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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1906
Page
5
May 30 reports from New York and Berlin describe a heated debate over meat inspection funding. Beveridge defends a plan to fund inspection through packers to cover a million dollar yearly cost, while cattle groups warn of burden on stockmen. Berlin papers condemn American packers and lament a moral decline in public life.
A massive blaze in Chicago gutted the Armour Packing elevator and damaged the nearby Commonwealth Electric plant, causing about 1 million dollars in damage. A railroad switchman died while attempting to save cars.
The Seattle fire department figures Anniat ant Chief Latham Capt Gra ham and J J Longbottom face continued hearings before U S Commissioner Kiefer tomorrow afternoon. A clerk at the quartermaster’s department reportedly confessed to giving Fireman Frank Mapes a revolver and Chief Cook bottles of cognac from stores after the Artingtom dock fire but the clerk had no authority. Capt KR M Crate of the quartermaster's element denies any such confession and says no action has been taken yet.
Reports from Walla Walla and Pendleton describe the worst rainstorm in memory. High waters from the Walla Walla River and Umatilla River flood streets, overwhelm hospitals, factories, and homes, forcing residents to evacuate. Water surrounds St Marys hospital while hotels and streets flood, and levee breaches threaten broader damage. In Pendleton the town center is submerged with the Hotel Pendleton block under water and Main Street cut by rising Little Walla Walla River.
City council approved a railroad franchise behind closed doors for unnamed applicants. The action favored Union Pacific in the interest of the line, while Northern Pacific also filed a competing application at the same time.
The Queen departed yesterday for Seattle from San Francisco. Steamers Indiana and City of Seattle arrived and headed for Nome and Skagway respectively. The San Juan carried 150 000 pounds of halibut from the banke. Steamer Hiackheath sails to Seattle to load for Russia under Barneson Hibbard. Steamer Massachusetts due Beattie tomorrow. Makiechen, wrecked at False Bay, reaches Quimal in tow of Salvor. Customs and immigration offices closed. many railroad and steamship offices closed at noon.
Thursday only deals at Sirtell's Cross drug store include 60¢ cans of Violet talcum, 16¢ Lasel'n talcum, 4-7-1 Violet, and 260 cans of Mennen's with large quantities. Dr Lyon's life talcum also advertised with bargain prices, warning customers they may lose money if they miss this sale.
All G N departments except the Great Northern Steamship offices are relocated to the Hill depot. Staff from Mr Adame and Mr Yerkes offices moved records yesterday and with the holiday today the offices will be set for business tomorrow. The steamship office remains until after the Dakota sailing.
A Temple de Hirsch ceremony observed Shevuoth with Rabbi Joseph delivering a Pentecost themed address linking Memorial day and present soldiers as a silent army. In Ballard, the Oregon Washington Railroad Company known as Union Pacific sought a 15 foot franchise along Railroad Ave to Bhilshoe Ave through block 6 of the Ballard Tide blocks.
John P. Hartman, present at the council meeting, said he did not know how soon work would start if the franchise is granted since the road has not yet received Seattle's franchise, with plans centered near Shilshoe and Fourthay streets.
The Alaska Yukon fair's executive committee, named by President J. B. Chilberg, will meet tomorrow evening to plan operations. They consider enlarging representation to western states, Hawaii, and the Philippines, sketch an exposition outline, and issue a call for designs. Site selection remains a key question with Director General J. A. Nadeau already inspecting the university site.
Madrid May 79,161 the mighty strange tf King Alfonso who is to be married tomorrow does not farm out to be a red tape monarch. Other courtes have relaxed etiquette but tried tradition when he was born and the strings have held him tightly ever since.
A May 30 report notes a 1907 law allowing widespread production of alcohol from corn potatoes beets and grain for industrial use and fuel. Hundreds of capitalists rush to enter the new field as every state prepares to participate in the free alcohol system. The Standard interests call it a major blow to trusts. Also, the schooner Defiance reaches Port Townsend from Guaymas after a quick voyage leaving April 26.
President Roosevelt dedicates a Civil War memorial in Portsmouth Virginia after a parade, praising San Francisco residents and the bravery of soldiers and sailors. He commends veterans and current troops while stressing national unity and the duty to fund and support the armed forces. A note mentions the Anchor Line adjusting ships and routing changes for freight to Nome.
Beattie residents urged to buy at a special gate tomorrow at Bartell's Red Cross drug store. Beef, wine and iron sale offers 81 bottles for 62 cents and Bland's Iron Pills 100 in a bottle for 28 cents. Red Cross Iron Phosphates advertised at low price. Sale at 610 Second Avenue.
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