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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-03-17

mill. which stood where Pioneer
place nov e. A his business grew
be brought his brothers OF Seattle
In 1850 he vas elected mayor Of
Seattle and served with distinction
during the trying times Of the fire
In the fire his plant Was burned.
bat within n year be had rebuilt and
vas making more money than ever
before
Grows in Importance.
From that time on the Moran
plant grew In Importance. In 1880
The first steamer was built In 1892
Robert Moran designed and built the
big pumps and engines for the navy
yard at Bremerton at a price OF
$50. 900. In 1900 the company Sc
cured the contract for the building
OF the hattleship Nebraska
Today the Moran plant covers 20
acres and 10 said by experienced
shipbullding men to be- worth--in-
Guiding good within the neighbor-
hood Of $500. 900.
Robert Moran. the founder and
builder Of this plant. was born in
New York on January 70. 1857, and
retlres from business With a fortune
in his 18th year.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-03-17
ENGAGE MISS
EMMA MOFFAT

Tho services OF Miss Emma Mof-
fat, the well known soprano. have
been obtained by the Knights OF
Pythlas for their big minstrel show
which IL 20 be given next Wodnes-
day nj the Grand opera house Aside
from this attraction tho show has
arranged a very strong first part.
and eight separate acts for the olio.
The setting for the opening viii
be very impressive. Tho uniform
rank. X. OF r., will occupy tho back
Of the stage In full uniform, With
flashing swords and helmets. Sew
oral well known amateur comedians
will be the end men.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-03-17
PANAMA JOURNAL
IS SUPPRESSED

PANAMA. March 1.-THE Pana-
ma Journal q liberal organ which
recently published attacks upon the
Amadofe administration. charging
irregularities amounting TO millions
OF dollars in connection with canal
money. has been suppressed
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-03-17

Il have nothing - say beyond my
statement made public tits mora
ms. sala Robert Moran Co The
htaF thla afternoon. 4 am not ahle
70 sar II this time what eiii Do IN
the FUTURE I don't even know ihat
1 viii have any dinner To-Day. al
though | presume I sin
The Star, cut % consideration fer
the feelings e Mr Mrfan. asa net
recall the vsFF many most emphatic
dsniain made by Mr. Moran 10 the
truth es The stars stories resaxdinx
the negotiations for the naia.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-03-17
men
DEFY MAYOR
In Open Violation Of Law Many Saloons Are Rum
ming Without Licenses Star Man Points Out
lnfractiOn to Policemen, Who Even Thdn Do
Not Report the Matter

Scattered around over The city 81
Seattle there are half a score OF
saloons running vide open without
city license to do 80. the ordinances
granting them extensions TO their
present licenses having expired and
no new ones having been issued.
Four Of these saloon were visited
this morning by a reporter for The
Star three Of them In company with
different police officers. and all Of
the officers were 50 Indifferent 20
the open violations Of the law point
ed out 10 them that they proceeded
on their beats without taking fur
Their action towards mitigating the
ofiensea.
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Alons ssm. Lines.

IT - our intenti0u.s said Mr. Pat
ssrnan when seen nt the Washing
tsa. TO caniinus the business along
she same lines 80 u has been cot-
durtra By the MoFanss As bust
nea. warrants u the plant VIII ,.
enlarged. Wa have not been IN
ceutrsi II the property suffiei~ssly
louE 10 enable uu 10 make any dsfi-
mite plans IN this regard.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-03-17

DOUGLASS MERCHANTS OFFER FREE ooekAeE AND WATER
As INDICTMENT TO INDEPENDENT STEAMSHIP COMPANY

Douglas City merchants are stu
after tho two steamship companies
operating on the southeastern Alas
kan route. on account OF the com-
blne formed to raise the freight
rates. II. w. Elliott stated this
morning az the Butler hotel that at
the Chamber OF Commerce meetingi
held last Tuesday night. at Douglas.
the city offered the Alaska CONNER
clal company FREQ doekage and
water n they would include Doug
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-03-17

