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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1906
Page
7
A Chinese government delegate, Dr Har rod Chava, tours the United States selecting University of Chicago graduates to teach at a new coeducational college in Pekin. He has picked two from Wesley and aims to recruit 20 or 30 more, planning to choose the rest from the West.
A scrambled report notes a transit project in Denver with a 300000 price tag referenced for May 1. Details are unclear due to OCR corruption, but the item centers on a municipal transit proposal and its projected cost.
Residents of Dillicome city Beach and South Beattie favor annexation and present a petition with hundreds of signatures urging a May 17 election to decide the move. The plan would create Beattie as a separate ward with Brighten Beach slated for May 1 voting.
The Columbia Knights, a new fraternal order with four charter members, organizes in Columbia with social, sickness and burial benefits and a fire drill pledge. John Ray of Brighton Beach presides, R J Rhodes is athletic instructor and president, Oscar McCurley chaplain, F P W Baker sergeant at arms, Cheries Kaweeon guard. A. Seldomridge is appointed fire hazard inspector in Hillman City to warn about inflammable storage and unsafe chimneys amid rising risk.
A collection of quotes from letters and notices outlining traits for the ideal woman. Contributors emphasize modesty confidence self reliance sweetness domestic skill loyalty and a healthy appearance. The responses stress home focus kindness honesty and responsibility across different regional voices.
A court hearing on an election contest involving Beach May and Brighton residents was postponed. The case, heard by the Superior Court authorities, involved defendants John and Matthew Dow and others, with proceedings referencing addresses on First Avenue near Pike and Madison.
A fragmented report notes the Armory case is in superior court and immediately sent to Olympia. The county rises to determine readiness for construction of brittle facilities.
A protest gathering organized by Beate and Moy plans to address actions of Pettibune during a public meeting at the opera house. Organizers aim to press for reform and public accountability in the handling of the testmarreeting project.
Fragmentary text references Joe Steamer Banta Ma and Co and an export or money signal related to Beattie IT in Boston. The readable part suggests a commercial or financial notice with entities and a location, but specifics are obscured.
Steraon D B Robinson and L Gray organize The Washington Marine Co with Beattie HQ and 294, om capital to build a modern steam schooner. Cargo capacity 700000 feet of lumber or 1000 tons dead weight. After completion another vessel planned with L H Gray & Co as managing agents.
A quake prank hits St. Domonic's Church on Bush Street in San Francisco. The church tower is practically demolished and the dome remains suspended by slender supports, leaving the structure in a fragile condition.
An OCR fragment notes treatments at the Kirkenvillie Institute of Health. It mentions offices at 114 West Building and promises reliable relief from rheumatism. The text is fragmented and lacks final details.
Health official named for Willian to address a failing bow drain through the business district. The drain condition is reported very bad and likely to cause an epidemic unless rebuilt promptly.
Estimates were submitted to the board of public works by the engineering department for several projects including water mains at $20,900 and $6,730, concrete sidewalks at $17,600, grading and regrading at $60,000, sewer at $700, paving with asphalt at $11,900 and $18,600, and street grading at $51?. The concrete sidewalks contract for the Louisa area was awarded to McAdams Connor for $90,775 from five bidders. Bids for Jefferson grading were rejected and the work will be readvertised.
The council considered appointing Captain Russell as port warden to succeed Captain Jensen. The harbors and wharves committee will decide, the same panel that reported unfavorably on Captain Spanuling and is expected to do similarly on Haasell.
A board awarded contracts for new fire engines. Details include bidders, project scope, and funding mechanisms. The action signals municipal updates to firefighting capacity and fleet modernization.
The board of public works approved purchases for the fire department including a new engine, a combination engine and hose cart, and a 6 foot aerial ladder track. The Abrams Fire Engine Co. will supply the engine for 4469 dollars and the combination unit for 91200. The American LaFrance Fire Engine Co. will supply the ladder for 8230 dollars.
Dean Priest of the university rhetoric department announced that at least 26 high schools statewide will send representatives to the interscholastic declamatory contest to be held at the university May 18 and 19. Last year eight schools entered with Can the Attic High School winning and Beattie High School second.
Peters, a vaennbanie toempaba ber, escorted his girlfriend Joen Pielder home after a mob lynched Begroce and Barns lay dead with a pistol in hand. Peters then surrendered his revolver at the police station, believing he had killed a black man. The coroner's jury exonerated him, praising his courage amid a charged racial atmosphere in Springfield.
