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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1906
Page
8
Madrid reports a rapid recovery with wages up about 50 to 59 percent higher since the American war, mining and industry expanding, new housing and public works under way in Madrid, and Spaniards investing heavily, including former Cuban residents returning home.
Governor John H. McGraw received a letter from California Governor Pardee and acknowledged Major F B Clarkson as special commissioner for the Alaska Yukon Pacific exposition. Pardee said he would use his power to secure state appropriation for the fall.
The municipal ownership executive committee asked the city to constrict double tracks on Westlake and Fourth avenues for the city's benefit. The request was referred last night to the corporations committee by the city council. Automobile races today at the Meadows offer 500 dollars in prizes.
W K Gordon of 116 Pike street faces a potential ban on free speech as police arrest and witness testimony unfold. He defends his actions after protesting the arrest of an intoxicated 18 year old trying to board a Madison streetcar near Mifet and Madmon avenues. His trial, scheduled for tomorrow, seeks witnesses to prove orderly conduct.
The city civil service commission announces exams for dozens of posts at 1M Fourth Ave South starting October 2. Openings include Civil Engineer, Assistant Engineer, Draughtsman, Clerk, Patrolman, Firefighter, Marine Stoker, Pilot, Electrician, Lineman, Carpenter, Laborer, and more with various job titles and requirements. Application forms available at the office. deadline near September.
Immediate after the quake a San Lorenso well spouted fire salt water and inky water and then white water that cleared after days. The facts emerged in the trial of Ward Clark salt-borers against A N Dethiles son seeking payment for well boring.
Fresno, Cal September 18 The question arises over the legality of a contract signed by a married woman under 18. D W Selpher seeks possession of his 70 month old son now with his wife Edna Selpher who was 15 when married. The couple separated.
The Loyal Legion of the United States commandery of Washington plans a banquet at the Lincoln hotel tomorrow night with remarks by Judge Hanford and General Canning of Spokane. General Canning is the department commander of the Grand Army of the Republic for Washington and Alaska, with Judge R.A. Balle to toast the President of the United States.
J A Douglas of Bassett Nebraska asks Seattle police to locate Flora Marshal formerly of Richland County Wisconsin. He informs her father died leaving her share of a large estate. she is about 38 to 40, left home after a family estrangement and was last heard of in Seattle two years ago. Also reported a tug Favorite damaged after collision with the Burnside Ram on the river, estimated $800 loss with bulwarks and guard shattered.
Honolulu dispatch reports the Restorer will assist Capt. Metcalf aboard the Mongolia. The Iroquois will depart tomorrow and the Manchuria, not badly damaged, will have boilers repaired locally and then sail to San Francisco under her own steam in about two weeks.
Special train excursions leave Seattle for the fair September 16 through 22 with round trip fare of 3.60 including fair admission. Excursions depart at 6:20 pm on the 18th and 7:70 am on the 20th, pickup at the Seattle city ticket office corner First Ave and Yesler Way.
The firm holds eight thousand acres of premier oil and asphalt land in the Athabaska district, reflecting its expansive control over key resource territory.
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