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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1908
Page
5
In a tense confrontation Alderman Mason rejects bribe attempts from Philip Harkins over franchise and gas measures. Harkins warns of consequences, Mason rages and ejects him, while Mason’s wife witnesses the upheaval as the story continues.
Local ad highlights a batch “O disk” product from HL Brown at 221 Pine Street. It markets modern plumbing solutions with factory pricing. Potential customers are urged to consider the hardware and plumbing items offered.
Notices for the church column must be submitted by 6 o'clock Friday afternoon to ensure arrival at The Star office by the specified time. Notices should be mailed promptly and include all necessary details.
Rev Francie J Van Horn at Wirtman College preaches The New Yale of the West in the morning with college and university night music by the university orchestra. Rev H C Mason leads services at Prospect and North streets with The Worst Nature Pauker and The Day of Prayer for College. Columbia Center offers 11 am and 7:56 pm services led by Rev Adv D Woeage.
Lisbon report details Queen Amelie of Portugal risking her life to save her sons, rescuing others, and her medical work. It highlights medals for saving lives, her nursing, inoculating boys, running a dispensary, painting, and public esteem as the bravest queen.
A compiled schedule shows numerous church services and sermons across Seattle. It lists times, locations, and pastors for Catholic, Lutheran, Christian Science, Unitarian, Spiritualist, and other denominations, including catechism, sacraments, and special lectures.
A young man's league will be organized tomorrow evening at the Green Lake M E church located at Sixty-fifth and First Avenue Northeast. The event aims to start community fellowship and group activities in the church hall.
The Liverpool Underwriters' Association reports that in 1907, 6,131 ships over 500 tons were lost, down from 5,567 in 1906. Among the losses, 20 sailing ships and 61 steamers sailed under the British colors.
The Unitarian church hosts its sixth musical service tomorrow evening at o o'clock under the direction of Gerard Tomby. A well prepared program is announced.
The article lists multiple society activities: Musical and Literary Club meetings at Mrs. H. M. Porter on North Terrace. Ladies' Musical Club regular concert at the YMCA on February 15 with Lucile Bradley and others. Tillieum Whiet and Kuli-Kull clubs holding gatherings. Modern Maccabees Social Club event on February 11 at 2412 Fifth Avenue. Lady Sterling Chapter D A K hosting Mrs. Joseph M. Valentine on February 24. Orptec Club discusses "Party English Novellete" with Mrs. C. M. Coe hosting and Rev. Gowen address. Woman's Century Club at St Francis Hotel February 14 with Rev. Towen discussing "Abraham in Eggeot". John F. Miller W A C colonial entertainment February 16 at Pythian Hall. marriages at Cathedral Rectory. Whitman College president Penrose to speak at Plymouth Congregational Church. University orchestra performances and College and University Night. Christian Endeavor events at First Presbyterian and Plymouth Congregational churches.
Spokane dispatch reports Lieut J H Eilerson of the Tenth Infantry has returned from Alaska and will enter a business partnership with his brother in law in Spokane. The article notes his unit was stationed in Alaska and now he resumes civilian life locally.
F. W. Milroy, intoxicated, attempted to drive away a laundry wagon while the driver stopped at a store. James at nd ay, seen by over 100 bystanders, fled when Patrolman Wright intervened. Milroy resisted arrest, was jailed, and charged with disorderly conduct.
Reports from Jackson Kentucky on February 8 describe celebrations after Judge Jim Hargis was killed by his son Reed. Fires burned on mountain tops as a rider spread word of the assassination, and residents rejoiced at the feud leader's death.
Gov Albert E Mead will speak at the Illinois club celebration of Lincoln's birthday Wednesday evening at the YMCA auditorium. A well prepared program is planned for the event.
Berlin reports the private banker Sigmund Fridburg, owner of the Investors' Advisor financial newspaper, has disappeared. Authorities note rumors of liabilities totaling about 400000 dollars, shaping a widening mystery surrounding the disappearance.
The Seattle City Party Central committee will meet at the labor temple to review progress and plans for the city campaign. It contemplates downtown headquarters in the Union block and a ratification meeting at Arcade hall with a citywide campaign launch on February 17. The party preserves elected central committee control, conducts open records of contributions and expenditures, and contrasts with Democratic and Republican approaches that place campaign management in candidate-aligned committees.
Citizens demand further services from Charles Lincoln Smith as his wizard like skill is praised by those whose eyesight has improved. Reports state he extends his visit by another week to accommodate requests from friends and neighbors.
Prominent Seattle Scots J B Mitchell and family reside at 1110 Twentieth Ave N. Mitchell helped found the Clans, while Mrs Mitchell and daughter praise Charles Lincoln Smith for prescription glasses that restored vision and eased pain. F. J. Carlyle, a noted saw filer, also credits Smith for improved eyesight enabling a return to work after years of strain and disability.
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