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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1907

Page

3

Justice Harlan on Liberty at Ken Club toast

United Press reports Justice John Marshall Harlan honored at the Ken Club of New York for 30 years on the U S Supreme Court. Toast cited Kentucky motto and unity of states as essential to liberty, with Harlan expressing a bright outlook for the nation.

United Press Saat Plasa Hotel Ken Club New York John Marshall Supreme Court of the United States Harlan Kentucky

Mutiny by detachd troops in Manchuria near Morgehen

United Press reports a mutinous force of about 600 insurgents in Manchuria pillaging villages and robbing caravans as 500 cavalry and artillery pursue them near Morgehen. The mutineers redirect toward Tatininkhar after an engagement.

United Press Manchuria Morgehen Tatininkhar

Seattle City Party Wins Right of Primary Boost in Seattle

The Seattle City party secured the right to representation on primary election boards under the new state law, affecting both primary and general elections. Assistant Attorney General J. Falkner described the outcome as a setback for opponents, while highlighting potential enforcement challenges at the general election.

Seattle City Party Dilaw Yeater J. Falkner Seattle Een Republican Pri Moore John Riplinger

Robber Steals Pipes From Pantages Theater Room

F Giddings of the Pantages theater staff rooms at the Hotel Stir Third Ave, and took two ehaum pipes two water pipes gold mounted meerechaum rollers, the property being reported.

F. Giddings Stir Third Av

Bank Closed in Georgia City After Examiner Takes Over

Bank at a Georgia city has closed and staff stand outside as the state examiner assumes control. President Thorn expresses confidence that all depositors will be fully paid. The fate of nearby banks remains uncertain as officials assess the situation.

A. Ga State Examiner Thorn

Alaska Copper Output in 1906 Comes Strongest

United Press reports geological survey figures show Alaska produced 8,485,646 pounds of smelter copper in 1906. Thirteen states and territories produced less copper than Alaska that year, placing Alaska seventh among all states and territories in copper production.

United Press Washington, PD. C Geological Survey Alaska

Xmas Shopper Killed in Berkeley Street Rundown

In Berkeley California on December 24 Mrs Annie FE Smith widow of Rev M S Smith a Presbyterian clergyman was fatally struck by a Southern Pacific local at Shattuck avenue. Her niece Mrs BR Bowerson witnessed the tragedy as a crowd stood aghast on the street.

Berkeley Cal Annie FE. Smith M. ©. Smith Southern Pacific Shattuckay BR. Bowerson

Barbaric whipping post condemned in Partson critique

Jessie M Partson condemns the whipping post as barbaric and unchristian. The piece, drawing on a former Delaware guard’s testimony, argues flogging degrades offenders, undermines reform, and fuels revenge, urging alternative justice. The author notes the next article will tackle Capital Punishment.

Children Enjoy Ante-Christmas Party At Pantages

About 600 children attended Mrs. Alexander Pantages ante Christmas event at the Soin theater yesterday afternoon. Candy nuts and presents were distributed and a sparkling Christmas tree added to the fairyland mood. A play for the youngsters was presented and the children departed happiest.

Alexander Pantages Soin Theater

Tolosan To Change Ownership For Fourth Time

Tacoma December 24 The German steamer Tolosan is slated to change ownership and national registry for the fourth time in her 24 year career. The transfer reflects ongoing merchant marine movements as ships shift flags and management amid evolving trade links.

Tacoma Tolosan

Jebeen Sells Steamer to Kobe Firm in Public Report

The report released yesterday states that M Jebeen sold the steamer to a Japanese shipping company of Kobe. The Tolosan, which recently arrived to take cargo for the Orient, has operated in the North China fleet of Jebaen and Ontrander since last summer.

Orphans to Enjoy Christmas Tree at Washington Home

Orphans now staying at the Washington Children's Home will enjoy a Christmas tree this evening. The tree has been arranged to meet the wishes of the children as far as possible, each child having written to Santa Clara detailing the desired gift.

Washington Children's Home Santa Clara

Moore Theater seat sales set record in first week

Moore Theater sold most seats for the opening week in a record run yesterday with opening night seats gone by 10 am. Reservations for other performances can still be made at Walling's music store, 711 Firetav.

Moore Theater Walling Muale Firetav

Algerian acts headline Coliseum bill new acta at show

At the Coliseum Abdahe Kader and family from Algeria headline a novel lighting sketch act at the Coliseum theater. The bill also features Devoy and Evans in a pair of acro steps Heese and Mariette whirl wind dancers Nelson and Millege in a sketch Ned Nye as monologist the illustrated song and moving pictures complete the program.

