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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1906
Page
3
A Pacific freight collided with a train near Tacoma on March 29, causing a major wreck. Engineer Addie and the fireman escaped as a runaway locomotive pushed a wrecking train down a steep grade. Conductor Welland and others fled to safety. no injuries reported. Tracks cleared by midnight.
A fragmented report notes increased investment on Bein with growth along the Sound line of a projected railway and boulevard. It mentions the Beattice Everett line near Tacoma with several sites in listed locations.
Washington March 29 farmers warned by the agricultural department to beware of nitrogen fixing cultures sold by large seed firms. Buyers are advised to request Circular No 16 from the secretary of agriculture detailing frauds in the market.
The Puget Sound Electric Co. advertises a round trip city to Tacoma for $1. Passengers previously paid on trains and received return tickets from conductors. Now conductors refuse return tickets and collect 60 cents one way, with refunds refused at stations even when a receipt proves a round trip was requested. The excuse is ticket supply shortages and late arrivals.
The city saw thinning ranks as a steamer waited for Skagway and Dawson shipments were sent north by A. I. Mercer, HL. Vining, J. Stanley, George T. Coffey, H. W. Norwood, Otto Brenner, and Karen Weinheim. W. Ofterson led men from Silver How Tash Hydraulic mines near Juneau and C. J. Cartoon took forty cannery workers to the Taku harbor plant.
The Ohio society gathers at Ettel hall tomorrow night for a program of music and recitations. After the program the members will enjoy an informal entertainment with refreshments served.
Reading from scattered notes, shoppers eyed lower egg prices with prices noted as small as seven cents to a dozen in some markets. Traders described limited supplies and fluctuating demand as a factor in the pricing at various stalls.
Captain Maurice Thompson of the National Guard offers prizes to men who recruit new members. Ten recruits earns a gold watch, five recruits a hand painted tobacco pipe, and every recruit gets a bronze company button, fueling rivalry as enlistment rises.
The Pacific Cold Storage Co leased 1t cannery at Taku harbor to the Taku and Alaska Packing Co. Last year the latter operated a cannery at Chilkat MM. Auditor J Devin left on the Jefferson with laborers and supplies to enlarge the freezing plant at Taku to operate with the saltery. The firm will boost output of east and frozen fish over last year.
The senate passed a bill to appropriate 40,000 dollars to set up three life saving stations and to build a telephone line from Grays Harbor to Cape Flattery. The measure also requires white lights on navigable streams and the Great Lakes. A burglary attempt at J Baker's store on Queen Anne Ave was discovered this morning after entry was thwarted by damaged door.
A sale advertises prophylactic and sanitary toothbrushes at Bartella Drug Stores located at 606 and 610 2nd Ave SE. It lists brands including Prophylactic, Be Safe Vitalite, Clean Well, Kent’s English, with prices of 2, 20, and 30 in local coin. Other bargains are promised.
In Duluth eleven Bulgarians were arrested on suspicion of involvement in the Minneapolis murder. Musmnan Bkaloff admitted renting the house where the crimes occurred but said the victims were alive when leaving Monday afternoon. Also noted is a Lumber Manufacturers' meeting and a lumber car weighing topic to be discussed at the Lumbermen's Club tomorrow.
Laula Levy married Mine Edith Harris, daughter of Mr and Mrs Charlee Harris, in San Francisco. The city also reports school board repairs to Mercer island parental school and plans to cultivate 15 acres for fruit and vegetables for students.
Water rent due in March for January February March April and May. If not paid by March 21, becomes delinquent. District includes all city north of Galer Street. Metered water rates due from the first to the twentieth of each month and become delinquent on the twentieth.
Tonight the Seattle branch of the three cornered inter collegiate debate will discuss rail road rates with Washington backing government control and Oregon opposing. Moscow and Maho Washington teams take the opposing side while Idaho and Oregon meet in Eugene. The winning two debates will decide the overall winner. The City of Beattie sails Sunday night for southeastern Alaskan ports in its first trip in five months after repair. Steamer Nome City departs for San Francisco tomorrow carrying grain and general merchandise.
Haller Lake tracts draw interest for their scenic setting and suitability for summer homes or gardens. Located about 1% miles north of the city, they are reachable by the Seattle Everett interurban. Contact George Meacham & Co in the New York Building for information and complimentary transportation.
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