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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1906
Page
7
A revised contract directs the Washington transit project under new command. The agreement shifts control to San Francisco officials and outlines a $41 budget, affecting the Washington state timetable and public works coordination.
Fragmentary notice features a street name Second Avenue and remarks about ranges and bargains. It references a store and experts offering assistance with no cost, but the text is incomplete and does not provide clear event or outcome.
Partial OCR text shows a chaotic note mentioning Seattle area streets and places like Green Lake. Elements include references to a stall or stallholder setup, prices, and a call to visit or come to a cited location. The fragment lacks clear dates or full names.
Fragmentary text mentions car line and quick sale terms, prices, and possible real estate or property references. Names, dates, and locations are illegible. The passage appears to describe a sale lot, improvements, and market terms but lacks coherent facts.
Ballard council members debate delaying the Learyay boulevard project tied to Lake Washington canal bridge plans. Some residents threaten protests against annexation supporters and voting councilmen. Also reports cite arrests, a typhoid illness case, a blocked street by a wagon, social plans, and building permits in the Ballard area.
Lambermen's bureau to work with that organization in their suit against the Northern Pacific Railway. Shinglemen will use boxcars in the effort while involved as gondola cars. Reports hint a warmer berth for farmers as railroads aid wheat shipments. Contractors finish. HH McInnes and P A Harrington of Portland at Seattle hotel after closing Fort Carey contract.
An ad text notes a person feeling ill on the street and promotes Carter's Headache Bromos and Dyspepsia Tablets at low prices. It urges readers to visit Bartell's Drug Store at 610, promising money savings on stock. The copy reflects early 20th century newspaper advertising tone.
Willam Constantine detained after an attempt on his son in law Joswe Mall last Tuesday. Attorney Vince Faben says Constantine will post $10,000 bail supplied by friends and be released with Judge Frater's expected approval. Jesse Hall, the victim, remains hospitalized at Providence Hospital.
O. F. P. Burrows petitions the Washington Supreme Court to restrain Harbor Boom Company for a boom extending in front of his farm that prevents children from crossing the river to attend the district school. The case raises whether a booming operation can deny children their education.
Grand jury in federal court issues warrants for the arrest of seven defendants including the Delaware Lackawanna and Western New York Central Brooklyn Cooperage Co Northern Steamship Co and two cooperatives the American Sugar Refining Co in alleged violations of the anti rebate law. Indictments relate to rebates allegedly allowed by the sugar trust with warrants to appear tomorrow.
W A Bradford Jr of Cincinnati was today elected president of the Wisconsin Central railway in Milwaukee, announced by the Scripps Telegraph Service.
The senior class voted to order class pins for members and senior roll teachers. Principal Mr. Kirkpatrick and Franklin High School principal Mr. McKowen will receive a pin. The social committee schedules a Halloween entertainment at Renton Hill Club House on Friday October 26 with games and dancing.
Word from Point Conception California reports the steam schooner Shasta wrecked on the shore with heavy seas. The ship's cargo is saved while the vessel is pounded to pieces.
A library dedication is planned for the new library but no opening date has been set. Librarian Emilth received a letter from Andrew Carnegie regretting his inability to attend the ceremony. The opening will occur later in the month.
The Star Mator notes a correction about a claim that the Columbia City Improvement Club demanded the council resign. The meeting debated annexation of Columbia as a separate ward, but consolidation of several towns would require a complete council resignation and new elections.
Strait Steamship and owners of the steamer Alice Gertrude contest a $5,000 salvage claim from Michael Tallak and the tug Colman in federal court. They argue the Gertrude was never in danger and the Colman did not face peril. they contend $156 is the proper charge for services.
The Washington Education Association will meet in Bellingham during the holiday week in December. The 1965 gathering at North Yakima drew 463 King County members, indicating strong regional turnout.
A committee of 25 delegates from executive labor bodies attended the council meeting to discuss municipal street railway petitions they had filed. The proposed topics did not come up for consideration.
The Moore Investment company sold 17 lots in University Park Addition to H. O. Shuey for 28000 dollars. The deal details include purchaser H. O. Shuey and the University Park tract transfer.
Citizens of Ravenna park hold an election to decide incorporation as a fourth class city. At 2 o'clock only 14 of 16 possible votes were cast, with results strongly favoring incorporation.
No sessions will be held in the federal court until Oct. 16. Judge Hanford is presiding at Tacoma, continuing courtroom proceedings as previously planned.
The superintendent of the Anti Alcan League of Wachter ton returned this morning from a 4 10 days visit to the eastern part of the state.
The West Seattle city council last night approved an ordinance creating Local Improvement District No 4 for all streets north of Broadway from California Avenue to Sunset Avenue inclusive. Estimated improvements cost twenty eight thousand dollars.
A work train collided with a freight near Richmond Beach at 6 38 last night delaying traffic on the Great Northern. No injuries were reported.
The notice advertises Universal Ranges and Heaters with over 10 000 cataloged items. It invites readers to visit the store and consult experts about ranges and heaters. Address and operating details are provided for in person inquiry.
The railroad commission pressed for access to records on cost of construction from a company that previously refused entry. Commissioner Lawrence and Brigadier Milette traveled to Portland to obtain the data and reassess the timetabling and pricing implications.
