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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1907

Page

6

Want Ads Rates and Agencies Note

Classified ad rates listed 10 cents per insertion per line with seven words per line and three times one cent per word. Monthly rate 6e per line per day. Agencies Kennedy Drug Co Fifth and Cherry Ballard Agency P H Maileon 81 Ballard Ave Opp City Hall Main Office Seventh Ave between Union and University. The Star disclaims accuracy for telephoned advertisements.

Kennedy Drug Co Firatay Cherry Ballard P. H. Maileon City Hall Union University

Special Notices From The Office Of The Director

A garbled set of notices mentions acts by officials and engagements, with references to authorities and offices. It notes readiness to provide information at the Director of Administration building and related grounds.

Notice of Annual Stockholders Meeting Alaska Bank

The Alaska Bank and Trust Company notifies its stockholders of the annual meeting to be held at the offices in Saco and for the company at a location to be decided. Actions include election of officers and review of business matters for the coming year. Attendees should bring required documents and identify themselves for registration.

Laska-Yukon-Pa Alaska Atasea Salffield Sorenar

Anti Moore Faction Readies Final Run in City Election

A small group of loyal Democrats plans a meeting this evening to form a slate aimed at defeating Mayor Moore in reelection. Alfred Battle remains reluctant for the mayoral bid while discussions consider General Metcalfe and John Schram as alternatives. Other suggested Democratic hopefuls include Harry B Drees John Keene T M Dausten and Calvin S Hall.

Lore-Hope Moore Noo Alfred Battle Ita Bette Municipal Ownership Party Harry B Drees John ¥Aeons T. M. Dausten Calvin 8. Hall

Planned Kidnap Probe Alleges Attempt on Child

Police report a plan to abduct the son of Charles H. Rulofson, an electrician, with officers on alert for an attempted kidnapping this afternoon. The case involves custody tensions as Mrs. Rulofson has fled to San Francisco with the children, prompting a warrant request for non support.

Charles H. Rulofson Mankato Seventhay Rulofeen Rulofson San Francisco Emisaaries Mra. Rulofson Rulofeon Hase Teave

Teachers Converge in Seattle for State Meeting

School teachers and principals from across Washington arrive in Seattle for the Washington Teachers' association gathering at the state university, with county representatives set to attend the session starting tomorrow. The day also hosts the Washington State Philological Society annual meeting featuring papers by instructors from state colleges and smaller institutions on language studies.

Seattle Washington Teachers’ Association State University Washington State Philological Society Washington State College Whitman College Whitworth College

New York Stock Market Opens Steadily Higher

Stocks opened strong with steady demand and broad advances by noon led by Canadian Pacific up 3 percent. Reading rose 2 points and U S Steel up 1 percent as steel executives consider cutbacks aligned with German steel trends. Money was tighter, but the close remained strong with several issues favored by professionals. American Locomotive directors declared the regular quarterly dividend on common stock payable.

New York Strom Canadian Pacific U. S. Steel

Funeral of EK Evans Draws Welsh Community from Surrounding Towns

Hundreds, including friends from surrounding towns, attended the Bonney Watson chapel funeral for the late EK Evans who died from injuries in a mine accident at Henton last Friday. The service featured Welsh music led by W. G. Richards of the Welsh society and was conducted by Rev. J M. Hughes and Mrs. Prosser of the university.

EK. Evans Henton Bonney Watson Chapel W. G. Richards The Welsh Society J M. Hughes Wns. Prosser University

Celestine Held to Federal Grand Jury for Murder

William Bagley released from county jail while Hob Celestine, both Indians, is held to the federal grand jury on a murder charge of an Indian woman at Talalip by order of the United States district attorney. They were jailed about three months ago.

William Bagley Hob Celestine Talalip United States

Clarence Darrow Admitted To California Hospital

Clarence Darrow chief counsel in the Pettibone case arrived in Los Angeles and was taken to the California hospital. Doctors say immediate surgery is not necessary. he will be under observation for a week.

Los Angeles Cal Clarence Darrow California Hospital

Open Shop Plan Prompted Construction Delay

Announcement says construction at Bplay Copal Church will resume tomorrow under the open shop plan. Union workers were called off last week and work halted. The riders exchange is pushing the open shop movement, signaling broader labor contractor clashes and potential delays in building activity.

