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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1907
Page
7
A man named Switzer explains to Judge Frater that his actions stem from alleged poor cooking. He describes mutton stew and cabbage odor, greasy dishes, and vile coffee, and claims his wife used a liquor cure in his meals. The judge allows Switzer limited visiting rights to his children.
Everett adopts a new city charter with 15 elected charter commission members who propose initiative and referendum provisions. A 25 percent petition triggers a council election to fill vacancies with a two year, no salary cycle for mayor and councilors. Administrative power concentrates in the mayor. health officer is chosen by the health board. many boards serve without pay.
The police and attorney general pursue a years long Armenian blackmailer ring in the United States. Victims received demand letters for large sums and some, including Tavahanjian, were targeted with murder threats. Clergy like Rev. Levant Martoogessian testified about payments and society ties to Hunchakist groups.
Countess di Brazza of New Orleans leads a program to educate Italian emigrants at home before they sail to America. She cites Roosevelt era reform, Calabrian schools, and cooperative workshops that train women and children, costing about $2,000 per center to build.
The speaker reflects on twenty years of funding school efforts from personal resources and says progress stalls without government or wealthy donor support. He notes the work has grown beyond unpaid means and urges external backing to continue the great project.
Henry A. Mclean president of the Washington State fair commission says funds from the Lake Union shore lands sale will not be available until next year. Total expected to be 720000 with three payments. university to receive 600000 for three buildings. first payments only 440000, short by 160000. Efforts to secure funds planned. other details withheld as Oscar Lawlor visits Beattie on unrelated legal business. The Persian gulf is noted as the hottest region on earth.
Report notes that in some Swiss regions the government handles all burials without regard to wealth or status. Mention of Battleship Nebraska at a Navy Yard appears as a separate fragment.
An advertisement offers money loans secured by diamonds with strict confidentiality and reasonable rates. Location listed as 204 Halley Building. The note emphasizes privacy and prompt service.
R A Mallinger, general commissioner of the United Staten head office, will stay a director of the Alaska Union Pacific exposition and assist in pressing Congress for a 1 100 000 appropriation for government participation with the project.
Action for Marysville water supply seeks mandamus to force the Marysville Water and Power company to fulfill its contract. Judge Black revised the writ and set August 10 for why the company has not complied.
County funds on deposit earned 1945.90 in interest for July from various banks after a new law required banks holding county money to pay interest.
A joint meeting of the state board of control and the Washington State Reformatory board of managers convened this afternoon at Corwin D. Shank’s office in the Alaska building to discuss pending matters.
The Centile Federation of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union will hold an all day picnic next Tuesday at Volunteer. After a basket lunch, an oratorical contest will feature silver gold grand gold and diamond contests. Winners compete for the grand diamond medal at the national convention in Neahville Tennessee in October.
An Everett resident gambled away 173 dollars at the Capitol saloon, with H. M. Potter noted in the report.
Representatives of lumber manufacturers from the North Pacific coast met in the Alaska building to oppose the October freight rate increase. C F White chaired the Pacific Coast Manufacturers Association with C Knapp of Portland and Hubbard of Centralia forming an executive committee for statewide actions against the transcontinental roads. A Shingle Mill bureau trustees meeting is set for Beattie on Saturday. New steamer Tourist planned for navy yard.
ER Nav Co offers priced round trips with dates in August September to Chicago St Louis Omaha and Kansas City with return prices from 60 to 71 dollars. Tickets available at Union Ticket Office and from EB Wills General Agent.
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