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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1906
Page
7
Fragmented OCR text describes a lake area at the south end and mentions a cottage with a newly constructed beamed fireplace conversion. It references street grades, a Capitol MOL fine, and a small amount of money noted as $1.08, with scattered garbled phrases and names.
Reading fragmentary notice reveals Century Realty and associates in Alaska offering property deals. Mentions Reed, Galt, Boonie Heights, and related sale lingo. The text hints at a local real estate listing or advertisement with several named individuals and places.
Readable text sketches a large corner scene with teens and a man named Corey near a machine. The wording is garbled but hints at a contemporary event or incident at a street corner. No clear dates, organizations, or outcomes are identifiable from the fragments.
Local glass workers union No. 188 served notices on all glass firms in Beat tle demanding a wage increase of 60 cents per day. They now earn $1.50 for ten hours. They also seek a fivehour workday. Some firms may strike if demands are refused. W P Fuller manager said no notice was received.
The Grammar Amateur League opened with football games at Woodland Park and Lincoln Park. I. F. Day beat Cascade 16 to 0 while Rosas failed to show for the Warren game. Central School beat Franklins 17 to unknown, Longfellows defeated Columbias 22 to unknown, Dennys defeated West Seattle 10 to 0.
M. W. Hendricks, an employee of Standard Clothing, fell five stories in a freight elevator shaft yesterday afternoon. Deputy Coroner reports he boarded the elevator after 1 PM, clothing snagged at the fourth story, dragged to the fifth, then dropped to the shaft bottom. He died at home without regaining consciousness.
A special meeting of the high school board in the assembly hall featured Prof W F Geiger addressing the evils of cigarette smoking and ordering an end to all smoking on school grounds and at Lincoln Park. He discussed the upcoming football game against Whitson College, predicting a hard match, and the session closed with loud school yells.
Mrs N C Newman 92 Fourth Ave North wife of a Seattle street car conductor was badly burned about the back and left arm in a second story fire. She rushed to a room after a cry from her Dyeareid child and clothes caught fire. J Rushing 4 Toomer entered and smothered the flames and put out the fire under the bed. Mr Rushing also sustained burns.
Father O'Brien in charge of the fair at the holy cathedral announced it will surpass all previous city fairs. He reported that ten thousand season tickets have already been sold signaling strong public support.
Fred Kummer Ben Grant Percy Barnes Oscar Johnean Clyde Bowen L Hofeted and Coerorge Hall were arrested late yesterday by Sergeant Wilkes on charges of reckless automobile driving.
A civil service examination for clerks and carriers will be held in Seattle on November 21. Applications are due by October 16.
A Frisco boy, Joe Martin aged 12, is held on burglary charges after being found inside the Queen City Dye Works by patrolman Applequist. The youth offered no explanation for his presence and was arrested as dawn approached.
A two floor addition is to be built onto the city hall for the water department. Noise in the water treasury office disrupted clerks and drafters. The upper floor will be used for the engineering and drafting service. The addition costs 1200 dollars and was authorized at last Monday's council meeting.
The directors of the Washington Marine company will hold a meeting next Tuesday afternoon in Seattle to decide on a deeiaton for a new venue larger than the steam schooner Washing ton. Several directors who traveled on the Washing ton will arrive in Seattle Monday for the gathering.
J. B Haywood of Kent sent a mushroom grown on John Afremith’s Ortilla farm to expo headquarters claiming it is the largest in the region. The specimen stood 16 inches high with a circumference of 4 inches and weighed 15 pounds 12 ounces.
Two large building permits have been issued. A. M. Birkel receives a permit for a two story brick structure at 1019 E Pike St costing 17,000 dollars. Stirrat Goets gets a permit for a three story brick apartment at 901 906 Ninth Ave for 35,000 dollars.
Adolfo Decona a prominent chin a te dealer will depart tonight for Francisce and then proceed to South America China and Japan. His aim is to thoroughly introduce shingles into parts of the world where they are not yet a staple product.
Jack Preynham received a three year sentence in the penitentiary after being found guilty of forgery. The ruling was handed down today in the county court.
The testimonial performance for Angela May at Facan Hall on October 9 promises a social, musical and professional event with leading local artists and near professional talent. Miss May will perform new musical comedy selections with electrical effects as a big draw with rapidly selling seats.
