a $65 000 Nyack real estate sale and a $549 monthly trust, with trial to follow.
Citizens from South Seattle Georgetown Bath Park and River Park form a committee to press Seattle Electric Co for a minute car service. The current 16 minute intervals strain peak traffic with double cars needed only part of the day. The Georgetown Booth Be at News editor urges direct action on President Worth and at his doorstep until demands are met.
A provocative call for men of integrity in the offices of the district attorney and prosecutors. It argues that graft and corruption hinder justice, urges use of statutory authority against trusts and railroads, and warns that corporate encroachment thrives when law enforcement stalls.
Rostow introduces a free course to salesmanship in public schools arguing training shapes national welfare. Practitioners doubt the scheme, noting sales skills come from experience, yet emphasize the need for specialized instruction alongside natural aptitude.
After thirteen years a drifting woman known as Crazy Strange learns at Benton almshouse that her husband and daughter believed her dead. A forgotten Reindeer disaster ties past to present as the family discovers Margaret and Cora at the grave. The tale ends with Margaret and the husband dying, reunited in sorrow.
The Bartell Drug Co. offers very low prices at its two stores 610 and 606 Second Ave requiring large sales to gain any profit. Buyers recognize the exceptional value and purchase in large amounts.
The note outlines a list item referencing Motus Life Building and an associated engineer or bidder. It reads as a fragmentary句 stream likely from an industry notice or business brief. No further context or actions are provided in readable text.
A man named Matt Luts caused a disturbance yesterday afternoon by stepping onto a street car track near Jackson Street to halt cars. He forced motormen to stop, defied service, and was arrested and taken to headquarters by Patrolmen Dolphin and Mullen.
A Japanese man, unnamed by police, was severely beaten early yesterday after entering the wrong house. Sergeant Mike Powers found him on 11th Ave near James St with facial injuries and the victim said he was mistaken for a burglar and assaulted as a consequence.
The civil service commission nears completion of the annual promotion tests and begins spring exams for admission to the city classified service. Over 200 applications have been filed and more are expected as the exam date firming proceeds.
A fragmentary verse style text references Josh and a New York man claiming the rim discovered America. It includes disjointed lines about paths, wishes, and a chirography chair in a college, with uncertain meaning and scattered names.
A humorous collection of quotes and snippets describing failed attempts to move a hog through a fence, remarks on patience, and chatter about Charles Schwab moving to Nevada to run for the U.S. Senate. Other items reference gas costs, a joke about English vs American speech, and a light exchange about a married couple sending letters.
An English tourist overhears blunt gossip about Willie and Mrs Chumpney. The talk mocks deafness and cleverness while recounting tales of Willie’s supposed lack of brightness. The scene reveals noisy, opinionated exchanges in a rural setting.
Claus Spreckels announced that within ten days articles of incorporation for a citywide general conduit street railway will be filed. He and other capitalists stand ready to fund a first class system with city option to acquire in ten years. Spreckels opposes the overhead trolley proposed by the old company.
Assured invitation to enjoy California’s climate, fruit, flowers and sunshine. Describes a thousand wonders along the Southern Pacific Beente Shasta Route and Coast Line with tickets and descriptive literature available at Union Ticket Office 408 First Ave. EE Elite General 7.
Washington March 24 W B Hoggatt Alaska governor arrives to oversee the plan to move the capital from Sitka to Juneau. He will stay about a week to coordinate the transfer and related arrangements.
The city mayor plans to enforce a one block radius prohibition around the union depot affecting two nearby saloons. Stud Welter on Becond av and Jackson and Sam Jacobs on Main and Fourth face potential license declines as side entrances fall within the blocked zone. The council granted Jacobs renewal, awaiting mayoral action early next week.
Water rent due in March for January February March April and May becomes delinquent if unpaid by March 11. District covers all areas north of Galer Street and meters are due from the first to the twentieth of the month with delinquency incurred on the twentieth.
Tuesday at Bartell's big drug stores 566 and 610 Second Avenues features reduced prices on grocery and chemical items including sulfur and tartar tablets five to four boxes, listerine at low cost, chloride of lime, witch hazel, and vaseline. Several items offered in bulk or bottle quantities at bargain prices.
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