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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1907

Page

3

Angry Longworth caused Hawaii reception stir at capitol

Mrs Longworth voiced strong anger over a Carter reception held for Secretary Straus and Congressman Longworth. She claimed she was used as a political prop and transported in a Japanese carriage, while Hawaiians were invited to boost governor's popularity without proper invitations.

Py Chas L. Rhodes Gentle Star yoNoLt Carter Straus Congremman Longworth Capitol de Holand Paler Monarchy Greenal An Japa Akon Fred Church Longworths A. L Capitol Joes Aoe Gov. Carter Mawall Nick Longworth

McGraw Estate Probate Valued At About Half Million

The will of Mrs May McGraw wife of Governor Jota tH p provides for probate with a brother and sister named as heirs. Governor McGraw is named executor with ten year trust and right of disposition, bond not required. No inventory filed but property believed to total about $500 000.

Mra May LM Graw Jota Th P McGrante Fun Trust

Ninth Ward Improvement Club Backs Stone Avenue Extension

At a meeting last night the Ninth Wards Improvement club endorsed extending Stone Avenue through Woodland Park and Boulevard. Also noted the Raleigh crew has mutinied at Honolulu over lack of shore leave.

Ninth Wards Improvement Club Stone Av Woodland Park and Boulevard U. S Raleigh Honolulu

Scaffolding Collapse Injures Three Painters

A scaffold collapse on Warren Road afternoon left three painters badly hurt. The ropes broke as they worked, one man suffering a broken arm and leg, the others knocked unconscious with possible internal injuries. They were rushed to World Emergency hospital. workers and contractor W. H. Dewpin could not name the men.

Warren Ar W@jrlde Emrgency hospital W. HH. Dewpin

French Leave Taker Is On Trial

Cheeter Runyan, former Windsor Trust paying clerk, stands trial for robbing the bank of 92000 dollars. He says much of the stolen funds were given to Laura Carter, the woman in the cane, and that she still possesses the money.

New York Cheeter Runyan Windsor Trust Company Laura Carter

Call for Another Park Protest Over Woodland Park Route

F A McDonald Edward Brady and William McKennie led a committee from the Chamber of Commerce to oppose extending tone avenue through Woodland Park. They call a Sunday meeting in the park at a stated hour to discuss the proposed through route with markers and route prints to persuade or convince the park board there is no alternative.

F. A. McDonald Edward Brady William McKennie Chamber of Commerce Woodland Park Mr. McDonald

Clancy Case Continued With Bar License Question

The case against Frank Clancy for running a bar at The Meadows without a license was continued indefinitely this afternoon, likely beyond the racing season. Will H. Morris argued for further delay citing engagements, while Prosecuting Attorney Mackintosh had no objection if the Meadows bar stayed closed.

Frank Clancy the Meadows Will H. Morris Clancy Mackintosh the Star

Borah Visits City With Mrs Borah at Dearborn Residence

Sen J Be Borah Idaho statesman and orator who argued for the prosecution in the Haywood trial is in the city with Mrs Borah. They are guests of Sen H Piles at 2951 Dearborn. Borah says the trip is for pleasure. Mrs Borah visited friends in Hallard last week.

Sen. J. BE. Borah Idaho Haywood Aenet Ion Moyer and Pettibone

Soldiers to Hike at Fort Lawton for Three Weeks

Fort Lawton will host a three weeks practice march for all available troops. Maneuvers and several sham battles are planned during the march. Destination not yet decided.

Fort Lawton

Drowning Toll in Tokyo Reaches 1044 After Heavy Rains

The weather moderates after ceasing rains in Tokyo. Initial reports list 1,044 drowned and over 100 houses inundated or carried away. The disaster toll highlights widespread flood damage across the city.

Tokio Fhrst

Threatened shooting leads to six month peace bond

Willard Means was bound over for six months and $200 to keep the peace after allegedly threatening to shoot his cousin Aileen Fraser at a boarding house when she refused to leave. Charles Fifer, a Flint cafe cook, was fined $50 for a related offense. Diamond loans. 204 Balley bia.

Aileen Fraser Willard Means Miss Fraser Means Charles Fifer Flint No. 8 Justice Carroll J. McLeain

WANTED A HEARTLESS MAN TO WIELD WHIPPING POST

Delaware session era protest as Wilmington official Meserve resigns after six years of enforcing the whipping post. He describes revulsion and weakness at lashing naked backs, noting 235 men whipped, with injuries and fear as the system’s cruelty is questioned. Chief Justice Lore defends the practice.

Seattle Star Wilmington Del Delaware Almond Meserve Chas. B. Lore

Jane Bixby Seeks Divorce From Aaron Hixby

May Jane Bixby sues Aaron Hixby for divorce on desertion and nonsupport alleging he refuses to work and gambles. She claims she paid for the family home and deposited funds that he later converted by drawing $1,000 for his own use.

