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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1907

Page

8

Bold Burglary At St Francis Hotel

A burglary struck four rooms at the St Francis hotel on Union Street and Brighthay last night after 9. Mrs F A Lane, owner, was robbed of a gold watch opal ring moonstone garnet pearly amethyst ring and $15 in cash. Thieves ransacked rooms and closets, stealing only valuables while silverware remained. A woman is suspected as police investigate the break in.

St Francis Hotel Union St Brighthay F A. Lane Unete Sean

Burglary at Hotel As Woman Alleges Unknown Visitor

Mrs. Lane’s room in a hotel was broken into through a rear window while she was away for 15 to 20 minutes. Jewelry vanished and two men accompanied the visiting woman who signaled the coast was clear. The incident suggests expert method and a familiar attacker in the hotel.

Prisoner Sneaks Whisky To Wife In Jail Through Funnel

Travers Dwyer devised a method to deliver liquor to his wife in the county jail by inserting a funnel through a window opening. He aimed to supply prisoners with whisky during a separate robbery attempt, but was arrested by Jailer Tom Smith and now faces prosecution for furnishing liquor to inmates.

Travers Dwyer Tom Smith Dwyer

Baseball Goods at A. L. Hall's on First Avenue

The notice advertises baseball goods of all kinds available at A. L. Hall's located on First Avenue.

A. L. Hall First Avenue

Celebration at Faso

San Francisco marks one year since the earthquake and fire that devastated the city. Officials say rebuilding is rapid as streets are cleared and electric lights are set to glow tonight amid a citywide celebration.

San Francisco Apri

Phoenix Rise From The Ashes Marks Holiday Observance

A phoenix like rise from the ashes is noted as a holiday is celebrated with special memorial services at multiple venues. Banquets are planned tonight including a principal event by the Merchants' Association.

Merchants’ Association

Affidavits filed in Dayton murder case

Affidavits filed accusing Mrs Leah Gilman the mother and the Collina brothers with being accessories to the murder of Dona Gilman whose body was found in an open field near Dayton. Fayne and Bessie Gilman sisters of Dona are named as accessories. Grand jury had refused indictments, and authorities expect new developments.

Scripps Telegraph Service Dayton Leah Gilman Collina Brothers Fayne Bessie Dona Gilman Dona Here

Woman Struck After Refusing Telegram at Daven Hotel

Anois Stern, 22, was assaulted by a stranger in a hotel room after he offered a telegram supposedly left for her and asked a fee. She reported the incident to police and was placed under medical observation. separate notes mention B Yager of Meade Washington appointed as a weather observer.

Anois Stern Daven

Renton Hill Home Sale Offer

8b fish new S room cottage with Miller furnace marble plumbing laundry trays and above 82 5000 cash balance monthly OTTO WENDLAND L ses 2116 Pine St.

Death Toll Rises After Earthquake in Mexico City

Report from Mexico City on April 1 states the earthquake death toll is rising with about 150 victims confirmed and many prominent figures among the dead. Huge ground rents opened. lakeshore waves carved into landscapes and swept away houses, with far reaching damage and many children missing or killed.

Mexico City

Arbitration session ends with honors awarded in New York

The three day national arbitration and peace conference concluded in New York with resolutions urging arbitration in all matters. Andrew Carnegie received the Legion of Honor from the French government for his work.

Scrippe Telegraph Service New York National Arbitration and Peace Econ Erese Andrew Carnegie Crome Legion of Honor Congress

Life team begins with sentences at Ravensdale fight

Lorena Polansk, convicted of second degree murder in the January Ravensdale killing of Alexander Skroupa, received a life sentence from J Morris and was moved to Walla Walla yesterday. He also fatally wounded Skroups’ brother. Other inmates sent to the state penitentiary include Joe Powers, two years for robbery, W. A. Richardson, three years for robbery, and two prisoners from outside counties.

Lorena Polansk Alexander Skroupa Ravensdale J Morris Walla Walla Potansk Alexander Skroups State Penitentiary Joe Powers W. A. Richardson

Mex Supreme Court upholds death for three Americans

The Supreme Court of Mexico has affirmed a lower court ruling convicting Halbert Mitchell and Marie of poisoning two Americans for insurance money. In Chihuahua the three men were sentenced to death after the verdict.

Monterey Mex Supreme Court of Mexico Halbert Mitchell Marie Chihuahua

Bryan Starts on a Tour of Massachusetts Cities

William J Bryan begins a Massachusetts tour tonight covering principal cities through April 20 as arranged by the New England Democratic League officers. Martin L Sykes, a noted railroad man, died in Mount Vernon New York yesterday and had early life ties to several western railroads.

Bryan Boston William J. Bryan Massachusetts Commonwealth New England Martin L. Sykes Mount Vernon N. Y

Seattle Leads Western America in Building Activity

Classified ad lists tableware and kitchenware items from European and Asian brands. Includes plates cups crocks and jugs with varied prices. mentions gas stoves wash boilers and soap dishes. Highlights bargains on damaged wash boilers and decorated Chambers and teapots.

Seattle America

Sale of Aprons Seldom Talked About Kinds

Advertises a variety of kitchen aprons with gingham and lawn fabrics. Lists sizes from 35 to 66 inches wide, lengths up to 48 percent inches, features include pockets, ruffles, embroidery and insertion trims. Prices range from 1 cent to 59 cents.

Bretelle Mother Hubbard

Unclear sale note on small bottle prices

Fragmentary OCR shows scattered prices for various bottle sizes including half pints quarts and half gallons with inconsistent digits and spacing. No clear item names or dates, making it difficult to identify a specific product or retailer.

Tragedy in Claremore Ends with Fatal Shootings

April 18 in Claremore Oklahoma Mrs Kate Paine was shot and killed by her son Jam Golden. Chief of Police Leech arrived to arrest Golden and was shot by the suspect. Leech died and the officer was severely injured.

Beripps Telegraph Service Claremore J. T Kate Paine Jam Golden Over & Board Leech Golden Hee

Continuous piano sale drives unprecedented prices in Seattle

D. & Johnston Co. promotes a mass unloading of fourteen beautiful pianos at drastic cuts with prices ranging from 117 to 176 while old price tags reach 260 to 900. The house, claiming record warehouse stock and liberal terms, invites customers to inspect and buy at their own price and terms. Pioneer I House, 903 Second Ave.

D. &. Johnston Co Watercome Cavailley Propos Beattie Seattle D. & Johnston Co Pioneer I House Second Ave

Frederick & Nelson Unveils Waists For Seattle Shoppers

Be sure to see the many jetty styles in the Waist Division at Frederick & Nelson. Inspect the goods and prices to appreciate the advance in shopping for waists. Handsome hand made waists and fine lingerie waists in white cream and ecru with Valenciennes lace Duchess trims. Japanese silk waists and tailored waists are also featured.

Frederick & Nelson Seattle

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