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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1907

Page

3

Quake belts split across regions in two global sways

The report notes twenty six earthquakes in two main belts. One belt runs east-west through the Mediterranean region and Asia Minor toward the East Indies and Central America, while the other circles the Pacific coast and Andean areas toward North America and Asia. In the first belt 56 percent of quakes occurred. in the second belt 44 percent.

Mediterranean Reion Asia Minor Caventiala Mimaayas East Indies Central America Weat Pacific Ocean Andes North America Asia New Zealand

Unclear Health Board Record Involves Patient and Bond

A letter to the health office shows Jones agreeing to subscribe funds for a better health system. The board revisits a record about an allegedly incompetent physician and a potential self injury incident with a broken water pitcher. The subject faced a threatened death by self harm but was expected to recover. he was out on $6,000 bonds.

Jones Loca Health Office Felesh Board of Health Mtcheels Bayview

Telegraph Briefs Apr 30 Oakland and Alameda notes

A garbled Telegraph Briefs items list events from Oakland and Alameda including a cocaine dive incident, telegrams of denial, trial notes about a mefiographer and secretaries, a financier linked to Amert Trust, a bank scandal, a wealthy merchant’s arrest, and a case involving a boy and improper conduct.

Anna Pas Derek Oakland Yerierdas

Well Known Singer Adjudged Sane and Committed

Tacoma reports Wil Harry a noted singer who has performed on many circuits as a va rieter has been adjudged sane and sent to Steilacoom asylum after a court finding.

Tacoma Wil Harry A& Elager Steilacoom

Receiver Appointed for Uncle Sam OV Company in Topeka

Federal court in Topeka appoints a receiver for the Uncle Sam OV Company. authorities believe it is owned by the Stoedard OU Company.

Topeka. Kan Uncle Sam OV Company Stoedard OU Company

Opened land plat to entry near Green River headwaters

The state land office reports the plat will be used at the local United States land office on June 12 to open entry for part of township 19 range 10 east at the headwaters of the Green River in King and Pierce counties.

Star Olympia State Land Office United States Land Office Range 10 Green River King Pierce

Smith Plans $45,000 Residence on Prospect Street

C. J. Smith, prominent local capitalist, has filed plans to build a $45,000 residence with spacious grounds on the west side of Prospect street between Highland and North avenues.

C. J. Smith Prospect St Eeav Highland Ve

Cannot Bluff the Chief of Police

The chief of police orders the arrest of John L Beggs head of the North American Street Car and Electric Light Company for failing to move street cars into barns after a city order. The company amid interests in St. Louis and other places faced arrest actions for leaving cars in the streets overnight.

John L Beggs North American Street Car and Electric Light Company St. Louis

Clerical Leaders Plan China Famine Relief Fund

Rev. M. A. Matthews of Seattle Red Cross led Rev. Myron W. Haynes and Rev. W. H. Rees in a meeting to raise funds for famine relief in China. The report says Chinese victims may be dying at about 5,000 per day due to hunger.

M. A. Matthews Red Cross Society Seattle Myron W. Haynes W. H. Rees

Humane society trains officers to arrest animal mistreatment

The Seattle Humane Society met Friday night at the Rainier Rand Hotel where Humane Officer Vaupell instructed several new officers in arrest techniques. Members vowed to ban law violators and proceed against those who mistreat animals.

Seattle Humane Society Rainier<rand Hotel Vaupell Seattle

Swindler Flees A. Bridge & Co With Cash and Goods

Police seek a suspect who fled A. Bridge & Co on Friday afternoon with $566 in cash and $10 worth of clothing after paying with a forged certificate of deposit for $65. The incident prompts a citywide lookout for the fraud suspect.

A. Bridge & Co

Savings Advertisement Claims Small Deposit Powers Growth

An ad touts that watching entries in a past book brings happiness, claims $1.06 starts an account, notes rent depends on character, and promises 4 percent interest on savings. The copy emphasizes thrift and personal strength as factors in financial growth.

President Roosevelt Walks to Church at Quick Pace

Seattle Star reports Roosevelt maintains a brisk four miles per hour pace from the White House gate to Grace Memorial Church. He averages about 11 to 12 minutes for the three quarters of a mile, with three Secret Service escorts keeping pace and the president often bowing to onlookers.

Seattle Star Washington, D. C Roosevelt White House Grace Memorial Lafayette Square Madison Place Vermont Av Artington Hotel Secret Service

Theaters Present Mrs Wiggs and Murray and Mack Acts

Mrs Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch returns to the Grand for four nights next week after last season’s success. Murray and Mack bring their popular Irish-themed act to the Seattle theater for a weeks engagement, promising humor and heart in a simple life tableau.

Mre Wiggs Murray and Mack Seattle J.vular

Around the Town tops regional vaude bills at Star

Paty shows across the nation bring Around the Town as the main attraction with Girette Girefa, noted for tuneful operas. Tonight and tomorrow mark final performances at the Star Theater before a new seven act program begins Monday featuring The Great Powell Leslie Kirkman Margaret Webb Miller and Mc Cauley and Thomas R Curtis with a new motion picture and Roesch song.

