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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1907
Page
3
The mayor argues liquor fuels most social ills and traffic, urging strict enforcement of laws and closing liquor sales in Seattle. He believes reforms should be gradual but decisive, noting liquor causes half to a majority of accidents and calamities and pledging to end liquor production if possible.
Readable notes indicate Rev Sydney Strove delivering a sermon on The Work of League and a morning service at a Baptist church. Mentions Ila Anne-Fitch and Garfield Pacter as participants in related events or readings.
Chicago author Mra Brittingham charts religious insight in The Rahal Revelation from the Religious Research Society 1420 Recon volume, a work exploring faith, prophecy, and modern spirituality.
Mrs Ray Foster, a former vaudeville actress, attempted suicide in her Globe hotel room after accusing William Devi of disloyalty. A revolver misfired while she attempted to shoot herself, with a bullet wound now in her hand and she recovering at Seattle General Hospital.
James Green died at Wayside hospital from burns suffered when he fell against a stove during an epileptic convulsion at his home on March 27. Evangelical meetings led by Dr. B. H. Breeden at the hot Christian church Broadway and Olive will close Monday evening with a farewell reception for Dr. Breeden and 78 new church members who joined.
The Free Lanes a new Sousa score and librettist Joseph Cowan della Bergen feature at the Grand tomorrow night. Other shows include A Stranger in Town at Seattle theater and Ole Olwen starring Hew Hendricks with Trilby closing tonight.
The Lyric will feature Pra Diavale this week, showcasing its best Auber inspired music. The production begins with tomorrow’s matinee as The Moevet ends its successful run.
The Star theater offers a vaudeville program featuring The Sailor and the Mare. Audiences have enjoyed the act, and the current bill closes tomorrow night with one more chance to see the popular performers.
An Ofaen recital will be given in St Mark's church Sunday at 3 30 by Edwin Pairbourn with Doris Kessler and W R Hedley. The Massachusetts club will celebrate Patriot's day April 19 with a wheel party and dance at the Ren ton Hit club house. The ruins of the old Whallington hotel drew attention again for a small fire. Attorney General John D. Atkinson, just arrived in Seattle, explained direct primary after legislature adjourned. A meeting of 14th av property owners discussed widening to 80 feet from Westerway to Madison. Griffiths sues J W Helneworth for 60 damages for death of a fox terrier.
Guilt over stabbing is featured as Tony Tufton sues Michael Gabrielich in superior court after an alleged jealous remark triggered a butcher knife attack. Gabrielich remains at large while case proceedings begin this March.
A 11 year old girl Missi Della Malone from 492 Beneda Street is missing after leaving home a few days ago. Police also report the theft of a four bay horse from a stable behind 4119 Twelfth Avenue North.
The Seattle Chamber of Commerce and the National Association of State Railway Commissioners discussed a free Alaskan trip. Officials reportedly did not expect the offer but were open to attending the convention and paying their own travel costs.
A thorough investigation of the forest reserve conditions in the state will be made this summer by Clifford Pinchot of the United States government's forestry service.
Antone Hekking renowned cellist will present an entertainment next Tuesday night at the Unitarian church. He formerly led the cello section of the Boston Symphony Club.
The Seattle Rifle and Revolver association was organized last night in the office of A. H. Beebe in the Haller building with a membership of 23.
A promotional pitch urges visitors to Room 422 in the Alaska Building offering $25 cash, 12 monthly payments of 96.26, and a certificate of ownership in Olympic Park at Weat Beattie. The ad promises land privileges, protection of investment, pondent options, and potential profit sharing with Olympic Investment Company, plus a guided Sunday ride to learn details.
Local democrats plan a birthday banquet for Jefferson at the Hotel Lincoln tonight. Thomas M. Vance of Olympia, former assistant attorney general, will act as toastmaster with Chas Vorhees of Spokane, territorial delegate to Congress 1887 80, as speaker. John Y. Terry serves as committee on arrangements chair.
Horace G. Deming of the University of Washington reports a chemical process to make odorless fish fertilizer from waste scraps. He notes Northwest fishery firms discard over 40,000 tons yearly with a value exceeding $1,000,000.
Ruth Jones of Renton filed a petition in probate court seeking an order to set aside the will of John G Jones who died last October leaving an estate valued at 4000 G. G. Jones her brother in Wales was named sole beneficiary leaving Mrs Jones destitute and without support.
Lilien Stone and Katie King both twelve were arrested last week for entering and robbing the residence of Mrs B. Lewin at 2206 Eighthay. They appeared before Judge Frater in Juvenile court on Friday. King was placed at the House of the Good Shepherd and Stone was sent to the reform school.
A terse note on business property outlines impossibility for anyone to proceed. No further entities or specifics are provided in the fragment. The text hints at a constraint or halt affecting ownership or use of commercial assets.
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