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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1906
Page
5
In North Seattle a vacant house reportedly holds eerie activity with artisans who found queer signs and a string of odd happenings. A plumber who fixed the bathroom fled in fear after supernatural sensations and failed repairs, leading to the building remaining vacant and hard to rent.
A disjointed report outlines a handyman who took repair jobs at low bids and inflated charges. Several contractors report similar experiences as the man allegedly underbids to obtain work and then overcharges.
A clerical omission at Western Washington Hospital for the Insane led to two deaths not being recorded. Abraham Bursch and John Fay were listed as living in the asylum records though they had died years earlier, causing a mismatch with county clerk notices and prompting a corrective discharge entry after discovery by Dr. Arthur Caloun.
County treasurer Matt Gormley reshapes tax collection by ending favoritism toward political workers. He reports 1966 personal tax collection above 90 percent and recovers delinquent taxes from prior years, exposing past lapses that left active party figures underpaying.
The Washington state Supreme Court dismissed the appeal of Arthur D. Jomea & Co against Spokane Valley Land & Water Co. over an injunction on irrigation ditch operations. Attorneys failed to perfect the appeal by the October term deadline, and the court pressed that ignorance of session times is no excuse.
Seattle employment agencies face a new ban from Chief Hee Wappenstein who orders signs removed to keep sidewalks clear. The rule targets street-side advertising that drew crowds and caused congestion.
West Seattle city attorney Kienstra explains the Amos Brown estate suit about unpaid 10 percent liquor license fees. The case seeks to determine whether state law or local practice governs the license funds, with the city claiming the dispute resolved and ready to pay the owed amount.
City Engineer Thomson and the board of public works approve local improvements on Madison Street from Ninth Avenue to Terry. The project cost is 3519.55 dollars. Sandstone block paving is planned. Water mains on Thackery Place and adjacent areas have been completed.
Albert Frank of Bothell checked a suitcase and a new suit case at the Union depot. While his train was delayed he lent his checks and returned to claim his belongings, only to learn another man had presented the checks and taken the goods.
New York socialite Misa L De Groot bought Mahomet the prize bulldog for $6,000 and insured the animal for $5,000. Mahomet won blue ribbons at the Bryn Mawr dog show and is described as broad breasted with wide forelegs and a stone crusher jaw. The dog now resides at 262 West 22nd Street with De Groot.
General Daniel Grenseup and other rail executives told the railroad commission that the recent distance tariff order is the state rate making power. They argued changes require hearing or 20 days notice with possible appeal by a shipper. The commission refused but granted ten days plus six more to perfect an appeal, as requested by the railways.
The San Francisco Examiner will publish a 100 page special on October 21 titled San Francisco Six Months After. It promises the first comprehensive account of the metropolis rebuilding after the disaster and will detail reconstruction efforts and progress.
The Grand presents The Freedom of Susanne with Jane Corcoran James M Brophy and a strong company under Arthur C Alsten for the first city run. A Dolla House and In the Bishop's Carriage share the bill with Beate selling tickets tomorrow morning. Liebler Co brings Sere Wiggs Viela Alien and others. four nieces open Sunday. a Wednesday matinee features A Millionaire Tramp. The Lighthouse to the Sea appears at Third Avenue. Lauriette Taylor portrait giveaway tonight. Viola Keene souvenir photos Saturday. The White Caps premieres next Sunday with Frank H Daniels and Harry B Cleveland. Star Theater offers a multi-act vaudeville bill. Lois Theater’s Arabian Nights and The Charm of Music draw crowds with next week How Master Butted In.
Two resolutions filed with the secretary of state authorize a main line extension from Spokane toward Trent by ten miles and plan a new branch route along the north bank of the Snake River to connect with the main line in Whitman and Franklin counties, totaling about 40 miles.
Sneak thieves are said to be operating in several department stores over the past few days causing trouble for police. A large store on Bec Lane reports a lady's silk raincoat stolen from the cloak department yesterday afternoon.
Jay MacDonald who runs the cigar stand at the Lumber Exchange building was arrested yesterday for conducting a dice game called 26 or baseball dice. He intends to fight the case in the higher court if necessary. Will H. Morrie was retained to defend the case by Joe Beppf H. M. Prince and other Gaur dealers.
Edward 8 Curtis, the well known local photographer, is in Portland where a paper devotes two columns to his work. Mr Curtis is exhibiting his pictures.
John Murphy an expressman was sentenced to 90 days in the county jail for drunkenness and mistreatment of a horse. Pat Manning a saloon swamper charged with assaulting Charles Bloomfield fruit stand proprietor over till duties received three days in jail.
An OCR fragment advertises hand loaded shells from A. L. Mall at 1111 First Ave for hunting trips. The offer mentions rental firearms for hunting, indicating a local shop promoting supplies and gear.
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