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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1906
Page
3
Rough conditions slow Oregon hop picking in Willamette Valley as harvesters report many acres unpicked and only a small portion of the crop gathered. Downtime and labor shortages hinder progress across the valley.
In a fragmented dispatch from Portland Maine, plans to rearrange wireless stations for the Asiatic fleet are described. The report notes ongoing work for a year or more to set up apparatus on the far eastern fleet, mentioning the Atlantic coast and the Gulf of Saint Lawrence region.
A four foot monument to the late President wh was placed on the west front of the Capitol today. The memorial, completed after months of preparation, is now in position behind a surrounding fence.
A fragmentary report describes a September afternoon near Everett with a steamer from Seattle, two sport craft, and a tense near collision while lumber concerns and local officials are named. The text mentions The Washington Lumber Company and officers including J Jones and Jesse A., with no clear conclusion.
Secret talks between Hill and Harriman at 87, Paul, reportedly settle a dispute on the Firthavy south matter. Edward Harriman spent a day with the Great Northern president, with plans kept tight, news telegraphed to New York, market nerves calmed by Thursday morning settlement notices.
A life buoy from HM M 8 Conder was found on the coast at Vancouver, B C. The vessel sank off Cape Plat t? ry in 1961 with all hands drowned. This is the first artifact recovered from the ship.
William J. Bryan, with wife and daughter, left Cincinnati for Bedford, Virginia, where his daughter will enter school. The Commoner will resume his tour after arrival.
In Waukegan a report claims twelve Mormon elders work among the Dowlettee to push immigration to Utah and assert Dowie adhered to their faith for five years. A separate case includes John Johnson suing for divorce citing wife’s alleged spitting and threats to kill, seeking custody of a child.
In a bold move, Ravenetton Our Sim Ie targets the business mens trade, pressing Wera Values and W. and Hutchison Co. for a second and Union dispute. The episode highlights high stakes in the local market and corporate frictions shaping oversight and commerce.
Mary inquiries for The Quinn Brooks Reelty at 506 Marion report strong demand for cottages priced 2000 to 3000 and vacant city lots. Buyers seek quick turnover. agency asks owners to list properties with them to meet demand.
Olympia court voids 1890 act criminalizing contractors misrepresenting payment of labor and material bills stating the title protects builders though the dictionary ties the term to contractors. Ruling overturns J. Clark conviction in Seattle after constitutional defect found in the act’s title.
George Sheppard, arrested by Humane Officer Clark, faces charges of stealing food from Capitol Hill homes. The alleged theftes allegedly led to food deaths across the city as his two young sons disposed of the stolen goods. Three girls reside at the Home of the Good Shepherd. their mother is hospitalized. Sheppard had been released on suspended sentence for leaving Beattie but violated it, is rearrested, and must appear weekly with earnings to fund the wife’s needs. failure to appear could bring further punishment.
The program lists race results with winners and places at Loulevitle and Windeor. At Loulevitle first race Piauribie 2 to 1 wins with Anna Ruskin second and Frank Pleeh er third. Second race Lustic 3 to 1 wins with Malleable second and Royal Legend third. Third race Hannibal Bey 2 to 1 wins with Ethel Day second and Fronte hac third. At Windeor J Gentzberger 5 to 2 wins with Charley Ward second and Fra swer third. Second race Merry George 2 to 1 wins with Geo Perry second and Reuben third.
San Francisco on September 14 reports a long line of depositors at the Hibernian bank as it opens, though smaller than the prior day. The bank is meeting all withdrawals and many in line bring funds for deposit. Officials are pursuing those behind the rumors that sparked the panic.
The Alaska Coast Co. seeks one additional steamer for the Seattle to westward route. Portland and Bertha run the line, Jeanie is chartered for winter, and demand now calls for four ships. Offers to acquire Faral lon or Dirigo were rejected. Capt. Omar J. Humphrey travels to San Francisco. Plans cover two new ships and a winter build, to be ready for next summer.
The steamer Mattie C Hover was wrecked early yesterday on an inland above Wallula in the Columbia river. Engineer Marria was drowned.
Pa patrolmen Crandell and Wright report arrest of Robert Johnson on Washington Street last night after catching him in the act of begging.
Captain Amundsen, famed for completing the northwest passage to Rogie City, is due to arrive in the city tomorrow aboard the steamship Saratoga. Also aboard are Alaska- Yukon-Pacific exposition representatives J A Nadeau and J B Chilberg, who have been promoting the fair in the far north.
The San Juan Fish Company announced today the season price for silver salmon to canneries after a consultation with other fish firms. The wholesale price for this season remains essentially the same as last season.
