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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1906
Page
7
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In Oregon near Allis the Holy Rollers led by Creffield, stranded five women and faced starvation while residents feared aiding the group. George Hodges found them half clothed on the beach, gave provisions, but locals warned any help might invite a male‑roller return. The women awaited Creffield’s death, hoping for his promised Messiah.
City officials discuss revised plans for a taller building with an underground tunnel beneath. Engineers warn that improper tunneling under the structure could damage the arch and cause uneven settlement. bids are to be sought next Tuesday with a two week advertisement and about a year to complete after contract.
Garber Asphalt company begins laying sand paving blocks on Yester Way from Second to Third avenues with a force at work. the Independent company completes laying the underground conduit while delaying the second and third avenue sections.
A listing notes a parcel of 0 000 99 acres of tidewater land located five miles south of Port Ludlow. The property is described as township 2 north range 1.
The harbor and wharves committee of the city council meets in the afternoon to weigh the appointment of Captain J. W. Russell of the Inland River for harbormaster.
Revelle of the council announces a 68 night lighting plan as the committee prepares a meeting this afternoon to discuss passing a mam lane directing new street lights in the area.
The park heard this afternoon a report by Park Superintendent Thompson on the Pendleton Miller playground improvements costing 475 dollars.
On May 17 authorities committed Anna Valentine to life imprisonment for her role in the case. The court found her actions integral to the crime and imposed the sentence after deliberations.
Fourth Avenue property owners met this afternoon and endorsed the re grade plan. They agreed that the Avemde principle be utilized on the important new buildings.
In Des Moines on May 17, moderator Moffatt presided over a morning meeting of the Smembir group. The afternoon session saw five candidates for Seemer secure positions amid indications of a peaceful settlement and orderly APA operator movements.
New York May 17 refined sugar prices dropped 10 cents per hundred pounds across all grades. The move signals lower input costs for retailers and potential savings for consumers in coming weeks.
Sixteen bids were opened this afternoon by the U S quartermaster s office for building material for forts Liscaum Egbert Davis and St Michael. Bidders represented Seattle Tacoma and Portland merchants.
MW Gwanite announces the contract let for railroad material for the Valden akon line from Valdex to the interior. The project links San Francisco and Mathes with the new route, signaling progress on the railway from the West to inland destinations.
The Kitsap, under construction in Portland for the Kitsap Transportation Co, is expected to reach 20 mph once in service, challenging the Flyer which averages 18 mph. Machinery arrives tomorrow. ship to be on Puget Sound by June 1 with a projected $100,000 cost.
Eugene Breaner proprietor of the German bakery files with the civil service commission accusing Police Patrolmen GA Hergetrom and Chae W. Lockwood of searching his business without a warrant. The complaint says officers arrived to reclaim personal property of a discharged female employer and conducted a search themselves. A hearing will be ordered. the officers remain on duty.
Written tests for police appointments will be held tomorrow by the civil service commission. Twenty nine applications are scheduled though originally fifty two applicants began. Nine failed to qualify for physicals and four were rejected on physical and four on shape examination, leaving a reduced pool.
The Oregon and Washington rail tread company filed articles of incorporation at Olympia yesterday. It is associated with the Harriman line and is under watch evatement for operation in Oregon and Washington.
The British steamer Coya anchored at Lattle Lumber Cas mill struck the dock corner with minor damage to the vessel while causing significant damage to the dock. The Coya will take on lumber before proceeding to Everett to finish loading cargo.
The Rameson Hibberd Company has chartered the Hasel Dollar to carry freight to Nico levak. The vessel sails from San Frencheco tonight and will load cargo at the port before heading to Seattle.
Five Japanese individuals, consisting of three men and two women, were detained while five Russians were processed today.
Burglars entered the Mies McDonald residences at 712 Ordav via a side window, taking a lady's watch a bracelet pin a coral tie pin and a pocketbook with two dollars. Pete Powell reports his Columbia Street room at 222 Columbia Street was entered early evening with suits of clothing stolen and a passkey used to gain access.
Genie Warden Rief departed the city with 423,009 rainbow trout for equal release in Lake Sammamivh and the upper Enoquaimte River. The plan targets conservation and public stocking across two waterways.
Andrew Arnison aged a retire d miner died this morning at his family residence 15244 Weeat erwav the body to lie in state with no funeral arrangements. Rethaine at Bonney Watron's.
The streets committee of the council today ruled campers occupying the lakefront streets must vacate. This action targets illegal camps along Lake Washington, directing removal and cleanup to restore access and safety.
Mrs Mary Jurich wife of Blas Jurich aged 37 died yesterday at the family home 202 Dexteray Funeral services set for Saturday at Sacred Heart church with interment at Calvary cemetery Freise Co 118 Pioneer Building noted in the obituary advertisement.
