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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1906
Page
7
Chief Way warns of a renewed crusade against city garbage haulers after a dispute over removal charges and neglect. He alleges ongoing ugliness and says details will be sent to authorities to pursue action if cases proceed.
Pebrens reports sale of corner lots at Seventh Street for Frank B and Hamill. prices include 36,900 and 4,000 ranges. D T Denny's addition on Dexter Avenue near Mercer sold for 13,500. north of Fifth and James sold for 4,000. Third Avenue North corner to L Jones for 1,800. Prospect southeast corner to Charlies for 3,500. Tavins & Co notes a case at 14th and Pike with Holmes & Haring. monthly rent about 50. other parcels adjoining sold by Tavins & Co for about 50. Investor profits implied from lean investments mentioned.
A November meeting with delegates, teachers, and the mayor hears Senator Tillman speak on annexation and education. The address covers U.S. policy and local implications for the hospital and civic reforms.
A reported incident notes the Wilson, a signer of Independence, was interred from a pier ground near Edeatch and transported to Norfolk by a ship for final burial. State officials were pressed for details on the procedure and location.
A fragmented note lists prices for Rose Tollet Cream and Almond Cream with unclear claims of charges by an Arizona actress. Items include Vic Cream at 20 cents a bottle and a bottle titled Rose Tollet Cream, with references to 38 cent and 60 cent price points amid garbled text.
J P Howe Hana Peterson and Fred J Eltel organize the Synddicate Building company to erect a block at the intersection of Westlake and Fifth avenues. Howe elected president Peterson vice president and Kitel secretary treasurer. The Howe theater will premiere attractions of the Independents with a first season lineup including Sothern Moody and others. Building to start early next year.
Secretary Metcalf ordered an investigation into San Francisco policy nonpayment. George Butler of Ross, California, will conduct the inquiry under James R. Garfield’s direction for the government.
Dozens of fee dealers faced charges of forming a conspiracy to raise prices and eliminate competition in a Philadelphia courtroom. The trial centered on alleged collusion to fix fees and restrain trade among competitors.
Kid Sparks of Seattle won a ten round decision over Enos Bowles of Roslyn at the Franklin Athletic Club. Sparks floored Bowles with a third round right, Bowles answered in the seventh, Sparks dominated the eighth, and Mantle of Everett earned a separate decision in a preliminary.
Early morning calls reported a blaze at Mrs M J Hadley 1104. Fire crews found only a mattress charred and minor damage. Hadley slept through the incident, unaware until a passerby alerted her at the front door. The cause remains under inquiry.
The records list figures for November 20, 1004 and November 2, 1906 with an increase over the same date last year. Amounts recorded include 825,514.76 and 1,988,736.12 with 1,363,217.36 noted as a separate total.
Police hunt two amateur safecrackers described as very small boys who entered a store near the University. They spread soap on the safe, then attempted to blow it with a makeshift mixture, were surprised by the owner and escaped. Detectives Corbett and Adame investigate.
J W Thomas arraigned before Frater and pleads guilty to assault and battery. He receives six months in the county jail. Carl Sehelta Stuart Brown, 16 and 17, plead guilty to attempting robbery with three years suspended. Charles Stewart filed information against John W Stanford for grand larceny. Stanford pleads guilty and gets one year at Walla Walla. County Clerk Case receives depositions from Newmarket Ontario for the Sullivan estate case.
Charlee A Brooke is alleged to have stolen two pieces of lead pipe valued at 1.68 dollars in a petty larceny case.
Four Rock Island trains on the El Paso division are stalled in heavy snow between Bucklin and Liberal Kansas. weather conditions halt movement as crews work to clear the line and restore service.
Severe flood damage reported across Memphis area with 14 bridges down in Selby County valued over 100000 dollars. Streets levees severely damaged and losses exceed two hundred fifty thousand dollars. A five year old boy of W and Robinson was found in a Wolf River treetop after being caught by floodwaters Friday night.
The New York Court of Appeals upholds a lower court ruling allowing Hanna Elias to retain thousands of dollars obtained from John R. Pratt, a millionaire, who had charged her with blackmail. Nearly $700,000 in installments were given to her by Pratt over time.
Port Blakeley remains in mourning as crowds gather at the dock awaiting word on missing sailors. News crews say recovery efforts continue with hopes of survivors or remains being found. officials expect further details next Sunday.
Senator John T. run of Alabama declares the Democratic party the white man party and will urge its adoption at the next convention. He aims to win northern states to support his measure.
Representatives of the corporation counsel's office at Springfield urged the board of equalization to raise the Pullman Car Company's taxes from 200,060 dollars to 1,090,006 dollars. The request was presented in Chicago on November 20.
In Scranton Lackawanna railroad crews won a 1 cent hour day in yard classifications and wage increases up to 11 cents an hour in some yards after negotiations. Fred Olsen was fined 100 dollars and sentenced to 100 days in jail for possessing four wagonloads of blankets.
John Davia & Co. sold two valuable lots this afternoon. James H. Kane transferred the southeast parcel to Roy Brees for 35000 dollars. The southeast double corner at Howell and Helmont ar. sold by Peter Dean Co. of San Francisco to T. D. Treviers for 17500 dollars.
Serio Te Doane, representing the Episcopal diocese of Albany, pushed for reform of divorce laws during a diocesan event. He urged church action to secure changes, stressing the need for broader activity in reform efforts.
