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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1907

Page

7

Pain backed Mansfield acts again in brave plays

A Brooklyn era piece profiles Richard Mansfield, famed actor, facing a severe health decline yet preparing for another stage season. It recounts his life from Derby school to Broadway, his botched health, and his family including wife Heatrice Cameron and son George. The article notes his Riverside Drive home near Grant's tomb.

Mansfield Heligoland Mme Ruderederft Derby School England Shylock Venice Litchfield London Standard Theater New York Dromes Heatrice Cameron George Gibbde Mansfield Riverside Drive Grant

Death at factory belt accident in Renton

A 20 year old worker at Clay and Co Renton was fatally injured when a belt struck him causing his body to be swept into the machinery. Two 10 inch rafters fell from the ceiling as the victim was hurled upward and the plant’s belt driven equipment was stopped. The deceased was identified as a brother of another worker on the line.

Ake On Clay and Coa Com Renton Cake Vic Bunker Hill

Librarian Appointment Discussed by Seattle Library Board

The Seattle library board chaired by P. D. Llwyd plans to choose four new librarians. A meeting is set for the latter part of the week to discuss the selection and related matters.

P. D. Llwyd Seattle Library Board

Cripple Sues for Heavy Damages over Accident

Price sues Stevedoring Co for 40 in a personal injury case claiming a hatchway left open caused a 27 foot fall at Minne j June. He alleges knee and skull injuries while unloading. states Water landing near Long lake and Colbu my with a narrow escape.

Price theriffith / Stevedoring Co Heim

Fragmentary 婚姻 and birth notices in August records

Fragmented OCR shows multiple August notices listing wives, husbands, and children with dates. Names include T. Martin Irene W. Clem G. Niles N. P. Nelson and others, plus hospital and location fragments across Yookho Main Street and North Waldo areas.

Living Too Fast Says Former Treasury Secretary

In an authorized interview Leslie M Shaw former secretary of the treasury warns the nation moves too quickly and progress must be curbed. Factories run overtime and earnings rise as demand drives unprecedented activity while plans for Northwest improvements and Seattle freight terminals expand. The state university joins city water supply using Cedar River water with old pumping works kept as emergency plant.

New York Léslie M. Shaw Secretary of the Treasury The State University University

Wireless link to Alaska to connect coasts next year

Washington reports a wireless system will connect the Atlantic and Pacific coasts with Alaska next year. Materials have been shipped to Alaska and stations are being erected along the Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico with improvements planned for the Pacific. Army and Navy departments have perfected the arrangements for maintaining the system.

Star Washington Atlantic Pacific Alaska Gulf of Mexico Army Navy

Taft Plans World Tour Public Speech in Columbus

Secretary of War Taft departed Washington for a world tour and will speak in Columbus, Ohio, today marking his first public remarks on politics. He will sail from Beattie to Manila aboard the Minnesota, joined by his wife and daughter MILLAURN, with Taft's mother Mrs Taft suffering a relapse but listed not dangerous.

Washington Columbus Ohio Thia Beattie Maenila Minnesota

Gerald Goss Marries in Alaska Union

Gerald Goss, a Seattle area man long with Northern Commercial, wed Misa May Stewart of Kent, Washington, in Pair Banks Alaska last Thursday. He served as postmaster at St Michael a and now sails as purser on the Yukon steamer Reliance. Mrs Goss traveled interior to meet her husband after the ceremony.

Ogaranac Lake N. Y Old North Woods Rome Richard Manefield Montre Perhapa Bramme Noro Henry V Dydekyll Mr. Hyde Brutus Besucaire Shylock Cyrano Hess Hia Wil Gerald Goss Seatie Pairbanks Alaska Misa May Stewart Kent Wash Seattle Goss Northern Commercial Company St. Michaela Reliance

Storm damages across northern Minnesota kill several at churches

A severe electric storm swept northern Minnesota yesterday starting around 10 o clock and lasting three hours. Several people died and churches were struck during services causing terror and extensive property damage. many villages report general damage this morning.

Minneapolas

Cruleer Albany Arrives in San Francisco En Route to Salvador

The Cruleer Albany has arrived at San Francisco from Bremerton and is reported to be sent south to Salvador.

Cruleer Albany San Francisco Bremerton Salvador

Prices Lower At Public Market Boosts Local Trade

Twenty five wagons lined the public market as the second day proved a success. Vendors split between ranchers and peddlers and brisk buying continued until noon. Fresh produce like corn, potatoes, tomatoes, and fruit sold at substantially lower prices than uptown stores. Canteloupes dropped from 60¢ to 35¢ per dozen.

Receiver Sought for McCarthy Dry Goods by Stockholder

Monard F. Clark a preferred stockholder filed in superior court for the appointment of a receiver for McCarthy Dry Goods alleging long mismanagement by trustees. The petition claims policy harms the business, delaying bills and dividends.

Monard F. Clark McCarthy Dry Goods Company Long Min Tts

Hig Four Offers Railway Support for Alaska Yukon Fair

L Hilleary assistant general passenger agent at St Louis writes Henry B Reed director of Alaska Yukon Pacific exposition about railroad cooperation and strong advertising for the fair. He pledges dependable service and timely publicity to boost the event.

L. Hilleary St. Louis Henry B. Reed

Twenty Schooners Idle in Pagle Harbor

Twenty schooners lie idle in Pagle harbor awaiting lumber charters as freight rates deter shipments. No vessels will take lumber at current rates, leaving the fleet idle for the time being.

Pagle Harbor

Loudon Reaches Manila Damaged By Storms En Route Vancouver

The British steamer Loudon bound from Liverpool to Vancouver arrived Manila with 13 inches of water in her hold, pumps failed, and cargo damaged. A four masted bark carrying general cargo for Robert Ward & Co. of Vancouver faced heavy winds after leaving Liverpool and a storm near Manila. Prince William, grandson of King Oscar of Sweden, arrived at Norfolk for a James Town exposition visit.

Merchants’ Exchange Loudon Liverpool Vancouver HB. C Manila Robert Ward & Co Prince Willam King Orscar Sweden Norfolk

Furnaces Set Your Order In Early By MOT AIR Furnaces

H. Woodhouse at 112 University advertises MOT AIR furnaces and urges customers to place orders early with offers to provide figures on costs and specifications.

A H. Woodhouse 112 University

Made in Seattle Day lighted by local makers drive

C B Yandell of the Seattle Chamber of Commerce gathers a list of city manufacturers for next Saturday designated Made in Seattle Day. The involve plan aims to boost patronage of home industries and expand the 1,600 firms listed last year.

C. B. Yandell Seat Chamber of Commerce Seattle

City Teamsters to Get Higher Pay in Upcoming Ordinance

City council plans to introduce and pass an ordinance this evening raising teamsters pay to 2.62 1 2 a day from the current 2.50. The measure will set a new wage rate for drivers and laborers under city employment.

Winchester Loaded Shells Stocked for Season Sale

Winchester loaded shells said to be prohibited by the trust arrive in Seattle. The store reports 25 000 shells loaded at the Winchester factory with Ballistite and Inpossible Powders and pledges full stock for the coming season at lower prices than inferior goods. Thro. Wilts & Co. 1008 First Ave.

Winchester Wilts & Co First Ave Ose

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