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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1906
Page
6
A murky extract discusses city light costs for 1907 with Lamb from the lighting department and a finance committee noting an estimated $155,000 in annual expenses. The text questions prior reports and hints at conservative estimates and payments for commercial Meriiting, reflecting confusion over official accounts.
In St Louis on October 19 the bank, after weighing the issue, appears to abandon reform talks for the moment citing insufficient time to pursue the complex changes. No further discussion was planned at this time.
Fragmentary note indicating J. G. Lampe was assessed a sum by Judge Morris. The context mentions a marine laundry but details are unclear and incomplete.
Keth McMurran, 16, arrested on charge of stealing a $40 watch and chain from his vest pocket. Seattle petitions forvarday lay out take a step toward condemnation. October deaths total 85, mainly tuberculosis pneumonia and typhoid. Steamer Kiteap to drydock with six foot bronze propeller, speed 22 mph. Mary A Lovejoy granted divorce from Samuel A Lovejoy amid profanity and temper. EB Lund, a teamster, charged with cruelty to an animal? case, details unclear. Dr H F Titus socialist orator case postponed due to sickness. First Methodist trustees to choose site for new building. Steamer Toe reaches southeastern Alaska, Seattle Electric files track upgrades on the Interbay line.
An advertisement touts cash as the key to advancement and urges opening a savings account at the State Bank of Seattle, promising 4 percent interest semiannually and a quick path to financial improvement.
The Great Northern announces double tracking on a former line and a special rate of one fare plus $10 for the Trans Mississippi Commercial congress in Kansas City, with tickets on sale November 14 and 15.
An advertisement touts Mapleine Flavoring Extract as the best and pure flavoring, backed by Crescent Mfg. Co. The copy promises a superior maple syrup flavor when mixed with sugar and water, urging readers to try a bottle from their grocer.
The revenue cutter Grant will be auctioned on Nov 14. Charles Ro McCormack & Co of San Francisco chartered the steamers Tampico and Meteor to haul lumber to San Francisco. Steam schooner Washington 14 is expected in port tonight from San Francisco with a cargo of combustibles. Steamer Olympia of Northwestern Steamship Company passed Cape Flattery this morning with 583 passengers from Nome and will arrive tonight. Melville Dollar, L H Gray & Co, due in Seattle tonight from San Francisco with oil and candles for Staichard Oil. The vessel has just had an overhaul and resumes service between Seattle and San Francisco.
The famous sloop Gjoa captained by Lieut. Hansen arrives in San Francisco this morning after Roald Amundsen navigated the far northwest passage. Receptions will honor the crew before the vessel proceeds to Seattle to be turned over to the stock company planning to buy the renowned traveler.
Gen Pershing designated as commander of the Department California with headquarters in San Francisco. He succeeds a previous commander whose name is not fully legible in the article. The appointment marks a strategic shift in the regional command structure.
Streets committee insists on waiving damages in petitions for widening or grading only when the city directly benefits. Finance and street committees unite in stance to refuse favorable reports where claims to damages are not waived, marking a firm policy shift to cut city payouts.
Mrs Pretie Hansome, a Seattle society favorite, praises Bartell's Red Cross Drug Store for their handbag sale. A one day Saturday special offers Bic handbags at 55c, a 1.59 handbag at 1.00, and a world renowned $3.00 handbag for 2.26, inviting customers to inspect and compare prices.
Brief notices describe Frank J. Lamb Machine Co plan to build a 40 by 80 foot two story foundry costing about 6000 dollars, with nearby Madrona car line. Ads tout cheap quick sale values and small investments in properties and equipment, including a chicken yard, hotel lodging, and a “Sees 4 ovens” shop, with various terms and cash options.
Committed water damage reported yesterday near Eagle Harbor as repairs to the schooner William H. Smith proceed in drydock with stripping recaulk and sheathing planned. In other items, racing starter Mrs Deser died, a potato crop famine looms in West Ireland, and Lt Cmdr Knepper takes command of the Almirante bay survey expedition.
A man recounts being struck and bruised and alleges the injury came from being held up on San Bruno road in San Francisco by two plainclothes policemen. The report notes the claim and details surrounding the alleged assault.
Co H Molcomb Co reports four carloads of heavy draft horses received for sale at their Gales Stables located at 1212 Western Ave. Main 1671. Buyers may inspect and purchase at the stable premises.
A woman believed hiding in the city is linked to a theft that took $170 in cash a $100 check and clothes. Reports from Tacoma and other cities note accidents and incidents including a fatality near Fitchburg and a grandstand fire at Toronto with losses near $200000.
W B Hutchinson Co offers $15 suits on the second floor with values equal to higher grade imports. Located at the corner of Second and Union, shoppers can find affordable men’s business attire.
Fragmentary OCR text references a decree and term for Capitel I with unclear details. No full names, dates, or places are recoverable. The readable bits hint at a legal or ceremonial proclamation but lack concrete facts to summarize meaningfully.
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