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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1908
Page
3
The hardware owner Mason faces mounting debts from failed political fundraising. Fraser, a merchant creditor, offers to buy out Mason's stock at cash value and hire him as a manager elsewhere, ending Mason’s business and political hopes.
M. A. Matthews D D officiated at the February 11 wedding of George Edward Adama to Frances Haxel Woods, both of Seattle, in the parlors of the First Presbyterian Church. The notice lists multiple lectures clubs dances and social events from Seattle affiliations and regional organizations.
A dance to be given March 6 in Christensen's hall by The Order of the Western Star. My and Mia at Christensen's will continue their monthly Saturday Night club entertainments beginning the second Saturday in March. A Socialize Regency dance is planned for February 28, and a St David's Day celebration dance for February 20 at Bean's ball.
Albert Little 21 and Max Wiitry 17 are in the city jail on disorderly charges. J Crispin of 2250 Firat Ave accuses them of planning to fleece him out of 25 dollars via a staged jail letter. Crispin says Little sent Barry to lure him, prompting police to arrest the two on the street.
Dr A Parry reports Beattle records the lowest US death rate except Tacoma Tacoma matches Beattle while Portland trails 6 23 per 1000 Dr C B Clair Drake cites Chicago as near best with 15 25 per 1000 Milwaukee ahead Northwestern cities show very low mortalities Charles Anson Portland traffic chief of Western Union dies at St Vincent’s hospital
About midnight after suffering for hours from an apoplexy attack Mr Anson, a prominent national operator, died. The well known figure was recognized for his long service and influence in the industry.
Wu Ting Fang the new Chinese minister to Washington sails for the United States on the Pacific Mail liner Siberia. He is accompanied by 32 students.
The Oriental located at 1413 Third Ave near Pike offers a large pool hall with twenty pool tables, inviting players to enjoy a substantial gaming space in a central location.
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