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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1907
Page
6
A jumbled historical ad page describes UNION TRANSFER MOVING STORAGE CO with addresses and phone hints, plus various suppliers and loans. Entries mention Anderson Supply Co, Titian Fisher, Holyoke Beds, Anne Hill, Boston Street, and claims about loans, money advances, and miscellaneous goods.
Multiple Seattle area properties offered with low cash prices and monthly terms. Listings include vacant lots near schools with water access, two to five room houses on car lines, and rental options. Several firms such as SEATTLE TRUST COMPANY and MERRITT REALTY CO display contact details and prices.
Albert G Beauntene, prominent Chicago newspaper man and former associate with the Daily News, died suddenly. In New York, Missouri Pacific directors declared a semiannual dividend of 2 percent in stock. Wells Fargo Express directors declared another regular semiannual dividend.
Nighttime burglars attempted to blow the Winslow safe in Georgetown and fled by rowboat. Bloodhounds traced a path toward Seattle then lost the trail at the Hammond mill tide flats. Police plan further analysis of tools left behind to locate the culprits. Anacortes and Concully briefs note lodge officers and a remarkable deer hunting shot.
Chicago Jewelry Co. at 1207 2nd Ave advertises fine pearl and gold handled umbrellas at 1 to 4 off this week. The copy emphasizes the items are the real thing.
Silverware watches diamonds and fine umbrellas advertised at unusually low prices by Chicago Jewelry Co located at 1207 2nd Ave. The offer highlights a thin week for bargains in jewelry and related goods amidst promotional copy.
A catalog-style listing presents numerous piano and popular tunes with individual prices ranging from 5 cents to 20 cents. Titles include My Very Own, Black Cat Rag, Moonlight In the Forest, Reception Watts o, Evening Shadows, Jolly Widow, Innocence, Broken Hearted Sparrow, and others.
The D. & Johnston Co. presents a Talking Machine Concert in Recital Mall of the new building at Third and University tomorrow Saturday evening at 8 15. The program offers the public first hearing of January Victor recordings and a fine collection from this month’s issue. Admission is free, and early arrival is advised to secure seating.
Harrie Loring of Boston longtime pioneer in iron steamship construction died at age 85. He helped launch early iron steamship efforts and served as president of the Brine Transportation Company. Funeral plans were not announced.
United Press reports London notes a rise in anti Japanese sentiment dating from earlier demonstrations in British Columbia. The move to recall Nose, Japan's consul general at Ottawa, Canada, is seen as evidence of unfriendly intent and a sign of strained relations. In Tacoma a saloon license will be granted only as population passes threshold.
Births registered today include Huff, Kellogg twins, Hitchison daughter, Marie Make, Romstead son, Hynes daughter in Beattle and surrounding areas. Deaths noted: Bal lard Mortland infant, Dilte A G, Chandle N M, Comba Marshall, and others at Wayside Emergency hospital. Also report notes Piagte rising in Osaka with a cafe found in a crowded street car between Omka and Kobe.
Police believe the assault on Margaret Dunn at 1024 Jamee et in a Huree employee’s flat was the motive rather than robbery. Detectives Adame and Clark pursue a suspect who feigned purchase of furniture and lease, noting an undisturbed gold watch and a finger bitten during the struggle. The attacker sought the attic and was frightened away by screams. The weapon described included an iron bar or pliers, and the man’s arrest is expected within days.
The Moore theater in Seattle prepares to formally open tomorrow night marking a shift to a metropolitan era in Northwest drama. Seattle made comic opera The Alaskan, created by local writers and staged by a Seattle manager with Seattle singers, opens as the first major attraction. Governor Mead and Mayor Moore are slated to preside at the dedication as John Cort’s plan elevates Beattie theater to Broadway-like status.
Goldfield December 27 The miners union will fight to overturn mine owners’ orders restricting local union activity as a labor dispute intensifies and workers face renewed pressures at the mines.
Odd story from Vandalia railroad incident mentions a pistol battle where suspects fled. The piece notes a City Marshal of Sorento being wounded and references Theodore Wilte & Co selling traps for bear wolf deer fox mink rat and burglar alarms at affordable prices.
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