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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1906

Page

7

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Committee forms to govern exposition subcommittee details

A 100 member committee is appointed for an exposition project with chairwoman pW Brintal and members including D Totten J D Sherrick PF Reed Parker Watson Allen Holmes R tureh P Patterson K Cravens Pieh May Wiewell Privat Williams etc. The group aims to secure subscriptions and oversee exhibit organization in Ravenna.

Wit MH Pee Commercial Chub Chatrine Pw. Brintal Willie D. Totten Nichols Cheatander Sherrick A. Reed A. KE Ker Watson Allen KB. Holmes Ry R Tureh JR Patterson K. Cravens Pieh May Aayes T. O. Wiewell A. R. Privat N. Th Feck A. Willameon Ba Ward Rewerter T. Kitt Minkler

Beclannan Car Stake Question Debated in Chicago

Victor MH Beckman of the Lumbermen's Bureau led a Chicago committee to settle the car stake issue. expected to determine tomorrow night.

Victor MH. Beckman Lumbermen's Bureau Chicago

Captain J W W Troup Arrives From Victoria Amid Yosemite Sale Talk

Capt J W W Troup, superintendent of the Pacific steamship line of Canadian Pacific, arrived in the city from Victoria. His remarks about a Seattle voyage seem minor unless tied to the recent purchase by a Seattle firm of the steamer Yosemite.

J. W W. Troup Pacifice Steamship Linen Canadian Pacific Railroad City Victoria Troup Yosemite

City Officials Back Booth Opinion on Seattle Bond Purchase

The adverse opinion of Attorney General Booth on the state's purchase of Seattle municipal light bonds is approved by city officials. The question of ordinances passed at adjourned council meetings has not reached the Supreme Court, with prior rulings upheld. Corporation Counsel Calhoun plans to sue again, arguing adjourned meetings are cheaper than a special election.

Booth Seattle Superior Court Supreme Court Calhoun

Rumor of Western Mill Property Sale Near Lake Union Confirmed

J A Brace of Thace and Herbert confirms the sale of Western Mill company property at the south end of Lake Union to a buyer unnamed by Brace. He cites the price as around 500 dollars and provides no further purchaser details.

Western Mill Company Lake Union

Steamer Abbi to Open Dry Dock for Survey

Steamer Abbi arrived from the north last night carrying fish and general freight and will open the dry dock at Moran's for survey. The AKI ran aground on its last trip northward at the San Juan islands but no serious damage is believed to have occurred.

Abbi Moran's Aki San Juan Islands

Boat launch nearly sinks as crew escapes drowning

In Hoquiam on September 25 the steam launch Jeats Mamberg and W. Turrick was swamped several yards from shore with only the owners aboard. They narrowly escaped drowning as the craft drifted ashore and was badly damaged on the rocks, later towed in by the launch Hieleys.

Walters Urges Merchants to Keep City Alleys Clean

Bapt A L Walters of the streets department demands merchants stop sweeping dirt from stores into the streets. He vows to enforce cleanup in the business district to preserve cleanliness.

A.L. Walters Streets Department Cty

Senator Spooner Departs for Wisconsin Amid Mantle Pleas

United States Senator John C Spooner left last night for Wisconsin. He was greatly pleased with the Sound country joe Webbech mantles and Bho mantles at Bpinning’s. The note suggests local merchandise interest and travel context.

John C Spooner Wisconsin Joe Webbech Mantles Dic Bho Mantles Bpinning S. Gee

Board Acts to Require Fire Escape on New Three Story Block

The board of public works vows to protect human life by enforcing fire safety on new construction. A contractor proposed a three story building with a single fire escape and central stairway but was told to add front and rear exits to meet ordinances. City Engineer Thomson notes that lessons from fatal incidents demand stronger protections.

Board of Public Works Mace Thomson

Chauffeur Charged Over Dripping From Machinery

W H Chappele, a chauffeur, was hooked at the police station last night and charged with letting a drip from a machine fall. He was released on $19 bail as police enforce a new council ordinance on drips from machines.

W KH Chappele Haat

1905 Meeting Backed for Seattle by Rail Officials

Letters received by Henry K. Reed director of exploitation of the Alaska Yukon Pacific exposition show strong railroad support for the 1905 meeting of the American Association of Traveling Passenger Agents. Delegates are promised backing for the convention at West Baden, Indiana next month.

