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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1906
Page
7
City Superintendent Ends Patience with Street Terrace Violators
The superintendent vows to enforce a zoning ordinance requiring property owners to set back terraces from the sidewalk to allow drainage into a sunken gutter. He warns of court action if residents continue extending terraces to the walk, hindering walk cleanliness and drainage.
Ryther Home Case Faces Diphtheria Controversy
A dispute at the Ryther home centers on diphtheria claims and sanitation. Dr Lad asserts conditions are unsanitary while Mrs Ryther and several mothers contest the statements and call for inspection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ryther Home
HIS IDEAL WOMAN fee Meal Woman contest letters from Star readers
A Star readers survey in Seattle invites opinions on the ideal woman. Letters from George B. Mallister and others describe attributes ranging from kind-heartedness to religious devotion and domestic competence. Several writers discuss beauty, intellect, and moral conduct as essential traits for the ideal spouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star
Segad
Seattle
Charles Edward
Sappho at Laehi Park Draws Huge Crowds for Performance
Thousands attend a performance titled Sappho at Laehi Park, praising Madame Sarah Derrard Bernhardt for emotional power and superb voice. Report notes large crowd despite varied understanding, with many delighted by the actress's dramatic presence and manner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laehi Park
Sarah Derrard
Bernhardt
On4 Stiff Hats at FE Co's 190 and AY Styles
Fragmentary note lists new hat styles at FE Co with references to 190 and AY. Mentions stiff hats and soft materials across various patterns. No clear event date or full details available.
Steamer arrivals and naval movements report tremor on Alaskan coast
Steamer Watson arrived from San Francisco with sugar and cement consignments for Galbraith Mecon Co. and KEF. Caine. The crew, including L. BR. Johnson and Dean Johnson, left for a seven weeks cruise along the southeastern Alaskan coast. Steamer Portland arrived from the west. Alaska Coast Co. manager Pharo praised Alaskan trade prospects. US Signal Corps Capt H M W Stamford relieved Capt Charles Wallace aboard Burnside. City of Poetic damage estimated at 15060 and will be in commission in about three weeks. Queen sailed for San Francisco with 125 passengers. Umatilla to arrive tomorrow from the south. Transport Dix due between May 19 and 21. Logan’s status uncertain. Verdate at Marmmond mill then to Madlock and Co mom for coal before Central/South America cargo. Oregon at Valdes southbound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poetie
Suilt
San Francisco
Koemeos
Marmmond Mill
Madlock
Comom
Central
South America
Will Observe Law on Weekly Closing for 1906 Season
Trap owners and fishermen pledge to follow the weekly closing law during the 1906 season. Fish Commissioner Riseland reports they have given their word to observe the regulation, aiming to eliminate trouble for the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riseland
Leet
Trestments at $19 a month advertised
Washington Infantry of Osteopathy promotes a program at a monthly rate of 19 dollars. Five phones are listed for contact or inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washingtonn
Woettecen
Oil Trust Hearings Reveal Bribes and Brand Manipulation
The interstate oil hearing in Chicago featured BM Wilholt of Topeka claiming Standard Oil officials ordered him to pay for information on competitors. He alleged an espionage system with brands Water White Perfection and Teadright used to mask the same product. He confessed to bribing railroad employees and said railroads like Santa Fe offered favors to aid Standard Oil. Subpoenas were issued for nine Ohio county treasurers to testify on whether oil paid by independent firms came from Standard Oil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BM. Wilhelt
Topeka
Kan
Ile
Banta Fe
Standard
Ohio
Withott
Standard OU
Tie
Pacific Coal Steamship to restore Beattie Bay service by June
Fred Connor freight traffic manager states the Pacific Coal Steamship company plans to reestablish its former five day Beattie to San Francisco service by June 1. He arrived from the south to assess conditions and noted J Ford, vice president, was en route from San Francisco to Seattle. Connor mentioned a potential Morro Cantie purchase but could not confirm details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific Coal Steamship Company
Beattice
San Francisco
Fred Connor
Connor
Seattle
Bay City
Mr. Connor
J . Ford
Pany
Rector Thought To Be Convicted In Heresy Trial
An ecclesiastical court in Batavia New York concluded the trial of Dr Algernon A Drapeey rector of St Andrews Hochester on charges of heresy. A verdict was reached and the court document sent to Bishop Walker Buffalo for review. It is believed the court convicted unanimously but differed on punishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia
N.Y
Algernon A. Drapeey
St Andrew's Church of Hochester
Walker
Buffalo
Kaiserin Augusta Victoria Sets Sail From Hamburg
The Kaiserin Augusta Victoria, the largest steamship afloat, departed Hamburg this morning bound for New York. Belonging to the Hamburg American Line, the vessel carries a large passenger list and full freigth. At over 700 feet long with 78 foot beams it can accommodate 669 in the first cabin and 500 in the second, with a crew of 659. The ship features modern amenities including a large restaurant with an a la carte menu.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamburg
