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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Nov 27, 1906

Page

3

City Advances Wide Street Improvements and Bonds

City officials approved extensive street work from Newton to Loulea on Forty ninth Avenue and multiple cross streets, with paving and sidewalks on Melrose Belle Yeave and Queen Anne avenues. Projects include Denny Way, Lake Union approaches, Twenty sixth to Ninth Avenues, paving with sandstone and asphalt, curb work, widening Stewart Street, and authorization of improvement bonds for Seventeenth to Thirty First Streets from Pike to Madison.

Newton Loulea Olive St Melrose Belle Yeave Union Atredts Lake Union Denny Way Anne Haine Pine Madtaou Twenty-first Twenteth Thirty Fifth Bieventh Northlake Fiftieth Ler Cherry Yesler Jackson Thirty Second Madrona Heights Green Lake Fremont Stewart St Rastlake

Nicholas Longworth Attends Capitol Session Recital

At the Capitol Nicholas Longworth attends a morning session then enjoys a recital by the Ladies Musical Club at First Methodist Church. Performances include Haydn Grieg and Strauss with accompanying musicians and eager attendees. The church event drew a crowded gathering and featured several notable local players.

M. Church Haydn Grieg Strauss Clise Merv J. W. Eagle Ivan Hyland Gerrish Beeson

Robbery Attempt on Pacific Ave Streetcar in Spokane

A lone robber tried to rob a Pacific Ave streetcar in Spokane Nevada at night. He pointed a revolver at the conductor but the motorman started the car to full speed, throwing the robber to the floor. Trainmen then tossed him off as the car continued.

Spokane Nev

Bishop Potter Denies Living In Hypberitic Elegance

In New York on November 21 Bishop Potter rejected the charge of living in hyperberitic elegance amid remarks at a heresy trial. He said Shepard’s attack required no special reply but warned an attorney could be shown the door if he called.

New York Potter Edward Counsel Crapeey Shepard

Sugar Refining Firm Fined 18000 for Rebates

New York November 21 American Sugar Refining company fined 18000 for accepting rebates from New York Central which was fined the same week for giving rebates to the sugar company.

New York American Sugar Refining Company New York Central Read

Baltimore and Ohio Raises Switchmen Wages Four Cents

Cincinnati dated report states the Baltimore and Ohio railroad increased switchmen wages by four cents per hour effective immediately. The move affects all local shop crews and comes amid ongoing labor talks.

Cincinnati Ohio Baltimore and Ohio Railroad

Century Furniture Co Offers Bargains This Wednesday

Cut off excess spending with Century Furniture Co as they advertise a $1.00 Galden Oak Table for 2 percent, a single burner Gas Mate for 1.60, and a Bee Beater offer at Te. Wednesday only. Call to view these bargains.

Century Furniture Co

Vancouver Toronto special service reports brutal abuse case

A Calgary story describes Mrs. T G Galloway an 17 year wife rescued from a shack after two days inhuman treatment. She was bound by the neck between two fighting dogs beaten by her husband with brick walls and deprived of food. He was jailed as searchers tracked him down, while doctors warn she may die from injuries.

Star Vancouver B. C Calgary Alberta T G. Galloway Mra Galloway

Providence Tragedy After Wife Kills Self and Two Children

Mrs. Charlies G. Checkley and her two children were found dead in their home after she turned on the gas and lay down with the children. A penciled note blamed no one and expressed unhappiness and love for her husband and home.

Scripps Telegraph Service Providence Charlies G. Checkley

Secretary Shaw vistits Pittsburgh to inspect post office sites

Secretary Shaw arrived in Pittsburgh on November 26 to inspect proposed post office locations. He angrily rejected graft rumors surrounding the site selection and challenged the legitimacy of the accusations while evaluating the candidates.

Service Telegraph Service Pittsburg Shaw

Beattle Fire Department Relief Ball Set at Eagles Hall

Beattle Fire Department Relief Association hosts its 16th annual ball tomorrow night at Eagles hall. The event is expected to draw one of the season’s largest dancing crowds as tickets have sold well and committees list numerous officers and organizers for the pre Thanksgiving affair.

Beattle Fire Department Relief Association Eagles Hall Ralph Cook Firet W. MH. Clark

Chamber of Commerce meeting ends without statements

The meeting saw no official statements as attendees debated heatedly. Secretary Shaw and H D W English, the chamber president, exchanged sharp remarks over veracity and future action. English said he would refer the matter to the president, while Shaw pledged to wait until returning to Washington to announce a site and deliver a statement to the president.

