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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1906
Page
7
Cole a well known figure at Southeast Seat files a petition in bankruptcy in U S district court listing debts of 13 525 with no assets.
YORK Dec 13 Seere f State Root was guest at the eighth annual dinner of the Pennsylvania society of York held last night at the Orta hotel. More than 1s of the society were present.
In Tokyo, Henry George Jr reports Count Okuma’s view that wealth in Japan has concentrated into a few hands due to population and wealth concentration, education costs, factory expansion, and better transport. He cites the Mitsui and Iwasaki fortunes rising from about 1 million dollars to nearly 50 times that in 30 years, largely in the last decade.
The Count warns that riches in Japan differ from the United States and notes four factors of wealth: government favors, luck, ability, and foresight via privileges like railroad rights and land value. He argues tariffs harm the many, citing Germany and the United States prospering without protection, and endorses free trade for Japan.
The Old Rainier Clothing Company was served yesterday with a notice to vacate their 220 Pike location no later than January 1, 1907. The sudden order surprises the firm and forces disposal of its large stock within twenty days to avoid street sale.
Water rents for December January and February become delinquent February 28. The district covers the city north of Halt and West Galer Street and Galer Street. Meter rents are due by the 20th of each month and delinquent on the 20th of the following month.
The owners of Laurelhurst distribute an elegant prospectus with beautifully colored photographs of Laurelhurst and its surroundings. Visitors are invited to view high class property and procure a handsome folder during the next few days.
The Mackawell bound for San Francisco departed Moquiam with a cargo of 000,000 feet of lumber damaged by heavy demand. In Ohio, the Valley Railway raises wages for trainmen and switchmen by 3 to 7 percent. In Meriden Connecticut Samuel Dodd, president of the International Bike company, died suddenly of heart disease.
The House yesterday approved a concurrent resolution to adjourn for the Christmas holidays on December 20 and to reconvene on January 3.
Washington December 13 Mrs Roosevelt received the members of the diplomatic corps and their families yesterday at the White House in a formal gathering reflecting ongoing cordial relations with foreign ambassadors and their households.
Kekichta Aoki, 10, has been selected by the United States as the plaintiff in the case to be begun in the state supreme court in San Francisco. The selection signals a notable legal action likely involving international or minority rights and a high-profile court proceeding.
Officials move to enforce segregation of Japanese students in public schools of San Francisco. Claim questions of legality and equality are raised as policy is debated.
Alexander McQueen has commenced a suit in the superior court against Clark Wright for realienation of affections seeking damages of $1,000. The filing occurred in Everett on December 14.
Payallup Washington report of 14 year old Guy Henry who died from shotgun wounds received December 1 in an accident with his older brother Frank Henry in whose hands the gun discharged.
Washington December 14. One hundred twenty additional American teachers are needed in the Philippines for the next school year.
Seattle has carried off nearly all the honors at the Tacoma poultry show. A Seattle day is anticipated tomorrow with heavy attendance. Dedicate Church Free of Debt is reported from Walla Walla.
VACATE SALE at 1416 1417 Becond For Seattle shoppers largest assortment and best values in town Must be sold before December 31.
The Pauls Episcopal Church will be dedicated on Sunday December 24 as a free from debt structure. The church cost $16,000 and has taken three years to construct.
In East St. Louis Illinois fourteen merchants and business men pleaded guilty to charges of violating Illinois child labor laws on December 1.
A violent Tuesday night storm swept Chehalis county warehouses from the dock at Oghut, causing about $1000 in damage.
Arthur Loasby son of Superintendent Loasby of the Port Townsend Southern railway died yesterday afternoon from injuries received while riding on the engine of a Port Townsend Southern train Tuesday.
President A inie announces William Davie named postmaster at Fort Canby succeeding Louis Hendricks. Frank Cullen of Bremerton awarded a clerkship in the Puget Sound Navy Yard.
The mint chief bought 100000 ounces for delivery at the Denver mint and another 100000 ounces for today at New Orleans at a price of 68964 cents per fine ounce. A bargain ad follows for Uncle Joe selling watches and jewelry at 617 2nd Ave.
Ten per cent off all stock on Friday to ease upcoming crowds. One hundred thousand dollars in toys and gifts plus one hundred fifty thousand dollars in up to date merchandise on the bargain table for one day only. More salespeople wrapping cashiers and delivery service with a Chinese orchestra and Miss De Voin's Seattle Orchestra for entertainment.
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