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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1908
Page
6
A catalog lists Brass and Bronze pieces from 40c to 75, Japanese kimonos and path robes 4 to 45 dollars, hand painted cups and plates 26c to 2.60, ivory carvings 1.50 to 35 dollars, Japanese prints up to 600 dollars, Satsuma and Cloisonne 1.50 to 80, lacquered trays to 12.60, tea trays 1 to 3.50, Japanese toys, and hand carved tables and chairs 13.50 to 100 dollars.
New York dispatch notes John D Rockefeller’s $4,000,000 dividend from Standard Oil on Christmas Eve. The piece highlights possible charitable uses of the windfall, naming turkeys, dolls, clothing, and gifts to hospitals, asylums, universities, and cripples, with Rockefeller holding 40 percent of stock. It also recalls Captain McGilvary receiving a Japanese medal for rescuing sailors in 1807.
Prem dispatch from Freene California reports Harry A Anderson claiming to be Seattle police. He travels toward Los Angeles wagering he can beat his way in five days. Police deny any such officer. likely a hobo stringing Freene police to gain aid or evade vagrancy punishment.
Ole Hanson received official word that the Prosser Commercial club unanimously endorses his proposed race track gambling measure and will aid in support. About 30 churches across the state have already endorsed the measure. A league meeting is planned to organize supporters and coordinate work ahead of the legislature session.
The Yucatan arrived at Cordova with pace Sengere from Beattie. Clara sailed from the same port for this. The Buffalo left San Francisco for Bremerton with marines. Maverick departed San Francisco for this city ten days ago. Tallac came in from San Francisco this morning. Aki Maru sailed for the Orient with passengers. City of Puebla arrived early today with California travelers.
Mary Kelleher, a middle aged woman, is under arrest in Boston charged with poisoning all members of her immediate family. Her husband two children and two sisters died suddenly in separate incidents with doctors citing ptomaine poisoning. Each victim carried 2600 life insurance payable to Kelleher. Police compare her crime to the ferocity of Herman Billik.
Joseph L. Perry was shot during rabbit hunting and died of wounds. Morton Perry, his father, suffered a serious fall and is not expected to live. Lawrence Perry, the brother, is critically ill with typhoid fever. In Washington, the cruiser Buffalo is preparing to sail from San Francisco in January with Marines for Honolulu.
Howard Deweisse, jailed for highway robbery and burglary and linked to Motorman Brown’s murder reward case, escaped Tacoma jail with a dull knife and remains at large. His fugitive status voids any reward claim.
Washington December 21 Eastern bankers are alarmed by a French paper publication of a letter from Senator Teller of Colorado suggesting the Aldrich currency commission is studying the issue of notes secured by silver. The letter was sent to Moreton Frewen the Oliver adv ocat a.
A jumble of classifieds lists positions from typewriter rental to U S Marine service, carpentry and barber shop work, moving contracts, and legal notices. It advertises land near White River Valley, a 40 acre river bottom property with buildings, and small parcels near Port Orchard with weekly payment options. Local firms include Lloyd Anster Co and J Goodfellow & Bons. Alaska Big and other property details appear in scattered listings.
Government work begins on a new drydock at Bremerton while sellers advertise large close in plots and waterfront acreage with bold prices. Two level cleared boulevard lots priced at 300 dollars. Other small cottages and farm land near Allentown are offered with low down payments and deferred terms.
George Bryant, 26, son of the late Capt. W J Bryant once a government steamboat inspector, died at his family home 408 Queen Anne Ave in Seattle. He resided in Seattle most of his life and is survived by his mother and five brothers. funeral under Mason auspices.
William Hurke of East Fourth and Oako ta confessed to being one of three hold ups of an O R N special near Portland. He implicated ex convict Jack Hayes and another Portland boy. He gave his real name to Sheriff Stevens but withheld it to spare his widowed mother.
Olympia reports John Fleming a stereotyper at the state printer’s office is under arrest charged with counterfeiting. The incident occurred on December 22 as authorities investigated the matter and prepared formal charges.
All our fine Pearl Handled Opera Glasses are being sold at large discounts to close them out. Prices from 3.50 dollars and up. Schuchard Optical Co. located at 1207 Second Ave.
Silver Ten Set and a wide selection of fine table silverware advertised at four off regular prices. The offer lists a four piece ten set including a tray for $10.00. Sale notices appear from Chicago Jewelry Co located at 1297 Second Ave.
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