Chamber of Commerce H. D. W. English English Shaw Washington

Tallman Trials Criminals In Judge Frater's Absence

Superior Judge Tallman acted as criminal judge in Kitsap county's absence. Patrick Collins George Miller Otto Shlee were arraigned and pled guilty to assault with intent to rob, sentenced to two years in the state penitentiary at Walla Walla. Dan Raymond was taken from the police station to county jail on contempt of court charges and will be arraigned to show cause why he should not serve 0 days.

Tallman Frater Kitsap County Patrick Collins George Miller Aliae Otto Shlee Mackintosh Walla Walla Dan Raymond Cagee

Friolet Jury Busy Again In Perjury Extortion Case

In Ban Francisco on November 27 the Frio lo jury resumed proceedings. The grand jury opened with the Belvedere Muale hall case and moved quickly to examine newly gathered evidence used to pursue possible indictments for perjury and extortion.

Scripps Telegraph Service Ban Francisco Belvedere Muale Hall

Obituary for Hillman City Resident Mrs Ormes Passes Away

Mrs Jane Ormes, aged about two years shy of a century, longtime Hillman City resident, died at her Main Street home between Holmes and Bryad. Bonney-Watson handling the body, to be buried in Mareniaco, Michigan, by M. C. Ormes, her son.

Jane Ormes Hillman City Main At Holmes and Bryad Bonney-Watson Mareniaco, Mich M. C. Ormes

Brown Plumbing Co Estimates Heating Before Contracts

G H Brown Plumbing Co lists estimates from 2231 Pine and 1351 Second Avenue for house heating projects. The ad notes both phones and promotes Wearing Brooks Hats.

G. H. Brown Plumbing Co Brooks Second Avenue

Postal Clerks Form Union at St Louis Post Office

Thirtyfive clerks in the St Louis post office organized a union and affiliated with the Federation of Labor to seek higher wages. Hundreds of other clerks reportedly refrained from joining due to fear of government retribution.

At. Louis Federation of Labor

Markets Update With Grapes Fruit and Meats on Sale

A steamer delivered 800 cases of grapes distributed locally today. Cranberries and Malaga grapes arrived yesterday while California tomatoes cork dust shipments head to market. Pumpkins and squash expect a Thanksgiving surge as salmon wanes and trout fetch up to 10 to 11 cents per pound. Pork and suckling hog shipments loom for holidays. Prices listed for various produce and dairy items appear in a lengthy market note.

Malaga Emerson & Co California

Pursuit of Murderer Triggers Western Manhunt

A manhunt for the Niagara hotel dynamite killer, believed to be Cedic, spanned the snow covered Chesaw Washington region after sightings near Grand Forks BC. Authorities and volunteers mobilized hundreds to search foothills with strong fear of lynching if captured.

Star Special Service Vancouver B. C Chesaw Waah Grand Forks Cedic Niagara Hotel Cedic Ia

Back to Old Conditions After Flood Relief

The Beattle post office has regained its normal condition and mail is being handled as smoothly as before the flood.

Beattle

Capitol Improvements Committee Named to Inspect Olympia Capitol

Governor Mead appointed a committee to inspect the state capitol and grounds in Olympia and report needed improvements. Members include John G. Proctor architect Tacoma James H. Davis on the board of control James J. Brown state board member Senator Ruth Representatives Carlyon and Rice Olympia George G. Mill state treasurer.

Star Olympia Mead Hae John G. Proctor Tacoma James H. Davis Board of Irol James J. Brown of of the State Board of Control Ruth Carlyon and Rice George G. Mill

Graft Suspects George Aletohe and BH. Quick Held on Fraud Bond

In Spokane on November 21, George Aletohe and BH. Quick were held to the superior court under $750 bond after being charged with a clever fraud scheme to obtain funds from merchants across cities by falsely claiming the funds would aid the gentlemen's national convention. Justice Minkle ordered the detention pending further proceedings.

Bpokane George Aletoheer BH. Quick Justice Minkle

Buffalo gasoline engines win four straight gold medals

The Buffalo marine engines have secured the gold medal for four consecutive years due to their neat design compact construction and fuel economy. Geo HK Woodhouse offers a complete view of them at 112 University Bt. and Arcade Way inviting customers to learn more.

Geo Woodhouse University Bt Arcade Way

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