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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1906
Page
4
A rich man quotes the need to give children advantage while noting most fortunes arise from poor origins. The piece argues that criminal law legacies fail, and inheritors often lose wealth without effort. It praises struggle and self denial as sources of character and strength across society.
A verse describes sweeping reform across towns and services from postal to dairy and print. It praises reform from sea to sea while noting irony that all is changing except the speaker’s own core. The tone mirrors a dateable lament on modernization and its uneven reach.
In Spruce Street lodgings Monty, called Monterey, recalls a social scene with Pheme Grier, the independent girl he loved. Clint learns Monty’s grief after a sudden death and a secret plan to deliver a message to the dead boy’s bride, tied to a awaiting northward farewell.
Officials say grading on the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railway from Tacoma to Sumner is nearly finished. No track laying yet from Sumner to Mack River Junction where it meets the Columbia Pacific Sound line. The new right of way runs north of Puyallup River through Sumner Awbern Kent Orillia to Black River Junction, leaving a ten mile gap to Attle for usage by the Columbia & Puget railroad connection planned by Milwaukee & St Paul.
A dispute between the streets department and the wooden sewer on Washington Street extends into the bay under Railroad Avenue. Heavy rain and tides rot a 210 foot wooden box under the tracks, forcing slow, costly repairs. Temporary wooden pipe to be used, with stone replacement planned next summer when tides allow.
A miscellany of letters and jokes from readers and contributors. Snippets include requests for brief yarns to win prizes, humorous exchanges about stepmothers and Hooligan, and a vignette about American success and unlikely nicknames. The text blends light fiction with community notices and informal banter.
In Cork Mra O'Toole and Mra Garrity remark at the wake that Mr Hooligan looks natural as a man still living. The note adds that he had spent 20 years in America and was visiting Cork for the first time to see friends.
Washington D C Oct 26 E W McCormick promoter of the Aetna Banking Trust company was arrested on a charge of conspiracy connected with its wrecking and jailed in default of 2000 bond. Prosecutors allege he conspired with John Hoagg cashier and others to defraud creditors by a false certificate of deposit. Warrants are not out for the others.
The county commissioners awarded four road contracts this morning. Ranmwel Hible will build the Poeneugh road for 2400 dollars, Thomas Alesander won the D M M Thomas bid at 92646, C C Bayder will handle the Milian road for 9676, and Pred Nelson will construct the Jamen Clarks road for 460 dollars.
Ray McDonald and A. N. Palmer were tried in Judge Gordon's court for shaking dice for cigars and fined 59 dollars each. Will Morris filed an appeal and bonds were set at 100 dollars.
Jamestown Missouri October 26 robbers forced entry into a bank vault securing two thousand seven hundred dollars before fleeing the scene. Local authorities search for the suspects.
General Bingham ordered every clothes officer to patrol in uniform after 6 PM tomorrow. Plain clothes men will be appointed by the district inspector to reduce go between services and improve efficiency on the force.
Following a general meeting resolution the Commercial Club approves improvements to depot lighting. L B Young, superintendent of the city lighting and water department, writes the club secretary he will take up the matter soon. Seattle Electric Company also signals willingness to cooperate. BN Brooks Co messages mens underwear at 1351 ind Ave.
In Kiel military court Lieut. Keeneve of the artillery was sentenced to five years in prison for possessing bombs. The case, heard this week, centered on illicit explosive materials found in his possession and linked to security concerns within the unit.
A plea urges readers to start an account with the State Bank of Seattle with just one dollar. It emphasizes independence and family protection, promising 4 percent interest compounded semi-annually to grow the bank book in your pocket.
An optical firm invites patronage for expert eye testing citing knowledge and facilities. Schuchard Optical Co at 1207 Second Av emphasizes proper testing by specialists.
A six year old may wear a crisp little outfit made of Panama suiting in dark green and brown plaid with a bright Indian red overlay. The red front coat collar cuffs are scalloped and heavily stitched. The red tie and black patent leather belt complete the description.
W G Potts was discharged as trustee of the Diller estate by Judge Yakey this morning. He received $5,500 for his services as trustee.
The funeral for J. R. Pierce will be held at 2 o clock tomorrow afternoon from the First Presbyterian church at Fourth av and Spring st. The rites will be under the auspices of local lodges of Ki ks and Masons.
Seattle shoppers may save on women’s handbags at Pertell's Red Cross Drug Store 610 Second Ave. The store offers a four fifths discount on new styles from Sam priced at $10. Limited to tomorrow only.
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