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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1905
Page
3
A letter from Isaac Calhoun's daughter implicated Fred Alexander and James Short in a bold train robbery. Authorities track two other suspects, Red McCarthy and two gambler accomplices, as Sheriff Smith's team builds evidence to secure all five.
C Jacobeen of North Yakima and John Hearn a local drayman clashed outside city hall over a claimed owed dollar for fall potato hauling. Jacobeen had Hearn arrested for assault and battery, but Hearn was discharged when the case lacked a show. Neither party was seriously hurt. San Francisco board of health condemned 4000 pounds of Eastern turkeys.
Librarian Smith believes the public library should remain open on holidays. He plans to advocate keeping the Carnegie library open until late at night, establishing a policy of continuous hours.
An order for the removal of Albert Taylor to Colorado was signed by Judge De Haven. Taylor is accused of applying for a pension in the name of Alonso Nightingale, a soldier dead for 20 years, while already drawing a pension under his own name.
The race to secure tidelands for terminal use centers on the Canadian Pacific and four other transcontinental railroads. A recent option from C. B. Bussell on three tideland blocks expires soon and may be extended. Rail interests speculate on Renton access and Snoqualmie Pass franchise approvals. A separate Everett interurban contract has been awarded to L. M. Rice with completion slated next year.
The Phi Sigma Epation, a local group of over two years, receives a charter from Alpha Tau Delta National to establish a chapter at the state university. The move recognizes Washington's growing standing with other state universities, bringing the number of chartered “state” chapters at the university to eight.
The Associated Students of the University of Washington plan a December 6 convention in Denny Hall to receive nominations for the general manager of athletics and to vote on constitutional amendments. One proposal would raise the manager’s salary from 400 to 600 dollars annually. Loren D. Grinstead appears likely to be nominated after a financially successful football season.
A weekly one hour story hour will be read to children at the new South Branch Library on Dearborn Street near Seventh. The feature aims to foster early literacy and child engagement in the community space.
Ballard citizens heard leaders oppose annexation with warnings about Seattle Electric influence. F B Thorp of Revie Wheeler Thorp urged independence and Ballard watchers to curb Seattle control. Rev A N Raven condemned anonymous Annexationist rhetoric while Ballard boosters attended in Icelanders hall with music and a forthcoming anti annexation drive.
Reported during a crime at J B Wright’s residence at Jackson and 20th. Inez Hight is named in the incident as involved with theft of a turkey from a chest at the rear of the house.
Nov 10 reports preparations in the house and senate for an upcoming congress session. An entertainment is set for tomorrow night by the De Moss Lyric Bards at the Firet Methodist Church.
The Selly stock sale at 719 Second Avenue opened with a rush and drew many customers. King Bros Co cuts every article to a sensational price as they plan to remodel the store and introduce a rival stock to the Northwest. Strong emphasis on saving 20 to 40 percent for buyers in need of clothing.
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