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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1907
Page
7
A discussion on water bond issuance highlights legal and fiscal concerns. Debates focus on bond calls, sinking funds, and mandatory use of water revenue for interest and redemption, with questions about timelines and compliance under state statutes.
A monthly ministers meeting was held on Macisca Street. A paper discussed improving the gathering and the role of the Presbyterian Missionary in church work.
Brief readable parts mention arrest of individuals and detective involvement. Other lines are garbled but reference minors, alleged wrongdoing, and police activity. No clear dates, locations, or coherent events available in readable portions.
Police report a man has lingered near the little girl for weeks in the northern part of the city drawing repeated complaints. Authorities note ongoing concerns about his conduct and are monitoring the situation.
George A. Pidduck a local real estate broker filed for bankruptcy in the U S court with liabilities of 9804.74 and assets 7100. Alex Hansen a Seattle merchant also petitions in bankruptcy with liabilities 1214.50 and no assets.
Washington report on February 11 states Senator Berry of Arkansas urged the senate to adopt the privileges and elections committee resolution claiming Senator Smoot is not entitled to his seat in the ongoing Smoot case.
A city report notes Mayor Moore did not appear at his City Hall office today and was possibly at home. Officials say there is no confirmed location and no public statement has been issued.
The transcontinental rail blockade out of Seattle is likely to end within two days. A large force near the Cascade tunnel entrances has reopened the line for traffic. The Oceanic Mail, the first train since Feb 1, is due this afternoon. The Oriental Limited was sent east at 9:90 this morning. Pasco and Yakima track repairs will take about two days.
Peter McMahan longtime railroad contractor and pioneer of Seattle died at Providence hospital yesterday afternoon from old age. His body was taken to Collins Bros funeral parlors. The funeral will be from Sacred Heart church on Wednesday morning and interment will follow in Calvary cemetery.
The senior class will host a Valentine party in the school library on Wednesday night at Seattle High School.
Promote secure storage for deeds insurance policies wills abstracts and valuables. Wm D Perkins Co Bankers located in the Alaska Building serves as a fire and burglar proof vault with street level access. Private chambers available for paper examination boxes priced at four dollars per year.
Senater Piles wires from Bellingham urging withdrawal of the county reserve extension. With the reserve’s withdrawal and public opening, a tract of valuable timber land in Whatcom County will be declared open to public use.
Diramittee held on suspicion of the Saturday robbery of Robert Cheetham. The victim was relieved of 14 dollars on Ninthay between a and Pine. Dimmitt, seen drinking at Emerson's saloon on Third Union, is said to have partial knowledge of the incident.
Two Italians argued on the water front this morning. One of the other two men involved was stabbed in the head. Officers Keefe and Mayon arrested all four men. King Mark off, the stabbing victim, was only slightly hurt and treated by Dr. Buckley. Two others are held to answer the fight.
The license committee failed to agree on the proposed ordinance regulating hack and auto charges and postponed further action for one week.
A. Gillard reports four fantail pigeons taken from his yard on Friday. Two birds were eaten by a boy, two were sold for six cente each to another boy. Feathers led to the youths, who lingered around the home Saturday. Police will question the offenders.
Theodore Babcock led the original company and new players at the Grand in George Ade’s The County Chairman. The comedy, set in an eastern village of the early sea, has pleased Seattle audiences for three seasons with bright wit and fresh sayings. Encores highlighted several cast members.
The Fast Mall opened at the Seattle theater to large crowds, praised for its melodrama and scenic flair as Lincoln J. Carter’s production returns after six years. Held by the Enemy, showing at the Loin, draws a lively war scene with robust performances from Lawrence Dowland and others, while William Morris remains with Pantages touring company.
Ruseeli and Drew's stock company presented a new bit entitled In a Woman's Power at the Lyrie theater yesterday. Two large audiences seemed pleased as the tale follows a man who pushes ambition beyond the law, provoking sensational and unraveling climaxes. The company received much applause for strong performances and witty character sketches.
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