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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1907

Page

8

Roosevelt Secretary Root Trains Under Billy Muldoon

New York August report details Elihu Root visiting Billy Muldoon’s Long Island sanitarium where the bossy trainer imposes a rigorous daily regimen. Roots life today includes calisthenics, horseback rides, long walks, baths, and strict discipline under Muldoon’s supervision.

Seattle Star New York Elihu Root President Roosevelt Billy MuLdoon Long Island Sound White Platina Billy Mr. Muldoon Joe Choate Secretary of State Mr. Root Mr. Root, But If You Come In Here I Wait You To Understand That You Are Fv&t Muldoon Secretary Roots Navy Yard

Lord Kelvin Revered Scholar Still Active at 83

Sir William Thompson known as Lord Kelvin has held a university chair longer than any living professor and earned honors in England France Germany Heigham and the United States He remains vigorous in intellect at eighty three years old despite his advancing age.

Lord Kelvin Sir William Thompson England France Germany Heigham United States

Man Killed in Wagon Crash Near Puyallup

Gabriel Abramenon, 46, was thrown from a wagon and died instantly while driving home from Tacoma. The incident occurred about 4 PM near Dead Man's Gulch on the county road between Tacoma and Puyallup when the horses became unmanageable and the wagon rolled down an embankment, crushing his neck. Both horses escaped serious injury.

Payallup Gabriel Abramenon Bia Wagga Tacoma Ilein Abramman

Health official seeks expanded powers for water frontage action

Health Officer Calhoun plans to ask the city council on Monday night to pass an ordinance enlarging the board of health powers. The move aims to empower stronger action on the waterfront against rodent infestation as a determined campaign continues.

Smlm Calhoun Coun Board of Health

Michigan surveyors probe timber resources near Mount Vernon

A party of Michigan Central surveyors, about a dozen men, arrived in Mount Vernon Washington to conduct a secret survey. They offered no comment on purpose but local speculation ties them to timber resource assessment in the county.

Mount Vernon Wash Michigan Central Thin County

Seattle branch NAOPC elects officers for first year

At the annual meeting in Seattle Tuesday night officers were elected. Positions filled include President Win King First Vice President H L Van Hrocklan Second Vice President William Schmurr Third Vice President Harry Leahy Secretary Walter Fields Treasurer Evan D Jones and Sergeant at Arms Albert Dickson.

Seattle Natonal Association of Post Office Clerks Win King H. L. van Hrocklan William Schmurr Harry Leahy Walter Fields Evan D. Jones Albert Dickson

Coon Named Acting Governor for Two Weeks

Port Townsend reports Governor Mead appoints Lieutenant Governor Coon to serve as acting chief executive for two weeks starting Saturday. Mead will depart for California to attend the irrigation congress at noon.

Port Townsend Mead Coon California Irrigation Congress

Bank and judges set to sail as exposition commissioners

M. F. P. Backus president of the National Bank of Commerce and Judge Thomas Burke with Mrs Backus and Mrs Burke depart on Rept. 10 to the Orient as commissioners from the Alaska Yukon Pacific exposition.

M. FP. Backus The National Bank of Commerce Thomas Burke Mrs. Backus Mra. Burke Orient Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition

Japanese Stateman to Visit Spokane September 4

Kikijiro Iehii, head of Japan's foreign affairs, is due in Spokane September 4. He will be hosted by the Chamber of Commerce and allied groups before a brief stop in Tacoma, then travel to meeting Secretary Taft in Tecoma on September 7. He plans to proceed to Vancouver Island to discuss relations with the Orient.

Kikijiro Iehii Department of Foreign Affaires Chain of Commerce A.Y.P. Ton Alion Ietl Taft Tecoma Acoma Conver B. C Orient

Executive staff removal at Alaska-Yukife exposition

Saturday next officials will remove the executive staff from their positions at the Alaska-Yukife exposition. The act occurs in the Arcade annexe of the Administration building on the grounds. EB. N. Brooks & Co advertises hats for sale.

Tomorrow Is Next to the Last Shopping Day at Nelson's

The notice states Labor Day closures and a shortened Saturday schedule. With Saturday hours ending at 12 noon and normal restart Tuesday morning, shoppers have one and a half days left. A revised closing time of 6:30 PM on Saturdays will begin next week with advance notice.

Dilis Holida Nelson

Time to Prepare the Children for School

Time to prepare for school as fall arrivals arrive with new lines for girls and young children. Misses suits and dresses in serge and wool blends, Peter Thom styles, box coats, coats and suits in navy, brown, gray, and plaid fabrics. School hats and caps offered in beaver, serge, bearskin, corduroy, and velvet with a wide color variety.

Peter Thom Peter Duchess Gibson

Tapestry Brussels Rugs in Various Patterns and Sizes

A catalog listing multiple tapestry Brussels rugs in 9x12 and 8x11 sizes with varying patterns and prices. Includes fourteen 9x12 patterns at 15 dollars and six 9x12 patterns with special pricing. Other patterns and pricing appear incomplete.

Brussels

Council Favors Power Plant Extension in Seattle

The Seattle-Tacoma Power Co. won a four year extension to bury overhead wires in underground conduits in the business district. Company officials said the project would cost about 400 dollars, require bond sales, and need extra time. A written contract will commit the company to complete burial within the granted period.

Seattle-Tacoma Power Company Ite

Party of Chinese students sails to attend American colleges

A group of 16 Chinese travelers arrived aboard the Minnesota to study in American colleges. The party is under the supervision of Taotal Wing Chung. The report notes a surge of batteries at the navy yard, indicating heightened activity.

Minnesota Taotal Wing Chung

Grading Work Stopped in West Seattle Ward Fourteen

Grading on California Avenue in West Seattle’s Fourteenth ward was halted last night due to lack of funds. Estimated cost stands at about 12000 dollars, with 2500 to be raised from benefiting properties.

California Fourteenth Ward Seattle

Seattle Electric Co relocates Georgetown car barns

The Seattle Electric Co will operate all Georgetown South Park race track and Luna Park cars from the new Georgetown car barn after September 1, replacing Pine Street barnes. The move increases demand for Georgetown housing as crews wish to live near the barns. Warren & Warren named agents of Washington Fire in Bay City Michigan.

Seattle Plectric Co Georgetown South Park Race Track Luna Park Pine St. Barnes Warren & Warren The Washington Fire Bay City, Mich

Start a Savings Account at State Bank of Seattle

Open a savings account with as little as $1 at the State Bank of Seattle corner Yesterday and First av. The bank pays 4 percent interest on any balance, from $1 to $1,000, and careful saving could grow fast into a substantial investment. Don’t rely solely on weekly salary.

State Bank of Seattle

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