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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1906
Page
3
A Tribune critique denounces Washingtons new auto registration as a farce. The piece cites misnumbered plates causing accidents, pinpoints Milburn and Ballaine cars, and argues the law was rushed by an automobile lobby leaving authorities powerless.
Advertises Good Hats and latest styles from EB N Brooks and Co located on Avenue. The brief note highlights fashionable headwear with a confident tone, suggesting trusted quality and up-to-date designs for customers seeking refined headgear.
Et Hedding of Entiat valley reports his herd of 86 Angora goats and first Mohair shipment to the sound, with other farmers inspired to follow this year. Systemized fire fight efforts rise around Lester as fires cause damage. Machias area faces forest fire threats to school and farm houses. Beattie official HM Kulars and Bremerton’s M F McGowan elected by Red Men at Tacoma council. Phillips says Wenatchee fruit crop will be higher in value due to increased acres under cultivation. Montesano farmers import bleeded cows. Osteopathy hospital offers $10 monthly treatments at 114 Washington Bldg.
Patrolman McCoy, newly appointed, answered a late night call to 409% Brooklyn Ave on reports of an insane person at large. He shot and killed the demented cat belonging to Mrs Hall when the animal posed a danger, drawing praise from superiors.
Students at the university will shed coats and don overalls as they gather to clear the campus. Tomorrow, about 1000 volunteers are expected to work under Professor Meany with field officers directing tasks from grandstand construction to lakefront clearance and new paths.
John Manning Portland prosecutor writes to county officials on behalf of George Mitchell, arguing Creffield’s killing was justifiable. Mackintosh says he will respond but will not back Manning’s view, noting the letter’s unusual stance from a prosecutor. Manning reiterates Holy Rotters actions and Creffield’s penitentiary sentence for crimes with Starr Mitchell’s elder relative.
The fire and water committee discussed increasing fire protection and proposed a special committee of city officials. The panel includes Councilman Zhinden as chair, Councilman Crichton, Councilman Mallen, Assistant City Engineer Scott, Fire Chief Cook, and Water Superintendent Youngs.
R M Smoot, implicated in the Abraham Lincoln kidnapping plot and who sold John Surratt the boat for transporting Lincoln across the Potomac, died in Fort Smith Arkansas yesterday at age 73.
In The Hague on May 10, court circles confirm Queen Wilhelmina is expecting a baby. The rumor mill notes the forthcoming birth as a notable royal event with attention from officials and society pages.
Legal notice style fragment listing services including collecting money serving papers securing evidence buying selling timber real estate mortgages and rents. Name W A Ryerson with Boston block address and a white 186 designation.
Howell Reese aged 76 a Seattle realty magnate traveled to Leeti Kansas to live with relatives and was found dead near the Butte railroad depot. His holdings near Seattle were valued around 150 000 by realty men. A note in his pocket expressed fear of losing his mind among strangers.
Bremerton items report a May 10 social excursion with Kimble the postmaster and the Med Men club, Attorney Denning from Seattle aiding Mrs Apna Merts A court case concerns guardianship of Ritter girl Bilverdale, 16, presently under Nellethora care. Catholic church dinner to raise funds for painting. Pauline Turner plans a farewell visit to Butte Montana.
A party from Australia aboard the steamer Maheno reaches Vancouver and proceeds to Zion City at the urging of John Alexander Dowie. The advance guard joins a larger migration of Dowie followers promised free homes and arable land by Elijah in Zion City.
There will be preaching at the Green Lake Methodist church in Bwed teh tomorrow night. The notice announces a religious gathering with a local congregation and Methodist church leadership.
On the petition of the city council of Georgetown Judge H C Carson was appointed to fill the office of justice of the peace made vacant by the death of Justice Leo Leena.
Hewell Neense of Beattie aged 70 wandered from an eastbound Northern Pacific train at Warm Springs Tuesday night and was found dead near the depot the next morning. He likely died from exposure and left a note before his death.
All weights and qualities at B N Brooka and Company s 1451 and Ave ave.
Dr Herman F Titus, physician from Toledo Ohio, edits a noctariat paper. The item mentions a sale at Olympic Market offering choice pot roasts 7 cents a pound at 118 Pike Street.
A doctor plans a periodical lecture tour across the country from Missilstoot valley to Be atile, speaking in thin clty about the Meyer Haywood episode in Idaho. If no hall is secured he will address passersby on the street.
Do not throw away worn garments. Bring them to the Pantorium on Main for cleaning that restores appearance and freshness, making clothes look as good as new.
City Engineer Thomson will address the West Seattle Municipal League this evening on the engineering aspects of annexation. The meeting will be held in Madrona Hall, West Seattle.
Be attle of Brooks and Co at 1531 2nd Ave offers value priced hats. Readers are invited to visit for the best two dollar hat deals and store-wide discounts.
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