The ufiHcams. Of Philadelphia
who have supplied the capital Tor
ms purchase % the Moran plant are
ssapns the most widely known cap
iialfatH ~ sh~ east Clement Acton
glfinforn. 81 Ia = large nsoekhoidsr
n steamship. railroad. mercantile
Ana banking companies Clement
Acton Gftaeosn. tr. 10 asseeiaied
<ith hts father IN nearly all Of the
istsefs interests. Lloyd Carpenter
sgrlsoons. another son. is nov United
etsses ambassador 90 nraHil. having
slnes fsez. until recently been
United states minister TO Japan.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-03-17

las as a regular port OF call.
Ketchikan has also offered the
same company FREQ dockaFe. and.
although Il Is denied az the local Of
fees Of the Northwestern Steam
ship company that they have any In
tentlon OF placing steamers on the
inside run proposition has been
made TO them by northern mer-
chants.
juneau merchants are ready TO
tali into line with any thing that
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-03-17

representatives Governor HoRgatt
has been At San Francisco all win
ter. but upon the news OF hla ap-
pointmeut 20 succeed John q. Brady
be went to Washington. D. g.. to
confer with President Roosevelt
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-03-17

NJ ssssenenf made IN The star
= iaznsry . shAt the Moran
lraxrs we're aetaa,ed IN the pro
~ sals Of ,hsir shipbatlaing
SAT- because Of the failing health
I a. srpshsrs Is rnnfirmsd IN Rob
n Nsraas statement. issued last
sIsAt. on .tslly announcing the sale
4 ~ business 81 the company.
'ostns to the falling Aealth Of the
hxiiJ. szys idr. Maran. and the
skssk.ft ut rext fSsEi business
arm Morzn bfcshsra hRss sold a
nzrcinnx Interest in The Moran
~ rozpxay. and have delivered
~ 10 ths nsw management the
lsaaess 81 The company a. a goinG
1no1ss-
Hes wsrksd hssrd.
uslert Moran. the president Of
- unoany. has been the brains
- jaeitstioa since 80 estah-
N1npat h Seattle in iss1 With tie
sl11aael sfowth Mr.. Moran has
- es1p<iied 10 shoulder greater
Mo4la unsil about thrss years
y vss compelled By Als physi-
- = % shrca6 In order 20 Geek
. - cd lmyroved health.
leHainsd abroad eniy a few
ruEn4 he badness OF the company
9uandi1x bis return Since that
~ y hss been actively ia charg.
Z q rlast and hAs continued Al
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-03-17

Since the veto By Mayor Balllnger
81 the section OF saloon license
ordinance granting a license 10 ".
r. Hobb. near the union depot. the
mayor has insisted. despite the
opinion 20 the contrary II the cor
poration counsel, that the blanket
saloon license ordinances which II
has been customary To pass are nor
valid. and has adopted the practice
OF yetoing all such ordinances
passed by the council In all three
such ordinances have been vetoed
by the mayor. affecting 20 licenses.
Some 81 these licenses have esnce
been asked for IN different form,
with but q single license granted In
each ordnance. but most o. them
have not been 20 granted, and the
applicants for the licenses stand in
the relation towards the city Of any
other man who has made appliea-
ton for the license and had the or
dinauee gran z II vetoed by the
t,4aWaR
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Som. Week. Age.

II ~ understood that the urNntta-
tlanH fof the sale - the plant we're
virtually compiessi seiue weeks ago
ard that the nsw owners ~ she
property had taken e under their
eontrut pFief 80 the announcement
made BY Mr., Moran yesterday,
The purchase price Of the control
of the property Is said 10 have been
based upon valuation Of she plant
At about fH.tea eco. tas, how much
more thau a euatfoi 81 the stock has
been purchased ~ the uftseom IN.
ier~aia La net made public ~ Mf.
Moran. nor any of the other terms
Of the sale.
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RECEPTION FOR
NEW GOVERNOR

ntsIy' ACT, :. Hogsai,, Of Alaska.
rigs ssso'nssdi 10 expected to ar.
snd a me city early next west
eirs ! ~, mosssaent is nov on 49, -
IL i alm reception b. m M I,.,, !, :.
@@ Sub Aad olha northern N
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-03-17

The construction ~ the CoFdoya
Bay railroad from tide water 70
point near Eagle City viii De COM
manced this summer. according 70
ex Governor McGraw. who returned
from Washington early this morn
inE. Mr.. McGraw has been east for
several months working in the In
tercst Of HIS railroad. having a bill
before congress asking for a federal
charter. under which IL may take up
coal lands. establish townEiies and
perform other necessary functions
otherwise difficult or Improbable.
The government was asked for
guaranty Of per cent annual In
tercet on the bonds 81 the company
AZ the rate Of $4,000 a mile. The
government was 10 have the first
lien for any payment the company
might be called upon TO make.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-03-17
FAILING HEALTH
LEADS TO SALE
rarIssNr The STAR ON JANUARY - CONFIRMED
OFFICIAL STATEMENT ISSUED RosERr MORAN
work despite the fact that bis health
hAA been constantly falling hifa.
Dsssrrsirs. 70 Sell.

