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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1908
Page
5
In a ward, Alderman Mason faces mounting requests for favors, from charitable subscriptions to waiving license and paving fees. He argues for duty, resisting pardons and corrupt pressure while notes how Baxter’s past actions haunt his current stance.
Word from here reports the Mexican government has finally detained William F. Walker, the former treasurer of the Savings Bank of New Britain, Conn. Walker fled after an eight month chase that extended to Lower California and ended with his capture.
Judge Grose of the United States circuit court names A H Hogan a Chicago banker as receiver for the Chicago and Milwaukee Blood railroad property.
The Northwestern Mutual Fire Association reports strong 1907 results with higher insurance in force cash income assets and surplus while reducing losses by over $19 000 compared with the prior year. It notes substantial savings to policy holders exceeding $120 000 versus Board rates and asserts rising standards of business.
Chinese New Year celebrations disperse through Seattle with loud firecrackers, red paper noise makers, and merrymaking in Chinatown. Charlie Sing attends Sunday school as a typical American boy while Charlie Bing’s language lessons and gifts to his teacher are noted amid festive preparations and restaurant closures for 20 days.
Miller's final campaign rally at the Beattie Theatre drew a jammed crowd with many turned away. BE C Hughes praised City Engineer Thomeson while Miller dodged the issue and defended his past partnerships. Messages urging Miller's nomination were read from Jobs H. McGraw and ex mayor Mallinger. Frederick W. Browne won broad support at Minor Avenue and Denny Way as 1560 voters backed him for the Seventh Ward Republican nomination.
A Portland tax levy dispute ended after William P. Trimble released new data from Multnomah County officials. He and John F. Miller clashed over Portland’s levy versus Seattle’s, Miller charged misstatements, and Trimble secured 1907 figures directly from the county treasurer John Lewis, confirming a 14.2 mill levy for the city, county, and state.
Brief items report Alaska governor Hoggatt backing a bill for strict territorial control and a $1000 city tax, resignation of Miguel R Davie from Colony native affairs, Idaho mine closures, army enlistment amid hard times, and a C M S P base near Wallace Idaho. Also noted are a pianist in San Francisco recovering a stolen bag, Bothell death of Mattias Hergquiat, Takahira grip delaying his U S posting, and a Symphony Orchestra program at Moore Theatre.
State Highway Commissioner J. M. Snow criticizes the Riverton to Renton Junction road as in bad shape with ruts after a recent inspection. County Engineer Valentine contends delays caused by winter work stoppages left the road in an unfinished condition and usable only under bad weather.
The Union Record names a ticket of councilmanic candidates favored by union men including A. J. Goddard and George L. Haley for councilmen at large C. M. Howe from the Fourteenth ward C. W. Mellville from the Eighth ward and L. M. Hart from the Ninth ward The paper urges laboring men in the republican primaries to vote for John B. Humphries for mayor.
The notice lists multiple piano discounts including a Kemble Warde at 114 dollars, a 150 dollar Fischer, another 157 dollar Fischer, and a 121 dollar Fischer. Kimball rosewood rosewood Weber and Marshall Wendell pianos priced from 178 to 290 and 187 respectively, with a Knabe largest size traded in at 185 for sale today.
The January building permits show 413 frame residences viewed by the inspector, with total permits for all types at 906. January values totaled 445,998, while December reported 1,198,184, including a 12 story concrete structure valued at 900,000.
John Sullivan, an escapee from Joliet, was arrested in Butte Montana on February 1, ending a brief manhunt. Authorities say Sullivan fled Joliet Prison after a break earlier this month, prompting a statewide search and alerts.
The Saturday market draw included wide fruit and produce specials. Umbrella figs at 20 cents per pound, bananas 16 or 20 cents, maple syrup 19 cents per pound, salt 4 cents per sack, plus extensive price listings for eggs, dairy, meats, produce, and fish across stalls.
The Lorraine Social club will meet on Tuesday February 4 at the home of Mrs J Hunter 106 West Crockett street. The G P E O Chapter will hold its regular meeting next week Monday at 250 p m at Mrs M R Wood 1200 Sixteenth Avenue North Cantata at Lutheran Church last evening the sacred cantata A Star of Promise was given at Holy Trinity English Lutheran church under the Lutheran league chorus directed by Val Schott with soloists.
Local hat retailer E. N. Brooks & Co. invites shoppers to visit at 1331 Second Ave to browse a range of hats and headwear. The storefront emphasizes selection and style for customers seeking new accessories.
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