The library board meeting originally set for last night was postponed and will be held next week. The delay affects scheduled discussions and decisions on library operations and programs.
Under Mc Kinley Circle No 11 Ladies of the G O A R Philharmonic Orchestra and St Cecelia quartet entertained a large audience at the Hotel Stander last night.
The executive committee of the Lumbermen's bureau plans a meeting this afternoon at the secretary Victor H. Beckman's office in the Lumber Exchange building.
Judge Roger S. Greene transfers a large lime deposit on the Skagit River in Skagit County to James A. Moore. Moore pays $50,000 for the claim.
A committee of Seattle Manufacturers Association calls on Rev. M. W. Haynes of First Baptist to protest the building committee's proposed action of sending plans east for the new edifice.
Laurelhurst on the Lake a prime Seattle residence addition draws eastern and out of town buyers. The Mclaughlin Realty Company markets Lake Washington peninsula lots offering unmatched scenery and future value. Demand has nearly sold out, with property values rising as eastern buyers boost interest. A strong near term profit is anticipated for early purchasers.
In Tacoma on October 6, John Herradorff, a janitor, returned from a nine day hunting trip, found no supper, berated his wife, drew a revolver and shot her, then killed himself by blowing out his brains. The 12 year old child witnessed the scene. Herradorff had been drinking all day during a family commemoration.
New York reports that after a Vanderbilt Cup event Tom shocked observers by praising the fallen racers amid tragic accidents. W. K. Vanderbilt, in a somber mood, declined further discussion noting his deep sorrow and low spirits.
Ella M. Houts resident of Stewart hotel Madison and Sixth avenue sues the city for 2500 dollars claiming personal injuries from a fall on a defective sidewalk plank on Third Avenue between Columbia and Marionets on Sept 22.
Detectives Corbett and Adame arrested Joe Swanson and Kdward Cody in the morning and booked them without charges. They were held for further investigation after authorities reported that their actions aroused suspicion.
The steamer Excelsior arrived from Seward with the rest of the Ore gon crew including Chief Engineer Otto Dole First Officer Robert Lane Second Officer Kel L. Kenney Third Officer Ed M. J Hene Freight Clerk Barnes and second Steward H Hollmer.
The Steamer Jefferson of the Alaska Steamship Co. reached early this afternoon from Southeastern Alaska with 19 percent passengers and $213000 in gold aboard. BE Murphy, to oversee a large ditch project in Tanana district, was among the travelers.
The Senator of the Pacific Coast Steamship line arrived this afternoon from Nome with 227 passengers and 200000 dollars in gold aboard. Among the travelers were survivors from the steamer bh which was wrecked on the lower Yukon River.
M. J. Heney, prominent contractor for the Orcas railroad project, arrived this morning aboard the steamer Cottage City from Skagway. He will head east to conduct business related to the railroad construction in the user section.
The city undertakes laying and maintaining steam and water pipes in select streets. Work involves trenching, pipe installation, and scheduling to minimize disruption to traffic and daily business. Authorities urge residents to follow posted detours and safety notices during construction.
The Evangelical Ministers' Federation holds its October gathering next Monday at 2 pm in the First Methodist Church. Robert Speer will speak and lead a session of physical culture exercises for the clergy.
William G. Coxe of Harlan and Hollingeworth Wilmington ship builders reports inspecting many shipyards in the west and states they compare very favorably to those in the east or abroad.
At Eastman office in Room 20% Colman Hidg a large portion of Magnolia Bluff residents signed a petition urging the council to start grading streets laying sidewalks and water mains immediately. Others are urged to sign to secure required support as Buena Vista Addition grows in demand with plans to improve Twenty eighth avenue west to the Buena Vista line and rush to completion by early 1910.
A telegram from Whitehorse Tennessee announces the death of A. B. McEachern, publisher of the Whitehorse Star, from appendicitis. He was a well known newspaperman in the state and is a son of L. H. Heidinger of Dessinger Station, 26 miles south of Seattle.
Police Judge Gordon yesterday found BR Lyons A Russuto and B BR Nerve street merchants guilty of maintaining a nuisance and imposed a fine of 19 dollars on each.
Martin charged with permitting a gambling game in his room at 1560 Piret Ave has asked for a jury trial. Police arrested several others for playing poker there a few days ago and it is said that Martin controlled the game.
