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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1905
Page
3
Spokane Nov 17 The first fruits of the Colfax railway commission sittings appear as the C R and N issues an amended coal tariff from Wallula to Colfax The new minimum car lot of 40000 pounds is $2.50 per ton down from $3.40 The amendment lowers the through tariff from Roslyn to Wallula by 140 per ton.
Governor Folk warned that reform will end special privileges and fix equal rights in national policy. He hailed revolutions in conscience and politics as lasting, asking whether the public will revert to old ways, declaring the era of reform irreversible and the moral idea in politics here to stay.
In Dawson on November 17 electricity drawn from the earth powered the Ashcroft to Dawoon telegraph for two days without batteries. The experiment marks the first use on lines running north and south. Aurora borealis visible for two nights despite clouds as workers report crowding weasels in Sunny Ride slough and a midstream barge jam. Governor Melaney receives a duplicate invitation for Yukon exhibition. Tax collection plans on Yukon property begin. Polar Institute seeks Carnegie aid for expedition outfitting.
W H Pringle chartered by Wenatchee cattle dealer to ferry 200 cattle to Fryé Bruhn Beattie with more ships to follow. VID STEWART nominated for Chehalis seat with others in the field for December elections. John R Burrows and May Adams of Harrington marry. Underwear for men advertised by RN Brooks Co. Kerr-Gifford warehouse at Garfield wheat fire causes $1000 damage. Revs Randall and Knodall join city trades council as delegates. Apple crop at Nooksack harvest largest in years selling at 50 cents a box. Brodie Shaw dissolve Harrington electric lighting plant, Brodie buys out partner. James Tucker and Fred White of Cle Elum found guilty of burglary at Ellensburg. Catherine Cummings Vera Lavin Frank Slidell of Seattle to sing at Redmond church Saturday. Rumor: H J Horn of Northern Pacific railway may be involved in this.
Reports include Selah dealer actions with sheep sales, Arlington mill closure window to February 1 1906, Yakima Gas Company incorporation, Carroll Wells sentenced for forgery with commutation, suit favoring B D McMullen against Dan Happell, city salary ordinance in Centralia, Olympia land interest transfer, Baptist minister Turner fined for fishing, Aberdeen Masons farewell, Karl Spaulding jailed for theft, death inquiry into John Cedarholm, Wilbur child burned in home fire, North Yakima water scarcity, valley land rights still unsettled, Centralia Chehalis electric franchise approved pending mayoral sign, Frank Lawson found guilty of assault, Centralia light outage ongoing.
E Thalman known as the fifth member of the gang arrested for stealing pig iron at Tacoma was detained Thursday night and will face grand larceny charges.
Vincennes Ind November 11 Henry Cauthorn former speaker of the Indiana House of Representatives died suddenly yesterday He was described as one of the most brilliant men in the state He was father to Henry F Cauthorn of Beattie The name Henry Cauthorn does not appear in the city directory.
Vancouver report notes a memorial to Ottawa urging changes in British Columbia fishing laws to prevent fishing during the 1906 and 1908 seasons. The suggestion came at the Canadian fish commission meeting on Thursday.
Dr Antoine Variete announced in San Francisco plans to lead a relief expedition to aid whalers stranded near Herschel Island. The party aims to depart Dawon on December 15, traveling about 800 miles to reach the trapped crews with expected backing from whaler owners and agents.
EE N Brooks & Co advertises new hat styles as the real top fashion at their store on 1851 nd Ave and 1491 and Ave, urging customers to visit for the latest headwear.
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