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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1907
Page
8
Six hundred jobs for judges inspectors and clerks in the upcoming primary election were removed from the local Republican organization by the new state direct primary law. Officials will be chosen by party meetings at precincts with one member from each party on the election board. The change aims to curb ballot box fraud and end partisan control of election boards.
New prices posted this morning cover mince meat dill pickles chow chow apple butter and many more items. Includes eggs butter cheese chickens ducks geese turkeys mutton chops steaks and various produce priced per pound or per bunch with multiple discount bundles listed. Carnations and other flowers show recent price reductions.
Paris December 31 The French Minister of Justice Dessaigne died of apoplexy this morning. Dessaigne had long been prominent in French politics.
The Glee and Mandolin clubs of Stanford University will give a joint concert at Bean's hall tomorrow evening. The program includes college songs popular string music and grand opera pieces arranged for the event. Tickets are on sale at Sherman Clay Co. station Frederick the Great meal note on salt beef or pork and cabbage not related to the concert.
Mile. Eva Lavalliere an aeronaut rivals Mile. Jeanne Bautier of Vari aties theater who orders a 260 ton submarine from a Holland factory in America. It will cost $200000 and be luxuriously fitted with rosewood and pink milk for excursions along the French coast.
Helen Maloney daughter of Milton Maloney remains in a convent while his estranged marriage to Henry Osborne continues. She plans to wed Samuel Clarkson, the Englishman she eloped with to Europe, despite her father's opposition.
The King County Hospital at Georgetown admitted 857 patients this year, up 397 from 1906. Since 1899 the facility has grown, and some inmates were moved to the old county farm to ease crowding. A new wing for the hospice will be bid soon, estimated near $10,000.
The piece declares big hats will fade with fashion and Paris leads the change. It notes Paris and Parle women favor modest headwear, while big hats obscuring elaborate hairstyles fall from favor. The author invites readers, including fathers and theatergoers, to join the Beattie Smile club.
Corporation Counsel Scott Calhoun and Comptroller H. W. Carroll are reviewing whether soldiers at Fort Lawton may vote in the upcoming city election. Calhoun notes differing state opinions and will brief for a decision. He advised that residents in territory surrounded by the city but outside limits are not property electors and may face registration challenges.
City council approves ten charter changes including municipal pit operations paving plant funding and a revolving fund, higher salaries for city officials, shade tree planting on district streets, public markets, limits on new cemeteries, bids for city printing, a health and sanitation commissioner, a five-member board of public works, and an appeals board for building rulings.
Last night the city council passed ten charter amendments for voter ratification with Mayor Moore noting ten or rejection options. A split nine to eight on two proposals aimed at creating a board of appeals for the building commissioner and removing ward politicians from the health office in favor of civil service rules. Councilman Murphy proposed keeping current health staff if they pass required exams, a plan that won passage.
Two men in a high power car halted a trolley in Rochester New York early today and robbed the car of 2859 dollars. They dumped the loot into their car and sped away as alarms rang. Police formed a search with fast automobiles in pursuit.
Following last Saturday’s fatal fire at the Washington Children’s Home the public is urged to support a benefit organized by Alexander Pantages. A Thursday matinee will feature the regular Nell Gwynn bill plus interstitial acts and violin solos by Mrs. Pantages. Evening prices apply to maximize proceeds. reservations are being taken.
A classified notice advertises rapid real estate sales through International Gond 4 Realty Co located at 1008 American Bank Building. It urges sellers to contact for quick deals and lists the firm as a service for property transactions.
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United Press reports Massachusetts Republicans end rumors of a split with Senator Lodge and Senator Crane. Delegation unites behind Taft awaiting the national convention. Taft plans to visit Millbury before proceeding to Washington.
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