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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1907
Page
7
Reports from Chicago New York and Washington describe telegraph operators leaving key posts amid wage disputes and labor showdowns with Western Union. Leaders condemn company tactics while urging fair grievance handling and potential escalation to government oversight.
The article notes a bright comet visible in the eastern sky on August 16 with a long tail and flying specks described as burning lava. Astronomers at Yerkes Observatory led by Prof. K Harnard captured photographs said to be among the best of the heavenly wanderer. The comet will be about 47,000,000 miles from Earth on September 3.
A London coroner's jury verdict finds Isabella Thurgood a 77 year old widow died after a hard day at the washtub. The jury's verdict is that she was worked to death and she spoke of being ready as she passed.
In Seattle and Ballard Foresters of America announce an annual planta and field day at Wildwood Park on Lake Washington. Haas and Wild will depart Leach Park every half hour, with the beat orchestra in the alley. Events include foot races sack races tug of war and a four ball game.
Mrs. Anna M. Johnson wife of a Northern Pacific engineer left her Tacoma home on Puyallup Ave last night to wake the chickens and has not been seen since. Neighbors joined her husband in a search with theories ranging from illness to foul play.
The Board of Public Works awarded contracts for the Lake Union gas destructor. Seattle Brick & Tile Co. will supply 60,000 brick at 10.40 per thousand, and George W. Hoffman to furnish the iron for 3429.99.
The mayor's office begins a general cleaning before the homecoming of Mayor William Hickman Moore who will arrive late next week. Acting Mayor Burnett may preside temporarily on the city hall porch during proceedings.
John Johnson, colored, received ten days from Justice Simon this morning for attempting to stab Lou Pistoe, colored, after a dispute. Mies Fie ton was upset by Johnsons temper and did not want prosecution.
A garbled OCR notice lists marriages and ages across cities with names including Tanejiro Umeda 28 Los Angeles and Wakano Takayama 14. Naomi Chapin Dawley. Ragees Nordqulst 36 and Min Josephina Swan 33 Seattle. Carl Aderneyer 25 and Bessie Beattie. James G. Roycroft 23 Port Angeles and Lilian War miniak 23 Seattie.
Birth notices list several newborns with parents and addresses. Rose To, Aug 11, a son, at 618 7th Ave. Hansen To, Aug 14, a daughter, at 13th Ave and Norman St. Relling To, a daughter, at 710 Denny Way. Sherbert To, Aug 4, a son, at 710 Denny Way. Ratier To, Aug 15, a daughter, at 2646 BK Valley Ave.
A fragmentary death record lists Wood-John 16 at Hotel Washington Annex and Providence née Orinsfelder-F Grinefelder 39 Aug 1. Wayside Emergency hospital Lancaster 75 Aug 13 2426 Sth Ave W Hammer Oscar Hammer 6 Aug 16 7408 Sth Ave N KB.
The reformatory commission selected 400 acres of land near Monroe for a state reform facility. The tract includes about 1,000,000 feet of timber, farm houses, fruit trees and livestock, enhancing its value. The purchase price is set at 18,600 dollars.
Seattle Star exclusive quotes Henry a famous prosecutor of Frisco on graft menace. He argues graft flourishes where public service corporations fund corruption and urges rooting out graft by indicting high officials after first exposing confessions to police. The aim is government owned by the people not utility interests.
A voice denounces San Francisco corruption and vows to reveal confessed graft by officials. The speaker argues 106,000 men are as strong as the supervisors and declares a campaign to expose those siphoning from government, aiming to jail the culprits and restore self rule.
Excerpt notes that children's gowns rival society women’s attire in cost and craft. Delicate fabrics, exquisite handwork, and refined hats with lace and ribbon are described. Illustrations show two little girls in pleated dresses with matching caps and lace trims.
Fourteen year old Doda Conradi of 1720 Melrose place elopes with a unnamed young man and is believed to have gone to Tacoma with another boy and a girl Schwarzsburge. The mother is searching for the runaway girl as police join the hunt. Also mentioned is a divorce granted to Chas M Tebman from Emma M Tubman on grounds of unbearable cruelty.
Visitors are invited Saturday and Sunday to Bremerton Navy Yard for main visiting days, with access coordinated through the yard’s public relations office.
Wasmer's band performs at the new White City venue in Madison Park tonight accompanied by a fireworks display. The lively event draws local residents for an evening of music and light.
Fragment describes the Luna Park natatorium offering clean water and ongoing maintenance with frequent saltwater treatment. Invites readers to visit on Sunday for a swim.
The Woodland Park concert features Cecelia and a euphonium solo. Mr. G. Williams presents A Trip to the Farm and intermezso Indenne among operatic selections. Songs include The Prince of Pifeen and Little Nell with a march. Er. K. Smith conducts Stars and Stripes Forever.
The Iowa Society of Seattle with nearly 1000 members hosts an old fashioned picnic at Micassat Teach on Saturday August MM. The event will ease the Port Orchard route boats and welcomes all former Iowa residents and friends.
The Cascete Foundry Company has bought ten acres at Berlington and will begin a plant employing 150 workers. Wages total about three thousand dollars weekly, bringing 100 new families to Barlington. A retiring mill will follow, promising more jobs. Buy land now and talk to us today.
The overnight entries list for Monday’s Meadow meeting shows six races with maidens and selling events. Notable runners include Black Bam, Hannocence, Lady Lad, Count Commander, and Ten Row among the maidens and sellings, with entry weights and odds lines mixed throughout the card.
Mise M Kelly aged 48 of this city died last night at Providence hospital following cancer operation. Five persons were killed at Chi SS. Father and mother should have their children learn to swim. Expert instructor at the big Lana park natatorium. Private reasons by appointment.
Shipping notes list vessels docking and departing Alaska and Puget Sound ports. The Socotra discharged cargo at Wall Street dock, Bertha sailed from Valdez with 76 passengers and 1300 tons of copper ore, Alki arrived with 90 tons of concentrate for Tacoma, and 4000 cases of salmon bound for shipping. Additional movements include Bumenichh, Spokane, Mackinaw, and Portland departures or arrivals.
The mayor and finance committee approved exporting the park board accounts. After discussion the finance committee, tasked with the duty, ordered the work. Bhorrock & Co. to perform the export of the park board's books.
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