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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1907
Page
3
Commissioners approve 1.6 million in bonds at six and a half percent, to be sold at a premium. Bids open January 7, with retirement outlay and a cash basis plan. Retrenchment cuts 52 county employees, saving about 6000 dollars monthly in payroll. eleven from the county clerk’s office, eighty from one department, and others from the treasurer’s office.
Max Figman and Max Finan closed the week at the Grand opera house. Maude Fealy returns for a week in The Stronger Sex after starring in this year’s act. The Seattle theater offers The Rollicking Girl through Sunday and advertises The Land of Nod as the final act.
A staged attraction titled Married Life runs through Sunday at the Third Avenue theater. The Taylor company presents Camille next week. The Enelen continues at the Lola theater all week.
The Coliseum theater presents The Onett sister act and La Belle Estellita with Senor Garcia in a tragic pantomime. Mile Lucretia’s leopard costume and new act appear at the Pantages. A novelty act from Ilan street bagers, California in 49 at Star theater, and Ada Gautier’s Coney Island act at Lyric with moving pictures and illustrated song.
The contortionist Mina Jonsen and the floubrette Jonnie Mathews are top acts on the Lyric theater bill. Their performances promise novelty and charm for evening audiences.
Sidney A. Root, a wealthy Sacramento social figure and YMCA leader, is accused of paying attentions to Mary Gayla a one year old Mexican girl. He was arrested and released on six thousand dollars bail. The mother of Mary Garcia is also involved in the scandal.
A garbled report notes the Pire Insurance Company facing attention in California legal matters. Details are incomplete but the reference points to regulatory or court activity involving the insurer. The item emphasizes the California angle and the company name.
Folding table features birch frame in mahogany or natural finish with a thin fibroid top covered in heavy green felt or green leatherette. Brass-finished metal parts, self-locking braces, legs fold flush inside frame. Measures 30 inches square, weighs 94 pounds, thickness 1% inches when folded.
A high backed oak framed arm chair with weathered finish. Leather upholstered back and gimp nail trim offer a classic rustic look. Broad arms and deep seat provide comfort suitable for a living room or porch. Ideal Christmas gift option.
London court hears if the 4th Duke of Portland was misidentified as Druce. George Druce, a poor claimant, forms a company to hold his rights with 10 000 ordinary shares and 20 000 deferred shares, stock listed as the matter unfolds.
The case centers on whether T O Druce died in 1864, affecting claims by the fifth Duke of Portland and Druce heirs. Reported similarities in appearance and conduct link the two figures, who shared secrecy and long absences, wigs, and peculiar travel, while death records and vault ownership remain disputed.
The Druce case centers on claims that Herbert Druce and family misled a court about the coffin contents. George H. Druce, grandson of the late Druce, accuses Herbert of perjury to force opening the coffin. The dispute seeks access to Port land estates and potential title succession.
An essay argues the rise of mechanical piano players will transform American culture by enabling widespread access to music. It notes many varieties of devices, contrasts American musical knowledge with Germans and English, and contends machines may broaden listening while challenging traditional musicians.
The article argues that mechanical piano players do not destroy musical talent and promote literacy by printing presses analogy. It highlights the Pianola as the sole genuine piano player endorsed by leading artists and educational institutions. It invites readers to visit The House of Highest Quality to learn about Pianola devices and related products.
Irondale closes for lack of fuel and cash. Smelter workers shifted to cutting cord wood in the woods to supply fuel for the iron smelting process. Hadlock sawmill shutdown reduced wood supply, but a week’s supply will allow resumption of operations.
The Oriental Immigration Commission will investigate the question further before returning east. King Chee will travel to Seattle and possibly San Francisco to conduct inquiries on Oriental immigration.
Salt Lake City report says Mrs Bradley, acquitted yesterday of Senator Brown's murder, will promptly seek to break the will on behalf of her two children. The dispatch notes 150 firemen are employed on major American liners.
Palace Market at 504 Secondary advertises high quality meats with a bold claim of offering nothing but the best. The copy emphasizes meat selection and urges readers to visit for top quality products.
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