An explosion at the Dupont Manufacturing plant in Tamauta Pas Octde killed four workers and injured several others. Many bodies were unidentifiable, with one man’s foot blown through a plank as the plant was completely demolished.
Republican nominee Hughes delivered a lengthy address praising Hearst and railing against corporate control. The remarks were well received by supporters and highlighted of the candidate’s stance on media influence and business power.
Charles K Hughes republican gubernatorial candidate spoke before a large crowd in Mt Vernon on October 5 delivering a sharp challenge to Hearst over corporate condemnation and benefits. He accused Hearst of reversed views and criticized taxes aiding corporations while defending his past stance.
Application filed by D. Atimpeon with Building Inspector Mace for a six to ten story brick hotel. Permit sought for a $60,000 structure to be erected on Fourth Avenue and Pine Street. Lower floors to be used for storerooms.
The Civil Service Board reviewed charges against Sergeant Sprengle suspended Sept. 15 for 40 days and to be reduced to patrolman upon return. Allegations include dereliction of duty talking with friends on street corners failing to remove signs failing to report socialistic meetings and failing to produce evidence. Testimony cited torn signs on Sept. 14 but delays due to streetcar accident. Proceedings were taken under advisement along with Patrolman Parr’s conduct case.
The Washington Papal Suffrage Association plans its twelfth annual convention at the Labor Temple on Friday and Saturday. Prominent state leaders will attend with three sessions daily. Friday evening will honor Susan B Anthony and Susan Lord Ornea in memory.
The text notes the arrival today of Toni Det 6 Upee, the liner Kateer Wilhelm It, with mention of Arthur Heinzam and Mme CP Huntington.
Jenn Connors was arrested on a charge connected to Louie Grim event involving Over House Wine Liquer company. He allegedly obtained 36 dollars under false pretenses after presenting a forged certificate of deposit for 130 to A Fienigen and took possession of the certificate. Later authorities learned the certificate was stolen.
Night Mareha Olson of Georgetown was found nude except for a coat at the east end of the viaduct over the Northern Pacific tracks. He was jailed, where he reportedly fell into a trance.
The Board of Education held the regular monthly meeting and fixed the tax at 6 percent mille for general expenses.
An ad declares Red Cross Drug Store at 610 Second Avenue offers cheaper manicuring tools for one day. Items include Cuticle Scissors and Toe Cuticle Knives at 48 cents, Alaska Ivory Nail Polishes and Nail Files priced low, inviting customers to visit tomorrow for savings.
A local store invites shoppers to visit and view its ranges and meat products at 1111 Second Avenue. The notice promises many satisfied customers and urges readers not to decide before seeing the selection in person.
The state supreme court altered Lambert Boughneesy s name to James Lambert upon his petition. He says he has used the name Lambert since eight years ago in the theater and married eight years ago. He previously served as deputy under Cudihee.
Joe Swanton a pharmacist at Swift Pharmacy is not to be prosecuted and is released from jail following the decision. The case against him has been dropped and he leaves custody.
The council postponed the hearing on protests to street vacations raised by the Union Pacific until October 22. The protests will go to the streets committee in the interim.
The council last night approved an ordinance licensing and establishing lunch and popcorn lands in the city. It sets a license limit south of Yewler Way and imposes a $10 fee for night operations and $25 for daytime business.
Vancouver reports Robert Miller, from Blaine, was sentenced to fourteen months at hard labor in New Westminster jail for stealing the valise of Bellingham manager Morgan of the Bellingham ball team.
P Page, an inventor, and C Lee, a bartender, were arrested this morning by Patrolmen Mason and Osbourne after being found smoking opium in a Chinese den on Washington Street.
Congressman Tawney and Senators Carter and Hopkins conferred with the president in Washington on the political situation today.
C L Bagley reported to the council on bids for water trunk lines on Ewing Street and Twenty first Avenue. The lowest bid for the mains on Ewing Street requires an additional 1,372.19 dollars and the bid on Twenty first Avenue 612.70 dollars.
The steam schooner Delhi of the Pacific Coast Steamship Company departed last night on her maiden trip to California carrying 800,000 feet of lumber and other general freight.
The steamer Santa Ana was towed into port last night and remains at Pier 4 with pumps active to prevent sinking. She will be discharged and moved to Moran Co dry dock for damage assessment.
The Grand Rapids furniture firm has purchased a large tract near Georgetown in Oxbow from Van de Vanter-Davie for 27000 dollars. Construction will begin immediately on a broad factory intended to manufacture all kinds of furniture and become one of the coast’s largest plants.
The city council upheld the corporations committee's recommendation to pass the ordinance granting Seattle Tacoma Power the right to lay steam pipes and conduits along specified city streets despite the mayor's veto.
Detectives Adams and Corbett arrested B D Graves John James and H Harvey Wesley three colored Northern Pacific porters accused of stealing a diamond valued at 300 dollars from a conductor. The porters had access to the conductor's belongings and are being held.
The Tailor offers business suits for men emphasizing individualized fit. Promotes a refined woolen selection and warns against flashy fashion. Located at 1016 Second Avenue, serving businessmen with tailored attire.
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