work despite the fact that bis health
has been constantly falling hina.
Determines 10 Sell.
Realizing the absolutely necessity
Of relief from bis lahogn and know
lnE that this woaid be Imposslhlc
while he and his brothers retained
cuntroi ~ the business. negotiations
wefe entered lnto about three
months ago for the sale Of the plant.
shene negotiations finally cuiminat-
Ing tn the transfer of the property
as nos announced ~ Mr.. Moran
u hAs long BEEN Robert MosAn's
desire 20 retire 10 a quiet life. De.
glazing with an Investment 81 81 eco
in issa thc business and property Of
the company now represents a value
Of 81 Soc COO. making u possible GOT
all Of The Moran brofEeTa 10 fsisFr
wish comgoftabls fortunes
liarss en- oreas islssd
Several thousand acres Of land
have been purchased b. the Nurans
on Orcas Island and here Robert and
William Moran will build them
selves permanent homes In add
ton 70 building home for himself,
William Moran will erect a small
beat building plant solely for hls
own amusement. IN which be viii
build pleasure boats II n his In
teution to equlp this plant with the
very fucst machinery 10 be pur-
chased.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-03-17
-Four Are Visited.

In many. II no, in all. Of these
cases these licenses viii probably be
granted by the council and Issued
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-03-17

Superintendent Walter A. Wood.
OF tho Chicago Y. NJ. G. A.. will be
a guest Of the local organization
next Wednesday.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-03-17

by the city comptroller. but In n
number OF cases where former
licenses have expired neW licenses
have not been granted and saloons
are being run without city license
and ia violation OF state law and
city ordinance.
-Four Of these were visited this
morning by a Star reporter Tho
first Of these was that % Sab
Jacobs. Of 40t Main st.. into which
he was accompanied by Officer
Jacobs. who was found in the yicin-
ify. Jacobs was not in and the bar
tenders only knowledge of tho
license matter was that the license
Zee had been paid By Jacobs 10 the
independent Brewing company. The
old license Ftill hanging on the wall
showed on It's face that II expired
March Z, 1906.
Don't Seem to Care.
Tho next place visited was the
saloon Of z. ]. Moran. al 2ol seeond
AZ. The reporter was accompanied
into that place by officer Ryan,
The license posted on the wsl
showed that # expired March o.
At the saloon OF John Patterson.
AZ ia First av.. the license showed
that Il had expired March 10. but
the proprietor had posted mp under
the old license his receipt for the
payment OF his 1900 foe for a new
lieense
The reporter was accompanied
into the saloon Of Lunn Bros. al sz2
FIRST av.. by officer LeCount. When
the officers attention was called
10 the fact that the license posted
had expired March 5, he called J. II,
Lunn. one Of the proprietors, and
asked an explanation. Lunn apr
peared in ignorance OF the fact thai
his application had been vetoed, and
declared that II Was the duty Of
the proper officials 10 notify him.
In one OF these cases did the pos
lice officers offer 10 take any action
towards preventing further violation
OF the law.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-03-17
cLanHs Z1/. Ian. z 3.
PLANT SOLD
Robert and William Moran to Retire Per-
manently From Business and to Build
Homes for Themselves on Orcas Island
Negotiations for Sale Now Being Car
ned on

Negotiations are now pend
ING. with the prospect OF sue
.-esstul termination within the
few - sale Of
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To John Rosene Mr.. McGraw
claims. lays the blocking Of the pro-
tect The former had railroad
project and he stated that plenty Of
private capital could be secured for
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-03-17
WHOLLY CONFIRMS STATE.
MENT EXCLUSIVELY MADE
IN raG STAR OF SALE or TIE
PLANT.

CAPITAL ron THE PURCHASE
SUPPLIED Nv TIE cRlscoMs
or PHILADELPHIA TERMS
UNKNOWN.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-03-17

The Moran brothers. heretofore
holders ~ all u the stock % the
company, retain a Minority interest
IN the business, hut VIII not be
actively associated With the new
firm They vii. however. on their
own account. continue the wurk on
the hattleshlp Nebraska. this helms
carried on under the firm name Of
Moran nroa company.
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Robert Moran. president az the
Moran nrOa. company, last night
made official announcement 90 the
close Of negotiations Tor the sale ~
the property OF the company 20
eastern people
The bls 6hlpbuildlng plant has
been purchased with capital sup
Piled BY the Grihcoma. OF Phiiadel-
phla. who viii be represented IN the
operation OF the plant BY }. v
Patterson. for several years past az
soeiated a. naval architect With the
International Navigation company.
and George H. iiighcc. formerly
manager ot the International NaNi-
cation company and the Empire
line.
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WHO TOLD THE TRUTH?
.Me Tires hn. II
A FAKt