American Association of Seattle Henry K. Reed Alaska Yukon Pacific Weet Baden Ind

Little steamer Dora to arrive Seattle for winter

The littl steamer Dora from Vaides Seward to Dutch Harbor Alaska will reach Seattle shortly for winter layup. The Santa Ana, tied up for a month, plans to depart October 1 to take her place in service.

Dora Vaides Seward Dutch Harbor Alaska Seattle

Jurors Drawn for Trial of Adams at U S Assay Office

A panel of 100 petit jurors is drawn for the case of George Edward Adams accused of embeslshment at the United States assay office. Returnable at 16 o'clock Tuesday morning November 20. The usual juror pool is about 2¢.

George Edward Adams United States Assay Office

Interstate exhibition opens amid big Spokane crowds

Spokane reports the 10th annual interstate exhibition opened yesterday attracting huge crowds. Officials promise a strong fair with clean facilities and a positive outlook for event success.

Spokane

Prominent Oregon stock dealer killed at ranch

Prineville Ore December 25 report states Bell a prominent stock dealer was murdered yesterday at his ranch twenty miles from Prineville by a shepherd employee who fired a Winchester while aroused from bed. The murderer was arrested and the motive remains unknown.

Ore Bell

Alaska Pacific exposition stock subscriptions reported

The OCrat voluntary subscriptions show HB W Cummings city consultant subscribing 250 in stock. East head offices and Seattle based Craft tribes respond. The Biin onde Manufacturing company pledges 600 in stock.

Ocrat Hb W. Cummings Craf Seattle Biin‘onde Manufacturing Company

Revenue Cutter Perry Reaches Port Townsend After Aleutian Cruise

The Perry arrived last night at Port Townsend ending a three month summer voyage to the Aleutians. An officer aboard reports witnessing the eruption of a new volcanic mountain on Bogester Inland.

Perry Port Townsend Aleutian Inlanda Officera Bogester

Steam schooner Delhi accepted for Pacific Coast service

The Delhi completed its trial trip yesterday afternoon and was accepted by the Pacific Coast Steamship Company. It will load lumber at Everett for San Francisco, with an average speed of 12 knots over six hours.

Delhi Pacific Coast Bteamship Company Everest San Francisco

Dan Bast Heads to Vancouver for Canadian Foresters Meet

Dan Bast president of the Bhin sie Mille bureau travels to Vancouver to attend the Canadian Foresters' annual meeting where the lumber business will be discussed.

Dan Bast Bhinsie Mille Bureau Vancouver Canadian Foresters

Steamer Jefferson Arrives With Salmon Cargo and Treasure

The steamer Jefferson arrived from Southeastern Alaska with 144 passengers and treasure valued at 118 741.20 for local banks. It carried 13 868 cases of salmon and 50 tons of frozen fish. The vessel will sail tomorrow.

Jefferson Alaska

Seattle Electric Announces Wages Increase Next Month

The Seattle Electric company states in official channels that wages will rise the first of next month to retain workers. The move follows high turnover as many employees leave for better pay, with hundreds changing jobs monthly over the past year.

Seattle Electric Company

Fire engines purchase delayed awaiting staffing plan

The board delayed paying for two first class fire engines after approving the appropriation, noting there is no provision for manning the engines at present. The decision was reached at this morning’s meeting.

Osbornes estate counsel to travel for testimony

Corporation Counsel Calhoun with CP Mundy representing the Os borne estate trustees will leave next Saturday to take testimony for the city. He will be away about a month spending at least 10 days in Commeliont and substantial time in Arizona and Pasadena.

Calhoun CP Mundy Osborne Enat Commeliont Arizona Pasadena

Pneumonia Threatens Declared Illness of Mrs Oelrich

Mrs Herman Oelrich, confined at Meadowlands in San Rafael, after relocating from the East following her husband’s death, suffers a pneumonia attack that may lead to serious developments. She was taken ill last Saturday while at Meadowlands, the DeYoung county home.

