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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1906
Page
8
The railroad commission in Olympia reveals that last year the Northern Pacific added a single passenger locomotive while reducing freight engines due to accidents and wear. Investigations show delayed shipments and inability to procure cars despite claims of maximum effort to meet rising traffic.
Olympia reports that J J Schively, formerly in charge of the state insurance department under Secretary Sam H Nichols, will withdraw his resignation from Spokane where he led the Pacific Live Stock association and return to assist Nichols in the state office.
A morning visitor at Seattle free employment offices claimed to be an honest man aiming to clear his name of accusations as a telltale. He said neighbors’ water shutoffs and alleged reports to an inspector sparked lingering retaliation, despite appeals to Supt. Young and Civil Service Secretary Grout.
O. B. Helcomb Co. has purchased Jolliffe & Co located at 1212 Western Avenue. The new owners plan to retain a large stock of heavy and medium draft horses for sale or draft work.
Judge Cook declares Trans Atlantic Fire Insurance exempt from earthquake clause liability in a case involving A F Newberg. He finds evidence shows the fire was not caused by the earthquake and orders judgment for the plaintiff.
Ontario premiers gather with federal authorities in Ottawa to discuss provincial subsidies and other issues. Boundaries and representation for maritime provinces, along with Niagara Falls preservation, are on the agenda.
Readable fragments describe a bakery counters display of syrups soap bars and molasses with invitations to visit the counters and see tempting goods at reasonable prices. The text notes syrup quart cans and various soap items.
A major blaze in Los Angeles at the Chamber of Commerce building caused about 100000 in losses, with water damage accounting for 80 percent. The fire started on the upper floor where the Merldld office and composing room were located. workers continued typing briefly in smoke before abandoning their posts. The cause remains unknown and an investigation is underway amid suspicious circumstances.
A long delayed measure to reshape city licensing duties was taken last night by the civil service and salaries committee. The ordinance to appoint a license officer under the city treasurer was rejected, while a new post titled license inspector was introduced and referred for study. The Marah position will be ended and the new role, likely under air service rules, will appoint the officer with a salary of monthly and a total of 2000 dollars to the city, possibly leading to a replacement for Bel Marek whose competence is questioned by officials.
A man with eleven occupations on his registration card files for a civil service position as a skilled laborer. He lists office work twelve years, sales three, watchman four, cook one, fireman, cashier, farm and garden teamster, carpenter, shingler and waiter, with some work mixed in. He claims he always makes employers’ business his own, a feat praised as a Carnegie medal worthy effort.
Gov. Mead and Spokane business men traveled to Lewiston Idaho to attend the opening of the Lewiston Idaho interstate fair. The visitors will be guests of the Lewiston Commercial Club during the event.
Especial Paul Swanneo of New Westminster and Dr. Bell-Irving of Victoria announce a large scale herring curing and shipping venture for the Australian market. A processing plant will be set up near Nanaimo with exports from Scotland to support operations.
A promotional note invites shoppers to London's at 1111 Becondav to learn about Universal Ranges and Heaters. It touts over 16 000 satisfied users and urges a visit to Seattle’s bargain store the next day for expert guidance before purchasing.
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