Joseph Mayer and Bona entered a protest with Vice President L A Nadeau of the Chamber of Commerce this morning against a proposal to let a contract for the armoured service to outsiders. The state of Washington will present the plan for the armored cruiser named after the state soon to be commissioned. The chamber will schedule further discussion with the legislative committee handling the matter.
University of Washington receives relics from northern Pacific wrecks last winter. A window fragment is traced to the fated Valencia and a cork from a tie preserver belongs to the Hunthy ship Pass of Melfort.
The largest private Independent telephone exchange in Seattle is now in the Manhattan flats on Howell at 160 apartments. Every apartment is equipped and connected to the private exchange, giving direct lines to Manhattan stores and other apartments in the building.
John C. Powell brings suit against Frank P. Dow seeking recovery of $500 alleged earnest money on a land purchase where Dow failed to provide a clear title. The case notes show the title issue hindered completion of the sale.
Davie, held on robbery charges, maintains silence after being brought in regarding the Batley safe theft. His wife Mia, questioned at police headquarters, declined to discuss the matter.
River steamer Nuntvak will depart for Good News Bay near Monday via peswsee, as J Pf Rodd & Co, handling Kuskokwim business, closes a deal for an ocean steamer to sail from Seattle this month carrying passengers and freight. The name will be announced soon. Steamer City of Seattle left Juneau for Seattle, Dolphin due tonight for repairs, tall shaft issue delaying till May 22. Steamer Boeckman passed strait this morning with 9 passengers from San Francisco and a large cargo. Steamer Hants Annesalied westward. J W Cilee schooner to St Michael May 4. Waetiale to be chartered for Nome run this summer. City of Topeka and Dirigo to call at southeastern Alaska ports tomorrow with full freight. Topeka expected passengers. Steamer Armertaen left for Tacoma to load for Honolulu. Matson Navigation agent Mr Anseey promoting Hawaii route. HMileman due Saturday with large cargo awaiting freighter.
Beattie city treasurer reports custodied funds at 2 01d 708.66 the largest in office history. Of this 420 666 sits in the general fund and about 240 000 remains unappropriated while city bonds cover 2 075 000. The treasury could reach limits if deposits to every city bank rise further under surety bonds rules.
The Seattle Chapter of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers will undertake an inspection trip to Vancouver in June to examine the Vancouver Power company plant. The company has requested an extension of the inspection period.
A large property transaction concluded in the afternoon with FP H O Wentworthy noted as the principal figure. The deal marks one of the era’s significant land agreements.
Dekota will arrive May 27 and the Kanagawa Maru of Nippon Yusen Kaisha line will reach port from the Orient on May 27.
Judge Hanford of the U S district court directed the payout of 1500 dollars to creditors of the Puget Sound Engine Works which has just filed voluntary bankruptcy. The action follows a court examination and orderly liquidation proceeding.
May 17 report from Dawa hon notes a severe flood on Donangsa creek. Roads and bridges washed out dumps and fumes carried away. Dredge on Discovery claim sank 16 feet and Bixty below Wea shovel overturned. Hear creek road house flooded and mining operations damaged. Damages total several thousand dollars. Miner Rank Bwaneon fled with $2000 in a canoe. two armed men pursued him to force return.
A Bellingham letter tells how Alfred B. Harker vanished last July amid factory worries and drifted in an open boat then survived brain fever after rescue by White River fishermen. He later recovered, refused to identify himself, and plans to return home after settling medical bills.
A heated protest meeting before the county commissioners debated annexing Rataler Valley to Seattle. Attorneys and residents opposed and supported the move, with requests to exclude Brighton Beach, Hillman area, and adjacent tracts. The commissioners paused to study the matter.
The 60 original trustees of the Alaska Yukon exposition plan a Saturday chamber of commerce meeting to elect a president and board members. J K Chilberg is pressed to lead but not eager, John H McGraw is also considered, Ira A No dean may become manager, and scope decisions include national and international reach or a regional focus with Alaska Yukon British Columbia and Pacific coast states. A secretary and publicity bureau will be chosen, with W M Sheffield suggested for secretary and press agent. A finance committee will be formed to address funding needs.
The White Posse and Yukon route targets northern excursion traffic with circulars to agents. From Puget Sound ports in British Columbia to Dawson the round trip is 160 dollars, tickets valid 30 days, final limit September 15. Atlin round trip is 90 dollars, tickets valid 20 days, final limit September 30. A separate notice mentions tearing down a building and offers low prices on tea coffee and canned goods at the Jersey Butter Store.
The itinerary covers $200 transport from the sound to Nome through Dawson and the interior, with return direct to Seattle from Nome. Rates include meals and berths on ocean and river steamers but exclude passenger maintenance during layovers.
The biennial meeting is at St Paul from May to June. The Chicago Great Western Railway offers round trip tickets May 21 to May 23 at one fare plus 2 dollars, valid to return June 5 with extension privileges. For details contact a Great Western agent or J P Eimer G P A St Paul Minn.
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