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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1907
Page
4
Fragmentary text outlines the Seattle Star and Ballard Star publishing and agency listings with addresses and rates. It mentions single-copy price, delivery note, and an editoral independent stance with various city locations and carriers.
A meditation on risk and foresight compares gambling in futures to life's uncertain turns. It contrasts a man who risks all on economic forces with a stenographer who advances by effort and control, arguing brains and energy outweigh blind staking. The piece emphasizes self restraint and intelligent planning over reckless bets.
Louisville, February 1. John D. Strassburg of Louisville is the oldest Uncle Sam post office worker. He has served more than 62 years, starting March 16, 1843, as a clerk in the Louisville postoffice.
A longtime official, who has not closed a day except on leave, has secured his current post and on June 2 will turn 69. He remains active and expects to work for Usele Sam for years to come.
Annalee Walker, a 1-year-old Tacoma girl, was released from county jail shortly after noon on orders of Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Whithorn. The incident involved an alleged attempt to kill William Bhomas at the Butler hotel over a marriage refusal, and prosecutor witness Shuman had already left Tacoma after removing belongings from his lodging.
Williams Jacquish was arrested this morning by Officer Shannon in Judge Gordon's court on a complaint of threatening to kill sworn by W. C. Morris. He was released on $500 bail. The trial date had not been set.
A detective narrator recalls the George Bdalyi case with hisopia notes and domestic cast. The piece details family members and local tension amid a three year harassment campaign, including threats and letters praising police yet targeting the Edalji family.
The narrator recounts a long inquiry into the 1874 to 1893 events surrounding Geo Edalji and the letters sent to the vicarage. It traces accusations, a 1889 trial of Elisabeth Postle, and later claims that a handwriting and age discrepancies point to misjudgment. The piece argues for reconsideration and eventual complete acquittal.
A mosaic of brief notices and wry social quips. Hastings gossip about London papers on coal and milk dealers contrasts with a New York hotel guest’s chatter. A Tennessee notice notes marriage, drunkenness, and a stray tale of odd ads and local prices.
City Hall Market at 609 Third Avenue near Vester Fine and 161 E center offers loin lamb chops at 12 1 8 cents. Lee Baker, dentist, 206 Bitet building, Main 6254.
Quartermaster James Neilson of the streamer hip Dakota was sentenced to two years in a Shanghai prison by the American council for a quarrel with a fire ax on Quartermaster T. Brive. The trouble occurred Christmas Day and Neilson,
Fragmentary OCR hints at a confrontation involving a Chief Quartermaster and a Miller figure, with an attempt to address the next in rank. Details and full context are missing, making the disposition and outcomes uncertain.
James A Moore announces a four story brick and iron structure on the northeast corner of Second and Pine. The building will cover 642120 square feet and adjoin the new Franklin or Washington hotel annex, which is currently coined and ready for occupancy. The project is estimated to cost $60,000.
Since the planting of a limited area of oysters in this county a year ago the industry has proven itself to interested parties. Quilcene Oyster company plans to plant two carloads in the spring with propagating beds chosen on the flats below Quilcene on Hood Canal.
Adjutant Fred Braun who established the Industrial and social department of the Salvation Army and his wife will depart for Dallas Texas as Staff Captain Cowan arrives to take over a new field. The group will travel south upon Cowan's expected arrival.
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