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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1907
Page
8
Ballard faces a split over Sunday closing rules as an annexation vote looms on Saturday. The council summoned last Sabbath liquor sellers to explain violations. Police orders to enforce bans await official notice, while efforts to censure Police Chief Nabors faltered.
The Seattle Electric company filed for a permit to double track a one and a half mile line between Fremont and Ballard. The project aims to raise business by about 25 percent and reduce travel time between Ballard and Seattle significantly.
Articles of incorporation filed with the secretary of state show several Seattle Beattie and Olympia companies. Notable entrants include Comatech Golden Gate Mint company of Seattle with 6 million dollars and Washington Amusement Park company of Beattie with 200 thousand dollars. Also listed: Incorporated of Seattle 75 thousand dollars Hydraulic Mining of Olympia 2.6 million dollars and North Pacific Wharves and company of Seattle 750 thousand dollars. Names include R H Badesen J B Reyocks K Hewson C B Wehr DP M Kent Thomas Prince Lester Turner BR Carpenter A Warren Gould James Patten Mark Munson Mary Munson Lisale McKay J McKay Elmer Lampman Ira Aron.
Everett Lumber company raises capital stock from 24000 to 50000 dollars. The Crucible Steel Company of America appoints A J Coursen of Seattle as agent and attorney for Washington state.
King County Humane Society and the W C T U resolved to inspect Seattle shops to ensure compliance with laws protecting female clerks. They plan to prosecute employers who violate the law.
Frank W Hale and Arthur Lovett along with Evans Creek Coal and Coke company and Pacific Coal and Lumber Co are named as defendants in a suit filed yesterday by Western Iron and Coke Co to set aside a sale of valuable mining property in southern Pierce county where Western Iron had a lease for a term of years.
The decoration committee of the Christian Endeavor convention reports many large building owners agreed to specially decorate their exteriors for the event. Tin work in all sites is done by Geo. H. Woodhouse Co at 113 University.
Walter Wellman arrived in New York this morning aboard a telegraph service update. He expressed confidence in the success of his exploring expedition despite the long journey and recent setbacks.
Washington appointment reports Judge W. C. Van Fleet named to the United States circuit court for California. The decision was announced today in the official dispatches from the capital, noting Van Fleet will serve on the federal appellate bench.
Mrs. and Lowlee Ackerson, noted in Seattle and Tacoma, now in East Orange New Jersey, will represent the AY P E in Europe to secure a fine arte exhibit. Credentials have been sent and she will sail for the continent soon.
The King 1 passenger station recorded 4,165 travelers passing through on Saturday. March totals show 64,430 arrivals and 47,807 departures, reflecting strong movement through the station this period.
Passaic New Jersey April 2 a tenement fire claimed the lives of an entire family except the father Michael Salupos his wife and four children perished while the mother died attempting to rescue the youngsters.
Thursday only sale offers trimmed Leghorn Chif fon Tuscan Braid and Neapolitan Hate chickens at reduced prices. Regulars listed as 4.60, 96.00, 7.00 and 7.50, now 4.59 overall. Located at London's 1111 Second Ave.
A damaged OCR note reports Washington Fire obtaining liability coverage after all other insurers denied risk in Edensburg. The text is unclear and incomplete but implies legal or regulatory action affecting insurance status and company liability.
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