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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1907
Page
7
The fragment notes a United Press dispatch about a decision affecting shop orders and members of the teles. It references actions in the United States and hints at administrative or organizational choices impacting labor or commerce. No further specifics are provided in the readable text.
Secretary Grout lists thirty to forty jobs unfilled across multiple departments. Among those affected are laborers, park workers, engineers, fire department stenographers, clerks, inspectors, electricians helpers, meter readers, library staff, and other support roles.
Roosevelt cites bold progress in the national drive against trusts. Atty Gen Bonaparte provides a summary showing fines totaling 29,906,100 by Aug 16, 1907, 94 indictments secured, 12 equity filings, and 2 jail sentences, with actions under the Sherman Elkins and Hepburn acts across coal oil sugar beef and more.
The article notes a strengthening stance by Attorney General Bongparte to impose criminal penalties and enforcement in the future. It mentions one defendant receiving x months in jail plus a fine and another three months. these are the only jail terms so far. The Sandia case and other actions are said to have made a larger impression, guiding forthcoming government efforts to increase fines and jail sentences.
Prices at the public market were mostly steady at opening. Potatoes and apples showed limited demand while others such as cucumbers tomatoes and green peppers sold slowly. Harry and William Carlson finished a five day yacht voyage aboard Sea Gull arriving safely in Bellingham from Seattle.
Local tradesmen advertise plumbing and heating work with emphasis on quality and reliability. The message mentions Brown Plumber with an icon and address at 221 Pine and promotes doing the job right.
Part of the Atlantic fleet will head to the Pacific coast this winter. The ships will proceed to Seattle and other Puget Sound cities.
Birth records list Hirdsey To wife of George Hirdsey in 1714 Tenthay Aug 24 a daughter Cameron To wife of J B Cameron 2223 59th ay west Aug 26 a son Te Tenny To wife of Cecil L Tenny Minor hospital Aug 27 a daughter Morehouse To wife of William Morehouse 4278 Winslow place Aug 26 a son Kolt To wife of Fred J Kolt Youngstown Aug 27 a daughter
Deaths registered include Jones Infant aged day of Aug. 26 at 1208 Seventh Ave and Carlson Infant also dated Aug. 26 in Youngstown. A rule notes 100 acres of land to sustain 200 sheep or 33 horned cattle. Guns for rent listed by Piper and Taft at 1024-26 Second Ave.
Local ad promotes furnaces offered by a company at 112 University Street. The copy touts heat quality and specialty in furnaces with garbled phrases suggesting strong performance and house heating solutions.
Herbert Wilson agent of the Imperial Loan company of Winnipes was arrested by Detective Hardbee after cashed a worthless $200 sight draft at The Meadows race track on a complaint by H. D. Chettain of the Lincoln hotel. Wilson’s tale mirrors many similar cases and he faces city jail as prosecutors pursue the matter.
Frank W Baker, president of the Seattle Hardache Co., is a juror selected for Department 6 of the superior court and also for the federal court in September. Kezema cases are aided by Soap Lake Baive.
A concise platform pledges no free passes or rebates and equal freight and passenger rates. It calls for utmost publicity in corporate affairs, weekly public audits, and books open to inspection. Supplies bought directly, bills discounted by spot cash, and weekly financial and stockholder disclosures. No commissions, no graft, no construction profits, all for Alaska by Alaska. Signature.
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