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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1907
Page
5
A fire yesterday tore through several buildings in Youngstown, nearly destroying the hotel and adjoining structures. Losses estimated at $6,000 with insurance covering most. Mrs. F. W. Perkins and her young son escaped injury. Fire crews from Seattle aided efforts to prevent further spread.
The city council last night approved a 30 day preference for home made articles in city purchases. The measure aims to favor Seattle manufactured goods and directs department heads to procure locally while complying with the charter, with the resolution passing unanimously.
Troops at Fort Lawton staged a morning sham skirmish with dug trenches in which all fort personnel participated. Next week a detachment plans a three day march around Lake Washington. Lord Lister, the British surgeon now in the army of octogenarians, is known in court circles as Lord Deiverus and has attended the birth of every British prince for generations. Leave Pier 2 to view battleships.
Albert Sorel land, a 25 year old accused child killer, awaits sentencing as Paris courts debate commuting the death penalty. Public clamor for execution grows while the death sentence is suspended and penal servitude is considered.
Regina Palmer rebuffs and flirts with Hodney Stone during a social visit, while Minnie Everett watches. Reginald Stone finally confesses his love, asking Regina to marry him as the two navigate elation and doubt in a village setting.
The Pacific squadron reaches Bremerton with an unprecedented number of battleships at Puget Sound yards. Vessels include Nebraska Oregon Wisconsin Chicago Boston Albany Charleston Heffalo Philadelphia Nipsic Paul Jones Goldeborough plus torpedo boats and the immense drydock. Hoata leave Pier 2. Round trip only 50 centa. see.
In a dim moment a woman awakens in a strong embrace and kiss. A voice mocks the scene, revealing the other as a mere invention of Mrs. Everett. Regina confronts the revelation as a playful dusk voice calls out to “my children.”
The thirteenth annual commencement exercisen of the Wilson Modern business college will be held tonight at the Grand Opera house. Opening remarks by Senator H. Piles and Dr. John Roach Straton will deliver the address of the evening. An excellent program has been prepared.
Immense centenarian Julienne Custolock died in Tacoma at 120 years old. Her daughter Geo Hughes, 50, of Fox Island, survived. The deceased was long associated with Snohomish heritage and tied to local naval yard life.
Grocer refunds money if Schilling's Best coffee does not please you. Five degrees of goodness promise starting with good.
In Ban Francisco a jury convicts Dr. Haward B Perrin, Arizona millionaire, and John A. Benson of defrauding the government out of 19 000 acres in Tehate county. The maximum penalty is a $10 000 fine and two years in prison. Perrin is brother in law of Fran cia Heney the prosecutor.
The body of fireman James Cahill, drowned when the Great Northern wrecked, was recovered from the water near the engine’s path and identified. The report notes the era’s gold production figure at $276,289,100.
Rutte Montana reports the plumbers win their strike and gain six dollars per day. The article notes Oriental Billiard and Pool Parlor on Thirday features new tables including Beattie's only 6 by 10 pool table, creating a genteel venue for patrons.
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