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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1907
Page
3
A fragmented report from Spokane describes a crime spree with robbers escaping as a suspect, while police reforms fail to curb the waves of lawbreaking. The text notes new officers brought in to replace ineffectual staff amid harsh criticism and public concern.
The year old W Britain died Wednesday. The funeral at Mayfields and Cairns was attended by teachers and former class members. Pallbearers included Pat the lad and students. Mt. Pleasant was the interment site with Cairns officiating.
A theft at Pier 6 last Saturday saw about $200 in cash and articles stolen from the officers’ area of the United States Revenue ship. Police investigated as Sailor Carl tickeon emerged as a suspect after he reportedly vanished from the ship with a portion of the loot.
MLD call strike discussion noted with demand for higher wages and operator unity. Fremont project advances with new church foundation nearing completion and fall term occupation. bonds purchased noted amid other local updates. Messages include a tribute to Vernon Britain from Ballard residents.
City disbursed January salaries totaling 87 321 43 distributed from the general fund 66 720 81 library 3 407 54 park 1 460 27 water 6 408 26 and lighting 9 058 46. The street department head failed to draw a 250 warrant representing January pay, and officials anticipate warrants may pile up until a new mayor is sworn in. Walters plans to delay drawing pay, risking removal if compelled to act.
More than 200 visiting knights from Washington cities attended the fifth annual convention in Seattle at Labor Temple. The highlight was the initiation of 76 new members. The ceremonies began at 11 a.m. and ended after 7 p.m. A banquet at the Stander followed with 375 members present and numerous toasts delivered.
Ed Mulley and Charles Matson, charged with robbing and brutally beating James McPherson last November, will be tried for highway robbery before Judge Morris March 4.
George Brehm is appointed a special commissioner by the California Society to travel to California and support the regularly appointed commissioner in securing a large appropriation and constructing facilities for the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition.
Western markets benefited from a Californian steamer bringing green vegetables and fruits. Eastern eggs arrived to Perry Broadin, marking the first shipment in a week. Washington ranch eggs drop to 85 cents a dozen while potatoes stand firm at 35 to 37 dollars per ton. Beet from Yakima reaches 94 dollars, cauliflower climbs to 3 dollars per case, and grain shortages push tea and coffee prices higher.
A chaotic list notes chickens selling at 12 to 14 cents per pound with shipment expected today. Bananas and oranges arrive for Mull-Hamieto and various produce items like peppers pears peaches and onions priced by the sack or per basket. Several carloads of potatoes and fruit details appear among scattered lines about poultry pork and other goods with generic price figures and delivery mentions.
The text contrasts bright times with illness poverty and few friends and urges opening a savings account with the State Bank of Seattle during good times to help in later hardships.
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