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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1906
Page
7
Superintendent Weymouth states no cars for load handling as congestion rises. The Northern Pacific and agents face limited capacity, with efforts to secure more cars from foreign lines and their own fleet failing. Services pause until the rail yard congestion eases and cars become available again.
Confused OCR notes describe a trip plan through Alaska and Yukon with visits to various states. Mentions Oregon to meet Gov. George Chamber, then travel to California and then east.
A Seattle based voyage aboard the excursion steamer offers a day trip for couples and families. The ship departs at 9:30 and sails to scenic points along the Sound with return by 5:30.
The Meadows meet opener runs fast on Sept 1 with Chief Hueh winning 15 to 9 over Mimo and Canele placing near 1:48 odds. Black Gem captures the second race at 5 to 1, with Black Eyes second and Ladera Usird at 10 to 1.
On the Seattle Whidby Island Everett route Camano will sail at 4 50 with water checks at Galbraith station. Excursion tickets for East Sound and Cress Inland on Whatcom sold. Buckman sails for San Francisco with full cargo. Jeante departs tonight for Gatovan and Alaska routes. Ohio sails Tuesday for Nome with high berth demand. Chinook barge to Frisco in tow of Meteor. Rapid Transit steel barge for forts around the sound. Gray expects early coal strike settlement affecting water seamen and longshoremen. Robert Dollar resumes San Francisco service with a new crew.
Prosecuting Attorney Mackin filed information this morning charging 25 year old Phillip McGuire with exiomy. The examining trial was postponed to next Saturday.
Rumor swirls in Philadelphia financial district that Frank Hipple president of the Real Estate Trust bank fled to Europe after a body was substituted for his at the morgue and a private funeral was held. Officials deny details and the coroner is unavailable.
A brush fire rages this afternoon between the Old Renton line and Lake Washington near Atlantic City threatening many homes at 3 o clock. Women and children fight the flames as men work in Beattle. Fire marshal notified in morning, no aid yet.
Evelyn Wrench editor of the Over Seas Daily Mall of London registered at the Butler announces he has completed a journey through the United States and Canada in the interest of his paper and leaves tonight for home.
Hazel Atkinson aged 11 daughter of Mr and Mrs Ben Atkinson died suddenly this morning from hemorrhage of the brain. She was a popular young lady in Renton.
Steamer Edith arrived yesterday from Nome and will load Th tons of raile for the Seward Peninsula railroad. It will also sail to Vancouver to load coal for the road and probably call Nome again around September 12.
Charles Norman reports repeated intrusions by boys into a public building, accusing them of stealing lead and damaging his property. He seeks action from authorities to stop further trespasses and recover losses.
In Bellingham on September 1 estimates indicate about a million dollars in damage from forest fires in the Sauk river, Lake Whatcom and Mt. Baker districts. Officials describe the blazes as the worst in 19 years as flames sweep timberlands.
The Westlake Boulevard Addition Improvement club elected David Curtis president J Abeisith vice president Guat Btenbere secretary and P Johnson assistant secretary for the ensuing year.
In Quincy Massachusetts on September 1 the submarine torpedo boat Cuttlefish was launched at the Fore River yards. The ceremony featured officials and added to naval vessel construction progress during the era.
Local markets show steady supply and fair trading with open doors for shipments. Hilleworth departs from Ryan & Newton after two years to pursue real estate, receiving good wishes from street colleagues. Vegetables fruits and assorted commodities listed with prices and future restocking noted.
Twelve miners are trapped in the Mudlick mines near Mayking Kentucky as rescue crews work to reach and free them. The incident occurred as authorities coordinate efforts to stabilize the site and assess conditions for a safe rescue.
Thirty two Seattle Company No. 1 knights plan to attend October knights meeting in New Orleans and compete for prizes from 560 to 1500 dollars. A prior meeting added 1500 by subsidy to their trip, bringing the total to 3200 dollars for the venture.
Tessie SUR.919 30th av yesterday complained to police of mistreatment by her stepfather. Humane Officer turned the girl over to the matron during the investigation and found her stories later proved false. She had wandered streets claiming to be employed at the Seattle Woolen mill. Officer Clark will seek placement in a home.
Health Officer Grant Calhoun reports several diphtheria and typhoid cases in city and suburbs. He says the rise is not unusual and stems from people drinking contaminated lake camp water.
