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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1904

Page

7

License Licensing Teams Faces City Committee Debate

The license and revenue committee meets this afternoon to revisit ordinances licensing teams and related licenses. Corporation Counsel Gilliam's opinion supports enforcement and city authority under the state constitution. Debates cover whether all vehicles or only hire vehicles require licenses, and licenses for the Arcade concert hall Brooklyn bar Royal restaurant and related venues are likely to be approved with safeguards.

License and Revenue Committee Gilliam Hanford Gilillam Supreme Court Seattle Transfer Company Arcade Concert Hall Brooklyn Delaney Propriet Ber Morgan Royal Restaurant

Water Shut Off Notices on Yesler Way and Jackson Street

Water will be shut off tomorrow from 9 00 a m to 12 00 noon on Yesler Way between Highteenth Avenue and Thirtieth Street and from 1 00 p m to 5 00 p m on Jackson Street between Twenty fourth and Twenty sixth Avenues.

Yesler Way Highteenth Avenue Jackson Street Twenty-fourth Avenue Twenty-sixth

Children Drowned in Montana Slough

Ruby Warren eight and Bernice Warren nine drowned after breaking through the tee in a slough near their Billings home Sunday. Their mother rescued the two bodies from the water.

Billings Mont Ruby Bernice Warren

Criminal Because He Loved Adventure

Chicago December 12 Boward J Clark arrested for robbing four hotel saloons. He claims thrill of adventure drove him and says he never harmed anyone. His partner Herbert Moyer and the wife of Moyer allegedly spurred the crime through jealousy and money motive.

Chicago Dee Boward J. Clark Clark Joseph Weber Colorado Dennison Manufacturing Company Heth Clark Herbert Moyer Boyer Hoyer

Commodity futures quotes from Seattle Wheat Corn Oats markets

The Star reports December wheat at 1071 4, 9106 1 2, and other futures across May July. Corn figures show 477 8, 467 8, 475 8 for December and May contracts. Oats data include May 305 8 to 303 4 and July 391 4 to 203 8, with additional bid notes.

Seattle

Lawson Worries Market Roils Wall Street

Thomas W. Lawson issued another characteristic advertisement this morning sending the market into a slide. Amalgamated Copper dropped about six points before partial recovery, with Steel Sugar Reading Union Pacific and St. Paul showing notable declines. Over 900000 shares traded by noon as feverish conditions persisted.

New York Thomas W. Lawson Reading Union Pacific St. Paul Wall Street

Doctrine and practice at endowment house questioned

The Seattle Star reports testimony from George Reynolde of Salt Lake, a Mormon former endowment house recorder. He describes solemnizations with the dead, church marriages and postmarital arrangements, and notes rural marriages were not court reviewed.

Seattle Star George Reynolde Salt Lake Somerly Ehw

Mormonism on Trial Hearing Resumes Before Senate Committee

Washington December 12 The Reed Smoot Investigation continued before the Senate privileges and elections committee. Senator Reed Smoot attended cheerful as five committee members were present and the room drew a crowd mostly women. Witness Dr W K Berkeley editor of the Christian Advocate described his Utah visit years ago and his impressions of Brigham Young and Mormon teachings. He cited remarks on marriage by President Smith and described Brigham Youngs stance on plural wives as lifelong and sacred.

Washington Reed Smoot Senate Committee On Privileges Amoot Harrows Pettus Overman Foraker Dubois W. K. Berkleley Christian Advocate Utah Brrigham Young Austin Pratt George Smith Tabernacle Smith

Wheat market outlook and stock summary amid farmer leverage

Summary of New York stocks and commodity data with figures for Park-Jan. and May options. Wheat and corn supply visible shows large increases and a farmer-led holdback, suggesting limited price declines as producers resist selling unless prices meet cost.

New York Seattle Dew Atchison Baltimore Ohio Brooklyn Lauiaville Reading Union Meatste News Central If States Steel United States Steel Chicago Great Western H Baten Loverpool Carreceipta

Paderewski Arrives in San Francisco on World Tour

Paderewski, the renowned pianist, arrived this morning in San Francisco from Australia. He is on a worldwide concert tour and in excellent health.