Fiert Peak, a 12 year old boy from Kirkland, left home last Monday and has not been seen. He is 5 feet tall, brown hair, even features, and weighs about 120 pounds. His father urges police to assist in locating him.
S. E. R. Middleton, once a Pike at, a barber, was arrested at his home on Fifth Avenue last night and held at the city jail awaiting action. Relatives say he had recently been released from the Steilacoom asylum, but an assault was reported again last night.
Labor leader and Longshoremen's union member James Cuthbert married Mary Smith of the city on Thursday evening.
Rex Beach author of The Spell ova preached Beattle the morning on the Viecterta from Nome accompanied by Dave King. Beach heads north for material for magazine articles and plans to stay in Seattle for three or four days before heading to Chicago for the production of the potters slated for October 16 in Chicago.
The executive committee moved the Cathedral fair from Third and recasts to the Erickson bulld on Firet and Union. The latter, one of the largest in forty, has been donated to the deNittes by John Erickson.
Temple services feature Rev. George Roberta Cairne at 11 a.m. on Indwelling Power and 4 p.m. on Bermains on the Mount for the Twentieth Century. Tabernacle services with Rev. Martin John Dean at 11 a.m. on The Christian and His Wintertime Amusements and 4 p.m. on The Weakness of Woman.
A pastor A L Chapman presents morning topic The Mret and the Beat and evening topic The Ideal Young Woman at Viret Corner Broadway and Waat Olive.
A community notice lists multiple congregations with service times and pastors. Plymouth Third Ave and University hosts Rev Francia J Van Horn with morning worship and evening study. Pilgrim Broadway and Republican features Rev Edward Lincoln Smith with morning and evening services. Union Queen Anne area details Rev J Vincent Hoswater morning and evening messages. Edgewater Whitman Ave hosts Rev Williams Kautner with rallies and sermons. beacon Hill notes Rev Worthington preaching morning and evening and other churches follow.
The schedule lists Rev J H W Gowen as pastor with services at 11 a.m and 3 p.m including sermons "Fhot Ashes" and "Devwid, Bon of Jane." Rev J P K Llwyd leads later with 1 a.m and 9 p.m sermons titled "The Moral Influence of Communion" and "The Victories of the Humble."
The notice lists sermons by Rev W. H. W. Rees at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. The Swedish Rev John Oval presents The Account of a Minister at 2. Followed by a farewell sermon. Minister Rev FF Drake preaches at Haven.
The article lists Rev M A Maper and Rev J M Wilson among pastors delivering addresses at a church event. It notes holy communion and the reception of members at 11 a.m and 7 40 p.m with a citywide rally and prominent speakers from across the city in a Presbyterian setting.
Piret Church of Christ at 812 Sixth Ave offers services at 11 a m and 7 p m with the sermon Are Sin, Disease and Death Real? Sunday school at 12 m. A testimonial meeting is set for Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock in the Free Reading Room, 924 Alaska Building.
The idle Spiritual Berence Boel ety meets at AL W hall 1938 Piret Ave tear Virginia. Rev Nagell Porter leads service at 4 pm with lecture by the pastor followed by messages and occult demonstrations by Dr Aliixon D Almer on Your Forces and How to Use Them. First Spiritualist Society hosts at Knights of Pythies hall with Edith Cobb as speaker and messages. Lectures 3 pm and 5 pm with circles 4 30 pm and platform tents in the afternoon.
The Theosophical Society Seattle Lodge hosts two lectures at 1420 Second Ave. Pioneer branch presents A C W Kaill on True Freedom or ration at p m. Mia Jennie 8 Clark introduces. D W Phipps discusses The Masters of Wisdom at 8 pm on Sunday.
The service at Boylston avenue Unitarian Church corner Boylston and Olive presents Rev. W. D. Rimonds as minister. The morning program includes The Best Gospel to Preach to Wayward and Suffering Humanity and John Wicliffe The Morning Star of the Reformation.
T. J. Marah district elder of the Free Methodist Puget Sound district will preach at the First Free Methodist Church corner of Pine and Terry. This is the regular quarterly meeting.
Idaho Insurance Commissioner Edward L. Liggett reports on Pioneer Live Stock Indemnity Co of Seattle after examination. He commends conservative policy, prompt claim payments, robust surplus, and a well run accounting system under capable officers, predicting continued growth and credit to the industry.
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