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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1906
Page
5
An official report notes a March incident where a railway employee, identified as C. L Price Rida, faced reprimand amid concerns over passenger treatment and safety. The event raises questions about railway conduct and oversight.
The City steamer, first trip of the season to Penewey ports, departs with a full load of passengers though the popular Camerae is out of commission for five days. Capt. W. O'Brien plans to head north. Beattie real estate interests and A Mitchell bank figure in the crowd alongside Paul Johnston and J M Bimer of White Pass & Yukon and River Mining & Dregs.
Officials at WWOGE report ongoing deliberations in a local beef case with no final ruling yet. Court documents indicate continued hearings this week as stakeholders seek a resolution.
Special Correspondence from Lexington Kentucky reports Capt Maney Lawton of Pewee Valley receives an appointment to the United States Military Academy at West Point from President Roosevelt. The 11 year old son of Maj Gen Henry M Lawton rose from Philippine battles to serve as a volunteer aide on his father’s staff with the rank of captain and later joined Kentucky state guard artillery.
Cook & Co may charter another freight carrier for the Nome run this summer to work with the Tampico and Meteor. Mr. Roberts said shipments are being negotiated and both ships’ capacity tested. Sailing is set for the second week of June with St Michael expected to join northbound.
The residence of Mrs Nicholson at 1409 York Avenue was broken into on Thursday afternoon. Thieves ransacked the home but obtained only about $3 found in a pocketbook. Other brief items note local school maintenance talks, port marching plans after April, a Seattle Ohio society banquet, a suspected robbery that proved a hoax, a police incident at a saloon, cable work upgrades planned for May, and inspections of cadets at the high school.
A wire from Port Townsend notes a strong west wind and three ships storm bound: the Preane, Pred B. Sander from Tacoma and Forest Home from Seattle. Holden dock extension at Virginia street will add 140 feet at a cost of 10000 dollars. Besostria, Kosmos liner, arrived at Pier 4 for South American service. Nelson and Not wood plan Manila routes tonight amid Alaska freight moves by Marge Chinook and Santa Clara loading. Dirigote at Skagway mentioned. additional arrivals for Westward service noted for today.
The Humboldt plans a thin afternoon departure for Be atthe with the steamer Ovation arriving from the west tomorrow. fleet changes include replacements on the Hound route and the Port Ownmead run. Vidalgo Dredger and La Conner merge into one company led by Capt B A Swift and George HH hes. Burnside will not trek north until May for repairs.
Part of the city under water after a severe storm in March. Rainfall over hours reached 2.42 inches. Levees failed and thousands of acres of low land flooded. Damage to peach and cherry crops seen as irreparable with no apricot, peach, or cherry harvest in the lower valley this year.
Dr Douglas Slyde, president of the Gaelic League of Ireland, arrived in the city and a banquet was given in his honor by John H McGraw and others. Mr McGraw served as toastmaster. An automobile tour of the city is planned this afternoon with arrangements for a program tomorrow at 3 o clock.
James Hrostin aged 77 a prominent hotel man in the country died this morning in New York city authorities said Hrostin was recognized for his long service in the hotel industry and leadership within the trade association His passing removes a veteran figure from the hospitality sector
Full program arranged for a Madison church concert with contralto Mrs Emma Moffatt and violinist Sydney Brown under composer Gerard Tanning. The benefit recital at Felst M. EB church Third Ave and Marion includes arias and pieces such as Song of the Troubadour Flegie Tarantella Nocturne A Song of Spring and Far Far Away with violin obligato plus a Welcome encore.
Stobert Reid, a longtime Wrangel merchant, arrived from Montreal and plans to rebuild his general store, warehouse, and burned wharf section. He spent two months at his old home while the disaster overwhelmed him. Reid has 25 years in business in Wrangel and holds tied interests in the region.
Prince Arthur of Connaught arrived in Victoria last night and departed by steamer Princess Victoria at daybreak. He fished Cowichan Lake yesterday, catching a dozen trout.
W. B. Hutchinson Co. unveils spring hats at 3 dollars with De Luxe styling. The new edition emphasizes fine quality, beauty, and grace, highlighting the Cor. 24 and Union location for sales.
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