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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1907
Page
3
The Mauna Loa eruption persists with lava flows extending over 35 miles and moving at about a mile per hour. A vast curtain of smoke rises above the mountain, lighting the sky and drawing island excursions to witness the spectacle.
Fragmentary text mentions a Supreme Court examination and California engagement plus a note about a playwright's son, suggesting a historical legal or cultural reference. Details are incomplete, names and context are obscured by damaged OCR.
The narrative notes Reyes, now the official organ of Filipinos in the United States, shifted from quarterly to monthly. He has spent three years in California after studying at Manila colleges and an English college where he completed a two year literary course. He then undertook an extensive two year world tour.
The Seattle Union No. 17 and the Seattle Union announce joint installation of officers with officers named including Cranney vice president Robertson secretary Pry treasurer Moone escort Currier and others. A masquerade ball is planned at Columbia hall on Seventhay near Pike with a costume contest featuring Martha and George Washington. An event later in the evening February 23 includes a dance and parade.
The annual Charity Ball for the benefit of the Good Shepherd will be held Monday evening February 11 at Chiie s Broadway Hall.
French sailors after a reprimand fought Officers Romatead and Holes in North Seattle. A riot call brought patrols Detective Brown and Officer Welch to the scene. All three sailors were battered and jailed on disorderly conduct charges. one kicked Officer Welch while handcuffed.
A legislative committee of the State Association of County Sheriffs in convention backed a bill to establish whipping posts for wife beaters. Kate Dennia Wilson, actress, died in New York after two months of rheumatism. Inland empire lumber output reached 50 million feet last year. Salmon fry distribution began in British Columbia with 66 000 fry planted. Interior department awarded 1 800 000 pounds of steel for the Tieton irrigation project at 55 915.99. Tanana winter gold output projected at 12 million dollars.
Reports from the migration and agricultural department say 1906 yielded the largest crop in BC history. Spokane notes the Northwestern Retail Harness & Saddlery association formed with new constitution and officers. Aberdeen reports Mrs. Patterson to oversee events for legislators’ visit. Vancouver lumbermen warn of price-driven rate hikes. Everett’s Snohomish county poor farm reaches capacity, no further inmates accepted.
A long sale notice outlines Friday specials on plain black cotton stockings 10 cents a pair with limit of three per buyer, umbrellas 1.38 to 2.00 depending on size and frame, silk ribbons 1.54 per spool, silk taffeta ribbons 1.54 per yard, and assorted fabrics and accessories with regular prices shown and Friday only discounts.
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