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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1907

Page

8

Pike Place market to reopen with street vendors at new site

Market gardeners who have sold produce from wagons on Marion street for years will be invited to move to Pike Place when the market reopens next Saturday. Superintendent Charles S Case outlines plans to avoid costly horse detachments and stabilize operations as Seattle tests a permanent public market.

Marion Street Pike Street Market Marion St First Av Pike Place Market Chas. S. Case Revelle Case Mr. Case Pike Place Seattle Marion

Girl aboard steamship attempts suicide in mental strain

A young woman believed to be named Hine tried to kill herself on a steamship traveling from Tacoma to Seattle on Saturday night. She entered the ladies cabin, uttered a line, raised an item to her mouth and collapsed. She was taken to Wayside station and remained there until yesterday morning before leaving without details. Police have no definite information.

Tacoma Seattle Ing Harry

Heiress Proretta Whaley Deserted by Clergyman in Canada

United Press reports 17 year old heiress Proretta Whaley who eloped with Rev. A Cooke of Hemstead Episcopal church disappeared after being deserted. The clergyman, already married with two children, is said to be in Canada or missing while Whaley is in a private sanitarium there. Parishioners and Belmont figures are mentioned as stirred by the incident.

United Press New York Proretta Whaley A. Cooke Fashionerie Episcopal

Cotterill Begins Two Month Trip Through Mexico

State Senator George F. Cotterill left the city Saturday night for a two months journey through the middle west and Mexico. He will spend two to three weeks campaigning in Oklahoma for the interests in the constitutional campaign.

George F. Cotter Mexico Cotterill Oklahoma Enti-Eatoon

Heiress Flora Bixter Dies in Suicide Over Suitor

16 year old Flora Bixter heiress to a German estate killed herself after her mother objected to a young man paying attention. The tragedy occurred in San Francisco on August 12 as a bullet ended her life instantly.

United Press San Francisco Flora Bixter Germany

William Waldorf Astor Linked to Countess Westmoreland Wedding

London reports the Earl and Countess Westmoreland have signed separation papers and are free. Gossip in high society says William Waldorf Astor will marry the countess in September after her divorce. The long romance has long been whispered in England.

London

Man Sentenced At Walla Walla For Attempted Assault

George CQGu was sentenced Saturday to a five to fifteen year term at Walla Walla by Judge Morris for attempted criminal assault.

George Cqgu Walla Walla Morris

Japanese Buy CPR Steamers for War Transport

The Japanese government has purchased CPR steamships Tar tar and Athenian, previously running between Australia and Vancouver. The vessels, among the line’s finest, are expected to be used for transport in time of war and reportedly cost about $400,000.

Vancouver E. C Lee Canadian Pacific Railway Australia

Morocco Apologizes Over Parisian Assassination Note

Tangier dispatch reports the Moroccan sultan via minister Ken Slimnan apologizes to France for the assassination and outrages at Casa Bianca. He says he is ready to meet any satisfactory demand. Reports from distant districts indicate further rioting and deadly lawlessness against Christians.

Tangier Ken Slimnan Moroccco France Casa Bianca Resor Agatnst Christiana

Workman Assaults War Minister Piequart at Public Meeting

In Rochefort France a workman insulted Gen Piequart minister of war during a public meeting. The crowd intervened and attacked the assailant as the incident occurred at the station area. Police arrived to restore order and the assailant’s life was reported in danger.

Rochefort France Piequart Citheens

Miss Wilson Gings Study Under Jean De Ric In Paris

Paris Aug 12 Miss Flora Wilson daughter of James Wilson secretary of agriculture may become a star studying under the famed Jean De Reeake. Her soprano voice is described as truly wonderful.

Seattle Paris Miee Flora Witon James Wilson Secretary of Agriculture Jean de Reeake

Reunited Taylor County Residents Plan Woodland Park Picnic

Former Taylor County Iowa residents gather for their annual reunion at Woodland Park on September 2. About 196 former residents are listed with Wm. Hale of Puyallup and J. B. Comba of Seattle serving as officers.

Taylor County Iowa Woodland Park Seattle The Sound Wm. Hale Puyallup Ae Dent J. B. Comba

Canadian Pacific Plans New Rocky Mountain Railway Line

The Canadian Pacific Railway announces plans to construct a new line through the Rocky Mountains to improve capacity and handle both freight and passenger traffic. The proposed route aims to shorten transcontinental links and boost regional commerce.

Canadian Pacific Railway Rocky Mountains

Infatuation Fatality in London Cab Incident

London reports a dramatized suicide attempt by Shirley Falcke, 18, son of a wealthy broker, who shot himself in a hansom cab with actress Iria Hoey after an obsessive pursuit. Falcke, now hospitalized, parallels a prior New York tragedy with Nan Patterson. Hoey describes the scene and Falcke's despair as authorities note his claim of acting alone.

Seattle Star London Iria Hoey Shirley Falcke Caesar Young Nan Patterson New York Miss Hoey Hose Strand Faicke Misa Hoey England Canada

Keeler Dies at 66 Chief Counsel for Railroad

Charles B. Keeler aged 66 chief counsel of the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railroad and consulting attorney for American Cereal and Quaker Oats died in Spokane after overwork and worry. He was accompanied by his wife and two sons and died yesterday. Cardinal Gibbons calls jail terms harsher on trusts than fines. Ernest A. Mott Smith of Hawaii named secretary of Hawaii by President Roosevelt and will take office August 15 after recommendation by Gov. Frear and retiring secretary Atkinson.

Spokane Charles B.keeler Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad American Cereal Company Quaker Oats Company Pright Keeler Roosevelt Ernest A. Mott Smith Hawaii Mott Smith Frear Atkinson

Removal Plane Sale at D. A. Johnston Co

The Removal Plane Sale of D. A. Johnston Co. began this morning at 903 Second Avenue. Hurry to the sale and claim bargains now.

D. 8 Johnston , Co Second Avenue Johnston Ca

Third Avenue Lag Spoils Oysters Ordeal at Market

A garbled report mentions Third Avenue and lag affecting an oyster or steak event at a market. Readable details are limited, but the item signals a disruption or delay impacting vendors and customers. No clear names or dates available.

Get Rich Accumulate Money Through Systematic Saving

A fragmented note discusses building wealth by starting a savings account and increasing weekly deposits. It emphasizes defining a financial object and phasing in regular contributions to grow funds over time. The text references salary and mentions Seattle in a garbled context.

Seattle

Frisco Man Killed Dodging Auto By Street Car

Campbell D. Ashart a retired capitalist of Frisco was killed late Saturday night while dodging an automobile and struck by a street car. The accident involved the vehicle and the street car near the city streets. Police reported no immediate witnesses.

Frisco Campbell D. Ashart

Grocer Reprimands Customer Over Schilling Payment

A grocer warns a customer that they will settle debts if Schillings are not paid, stating they will pay the creditor themselves. The exchange suggests frustration over unpaid or disputed payments.

Schillings

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