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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1906
Page
3
A local government meeting discussed rights of way for a Fifth Avenue franchise. Representatives from Bore Northern and Union joined the joint committee to settle the issue. The Great Northern voiced expectations based on the original plan while Mr Farrell hinted at a possible compromise during a Wednesday session.
A garbled testimonial records an event where T. Ber 5 nh spoke to 64 ral im bhle elly last rhage. Attendees say they received eleven speeches, with the crowd described as enthusiastic.
A fragmented report notes a promoter twice indicted for bribery of Governor Polk’s officials, with indictments tied to absence and a councilman later charged in 1898 for perjury. Other mentions include horse covers at Mendelson and a saddlery avenue reference.
Fragmentary notes describe a purse loss and a mystery around two incidents in a shop. Mentions a person named Annable and a sale where purses priced around 1.59 are discussed. unclear details limit full reconstruction.
Residents of Poster and nearby alleys voice alarm over Sunday deer hunts by Seattle hunters with hounds. Hunters report one to two deer per outing for a month. Game Warden Ref notified. locals threaten to shoot hounds next Sunday. Hound hunting season starts October 1.
The Dolphin will sail for the north Sunday at p. m. carrying a full load of passengers and freight. The vessel departs with a full complement from the north, indicating heavy capacity use for the voyage.
Major W. L. Geary in charge of the local army commissary and purchasing department arrived in Seattle yesterday after a month on leave of absence visiting in the east.
The steamer Santa Ana will call Monday morning with general cargo for southwestern Alaska to relieve the littl steamer Dora, which will sail south for its annual repairs.
A $1.00 international or Welsbach tet grade gas lamp is offered complete at Spinning'oes with price set at 65e.
A large fire at the Pittsburgh Glass company building in Cleveland caused about 600 000 dollars in damage. The blaze also threatened a neighboring building and forced a newspaper to suspend early editions as the entire plant was flooded.
In Colorado Springs the Blate Federation of Labor adopted a resolution denouncing Henry A. Buchtel, chancellor of Denver University and Republican candidate for Colorado governor. The complaint, supported by the Typographical Union and multiple denominations, accuses Buchtel of opposing union labor and the eight hour law. The action aims to defeat a noted enemy of labor interests.
A party of surveyors, believed tied to the Chicago & Northwestern railroad, are in the Buccotash valley mapping a line across the Cascades to enable future railroad construction along that route.
The Puyallup and Sumner Fruit Growers' Association reports a very heavy increase in berry yield compared with last year, highlighting a strong harvest across the region.
In Hoquiam labor remains scarce as mills struggle to hire, but a batch of 100 workers arrived yesterday through Beattle employment easing the shortage and signaling slight improvement in the job market.
The steamer Ida May departed yesterday carrying no passengers and five tons of freight en route to Pushhenke. It is making the season's final trip.
Grapes landed on the beat yesterday from Frisco at 1.50 dollars per crate. Green corn moved from 1.75 to 1.50. Fresh brick butter rose from 9 to 10 cents per pound marking the season’s first eastern butter change. Schooner halibut up from 4 to 5 cents. Other farm prices for livestock meats hay and feed remain at yesterday’s levels.
A fragmented 19th century market list detailing various dairy products meats and farm supplies. Items include butter cheese native mackerel beef and mutton prices, along with grains hay lime cement and building materials. Mentions shipments and storage terms at Washington and Puget Sound regions.
Southeast Seattle and South Park push for annexation to form a new Twelfth ward. Columbia City would lose representation if formed, while Southeast Seattle aims to gain advantage after a long dispute. City Engineer Thomson has yet to commit to visiting Booth Park as invited.
The Admiral Dewey arrived from Cape Beatt halibut banks with about 20000 pounds of halibut which were sold to the San Juan Fish company. The Jenny A. Decker is fitting out at the foot of Virginia Street for a northern voyage and is expected to sail Sunday.
John Rosene president of Northwestern Steamship and Commercial Co and other Alaska enterprises departed yesterday for the east. He will study steamers on the Great Lakes and Atlantic coast with the aim of buying one or drawing plans to build a replacement for the wrecked steamer Oregon.
East African will shift tomorrow to Tacoma to unload 200 tons of pig iron at the smelter. Nebraskan due from San Francisco Sunday. British steamer Gymerick loading wheat at Smiths Cove for Callao Peru. Excelsior sailed south from Valdez this morning. Farallon due tomorrow night. Schooner Forest Home left the Brow and arrived in Beattie.
