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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1905
Page
3
The clipping shows assorted refrigerator prices including $9.00, $11.50, $21.50 and $28.50 for white enamel models. It notes price cuts across the line with corresponding reductions on the entire range, highlighting bargain picks and sale figures.
The Ladies' Aid Society of Asbury M. E church Fortieth and Whit Tan will host an ice cream and musical social Friday evening at o'clock.
In Victoria British Columbia the privy council reviewed the Canadian Pacific Railway appeal against an Imperial Chinese government case. The dispute centers on a 90 000 pound Shanghai tribunal judgment linked to the sinking of the Chinese cruiser Kwangti by the Empress of India two years prior with losses of crew and cargo.
A passenger train on the Somerset to Cambridge branch of the B and O derailed at Paint Creek bridge 25 miles from Somerset. Baggage master Louis Dow was killed and 17 people injured in the morning wreck.
At Wednesday night’s meeting the Central Labor Council named officers: President Robert Hesketh, Vice President Alice Lord, Secretary W H Trowsdale, Treasurer George Listman. A Seattle delegation plans to attend Portland’s Japanese Day on August 21 under Japanese Association President C T Takahashi planning a prominent Seattle role.
Green Lake Improvement club members were deceived by the fire and water committee on Wednesday night. Clubmen say they were told to expect a notification about a meeting to discuss alleged misuse of the water fund, but no notice had been delivered.
Aug 1 report of President Roosevelt hosting a luncheon with British Ambassador Durand and other officials. Durand’s visit centers on assessing peace conference prospects while England watches anxiously. Alvin Sanders, chairman of the reciprocity convention, met after lunch to discuss Chicago talks.
The ear has established a viceroyalty for Finland with General Kiergels likely to become the first viceroy. Washington notes the visit has no relation to important matters and the president remains optimistic about the situation. Location cited is St. Petersburg dated August 3.
Inspection finds fracture in the arched stern post and other defects on the steamship Dakota during a dry dock test. Repairs, including stern post reinforcement, tail shaft inspection and possible fracture repair, expected ten days to two weeks, with dry dock rental about $2,000 daily. Moran Bros. leads repairs under Frank W. Hibbs. The vessel fits the dock only because it is just six inches under length.
The Star's world’s fair winners will depart Tuesday August 10 for a one week trip to Portland with all expenses paid. The group includes Mrs Emma Moffatt as matron and Miss Lou Chase Miss A Frances Nichols Miss Genevieve Madison Miss Bertha M Johnson and Miss Anna I L McMillan. A Star representative will manage arrangements and Mrs Moffatt leads the party at a formal dinner at the Hotel Washington.
In Spokane on August 3 the grand jury considers whether county officials accepting donations for campaign purposes is indictable. Judge Pointdexter refused to comment on facts but gave the jury key instructions as the panel in session seeks indictments against several deputies.
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