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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1907
Page
3
Governor Mead and Lieutenant Governor Oeen authorize shipping sound safety measures along Puget Sound shores with twelve extra foghorns and four additional lights to improve hazard marking near entrances and shoals as recommended by the commission.
General Arthur MacArthur and Gen Kuroki are expected to arrive next Saturday to meet T Kuroki of the Japanese delegation. Kuroki is en route and will stay in the city for a time, as officials plan a formal reception by prominent Japanese figures with Consul His.
A mass meeting last week protested against A. W. Ware's motion on ward restructuring. Dyer urged action to confirm Ware and questioned the council's stance. The group referenced annexation plans for Colum bes South Park and discussed upcoming elections and committee roles.
James Conway defeats rival James McNeay in a heated session over a saloon license for Main Street. McNeay, representing Adam Jacabowsk!, alleges false statements about Conway holding four Stock saloons. The council debates the claim as Conway argues there are more than four in town blocks, denying McNeay’s charges and opposing the license.
Officials at the Great Northern Mave discuss increasing Seattle yard capacity and plan an inspection trip. Key executives Vice Pree Prank H. McGuigan General PF. B. Ward and Chief A. H. Hogehend travel as part of the review.
Shingle manufacturers voluntarily raise wages to keep crews as yards await shipment and piles of shingles sit idle. Workers had found it hard to earn in other trades during layoffs, prompting mills to boost pay to retain labor.
Spokane voters face an unsettled direct primary as they nominate municipal officers. No leader offers a forecast and insiders claim various, unproven claims, leaving the outcome at sea with no tangible predictions.
Washington dispatch reports the president plans a visit to Oyster Bay on June date. A. L. Mall of 1311 First Avenue appears in the notice as the contact or location reference for the announcement.
The Star offers a fresh bill headlined by Milley & McCauley and Webb & Connelly with The Waitress and the Pianist. Also featured are Eddie Hoeseh and Pat Dalton with Connie, plus a performance by The Great Powell and Thomas K. Curtin Co. Walker Whiteside stars in The Magic Melody at the Grand Thursday.
Girefie Gireta presents a lively show filled with music and comedy at the Lyric Theatre this June, delivering a popular stage return with favorable reception.
The Grand presents a popular comedy “Mrs Wise” adapted for the stage with Murray and Mack performing Wednesday night. Their act draws long box office lines as audiences enjoy affordable seating and the star duo’s familiar songs.
The Adventures of Lady Areula charms this week at the Lete Theatre in a strong production by the Pantages Stock Company. Aileen Mayta gives a splendid display in the title role, delivering a well acted performance.
A meeting of King County postmasters is set for Thursday at the YMCA auditorium. Washington has joined the National League of Postmasters, and the gathering aims to perfect the local proagnation. Also listed are hardware items including batley iron rabbet planes and jack rabbet planes with prices.
Col Henry Watterson of the Louisville Courier Journal claims Rev Charles J Hughes of New York will be the next president and be nominated by the Democratic national convention observed after returning from Europe He states he holds a ticket from Paris Mutuals betting 100 to 1 on Hughes succeeding Roosevelt The Outlook suggests Roosevelt could run again in 1918
The rongehore men's demand for a 26 percent wage increase to take effect May 1, promulagated Thursday, has not yet prompted coordinated action by stevedores and shipping men. Birmingham based at San Francisco, on a regular inspection trip, remains in the city.
A brief item notes Baseball Guides by A L Mail located at 1111 Piret Ave. The entry lists publication details or availability information for readers seeking baseball reference materials.
Adjutant General Hamilton and Col. George B Lamping reviewed Kerr and Mowers plans for the new armory. The drawings were found acceptable with minor exceptions. Construction is set to start June 1.
A new comedy opera staged in reverence to John Cort, featuring Mine An ave May as the star. Written by J. Louis Mav vey, with an nautical society theme, the two act piece promises a melodious and rapidly moving performance. Likely to be staged next fall with a roadway cast and Cort production backing.
Judgment was today entered for Jim McVeagh a four year old boy against Mattle Electric Co for personal injuries. The case cites a claim of 1950 dollars for damages arising from an incident at the company’s facility.
Bank clearings for April 22 1907 show totals and comparisons to the same date in 1906. The brief entry notes a specific amount of 1024 dollars and 42 cents and a 15 cent variance, indicating a record of daily financial activity.
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