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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1907

Page

7

Girl Wife Pursues Youthful Husband In Cincinnati Scandal

Duncan Rake, 16, is alleged by his wife 18 to be kept from her side and pursued by her to regain him. The couple married after a romance, faced parental opposition, and the wife declares she will continue to communicate with him despite peace threats. The husband seeks police protection, claiming he is living with her. Authority and details position this as a domestic dispute.

Seiaing Duncan Rakes Frank Nate St' Encinnati Pancan Rakestrawtis Abe Rakestraw Luoders H Duncan Danny Daley

Labor Day Celebration Planned by Organized Labor

Unions unite for Labor Day events at Pleas Beach on Monday. The program runs 9 AM to 10 PM with boat arrivals from Inland Piyer and others chartered to shuttle attendees. Speakers include Batten D. Haywood whose attendance remains uncertain.

Organized Labor Pleas Beach Piyer Athioe Washington Toureen Batten D. Haywood

New Manager Named for Grand Opera House

Reed has been appointed manager of the Grand Opera House to succeed D. G. Cort. Reed has long served the house as usher head usher and treasurer in recent years. Arthur Ives, the current treasurer, will be promoted to treasurer, while George Hood moves to a new post. The manager is currently in New York and the promotion is expected to be welcomed.

Self defense plea in fatal ax attack near night residence

Archie Mitchell pleads self defense to the murder of James R with a double bladed ax. He claims Nelson and his wife attacked him and his wife during the night, prompting the fatal return attack. Police doubt Mitchell and his wife substantiate the account.

Archie Mitchell James R Nelson

Grays Harbor Construction Wins Grays Harbor Jetty Contract

Grays Harbor Construction May awarded the contract to build the receiving trestle for the Grays Harbor jetty. The bid amount is indicated as $21,000, with the International Contract listed as the only other bidder.

Grays Harbor

Rebellion in China Shapes Imperial Fear and Change

United Press reports that Shi Kai arrives as commander amid a tense imperial crisis in China. A conference is convened to discuss stern measures and the fate of the Manchu dynasty as unrest rises across the empire.

United Press Shi Kai

Peary’s Trip Off Awaiting Homeward Roosevelts Winter Plans

United Press reports Peary’s steamer will head home while the Roosevelt will winter in. The expedition’s Pole search appears abandoned to save expenses as officials in the domain and treasure offices assess the situation.

United Press York Office of Treasure Beth

Park Hop Between Tacoma and Seattle

A fragment notes a round trip fare of 50 Canton between Tacoma and Seattle with a stop at Taratonry Street Pier on a Saturday. Readable details are limited and source context is sparse.

Tacoma Taratonry St Canton Seattle When's Park Yosemite University St Canton Beattie IL. O. O. Foe Seattle-Tacoma U. Seeley, Jr

Regular Child Wonder Wins State Prize in Essay

Nellie Carter an 11 year old daughter of the Paget Sound Mail editor has won the local and county prizes offered by the W C T U for a temperance essay and now also secures the state prize.

LA Conn Wash Nellie Carter Paget Sound Mail

Two Popes Honor Mrs Ryan with Countess Title and Traveling Chapel

New York reports Mrs Thee PF Ryan wife of financier has been named a countess by Pope Pius X and granted a traveling chapel in her private car by Leo XIII. The honors reflect her vast Catholic charitable gifts totaling about 7 million dollars annually. She has not publicly claimed the title though it was reportedly bestowed last December and is now made public.

New York Thee PF. Ryan Pies “X Spain Ryan

Electric Sprinklers Arrive For City Service

The city has received one of two electric sprinkling cars ordered months ago. They will be used mainly for sprinkling in the residence districts. Each car cost $6,000. They will operate over the tracks of the street car company.

Breach of Trust Case Brought in Superior Court

J. K. Darnell files action in superior court seeking 1400 dollars from A. E. Murphy alleging funds given to deposit were not so applied. The suit centers on alleged misappropriation of the amount by the defendant.

J. K. Darnell Eait Superior Court A. EK. Murpey

Land Office Receiver Receives 600000 Fish for Propagation

Frank Twitchell, head of the U S land office, reports the fisheries department in Washington sent 600000 fish for propagation in this state. He plans to apply for 2000000 more during the coming period.

Frank Twitchell United States Land Office Fisheries Department Washington, D. C Mr. Twitchell

Change of Captains for Missouri and Texan Steamships

Capt. J. B. Findley of the Missouri will resign once the ship reaches Bremerton drydock. Capt. Lyon of the Texan will succeed Findley, and Capt. HM Hail will take the Texan. Judge Wood, who presided at the Haywood trial, is visiting Vancouver Washington.