Bplaycopal Church

Carroll files declaration for mayor nomination

P. P. Carroll filed his declaration of candidacy this afternoon seeking the Republican nomination for mayor.

P. P. Carroll VP. P. Carroll

Fires After Intruder at Home Electric Store

8 M Brown and WI Henlein trapped a thief behind the Home Electric shop at 1627 Seconday. At 11:50 p.m. Marian, an employee, unlocked the back door, entered, tampered with tills and fled after Brown fired. The improvised key was found, and Marian has not been seen since.

M. Brown Home Electric Company WI Henlein Man Brown van A. BR. Marian Marian

Sleuth Rief Seizes Out of Season Game Birds in Wash. Fish Co

Game Warden Rief slipped through a bath room window and nabbed a cache of 500 Mongli an phogiants being sold out of season by the Washington Fish company. Four men, including William S McDonald and Leonard K R Drewliners, were arrested and released on 400 cash bonds pending a preliminary hearing. Rief had been warned of the sale and escaped a would be watcher before seizing the contraband.

Washington Fish Company William 8. McDonald Leonard KR. Drewliners Roy McDonald J. Fellows Davenport Ie A Gordon Niel Fish Company

Gus Hill Improved After Assault Near Swan Lake

Gun Hil, a farmer attacked and robbed at his home near Swan Lake, has greatly improved after treatment at Kent hospital. Norman Martin, arrested on suspicion of involvement, remains held at Sherry in bonds of 1000 dollars. his attorney claims an alibi can be proven.

Gun Hil Swan Lake Kent Hospital Ang of Norman Martin Sherry

Idaho Sunday law closes Boise YMCA

United Press reports Boise officials suspend Passion Play moving pictures after County Attorney Koelsch orders abandonment of Sunday entertainment tied to a church and Y M C A event. Ministers denounce enforcement as extreme while collections proceed. County attorney pledges continued rigid enforcement statewide.

United Presa Nowr Joon Supreme Court Koelech Koelsch Posse Boise Ita An. Serte

Storm Warnings Offshore and Coastwise Outlook

Weather bulletin shows storm warnings for the sound Strait and Oregon coast. The storm nears the Oregon coast and moves inward rapidly with southeast to south wind. Salvaged cargo from the wrecked steamer Alaskan was sold at Pier 6 by Mather & Co. to settle the loss, including groceries oils and canned goods.

Weather Bureau Sound Straite Oregon Coast Mather & Co

Gambling lid shuts on Denver scene and fortunes fall

The wire reports William Adler a New Orleans banker grocer sees his bank fail and a large mercantile firm placed under receivership. He loses cargo and ship in a wreck off British Honduras while hoping to regain fortune. A New York movement of poorer classes pushes rent relief and liquor sale curbs loom in Georgia as year ends.

Denver William Adler New Orleans Britleh Honduras New York Georgia

Taft Receives Warm Welcome in Boston Speech

Secretary of War Taft appeared before the Congregational Ministers' association in Pilgrims' Hall to deliver an address amid loud cheering from hundreds. He avoided politics except for a note urging duty-free sugar and tobacco for the Philippines, and criticized Fish Warren on Philippines gov ernment. He planned to speak again at the Merchants and Manufacturers' club that evening.

United Prest Boston Taft Pilgrims’ Hall Ministers’ Association Tts Philippines Fish Warren Merchants and Manufacturers’ Club

Pacific Coast Seamen's Union Faces Setback Over Chinese Labor

Washington reports that the Pacific Coast Seamen's Union suffered a temporary defeat in its bid to bar Chinese workers from Pacific canal vessels. The Attorney General indicated he could only supply opinion to top officials, while the union planned to draft a petition to the president seeking a formal stance.

Ay United Press Washington, D. C Seamen's Union Honaparte Lt In

Seattle Electric Co Sures Service Cuts

A United Press report from Wheeling West Virginia notes the Seattle Electric Co is reducing services. In Baltimore & Ohio operator Hutchinson is believed murdered in a station fire. His body was burned and no money or tickets remain, suggesting thieves destroyed evidence.

United Press Wheeling W.va Ward Hutchinson Baltimore

Curtailment of Seattle streetcar service in rush hours

The Seattle Electric Company plans widespread car line cuts under Assistant Manager Potter to save operating expenses. Frequent costly accidents threaten profits, so service in outlying districts may be reduced to lower costs and protect dividends. Passengers must endure longer waits and disruption as crews are reduced and payrol l costs trimmed.