"Thc story that Moran
Bros. Co. have sold out
is an unqualified false
hood. 'e-Robert Moran.
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hood OF 5000 900. elf OF Il ae-
quifsd through the opefstion
Of the shipbuilding plant. The
indebledness OF the company.
the interests N which arc
u@t "A - &, roo 90 aztA ~
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-07-04
CROWDS ARE OFF
ON STEAMER FOR
OSLO

The steamer Grand Forks carried a
large and jolly crowd to the Oslo pic
mic this morning. The steamer was
gay with bunting and the stars and
stripes lloated from every vantage
point. Crowded on the decks and
state rooms were scores of fair women
and brave men, an artistic setting
against The background of emerald
green formed by the foliage of the
trees which lined the banks of the
famous Red River of The North.
Arriving at the delightful little town,
which is doing itself proud in the hos
pilalily it is extending to the people
who have come to spend the day with
in its gates. the merry crowd who had
come on the steamer and which had
been materially increased at every
stopping place. sought out the shady
grounds where the picnic was held.
Here amid the shady hooks the
young people drank lemonade and
made love to their hearts content,
while older ones talked politics and
drank other things which Tracy Bangs
says are necessary to the successful
and proper holding of a democratic
convention
The program of sports is being car
lled out, Several Grand Forks and
east side fat men have entered the
contests for climbing the creased pole
and catching the creased pig. These
two events promise to be the star at
fractions. especially to local people.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-07-04
DUNCAN Balm
Prominent Farmer of Morals,
Polk County, is Suddenly
Stricken With Death.

Grand Forks relatives and friends
OF Duncan Balm, one of the best known
farmers in the Morals country in Polk
county, were greatly surprised early
Tuesday afternoon to learn that he was
the victim of an apOplec1ic stroke, and
shocked later in the day to hear of
his death, which occurred about
O'Clock in the evening. Deceased was
81 years of age.
1t seems that shortly before 10
O'Clock in the morning Mr.. Balm an
nounced to the members of his family
that he was going to town to attend
to business matter. He went to his
bed room to change clothes and make
himself ready. He was thus engaged
when seized with Il stroke of apoplexy.
which affected his entire right side
and rendered him helpless. Members
of the family rushed to his aid and
assisted him into bed A physician
was at once sent for from this city
and everything known TO medical skill
was done for the patient. but late in
the afternoon ii was evident the end
was near. Death occurred about
o'clock with the members of the family
at the bedside.
Duncan Balm was one of the oldest
settlers in northern Minnesota. was
born in Perth. Ontario in 1S49 and
emisrated to the United States in the
latter sixties. He was married at
Winona. Mimi, March 6. 1878 to Miss
Janet Dinnie. a sister of John and
James Dinnie Of this city. and as
result Of the union. which was a most
happy through all the years that fol-
lowed. six children, all living, survive
Their names are Robert. William. Ed
ward. Dewey. Margaret and Bessie.
William. one of the sons, is in the
Rainy RIVER country in the northern
part of Minnesota and word has been
sent him of his fathers death. Pend
ing receipt of message from him the
funeral arrangements are being de-
ferred
The deceased also leaves four. broth
ers and two sisters. whose names and
addresses follow: John Balm and a
sister. at Fair,nount, Mimi: Mrs. Bar
bara Mcdonald. Winnipeg: Donald and
Robert Balm. Fisher. Mimi: and James
Balm, Ardoch. y. D.
In 1877 Duncan Balm moved from
southern Minnesota to Polk county
taking up a residence on the land
where he afterwards made his home
till the day of his death Among his
neighbors he was most highly es-
teemed, always pleasant and of a
happy nature.
Grand Forks and East Grand Forks
friends will Join in extending to the
bereaved family their most heartfelt
sympathy. The suddenness of death
comes a great shock to the members
of the family. to whom the deceased
was ever most kind husband and a
devoted father.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-07-04
WOODMEN PICNIC.
The Splendid Program Includes Every.
thing Necessary.