In superior court Judge Tallman hears a noncompliance suit by Mitchell Lewis Staver against C B Beeson and others over the steamer Transport alleged leased for six months. After the period expired the defendants refused to return the vessel to the owners.
Seattle Star prints a reader letter condemning steamboat disaster responses. The writer cites the Joanie Dix collision and other wrecks, urging Congress to enact passenger boat safety laws and demanding investigation into the Dix mate and lifeboat deployment.
Frederick Jolly, an English laborer, age 28, was taken to the county jail today on the charge of insanity. J. C. Dobey, indicted on 16 counts of land frauds, was arraigned before Judge Hanford and, via his attorney Mr Gill, asked to be allowed to plead on Thursday. the motion was granted.
Joel Jones filed a $3,000 damages suit against Seattle Electric today alleging personal injuries after he fell from a car at Woodland Park on August 17.
Great record for Buffalo gasoline engines used in marine purposes with gold medals for four consecutive years. They are praised as neat in design compact and economical. Geo Woodhouse offers a complete line and can provide full details at 112 University Street and Arcade Way.
Examinations for the electrical department are held today by the civil service commission at the New N. BP. Freight Shed. A permit was granted to enlarge the Northern Pacific crest house sized 50 by 400 feet at an estimated cost of 8. Progressive Whist party hosted by the Woman's Auxiliary to Typographical Union No. 202 at Mrs. T. Gilmore’s residence 117 Tenth Ave Wednesday evening November 24 with light lunch and prizes. Samuel C. Lancaster will speak to the Chamber of Commerce on Good Roads and their meaning to Washington at the Lowman building. Sullivan Brothers sue Manufacturers' and Merchants' Fire and Marine Insurance Co. for 1000 alleging nonpayment and asking for a receiver.
The Bertha, steamship from western ports, is due to reach Beattle tonight at o'clock per Merchants' Exchange notification. The exact time is not specified in the received dispatch.
Two teamsters were fined six dollars each in Judge Gordon's court for disregarding the crossing ordinance. Duncan McLaughlin paid a six dollar fine for apiking dirt from a grading wagon, and T. H. Hoffer was fined six dollars for blocking the right of way at Becond and Madison.
Dr. J B Crichton told council and press representatives that the new hook and ladder truck, tested successfully yesterday, was built in the east but used Washington material in its construction.
George M. Roberts swore out a warrant charging John Hurst with dynamiting Roberts home this afternoon. Roberta, president of the National Cider and Vinegar Works, told Deputy Attorney Mackintosh after court hours yesterday. Hurst is held at the city jail and denies involvement, refusing to explain his actions Saturday night. He was formerly a partner of Noberts in the vinegar business.
Divorces and separations were processed at the superior court today with several decrees issued. Ethel M Burns seeks a divorce over alleged drunkenness and abuse, Nettle McDonald seeks divorce from Alphonsus McDonald for desertion, Lens Murray case granted, and Ellen F Bisly granted separation from F W Bisly on grounds of drunkenness and abuse.
A blaze gutted the Hotel Windsor in Regina on November 19 leaving five people dead. The building, once the city’s largest hotel, housed sixty five guests at the time. Victims include W. Messier and W. L. Museler of Regina Milling, along with Donald Walker Robert Johnson and Harry Jones. Several guests were seriously burned but no additional fatalities were expected.
A Kansas City addressed package passed through a local customs check with two solitaire diamonds hidden in mud to appear as paste. W.arke, collector of the port, initially doubted the stones until mud was removed and the gems shone, valued around 9000. The package is held pending Treasury guidance.
Bessie A Stanley of Lincoln Kansas receives a 260 prize after writing a celebrated definition of success. Her lines describe achieving success by living well laughing often and loving much and by leaving the world better than found through acts and inspirations.
The council rejected John H. Price of the Anheuser Cafe petition seeking 10000 damages for alleged fake arrest. The motion, not referred to the Claims Committee, was unanimously denied on a council member's motion.
An electric tower with four cascade sides will be a centerpiece at Rainieray. John E. Olmeted directs the exhibit landscape as plans prepare for the structure, whose illuminated water will feed a pool at its base.
In St. Louis on November 20 engineers BE H. Kelsker Jr and Martin Reckmell spent about three quarters of an hour in the Momerger Tea and Coffee Co office, thinking strange noises came from a cat. A large fire raged above them, believed to be caused by a coffee roaster flare.
The campaign at the cigar et Beattie area aims for a record week in lecture work and enrollment. Dr. Wallace R B Struble spoke at Queen Anne Methodist church with the Fourth United Presbyterian and Queen Anne Methodist. a schedule of mass meetings follows across multiple schools and churches through the week.
A 7 30 p m gathering at Tabernacle Baptist Church features a cigarette sermon. Longfellow and Stevens schools join Capitol Hill district in a district education event.
Leah Moore was granted a divorce from George Moore in Oakland superior court after she alleged he forced her to eat hot tamales, drawing a pistol when she refused. The court ruled no man has a right to compel a wife to eat any food she does not want.
A massive fire destroyed an atrium hotel building in Chicago this morning, causing estimated losses of 110000 dollars. The incident occurred along Fourth Avenue, with parts of the street regrade proposal discussed by the city council last night and referred to the judiciary committee. Vaudeville shows continue at the theater tonight.
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