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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1907
Page
8
Mr. Dawson attends every pension of the peace conference and offers authoritative timely observations on its deliberations. The Hague conference produces no clear plan to alleviate conflict or hardship. international suspicion and jealousy remain the core results.
The Hague talks cost $1,000,000 and fail to advance peace aims. Delegates clash over naval port restrictions, contraband ships, and timing of declarations of war. Only notable outcome: American push for a permanent arbitral court at The Hague, likely to pass.
A local strore announces a clearance sale after finishing inventory. Many black silks including 26-inch black taffeta Swiss finish peau de soie and duchess varieties are offered at deep discounts with prices ranging from 5 to 7 percent, highlighting strong demand and limited stock.
A line ad announces Black Messaline Silk in width yard for $1.39 and a sale offering ten pieces at $1.29 a yard, down from $1.76. The notice highlights a rich soft finish and promotes it as the favorite fabric of the day, on the Main Floor at The Bon Marche.
Teheran reports Turkish troops compel evacuation of a Persian village and bombardment follows. An official account notes 6000 Persian cavalry joining the Turkish force threatening Uramiah, home to the Fisk seminary and missionary gatherings.
J M Beatt city editor of the Helena World was found dead on the sidewalk with two bullet holes in the head. A personal quarrel is believed to have sparked the killing and the assassin was not yet caught.
Francis Heney and associates announce the immunity bath will close and all graft offenders will be treated alike. He aims to make an example of Theodore Halsey if convicted and efforts continue to convict Glass on remaining indictments.
Thomas Myler, a Spanish American soldier famed for raising the Stars and Stripes over Santiago de Cuba, was drowned near Courtown while reportedly training to swim the English Channel. The Exchange Telegraph dispatch notes the incident as reported today.
Wenatchee watermelons lead the early season imports at Powles & Co with two cars of Yakima potatoes and onions from Walla Walla plus two cars of bananas from the south. Monday market shows ample supply across vegetables and fruits including corn, tomatoes, cauliflower, berries, melons and citrus. Livestock and dairy items are listed with prices for butter, cheese, eggs, poultry and meat cuts, reflecting broad winter into spring offerings.
Aug. reports that the Japanese squadron has left for San Sebastian. The move signals a strategic shift in Pacific theater operations as allied forces monitor naval movements.
Gen Karangosoff former Odessa governor general, was killed in St Petersburg today. He led Lubna dragoons and ordered police to fire on mobs during disturbances. General Kaulbarg succeeded him as governor. Separately engineers in New York area are said to have spent about 600 million dollars on underground work.
The Northern Bank and Trust company occupies its new quarters in a five story building under construction at Westlake avenue and Pike street. The bank rooms feature mahogany fittings and spaces for patron meetings as construction nears completion. A separate item notes a dog hospital planned by Mrs. Jennie D. Spence near Fauntleroy Beach, named Balgonie, welcoming all breeds regardless of payment. A brief mention adds Battleship Nebraska at the Navy Yard.
Tacoma report says K Obatts, a Japanese suspect in the murder of T Okamishi, was found under a culvert a mile and a half from File where he concealed his act. Officials state Obatts committed suicide amid the crisis.
A fragmented note promises a money back offer on tea if a customer does not like it. The text mentions a grocer and payment to him, but the exact terms are unclear and garbled.
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