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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1906
Page
7
A four-masted berg named Iverna sits ashore near the Ceturrbta mouth after morning drift. Lafewavers plan overland passage to reach the wreck as low tide exposes the hull. no danger expected once conditions calm and the vessel dries.
The report lists multiple real estate transactions across the region. Frederick J and investors trade a recently completed house and store near Broad Mercer, with other parcels sold to G. W. Arbar and F. M, plus lots in Rosas addition and Westlake, with prices ranging from six thousand to fifteen thousand dollars. Deany & Ewing note the east and west shore parcels, including block 278 in Seattle.
News notes several property transactions including a two flats and two five room cottages sale near Fourth av and Han var between Lake and Pine, a 6 percent share purchase for the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul road, three acres within Kent city limits, and a Presbyterians church site sale offer at Fourth and Spring. McLaughlin Realty sold land to Loeb and Moynes for Independent Brewing at Oxbow for 45000 with plans for amusement resort vaudeville and athletic grounds.
Chairman Knapp of the commerce commission states in a letter that tariffs filed under the law name rates in dollars and cents and do not allow advertising to be paid with transportation or goods like potatoes or cotton. The Massachusetts Press association had asked about a new rate to affect advertising contracts.
The morning filing names Frank Lamb charged with burglary at Mecking on October 26 and A C Hurt alias Chesterfield alias Fuller with forgery on October 22. LIVELY Time OCCURS. Property owners of Thirty first avenue north appear before the city street committee this afternoon opposing street widening and regrading while not objecting to paving.
A fierce storm off Kinshin island Tuesday wiped out contact with three hundred fifty fishing vessels. Reports from Tokio indicate heavy losses and widespread damage to fleets.
John Lund a bunco steerer was arrested by Patrolmen Burkmas and Hibner after returning to Seattle. He had earlier been placed under arrest by Chief Wappenstein, received a 63 day suspended sentence, and now faces 124 days to serve with potential new charges of gambling after fleecing Hen Landman of 35 dollars with two accomplices.
Japanese ambassador Sinso Oaki met with Secretary Root to discuss Pacific coast anti Japanese actions. Root called the protests agitators notes and said exclusion from San Francisco schools arose from earthquake and fire unforeseen conditions. He warned Tokio may view the actions as a treaty issue but urged the city to clarify the matter.
Attorney George M. Walker will represent Judge Frater of the superior court at Olympia tomorrow where the Supreme court will hear Prosecuting Attorney Mackintosh's appeal from Judge Frater's verdict of insanity in the Mitchell Creffield murder cases. Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Miller will present the prosecution's arguments.
A 14 year old girl Myrtle Boyd seeks annulment from F W Boyd after a marriage arranged by her mother Mrs Jones. Boyd, a foundry draftsman from Youngstown, fled after a warrant for his arrest on a bigamy charge was issued. Evidence includes letters between Boyd and his Missouri wife detailing duplicity.
Fire at W H Lord & Bon sawmill on Division Street, Ballard, began around 3 am and burned rapidly due to strong winds and lack of fire equipment. Four sleeping workers reported flames starting near a nearby shack as a total loss was confirmed.
Judge Frater spent the morning hearing objections from a number of residents in the matter of Beattie city petition for laying and constructing Beventhav. Much wrangling characterized the proceedings.
A report to the Merchants Exchange notes the Steamer City of Brattie will arrive at 689 o clock tonight from southeastern Alaska, with two data overdue. In Port William Ontario, Oct 26, the steel steamer Snyder departed for the east carrying 140000 bushels of wheat, the port's largest cargo yet.
City Engineer W A Clement and Vancouver Comptroller G O Gibson arrived in Seattle to study Seattle's local improvement assessment. They discuss shifting costs from the city to taxpayers and aim to revise Vancouver's entire improvement system after meetings with Seattle officials and Judge Frater.
Street committee discusses widening Eastlake Avenue to 80 feet with several property owners present including women. Petition shows broad support among owners except for those of Republican and Mercer streets.
Walley Korkt an 11 year old boy tried to board a street car at Becond and James. He fell against a brick pile and sustained injuries to his leg and chin. He was removed to Providence hospital for treatment.
Damage proceedings began before Superior Judge Albertson in a case brought by Redford seeking 1999 dollars against the railway company. The plaintiff alleges injuries from working the night shift during September 190%, with internee involvement claimed.
The city park board accepted the deed to the Thacre park tract presented by J M Frink at the chamber of commerce. The site is for a connecting link between university grounds and Washington Park, completing the park plan.
A financial ledger item notes bank clearings for October with figures 127.72 and 030,086.78 and an increase over the same date last year. The entry also lists numbers 85, 1996 and 8599 193.94, indicating comparative totals and miscellaneous codes.
Property owners formed an improvement club to pave Hellevic and Summit avenues and install an electric car line. At a meeting at the Broadway garage, officers were elected including President Edwin F. James and Secretary H Sexton. Beattie Electric may seek city council franchises next Monday.
The attorney general issued an opinion to Clarke County prosecutor W W Parks confirming that a state teaching certificate is granted only to applicants who show 27 months of teaching, at least nine in state public schools. The nomi nee must file with the auditor proof of nine months teaching. The state certificate suffices as proof.
In Snohomish the high school football team will travel to Tacoma for a Saturday game. A drowning occurred when Ernest Hradner attempted to raft across the Stillaguamish near Lampoon’s Peak. the raft broke and he drowned. A house fire at Tom Anderson’s home left two children badly burned. one child died and the other remains hospitalized in Brahomish hospital with little hope for recovery.
In San Antonio on October 26 Judge Themas F. Graham outlined that 18 men had been chosen for the grand jury to probe graft charges in city administration. One juror remains to be selected.
London’s store at 1111 Seconday avenue announces a Friday morning sale offering all ladies hats at half price. The promotion targets money saving shoppers and runs between a quarter past and a stated hour.
City business includes a 12th Avenue meeting of property owners to decide width and regrading, a conference on engineering work with Rudolph Herring and City Engineer Thomson, and another plan to reopen lands in townships 36 and 39. Fire damages the Epler Block elevator motor, costing about 75 dollars. A Chinese funeral for Tom Gin Chow is noted, with burial at Lakeview cemetery. Judge Frater cases and Titus hearings are delayed for illness. Building permits issued for a hotel and church on Well Lake Avenue and several two-story structures on Thirteenth Avenue North, totaling tens of thousands in value.
James Rh. Pierce, Pacific coast agent for H. J. Heinz Co, died suddenly at his home at 1222 Sixteenth Ave N. He had worked with Heinz for 14 years and spent the last eight months based in Beattle. He is survived by his wife and one daughter.
Funeral services for Lee Nellie second assistant engineer of the steamer Banta Ana were held from Renney-Watson's at 2 PM. The services, conducted under the Marine Engineers' Association, honored a member who was killed Monday in the line of duty.
Motcomb Co reports a carload of heavy draft horses received and available for sale at their sales stables located at 1212 Western Ave. Main 167. The listing emphasizes the new stock and sale location for prospective buyers.
J. H. McFarland of Pennsylvania was reelected today as president of the American Civic Federation in Milwaukee. He leads the organization after the annual vote extending his term.
The civil service commission cleared Patrolmen A. Brown and W. Donlan this afternoon after charges were brought by J. C. Matthews.
Tomorrow morning from 8 25 to 9 o clock 1111 Beconday London will sell any lady's hat at exactly one half the regular price.
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