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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1907
Page
3
The report describes a frenzied religious outbreak in North Africa where white soldiers clash with locals. It portrays acts of mistreatment toward Christians, mob violence, and chaotic scenes driven by fanaticism as Christians and nonbelievers face brutal assaults during the conflict.
A busy Seattle program features the San Francisco company presenting The Hohe Gel and Cavalleria Rusticana with a long list of performers. Evening and matinee dates include Daphne fo Ledbrette, Eugene Weiner, and Maud Bestty. Additional attractions include Miss Emma Bonting, a charming boy detective tale, and a double bill. Ringling's circus set for August 21-22, Florence Roberts' West Coast run, Miss Truax's Spider's Web tour, and Grace George's Divorcons London triumph touted for upcoming season.
Rev Myron W Haynes will deliver two sermons at the First Artist Church as trustees seek a successor to Dr Haynes and assign Rev Lamoreux as assistant pastor during the pastorate transition.
W H Ladden a Spokane attorney and former register of the land office announces his Republican bid for Congress to succeed Wesley L Jones. The piece notes his five years in public office and frames the candidacy as a local political move amid a broad Spokane scene. A separate ad lists a 25 to 0 cent cut on fishing rods and a clean-up sale at Mall's 1111 Let Ave.
A dynamite explosion during a fire at the Colorado and Southern depot in Boulder injures 60 to 100 people. The blast destroyed the depot and caused extensive damage in the early hours.
Stockholm credit bank suspends operations after extensive forgeries tied to a prominent nobleman and an army officer. Numerous firms and private individuals suffer heavy losses as investigations proceed.
The city comptroller distributed salary warrants totaling 127 996.95 with the treasurer approving. This marks the largest pay day in the city’s history. Seventy separate warrants were issued. A subsequent large payment is planned for August 20 to settle municipal bills.
The state superintendent's office announces permanent first grade teaching certificates issued this week to numerous named individuals in Washington. The list includes Mrs. Madge Griffith of Bout Hell ingham, Nelile H. Abbott of Bellingham, Kate 8 Seward also of Bellingham, and others across Seattle, Everett, Port Angeles, Ballard, and more. Motors killed 22 in London's streets last year.
Assistant Insurance Commissioner J H Schively cancels the Pacific Live Stock association of Spokane authority to do business in Olympia. He notes a prior action and a new notice after the attorney general questioned sufficiency. The firm had written no business in four months.
The Shippers Reciprocal Demurrage Bureau, the first of its kind in the Northwest, opens in the Arcade Annex with Sidney Otte leading. It aims to help shippers collect demurrage dues under the new law as of last June, expose overcharges, and assist with procedures. Shippers report railroads often delay remittances, with about $10,000 held last year, while overall demurrage collections rose nearly 45,000 over 1906 amid rail-delivery slowdowns and delays at East loading points.
Citizens are warned to watch the sky as Swift's comet sheds fragments that burn up in the atmosphere creating meteor showers called meteors. Pieces may reach Earth as meteorites with potential bright sky effects, and the next similar event is not due for 75 years.
Authorities review nine launches and row boats seized last Sunday with seven cases active. Penalties include fines up to 500 dollars for lantern violations and missing life preserver counts, foghorns, lights, whistles, or regulations. Names cited: Alford, J. A. Coop, Fred Bush, Warren Callier, B. A. Wright, Mabie. case file sent to Chief Collector Harper at Port Townsend.
F A Batchelder was appointed by the board of health as assistant plumbing inspector but quit after a single day of work. The board was surprised by the abrupt resignation amid a crowded applicant field. The reason for leaving quickly remains unknown.
A clean-up sale offers 25 to 30 percent cut on all fishing rods and complete plan stock. Come in to examine stock at Hall's, 111 First Ave.
Clyde Brownsfield and Lawrence Dye are charged with robbing Hendrickson, a sailor, last November. Brownsfield petitions release on his own recognizance or a reduction of bond to $500, claiming tuberculosis and a needed arm operation. Judge Morrin to hear next week after three prior trials.
Fragmentary text notes times on the charge he is now under arrest for with each trial ending in a disagreement. It mentions ongoing legal proceedings and unresolved verdicts without clear names or dates.
A hoard of officers named by President R will inspect war vessels and crews at Dremertof and Navy Yora as soon as practicable to recommend improvements for the Pacific Squadron.
Olympic Marta delivers a brief shoppers note with a playful caption about meat preparation and street signage. The fragment references a location near Pike Street and mentions a pal menu or panel in part.
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