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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1907
Page
3
A settlement ends a major suit against Arthur Burrage and others in the Copper Ranke Consolidated matter. The figure involved totals about three million dollars, with terms agreed after court action in April.
Fragmented local notes report plans for temporary hospitals for the insane and a larger city facility. Mentions a certificate opening in a department store by a Christian convention and a near July convention. Also references wage increases, union cooperation, and streetcar resumption on Third Place.
The Washington Fire Company is not adequate in rate discussions and seeks clearer insurance pricing terms.
Residents sign petition for six daily deliveries at station K while University cars resume arrest? date for operation remains uncertain. Chamber seeks Alaska weather reports daily as local efforts continue. Also listed: Billings Spencer combination pliers priced six cents at Spina.
The report notes arrangements for daily reports from Juneau Hitkea Valdes and Nome Wants Haperte Pees plus Dr W K Tymme and Dr Johnson as expert witnesses in W A Lareen vs Canadian Pacific conducted in January. McClure appointed secretary for Washington of the National Mile Association. Washington Children's Home seeks 26000 for a new site near Ravenna Park with 17000 already subscribed. Jobbers to relieve freight blockade with extended hours. Tacoma Power Company engineers plan a 60 percent efficiency increase at the Encoquiemie Falls plant without new machinery.
A 1929 event listing for an entertainment and dance night hosted by the Don't Worry Club at the A. O. C. W. hall on First Avenue. Music featured as part of the program.
One of Roosevelt's final acts before leaving for Jamestown was to request files on William January who had escaped Leavenworth prison six years ago. January lived respectably in Kansas City, married under the name Anderson Mehes, and has a wife and baby.
Vienna reports Professor Moorhoof the lodoform inventor killed himself by drowning in the Danube River on April 6 after being introduced to the drug.
OLIMPIA April 26 The following corporation articles filed with the secretary of state include resolutions by Puget Mercantile Company of California to do business in Washington and revoke agent appointment of G. Ames. Increase in capital stock for Standard Timber Company of Deer Park to 200000. Saint Clement's Episcopal Church Beattie lists Johan F Von Hernrich Fred Page Tustin John Maltby Thomas H Melaan William J Tichbourne H F Parker John W
W B Hutchinson Co advertises hats priced at three dollars claiming the hat department is the city’s most successful at its corner location Becond Avenue and Union Street.
Gibson and George Thowlis. C. B. McKenna Co. Inc. of Seattle $2,000. Latouche Consolidated Copper Co. of Beattie £1,000,000. International Bond and Realty Co. of Beattie $200,000. Alaska Loan and Development Co. of Hellingham $100,000. Greater Seattle Land Co. of Beattie $3,000. Names listed include James Denny W. B. Madison John H. Ogden Fred J. Perine Charles F. Roehl William F. Roehl Coartes Fanning Henry Fanning Albert B. Lord Fred W. Stocking and DD. C. Bates.
Alton April 26 police arrested Mighard Himes 22 a factory worker after describing a black man who assaulted Viviet Spencer 15 The girl is recovering from a dangerous knife wound to the abdomen.
The lighting department reports 6 700 contracts signed with residents. Daily 10 to 20 new applications arrive as the department expands interior house lighting work.
New spring goods arriving daily at the EKagie Clothing Company in Seattle. The store promises unmatched bargains as fresh stock arrives for the spring trade. Extra help added this Saturday to handle the crowd and welcome new customers.
Inventory price list shows men s suits various prices from 12 50 to 25 00 and outfits including youth and children s suits 6 00 to 9 00 and pants 2 00 to 6 00 plus leather and dress shoes 4 00 to 5 00 and hats 1 50 to 8 00. The text is fragmentary but indicates a broad sale catalog of garments and accessories with multiple price points.
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