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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1904
Page
5
In one week three miles north of Seattle on the line of the new interurban road to Everett Sacre tract land is nearly sold out. Prices range from $60 to $100 an acre with terms of $50 cash and $10 a month. Hurry before it is too late.
Local business leaders urge Mayor Ballinger to enforce the smoke nuisance ordinance as the city waits for Puya llup power. The Seattle Electric company notes power from Puyallup won’t arrive until October or later, leaving Post Street and other plants emitting dense smoke. Judge George favors equity actions via injunctions in superior court if prosecutions fail, while city officials seek stronger enforcement and more efficient smoke consumers.
During a lay-off from his ship the Hap id Transit J J O Brien wore a glittering star and proclaimed himself a detective at the Dewey saloon 1% Yesler Way forcing everyone to obey the law. Bystanders reported the incident to Officer John Kelly and another officer.
An advertisement claims a natural obesity food can convert excess fat into muscle without dieting or exercise. It asserts rapid weight loss, improved breathing, and normal organ function. Testimonial from Arthur K. Wallace of Abingdon endorses dramatic weight loss and urges sending name and address for a free trial package.
Vreman of the Merchant patrol detained O Brien yesterday and the latter faces a charge of impersonating a police officer.
Glueck owner of a saloon on First Avenue South defied the city ordinance on dump boxes. He refused to remove the compliant boxes and was arrested by Patrolman Ribbach. He posted cash bail after release.
In Colfax County, Dr T D Ferguson a leading county physician was arrested on a manslaughter charge for the death of Agnes Downs a Colfax High School teacher. The charge stems from alleged drugging and instruments used during an operation for peritonitis. A dying statement naming a prominent local man as the author of her ruin was later produced by her brother after autopsy. A large collection of instruments is in the sheriff’s possession as the case draws much attention.
A meeting in the Halley building drew many local shippers and jobbers to form a Seattle branch of the North Pacific Jobbers and Manufacturers Association. Over twenty signatures were obtained, with charter member sign-ups pending consultations. Leaders explained aims to protect shipping rates and tariff levels amid upcoming conferences among Spokane shippers and northern road representatives.
The King County W T U officers have completed the county convention program to be held at Calvary Presbyterian church May M and M. Prominent temperance workers from the state will attend and take part in the exercises.
In the superior court yesterday, Walt obtained 51.96 damages from Robertson Mortgage Company after a lunacy complaint that he was insane. The firm’s members had filed the insanity claim earlier. He was examined by a lunacy commission and found sane, while the suit sought $10,000.
A. L. Miktiti reported being robbed of $10 and a .S caliber revolver last night in the restricted district. He told police his tale but did not recall where the items were taken, leaving investigators unable to recover the property.
Albert G. Rockel, a Hongkong broker, says Japan will gain the upper hand over Russia in the current conflict and that China may be drawn in, aligning with Japan on the winning side.
The American Improvement Company faces proposed city controls on its $81 gas franchise. Changes feared include city buyout rights during the franchise life, bond increase to 100000, plant capacity to 1000000 feet daily, mains from 20 to 60 miles, higher gross revenue share, and a 60 day gas supply obligation to any city homeowner upon request.
Laurange resident A P Danforth suffered a six month running sore on his leg until Buecklen's Arnica Mittre was applied. The salve is advertised as curing ulcers wounds and piles with a guaranteed result for fifty cents. Sold by G O Guy and others.
Victor Johnson a worker for the Pacific Coast company in Coal Creek coal mines was crushed between coal cars and his leg badly injured He was transported to Providence hospital where doctors hope to save the limb. A travel notice advertises reduced rail rates to the East via Northern Pacific on May 1 12 and 13 with details at City Ticket Office.
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