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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1907
Page
7
A landowner who bought at auction claimed interest from the city after funds remained in the treasury. The mayor's secretary said the law had been repealed and the city owed nothing. The man left in anger after a heated confrontation in the mayor's office.
Fragmented copy describes snow banks hindering bank fixtures and a hold up man narrative. Mentions Harton bank, Dexter Hor yomair im ite present, Booth, river lights and Shad lit, with a suspect George Gor and charges of carry. Gorden pleaded offense and Gerten postpones trial seeking delay for gain.
A fragmented note mentions a case involving Iota and Hisister with four pairs of Gentlemen and a $250 amount. It references a faction and a setin term, but details are unclear.
The House Committee on Military Affairs defeated Sims’s resolution endorsing the president's discharge of African American soldiers. The vote halted the endorsement and kept the current stance intact.
Fire Chief Eringhurette aims to install furniture at the Third Avenue and Pine Street engine house to relocate crew from the leaking old building. Mayor Moore demands a special report by Bringhurst on the structure, as conditions push toward housing the whole force in the new station despite lingering flaws.
The Bonney Watson Undertaking Company began moving today from its old third avenue and Columbia street location to the Mackintosh residence at Third Avenue and University Street. Poor street conditions near the old place impeded business, prompting the relocation.
A jury in federal court on Tuesday found in favor of Miss June Tate of Ga ee by awarding her $6060 against the Superior Cracker and Candy Company. The case began Tuesday and reached a verdict at noon that afternoon.
The Seattle Electric company filed a supplemental report this afternoon noting an error in last year's roes business. A $169 check was sent inadvertently and over $7,060 was omitted from the yearly report of business. A 2 percent due to the city was included.
Sult special priced at 16.00 and 15.00 offers draw business men to W Hetchinesen Co corner Second Ave and Union St as markdowns keep stock moving during recent weeks.
Handsome upright piano with metal back and ivory keys, near mint condition offered by Dabney Woodhouse Fur Niture Co at 418 Pike Street. Contact Main 3998 or Ind 1008 for details.
Witte Simon Guggenheim introduced to Senate colleagues as Andrew Burleigh testifies the Alaska railroad project seeks to charter a line Cordova Bay to Bagte to raise copper prices. He alleges Guggenheim and associates oppose the bill to keep copper prices high.
A fire sparked by an explosion in a Harrisburg hat factory destroyed eight buildings early today. The opera house and several major offices, including Western Union and Postal Telegraph, were gutted with losses estimated at $1,000,000, possibly rising as more businesses in the block reported heavy damage. Firefighters from nearby towns helped bring the blaze under control by 10 o clock.
Property owners meet at city hall to discuss regrading Fifth Avenue. Residents north of Yeeler Way demand a tunnel beneath Yeeler Way from the south section. Those south of Yeeler Way protest, fearing reduced valuations. An agitation seeks to cut Yeeler Way by eight feet, requiring a 38 foot cut at the hill’s electric station.
George K Meyers of New Orleans arrived in Yankton to establish residence for a divorce case. He died suddenly this morning. Police found over one million dollars in his pockets, and standard stock records were noted in reports.
Quarantine Inspector Jim Moetiee filed a report showing 8 meningitis cases, 1 diphtheria, 18 scarlet fever, and 6 other cases in Seattle last month. He fumigated 106 houses and inspected 711 as part of containment efforts.
Prenk Mans an iron worker was yesterday delimited on motion of City Attorney De. The case concerns a disorderly conduct charge brought by city prosecutors.
Howe Watson aged 52 died yesterday at Heattle General Hospital from dropey Shere. The body was moved to Collins Hroa Undertaking Parlors. Funeral services will be from the chapel with interment in Lake View cemetery.
A multifront suit was begun in the superior court by Receiver HM. Jordan to recover 116000 dollars from C H H Jillett as secretary and 9999900 dollars from BD H M Lee as president of the American Investment & Improvement Company. The money is alleged to belong to the investment company and was acquired without consideration.
