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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1906
Page
5
Street sprinkling is debated as costly while the city lacks funds. Superintendent A Wal reports annual estimates of 15 000 for the program but council cannot fund it via taxes. The plan envisions a 6 000 gallon tank car with pressure and cart sprinkles for heavily traveled dirt streets.
Victoria May 2. James Dunamult, a millionaire coal mine owner, is appointed lieutenant governor of British Columbia replacing Sir Henri Joly de Lotbiniere.
Fifty sailors from the Oregon departed for eastern naval stations for enlistment reports. Mare Island blueprints reveal earthquake damage at the navy yard buildings worse than first thought. Captain Burwell and officials hosted Episcopal bishops and clergy, while the Charleston Record changes editors to A F Shepherd. B H Cherrington reports Spokane area Anti-Saloon League activity and a strong fall campaign is planned.
St Paul voters reelect Mayor Robert Smith Democrat by a 2600 majority over Republican L G Huffman. Democrats Otto Hremer and Louis 4 win re election as treasurer and comptroller. Omaha report notes Dahlman elected mayor by 2702 plurality. Democrats sweep city offices except two council seats.
At an South Seattle Improvement Club meeting Heldrike hall a resolution urged the city council to move quickly to install a fire station on two city bought lots in South Beattle. A six member committee was named to track city council actions on trading nearby streets. A three member committee will press Manager Grant of the Seattle Electric Co. if the 10 minute car service on the South Beattie line is not offered by May 10.
The Seattle Commercial Club will hold its first smoker next Monday night following the club’s business meeting. Members will gather at the usual venue for an informal social and refreshments after the session.
The market notes list wholesale prices for white river potatoes onions and tomatoes with varied quality labels. Entries include terms like fancy fair common and choice with quoted per ton and per hundredweight rates. other lines reference butter creamery products and live stock pricing.
Prices for lumber have surged by about 40 percent in the city with ordinary cottages now costing about 200 dollars more to build than two months ago. Rough lumber is up to 14 dollars per thousand, No 1 flooring at 10 dollars, and log values drive the rise. Mille costs and towing add further increases as demand soars and mills struggle to keep up.
AwaIts signature of Mayor Moore as CM&P railroad franchise gains city approval. Beattie terminal improvements will start within 10 days, with branch from Sumner to Tacoma and Snoqualmie Base work set to begin next Monday. H R Williams reports crews arriving, Marting and Far ting to review franchise details and routes.
The Latona Municipal League will hold its next meeting in May’s Ball at the corner of Sixth Ave. and Forty-second St. Friday. Prof J G Lawrence will deliver an address. The club aims to improve the Latona district as a whole.
Madame Sarah Bernhardt, famed French actress, will perform in Seattle at Leisch park pavilion for three shows after manager Murray arranged extra dates. Mail order tickets via Sherman, Clay & Co with checks or drafts. box office opens May 4. stage upgrades underway. The Winnipeg stop precedes Seattle with high official attendance anticipated.
Mayor Moore will enforce city ordinances on saloon owners for two years. Saloons that comply will stay open. violators will be shut. The license committee backs the plan and will refer disputed cases to the mayor for police review. Renewal for Germanal case contingent on compliance, Linset & Nebson approval noted. Fox & Co. bottling works removal license to be considered despite mayoral veto.
The Star notes a lineage of high class acts seen since its inception. Prominent performers and events shaped the paper’s early coverage, highlighting elite talent.
The Third Avenue theater fills this week with a picturesque Western drama featuring cavalry, Indians, and cowboys. The Aylesworth company opens at the uptown theater Sunday afternoon with To Die at Dawn as the featured title for the summer season. All principal actors are new and the plays change weekly.
The New London Ladies Tailor System chart costs five dollars but is offered to subscribers at fifty cents each. The Star announces a limited supply available at 109 Seventh Avenue between Union and University streets for those who can sew.
At a regular library board meeting the old officers were re elected. A committee from the Washington Art association and the board agreed to assist establishing the art exhibit in the new building. The board awarded shelving contracts to the Art Metal Construction Co for 1660 dollars for this class of fixtures.
The Williams Dixie Jubilee singers will perform tomorrow night in Christensen's Hall Arcade building. The concert raises funds for the A. M. E. church.
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