10 Sep 1906
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1906
Page
1
Seattle records show the city lighting plant reports earnings and surplus for 1906 with monthly figures. Superintendent Youngs notes operating expenses and interest totaling thousands, with rising surplus as revenue grows despite claims by the Seattle Economic League.
The Star reports on the Seattle light plant finances with Youngs projecting 1907 earnings and a 756 664 28 profit next year while noting that rates have been cut and private capitalization remains contested. The piece discusses rate increases, private ownership concerns, and the department receiving new applications at 106 a week.
A Seattle Star summary dated Sept 9 1906 attacks a Seattle Electric circular alleging cities sell plants to private carriers after failed municipal ownership. It cites Marion Oregon as an example where water is municipally provided and lighting costs are higher under private control. The article labels the circular as a freak and questions its claims. J M Frink and Charles Osner are named as Economic League signatories.
The speaker, Godwin, urges voting for a municipal system and argues for interurban terminal facilities to boost city growth. He claims taxpayers would save on interest and bonds and compares past water bond fights to today, praising public ownership over private control.
The Pacific Coast Steamship steamer City of Topeka, en route from Eureka to San Francisco, struck rocks in a fog near Point Arena early morning. The vessel sustained a glancing blow but headed for water and reached port by 1 PM after pumps were operated. passengers slept unaware until near harbor. The ship will enter drydock today.
A. Bell, inventor, tests a wireless powered airship from the earth. Reported milestones include lifting power of about 76 pounds and a proposed 2½ horsepower engine driving dual propellers at 260 revolutions per minute. Bell believes the craft could reach 140 miles per hour against light winds.
A massive avalanche in the mountain township of Kwareli swept Sunday, burying about 250 people. Rescue teams have recovered five bodies so far from six feet of mud-filled debris.
A city driver testified to transporting flour from the sunken Mariechen to the Palace bakery on Dist end Madison. He said in April he moved two wagon loads totaling 109 sacks for use in food manufacture at the bakery.
A dispatch reports a flood disaster in the Kwarell district near St Petersburg costing about 300 lives. Rescue operations continue as officials assess the damage and aid efforts unfold.
Steve Adams, freed on habeas corpus and rearrested for the Lyte Gregory murder in Denver in May 1964, will not have a preliminary examination for several days to allow an Colorado officer to arrive.
The second section of No. 14 Southern Pacific express from San Francisco to Los Angeles derailed at Bencliff near Carpenteria. Thirty passengers were injured, with several serious. Notable injured include Clara Lawlor of Los Angeles, Mrs. Mary Petram of Wash ribe, Mrs. Elia Long of San Francisco, instant messenger George Wilson of Oxnard, W Gorham of Los Angeles, and Mrs. Charles A Gartill of San Francisco. An emergency party led by A W Taylor departed for the scene. Further details awaited.
Inspector Place sealed a permit to add a sixth story to the Eitel building at Seconday and Pike for 11700. The Eitel brothers pursued the permit after an initial denial, with an appeal to the board of public works granted on condition of upper structure changes and reinforced concrete by cast iron pillars.
Warsaw reports indicate at least 56 soldiers and 200 civilians, mainly Jews, were killed in two days of rioting in Sledice as troops assault Jewish communities. Famine threats emerge as bake shops are destroyed and six buildings burn amid continued clashes.
The Star reports difficulty obtaining a published member list from a club. H R Clise notes a request was sent to headquarters in the Washington block, but the list remains unavailable. Officials cite internal restrictions and claim the list could not be supplied at that time.
A garage under construction collapsed in Mineola killing two workers and injuring five others. The incident occurred today and authorities began investigations into the cause and safety compliance. Local rescue teams rushed to the scene as neighbors watched.
Mrs Arthur Kline who was paralyzed on a Green Lake car last Wednesday died this morning at Providence hospital. She will be buried from Fremont Undertaking company 616 Ewing st next Wednesday at 10 am. Rev John Ovall will conduct the funeral service. Mrs Kline is 34 years old and leaves a husband and two children.
Charles Cummings appeared before Judge Gordon for drunkenness and disorderly conduct after a street check pass incident. The check case collapsed due to faulty evidence, and he received three days on the chain gang.
The Seattle Electric Company and political agents claim a universal transfer system exists under the current franchise, yet they deny transfers from North First Avenue cars to Union Depot bound cars. Passengers from Queen Anne Hill Ballard North Seattle Interbay Smiths Cove Cedar Street and Virginia Street face two fares or long walks, amid assertions that transfers are against rules.
City officials released figures showing the reserve credit now exceeds any prior period. Auditor Agnew and Comptroller Carroll provide data from assessed property values and total bonded debt, proving the city has a large remaining borrowing capacity despite opponents' claims.
The defendants Maud Creffield and Bether Mitchell face potential insanity proceedings after their lawyers requested a sanity commission. Judge Frater named Drs. Ames Snyder and Turner to assess the women. If found insane, they would be committed to the Oregon state asylum with Oregon witnesses slated for testimony.
At an early date the Seattle Retail Grocers association will invite manufacturers to a meeting to discuss how both bodies can cooperate to promote Seattle made goods. The plan aims to boost local production and distribution through coordinated efforts.
H. D. Stanley pleaded guilty to drawing a $7.16 check without funds and passing it. He was sentenced to one year in the penitentiary. Stanley, well known in Seattle, was formerly a preacher.
Seattle grain traders opened the wheat pit at the Merchants Exchange with brisk speculation and heavy activity for two hours. October wheat bids reached 68 cents, with oats at 23.50 bid and closing at 23.76, a strong advance for opening day, while barley stayed at 20 bid.
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