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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1907
Page
8
A blaze on the island of Panay swept through a settlement near the city of Manila on April 1, destroying homes and causing heavy casualties. Authorities reported twenty thousand people homeless and said the area is under control.
Rev James Schendell at a Republican banquet in Kansas City prays that God bless the party and lift the banner to victory at the West Republican National Convention with the motto Square deal and William H Taft for president amid great cheers.
The April filings include Tailored Ready Company, Amended Seattle Park Company capital increase to 75 000, Fremont Swedish Methodist, Auto Track Operation of Seattle with 1000, F B Eddy, A Bryant. Fidalgo Mining Company Seattle 500 000, Bronson Taral Copper Company Seattle 1 000 000, Mines Development Company Seattle 3 000 000. Officers listed: G B Mackintosh A Bower RB Stacey Geo H Woodhouse.
Early spring picnickers eye the new Luna Park at Dewamish Head near West Seattle. The $500,000 Coney Island of Puget Sound nears completion with a natatorium, a figure-eight roller coaster, a merry-go-round, a half mile gondola ride, a “shoot the shoots” ride into an artificial lake, a big cafe, and other attractions slated to open June 15.
James Pulham an offer for the Hammond Mill company was arrested late night by Patrolman Pulkenberg while prowling near J W Mann 622 29th Ave. Mann suspects Pulham may be the man who recently tried to set Mann home on fire. EK M Knight a farmer of Auburn died from injuries after a wagon fall. He was 9 years old and lived with his kin Cory Knight.
Kenneth Mackintosh announced warrants for alienists in the Chester Thompson case would probably be paid May 1. Vouchers total nearly $8,000 for physicians services, listing Dr. Williamson two thousand dollars. Drs. Ridpath Reed and McLetah one thousand five hundred each. Dr. Reed of Tacoma seven hundred fifty. Dr. Shaver one hundred sixty six. and Dr. Dewey fifty dollars.
The council of Jewish Women hosted a vaudeville show at the Grand Opera House last night to raise funds for a proposed settlement building. A large audience enjoyed the performances and contributed generously to charity workers as Mee Wigwe of the Cabbage Patch is billed for Sunday night four performances. The evening featured a stage adaptation praised as successful, with a capable company presenting material from A Stranger in Town. The Beattie engagement ends tonight and tomorrow with the tough farce close.
Murray Mack heats up the week as Fra Diavolo closes at the Lyric tomorrow night. Sunday marks the premiere of Gerofie Girot ta praised as Zion repertoire’s best. Next week the Pantages stock company brings The Adventures of Lady Arenia to Lola theater while An American Citizen ends its run tomorrow with strong crowds at Star theater all week.
The Illinois Supreme Court ruled last night that the Mueller act is invalid, striking down a measure authorizing Chicago to issue bonds or incur debt. The decision affects city financing and municipal authority projected in the plan.
Firm notes strong demand for its $15 business suite as repeat buyers line up this season. Visitors crowd the corner at 2nd and Union to purchase and secure another set after prior success, reflecting a booming market for affordable office furniture.
The Washington Fire Insurance Company shows keen interest in insuring wage workers residences and contents. No risk is too small to attract the company. Work[s] homes particularly stand out in its outreach efforts.
Local notice identifies Otto Wendland at 2116 East Pine Grove Terrace. The fragmentary text places a residential address for a person of interest in a city area.
Advertised rain coats and waterproof garments offered at deep discounts with varied styles including double breasted designs, plaited backs, and patch pockets. Items feature cravenette cloths in tan gray olive and checks, with prices marked from $6.50 up to $20.00, urging quick purchase and single-day closings.
Like a comb of honey our new Bargain Basement overflows with bargains. Besides what we mention there are over one hundred tables piled high with money saving deals. These lines announce fabric prints including batiste in various designs at ten cents per print and fast colors.
We offer the same splendid contents at 5.00. Our Petticoats feature a good 17 inch flounce with multiple rows of pin tucks and a calico dust ruff. The Silk Petticoats display navy blue green tan rose and changeable effects including black.
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