30 Mar 1906
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1906
Page
1
A clipped OCR note outlines a line of events involving a twin and two others. The fragment hints at a family or social scene with brief mentions, offering little concrete detail beyond the names and a sense of sequence.
Prospectus outlines an eastern backed steel plant near Seattle with initial cost around 50000,000 and 3200 acres. In years it could employ about 6000 workers, draw 2000 residents, and spur growth in Seattle and Tacoma. A Seattle manufacturers committee will discuss tomorrow at 10 to advance the project.
Police investigate brutal murder at a Japanese proprietors’ venue on Fifth Avenue in which Chiykukichi Yokoo was killed by assailants believed to be connected to a revenge plot. A suspect named Tanake allegedly threatened Yokoo, and a grand associate remained at large as officers pursue the case.
March era reports show anthracite operators in close contact with President Baer and awaiting Mitchells reply on halting work. Dealers raise coal prices as cabinet meets. Loeb says no presidential answer yet. Iowa miners and operators plan to sign 1902 agreement at a Des Moines meeting.
The report outlines plans for a steamship to haul 2000 tons of freight daily from Nome without using a dock, with a lighterage deal closed and a dock project discussed. J J Seanon is not buyer of Nome dock, though a dock could be built in 206 days after material arrives to handle large freight volumes. Seattle Real Estate Men hold banquet at the Stander with Mayor Moore Samuel HI and Judge Burke among speakers. Judge Hirke to discuss elections.
Moscow Idaho March 90 The main building of Idaho state university was destroyed by fire. A night watchman found the blaze at 2 o clock. It started in the girls rest room after last night intercollegiate debate. Loss about 300000 with 100000 insurance.
Capt Schonwendt arrived in Vladivostok amid riot scenes and reports a Russian outbreak sparked by a misread order. He estimates up to 700 people may have perished as Cossacks restored order after looting and arson across the city. He docks at Seattle later to proceed to False Bay, Alaska aboard Burg shipping interests.
Autopsy on John McMenamin, found dead in a lodging house, shows fatal brain hemorrhage from a blow rather than delirium tremens. Coroner and relatives dispute police indifference and question the robbery or fight theory. The man had recent sobriety, savings, and mixed reports on his condition before death.
Major L. H. French and associates secured the Nome wharf and the Nome Artte railroad in a San Francisco deal. The $10,000 option expired but was taken up, with final arrangements expected soon. Participants include John Rosene of Northwestern Steamship and Northwestern Commercial, Dr Caleb Whitehead, and W L Leland. The project aims to electrify lines and connect to Kugruk and northern interior points, potentially replacing steam with electric power.
In Minneapolis on March 30 an effort to connect Petro Stoja with the murder of sixBulcian individuals was reported. He was described as the leader of the band involved.
The statement asserts the dead men were members but insists they were not aligned with his political party.
Tomorrow’s tide schedule lists high and low tides at 2:19 am 7:14 am, 3:11 pm and 10:46 pm with corresponding high and low readings. Times reflect the daily calendar for maritime planning.
Hiram G Read died at his residence on Victoria Avenue at about 7 o clock from apoplexy brought on by strain after last Friday's illness. Born May 16 1896 in Cattaraugus County he studied at Marvell Law School and served as commissioner to Richland during Reconstruction. He moved to Benton in 1880 and built a substantial fortune from property investments. Funeral arrangements are pending with interment expected Saturday. his wife and two sons Marshall of California and Louis of New York are notified.
Patterson reports a new residence at the southwest corner of Prospect and East Prospect, erected by G. Holmes and financed by Parry Investment. The sale was handled by C. J. Smith with a $15,000 home on Harvard Prospect. Nearby homes include a $25,000 project by Peabody and a rebuild by Hu ry at an undetermined cost.
The article notes that clauses in vaudeville contracts bar actors from appearing at rival venues within a year after performing at Star Central Pantages and similar houses. It cites Sullivan Considine and Beattie booking agencies shaping earlier restrictions and warns that 10 cent theater specialties will not be revived at uptown venues charging from ten cents to one dollar.
The university schedules a spring vacation starting tomorrow morning with many students planning to save for homes. The return to work and classes is set for April 9, with the high school students also on vacation a week after.
Mayor Moores endorses sending the bond proposal for a city street railway to a public vote. At least eight of ten council members back full submission, while a few favor the vote or oppose municipal ownership. The measure, tied to Republican platform promises, awaits committee report and potential debate.
Kittle Hayward also known as Mrs George H Hollins ter and another defendant were discharged in Justice Gordons court. The city attorney said the case lacked proof of a continuing offense but vowed arrests will continue for bawdy houses within the restricted district.
A York town meeting backed organizing York as a fourth class city and annexation to Seattle to avoid a separate election. A committee including Co. W. Corlles and others will circulate a petition, aiming to unite Rainier Valley towns into a single ward upon joining Seattle.
Edward Corcoran former deputy sheriff discussed with Mayor Moore in a half hour private meeting. Both described the visit as a friendly call to pay respects to the new chief executive.
Dr Douglas Hyde president of the Geetic league arrives from Portland this afternoon at 4 30 PM to be met by local committee members and escorted around town. A banquet may be held in his honor and Sunday lecture on the Canine movement is set for 3 PM at the Grand Opera House with J H Methaw presiding and Mrs Emma Moffatt providing selections. Local committee members include Rt Rev K J O Dea J Ford J T Heffernan John Cannon Hon John H McGraw Judge Thomas Burke and many others.
Saginaw Mich March 30 The Pere Marquette line discontinued 21 trains statewide due to coal strike threats and lack of coal storage capacity beyond 30 days. The company seized all available coal.
On March 30 1906 total clearings reached 1 186 696 84 dollars with a balance of 690 288 11 dollars. The increase over the same date last year was 576 907 73 dollars.
The Mokelumne River along the Sacramento and San Joaquin county border broke during the night. Thousands of acres of wheat and pasture lands were flooded as the breach stretched a long quarter of a mile.
The report lists several Seattle area property deals: William F Howe buys an undivided one third of lots 1 and 2, block 21, Bell's Second addition for 16666 dollars at Second avenue and Pine street. State Senator W G Potts sells lots 3 and 4, block 42, Maynard's plat to Mortie Thome for 80000 dollars at Sixth avenue and Jackson street. L F Holmes purchases lot 3, block 48, Bell's Third addition for 12000 dollars on Seconday between Bianchard and Lenorasta. J Todd buys Lot 3 in J J Moss Donation Claim South Seattle for 22500 dollars. A C Phillips sells part of a lot at Maynard and Jackson for 18000 dollars. James R Stirrat buys two lots at Fourth Avenue and sang, including lots 5 and 6, block 28 and the west half of the vacated alley.
Shingle mill owners at the Lumbermen's club voted to halt operations during winter months as conditions require. The pact ends rival shut-down disputes and addresses car shortages and market erosion. Pacific Coast Lumber Manufacturers' association committees adopted reports, with a banquet planned at Olympus state. Training and wage trends show rising labor costs, scarce horses, and higher hauling prices beneath broader railroad and street construction shifts.
Street grading and other improvement projects are set to be more expensive than ever as demand for workers rises for railroad construction across the city, driven by a surge in labor and material costs and the peak season ahead.
In Indianapolis this afternoon the miners' convention adopted a resolution stating no strike will occur except where local mine operators refuse to sign the 1903 scale. The measure applies only to the bituminous sector.
Miss Ladybug laments her sister who died after approaching the Electrik, a tragedy noted in Bugville. The piece reflects community reactions and the dangers of the electrified area.
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