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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1907

Page

3

Seattle Voters League pledges nonpartisan candidate scrutiny

The Seattle Voters League says it will investigate every man seeking public office for nomination or election. Records will be published in newspapers and sent to voters. members who run for office lose membership. the group aims to be nonpartisan to promote honest moral leadership.

Seattle Belength M. A Matthewa Eer Prominen Eg Bee Seattle Voters’ League

Mother Freed To Care For Five Month Old Babe

An Indian mother, inmate at Grand Central hotel, was liberated by patrol to tend to her five month old infant Lissie Carlson. Police learned of the child’s existence when the mother reported to justice Corning. The baby was found sleeping, and the mother and infant were released with the formality of a trial after hotel staff and officers intervened.

Lissie Carlson Grand Central Kea Carlson Patromen Avracne Jatier Corning Chef Wappenstein Woman

Judge Wickersham in Alaska Warrants Fines for Japanese Sailors

Judge James Wickersham of the third division in Alaska states that Japanese seamen recently caught in territorial waters were sentenced to pay fines. The remarks came as he was asked about the punishment.

James Wickershanl Judicial District of Alaska Thh

Crew Fined $200 Each and Captain $500 in sanctions

The report notes penalties assessed to the crew totaling $200 per member while the captain faces a higher $500 fine. The actions reflect disciplinary measures likely from a maritime or nautical incident.

Stage shows fill the Grand and city theaters this week

Amusements note a slate of performances across local venues. Bera Kendall and his plug hat bring Swell Elegant Jones to the Grand for the rest of the week. Louis James presents the Merry Wives of Windsor Sunday night. A Man of Mystery screens at Seattle theater with Burgess Stock Co. Next week Chic Perkina in The Little Prospector at Third Avenue. Lyrie Theater closes with Hazel Kirke and Muldoon’s Picnic. Ross & Mack, Dutch comedians, Four Links, Mandeville & Co, Hi Green, and Brennans headline Lois Theater bill.

Bera Kendall Jones Louis James Seattle Burgess Stock Co Perkina and Company Little Prospector Ross & Mack The Four Links Mandeville & Co Hi Green Brennans Lois Theater John Cort Ezra Kendall Louis Janes Burgess Co Misa Emma Bunting

Odeon theater to open with musical numbers and films

The Odeon theater opens Sunday with musical numbers and moving pictures said to be above average. Featured artists include Mise Lois Fourt Mise Marie Anderson and Col 8. Pan Cutter. Zamloch the magician appears at the Star theater this week. Various vaudeville acts fill the program. The Hungarian Husar band gives two daily concerts at Luna Park. Whang Ho the Chinese war funk leaves after this week. Wagner's band plays at Scenic Park Saturday night and Sunday. Vaudeville and Coney Island attractions run to full blaze.

Odeon Theater Mise Lois Fourt Mise Marie Anderson Col 8 Pan Cutter Zamloch Star Theater Husar Luna Park Whang Ho Wagner Scenic Park Niklas Schilzonyi Murtar Zole Dewey

Prices at Public Market Thursday

Public market activity crowded Pike Place with ranchers and hucksters. Prices for produce and goods are listed: apples 1 to 1.25 per lb, celery 4 cents per head, tomatoes 5 cents per lb, lettuce 3 heads for 6 cents, pears 1.25 per box, grapes 26 cents per basket, bananas ide per dozen, clams two pints, crabs 25 cents each, and other items with varied per unit rates. The note mentions tensions over market space and a proposal by Butterworth & Sons to use part of a new armory building for market use. The International Traffic League holds its first convention in Chicago. A catalog lists shotgun shells and ammunition prices. Hall, 1111 First Ave.

F. &. Butterworth Butterworth & Sons Colonga St Firet and West Pike Place Western Av Freestone California

Hold That Rates Are Low Enough Protest

Alb Bros Milling Company joins Chamber of Commerce in protesting a 26 percent railroad rate hike linked by the Lumbermen's association to prevent higher charges. The group argues rates from the east must rise to sustain Eastern competition, warning current dues threaten local manufacturers and the rail line's economic balance.

Ae Chamber of Commerce Alb Bros. Milling Company Lumbomen Albers’ Bros. Baing East Amere

Baby Dies in Mother's Arms in Pittman City

Audrey G. Erskine aged months died in her mother's arms while being rushed home for medical help. She was the daughter of Mr and Mrs Andrew Erskine of Pittman City and the body was taken to this city by Bonney-Watson company for funeral arrangements.

Audrey G. Erskine Andrew Erskine Pittman City Bonney-Watson Company Essa

Emma Goldman Attacks U S Laws At Anarchist Congress

Emma Goldman portrays American laws as too harsh on propaganda at an anarchist congress in Amsterdam. She warns that anarchy grows in the United States, especially among Jewish workers, and urges reforms.

Amsterdam Emma Goldman Anarchiat Congress United States Baitioshiza

Investigations On Alaskan Indian Trade Reports Abuse

Special agent of the interior reports that whites grossly ill treat Alaska natives. The chief complaint is liquor dispensed openly and taken advantage of Indians in trading near Cook Inlet and the Susitna River.

Gambel Department of the Interior Investi Tadlan Alaska Fac Indiana Cook Inlet Sughitna

Central America Nations to Meet in Peace Conference

The region seeks peace as plans unfold with involvement from the United States and Mexico. COIL member Tiamend is mentioned with a loan at 204 Hatley Hide.

Central America United States Mexico COIL Tiamend Hatley Hide

Missouri Brings New York Goods

The Hawaiian American liner M pourl arrived loaded with New York goods, sailing from San Francisco. It traveled via the east coast of Mexico and Tehuantepec route to Salina Cruz, then to San Francisco where cargo discharge began and the freight would be unloaded locally.

New York San Fr Mexico Salina Cruz San Francisco America Pier 2

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