Kaisetta Augusta Victoria
New York
Hambere American Line
Elect Woman From Seattle Port Townsend
The second day of the annual state federation of women's clubs opened with officer elections. Mes W. H. Axtell of Bellingham was chosen first vice president and Mrs W. H. Marper of Beattie was named second vice president. Miss Mallett of Pullman led but declined the secretary nomination. others remain in contest. Amended ballots carried.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Townsend
State Federation of Women's Clubs
Federation
Second View
Mes W. H. Axtell
Bellingham
Mra. W. H. Marper
Beattie
Mins Mallett
Pullman
Miss
Art Exhibit At Summit School Showcases American Paintings
Prof. G. W. School of Summit school arranged an on site display of reproductions from a Hoston art store featuring well known American paintings. The exhibit opened yesterday with large crowds attending both afternoon and evening sessions. Hours were 3 to 6 PM and 7:30 to 9 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. School
Summit School
Hoston
Work 16 Resumed At Federal Building Site
Operations on the federal building were resumed this morning as contractors Miengrath and Lubamet secured sufficient cement for construction. The present supply allows the work to continue toward completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miengrath &Lubamet
Strawberry crop in danger from drought near Pendleton
Pendleton deputy county fruit inspector warns drought threatens the strawberry crop in high lands around the lake. If there is a slight rate fall in the next three days, patches nearby expect a large harvest this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pendleton
Firm IO Insolvent Denial Filed in Superior Court
H Pringle a member of the Teale Mills era Furniture company filed an affidavit in Superior Court stating the firm is prosperous. He claims assets total 144449.46 and liabilities 102229.53 denying any conspiracy to obtain Teale stock illegally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V. H. Pringle
Ite Parniture Company
Teale Mills Company
Teale
South Park appoints Henry Coates as town marshal
Mayor Reidenstein named Henry V. Coates to succeed G. W. Cotton as marshal amid a dispute with Cotton. Cotton had recently accused the mayor of attempting to make compromising salary-raise proposals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reidenstein
South Park
Henry V. Coates
G. W. Cotton
Cotton
Norway celebrates 4 rand anniversary with concert
On May 17 the Norwegiana group marks the city day of Norway’s freedom with a 4 rand celebration at Christensen's Arcade hall. Prof. Gerhard Tonning leads a musical program assisted by Mise Cornelia Appy and Karl Riedeleheimer. Performances proceed in Norwegian and English. The event ends with a dance.
Trusted Clerk Confesses to Stealing Over a Hundred Thousand
Philadelphia May 10 Edwin S Greenfield head clerk of Harrison Snyder Ben bank and brokerage firm is charged with embossling more than 100000 from his employers. He was arrested and held on 10000 bail for a further hearing tomorrow. Greenfield confessed and aids in straightening out books. He is about 36, married with two children. He rose from office boy to trusted head clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Edwin
Greenfield
Harrison, Snyder @ Ben
Thin City
Banking House
America Tl Gone Here America Tl Gone Here
Unofficial word says the steamer America of the Lighthouse Service will be moved from the Atlantic coast to serve as a supply vessel for all stations in the 12th and 13th districts in Oregon California Hawaii and Alaska. The vessel, built in Camden New Jersey, is the largest in the service at 1062 tons and 207 feet long.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Customs House
America
Hight House
Atlantic Coast
Oregon
California
Hawaiian
Alaska
Lighthouse Service
Camden
N. J
Westport
Columbia
Two Lives Lost In Lake Erie Barge Sinking
The barge Algeria sank in yesterday’s Lake Erie storm. Captain Martin Kinen and engineman George Walton were confirmed dead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Algeria
Lake Erie
Martin Kinen
George Walton
En-Gineman
Former Northwestern passenger agent reemployed by Pacific Coast Steamship
George W. Andrews, who resigned last November as Northwestern passenger agent of the Pacific Coast Steamship company, is reported to be back in its employ. About ten days ago he left Seattle for San Francisco, and rumors say he serves as general passenger agent with headquarters in Los Angeles. I. M. Weat, former holder of that post, has resigned for health reasons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Andrews
Northwestern
Pacific Coast Steamship Company
Seattle
San Francisco
Los Angeles
I. M Weat
Cor win Steamship Bids Nome Departure
Longshoremen load the Cor win steamer for Nome. The freight mainly consists of perishables as the small vessel prepares to sail tonight for Nome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corwin
L. H. Gray @ Cas
Nome
Arraignment in Federal Court on Perjury Charges
Dave Taylor Wolf and Louis Simons were arraigned in federal court this afternoon on charges of perjury. They entered demur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Taylor
Wolf
