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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1907
Page
6
NES reports in Alaska that miners have gone on strike with 24 hour shifts and higher wage scales being demanded. Mine owners refuse the increase and promise to shut down operations until workers return.
Fragmentary notices from Birmingham and other places seek relatives and missing individuals. Names such as Ziteewitela and J. Fossler Kelsey appear with ages and parent requests for contact. The garbled text mentions locations in Wisconsin New York Missouri and Illinois and references a wife seeking information about a missing husband.
Reports from the Kuskokwim indicate a gold strike on a creek tributary to the river near Beward Alaska. The discovery was made last fall by Arthur Eaton and several workers reportedly earned around 400 dollars each while preparing to buy supplies.
The page lists religious services and talks at local venues including Congregational and university locations. It mentions prayer gatherings, sermons, and references to biblical themes, with names of speakers and places like Fourth Avenue and Spring Street noted in passing.
In Buplyalo New York on April 21 a jury failed to reach verdict after hours of wrangling over a puree-snatching charge. Eight favored acquittal and three conviction. The court discharged the jury and Zion then pleaded guilty, with sentence to be set later. Meanwhile Washington reported possible cabinet changes with Poet master General George Von Meyer rumored to resign after two months in office.
Cleveland dispatch notes John D Rockefeller is arranging his affairs and preparing for death. He has largely deeded property to his son John D Rockefeller III and is ensuring everything is in order in case of an untimely passing.
The contract text names Edward Wright as president, Charles H. Amprey as vice president, and J. F. Taylor as secretary and treasurer, detailing the company offers and leadership roles.
Planey offers high quality portrait photography at attractive rates in Washington Block Seattle. The service combines sharp imagery with affordable pricing, appealing to customers seeking fine portraiture where cost matters.
In Terbay yesterday Chief Bringhurst reviewed Great Northern yards fire equipment and estimated the nearest city station at Fourth and Hattery is 16 minutes away. He pushed for improved city railroad yard fire protection arrangements.
In Snohomish on April 27 construction will begin on the first 16 miles of the Snohomish valley railroad and the proposed electric line to Seattle and Tacoma. Articles of Incorporation were filed for the Snohomish Construction Company with the secretary of state and Snohomish County auditor, created to pursue the venture.
A brief note extols future planning in Seattle praising a new area with unmatched transportation and features not found in any other city section. It urges making the most of opportunities while available and hints at a uniquely convenient location compared to recent additions.
The middle of this addition is the same distance from Harvard and Howe. Located at 24th and Galer, Capitol Hill Addition is referenced for distance comparison.
In 60 to 90 days market value may rise by half above current asking figures. Water front lots start at $2,750 with medium priced parcels ranging from $1,000 to $1,500. Other offerings are available as low as $725.
At the regular street committee meeting on April 25 the plat of Mount Baker Park was accepted as submitted by the Hunter Tract Improvement Company, marking official approval for development.
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