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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1906
Page
3
Fragmentary OCR notes describe danger from a northern forest fire near Seattle. A four man party led by J. K. Burke carries a headgun and notes fires in woods and along cords of West. The text references evacuations, travel, and firefighting effort amid instability of the forest region.
The article describes a shift to a new plant on Maklang Parld Tule formerly of flex and an engineered backing from an investment company. It notes a twine factory, Chehalis contracts, and a plan to supply crude material from the east to start operations and supervise the work.
President Roosevelt orders language reform influencing official documents and printing, with printers and typographers facing new standards. Officials consider savings in time and cost while simplifying English for natives and foreigners. Frank Beker and Charles S Wirer scheduled to address the twelfth annual Beattie event.
The text notes an event at the Navy Yard on Sunday involving the Pacific white squadron. It mentions transport by a Pronte boat from Pier H at 11:00 a.m. or 7:30 p.m. with a round trip option.
The fate of the state bakery inspection law remains unclear in Seattle and Spokane County. Mayor Moore, author of the measure, said he would urge a city ordinance if the state statute is found insufficient.
Fragmentary OCR text shows mixed terms for dairy poultry meat and feeds with scattered prices and locations. readable items are sparse and inconsistent, making precise items, dates, or entities difficult to identify.
Street markets show little change with steady prices for staples. Excelsior ships to Alaska with a full cargo of small fruits and vegetables. California Muscat grapes arrive more plentifully at 1.75 per crate. small black grapes at 1.50. Eggs and cheese hold firm while other items vary. Various vendors advertise fresh fruit, butter, and a prominent Hat Store display in Seattle.
Steam schooner Washington was launched last night at the Washington Marine Co yard. Louise Fowler attempted to christen the ship but wine bottle broke loose. Chas J. Hutchinson completed the ceremony with a second bottle. The vessel now rests at the dock for final work and will take its first cargo on September 10 at Makeley for San Pedro. A larger schooner, Alaska, will soon be built.
Rear Admiral Chariea J. Train's body was moved from the cruiser Princeton to Kiig at depot with a 19 gun salute. The casket was shipped to New York for burial, accompanied by his son Lieutenant Train and Commander Peek. No public demonstration occurred.
Contracts totaling several thousand dollars awarded for local public works. C Yder to build 710 feet of trestle from South Park for 1670 dollars. Thomas Alexander to construct Hollyay hear hton Beach for 1545 dollars. James to improve road south of Auburn for 2601 dollars. C Bayder to build a small bridge across a creek east of Thomas Station.
An advertisement promotes shaving gear at Martell's Red Cross Drug Store 610 Reid Ave tomorrow. It boasts a rakish old fashioned razor with seven extra blades, a first class safety razor, shaving mugs, and lather brushes at sale prices for Saturday only.
The master, a calm man with a fondness for horses, loses his temper after a brutal incident on Paint Creek road. He returns home battered, seeking one shot at the dog blamed for the near-fatal encounter as townsfolk recount the frightening ride and dusty injuries.
A man recounts a high speed collision where Byron Heck forces past, the buggy crashes and the speaker is pitched into a cornfield. He notes a girl beside the driver and identifies a car number 13, which he then questions as possibly linked to Hortense. The master plans revenge, retrieves a rifle, and awaits Carr’s return.
Tomorrow only odd sizes offered at 1.60 for soft golf shirts. White collar style priced at 1.06. Corner Becond and Union noted.
State Senator R E Palmer withdraws from reelection race in favor of Robert F Booth who is endorsed by Senator Piles. Palmer cites support for the direct primaries law and says he would back it if elected, remarks that fuel tension with Piles.
A local hat shop promotes value with a 83 price Bargar hat offering 5 dollars worth of style and quality. The Seattle Hat Factory invites customers to see new full styles at 1910 Second Ave, promising better hats for the price.
Norman R. Smith, inventor of rotary engines on the Hele steamer The Seattle Spirit launched at Ballard Tuesday night, intends forming a company with capitalization of $10,000,000 to build craft using rotary engines and seeking patents for the design.
Exclusive styles and new patterns in fall suits at Elliott and Mee Gregor tailors located at 1229 Becond Ave. The shop showcases updated tailoring with refined cuts and premium fabrics for the season.
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