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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1905
Page
7
A sensational report claims Jacques II, Emperor of Sahara and King of the Desert, arrived in Seattle with a tiny royal retinue and demanded royal perks. The piece notes scant welcome and odd household theatrics, ending with a denial from a London authority.
Alaska residents in the city demand action as surveyors admit a miscalculation in monument placements that could shift valuable mining claims 14 miles toward the coast. Stakeholders from J L Worpham to Omar Mining press Congress to rectify the boundary error and keep land on American soil.
A midnight blaze in a home on Twenty six-th and Howell caused consternation in the residence of C. B. Feek until the fire department arrived and extinguished the flames. The blaze arose from defective construction in the building.
At 3 15 oclock Thursday afternoon the county commissioners voted an 80000 bond issue to build an armory for the national guard at the intersection of Western and Lenora. The debt runs 20 years at 4 percent interest in 1000 denominations with $30000 available for immediate work. Plans include an auditorium seating 16600 for public meetings and construction to begin at once with the foundation expected to finish before spring. Charles Spencer laborer is held by police for checks thought to be bogus but no charge is filed. taken into custody by Patrolmen Damm and King.
A train delivers a self styled king and entourage to Seattle. The group boards hacks to the Hotel Washington where staffers bustle as photographers snap the moment. The so called royal Lebaudy party, including a captain, Mrs Montague and Deavanne, plans a world tour ending in the Orient.
South Seattle Interbay and other outlying districts will receive 15 additional patrolmen at the start of the year. Chief Delaney has not fixed assignments, while Mayor Ballinger notes demand for protection from these districts. Some patrols are at main street crossings to curb accidents. Seattle Electric bears no mandated cost though an inspector is posted at Second and Madison during peak traffic.
Store advertises seasonable men’s underwear with correct qualities and reasonable prices at 13531 Second Avenue N Brooka & Co.
November data shows amounts totaling 1 525 531 86 and 799 721 00 with a stated increase over the same date last year 725 810 86. The figures indicate a rise in revenue or receipts compared with the prior period.
Minnie Trigm aged 16 from Tanaquah was taken into custody by Sheriff Williams after a scheme involving Loomis, Clifford, and others. They allegedly plotted a marriage and lured her aboard a ship to Hellingham where the girl was harmed. Loomis and his wife were arrested. Loomis faces criminal assault charges, Clifford with kidnapping. The girl’s father plans to confront the accused.
Mayor Ballinger and Street Superintendent Walters will force removal of street obstacle at the southeast corner building. With barely any pedestrian room and heavy traffic, officials fear a frightful accident unless a scaffold is erected over the sidewalk. The steep site complicates material handling near Second Avenue.
J. W. Reed and Hazel Garrison quarrel over a stolen coat at an early hour Friday. Servant Springle and a posse of officers arrived to prevent a murder while the woman claimed Reed had taken the overcoat. The Garrison woman is well known to police.
Fugitive R. W. Cafe, a printer, was identified as the man who stole a typewriter after manipulating members of the Pacific Marine Review in this city. Police traced the machine to a local pawn shop and cafe paid 15 to obtain it. If captured, he faces grand larceny charges by the dealer. Showers tonight cooler Saturday with partly cloudy skies and light to fresh west winds.
The French bark General De Sonia arrived from Europe and was placed on the drydock at Winslow, Haale Harbor, Wednesday for repairs. The bar General Fairehild, carrying 1,000,000 feet of Puget Sound lumber, will sail Friday night for Panama, with the lumber consigned to the Panama Canal Commission.
A vintage ad proclaims that any man can have a good wife and a savings account with the State Bank of Beattie at the corner of Piret Avenue and Yealer Way. It promotes 4 percent interest on savings deposits and time certificates compounded twice yearly, with a $1.00 opening for savings accounts.
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