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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1905

Page

6

Ten Acre Meadowdale Tracts Near Interurban

Real estate notices for Meadowdale area near the Seattle Tacoma Interurban describe several ten acre tracts with level land and good soil. Agents Millman George Wheeler Robert Malthy advertise near Fletcher's Bay and near interurban lines with easy terms and down payments. Listings emphasize proximity to Mead it o and access to towns, depots, and stores.

Renee Meadowdale Seattle-Everett George Wheeeler Cleares Acre Adams Tome Colman Hide

Outwitted Metcalf at Port Angles Railroad Meeting

J B Metcalfe of Seattle arrived with a proxy from British American Finance Co claiming 75 percent stock to oust the old Port Angeles Eastern railroad board. A Jan 7 vote had increased capital stock to 6 million dollars and local holders had subscribed enough to control the line, leaving the old trustees reelected.

Port Angeles J. B. Metcalfe Seattle Port Angeles Eastern Railroad

Chinese Circular Aims to Test Exclusion Act by Suit

In Washington on May 6, it was reported no Chinese minister Sir Cheng aw Liang Cheng has sent a circular to Chinese nationwide seeking evidence of cases of exclusion and deportation since the act expired in 1904. The Chinese letter seeks to mount a suit to test the act’s validity.

Washington, D. C Cheng Aw Liang Cheng United States

Land withdrawn from entry in Yakima and Great Falls districts

The secretary of the interior has withdrawn about 400 000 acres in the North Yakima district and a like amount in the Great Falls district from entry. The North Yakima land is tied to the Kittitas irrigation project while Milk River irrigation project affects the Great Falls area.

Washington, D. C North Yakima, Wash Secretary of the Interior Great Falls Montana Milk River North Yakima Kittitas

Collision damages schooner in San Francisco harbor

The steamer Meteor owned by Globe Navigation of Seattle collided with the schooner A. B. Johnson in San Francisco harbor on Thursday night. The schooner sustained considerable damage while the Meteor remained largely uninjured.

San Francisco Globe Navigation Company Seattle A. B. Johnson

Brandegee Chosen Succeeder to Piatt in Caucus

In Hartford on May 5 Republican caucus selected Congressman F B Brandegee of New London as the successor to Senator C H Piatt on the 37th ballot. Brandegee, Yale graduate born in New London, has twice served in Congress.

Hartford Conn F. B. Brandegee New London C. H. Piatt Brandegee Yale College Congress

Court notes from Issaquah Ship and Seattle cases

Friday court actions include a $5500 personal injury judgment against Issaquah Ship Company with likely final payoff near $6000. A. C. Thompson won $1 in a $1000 claim against Sunset Telephone for home intrusion. Mrs. Martha Creamer and four children awarded $13,500 against Moran Bros. Carrie Lian sues for $1000 against Mrs. Frederick Vollmer for alleged assault. Mrs. John Leach seeks damages from Seattle Electric after spinal injury in a Madison street accident.

Robert Thompson Issaquah Ship Company Gilliam Fendant A. C. Thompson Sunset Telephone Company Coats Mra Martha Agatha Creamer Moran Bros. Company Carrie Lian Frederick Vollmer

Nan Patterson Jury Hints At Acquittal Incher

Nan Patterson’s status improves after a long cell stay as the Nan Patterson jury reportedly stands eight to four for acquittal. The district attorney’s office shows no action on bail or murder indictment while indictments against J Morgan Smith and his wife are quashed. The judge criticizes the grand jury for insufficient conspiracy evidence and allows resubmission to the grand jury.

New York Nan Patterson Altough Caesar Young Levy J. Morgan Smith Foster

Campaign for municipal ownership of Seattle streetcar lines opens

Judge John B. Humphries opened a campaign advocating municipal ownership of Seattle streetcar lines. He urged both women and men to push for public control, citing state law to condemn or regulate utilities and criticizing Seattle Electric for influence over city governance. He argued annexation prospects and compared earnings and fares with other cities, calling for action before next legislative session. The piece also notes market and grocery listings, and a stock report from Chicago and New York.

John B. Humphries Renton Hill Club Chicago San Franciera Seattle Electric Company Legisature Olympia Mumphries Seattle Whic Company Boston Toronto Street Railway Ottawa Glasgow

Record Year Expected as Puget Sound Exports Surge

Washington May 5 All records for outbound shipments from Puget Sound are expected to fall in the fiscal year ending June 30. Nine months total reach 26,495,025 dollars, up over eight million from 1904. Shipments to China and Japan show strong gains.

Ar Bert News Aewn Washington, D.C Puget Sound Department China Japan

Hyde estate trusteeship dispute and Seattle events

The Hyde heirs sent a communication to Equitable Insurance's President Alexander declining to accept the resignation of the Hyde estate trustee and continuing the suit for an accounting. Seattle theater says Ferris company will stage two farewell performances of Thelma next Sunday. June 24 is Seattle day at the Lewis and Clark exposition, per the ex position manager.

Bagley Seri News Asia New York James H. Hyde W. H. Hyde Alexander Equitable Insurance Company Hyde Seattle Theater Management Ferris Company Marie Corelli Seattle Ballinger

Protest filed at reclamation HQ over Pa louse irrigation

Senator Ankeny and Representative Jones protested the abandonment of the Pa louse irrigation project at the reclamation service headquarters. They claim flooding will value land at least 400 dollars per acre and project costs will not exceed 35 dollars per acre.

Reclamation Service Palouse Ankeny Jones

Markets Report Lacks Clarity in Friday Morning Gleanings

Unclear market note notes Western Scene on Friday morning with mention of offerings and anxious dealers. Fragmentary text limits specifics on prices, items, or entities.

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