J. B. Findley Missouri New York Bremerton Lyon Texan Findlay HM. Hail Judge Wood Haywood Vancouver, Wash

Seattle Investment Expands Parks and Homes in Mount Baker Park

Prospective home builders are offered attractive terms in Mount Baker Park, where over 260,000 dollars are being spent on improvements, surpassing all other recent additions. The city also funds Lake Washington Parkway and multiple parks and parking strips to create Seattle’s finest residence area.

Mount Baker Park Lake Washington Parkway Seattle Eoe

Musee To Open In September At Aden Bunco Resort

Construction on the Aden Bunco resort museum nears completion with an opening slated for September 10 or shortly after. The four floor venue will feature a cast from abroad, Japanese acts, mechanical devices, and a variety of wares. The building is richly decorated, well lit, ventilated, and provides ample fire exits.

Aden Bunco Waland

Note Found in Lake Washington Hints at Possible Double Tragedy

A note reading Richards John Norgood sunk was found in a bottle afloat in Lake Washington near Portage Way by L C Hoffman of 111 Sixth Ave. Hoffman handed the note to police. No missing persons match the message according to authorities.

Richards John Norgood Lake Washington Portage L. C. Hoffman Hoffman

Chinatown Tongs Risk New Clash After Court Fallout

In a police court dispute, Fong Tai, a recent arrival, was beaten by Hip Sing Tong members on Wednesday night. Authorities were alerted and scholars hope cooler heads avert further retaliation. Pong Tai plans to press charges in court.

Fong Tai Hip Sing Tong Pong Tai

Western Railroads Face Freight Rebates Inquiry

Inter State Commerce Commissioner Lane will begin a westward investigation within days into reports from special agents alleging rebates and discrimination in freight rates by certain western railroads. Dr Edward L Smith pastor of the Pilgrim Congregational church Seattle returned from the Holy Land with his family yesterday and will resume duties tomorrow.

United Press Washington Interstate Commerce Lane Weet Commission Edward L. Smi Pilgrim Congregational Church Seattle Holy Land Smith

Made in Seattle Insurance Offer Cites Savings and Quality

The Northwest says Made in Seattle applies to fire insurance with the Northwestern Mutual Fire association offering 25 to 40 percent savings versus Board companies. It claims superior protection and urges readers to choose Northwestern for better coverage at lower rates.

Seattle Larcest and Best Fire Insurance Company Northwest Northwestern Mutual Fire Association Northwestern

Mount Baker Park Offers Distinctive Lakeside Homesites

The Mount Baker Park addition presents sections with unique features and advantages, each adding charm to individual homesites. Buyers can choose lake Washington frontage or frontage on broad boulevards and driveways.

Bach Lake Washington Mount Baker Park

North End Real Estate Listing for Seattle Lots and Blocks

Property sale launches Tuesday September 3 offering 77 Green Lake Circle lots at 300 dollars each with 10 down and 10 monthly at 7 percent interest. Salmon Pay Second addition lists 100 lots at 256 dollars with 10 down and 10 monthly, same terms. Four blocks in Boulevard addition priced at 2000 dollars per block or 7500 for all four. grubbed ready for garden, near Green Lake car line and Bagley school.

Green Lake Circle Railroad Seattle Boulevard Green Lake Bagley School

Marvelous Speer Claims Hydrocurve Motor Boat Breaks Speed Limits

Caettie Star exclusive service reports a motor boat named the Hydrocurve by A. Manker of Peart. In a measured run under Iowa Valley Yacht Club supervision it reached 35 mph with a hull designed to move water downward rather than displace it sideways. The craft reportedly set a record 182.3 miles from Alton to Peoria in seven hours and thirty minutes and covered a mile and an eighth in a minute and a half.

Caettie Star Peoria A. Manker Af Peart Itinoia Valley Yacht Club Alton Manker

Everett man dies in wagon overturn

A. D. L. Colnae, aged 69 and father of Councilman Bert Collins, was killed when the wagon he rode in overturned. The report notes substantial spending by Hunter Tract Improvement Co to develop Mount Baker Park into a premier residence area.

Everett A. D. L. Col- Nae Bert Collins

Navy Yard Sightseeing Trip Details

Take a trip to the U S Navy Yard to see battleships Oregon Wisconsin and Nebraska cruisers Charleston Boston Buffalo and training ship Philadelphia plus dry docks torpedo boats and the prison ship Nipah Boats depart Pier 2 foot of Yester way six times daily Round trip bc.

U.S. Navy Yard U. S Navy Yard Oregon Wisconsin Nebraska Charleston Boston Buffalo Philadelphia Mammoth Dry Docks Yester Way

Mrs Ilia McWloon Reports Company Health Abroad

Mrs Ilia McWloon of Beat tle Ipping Co returns from a northern trip and says the business interests are well. Dig George a local fisherman hauled 9 000 silver salmon from the bay Thursday bound for Seattle. Steamship Shawmut carries a large crew and 8600 tons toward Yokohama. W Pearce, Pacific Coast Steamship Co manager, left for San Francisco on City of Puebla. Steamship Watson departed San Francisco with many passengers and cargo.

