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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1906
Page
7
The USS Sherman arrives at Arlington dock with 2,900 tons of flour merchandise and hay. Major Wood oversees dispatch while the ship loads passengers and cargo for the Philippines. The Dixie and other transports follow with forage stock and supplies in the coming weeks.
A collage of reader letters describes ideal women by hair, height, and figure, then shifts to praised traits. Contributors from Seattle share preferences from brunettes to blondes and insist on qualities like generosity, grace, and ladylike conduct, with one specifying birth dates and celestial signs.
The article reports a temporary cement shortage in Wasp and surrounding dealers, with prices unchanged and plenty on order from eastern shipments. Factories blame busy schedules and pending steamers, predicting relief within five to seven days as arrivals and rail shipments replenish stock.
A Huntington founded project brings an Alaska Indian village to Los Angeles aboard the steamer Alki. Chief Shonmi Hat of Ketchikan led a caravan of totem poles houses canoes and domestic gear, with plans to set up a native settlement in the Huntington venture.
Mr Huntington plans to bring 80 Alaskan Natives to the South for occupancy of a thin miniature Indian Village. He aims to gather natives from every tribe and display them in native habits and pursuits. Apache previously gathered representatives of all American tribes, with Alaskan natives last to be obtained.
Transcontinental Mines of Seattle push agents to secure second class tickets to New England through Canadian Pacific adjustments. CP cut from 64 to 48 dollars. GN NP Co R N and CNW matched. Rates affect Seattle to eastern routes via St Paul Chicago Montreal, not direct lines from St Paul and Chicago east. Rates not a full war, Eastern brokers led the initial cut from St Paul.
Inspector Fisher finds a mixed cargo of stowaways aboard the transport Sherman with ten to be met. Nine Americans and one each of Russians and a Japanese refuse landing due to disease concerns. The Americans may land while Russians and the Japanese face deportation decisions.
The California relief committee will not buy further supplies for the stricken district without explicit orders from the San Francisco relief committee. Seattle contributed about 141000, with 88000 in vouchers filed, 12000 sent to San Francisco, 28000 by express, 530 for packing, 1200 for refugee housing costs, leaving 56000 for remaining relief. The committee will seek instructions on how to proceed with the balance.
The dog catcher Henry Gregg starts his summer routine for licensed canines. He urges owners to license dogs at city hall to avoid future trouble. Also note a three year wage agreement takes effect for brewery workers with unionized positions replacing non union roles.
The Slate Creek Gold Mining Company reports placer gold extraction on its property in Eastern Whatcom county. Company officials expect dividends from the operation. A gold exhibit and stock for sale are offered at 422 Renton block. Frank Whestling serves as secretary.
The Board of Public Works awarded three street and water contracts totaling about 160000. Moirat & Cheets won the large Hastinkear district sewer line project at 105611 with city share 17006. Nell & Price secured the Thackary Place water main bid at 24989.40. Barber Raphalt Co. received the Prospect 1 water main and concrete sidewalk contract at 24932.60.
Portland youth T. W. Kerrigan tied for third in the running high jump representing America. Leavitt of Williams College won the 110 meter hurdle. Pilgrim claimed the 690 meter footrace and Lightbody won the 1509 meter event.
A city socialist gathering is announced for tonight to protest capitalism on international labor day. The event highlights a split within the party with expelled factions and a dispute over municipal pledge ownership.
Burglars raided the premises of H. Seabkeg on Youler Way during the early hours today. Investigation found no items missing at this time. No suspects are named. Authorities urge anyone with information to contact police.
A company organizes work to claim properties along the Susitna region in Central Alaska. John K. Hallaine of the Alaska Central Railroad provided the information on the project. The capital is set at $2,500,000 and active work is to begin this season.
Cuban police clash with American sailors in Havana after a ship ashore incident. Shots fired as officers and citizens intervene. several injuries reported among sailors and locals. Conflicting accounts hinder details.
At Buffalo 6000 Longshoremen began a strike at night as the first step in a broader walkout threatening Great Lakes traffic. Deck hands and sailors at other ports are expected to quit by tomorrow.
The steamer Corwin undergoes repairs at King Dock and should finish May 6 then sail to Pier 6. She will depart for Nome on May 10 with full freight and passenger capacity. Freight rates show no less than $40 per ton, signaling a shortage of some commodity at Nome.
Sam Merchant of Portland reported to Seattle police that he lost $1,200 in a bunko racket after meeting two strangers in a saloon who advised a sure thing on a horse race. He received a counterfeit check and a telegram tip while the duo disappeared with the money. Police were scouring the city for the con artists with no arrests by nightfall.
Thieves stole the 300 pound cornerstone of the North Pasadena Methodist Church last night. The heavy rock was carried away in a wagon along with valuables valued at about 1.00. The incident occurred in Pasadena on May 1.
New York grand jury, after insurance officials linked to political contributions, will delay a possible investigation. District Attorney Jerome indicates he seeks Supreme Court opinion on whether such contributions constitute larceny before proceeding.
Southeast Seattle residents anxious about city council plans on annexation to Seattle. They want to know if annexed areas would join the First ward or form a separate ward, a separation they prefer. They petitioned the city council last night for a declaration of its intentions in the matter.
About 200 hotel men from the United States and Canada will arrive June 27 for a convention circuit. The Hotel Men's Mutual Benefit association meets in Portland June 25 and 26, and the Seattle Chamber of Commerce invites delegates to accept the freedom of the city on their way home. They travel by special train, and Seattle hotel men plan a memorable visit.
Jafet Lindeberg, the Nome mining man, arrived from San Francisco and states the Pioneer Mining company will build the Nome river ditch this year. He cites a high point 220 feet above the ara level at the lowest end and a capacity of 4000 inches. Based on Nome advices, he estimates the output this season at 4,000,900 dollars.
The May term of the federal court opens in the afternoon with cases assigned for trial. Trial jurors will attend and report after noon. May 4.
Summer homes along the sound are being bought rapidly by city businessmen and newcomers. Several well developed properties of the class have been sold across the sound during the past month by the Pacific Investment Company of the Walker Building.
The Melody Choir's home at Twelfth and Madison will not be burned by the health department. The choir has moved and the house has been sealed.
J. Peauhein and W. R. Blair were examined in the superior court on a charge of insanity and committed to the insane asylum.
Miss Jennie Courtney, 15, daughter of Mrs. Ed Courtney, narrowly escaped death when she inhaled chloroform liniment early today in her Manhattan apartments. A bottle found under her nose left her unconscious until Dr. Grant Calhoun and Dr. Minnie Allison restored her. The substance was bought in Everett to ease rheumatic pain and the incident was ruled accidental.
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