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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1906
Page
7
A fragmented report recalls a city library moment in Seattle last night. The piece mentions Andrew Carnegie and public interest, with references to neighbors and civic address as people react to the library’s role in the community.
The document filed in the house alleges that Abrahms attempted to induce Mrs Stella Randell to testify against Bouman who is accused of assault with a deadly weapon. Abram furnished a $500 bond for his appearance. He had led the Republican ticket in the prior primary and convention cycle. A plumbing advert follows noting G H Brown Plumbing Co offers modern fixtures.
Parker Lucky Curve fountain pens are advertised for sale today by Piper and Taft at 1024 Becond Avenue. The note touts a wide assortment and praises the value, presenting the pens as a suitable, affordable gift option.
Local flashes report adjournment for holidays through Jan 2 1907. Christmas reception at Rainier club set for Saturday 8 30 pm. Police aid Volunteers of America to find families for Christmas dinners. Coal arrives easing university famine before Christmas vacation. Chamber endorses Marine Hospital project at Puget Sound. H B Jones leaves Seattle for Sioux City. French bark Monte Nello wrecked at Kangaroo Island crew saved. Prussia presumed lost after long voyage. City committee to study theater fire protection. mayor and city engineer announce probe. Mrs Patterson fund grows to 435 supporting rescuer of Colomatta crew. Burglary at 1241 Weller reported. furniture stolen while resident away.
Senators and Representatives Sena Flint Felton McKinley Needham and Smith depart tomorrow to study the Panama canal and collect material for the effort against employing Chinese labor. The president forwarded the canal commission's report to Congress noting previous year’s experience with workers from nearby countries and doubts about satisfactory canal work.
A forecast notes storm signals this afternoon for a southwest storm near the straits and sea coast. A separate item mentions a box of Domen men’s white handkerchiefs for J W B Muteh ineon and Co.
A Star dispatch notes a suspected railroad conspiracy behind a nationwide freight car shortage. Wheat rots in the Northwest as railroads fail to move loads, prompting an ICC inquiry into car efficiency, pooling plans, and possible congressional action.
Century Furniture announces a two day sale offering 26 percent off on desks, dressing tables, pedestals, library tables, center tables, Morrie chairs, and more. Furniture features fine woods and finishes. customers urged not to miss the sale.
Ferndale town officials filed a petition to incorporate the town in a local government move. The London Lords Bill faced a government concession that was rejected by a wide margin in the House of Lords. Vancouver reports shortages of Christmas goods and meat shortages as turkeys and nuts run low ahead of holidays. In Washington, bids are set to be called next Monday for the Spa project, with Naylor confirming readiness. Gold lockets and chains are advertised by Pioneer Jeweler Wim H Pinek at 908 Becond Ave.
Vancouver longshoremen form a strong union and demand an immediate 30 percent wage increase. They warn a strike is likely if the demand is refused, and report to the governor in Olympia. Also cited is the Bellingham state normal trustees report detailing work done in the past biennial period.
In Olympia December 20 the supreme court ruled that John Kenney has no claim to any property his brother left to establish the Samuel and Jessie Kenney Presbyterian home in Seattle.
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