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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1907
Page
6
Local notices advertise rent to own ranch plots in Beattie with annual price rise and low cash costs, plus five acre tracts near Albian with easy terms. Also listed are loan offers from Osner and Melhorn and private money sources, with contact details and building addresses in Seattle area.
Classified items advertise a cottage for sale near Green Lake with cash price and monthly terms, plus cheap straw prants, a store corner lease, and several small homes listed with prices and down payments. Local contact references include North 16 and Phinney avenues, Times block, and Queen Anne phone listings.
In Volande Alabama on December 17 a coal mine explosion killed an estimated 40 miners. Rescue teams recovered bodies as the mine remained saturated with dangerous gases. Debris blocks access to chambers, and workers fear no survivors amidst the grim scenes at 1500 feet below the surface. Children gather at the mine mouth hoping for loved ones.
Fresno Cal December 17 Superior Judge Austin sentenced William Harvey 17 to 50 years in prison for holding up a man at gunpoint and throwing sand in his eyes to blind him. Harvey, a Los Angeles youth, had lived as a tramp with an older man who seemed to control him. he pleaded guilty hoping for a lighter sentence.
A brief item notes rusting milk cans posing risk to farmers, urging buyers to avoid damaged containers and seek safe, functional alternatives from local suppliers.
A grocery promotion argues buyers should not waste money on inferior tea. It claims Schilling's Best tea ensures value and that grocers refund customers if unsatisfied, encouraging trust in the brand.
Fragments indicate Seattle Realty & Investment Co at 419 Meier? Hide pursues land deals. References trade of acres near Beattie and Eastern Washington fruit district. Limited legible details on parties and exact terms.
A fragment notes that due to his youth the governor may be asked to commute the tone.
The Third Ward Democratic club invites King County Democrats to a Wednesday night gathering at the former organization hall at Twenty-first and Jefferson. Several speakers will deliver brief addresses and refreshments will be served as the first in a series of ward meetings arranged by the Democratic organization.
A glycerine factory ten miles away suffered a devastating blast late yesterday afternoon killing at least 40 and injuring 26 with extensive property damage. Over 120 workers were employed, many had left for quitting time, while factory and local residents rush to aid the scene.
Dr John R Booth will serve as president of the King County Medical Society for the coming year as the sole candidate at last night's nominating meeting at the chamber of commerce. Other nominees include vice president Dr Laula Redon and Dr George M Horton secretary Dr G N Me Laughlin and Dr X N Stith treasurer Dr H Oatrony
The clearing house jhale objected to Pierson & Collins in the Marton building for photographing clearing house certificates on postal cards with the $20 certificate. The negative was surrendered to the chief and no more souvenir cards would be issued.
E. H. Mitchell, president of the local typographical union, died yesterday. He declared his candidacy for the City Party nomination for the Fifth Ward councilman seat.
Washington December 1 Two senators were sworn in to represent Oklahoma in the U S Senate. Owens drew the longer term and Gore the shorter term after the ballots were counted.
An organizer from the Royal Association of Smilers united the courthouse staff in a new club. Hert Taylor won the presidency after a spirited election, while George, Jim Agee’s messenger, sought free skating tickets but was declined.
Abe Ruef and ex-police chief Jerry Dinan appeared before Jade Dunne in San Francisco and pleaded not guilty to a joint indictment for conspiracy. The cases were continued to next Monday for trial, while Ruef faces possible consequences for defying testimony in other cases.
A Price Waterhouse report criticizes San city officials for neglecting required sinking funds for old bonds. By 1906 the fund should reach 1.483 million but has not been funded, forcing new bond sales to cover maturing debt.
The Steamer Portland will receive a wireless plant for the Alaska route. Transport Dix may carry five tons of dynamite on the January trip to the Philippines. Steamer Santa Clara heads south from Walden and Seward via the Inside Passage due tomorrow amid storms. J. B. Wilson named traveling passenger agent for the Pacific Coast Steamship Co. at Frisco. A turbine steamer is discussed to replace the Flyer on the Seattle Tacoma run. A new keel is sought for the Alki with bids today. The Bockman arrives from Fries 66 at noon, City of Seattle sails for southeastern Alaska, and the Jefferson sails forthcoming.
Dedication services for the new Catholic cathedral are scheduled for next Sunday. Bishop ODea will preside from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. with public admission from 11 a.m. The dedicatory sermon will be by Bishop Carroton. Bishop Dantonville of Westminster will lead the evening vesper service on Puget Sound.
Dec 17 report says King Carlos and royal family narrowly escaped a cathedral bombing. An attacker dressed as a priest carried a bomb and was captured during the attempted attack. He is described as dangerous and under arrest with accomplices sought.
The county dock at Stone’s Landing was condemned by Deputy County Engineer James Morrison after approaches were closed and signs posted. An investigation found weakened piling from teredons caused the damage. the wharf had partially collapsed on June 23, scattering 86 excursionists from Tacoma into the water, with several injured.
George H. Cole J. RB and George Hl Batley name four committees to study a ten month Commonwealth adoption proposal. Prof Edgy wrote the item and Richard set it to music.
Fifty two diphtheria cases have been reported to health authorities this month. All cases are quarantined and under board of health control with authorities enforcing strict restrictions.
Announced for Wallinges Music Store on December 23, the Moore Theater hosts its grand opening event featuring a nine night engagement. Prices start at $2.06, with early orders now being accepted for the program titled Ave.
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