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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1907
Page
3
A report describes rapid compliance with the pure food law as labels change across products. It notes price increases in many goods and a shift to safer, clearly labeled items after the new year.
Pauline Morton daughter of Paul Morton married J Hopkins Smith Jr in St Thomas church today in New York. The ceremony united two prominent families in a traditional early February wedding.
Otterill asserts his esteem for legislative work and pledges not to trade or form pacts over bills. He highlights 40 introduced measures including initiative submission and free parcel delivery by express companies, bipartisan election boards, and fraud prevention in stock sales.
A circulated notice from Unty Com. F. Cory supports Cory for justice of the peace. The candidate is described as well liked and receives broad backing from signers in the community.
The president praised Rear Admiral Davis for withdrawing from Kingston after the Brettenham incident. He said he saw no other course and commended Davis in the highest terms for his action.
Ladies mobilize to assist voters while autos shuttle electors to stations. A campaign in British Columbia highlights use of automobiles for voting transport for the first time. Esperanto Society schedules a Day at the 1909 expedition and plans a language exhibit at the fall event.
John B. Walsh a prominent Chicago banker railroad builder and former newspaper publisher faces federal indictment over the collapse of a national bank of which he was president. The charge ties him to the bank’s failure and related financial misconduct as authorities pursue the case.
New York Feb 2 A self supporting women league led by Harriet Blatch daughter of Elizabeth Cady Stanton seeks equal pay and career advancement through legislation and court action. The Equality League aims to unite workers across trades and professions to lobby for reforms and fund a national organization with rallies at Cooper Union next month.
Transcripts from the Thompson case reveal a dramatic closing plea defending a father whose statements accuse Dr Williamson of corrupt motives. The narrator describes personal tragedy, financial strain, and the pressure of a dying wife as context for urging a fair verdict. The scene features a crowded courtroom, emotional outbursts, and pointed rhetoric to sway the jury.
The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul interests led a surge of land purchases south of the city near Georgetown over two days. Readily bought areas east of the Northern Pacific tracks near Maple Valley school include the old Maple homestead. A. W. Wilkes sold two thirds of an acre for 46750, Charles Normie five acres for 57000, and GO W Maple six acres for 32000.
Andrius Maujala arrested with counterfeiting tools confessed to Secret Agent Peti that he planned to coin money and was bound over to the United States court in 81,500 bond. No trial date set. efforts will be made to dispose of during the current term.
Edward P Hipple brother of Frank Hipple and president of the Real Estate Trust Company shot himself in his Philadelphia home this morning and died en route to the hospital. The incident follows a recent death by his own action.
Telegraph briefs report Gen Ila, governor of Caracas, killed by intoxicated partisans of Vincente Gomes. In Tacoma a man named R. B. Dowell, alias I. Larnoud, was sentenced to five years for forging a $12 check after pleading guilty.
Bargain notices list satin finish Framing Square priced at 1.75 and a 1.59 offer for a full line of squares, advertised at Spin nnings with reduced prices on multiple framing tools.
The report notes a man who served time in Oregon for forgery and mentions coke shortages affecting Bumner Iron Works in Everett. Additional items cover an informer's fee paid in Washington, a Spokane case identifying Ira Brown as not Kid Barker, and the death of Judge William J. Galbraith in Colville.
Inter State Live Stock Insurance Company announces a 7 percent per annum rate for Transfer Dray Express Delivery and City Drivers in Seattle and suburbs from this date. Veterinary examination costs are borne by the company. Secretary's office Room 30 P-1 Building phone Independent 553.
Thomas Manan Walker of 2736 North Broadway drowned in Lake Union yesterday afternoon while working on a log boom near his home. He slipped and struck his head on a log, becoming unconscious as his body sank and lodged beneath the logs, hindering recovery.
The Grand hosts a strong English comedy The Stoops to Conquer with a balanced cast led by Crane as Equire Hardcastle and Miss Jeffreys as Kate Hardcastle. audience praise followed a delayed curtain and notable company performance. Upcoming acts include Human Hearts at the Seattle theater and Susan in Search of a Husband at the Grand.
A large company presents The Virginian at the Grand with star Frank Campeanu reviving the famed range rider Trampas. The play, from the Owen Wister story, remains a highlight of classic frontier drama as the character gains enduring renown.
The University of Washington reports unsatisfactory midyear results with a record number of failures. Freshmen in five year chemistry show up to 40 percent, while engineering mathematics also performs poorly. Some athletes are among the lower scorers as standards rise yearly.
The king and queen departed today for Paris traveling incognito. They left under cover of anonymity with no official announcements, drawing attention from onlookers as they began their journey to France.
Mayor Mueller of Georgetown disposed of his interest in the Gaszette News transferring shares to Andrew Hermrich last night. The move follows recent controversy over his ownership and influence in city advertising. Stockholders approved the transfer at a meeting held last night.
Gunstoft of the Star lodging house at 117 Washington street notified police that several articles of clothing were stolen from his room last night.
The Puget Sound Alumni Association of Delta Tau Delta will complete its organization tonight after a dinner at the Olympus cafe.
Professor George W. Watson lectured at the Tabernacle on Russia and the Jewish massacres. He argued the outrages were, as a rule, instigated by officials and spoke at length on the topic.
Shoppers note a swap in pantry aisles with More tea and cafteste replacing solid Schilling’s Best items. The shift hints at changing tastes and new product availability in local markets.
Starrett tools promoted as best in the world are offered at a discount by Geo H Woodhouse Co located at 112 University Street. The advertisement emphasizes quality and value for professionals and tradespeople seeking reliable tools.
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