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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1907
Page
6
About 47 families from the first hill area face eviction as city officials curb an asphalt company plan to place a stable on Mel estate between Eleventh Ave and Mar Columbia. Nearby residents protest and urge authorities to reconsider causing involuntary moveouts.
April 24 reports from Bremerton that a man identified as John Shire has begun a new role in party department operations. The note mentions driving and truck service as part of his duties in the local center.
An old advertisement from W. B. Hutchinson Co located at Second Ave and Union St promotes hats priced at three dollars. The copy emphasizes value and quality in its retail display.
General Macarthur and his wife left San Francisco for Seattle to meet General Ruroki and act as special aide on the Jamestown trip. Edward Harper died in Pittsburgh at 58 from tuberculosis, leaving a widow. Gilbert J. Laws former Nebraska secretary of state and congressman died in Lincoln at 69 after illness.
Chicago reports five thousand machinists threaten a May 1 strike. The plan involves CHICAGO workers and UT branch. possible relocation to Yellowstone area noted as part of labor tensions. The message cites BE and Harriman as names involved in the unfolding dispute.
A plan to bid for the Ellowstone Park Courtet business includes constructing a new Union Pacific branch to the park, signaling a major expansion effort and potential service upgrade. The move aims to connect the park area with enhanced rail access and commercial development.
A group of Jefferson and Clallam counties ranchers, led by I. W. Porter and others, deny murder allegations against them regarding Ira B Bentor. They claim no motive or participation and state they are law abiding citizens. They allege government actions to depose the senior to influence land contests at the United States Land Office.
Residents of Madrona Heights seek full width paving for Cherry Street between even teenth and Thirty fifth Avenues. An ordinance approved by the connected authorities funds a narrow entry paving. residents plan to raise funds by subscription to cover full width paving and petition the council for approval.
Jerry Mahoney the defeated Democratic candidate for mayor has begun a contest alleging fraud by election judges against Mayor Corby. The April 4 report notes Mahoney pursuing legal action over alleged irregularities.
Georgia records man Ga. N. Sallebury urges weather reports from Valdes Attka and Fairbanks in addition to Nome. He acts on a Beattle Chamber of Commerce suggestion that the public should receive broader weather data.
Advert reads A L Hall at 1111 Miret Ay offering a dow collar for dogs with tags attached free. Catcher coming phrase appears as a playful prompt in local ad copy.
Fire at dawn in Hutte Mont April 26 destroyed the Milver Bow county poor farm. All inmates were safely relocated with efforts noted on page 4 of London’s edition.
A garbled sale notice highlights bath towels at 3 cents, double warp and regular towels, and a quick selling Saturday. It also advertises skirts in black panama fabric, with prices implied from past values 6.00 and 18.00, signaling a Saturday special.
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