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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1906
Page
3
Ballots are to be cast to decide whether to sell the railway system to Beattie. Beattie would acquire the line for 36000 dollars and has operated for years. The system reportedly yields strong profits after expenses, with high net income, even with existing ferry fares.
The article discusses town finances and streetcar economics in West Seattle. It notes a $26,000 initial stake and annual net earnings around $6,000, with a Beattie Electric offer and questions about fare guarantees. A Saturday election will decide annexation of nearby areas as a step toward joining Beattie.
The Young Women's Christian Association will add two features to its work. An employment bureau run by Miss Blanche Hutchinson will be free to all members. A department led by Miss Elizabeth Johnston arranges resting rooms for shop girls.
Robert Jones, sentenced to fifteen years in the state penitentiary for killing a man, tamed a hen last June while in county jail awaiting a Supreme Court appeal. He will soon be transferred to the former prison as the time to file the bill of particulars ended weeks ago.
Deputy Perrie, held by Ile Prank with a wooden gun, was yesterday dismissed by Sheriff Peresman. The bloodhound search for Mitchell, who broke jail Sunday night, was suspended after dogs lost scent between Boaldine and North Lapwal. Conflicting reports place him near Culdesac with friends ready to spirit him out.
The Denny school football eleven prepares for the season with a practice game at Weat Beattie against a Rosas school squad on October 13. Lineup includes Chartey Antell Percy Jones Albert McLean Archie Tonda Masime Carig Austin Taylor Maroid Anderson Noyd Stanborough Jesse Ames Laird Wray captain Ward Kumm Spencer Zonath Habe McClair Roy Washington and substitutes.
Warrants are out for the arrest of Carl Adermencer and J. Ehlers for possessing grouse. Game Warden Rief is the complainant in the case.
Berlin reports an American syndicate negotiating to purchase a German packing house to dominate the German canned meat trade. German powers rally against perceived American invaders and warn outsiders to stay away.
The Maynard Avenue Improvement Club passed resolutions opposing the jury verdict in the Jackson Street grade case and criticizing the failure to embody the franchise fronting clause for street railways.
The Presbytery of Puget Sound in session at Westminster Church paused after two days to reconvene in Walla Walla today and close up unfinished business from prior meetings.
J. F. Johnson a teamster was arrested early today by patrolmen Donlan and Damn for begging on the streets. He was partially intoxicated and sought money to buy more drink.
The Rev Haward Lincoln Smith of Pilgrim Congregational Church travels this morning to New York where he will join Mia Smith for a voyage to Europe on the Oriental Limited. The trip begins at 9 30 o'clock.
The Men's Club of Trinity church hosted a supper for the group and the Daughters of King provided the venue in the crypt. A women’s meeting occurred at a later hour. Dr. V. Curtis from the University of Washington spoke on Student Life at Harvard.
W G Potts as trustee of the estate of J Diller has applied to the superior court for release seeking discharge of duties and validation of the trust administration in the pending matter.
A small notice invites all to a free dance at Leschi Park tonight for gentlemen and ladies seeking a social gathering in the park venue. The informal event emphasizes a welcoming mood and local attendance.
Property owners east of Fifth Avenue circulate a petition protesting Union Pacific railway vacation of portions of King Weller and Jackson streets for railway use.
Jaen B. MacDougall owner of the MacDougall and Southwick building at Firat Ave and Columbia confirmed the sale of the southwest corner property for 300000 to the Dresden Investment Company.
A. Kasaki, cashier of a Japanese bank, was struck down by robbers yesterday and remains unconscious in hospital. Police have a clue from his broken utterance two Americans, with about $4,000 stolen. recovery would aid identification.
A special city council meeting is held tonight to pass the sewer ordinance for the northern part of the city. Failure to act tonight would delay the measure until after the November 6 election due to 30 days notice. The ordinance, drafted by the finance and sewer committees, calls for $1,650,000 in bonds and is expected to pass without opposition.
Portland readers learn that on Oct 4 grain handlers secured a concession at the Irving dock ending their stand. Union reports indicate Tacoma grain workers seek an hourly raise from 20 to 35 cents.
The seismograph at Goettingen recorded a powerful quake today located 14 006 miles away. The vibrations lasted for two hours and were felt in the region.
Bank clearings show totals of 81,090,478.17 and 81,316,861.46 for October 4, 1906, with an increase over the same date last year by 282,613.71. The figures compare two banking centers or regions, highlighting higher year over year activity.
The Valencia wreck committee of the Building Trades assembly and Central Labor council will meet tomorrow night at the Labor Temple to finalize business related to burying wreck victims. Cathedral fair concert draws crowd at Elks ball under Knights of Columbus. first event for the Cathedral fair.
Vancouver dispatch reports Armstrong in the Okanogan district was partially destroyed by a morning fire. Local authorities assess damage and investigate origin as residents begin rebuilding efforts.
In Boston on October 4 John B. Moran was nominated by acclamation for governor and D. G. Brown for lieutenant governor. The convention adjourned after endorsing Bryan for president in 1908. In Chicago Sir Thomas Lipton met Mayor Dunne at City Hall and at a luncheon, hinting at possible marriage plans and another international yacht race.
Building permits department reports a flurry of activity with 48 permits issued worth 62 000 yesterday and a 66 000 permit this morning for a ten story reinforced concrete building at 1406 Fourth Ave by John G Price. Projects include two story frame homes at 821 Thirty Sixth Ave N and 731 Sixteenth Ave N, Beattie Seminary dormitory, Harvard Investment Co reinforced concrete addition, and other large permits.
City Engineer Thomson announced proposed projects including sewers on E Cherry at Day to Massachusetts with concrete walks and grading on Thirty-second Ave from B Pike to the Albion Heights north line.
Assistant Corporation Counsel Elmer Todd said the city will begin mandamus proceedings against the state only after the state announces its rejection of the light bonds. It had been expected that a definite action would be adopted before this.
Residents are urged to attend a scenic drive event tomorrow night at 8 o'clock. The gathering will convene at the intersection of Queen Anne Avenue and Garfield Street to showcase local scenery and community spirit.
The case of Ernest V. Cowell versus John H. McMillan and the Tacoma & Roche Harbor Lime Co. was continued. Cowell was examined yesterday regarding business misconduct by McMillan. The hearing was adjourned for one week while books of the Tacoma & Roche Harbor Lime Co. and Staveless Barrel Co. will be examined.
J A Hall has obtained rent totaling 13892 dollars from the city of Seattle on the Reese Street improvement warrant in 1891.
Mrs Thomas Platt arrived in New York today and refused to confirm reports of family troubles. A coachman named Hedges reportedly left Tiago Lodge for Washington, and Piatt is understood to plan a trip to the capital.
Haakon and the queen with the crown prince of Norway landed in Copenhagen for their first abroad official visit since the coronation. The arrival marks a significant royal engagement with Norway’s delegation traveling together on this historic trip.
Olympia reports Gov. Mead, pressed by Washington duties, must decline an Ohio central committee invitation to visit and stamp the state in political interests.
A 3 year old boy, son of Mr and Mrs Richard Thompson, was killed when a horse kicked him at the family farm near Grandy Lake, about 26 miles from Hamilton. Authorities investigate the incident.
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