Louis Simons
Cleric Edward Clayson Faces Demurrer Over Improper Matter
Edward Clayson pleaded on general grounds and entered a demurrer alleging he sent improper matter through the walls, as the case moves in court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rera
Edward Clayson
Burglars Loot Theo Pichette Store On Madison Street
Burglars looted the fruit and candy shop of Theo Pichette at 624 Madison Street last night, taking a box of apples and several boxes of cigars and candy. Police report no injuries. autoridades investigating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theo, Pichette
Madison St
Ohio Society of Washington and Seattle Celebrates Grant Birthday
The UNIGANS will host a reception tomorrow at Christensen's Broadway hall to mark the Sith anniversary of A B Grant. About 300 attendees are expected with Gov. Albert F. Mead, Justice Grow, W H Morris, and Rev. Fletcher L Wharton as speakers. The Ohioan society, long established in the state, has over 7,000 members and promotes Ohioan interests and support for young men arriving in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christensen
Broadway Hall
Ohio Society of Washington
Seattle
A. 8. Grant
Albert F. Mead
Justice Grow
Supreme Court
W. H. Morris
Fletcher L. Wharton
First Methodist Church
Henry on the grounds in Ellensburg for railroad work
H C Henry the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railway contractor visited CleKlum yesterday to arrange supplies for starting construction in Kittitas county this month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellensburg
H. C. Henry
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
CleKlum
Kittitas County
Harmonica Concert to Aid San Francisco Refugees
Prof. A. W. Finch will present a harmonica concert at Labor Temple on Thursday evening May 17 assisted by local talent. The event aims to benefit two San Francisco refugees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Finch
Labor Temple
San Francisco
Peabody Summoned to Testify in Insurance Inquiry
New York on May 10 District Attorney Jerome President Peabody of Mutual Life Insurance is ordered to appear before the special grand jury investigating the insurance matter. He is expected to be a willing witness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jerome President
Peabody
The
Mutual Life Insurance Company
Miners Return 70 Percent Respond as Anthracite Mines Open
Seventy percent of miners responded when the anthracite mines resumed operations in Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania today. No discrimination was noticed and all old employees were rehired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkesbarre
Coal Operators Agree to Meet Miners in Formal Talks
Chicago May 10 bituminous coal operators have agreed to meet the miners in formal conference to discuss wage and work conditions. The talks are set to address advancing demands and labor relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Jersey Butter Store Goods At 608 Pike Street
Epicurians demand creamery butter for meals with fresh sweet butter on the table. Poor butter is counterfeit money no good. Try Jersey Putter at 608 Pike Street Washington creamery for quality butter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey
Pike Et
Washington
Bond Sale Advances After Legal Review Says Comptroller
Comptroller Harry Carroll told The Star that after securing legal authority by popular vote the bond ads would proceed. He noted delays due to questions but affirmed the advertisements were prepared weeks ago and will now move forward with rapid dispatch once regular voting is confirmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corporation Counselos & Nameay Bond Tanges Ve On Regu
Harry Carroll
The
Star
Calhoun
New Style Hate at KE. N. Brooke & Co.’s Seattle outlet
Advertisement notes the largest variety at KE. N. Brooke & Co.'s store in Seattle offering extensive selections. The line mentions 1331 Ind Ave as a location reference in the promotional text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Finck's Big Auction Sale At Your Own Price
Finck conducts a daily auction at 7 30 pm with items including diamonds watches jewelry silverware cut glass and clocks offered at your own price. Stalls feature a wide range and bidding starts at low figures as the sale progresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finck
Hotel Property in Demand in Wake of San Francisco Disaster
The Pacific Investment Company at 201-202 Walker Building lists several first class hotel properties as high demand investment targets. The note highlights a surge in interest for luxury hotel assets following the San Francisco event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Pacific Investment Company
Walker Building
Hold Up A Train Near Kamloops
Three well dressed robbers halted a Canadian Pacific passenger train 16 miles east of Kamloops on Tuesday night. They ordered the mail car detached and moved farther up the track, took some registered matter, bound the engineer and fireman, and exited without securing much loot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vancouver
The $3.00 Hat Store Ad
The ad promotes EB. N. Brooks & Co. at 1531 2nd Ave offering hats of styles and quality said to be unmatched. May imply a storefront sale or branding for a local haberdashery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EB. N. Brooks & Co
2Nd Ave
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