Gray & Co announce the steamer Corwin, overhauled from stem to stern, will be finished by contractors tomorrow and turned over to owners and agents. Repairs cost about 15000 dollars. The Corwin sails Monday to Pier 6 for cargo to Nome with 158 tons booked and 100 passengers expected. Captain B L West leads the voyage aiming for Nome by May 26 and H Mott is appointed carrier partner. The vessel will be open for inspection to shippers and passengers Tuesday at Pier 6.
Clerks in the Seattle delivery department handle scarce mail due to daily San Francisco correspondence and visitors collecting outfits for northward travel. The agency offers free consultations to determine if cases are incurable, citing Kirkeville Institute of Osteopathy in Washington.
New World Smelting Company engages Mc F Byllaasen and engineers with carpenters and bricklayers to build a smelter and power plant. Foundations are prepared under Montana manager for operation by early August, stock books close May 7 as it becomes a closed corporation with nearly one million shares. Dr G te Tanzer outlines a disciplined plan to ensure success and rapid development of a major smelting enterprise.
The three story Bee and Cherry building once home to Jack Harberts restaurant and parlors may be converted into a modern office building. Harberts weighs the change amid his long running lease while central location could boost office rents. He intends to keep the Siret floor saloon and second floor restaurant.
Capt. P. B. Webster of the 20th Infantry attempted to stab himself in the throat with a bayonet at the Presidio. He is in dangerous condition in the Presidio hospital. The motive remains unknown.
Tomorrow at 3 p.m. the Bremerton navy yard team and the Ballard baseball team will open the Puget Sound league season at the new ball park on Sixth Ave and Broadway. Batteries Weedworth and McMann for Ballard and Gordon and Bleiner for the navy yard. Ballard ladies plan a whist party at the Bike hall to raise funds for uniforms.
Captain Hodgekin of the coast and geodetic surgery steamer Patterson collided with a dolphin on the pier this morning. The Patterson sustained a glancing starboard impact and minor damage and will be repaired within the next week.
John Clank, a member of the Bellingham city council elected in the last city election, will address residents at the Bocailet Temple Sunday evening at o'clock.
The Ferguson Dixie Jubilee will perform a singing event at North Baptist Church Sunday evening. The program features local gospel entertainers and starts at dusk with a brief hymn display and guest soloist.
The city finance committee, in a May expense review, cut a $400 civil service travel allowance for Secretary A H Grout to Washington and scrapped funds for a new fire department bugsy. They ordered the comptroller to pause bid ads for bond issues pending corporation counsel’s legality opinion. Park board cites authorities as they withhold counsel opinion pending citations supporting bond authorization and regular proceedings.
Typhoid cases at the Presidio hospital increased to 30 from eight the day before. Officials say the governor will extend legal holidays through June 1 and the legislature will meet to pass measures addressing the situation. The burned district covers about 450 blocks.
A dress hat described in pale oyster white features a low hallmarked crown of horse hair. The mohair fringe rim and delicate rose lavender trimmings frame a crown with a two toned Prince of Wales feather cluster. A small two toned rose bouquet anchors the piece.
Chicago May 5 An application for a receiver for Traders Insurance was filed in court after the San Francisco fire. The firm faced about 4 million dollars in losses with 160 million in risks and only 500 thousand in assets.
London May 5 in the final round open to all comers Jay Gould of America defeated Hill in a hard fought match Gould advances to the finals where a victory earns a shot at Eunice Miles for the world championship
In Scranton Pennsylvania the Street Car Men's union accepts a 2 cent per hour raise with a 10 year clause prohibiting strikes. The contract allows wage reviews every three years with grievances arbitrated as a last resort, outlining a formal dispute resolution path.
An old advertisement-like fragment mentions Kingsbury $8 Hats famed for style. It references W. B. Hutchison and mentions streets Union at. The text evokes a bustling retail scene with emphasis on fashion and affordability.
The W B Hutchison Co corner Second and Union has decided to send 1500 dollars to Banta Roa. The brief note indicates a charitable or corporate donation arranged by local store committees.
Special rates are now in effect at the Kirksville Infirmary of Osteopathy located in the 114 Washington building. The new pricing applies to examinations and treatment services offered by staff physicians and visiting specialists.
Paris May 5 Police warn Russian Grand Duke Vladimir Alexia visiting there that authorities cannot guarantee his safety as anarchists plot to assassinate him. The duke prepares to depart immediately.
In a case filed against Kirka Ville Institute of Osteopathy at 114 Washington Building One, the dispute centers on whether chronic constipation directly caused Appendicitia and related medical conclusions.
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