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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1907
Page
3
At a circus tent in Fosgonat, Lee Walden drew a large revolver when ejected by guards. Walden says he faced assault and acted in self defense as a patrolman fired into the air to restore order amid panicked crowd.
Tartook known as Charlee Joe and brother John Joe hunted in Haines and Tex for the white Wretch who took the totem. They traced the pole’s path toward Jefferson, but the search yielded no trace and Charley’s brother returned home.
Star Special Service reports no city council inquiry into the dispute between Chief and Patrolman Goldthorp. Goldthorp says as a civilian he could not compel attendance of his witness, and thus the matter is dropped.
A Great North story notes James J Kee chartered the steamship to Nippon Yusen, with a contract to carry Oriental meat from Everett. Reports claimed sale of the Min and Dakota to Japan, but denial followed. A steam job could cost $5 versus $500 by other means.
A deputy clerk’s residence, not the county clerk’s office, caused 1500 records to be invalidated at Merehall over the past decade. Officials say a special legislative act may be needed to correct the error.
In Clarks Tenn on August 22 a Night Riders raid burned a store owned by W. B. Wall of Fredonia. Wall was warned to join or leave the state and was not a member. The store valued at $5,000 was totally burned. A short time later nine acres.
Dr. Elmer BE Heg secretary of the state board of health will next week leave for Berlin Germany as a delegate to the Congress of Hygiene and Demography He was appointed by the secretary of state joining five other United States delegates in the event.
Discussed by the fire and water committee last night the proposed ordinance would require inspection of all electric wiring in the city. Insurance companies may charge a fee for inspection before issuing policies. Canada plans to subsidize a transatlantic steamship project amid rivalries with the United States and Europe.
London reports Muriel Wilson, England’s leading society beauty, has long refused suitors while rumored to aim for the Duchess title. The ailing Duke Devonshire now appears likely to die first, ending Muriel’s marriage prospect as duchess.
The lighting committee will discuss pushing Seattle Power to place all wires underground within 12 blocks. Aimed at tidier streets and fewer outages, the session is scheduled for next Wednesday night.
Police in Ballard arrested blacksmith F. W. Ackerman and Chinook owner A. Lydire yesterday, signaling the break up of a log pirates gang that had been raiding local mills. Night Captain Den led the investigation.
Ton alleges he caught his prisoners in the act with a small boom of jogs in their possession, traced to Batley mills.
The Poultry Producers' union at the corner of Union and Ninth Avenue will open its poultry market Saturday. C. F. Cotterell of Kent was named manager and F. A. Williams treasurer at yesterday's meeting. Shipments of ogee and poultry are already flowing in and orders are rapidly increasing.
Hillman City schedules a community housecleaning day on August 4 1. Citizens and families are urged to participate by helping clean streets and alleys. The event aims to foster town pride and civic involvement.
Members of the Ancient Order of United Workmen join Columbia Ledge No 2 for a watermelon banquet Friday evening August 23 at Columbia Ledge hall Seventh Ave between Union and Pike. Male quartet singing is planned.
Business leaders in Seattle endorse a second Made in Seattle Day as a boon to manufacturing. The Central Labor Council and Builders Exchange backed the move, with merchants and manufacturers citing last year’s gains from advertising and hoping for annual observance to boost city industry. The secretary of the Merchants’ Protective Association urged cooperation as firms pledge support amid citywide commercial efforts.
Ringlings' circus lights up two performances with three rings and two platforms, showcasing riders, acrobats, jugglers, and trained animals. Elephants and horses thrill crowds while clowns, sideshows, a concert, and a vast menagerie complete a vast, highly praised spectacle drawing huge crowds in Seattle.
Coast and Alaska steamship companies plan a rodent war aboard ships to curb bubonic plague risk. Metal guards will deter rats from climbing aboard, and crews will station guards on decks to prevent infestations. No plague fear, but precautions proceed to reduce health risk.
Steamer Humboldt arrived from the north with nine thousand salmon cases and three new Bennedicta. In the office F N Tash pursued Steward Markham and four crew members named Steh took brides. The vessel will proceed today as scheduled but will return tomorrow night with a large cargo.
United Press reports in Washington that the secretary of the interior approved the Northern Pacific railroad selection of 419 acres in the Waterville Seattle and Vancouver land district.
The fire and water committee debated supplying water to West Seattle ward thirteen with a delegation of local residents. West Seattle Light & Power Co offered to upgrade the current system for 21187 dollars, referred to the chair and water superintendent. The text notes a Trafalgar era flag linked to Nelson and a London auction sale.
A brief notice describes a shop located at 118 Pike Street opposite the Bon Marche. Details are limited but place and landmark are clear.
Market reports note steady supply and demand with undisturbed prices though progress is slower. Pears drop 25 cents per box, bananas arrive from Central America, butter rises one cent per pound, and eggs stay brisk. Prices for green corn onions cabbage and other produce appear varied but stable, with specific lots listed and margins kept. H. M. Herrin & Co. provide daily quotations on mining stocks and broker services in Portland.
A garbled OCR snippet lists numerous farm products and prices such as raspberries pears grapes apples hay and meat terms, with scattered figures and units. The text lacks coherent structure, readable names, or clear events, making precise interpretation difficult.
The steamer City of Puebla departed Nome for Seattle carrying passengers and $722000 in gold dust. Passenger Gust Mabart, visiting after 12 years, was aboard for the first time since his arrival.
The piece promotes habits of regular small savings and waiting investments. It touts a 4 percent interest bank account at the State Bank of Seattle as a starter, claiming funds grow while awaiting profitable opportunities and building a larger bank balance.
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