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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1906
Page
7
The piece argues for direct primary adoption by party members through mutual agreements among candidates. It proposes voters decide their own nominees, with ballots in regular primaries and separate boxes. The Star will query each candidate on acceptance of direct primary terms and report standings as tests proceed.
Four of the city jail’s most wanted inmates escaped around 2 a.m. by tearing down bars and breaking a skylight. The fugitives are W. Foral a silver polish peddler jailed 20 days on suspicion W. Livingston a thief with 63 days left W. Tracy an opium user serving 15 days and J. Dunn alias Henderson an ex convict highway robber who expected release today but fled after learning officers planned to arrest him on another charge.
May or Moore petitions the Superior Court for mandamus after hearings on a contested blanket license ordinance. Attorney Mead Emory and others dispute the mayoral veto power and a council committee holds a license risk. Ballinger and Calhoun opinions surface about validity and the licenses under consideration are likely to be defeated.
The harbor reports multiple vessels in transit with cargoes and delays. Shippings include the steamers Shenandoah and Saint Johns Bay. the San Juan arrives with the year's largest halibut haul at 236 408 pounds. The Umatilla and City of Topeka reach the coast with passengers and freight, while the Yang Texe awaits at Pier 4 with 46800 tons of freight.
The text lists high and low water times for March 3 with details: 1:46 a.m. high water, 5:7 a.m. low water, 2:24 p.m. mean high, 9:34 p.m. mean low. It appears as a maritime tide chart excerpt.
Miss Sadie Macey was struck by the speeding oo doo car at Walter and Fourth Avenue, fracturing her skull and badly injuring the right side of her body. She was dragged nearly half a block before the vehicle stopped, then taken to Dr Griener’s office and later to Hal City Hospital.
Mar 29 a man named Williams tried to cash a 147 dollar check at the Palace bar in Renton. The bartender spotted the forged signature of a Weyerhaeuser lumber co manager, returned the check, and the man fled after tearing it up. Marshal Masey ordered all gambling rooms barred from continuing until further notice.
Mrs. Oscar Williams of Twenty second Avenue and Walker died that night without medical aid. Coroner notified. death attributed to natural causes after a period of illness. Family had faced financial difficulties and had prior contact with county authorities.
March 19 notes in Methodial Episcopal church discuss Seattle annexation. Sentiment split among landowners, gardeners, poultry keepers who fear livelihood loss. Also reports Dave O Sullivan’s railway accident recovery and local civic officers elected in Brighton with plans to improve Willow and Woodland avenues and planking near the lake. County commissioner Abramen attends Hillman gathering over justice of the peace race and road work.
On the steamship Whatcom from Beattie to Bellingham a dispute over unloading freight led to a confrontation between Captain Brydeen and mate Frita at sea. Both fired at each other with pistols. the mate went ashore after wages were paid by Purser Guy on the captain's orders. Separately, contractors estimate a new house on 4th Ave Somerville & Cote will cost about $4,000 for EK L Grondahl.
Dunlap March 29. The apple district gains value with land realignment as Colone Green’s orchard and surrounding land are platted for sale. A modern residence surpassing $2,000 is noted. Rainier Beach March 09. Residents advised to direct mail to Montera, Wash as the official post office name.
Two 17 year olds J Hoyd Cook and George Stover were fined after a street quarrel with Charles a view. The youths were arrested on assault and battery charges following a downtown excursion to a scent show. The incident began over tickets and beer and ended with a beating after a dispute over waffles.
Jonehane Allen and Henry Lohse finalize plans for additions to the Beattie Brewing Malting plant at Georgetown. Lohse wins the contract at 4 percent and will begin work immediately. A factory and basement bottling works brick copper shop stables for eight horses and an auto shed are to be erected at a cost of 30000 dollars.
Attorney Fred Lysons sought a hearing in Jude Hanford's court this morning to establish citizenship for Chee Fook before his departure to China. William Pine sues C B Little in federal court over a patent on an improved door. D T Cooper reports a telescope with valuables missing. Virginia C McCarthy named administratrix of W D McCarthy estate with 19 common and 9 preferred shares valued at 35000. Two lots at Mayharday and Washington sold to W G Potts for 26201. Prosecution changes charge against IBK Reed to concealing mortgaged property after failed attempt to convict for selling mortgaged property. G R Green, 64, reported missing from Benton hotel. Judge Bond said to be near death. J W Deft buys Westlake lot for 20000. Chamber of Commerce urges congressional action for Puget Sound yard funds with wetdock protections. King County Good Roads club meets Saturday at 1:30 pm at the chamber of commerce.