Seattle Electric Company Potter Heaton Uenal

Powers Trial Nears End in Goebel Case Georgetown

In Georgetown Kentucky the Powers trial nears its end as closing arguments loom. Caleb Powers faces murder charges in the Goebel case while hotels fill with spectators and Powers' mother and mater arrive to offer support as Samuel T. Wilson speaks three hours to the jury.

United Press Georgetown Caleb Powers Goebel Powers

Former Tacoma Mayor Dies in California

United Press reports former Tacoma mayor Dr. Campbell, 65, a prominent Pierce county lawyer, died unexpectedly in Santa Cruz, California, at 6 p.m. He had traveled to California for the holidays with his wife and daughter, leaving Tacoma December 16 in good health.

United Press Tacoma Campbell Pierce County Santa Crus Cal California

Amusements: Strong Heart at Grand Opera House in Seattle

Seattle theatergoers cheered Ralph Stuart in Strong Heart at the Grand Opera House. The cast is strong and the show runs through Wednesday with The Moon by Jimmy Powers finishing the week and A Desperate Chance at the Beattie Theatre offering action and melodrama.

Seattle Grand Opera House Ralph Stuart Stuart Riddle Boys Beattie Theater Heroiss

Popular-Price Theaters Feature Strong Vaudeville Week

The Cricket on the Hearth at Third Avenue Theater impresses with Dowlan and Aubrey leading a superior cast in a popular-price show. Lyric presents The Seminary Girls succeeding The Isis of Zaza with Posty’s Orient Burlesquers adding fresh songs. Coliseum debuts a new vaudeville bill headlined by Adgie and sons. Pantages and Star theater bills promise strong week fills.

Third Avenue Wm. C. Dowlan Jane Aubrey Lyric Theater Ise of Zaza Coliseum Adgie Star Star Theater

Eden Musee Promises New Features This Week

The Eden Musee announces new features this week. The museum department notes updates aim to attract more visitors and enhance display experiences.

Eden Musee

Deaths Registered Today in Local Hospitals

Death notices list Johnson-T 88 of Wayside Emergency hospital with December date. Lindgren-F 40 with December 27 at 494 Sixth ay. McCarthey-C 37 with December 27 at Providence hospital.

Johnson Wayside Emergency Lindgren McCarthey Dee Providence Hospital

Notable Birth Announcements Hit Local Listings

The record lists multiple birth notices including McKay-To wife of A McKay a daughter born December 6 at Station L Dee Seattle Ryland-To wife of G V Ryland a daughter born December 21 in Seattle Stuley-To wife of H G Stanley a son born December 21 in Seattle Moore-To wife of F L Moore a son born December 25 at 114 Fifth Ave Johnson-To wife of J B R Johnson a son born December 16 at 6512 12th WH Fune-To wife of J Fung a daughter born December 21 at 628 Washington Foresman-To wife of J O Foresman a son born December 28 at 702 Bell

Hirthe McKay A. McKay L. Dee Ryland G. V. Ryland Seattle Dee Stuley H. G. Stanley Moore F. L. Moore Johnson J. BR. Johnson Fune J. Fung Washington Foresman J, O. Foresman Bell

Mal Arrested in Pajai Faces New Legal Trouble

Mal Light, known for pajama fame, is in county jail for beating his wife at Halliday Street and Lake Union Boulevard. He now faces an execution suit based on a 1905 judgment by F. Danel, with a superior court order to show cause served by Deputy Sheriff Leighton. The report notes ongoing enforcement actions and related difficulties.

J. Paul Light Pajama Fame Halliday St Lake Union Boulevard F. Danel Justice of the Peace P. V Superior Court Leighton

Puget Sound Metal Works Adopts Open Shop Policy

The Puget Sound Sheet Metal Works at Fi Hotay and Wall streets announced an open shop principle this morning. About 40 workers are affected by the order, with 20 already put to work and six more added later.Company officials declined further comment while labor representatives dispute the claim that any union labor is employed.

Puget Sound Fi- Hottay Wall Sr Genaiies Company Wat Unlom Honeanion Seattle Are Unio Paget Sound Metal Bulident

Conrad Beber Celebrates Opening Anniversary

Conrad Beber, veteran trumpet soloist, marked an opening anniversary at the Moore theater. He helped inaugurate John Cort's Seattle Standard Theater in 1889 and again performed at the Moore’s Saturday night opening. Harry Vies led the orchestra, with H. Wagner directing the ensemble.

Conrad Beber Moore Theater John Cort Seattle Conrad Beiber Cort Harry

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