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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1906
Page
3
A fatal waterfront incident near University street is reported after a streetcar collision. Drivers and a notable trader Wa Chong from China are mentioned in connection with the event and ensuing investigation involving Port Townsend authorities.
A fragmented report notes a person named WeGRESS held on two charges connected to a lodging incident. The text references a carpenter Bayder of Bcheck and a patrolman, with a chase lasting several hundred yards ending in the capture.
The report, by K Ichi and T Iwasaki of First Bank of Yoko, asserts railroads will reform the nation’s network. An Oriental observer notes two arrivals signaling modern systems. The article forecasts a broad, periodical transition within years.
A three way brawl on Washington Street near Second involved Wong Nuey a Chinese fisher man named Al Powers and a blonde woman of the demimonde. The clash drew a large crowd until police arrived and the trio were detained while the woman fled.
Seattle Bicentennial company promises to double track the University line while refusing to double track Ballard. Councilmen push north-end service, but Furth cites lack of voting stock. Mrs. Furth notes 36 new cars ordered for summer delivery to ease congestion.
A. L. Priest told police his Victoria hotel room was burglarized last night. The intruder took a new suit of clothes belonging to Harry Turner. Connully Partners express satisfaction over recent rainfall.
About 160 stray dogs, found on the streets since May 1, are taken by the dog catcher. They are held 48 hours for redemption by their owners after paying penalties and licenses, then executed by electric current via two belts. The process is described as quick and painless.
The Dix arrived from Manila and will load stock and forage before returning. Captain Cranston hands command to Captain G. V Heldt. Steamer Nebraskan will sail to the Hawaiian Islands. The Robert Dollar fine for unlicensed pilot was reduced from 200 to 25. EB. A Sime’s fine was cut from 50 to 20. Liow’s two fish barges lacked home port names.
J B Chilberg was elected president at a directors meeting Saturday night. John H McGhraw named as first president, A A Ballinger as second vice president and A Kerry as third vice president. William M Sheffield selected secretary, RK Colline treasurer, and Ira A Nadeau director general. Chilberg will name standing committees within a day or two.
A thief broke into Joe Larten’s room on Thirday and University streets in the early hours yesterday and took a pair of trousers with $20.75 inside. The irregular notice ends with an unclear promotional line for a housing ad.
The Cade-Garison steamship company hosted a free excursion around Lake Washington for Bellevue residents on the Wildwood yesterday afternoon. About 100 people attended enjoying music and refreshments.
Smith, charged as a disorderly person, was arrested early morning on Upper Tetav by Marolman Alvey. The individual had just been released from jail after ten years.
Ottawa reports the Canadian government has practically decided to forward a 100 dollar parliamentary relief vote. The funds will go to Ban Francheeo relief efforts and may be directed to the Red Cross or to Mayor Behmits.
Monday market quotations show little change with greens plentiful and lettuce abundant from 10 to 75 cents. Strawberries from Lake Washington and Burbank potatoes appear with prices around 4.50 to 5 a crate or ton, while cauliflowers, beets, rhubarb, and other produce show varied per unit prices. Livestock, dairy, poultry, and meat items list steady or modestly moved prices, with eggs and butter attached to standard regional rates.
A San Francisco dealer advertises fresh upright pianos at deep discounts after a disaster disruption. The Beattie shipment from DD Johnston Company features mahogany cabinets and regular prices around 525 to 996, with $25 down and $10 a month. Limited stock, many buyers already secured notes.
W A Reid former Alaska Y M C A field secretary and his bride Mine Poma Behibrede from Marehville Ore arrived from Portland on a long honeymoon about 7000 miles. They plan to visit every Yukon river camp and city to organize Y M C A detachments and will live at Whitehorse for the summer before heading to Dawson Fort William H enard and St Michael for shipping the launch to Fort William.
Water rent due for May, June and July in District No 2. If not paid by May 1, it becomes delinquent. District lies between Galer and Union, bay and lake. Metered water due from 1st to 20th of each month. Delinquent after the 20th.
In Batcum Asiatic Russia on May 21 the American vice consul William H. Stuart was shot and killed at his country place. The assailant escaped, leaving authorities to investigate the slaying.
At Labor Temple last evening Austin Lewise spoke on the San Francisco disaster from a workingman’s view. He warned that without continued outside relief small property owners may be wiped out as capitalists and artisans clash in the city’s new order. He estimated current supplies could last about a month. The Beattie audience contributed a liberal donation to aid the victims.
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