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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1906

Page

8

City Grants Cedar River Right of Way for 8125

The council unanimously approved selling a 100 foot wide right of way one mile through the Cedar River watershed reserve to the Milwaukee railroad for 8125. The railroad must begin construction within one year and finish within three from deed delivery, pay 2 per thousand for timber used, and comply with sanitary regulations during and after construction. The city will inspect camps via a city inspector funded by the railroad.

Milwauke Railroad

Worry Drives Him To Fatal Jump At Dock

Portland, May 22. Temporary insanity fueled by fear of not securing a timber club patent spurred Edward D. Pittman, Portland Cordage Co superintendent, to leap from Victoria dock. He stepped to the edge, discarded his umbrella and hat, and called "here goes nothing" before jumping. A witness raised the alarm, but initial rescue efforts failed and the body was recovered later.

Portland Ore Edward D. Pittman Portland Cordage Company Victoria Dock

No Liquor License Denied for New Union Depot

City council voted eight to seven to refuse a liquor license for the Great Northern Railroad to sell alcohol at the new Union Depot. The licensing committee had supported the license three to one but Mayor Moore warned he would veto if approved. The chamber also rejected W P Robb's license on Third Street within a block of the depot.

Ecounel Great Northern Railroad New Union Depot Hurd Reynolda Moore W. PF. Robb Third Ay Liense Robb Youtenley Heene Cousciimen Conway Sawyer Morrison Hernolds Great Northern Hcouse Vicense Burnett Conway Gill Keene Zbinden Bowen Crichton March Kelso Mullen Murphy Revelle Reynolds

State News From Aberdeen to Olympia Highlights

Aberdeen reports tent caterpillars invading orchards with heavy rain failing to deter them and cremation used for extermination. Bellingham notes a bunkhouse fire at a clipper shingle mill killing Jota McPherson. Centralia tracks a mill sale to Stuchell Arkley and Carpenter for 30 million feet of logs. Olympia grants a light and power franchise to M F P Kincaid. Ephrata reports 16 000 salmon stocked in Moses Lake. Hoquiam river dam break halts mills. North Yakima Japanese hire attorney to protect interests. Couvrville launch docks for 24 hours amid possible smugglers aboard The Dakota sailing May 20 with Japanese ambassador to France aboard.

Message on Delivery Timings From Star Publishing Co

A brief notice requests subscribers to report missed deliveries promptly to ensure accurate and timely delivery. It mentions a system to verify subscriber accuracy and promises to send copies at once once confirmed by staff. It references Star Publishing Co as the message origin.

E Star Publishing Co

Outfit and gear sale at Piper Taft’s location

The listing advertises securing an outfit with revolvers and hunting items in a general range at Piper and Taft’s store located at 1024-26 Second Ave. This short classified note mentions stock and availability without detailing specific models or prices.

Eptelnatin Piper & Taft Second Ave

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