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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1906
Page
8
In Port Townsend a soldier named Henly of the Sixth Artillery band attacked Private George Hoffman during a morning quarrel over a woman from the restricted district. Hoffman sustained a deep back wound and is expected to die. Henly is under military arrest as investigators pursue the case.
An amicable agreement ended a garbage collection dispute. Drivers from various city sections will follow a phased route down streets such as Firetav, Madison, Railroad, Pirst, and Union toward the dump, with adjustments by area to include Pike Eighth Yesler and related arteries.
Major Brown private secretary to Gov. Mead reported that there is no need to call out troops to assist with the flood. He completed a full investigation traversing the submerged territory to verify the conditions.
The board of public works orders all wires except trolley lines of Beattie Electric to go underground on the faded section of Thursday from Yester Way to Union's. No poles except metal poles will be allowed on streets in the business district. The Seattle Electric company plans to place its wires underground on Pike at from First to Second avenues.
A street alley runs between Firet Street and Second Street from Pike to Pine, forming a narrow transit corridor. The passage is referenced in local mapping and property records for access and urban layout.
A New York woman named Mia Turner climbed a 104 foot third story fire escape to reach her mother’s apartment at West 109th Street. She entered through a window and found her mother dead, reportedly narcotized by gas.
Carl Petersen of Kolding Denmark on the four globe tour will speak at the Labor Temple tomorrow night with stere optical views and moving pictures. He will present observations from his travels across Panama Japan China and Burma to India and Egypt before reaching Jerusalem and completing the trip in July 1907 after exceeding 10 000 miles. During the San Francisco disaster he volunteered as a baker to aid relief efforts.
Norwa fair management announces an extension of the closing night to next Monday to accommodate large crowds.
Monday event features a large carnival atmosphere with donated merchandise for a charitable cause. Organizers invite attendance to support community needs at the festive listing with entertainment and a dance.
A small craft bound from New York ran ashore at Judith on Thursday. Three crew members drowned in the incident near Nailhagnassett Pier reported by The Portland Maine Telegraph Lawane.
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