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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1907

Page

3

Japan Trains Spies in China War Correspondent Reports

War correspondent Walter Kirton describes a Japanese spy college near Shanghai where students from across Japan study disguise and intelligence. He notes graduates may blend as Chinese locals while gathering naval and fortification details for Japan, warning of Japan’s patient, pervasive espionage influence.

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Shipping News From Harbor and Seas Front

The report notes Suh arriving in San with Simpson Lumber owners seeking $30,000 in damages from a recent collision involving the Sent and Meamehip Sonoma. The Heamer Kumeric heads to Manila via Navy Yard as part of the squadron. Hendrickson sails to Southern China with flour and lumber. Chippewa resumes Seattle Victoria run after repairs. Admiral Dewey returns with 15,000 pounds of fish. The Sonoma departed San Francisco for the port on July 4. Rowalio sails to the Lydia Thompson’s area and will continue until repairs are complete.

Suh San Simpson Lumber Sonoma Hendrickbeon China Ae of Lee Okahama Kobe Shanghai Chippewa Seattle Victoria Miral Dewey Banka Steames Sonoma San Francisco Rowalio Lydia Thompson Antil

Eye Glasses Relief Sought for Headache Trouble

When eyes are properly fitted with glasses headaches appear less. Bring your eye troubles to us for relief. Sccuchard Optical Co, 1907 Indianapolis.

Sccuchard Optical Ca Ind Av

Tugboat Engineers Sought Amid Sailor Shortage on Sound

A series of marine engineer shortages has left many tugboats tied up for days. Owners are in despair as wages for tug engineers run higher than stationary engineers but remain hard to fill. Steamship men urge recruiting from the east to meet the need.

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Speak to Unions series begins at Labor Temple Sunday

A monthly gathering at the Labor temple will feature speakers from city ministries and organized labor. The next meetingSunday evening will have Rev Sydney Strong as principal speaker discussing topics vital to the welfare of mankind and the joint interests of church and labor.

Labor Temple Labor Iabor Sidney Strong

State News Roundup From Washington Territory Local Fire Fatalities

The King sash and door factory in Spokane burned down with losses around 46000. A J W Anderson's year old daughter died when crushed beneath logs near Bellingham. Walla Walla plans to host the 1908 Irrigation convention. La Conner hay crop is about one third abort. A blowheat crop is reported from Walla Walla district. In Harrington a runaway injures three women. Congressman Jones vows clean campaign for U S Senate.

King Sash Bpokane J. W. Anderson Hellingham Walla Walla la Conner Harlington Jones Hee United States Senate

New Corporation Filings In Olympia Record

Star Special Service notes filings with the secretary of state listing Olivette Congregational Church Seattle Matilda Calder Sarah Hinlr Sophia Hopwood and Idas Pletcher. South Fork Lumber Tanner King County 106000. North Pacific Timber Beattle 5000000. Redmond Transportation Redmond King County 6000. Dr B Stanley returns to practice in the Arcade building after vacation.

Star Olympia Olivette Congregational Church Seattle Matilda Calder Sarah Hinlr Sophia Hopwood Idas Pletcher South Fork Lumber Company Tanner King County L. HK. Tanner J. B. Pinkham D. & Kellong North Pacific Timber. Company Beattle M. F. Hi

Beattie's Best Dresser Underlines Garment Quality

Ad copy notes Daniel Fuhrman at 1016 and Ave IV offering fal outfits for Beattie's best dressers. It promises moderate prices and garments that fit well and retain shape after wear.

Daniel Fuhrman Ave. iv Beattie

Seattle Store Fire Sale Returns Bargains After Rush

The store opened at 9 30 am after yesterday noon to 2 pm and 4 30 pm closings. Wealth of customers overwhelmed shelves as we restock from the warehouse to maintain assortments. Wagons shuttle goods to the main floor for another round of bargains tomorrow morning. ATCH THE WINDOWS.

Seattle

Fire Sale Goods Delivery and Cash Sales Policy

A merchant outlines delivery uncertainties for Fire Sale Goods versus Regular Goods, noting possible delays, no combined delivery, and cash-only sales. Regular items get priority in delivery. Fire Sale items may sell as is without repairs, exchanges, or returns. Separate orders exist for regular goods. C O D is not available.

Holy War Declared on Europeans Report From Tangieh

A holy war has been declared on Europeans and a fatal torture may have occurred. Four French warships guard Tangieh harbor as retaliation looms. The sultan’s power grows while natives are incited by soldiers who fail to intervene. An Indiana vessel ferries two loads of Japanese from Honolulu to Vancouver aboard Canada railway workers.

Tangieh Indiana Honolulu Vancouver Facino Columbia

Chicago to host both party conventions

Chicago will host the Democratic and Republican conventions, says Thomas Knight, chairman of the joint committee. Denver Seattle Kansas City and Boston were named as the only competing cities. Eight hundred hotel rooms are already booked for next June.

United Press Chicago Thomas Knight Joint Committee Denver Seattle Kansas City Boston

City Hall Site Proposed at Fifth and Pine in Seattle

The Seattle Electric Company through John Davis & Co proposes selling the city the Fifth Avenue and Pine Street car barn site for a new city hall. The asking price is 675000 dollars.

Fifth Pine Seattle Electric Company John Davis & Co Fifth Av

City Hall Purchase Likely To Be Voted This Fall

Council members favor the purchase as a good deal with a plan to submit the question to voters this fall. A bond bill would cover both the purchase and construction costs. Mark Lowd will leave Seattle to join Stone & Webster in the south, and George P. James will replace him as local construction superintendent.

Mark Lowd Seattle Mleeth Company Seattle Stone & Webster George P. James Mr. Lowd

Palace Market Poultry Sale for Sunday Dinner

Palace Meat Market at 604 2nd Ave advertises poultry for Sunday dinner. The brief notice invites customers to purchase fresh birds in time for weekend meals.

Palace Market Palace Meat Market 2Nd Ave

Buffalo Gasoline Engines For Boats

Buffalo Gasoline Engines from Geo H Woodhouse Co offer two horsepower to one hundred with stock on hand. Located at 112 University Street.

Buffalo Geo. H. Woodhouse Co University St Eee

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