Watson Allen buys Hall Paulson’s old home at Ninth Ave and Main for 81500. G. O. Guy acquires tide lands on Colorado Ave between Forest and Hanford for 9000 from Thomas H. McGrough. McGrough sells adjoining lot to J. A. Shall for 8000. HMT Williams sells a lot at Seventh Ave and Lenora to Puget Realty Co for 14000. George Lumbard buys parts of two lots at Twelfth Ave and Columbia St for 4000. J. A. Kan acquires Bell's Fifth add lots at Fourth Ave and Wall for 27000.
Pocatello investigators unearthed four of five hell fire bottles at a livery stable site, tied to Steve Adams the confessed Western Federation of Miners conspirator. Adams led detectives to a tin box given in Denver to use against nonunion miners. Governor Gooding departed for his ranch as detectives and guards transported Adams to Boise.
Warnings of southeast storms moving to the southwest and north along the coast were received this morning.
Workmen begin tearing down the old post office on Columbia Street and the Beconday corner to make way for the Chapin block. Contractor Matthew Dow must have the building ready by October 1 or pay 250 dollars weekly fine. The two story brick granite structure will house Seattle National Bank with three ground floor stores and offices above. The corner is valued at about 250000 dollars, and the Chapin block will cost around 100000 dollars, owned by Herman Chapin and partners with holdings including Rialto and Pythian buildings.
John Kreigar held in city jail on charge of kidnapping Mrs Katie Cameron and her 2 year old daughter from their Beacon Hill home last Monday night. He is to be arraigned before Justice P. V. Davis this afternoon. Kreiger refuses to discuss the charge awaiting court. James Cameron, the husband, swore to the complaint and pledges to recover his wife and child, if it takes everything within him.
A King county deed to the Maryott farm across the Dowamish river is uncovered in a quiet title suit by J B McLaughlin who bought the farm for 171000. The county’s title originated from an error dating back to the time the poor farm was acquired and likely favors McLaughlin after discovery of the mistake.
In Indianapolis Parker an Illinois operator accused President Mitchell of subservience to the Illinois Central railroad. Mitchell denied asking for free transportation and charged Parker with falsehoods while Parker claimed family use of passes. The dispute escalated but the chair ended the exchange.
A Western Washington shingle industry issue goes to the Pacific Coast Lumber Manufacturers association for action late this afternoon. A committee of shingle and combination mill owners will decide how to handle frequent closures caused by a car shortage, a hardship for mills and a matter of interest to lumbermen across the state.
Justice of the Peace Levisee is slowly recovering from an attack of dropsy suffered for several weeks. Seattle Electric company shops to be erected at Georgetown will begin about April 4.
Prince Arthur and a large party depart Victoria by special train this morning amid cheering crowds. The royal group will spend two days on the Cowichan river for fishing and related leisure.
Samuel Subitze and Lena Wilner both of Channing Pritchard with Annie Laurie Searle and Harrison Wee listed, Ballard residents Frank Salvany and Manuela Mulescatche of Georgetown. Emma Miller and Ballard resident 23 tied to 38 year old Frank Salvany.
Boat owners and lake visitors are urged to follow navigation rules this summer as Chief Customs Inspector and deputies plan a sweep next Sunday. Waters on Sundays and holidays will be crowded. night lights must be shown and day whistle signals followed to aid approaching steamers and gasoline boats.
Nome freight outlook shows healthy load in sight for first sailings of all steamers. Major lines including Northwestern Steamship, Schubach and Hamilton, and Pacific Coast Steamship operate firmly, with no tariff cuts unless freight slump occurs. Cook and Cook continue below tariff, contracting around $4 to $10, with prior lows near $12, maintaining the same pattern this year as last. Regular rate stands at $15 landed on the beach.
The first batch contracted by the local quartermaster will arrive tomorrow for artillery and cavalry use in the Philippines. Major Wood Major Connor and Veterinary Surgeon Peter will inspect the stock.
The 45-foot schooned Roosevelt was launched today near the Centennial mill. Captain Gibson, the owner, plans to take the new craft to Cape Flattery as soon as she is in shape to leave port.
One thousand yards of ribbon valued 20c to 60c per yard offered Friday only at the Enterprise dry goods store located at Eighth and Pike. The sale price is 1 a yard. Don’t miss ladies.
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