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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1907
Page
3
Hugh Owen, messenger, reports mail wagon No. 1 stops on the east side of Railroad Avenue to transfer mail by hand due to danger from fast trains and passing cars. He recalls a wagon overturning once and notes police patrols along Railroad Avenue have ceased, increasing risk at Colman dock crossings.
The piece recalls personal observations from Shanghai last December and notes alleged plots by Orientals to embitter England and China to spur conflict with Britain. It cites a speaker urging the United States to pursue a peaceful path and avoid entangling alliances in Asia.
An unclear excerpt describes Srenee and Sng patrolling the coast to safeguard trading interests. A captain involved had several encounters with natives and was severely wounded by spears and arrows during an escape among them.
Mrs. Jos W. Gardner thanks friends for kindness and sympathy after the death of her husband Joseph W. Gardner. She notes appreciation for the floral offerings and support during the bereavement.
A terse report notes a political candidate warned his ballot may fail and reconciles for another summer. Mrs Holman denies insinuations by Delmas accusing her of being an inhuman mother. Evelyn and other family members remain silent about the Pittsburg Leader statement.
Rev. Br. P. Miller in a farewell address endorses Mayor Moore, praising his administration and saying he has approached Beattle & Christian governance more than predecessors. Miller highlights a key tideland lot as a standout achievement.
An Irish Linen Table Set includes a 72 by 8 inch table cloth and twelve 20 by 20 inch napkins. Scroll and snowflake designs decorate the pieces. Regular price 7.76 dollars for the set, now offered as a special deal.
Terre Haute witnesses a dramatic incident as a performer wearing a dress similar to Valeska’s triggers an onstage confrontation. A colleague tries to tear the gown amid unannounced drama while spectators recall past glories of Valeska and her onstage rivals.
Report from New York on April 11 notes rival financiers Harriman and Sehiff leading opposing factions. The article says foreign investors back Sehiff and hints something unsettled hangs over the Pacifics amid uncertain causes.
City council votes to amend the hack and automobile license law to financially burden hackmen. New provisions require official tin cards on vehicles and printed passenger cards with driver and license details, aiming to regulate operation and identify drivers.
A driver named Jim Daly was struck by horses driven by a heavy whip, the team bolted and dashed through a yard at Townsend on April 17. Daly fell beneath a heavy truck wheel, sustaining injuries that nearly divided his body. Parish notes mention a Presbyterian church.
The Eagle Clothing Company stock at 1104 First Ave was bought at public auction from auctioneer Joseph Martin by Siegel Bros at a very small bid. Siegel Bros announce they purchased all on hand to secure the desirable location and will rearrange the stock to dispose of goods for a new line arriving.
The University of Pennsylvania plans a sizable exhibit at the A P exposition, driven by Dr. Park Weed Willis a Seattle graduate of Penn who secured the project.
Dr. G W Miracle recovered a 226 judgment in superior court in a dispute over a ring he says he lent to Dr Annie Russell. During the trial Miracle rose toward attorney Wiimen Tucker in anger but was restrained by his counsel Clay Allen.
John P. Brown editor of the Agriculture at Connersville Indiana offers to donate enough trees to ornament 40 acres of the exposition site.
A license request by Mr. Jacobowski for four saloons was denied by Councillor Conway due to too many existing saloons near the claimed address. No 301 Second ay exists. plans to locate near Main or in a basement entrance 20 feet from Seconday South are invalid, and council proceedings must restart.
An informal Rainier club dinner honored Renator Piles and Con greveman Humphrey with brief speeches by Mayor Wm. Hickman Moore and several invited guests. The event featured notable attendees including J. Maine, B. C. Mughes, J. Paleoner, Charles P. Bpooner and Clinton W. Howard.
Reports show March 1907 business up more than 60 percent from March 1906 and the first week of April up 86 percent from the same week in 1906. The Beattie Kaperanto society holds its regular monthly meeting at 7 o clock Thursday evening April 18 at 501 Kitel building.
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