The county clerk reports over two hundred new cases opened today. September is expected to bring a busy fall term with many imper ae cases to be tried. No trial dates yet for Mather Mitchell and Mrs. Creffield's case.
The University State bank at the corner of Fourteenth and Forty second streets will open Tuesday morning after a change in leadership. Officers include Wilgn Allen as president and John J. Perry as cashier. The bank’s capital is $25. A new two story building is planned.
Police Judge John B. Gordon turned to the city last night after spending four weeks Vacallion seeking to restore order and focus as officials work through ongoing municipal matters.
L Patrick was arrested yesterday by Humane Officer Chirk on a charge of cruelty to animals.
President John Rosene of the Northwestern steamship and railroad holdings sails to Seattle on the steamer Northwestern after an extended Nome stay. He has inspected nearby rail construction and handled other important business matters during the visit.
Mary Leonard, mother of a two year old, asked the court for mercy after a third intoxication arrest. The court denied leniency as prior arrests weighed against her. Separately, the Star reports no voters in Booth Park willing to back canal bonds, with sentiment strong against the scheme, mirroring views in Cocergetown and other Duwamish valley locales.
Police received a letter from Norman F. Coon of Oakland California asking to locate his brother William R. Coon who came here five years ago. Three years earlier a man named Will Coon was killed in a railway accident and officers are asked to identify whether this deceased is the missing brother. William Coon once kept a saloon in Val Alaska.
Morning filings show Elisabeth May Price and Charles H. Price divorced. Bertha J. Wyt from Charlie Yester Wyte. A Lite from Ethel Lite. Rae Rows from Charlies H Rows. Alvi Johnson from Charlies Johnson.
The masqted schooner Alice Me was launched at the Seattle shipyard after repairs. Ballard hosts a Labor Day ball game between Everett and Ballard at Ballard Park, first meeting of the two teams. Funeral announced for 6 year old William Henry Dorn at 308 North 1 and Mount Pleasant cemetery. Reverend Wall preaches at Christian church with topics on The Power of Choice and Christ's Prayer for Unity of Church.
The text touts a high grade ore discovery in a shaft at 420 Alaska Ridge. It claims thousands of tons of ore, large future dividends for stockholders, and a plan to buy with easy monthly installments. Potential investors are urged to invest $190 for a claim promising up to 500 tons daily and yearly earnings near $4,000,000.
The Meadows card lists seven races with six furlong and longer sprints and a mile events. Notable names include Lady's Beauty Palomo Mordente Queen Cup Rustic Lady Quickmiride and six other entrants across the seven races with multiple 4-year-old and up claimers noted.
The Beattle Prangethcan Minis ters federation will hold its opening session Monday at 10 p m at theiet M K church. Dr Spaulding, manager of the Puget Bound Assembly company, will speak on the Chatauqua Mea.
A woman named Mia Giertroy Ovepek, age 70, was struck and killed by a train on the Northern Pacific track near Yearie while en route to visit her son in Cumberland. Deputy Coroner Winch departed for the scene to investigate the fatal accident and mangled body.
The local United States land office reports August totals: sales 9454.65, fees 752.66, receipts 10297.20. Cash entries 3, final homestead entries 11, homestead applications 6, unapplied 4, Indian homestead final entries listed. Indicates a $4000 rise from July.
Dr Herman F. Titus, now appealing a decision by Justice Alexander, was again arrested for violating the street obstruction ordinance. Sergeant Stuart and Patrolmen Bunnell and Jennings detained him in the incident.
The Clear Makers' Union No. 184 of Heattle has sent out many special match safes to business and public figures to advertise home made goods. The initiative aims to remind the public of local industry with the safes as a constant reminder.
Enjoy a day on the Monticello excursion steamer departing Plier No 2 at 9 30 am and returning at 6 26 pm. Bring lunch and family for a pleasant outing aboard the Monticello along the Sound.
Property owners learn fire insurance rates across the coast states have increased by 26 percent except for saw mill properties sprinkler protected and term risks such as dwellings and houses. The leading Fire Insurance Company of the Pacific Northwest still writes at old rates and returns 25 to 40 percent of premiums as dividends to its policy holders. Northwestern Mutual Fire Association of Seattle has saved over 17 000 policy holders and invites inquiries for properties meeting its standard.
An advertisement touts Oxbow property in Seattle promising rapid gains from a $200 down payment on a $1,000 lot. It claims the lot could be worth $2,000 in a year, with flexible credit terms and on-site sales staff at Monroe Street near South Seattle car line.
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