In a smash on the American Lake line yesterday Motorman Rar. Waro han sustained painful injuries when his attention wandered momentarily and the car rammed a weight car crushing both legs. He was injured as the trolley struck the weight car and the forecarriage was smashed.
At the Tacoma W C T U meeting the third day’s highlight was the election of officers and the contest for the matrons gold medal won by Mrs. Mattie Allison of Bremerton. All of last years officers were reelected: President Mrs. Margaret B. Mlatt, Vice President Mrs. Mary L. Page, corresponding secretary Mrs. Margaret C. Munna, recording secretary Mrs. Mattie N. Graves, treasurer Mrs. Mary M. Wade.
Col Cecil Clay of Washington DC, general agent of the justice department, and United States Marshal Hopkine will inspect the government prison at McNeil's Island. The visit aims to review administration and safety practices at the facility.
The Ida May, the last Dawson to Fairbanks steamer of the year, departed yesterday afternoon with freight and passengers. In Washington the Italian ambassador Desplances, dean of the diplomatic corps, has resigned and is in Rome awaiting a successor.
A Green Lake neighbourhood report warns of growing youth hoodlum activity and property damage in the suburb near Seattle. Residents fear a murder risk without a peace officer as an elderly man chased by youths with a pitchfork and gun. Also notes new births at local homes, an inspector injured between a wagon and streetcar, hospital updates, a cholera infantum death, and Loren Kidd joining Leonard and McAllister as a salesman.
Oyster Bay reports the president sailed from here in the Mayflower to Cape Cod bay for a North Atlantic target practice event. He is due to return Sunday at 11 a.m.
An odd ad notes John D. could eat again if in Seattle, not paying $1,000,000 for a stomach cure. Bartell's Red Crows Drug Store offers Carter's Dyapepesia Tablets and Price's Little Liver Pills with a special sale tomorrow.
The advertisement promotes numerous styles for girls and ladies with prices from one dollar to fifteen dollars. It touts exclusive designs, Parisian and London inspired models, and large color ranges. Savings of five to ten dollars on many items are highlighted for Seattle shoppers, with hundreds of infants coats also advertised and a promise of wide variety and quality.
Kilie Defbruler chairs a full slate of sub committees for the state campaign. Executive committee lists leaders from Beattie J. W. Lye to Hellingham and Port Gamble. Advisory includes Falconer Everett and Cavanaugh Proa ser. Minor committees name Neagle Beattie chair and Lycons Beattie lead. Bureau chaired by Lycons includes Davia Bits ville and Meil Amatin.
The Hi Henry and Grand theaters present a three night minstrels show with a matinee tomorrow and a large cast of stars. Checkers seat sales opened with a rush at the Grand. other local bills include Escaped From the Harem at Third Avenue and New York by Night opening Sunday. Uncle Josh Perkins and The Convict’s Daughter are scheduled at Seattle venues with additional entertainment and dances afterward.
Fifty sailors from the American squadron were received by the pope in Rome. The pope delivered a short sermon and presented the visitors with sacred medals.
Henry Sussman, accused of killing his wife at the Glenwood hotel, was arrested near the scene of the crime after an attempted suicide by turning on five gas jets in his room. Police say he confessed after arrest.
Fashionable dressers admire a superb display of Bargar $3 Soft Hats at Beattie Hat Factory. The 1210 Second address offers every shape and color with oyster grey shades highlighted and emphasized for buyers seeking classic head wear.
Tom Henderson of 211 Occidental Ave advertises a wide range of wagon umbrellas of every kind and description at the lowest prices.
Total Eclipse September all former calculations overshadowed in piano selling at Johnston Co s Great Demonstration Sale. This unprecedented event shows vast values and record sales due to large capital integrity and forty years of experience. Five more carloads arriving as the rush to buy may exhaust surplus quickly. Credit Certificates awarded in a recent contest are not being taken at full face value. Below are the Certificate issuance conditions.
A sales notice promoting a credit certificate valid on new high grade pianos and pianolas bought after now through October 1 1966. Deals include price cuts on Boston and New York makes with items like baby grands uprights and organs, in Washington Oregon Idaho showrooms. Requests by wire hold for 36 hours. satisfaction guaranteed with refunds if not as represented.
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