May Jane Bixby Aaron Hixby

Swiss Chef Fogene Sartno Dies in Providence Hospital

Fogene Sartno, 28, born in Switzerland and long time chef at the Butler hotel, died this morning in Providence hospital from hemorrhages. A company has organized to run the electrical shows held in New York, debuting as the First Annual Electrical Show under new management. The Hawaiian sugar plantations use Washington Fire policies.

Fogene Sartno Switzerland Butler Hotel Providence Hospital New York Washington

Palace Meat Market Ad Promotes Fresh Meats

Palace Meat Market advertises choicest meats poultry and fish in the city located at 504 Second Avenue inviting customers to try its products.

Ridiculously Low Prices on Pianos and Instruments

D. and Johnston Co advertises a finishless sale of brand new pianos organs player pianos talking machines violins and more at deep discounts. Uprights and grands from $65 to $224 with many models half price or better. Also piano players and Pianola options with prices ranging into the hundreds. Visit 903 Second Avenue this afternoon.

Chicago Plano D. & Johnston Co Old Second Avenue

Louis James Rehearsing for Grand Theater Season

Louis James and his company rehearse The Merry Wives of Windsor and The Comedy of Errors at the Grand for next week’s shows. Ezra Kendall plans a matinee in Seattle to benefit theatergoers eager to see the Shakespearean star. Kendall will close the week at the Grand with Swell Elegant Jones.

Louis James Louis Beattie Star Seattle Queen City Ezra Kendall Jones John Cort Elegant Jones

The Lyric theater to host new vaudeville and plays this week

Beattie week winds down with Emma Bunting and favorites leaving. Next week Chic Perkins and a company will bring The Little Prospector Muldoon's Picnic at the Lyric with John Fielding Agatha Morris and Frank Marcourt. Zamloch the wonder worker appears at Star theater and Lois vaudeville features Seville Mandeville Greenway Bren Hans Rose Vack perform.

the Burgess Co the Beattie Emma Bunting Chic” Perkins Litte Prospector Muldoon John Fielding Agatha Morris Frank Marcourt Lyric Theater Russell & Drew Puck Judge The Zamloch Star Theater the Lois Seville Mandeville Hi Greenway Brenhans Rose & Vack Judge and the

Odeon Opens With If I Were King Romantic Play

The Odeon theater BufMay welcomes a grand opening featuring the romantic play If I Were King. Notable artists Miss Lois Feart Miss Marie Anderson Col Paul Cutter appear with Kinodrome moving pictures as part of the opening week program.

Odeon Theater BufMay Lois Feart Marie Anderson Col. Paul &. Cutter

Walier's Band and Vaudeville At Scenic Park This Weekend

Walier's band will be heard at Scenic Park tonight Saturday and Sunday. The up to date vaudeville attractions include the De Garros and Volettos performing on Roman rings and revolving ladder. Adelphia company will be seen all week.

Walier Scenic Park de Garros Volettos Roman Rings Iet Adelphia Company

Last Week of Whang Ifo at Luna Park

The Chinese War Junk Whang Ifo remains at Luna Park with a few days left for visitors to see this relic of private fighting days. Hungarian Huszar band performs daily with open air attractions and vaudeville shows continuing alongside Florence in pictures starring under John Cort’s management. Muriel Stone, a Seattle native, appeared in last Sunday’s New York Telegram supplement Return From Alaska. H. Curtin Elliott and C. P. McCormick have returned to Chicago from Knight's Inland Alaska after inspecting mining properties. The United States leads in newspaper circulation with 19,600,000 weekday copies and 11,600,000 on Sundays.

Luna Park Florence John Cort Muriel Stone Seattle New York Telegram Alaska H. Curtin Elliott C. P. McCormick Chicago Capitaliste Knight's Inland Niklas Schilzonyi Zola Dewey

Schuchard Optical Co. Offers Comfort Fit Eyewear

The Schu chard Optical Co. advertises adjustable eyewear designed for comfort and a perfect fit. Located at 1207 2nd Ave, the shop positions itself as a headquarters for quality prescription glasses.

Schuchard Optical Co 2Nd Ave

Also Mentioned on This Page

Alice Longworth Hawaii Mra. McGraw Governor McGraw Mark T. T. McGraw Mea Kate M. Baxter the Grote-Rankin Company Crockery Dept America Joe la Mons Ava Vinion ST United Press Sen. Borah Karl Denmore London Columbia San Francisco Henson Perrin Acapulco Diamond Loans Balley Bia Chef Johnston CO Eve How Kimballs Steinways Knabes Hobart M. Cables Emersons Lidwigs Chickering Boston Burgess Co Lois Lake Salta Odeon Luna’ Park United States Third Avenue Theater Third and Pine Shamus O'Brien Hazel Kirke VirTue “Prospector YENO Royal Japanese Japan Los Sunset Main Four Links Ross and Vack Mandeville & Co Brennans Northwestern League Athletic Park Baseball Aberdeen Yesler Oliver Proseamme Woodchopper the Odeon White City Madison Park Wagner’s Adelphia & Co Madison Street Wexbows First Avenue Jackason Street
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