San Francisco Herman Oelricha Meadowlands DeYoung San Rafael Mra Oelricha

Knudston's Boat Found Near Cook Inlet Discovery Site

Francis Be Myers a mining expert recently back from Lake Mfitlamna near Cook's Inlet tells of finding the boat of I Knudton the discoverer of copper there He was killed or died in that district years ago The boat was found in good preservation near the now abandoned camp showing the vessel used on the lake

Francis BE. Myers Mfitlamna Cook's Inlet I. Knudtaon Lake Tillamna Myers Seo Indiana Koudteon Knudison Jon

Vernon resident Andrew Duncan dies after overdose

Vancouver reports Andrew Duncan of Vernon died last night after taking an overdose of a sleeping drug. The incident is being investigated as a possible accidental or intentional overdose. Authorities have not released further details.

Vancouver B.C Andrew Duncan Vernon

Lord and Lady Playfatt Arrive in Seattle on Noontime Train

The Lord and Lady Playfatt of England reached Seattle today aboard the noon train from Victoria and continued southward on the Northern Pacific toward California without stopping. Ministers Meet Tomorrow at First M E B Church. The Methodist Episcopal Ministerial Association schedules a 9 o'clock morning gathering.

Lord and Lady Playfatt England Seattle Victoria California The Methodist Episcopal Ministerial Association M. EB

Miner Francia Myers Reports Rich Alaska Claim Exports

Francia M. Myers, a mining man, returned from Cook's Inlet where he has been exporting the claims of the Alaska Ultenmna Copper Co. He declares the claims are the richest in Alaska.

Francia M. Myers Cook's Inlet Alaska Ultenmna Copper Company Alaska

Canadian sergeant commits suicide in Vernon night

H. C. Thompson, from a well connected Canadian family and a former sergeant under Major Gat Lowand in the Boer War, died by his own hand at Vernon night after taking laudanum and boric acid in a deliberate act.

Vancouver B. C H.C. Thompson Gat” Lowand

Safe deposit advice from Watts of Perkins Co at Cherry Street

An advertisement urges customers to consider safe deposit options for valuable papers. It mentions Watts of Wm BD Perkins & Co located at 1 Cherry Street and promises proper safeguards against loss from fire and other hazards.

Safe Deposit Watts Wm, BD Perkins & Co Cherry St

Bank executive Stensland returns to New York in embezzlement case

Paul C. Stensland, former president of the Milwaukee Avenue State Bank of Chicago, landed in New York aboard the Pring Adelbert from Morocco in the custody of a detective and reportedly confessed to involvement in embezzling bank funds.

New York Paul C. Stensland Milwaukee Avenue State Bank of Chicago Morocco Pring Adelbert

Pacific Coast Lumber Makers Meet Saturday Discuss Shortage

A meeting of the Pacific Coast Lumber Manufacturers resecration will be held next Saturday after noon in the Lumbermen's club. Representatives from Oregon Washington will attend to discuss car sales and car shortage questions among other subjects.

Ctab Hrntteth Columbia Oregon Washington

Pen clerk resigns at state penitentiary in Walla Walla

Walla Walla news notes the resignation of W L Cadman from his pen clerk post at the state penitentiary. Frank Breed of College Place, a tailor, succeeds him. The brief item lists Breed’s address as 604 Ardmore Avenue.

Shipping Moves At Oriental And Broad Docks

On the front, British ship East African will discharge cargo at the Oriental dock with work starting tomorrow. British ship Rajore will load Hour and a general cargo at Broad at dock. Italian ship Malta has discharged and will load lumber. Steamer Excelsior sailed south from Valdex last night. Steamer Buckman sails for San Francisco tomorrow.

Oriental Dock Rajore Broad Malta Excelsior Valdex Buckman Xaila San Francisco

Lon don's Bargain Display Misses Coats and More

An old storefront ad lists prices for Misses coats at 2.98 and 2.94, blue red and gray options, plus ladies calico wrappers and polka dot waists. Children’s sailor hats priced at 75 cents with location at 1111 Second Ave.

London Second Ave

Stranded Whalers Set for Southward Travel from Arctic Fleet

Stranded whalers from the Arctic fleet, brought to port by the relief ship Robert Dollar, will sail to Frisco on the steamer Centralia tomorrow. They appeared before the U S district attorney regarding allegations of cruel treatment of whaling crews.

Arctic Robert Dollar Frisco Centralia United States District

Green Lake approves canyon route street rail plan

The Green Lake improvement club approves Mayor Moore's plan to build street railway tracks along Fourth Avenue and other streets dubbed canyon routes. The club also suggests granting a private franchise along these routes with common user Clause included.

Green Lake Moore City Fourth Av

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