The Ko komo club invites attendance at an opening ball at Eagle's Hall Saturday evening. Admission is 60 cents with ladies admitted free. Meier's orchestra will provide music.
Steamer Indianapolis overhaul at Moran yards between Seattle and Victoria. Whatcom on run to San Francisco tomorrow. Steamer Kaga Maru expected September 21 with heavy silk cargo. Serapia to sail from San Francisco tomorrow then to Seattle after nitre discharge. A G Paschke, Pacific Coast agent, to visit Everett en route to San Francisco. Cheewick arriving at Tacoma and loading, record long voyage of about 20,000 miles in 03 days. Panny Dutard chartered to load lumber at Everett for San Francisco. will rename her fish mag. Olympia arrives from Nome nine days ten hours after leaving port. Gale conditions reported near strait as steamer labors in heavy seas.
North Forestry Agent in charge of United States Department of Agriculture inspections arrives by steamer Jefferson to study the Alexander Archipelago reserve spanning about six million acres in Southeastern Alaska. He will report to Gifford Pinchot, chief of the Forestry Service, in Washington. Also noted is JW May of Colby Washington injured after being struck by Cedar es car No 103 at First Ave and Marion Street.
David Van Alstyne, general superintendent of motive power for the Northern Pacific system, has resigned. The resignation was accepted and no successor named. Alstyne, based in St. Paul, visited the coast three months ago and stayed four weeks.
Delegates at the Bryan League convention endorse direct primary and Bryan for 1908, back good roads funding, judiciary and school separation from politics, and accountability in county offices. No party contests. proxies barred. order of nominations set. Workingmen's League request to endorse cleaner politics is tabled.
Real estate in the Lake Union district surged as canal bonds passed. Lot 11 and 12, block 96, D T Den afth addition sold for 8161 660 to Mil Freeman. Other parcels, including parts of D T Depny and Denny’s fifth addition, traded near 310 000 to 340 000 through Dexter Horton & Co and McGraw Kittinger. Front foot values rose from 80 90 to 100 110 dollars on the lake shore.
Averat and Ayerst report multiple real estate transfers. The south 30 feet of lot 4 and all of lot 5, block 66, A A Dentt's addition, fronting Seventh Avenue, sold for 75000 to C F P White of Grays Harbor Commercial. Ayerst also notes the sale of Capitol Hill Division No. 2 parcels at Seventeenth Avenue and Prospect Street for 4500 to T J Gorman from Dr B C Kilbourne. Robert Ashland bought most of block 3, First West Seattle Division from William K Green. deal handled by Ayerst & Ayerst.
Citizens report complaints about blue and pia posters on poles and private property. Chief Wappenstein vows enforcement and has assigned night watchmen to catch violators and prosecute to the limit.
Attorney General Webb and Placer County District Attorney Robinson filed rebuttal affidavits to those of Murdoc Adolph Weber whose execution is delayed by the governor's reprieve. It is believed Weber will hang on September 27.
Sam Ferger accepted Jamen Coffroth's offer to fight Jack O Brien at Colma on Thanksgiving afternoon. The fighters will share two thirds of receipts, each earning one third in moving pictures. Freight transport for hay to Alaska remains scarce with double compressed hay rates at RRR4 per ton on the steamer.
The Daniel Fuhrman tailor shop advertises a wide selection of imported and domestic woolens in Seattle. It promises correctly tailored garments that look hang and fit right to the Furhman way. Location given as 1016 Sec onday.
The Steamer Jefferson arrived from the north this morning carrying 81 passengers including W. H. Hile a leading Juneau mining man and J. L. Herehberg a Fairbanks and Dawson merchant.
The Bee Hive department store on Pierny and Cedar grows from a 1900 start to a large brick building at 2619-21-23. A. Lawson and later T Lawson emphasize undercutting rivals, offering best value for the least money, drawing trade from across Beattle and Booth Beattie, with $66,000 in goods displayed in six years.
Arthur and Calder announce circulars listing round trip rates to the Knights of Pythian national convention in New Orleans October 16 to 25. Beattle to Paul and St. Louis priced at 45.55 dollars, Beattle to Chicago 02.15 dollars.
The Chicago Milwaukee and Paul railroad filed an application in the Northern district land office for a right of way across a half section of land to reach the northeastern part of Adama county near Lantz Washington on the Pokoy Rock Lake Lind Ellensburg extension route.
The Northwestern Steamship Co plans a premier winter service from Seattle to westward Alaska. Vessels Oregon Saratoga and Ha Clara are to sail via the outside passage with schedules being arranged by General Passenger Agent Moe McKicken.
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