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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1907
Page
8
Large dry goods firms report four to five month lags on spring orders as goods sit between the East and city warehouses. Some items are entirely cut and staple brands are running short at wholesale grocers. Carload shipments arrive unevenly with some cars delayed for months. Managers describe conditions as grave for spring stock and note limited outgoing goods despite ongoing receipts.
The Seattle Star reports Japanese forces in Formosa set a live wire system through jungle to quell head hunters resisting rule. Hundreds of natives have died as wires killed on contact and encircled bands are left at the mercy of troops, with annihilation imminent.
A Washington area retailer, W. E. Hutchinson Co, promotes a $15.20 sale on suits aimed at business customers. The notice highlights steady floor traffic over the past weeks as the campaign runs near Second Avenue and Union Street.
The Camp Fortson No 2 Spanish War Veterans held an informal social event last night at Madrona hall. They were assisted by the women of Auxiliary No 2, adding members and festive support to the gathering.
The store named Schilling's Beat plans to refund customers who paid for coffee and tea after widespread dissatisfaction with purchases. Local officials report that about 9 000 units in sales are affected and refunds will be issued promptly.
Enthusiastic high school students prepare for the annual minstrel show. Regular rehearsals three times weekly involve forty to fifty chorus members with veterans Fred Ward and Arthur Shorrock returning as end men. New talent includes Dec Kenyon H Lilly blade L Baker Ben Ketchem among others. The assembly hall hosts rehearsals with end men and balladieres, plus selections from the boys glee club. The show is scheduled for the Grand Theatre on February 22.
Whiting G. Preas of Eureka, a shingle magnate and freighter line president, is in town on a business trip. He says eastern markets are now utterly stripped of shingles due to a car shortage, and once supply frees up there will be a rush of shingles to the east unseen before.
A man arrested in Spokane for drunkenness is believed by local police to be Kid Barker the Kennewick outlaw who escaped from Prosser jail. The prisoner resembles Barker in photos circulated statewide and authorities at Prosser have been alerted for identification.
Colville Washington reports wealthy saloonkeeper tius Carlson died from a wound inflicted by Tom Adame a ferry man at Marcus who shot him on Wednesday night Adame is jailed on a murder in the first degree charge pending local authorities seek to determine motive and details of the confrontation
Advertises roller skates in various grades with prices from 1.26 to 5.00 dollars. Lists seller A. L. Hall at 131 Piret Ave. Focuses on price per grade and stock available.
A government order withdrawing coal land filings in Washington is partially voided. Coal entries properly started before the withdrawal may proceed to patent, and filings already in process are permitted to continue under the new guidance.
The spring term begins next Monday evening with continued last term courses and new offerings. Physical department adds a ladies class and a beginner fencing class. Domestic art introduces children's classes and new millinery and shirtwaist classes for beginners.
Maurice E. Herridge aged 51 long time resident of the state died January 20 at Low Gates California where he went last December to regain his health. Remains expected to arrive in the city in a few days. He was ill for some time and is survived by a widow.
Fifty-one recruits were added to the army and navy in January, with 18 to the army and 82 to the navy, as offices report difficulty in securing men. A.V.P.f Plane W. i Neff, special commissioner to Missouri for the AVP-B, asks Henry Reed to forward to the legislature an outline of expositon purposes to gain an appropriation. Watson's Last Lecture Tonight covers courtship and marriage in Palestine, with tonight’s conclusion on his Russia experiences. Independent Telephones seeks pole-permit approvals mainly in Port Lewton district as new lines rise in the area. Mrs Margaret Jane Crandell, 40, dies at 1975 Vailey ot., funeral tomorrow at Butterworths, Mount Pleasant cemetery interment.
The notice urges investing one dollar in a loan association with a promised larger return than a bank deposit after a year. It extols ease and method of the scheme and directs readers to Charles Oner, secretary, 16 Battery Bids, for full particulars.
Fragmentary OCR item mentions Dr Heat and a building address in Indiana with the number 270 and a phone reference 893. The text is incomplete and lacks clear event or outcome details.
Women’s drawers in cam bric and ginch ruffie with lace insertion priced at 25c. White corset covers in fine muslin with fitted back and lace trim priced at 26c. Both items feature plain, practical designs and are offered at low fair prices.
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