Coliseum Abdahe Kader Algeria Coliseum Theater Acta Neeing Devoy Evans Acrobata Heese Mariette Nelson and Millege Ned Nye The Illustrated Song Moving Picturea

New Acts Shine at Pantages and Star Theaters

At the Pantages the Newsboys quartet topped the bill among new acts with popularity. Georgis, One & Woman, and a male partner followed, blending singing and acrobatics. The Star theater showcased Eddy Family of acrobats as a feature, with Mme Marakoff and Tivoli Male quartet supplying music and several comedy stunts. The Lyric reopens tonight with The Isle of Zaza by Oriental burlesque actors.

Star Theater Eddy Mme. Marakoff Tivoli Tele of Zaza Lyric Theater Isle of Zaza The Oriental Burles Aquevs

Musee Reopens Amid Mixed Reception Of Opening Night

The Eden Musee reopened last night with bar preparations affecting the show’s quality yet drawing generous patronage. The freak department featured acts including a bearded woman and a four-handed man with a petrified body while the program highlighted Don Fulano the educated horse and the acts “The Lion and the Mouse” and “London Assurance” among others.

Public Market Prices Today Brisk With Near Records Within Reach

Public market activity was brisk with expectations of record highs before evening. Turkeys steady at 25 cents per pound in the city, the largest on display at 27.5 pounds from Valley City. Apples and other produce show varied pricing with drops and strong demand for flowers, buds, and holiday items. Listings include butter 40c, cheese 26c, ducks 20c, mutton chops 12.5-13c, various vegetables and fruits with per-pound and per-dozen rates across multiple vendors.

Valley City Orcas Island Rancheas Pasternao Oregon Oregon Exes, 400 Per Washington Creamery Butter, 40c; Lowa Creamery Jocal Ranch California Brazil

Grocery prices and produce listed in a 19th century ad

A fast list of fruits vegetables and related items with prices per quart pound or per item. Cranberries per quart. Huckleberries two for fifteen cents. Pumpkins one cent to one dollar. Hubbard squash fifty to fifteen cents. Grapefruit forty six. Comb honey eighteen cents. Prunes three pounds for twenty six cents. Yakima honey one fifty per gallon. Chestnuts twenty six cents per pound. Mixed notes and cocoanut walnuts items with various cents each. Flowers carnations sixty to eighty six cents a dozen roses one fifty to eight five dozen, violets five cents a bunch, chrysanthemum one to one fifty narci fifty cents two.

Lightning kills girl at family gathering in Washington

Segora Bryant, 10, was instantly killed when lightning struck as she sat on her cousin’s lap at a family home. The bolt wrecked the house, injuring fifteen others but none seriously. Neighbors attended a sane service. the cousin was unharmed. Rural route No 3 to Stanwood in Snohomish county is set to be established March 2, serving about 300 people in 58 families.

Segora Bryant Bryant Washington, D. C Stanwood Enohomish County Washington

New Guggenheim railroad planned from Ely to Tonopah and Goldfield

Surveying will start January 1 for a new Guggenheim rail line linking Ely to Tonopah and Goldfield. The route will transport ore to the 10,000 ton capacity smelter near McGill, Nevada, which is nearing completion.

New Nevada Railroad Ely Nev Guggenheim Tonopah Goldfield McGill

Santa Claus badly scorched in Wisconsin Christmas event

In Marinette Wisconsin on December 24 Carl McDonald performing as Santa Claus at a schoolhouse Christmas festival near Peshtigo was badly burned when his inflammable beard caught fire from candy on the tree. Children panicked and fled while some adults rushed to smother the flames.

Marinette Wic Carl McDonald Ving Menominee Mich Santa Claus Peshtigo Wis MccDonald

Contested will claims mental unsoundness in Brown case

In Salt Lake City on December 24 the will clause disavowing paternity of Mrs Anna Bradley's children is presented as proof Senator Arthur Brown was not of sound mind when the will was drafted. Guardians ad litem for Mrs Mary Maddison's children sue to annul the will, asserting the shooter in Washington was involved.

United Press Salt Lake City Anna Bradley Arthur Brown Mary Maddison Bradley Arthur Brown Bradley Martin Montgomery Bradley Washington

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Justice Harlan the Grote-Rankin CO Best Merry Christmas Second Avenue Guy Second Ave Union ST Jessie M. Partson Delaware Wilmington Newcastle Laertos Miss Partion Pantages Newsboys Pantages Theater Georgis Lion and the Mouse Third Avenue Tom Boy Girl Clay Clement London Assurance Uneeda Biscuit Onal Biscuit Company James D. Hoge N. B. Solner Cash Great Sale Anannanananana Madama Ananan
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