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02 May 1906
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Seattle Star in Seattle, Washington
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1906
Page
1
San Francisco Aftermath and Recovery Efforts Amid Earthquake
Report from San Francisco on postquake plans, aid offers, and rebuilding. Authorities discuss resettlement of Chinese residents, labor needs, and financing schemes including a New York syndicate and foreign aid. Government and civic leaders weigh state relief and legislative action as supplies arrive.
Pacific Coast Steamship Introduces 45 Dollar Roundtrip Fare
The Pacific Coast Steamship Co. announces a roundtrip rate of 45 dollars including berths meals and three days in San Francisco starting with the Umatilla sailing tomorrow and continuing until further notice. Return must be on the same steamer with no stopovers. This aims to ease Bay Area hotel congestion affecting Seattle travelers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific Coast Steamship Company
San Francisco
Umatilla
Seattle
Bay City
Oakland
Steamship Company
Restraining Order Over Dirt Dumping Dispute
Frank Crawford obtains a restraining order against neighbor John Montgomery to stop dumping dirt and gravel onto Crawford’s lot located near Jefferson Street and 25th Avenue. The case involves property line tensions and nuisance concerns between residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Crawford
John Montgomery
Jefferson St
25Th Av
Penny Postage Proposal Rejected by International Union
Rome May 2 The international postal union conference rejected the proposal to establish a universal penny postage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
International Postal Union Conference Today
First Puget Sound Sturgeon Captured in Historic Catch
Fishermen at the mouth of the Tmuwatmiah river landed Puget Sound’s first sturgeon. The 495 pound fish fought fiercely, towed the net to a sandbar, and a hand to hand struggle ended with a knife strike. The sturgeon was inspected by waterfront crowds at Olympia Oyster Company. Prices were about 16 cents per pound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puget Sound
Tmuwatmiah
Mearthe Andle
Olympia Oyster Company
Marton
Parking strip ownership sparks injury claim at Sixth and Marion
Mrs Theresa Verrau sues after tripping over a detached wire on a city owned parking strip in front of La Vita Fate. Her attorney warns the property owner may be sued if decision against her. City rules require permission from the street department to alter strips and to hold the city blameless for injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Theresa Verrau
Disorder Eases as Troops Parade in Mount Carmel
May 2 in Mount Carmel Pennsylvania reports say no further disorder among strikers. Troops paraded the streets while most residents not involved remained quiet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Carmel
Hunset Telephone moves long distance HQ to 1510 Second
The Hunset Telephone and Telegraph Company plans to relocate its long distance headquarters from the Kinney block on Columbia between Fleet and Second Avenues to 1510 Second Avenue next Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunset Telephone & Telegraph Company
Kinney Block
Columbia At
Fieet
Second Ave
Seconday
Tolstoy’s Star Serial to Premiere in The Star
The Star reports securing exclusive rights to a new Tolstoy serial titled This story has never been published. Written last winter, the tale has sparked wide demand in Europe and America. First chapter appears soon in The Star.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Count Tolstoy
Star
Count Leo Tolstoy
Greal
Europe
United States
The
Star Records
Salt Water Main Proposal For City Fire Protection
The Chamber of Commerce committee on city affairs backs a salt water main to the business district to improve fire protection. It calls for a 1 inch main on Third between Stewart and Jackson and laterals to the bay on Stewart Madam and Jackson streets with a pumping station at Madison Street. The plan suggests a fireboat equipped to attach to the mains and operated by the city plant, plus a second large fireboat with full crew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce Committee On
Chamber
Maine
Thirday
Stewart
Jackson
Mad
Am and
Jackson Sts
Madison
Hansgen Holds To His Fence In Capitol Hill Property Dispute
A. Hansgen, a Seattle resident and property owner, was arrested on a warrant after refusing to move a stone fence encroaching on the city parking strip. The street department had long urged removal, and the dispute drew neighborhood interest as Hansgen agreed to appear before Police Gordon for trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Hanagen
Seattle
Hansgen
Hanegen
Belmont Av
Capitol Hill
Rea
Gordon
Roosevelt to Send Special Message on Oil Industry
President Roosevelt will on Friday transmit to Congress a report from the Secretary on the oil industry. The document will connect alleged monopolized conditions with a special message in which he will comment on the situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D.C
Roosevelt
Congress
Milwaukee Mayors Veto Deadline on Railroad Franchise
Last day looms for Mayor Moore to veto or sign the Milwaukee railroad franchise ordinance passed by the council. The mayor has delayed action for weeks and may sign or permit it to become law without his signature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moore
Milwaukee Railroad
Mine Owners Blame Saloonkeepers in Pay Dispute
New York May 2 coal operators issue a statement denying underpayment claims by miners. They quote prices showing saloons in mining regions contribute to worker poverty, arguing drink costs reduce miners' earnings and pressure wages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Platis
Ealoone
Striking Brest Arsenal Workers Return Amid Riots
In Brest Capstan arsenal, a large number of striking workers resumed work today. Troops and strikers clashed several times this morning as unrest continued.