After a search for the best that
could be obtained i'll every line what
SOever. the final arrangements for the
Woodmen picnic have been entirely
completed and the program which is
given below shows that the efforts Of
those who have been booming the
project for some time and spending
no limit of work, have not endeavored
in vain
The afternoon will he devoted en-
tirely tG sports of all sorts for which
liberal prizes have been hung up by
the local camp. Every one can find
some event to enter, there being
enough for all. and the prizes which
are offered are decidedly liberal.
Dancing will be INDUCED in continu-
onsly during the afternoon. A ball
game between CroOkston and Moor
head will he played during the after
noon to which Woodmen will be adj
mitted free.
The following is the official pro-
gram of the days events:
Program for Modern WOOdman Picnic.
Address of Welcome, Mayor Chester
900 IA. Information of Camps and
Foresters for parade to park.
$3.50 d. m.-March.
10000 a. m.-ReceptiOn of visiting
camps
Music by bands
1890 a. n.-Speaking by ex-Goy. S.
r. Van SAINT, George W. REILLY and
Supreme Lecturer Charles E. Wha-
len, interspersed by music from the
WoOdman chorus.
1900 m.-Lunch.
Program Of sports.
] 80 p. m.-16-lb. shot-putting con-
test leach contestant allowed only
one throw; prizes, SIS, SO and 81.
200 p. m.--Boys under Is years, nov
city shoe lacing contest; prizes di-
vide $40
2:20 p. m.-Log chopping contest
leach contestant to furnish his own
ax). Entry must be sent to ]. H.
Maybury, Crookston. MINI. not lat
err than July 10, 1906. Prizes, So,
SIS and S.
2:5O p. m.-Ladies' nail driving con-
test. Prizes, IS, SO and 81.
$40 p. m.-Log-rolling contest (open
to the world. One prize, $40.
$3.50 p. m-Girls' foot race az years
or under). Prize, IS.
$40 p. m.-Tug of war, fifteen men
on each team from one camp
Prizes, SIS; box of cigars, Browns
Selects.
4:3O p. m.-Contest, Woodman drill
teams. Not less than twelve men
on each team. Prizes, $32 and SIG.
Ball game, Croekston vs.. Moorhead:
free to Woodmen and their ladies'.
Dancing all afternoon. and evening;
free to Woodmen and their ladies'.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-07-04
AFINE FOURTH
Grand Forks People Offered
Many and Varied Forms of
Celebration.

Fourth of July, 1906. dawned with
roseate hue upon Grand Forks. AS
early as d. IN. the bang of the cannon
cracker was heard in the land, and the
small boy reused himself from his
lethargy and with grim determine ton
in his countelance, dragged from
meath his downy couch sundry cylin-
drical shapes and matches, and hied
himself to the street.
And the battle was on!
Today is an ideal Independence day.
The weather is simply perfect and the
various means of celebration offered
are as elaborate as they are varied.
With excursions, picnics, ball games,
races, tennis and golf matches, dances,
ETC., everyone should find himself or
herself agreeable to the one or the
other.
A large crowd went to Oslo and
other down-river points by steamer;
still others took the early train for
Maple lake, Or Lake Bemidji. Still
more went to Chautauqua, Devils Lake,
while many stayed at home to take in
the Town and Country club celebra-
ton and the ball games.
Grand Forks and Winnipeg are play
ing at Athletic park this morning and
again this afternoon. A report of the
morning game may be found else
where.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-07-04
At TOWN AND
COUNTRY CLUB
THIS P. N.
The Eagle Will Scream
Events Commence at 2 Pm.
Fireworks, Dancing.

The principal attraction in this city
today is the celebration which is being
held at the Town and Country club
grounds. The grounds and club house
are maSnificently decorated and the
ideal weather gives assurance of the
most delightful event ever held at this
popular retreat. The second of the
series of tennis games between the
club OF this city and that of Crookston
WAS played this morning. The golf
links here have been of special interest
as some splendid work is being done
by the devotees of that SPORT This
afternoon the following events will be
given. commencing at > o'clock:
Fifty yard race for girls
Fifty yard race for boys.
Potato race for girls.
Three-leSged race for boys.
Standing broad jump
Running broad jump.
Hop. step and jump.
Nail driving contest for ladies.
Pie eating contest for boys.
The following prizes will be given
for the different events: An official
league ball, genuine wagon tongue
bat. a catcher's mask, Il first base
mans mitt, fielder's mitt, an air
rifle and pearl handled knife for the
boys, while the prizes for the girls
will be tennis racquet. a sterling sill
Yer shirt waist set and Il hand painted
china hat pin.