Ilia McWloon The Beattle Ipping Co Viatt Agers Dig George Seattle W. Pearce Pacific Coast Steamship Co San Francisco City of Puebla Watson

Licensed to Wed Pairings Listed Across Several Cities

A clipped notice lists multiple marriage licenses includingBethiohta 21 Seattle with Yoshio Fukami Japan Frank Mastin 24 Holyoke Colo with Araula Miller 18 Kirkland John Atteson Paulsbo with Elizabeth Tallageon Paulsbo Lee Clark 25 Seattle with Lorena Slagle 23 Chehalis Harry Kinnefelter 23 Hanford with Nona Snyder 24 Hanford James Lawler 96 with Mrs Agnes Downing 20 Beattie Carl Bergman legal age with Emma Johnson Seattle Arthur Lion 7? Seattle with Nanny Holmberg 20 Bellevue Frank Blacker 26 with Liltian and a Mount Baker Park trip described as short easy and delightful for nature lovers.

Bethiohta Seattle Yoshio Fukami Japan Frank B. Mastin Holyoke Colo Araula Maud Miller Kirkland John Atteson Legal Age Paulsbo Elizabeth Tallageon Lee R. Clark Lorena Grace Slagle Chehalis Harry D. Kinnefelter Hanford Wash Nona

Local Names and Ages Appearing in Seemingly Fragmented List

A fragmented OCR text lists individuals with ages and cities including Roswell Parkes Angier in New Haven and Emma G. S ery, Beattie Carl G. Anderson aged 43 with Clara Schalton 45 in Seattle. Other entries mention Fred J. Wish 28 and Lagm Ff. Wheatley 23 in Beattle.

la du Vail Seattle Roswell Parkes Angier Legal Age New Haven Emma G. S@ery Beattie Carl G. Anderson Clara Schalton Fred J. Wish Lagm Ff Wheatley Beattle

Deaths Recorded In Our City This Week

Deaths listed include A C Culver aged 2 with Aug 2 in Seconday records. W Fried aged 26 with Aug 29 at Wayside Emergency hospital. C Clapp aged 4 with Aug 29 in Edmonds Washington. A Perkins aged 62 with Aug 19 entry. Noted location Mount Baker Park with scenic view of lake mountains and waterfront drive.

A. C. Culver W. Fried Max Fried Wayside Emergency Hospital Clapp C. Clapp Edmonds Wash Perkigge A. Perkins Mount Baker Park

Minor hospital note for Harino J Sarino

Harino J Sarino, 38, admitted on August 28 to Providence hospital for unspecified care.

Minor Hospital Harino—J. Sarino Providence Hospital

Births Registered In Seattle City Aug 20 30 29

Births were registered today for Myers to wife of Ray Myers at 1211 Howell Aug 29 a son Carrigan to wife of L H Carrigan 825 Wall Aug 30 a daughter Lyman to wife of H B Lyman 606 Eighth Ave Aug 29 a son Cruchan to wife of 8 T Cruchan 169 Etrurian t Aug 20 a daughter Toeptifier to wife of B R Toepfier 1211 Howell St Aug 27 a Goodwin to wife of I C Goodwin Seattle Aug 29 a daughter Mount Baker Park note prompt line remains intact.

Myers Ray Myers Howell Carrigan L. KH. Carrigan Wall At

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Ant Nia Ie Ae Mrs. Daisy Rakestraw LABOR Opera House Mar China Rae Peary Mrs. Ryan Seattle Star Thos. F. Ryan Piper & Taft's Sporting Goods Musee Western Railroad North End Real Estate P. Dixon & CO Fremont Sunset North 205 Ind Green Marvelous Speer Star Special Service Hunter Tract Improvement Company Puget Geo. Engler Star Office Engler. Coe Meyer-Toner Piano Co Union St Opp Shawmut Yokohama WED Pinney Firetavy Maxy Bran Hes Jem & Hoge Solver Ford Sehmita Mewart N C Waceames N Boiner Union Savings & Trust Co Grand View Pacifc Yakima County Washington Irrigation Company Scheverman Bidg PIKE Charter Oak Ranges Dor. Holt the Osteopath Arcade Seaview Tracts West & Wheeler, Colman Building Yakima District CALHOUN, DENNY &@ EWING Ino Alaska Seattle Business Property Unita Great Central Third Avenue the Trustee Company OF Lowman Building Holy Name Society of Sacred Heart Church Tulalip University Street Union Labor Seattle and Vicinity Pleasant Beach
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