Vaudevillians Btar Powell Leslie Kirkman Margaret Webb Company Miller McCauley Thomas R. Curtis and Company Turf Ion Roesch

A Fine Play at Lote Theater Next Week

The Adventures of Lady Areu ja is billed at the Lote Theater tomorrow afternoon or next week. The production is regarded as one of the most artistically conceived shows of the last decade and should draw strong crowds for the Pantages stock company.

Lady Areuja Lote Theater Nno Pantages

Walter Whiteside Stars in The Magic Melody at Grand

Walter Whiteside, noted for his sterling qualities, appears in The Magic Melody at the Grand Thursday night. The production is touted as one of the meritorious plays of the year and promises notable performances and charm.

Walter Whiteside Mr. Walker Whiteside

Opera promises success for Zinn company at the Lyric

The piece by Lecocq is described as a gifted composition and the appealing renewal of the old opera is expected to be one of the most successful offerings yet presented by the Zinn musical comedy company at the Lyric.

Lecocq Zinn the Lyric

Planning Trip by Railway Commissioners for Alaska Session

State Railway Commissioners Lawrence and Jones visited Beattie to arrange entertainment for the National Railway Association annual session starting July 28. A steamer trip to Alaska was also explored.

Lawrence and Jones Beattie National R Railway Association of Railway Commissioners Alaska

Buyers to Start New Becondav Store Next Year

Two purchasers from McDou gall and Southwick, Miss Jadys Allen and Miss Helen L. Igoe, will leave Seattle for Purepe next week to acquire goods for the store at Becondav and Pike 1, planned to open next year.

McDougall & Southwick Company Jadys Allen Helen L. Igoe Seattle Purepe Becondav Pike #1

Jennings Couple Divorced Court Grants Separation

Judee Frater granted a divorce yesterday separating Minnie Jennings from her husband Richard Jennings. Both parties declared the union unhappy.

Jennings Judee Frater Minnie Jennings Richard Jennings

Odd Fellows Hold 8th Anniversary Observance in Seattle

The 8th anniversary of the Odd Fellows in America will be observed locally on April 26. Afternoon exercises begin at 1 40 at the Seattle theater. the evening program at Leachpark features the decoration of chivalry and dancing with participation from all affiliated branches in King County.

Odd Fellows In America Seattle Leachpark King County

Melody Choir Will Contest Inheritance in Ohio Court

Proceedings began to set aside Melody Choirs will left to build a mouse with H Renick asking for guardianship of Mrs Elisabeth Mel of Stark County Ohio The court declared Mrs Mel incapacitated and Nicholas Melchoir was named guardian The contest questions Melody Choirs mental state and guardianship aims to challenge the will The case centers on insanity and its influence on the will validity

Melody Choir H. Renick Elisabeth Mel Stark County Ohio Mra Mel Nicholas Melchoir Renick

Lecture for Men on How a Great Is Lost His Grip

An afternoon lecture for men by Dr. J. Q. A. Henry in the Opera house. The talk will address the topic How a Great is Lost His Grip and aim to offer guidance and insight.

J. Q. A. Henry

One Unit of Business Property For Your Child

A local ad urges buying and registering a single unit of property in Seattle to fund a child's future. It claims high long term growth, constant earnings, and safety with no premiums taxes or insurance, advising early purchase in the Central Building Property on Third Avenue, through Lowman Building.

Seattle Central Building Third Avenue

Jumps From Second Story Window Rattles Port Townsend

In Port Townsend Washington on April 10 Billie Chilman a Red Man leader suffered a severe concussion and paralysis after leaping from a second story window at a reception hotel. He remained alive but in critical condition. Separately on the Italian ship Megina Kimo a sailor fell from rigging and cut his face badly though recovery is possible.

Star Port Townsend Wanh Billie Chilman Redmen Lagorio Pietro Megina Kimo

Markets Update Amid Arrivals and Sluggish Spokane Cargo

Market activity seen this morning as large local produce supplies arrive. The Spokane steamer’s cargo unloads late, delaying today’s trades. Florida tomatoes in good demand. strawberries scarce and poor. lemons firmer under six. Butter firm despite heavy receipts. other dairy and produce prices listed with varied quality and quantities.

Spokane

Market Prices and Commodities From Local Trade Column

A fragmentary listing shows prices for cement and lime, Portland cement, fuel, and various commodities. Mentions include per ton costs and bale or barrel measures, with references to Orcas and several placeholder terms.

Callaia Juan & Ee Reall Piaeiee Tiber Orcas

New Incorporations and Magnolia Way Hold Up

The April filing list in Olympia includes several new corporations with varied capitals and founders such as Beattie, Harrison Bostick, Francia M. Celina, Harvey Neilson, and Herbert Belch. Also noted are petitions by Magnolia Way property owners to delay the improvement project, slated for city council discussion Monday night.

Star Spestal Ce Olympia April Secretary of State Toeden Weat Ee Beattie Wen Hy Oorge Bron Fae Fwilliarn T. Consett Lostick Olive [Ae Company Beattie Harrison Bostick Francia M. Celiina Aimilk Bhingle Company Antecortes Harvey Neilson Herbert J. Belch Arcade Beattice Charles H. Walker Clarence Estelle Oscar Collins Irving Willames W. E. Lee Bliverton Lamber Company J. W. Keim James J. Crane James RA. Fitzgerald Pacific Conant Boom Company Seattle Quillayute Dickedochtedar Dickey River Cram County Magnolia Way

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