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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1904
Page
8
The lighting committee discussed a $300000 bond for extending the municipal electric plant. Daulton and Mullen clashed as arguments shifted to distrust of housing extensions and timing. Engineers suggested using existing funds and tax levies, with a spring vote possible if more money is needed.
Colonel BD Crocker, inland revenue collector for Alaska Washington and Idaho now in Nome, plans strict enforcement of liquor packages carrying five gallons or more to stamp bulk sales. Thatcher, cashier of the Alaska Franking and Safe Deposit, named internal revenue stamp distributor to bolster enforcement against hootch makers and whisky vendors.
Col Mills arrives in the city from the east and will inspect the local Quartermasters department along with a broader survey of military conditions in the Puget Sound district. Display of pants buttons noted. Herald.
Mullen won final passage of the Third avenue regrade ordinance amid council trepidation. Property owners and protesters warned of court battles over damages and delays, while federal and local interests argued the plan would delay the federal building project.
Three armed robbers pursued by a man named Gillbert Fitepatrick who, returning home from a midnight call, ran them down with his auto after they pointed revolvers at him. The robbers fled when surprised by his unexpected maneuvers, marking the first time an automobile was used in Chicago as a defense against highwaymen.
Chehalis city council receives franchise applications from promoters of an interurban electric road linking Olympia and Chehalis. Forest fires rage along Lewis River threatening properties in Huntied Columbia. Puget Sound conference of the Methodist Dytecope church meets at Montesano. William K Hearst and wife occupy a houseboat and plan several days fishing on Kootenay Otter lakes. Chehalis 18 again war over cows running at large. council orders special election to resolve the issue. A Lawrence, called unbalanced, arrested near Mukilteo for attempting to drag Mines from her cart. Great Northern track incident noted. District Attorney John Manhing and Sheriff Tom Ward of Portland declare gambling must cease. Miss Jean M Wood known as Jean Joggies applies for citizenship in superior court at Bellingham.
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