Australia

Social dance by Order of Washington planned for December 17

A dance is set for next Saturday evening December 17 at Al Ki hall Collins block. A sneak thief stole a hat and coat from a display rack at 617 Cherry street in front of Mrs. Simpson. Alda Harriet infant of Mr and Mrs Wrte Nylene of Preatom died at 5 months from spinal trouble at 209 Dexter avenue. The steamship Santa Clara with 46 passengers and ore cargo arrived from Valdez Seward and Cook’s inlet sites, but left Kayak for Yakutat amid a fierce gale along the coast.

Order of Washington al- Ki Hall Collins Block Cherry Street Simpson Alda Harriett Wrte Nylene Preatom P. H. Brown Dexter Avenue Santa Clara Alaska Pacific Navigation Company Valdex Seward Cook's Inlet Yakuta

Record voyage slowed by northeast gale on frail vessel

A powerful vessel struggled against a strong northeast wind delaying progress to Yukutat arriving several hours late. The Maetela ree record ship completed a 72 hour passage with 60 tons ore from Ellamer mines for the Ta coma emitter and 60 tons freight for Seattle.

Yukutat Coulepe Male Beattie Maetelara Lee Rem Clare Ellamer Tacoma Seattle

Died of Asthma: Edward Ellsworth Former Soldier

Edward Ellsworth aged 60 died after an asthma attack this morning. Lodgers James Agnew and Mike Thornton carried him to Wayside Emergency hospital but he died in their arms. Police investigation followed and the body was taken to Bonney-Watson morgue awaiting funeral arrangements.

Edward Ellsworth Elisworth James Agnew Mike Thornton Seattle Wayside Ellsworth Chipman and Carr Bonney- Watson Morgue

Ramona to sail for Skagway and Alaska replacing Seattle

The steamship Ramona of the Pacific Coast Steamship Co. sails tomorrow for Skagway and southeastern Alaska to take the Seattle’s run while the Seattle undergoes repairs after grounding. The City of Seattle will be placed on the…

Ramona Pacific Coast Steamship Company Skagway Alaska Seattle Moran Bros

Thousands of Books for Young Folks and Old

A lively catalog promotes a library of world literature at a low price. It offers standard novels in cloth bindings and two color printing, with over three hundred titles to choose from. Books priced at 35e and 506 for standard editions, targeting children and adults with works by famous writers.

Annex

Practical Gifts in the Realm of Women’s Wear

A retailer promotes affordable women’s apparel with post Christmas alterations. Items include suits, waists, skirts, petticoats and coats in new season styles priced at $5.00 to $14.50, featuring fabrics like taffeta and crepe de chine and noted values up to $90.00.

Aizes Norfolk Messaline Peau de Sofie Miranda

Pretty Gifts for the Baby

Practical baby gifts featured include silk baby bonnets priced from 2.75 to 4.98 and Dutch effect bonnets with fur trim up to 6.50. White bear cloth hats with satin rib bon bows offered at 4.98. Bear cloth capes and Tam O Shanter caps priced 1.39.

Boy Assaulted While Delivering Papers In City Building

The son of L Laughland of 2228 Harvard avenue reports being assaulted during a paper delivery. He was forced into an old building near Blaine and Federal, struggled free, and escaped. Police and detectives Adams and Corbett are handling the case.

L. Laughland Harvard Avenue Adams Blaine Federal

Hemet ched Lunch Cloths of Fine Irish Linen Pattern

Hand woven luncheon cloths described as fine Irish linen with drawn work stripe around the edge, located about four inches from the border, measuring 36 by 36 inches, priced at $1.50. Ethie Seebeeeee sale note.

Linen Handkerchiefs with Hem Embroidered Edges

Advertisement describes pure linen handkerchiefs with hem stitched and embroidered edges sold regularly from 75e to $1.19 with clean up price listed. Emphasizes embroidered linen handkerchiefs worth up to a set price, offered as choice and high quality.

Linen Collar and Cuff Sets Embroidered in White or Blue

Linen collar and cuff sets offered in white or blue with embroidery. Priced from 75 cents to 1.00 per set.

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