Spokane fire chief A H L Myers travels to Olympia to monitor progress on the pension bill. Franchise Inspector Walter Wheeler filed January figures showing 179 poles installed this month by Seattle Tacoma Power, Seattle Electric, and Independent and Sunset Telephone. Burglars hit the Vinest Fuel Co stealing four rain blankets for horses. Reverend F J VanHorn of Plymouth Cantional Church speaks at the YMCA Sunday afternoon. J A Dammett addresses the gym boys. Lillian Bichelberger sues for divorce from William E Bichelberger for abandonment. they married in British Columbia seven years ago. Twelve Japanese women await husbands aboard Tango Maru, awaiting their arrival.
The French bark Marie arrives at the cape after 122 days at sea from Liverpool. The French bark Jean departed Port Townsend bound for Seattle this afternoon and has been reported 169 days out.
Lydia Commander, tied to the Ruskin cooperative colony, advocates the Marriage of Equality as a solution to divorce and female subordination. She asserts eight years of marriage with Herbert N. Caesen proves the idea works, and urges two reforms: equality in education for the young and rearranged gender roles within marriage.
A playful dialogue notes Dottle Dimple as a show girl. Pat asks about her current appearance and the reply suggests she is not appearing in anything specific. The exchange reflects light theater chatter.
Ed McDonald, an inmate, faces forgery charges after a prior pardon by Governor Mead on May 22, 1906 for a similar crime. He was handled to the county hospital for surgery and later arrested again for forgery. Charles Oleson, a hack driver aged 27, was arrested on opium smoking charges and released on $25 bond.
The document states a pledge to an equal partnership in marriage, describing a free and mutual bond. It notes the desire for a non submissive, self governing wife and mutual love lasting for life, ending with a reference to a civil ceremony.
The proclamation issued by President Roosevelt to tighten land claim scrutiny was confirmed by an order from G P Pollock assistant land commissioner in Washington. Local land offices report frauds where claimants pay fees to locate timber claims only to find lands already taken. a special land office agent must verify the claimant before final proof and possession.
Captain W. Clemens sustained two broken legs when a cable snapped while operating a new life saving device on the sandspit. He was transported to Wayside Emergency hospital for treatment.
J D Bolin, arrested last December and charged with forgery on a complaint sworn by Gustaf Rask alleging Bolin forged Rask’s name to a $180 check on the State Bank of Seattle, was dismissed by Police Judge Gordon this afternoon for lack of evidence.
A 1909 Seattle exposition will gain help not only from the United States but also from Great Britain, per a letter to Frank Merrick director of publicity for the A P A. James Laidlaw the English consul of Portland Ore wrote the letter confirming the assistance.
A fragmented dialogue shows Uncle urging Freddy to respond as Freddy guesses the next line. The exchange hints at a domestic scene with limited readable context.
The Alaska Steamship company of Seattle let the Victoria wharf contract to Hirttish Columbia General Contract company for 15200 dollars. Work to start immediately and be completed within two months from date.
Telegraph Service reports two houses and a school building swept away by the Mississippi at Dorent. Many lives feared lost as the river continues to drive damage. In Memphis, levee breaks flood northern streets with two feet of water encroaching on business thoroughfares.
The cabinet discussed the Japanese situation for two hours today. Secretaries Root and Taft remained after others left.
The Hutchinson Co advertises a 15 dollar suit special for men, noting steady customer flow at their corner of Second Avenue and Union Street. The brief promotion emphasizes value and busy floor activity for several weeks.
Mrs. M. Senuta, described as a Russian woman, was arrested last evening by Officer Brooks on a warrant issued by Peter Senuta charging her with petty larceny. She was released on personal cognizance.
John Lind a carpenter aboard the aleamer Yosemite fell into the water at pier 6 yesterday afternoon. He was rescued unconscious and taken to the hospital for treatment.
Late today Mayor Schmitz the full school board and the assistant city attorney announced they would depart for Washington Sunday to confer with the president on the Japanese question.
City Engineer Thomson along with Assistant Engineer Jeffrey and Chief Clerk Paddock from the engineer's office examine the Queen Anne boulevard site this afternoon confirming alignment and scope.
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