Rioting in Marseilles and Senate Smoot vote delays
Riots erupted in Marseilles as striking printers clashed with police leaving four seriously wounded and injuries reported. In Washington the Senate committee on privileges and elections leans seven to six for Reed Smoot with debate over expulsion still unresolved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, BD
Senate Committee On Privileges and Elections
Reed Bincot
Smeot
Burrows
Depew
Dubois
Pettus
Helley
Overman
Prager
Foraker
Heveridge
Dillingham
Hopkins
Knox
Dolilver
Amost
Smoot
Lkely
Paris
Marseilles
West Seattle School Board Turmoil Ends In Fray
A stormy West Seattle school board meeting over principal Bailey ends with chaos as audience members confront directors. Chair George Cooley is aided from the room after being dragged under a table, while Mrs. F W Graham protests. The board chooses Elliott of Oklahoma as Bailey’s successor amid threats of private schooling and potential legal action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Graham
Cooley
West Seattle School Board
Sexason
George R. Cooley
L. W. Nelson
George Nichol
R. D. Bailey
Mr. Cooley
West Seatstle
Bailey
Elliott
Oklahoma
Seattle
Americans Still Winning At Athens Olympics
Athens May 2 report shows the United States leading with 34 total prizes including 12 firsts. France has 21 prizes with 30 firsts, England 16 prizes with four firsts, Greece 30 prizes with nine firsts, and Sweden 12 prizes with one first. Other nations listed include Hungary Denmark Switzerland Finland Canada Australia Belgium Norway and Bohemia with smaller counts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
America
France
England
Greece
Sweden
Maly
Avuetrin
Mungary
Denmark
Sailor Tries to Whip Officers After Arrest
William Jensen, a sailor, attempted to whip Patrolmen Decker and Anderson after they arrested his friend Ole Sanberg for being drunk and disorderly. Jensen had to be subdued by force and both men were charged with drunkenness and disorderliness. Anderson, described as the department's largest man, warned he could tear the whole department apart. C. L. McFarland, a cook, was arrested by Patrolmen Brafford and Putnam for carrying concealed weapons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Jensen
Decker
Anderson
Ole Sanberg
Jensen
C. L. McFarland
Brafford
Putnam
First Cement Delivery Prompts City Hall Street Work
After weeks of delays the first load of cement for city hall street paving arrived today. If supplies arrive promptly the project should finish in a few weeks, opening 3rd avenue from Yesteryear to Cherry street and James and Jefferson streets from 2nd to 3rd avenues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Han Kanelece
Red Cross
Board of Public Works
City Hall
Yester Way
Cherry Street
James and Jefferson Sts
Public Works Board Denies More Cement Contracts to Contractor
The board of public works refuses to grant further contracts requiring the use of cement to T. Ryan, the contractor, signaling a stoppage or policy change affecting ongoing and future work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Public Works
T. Ryan
Jilted Actor George Fairfield Ends Life in Los Angeles
Vaudeville actor George Fairfield shot himself in a lodging house in Los Angeles on May 2, dying instantly. He was despondent after being jilted by a woman, ending his life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
George Fairfield
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