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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1906
Page
8
Laundrymen in Seattle report higher charges as major laundries adopt a weight based system and shift back to a per piece rate to curb unfair use. The change raises costs for customers with many clothes and light linen, while heavy users may see smaller or no increases. Laundry managers cite higher coal, labor, and material costs and stress the need to earn a living.
Miss Jessie Hamilton of Macon Missouri accepts a long running challenge from Prof D Jones Lancaster Missouri who bills himself Champion Speller of the World The 19 year old contests four hours of spelling for a new dictionary with a leaf signed Champion Speller of the World Supporters offer to cover Jones travel lodging and a brass band to celebrate if he wins
The state supreme court in Olympia has ruled in the J A Davis versus Pioneer Mutual Insurance case that an insured cannot recover on a fire policy if they fail to meet terms of the policy and submit proper claims.
A Mass meeting is scheduled at 2 pm Sunday at Westminster Presbyterian Church Broadway. The International Cigarette League will host the event with Wallace Br. Struble, the league’s superintendent, among the speakers.
Sub treasury transfers of 1 000 000 dollars to San Francisco. Notables include ex governor Hunt buried in Idaho and Fred York named as hospital steward in Olympia. Reports from North Yakima Hoquiam Walla Walla and Portland cover longshore labor shortages new care arrivals and local deaths resignations and municipal bids. The era of vice admiralty revival and a narrow legislative race in Olympia are noted along with a prison transfer and a fatal automobile asphyxiation in Philadelphia.
In Texas v Waters Pierce Oil, judge V. Brooke granted the defense motion for a continuance, delaying trial to the next term opening on the first Monday of March. The article notes the postponement and outlines the scheduled court date.
The city chief vows to appeal after Judge Griffin rules on Currington the Montana beggar’s case. Currington was jailed for 30 days for street begging. an injunction blocked police interference, a temporary order questioned at yesterday’s hearing.
Hundreds of Pasterners arrive from the east to Beattie seeking permanent relocation while the King depot shows transfer reports. Baggage is stored for days before being sent to future addresses as northern routes fill with travelers and southbound arrivals decline.
Postmaster reports a message from Mrs. BK EB Robler of Hot Springs 8 D asking police to locate her husband. Robler is a brick mason, a Modern Woodman member and a Free Mason. He left his wife and five children over a month ago for work in Beattie. Wife has heard from him only once since. Efforts are underway to locate the missing man.
Thieves broke into the basement of J. Fos at 161 Twentyeth Ave last night and stole a large quantity of wines and other liquors. The amount stolen was substantial, enabling a long spree, and the burglars can mix drinks at will. This marks the second break-in at the house in the last month.
John Grant Lyman of Goldfield and New York, a guest at Hotel Green in Pasadena, denies obtaining money fraudulently in mining deals. The Chicago- based informer’s claim is questioned. police have received no arrest orders and Lyman is a well known former resident.
Gen. Victor L. Baughman of Maryland, a Democratic leader and Maryland member of the national committee, died suddenly at his Frederick home from acute Brights disease at age 63. The report notes his role with Shingle Weavers Meet. Also dated items: John Campbell, International Shingle Weavers' secretary, in Bellingham to arrange January meeting. Chehalis reports a poultry shipment surge, nearly seven tons of turkey and other fowl moved by express for Thanksgiving.
Judge L postpones oil industry case as procedural issues delay further hearings. Attorneys for both sides awaited ruling on motions and scheduling. City and state agencies are not named in the available text.
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