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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1907

Page

7

Mining Claim Challenges Profit Amid Transport Cost Shift

The article notes that the Temonertrate mining company faces high charges that hinder profitability. President Dunham argues Great Northern Railway construction will bring distant transport costs down, potentially restoring profit as rail access nears the mine. The mine was bought at sheriff sale and recapitalized at 1.6 million dollars, with one third treasury stock.

Great Northern Railroad Sheri Fs Dunham Treasury

Unclear Entry Describes Police Signal System Conflict

Fragmentary text outlines a dispute over a police signaling system and booth arrangements. Mentions Joalyn and a disturbance that could trigger police summons if events escalate.

Will PROSECUTE PUTNEY Over Tuesday Night Robbery Try

A 73 year old man, A. J. Herren, reported a home invasion attempt that evening as authorities pursue defendant Putney for prosecution. Herren swore to the incident, detailing the failed robbery and surrounding circumstances.

Cupid A. J. Herren L Herren

Bakery accident leaves boy with crushed hand

A seven year old child, son of Mr W Milner, suffered a crushed hand after a bakery incident this afternoon. The accident occurred near North Street when a machine or object in the bakery caused injury. The boy was sent for medical help and his condition was reported by his mother.

Mm W. &. Milner North Erth Anc

Telecrach Service February 14 Notice Signals Rank Change

The report indicates Feb 14 Tix announces Bowe truth in the Rear Admiral Boane and appears to seek retirement.

Tix Bowe Truth Boane Seemt

Spokane Investigation Finds Uncharted Rock Behind Accident

Marine inspectors investigated the Sunday steamer Spokane disaster from Pacific Coast Steamship Co. The crew and captain blamed an uncharted rock continuation of Duncan's Rock. They insisted navigation stayed on the regular course.

Spokane Pacific Coast Steamshipe Company Cape Duncan's Rock

Rockefeller leaves New York after wife’s illness

John D. Rockefeller reportedly left New York last night and was not accompanied by any family members as he prepared for the winter stay. The Rockefellers’ plans and the seriousness of Mrs Rockefeller’s condition were noted in Augusta.

Beripos Telegraph Service Augusta John D. Rockefeller New York Rockefeller

Permanent Board of Appraisers Favored by City Officials

Theor erimeen from the corporation counsel's office in Olympia returned to the city. He supports a measure creating permanent boards of appraisers in Seattle and other cities to handle condemnations for street and other improvements, with fixed assessments and benefits.

B. Theorerimeen Corporation Counsel's Office Olympia Thorerimeen Seattlen Epprassera

Clemenceau Not to Resign Denial Suppresses Reports

Paris reports deny Clemenceau plans to realign amidst unsettled political climate. Rome notes Calabria coast storm and distress due to heavy rain and winds. Olympia records Representative Jackson proposing Saturday closure for municipal offices at 1 PM. Idaho Gov Gooding signs state quarantine against sheep from Nevada and Oregon. Steam bath and oriental bath references appear in fragment.

Olympia H. F. Jackson King County Gooding Nevada Oregon

Hapless Patrolman Harassed by Rapid Chauffeur

Crossing Patrolman Hedges on Pike Street was the target of a dangerous spree by a colored chauffeur. The driver fled after an attempted arrest, then returned shouting schemes to flee again. Pedestrians scattered as the car sped away, and the vehicle was halted only after police demanded twenty five dollars for release. the man identified as R. Bryant of Alabama faced charges.

Hedges Pike #1 Pikest

Deadlock over Japanese question in Senate

Deadlock threatens immigration measure in the Senate as Southern senators oppose the Japanese provision in the bill. Administration seeks general immigration reform while urging retention of the provision amid opposition from Tillman and Bacon. President warns separate legislation would offend Japan.

Tillman and Bacon Pacific Shorty Senate Dillingharm Lodge Bacon

Cooper Goes East and Chinatown Tour Notices

Superintendent F B Cooper leaves Seattle for Chicago for a National Teachers association meeting. A Chinatown tour is planned tonight under Police Chief Wappenstein and Mayor Moore with their wives. Civil service exams are held for operators in the Heenees system. 16 men tested. The steamer Pennsylvania arrives with voyages from Valdes and Benard and will carry Fairbanks passengers. A kidnaping warning prompts officials to pledge no rough conduct. A speaker, Prof Geiger, addresses coal occurrence concerns. Erickson completed a county jail term for a similar charge. The Federation of Women’s Clubs holds a February 14 meeting at the Chamber of Commerce to discuss building a suitable clad house. A new car for Gestte Maguire’s company is nearly ready, with shop commencements expected within weeks. The steamer Quadra will arrive from Victoria. Mrs Minnie Patterson will receive a medal for heroism in saving the crew of the bark Coloma. Joe Christy, Italian plasterer, arrested for grand larceny suspected of stealing $66 from a tool chest. M C A Sunday program features city engineer R J Theon discussing “The Open Door” and janitors addressed by Attorney Everett Smith. A missing John Jay Shaw relatives search involves a letter from New York. An city bill collection measure aims to allow collecting water and light bills despite tenant moves, under a supreme court decision.

Heroine Quadra F. Hackett Vietdérin West Coast Minnie Patterson Joe Christy Architectural & Decorating Company Weeterman Charles G. Thress Christy

WEW Calls For Bids On Water Bonds

Mayor Moore outlined the legal basis for issuing sale ordinances for 2,260,000 dollars in water bonds. Bids were not received last Saturday, and a new election will be called. A resolution for next Monday and an ordinance to authorize a fresh bid call will follow.

Moore

Legislators Invited to Lake Washington Canal Talk

President J. Brace of the Shore Owners league sent a personal invitation to King county legislators to attend a meeting tomorrow at the Commercial club to discuss completing the Lake Washington canal by the exposition opening.

J. &. Brace Shore Owners’ League King County Lake Washington Canal

Bank Safe Cracked in Ellisville Bank Heist

In Ellisville on February 15 the Filieville bank safe was blown open this morning, and about $5,000 in currency was stolen. Police sought witnesses and examined the scene for clues. Investigators traced the blast to an unknown group, with no arrests reported.

Scripps Telegraph Service Ellisville Fll Filieville

Washington Society Holds Regular Meeting Tonight

The Washington Society of Accountants and Bookkeepers will meet tonight in room 325 at New York block. The committee on bylaws revision reports. charter membership closes tonight and adoption may require an exam and initiation fee for future members.

Washington Society of Accountants and Bookkeepers Oelock New York Block Committee On

Telephone Strike Spreads Across Montana Cities

Butte reports 200 union men met the train bearing striking telephone girls expected to depart but strike breakers did not appear. Helena Anaconda Missoula and Great Falls phone girls will join the walkout this afternoon, impacting the state.

Scripps Telegraph Service Butte, Mont Lake Butte Helena Anaconda Missoula Great Falls

New Handsome Business Suits for Fifteen Dollars

While other merchants complain about securing merchandise, Hutchinson Co. at the corner of Indiana Union shows absolutely new, fresh, handsome business suits for $15.

W. B. Hutchinson Co Cor Ind Union St

Day Creek Coal Association Wins 640 Acres in Skagit

The Day Creek Coal association gained possession of 640 acres of coal land in Skagit county for 12400 dollars after six years of litigation. Prank Twitchell, referee for the local United States land office, said the lands were proved up and allotted to the association.

Day Creek Coal Association Skagit County Twitchell United States Land Office

Adjourning Meeting At Flymouth Church Tonight

The adjourned meeting of the legible society for election officers and other business will be held at o'clock tonight at the Flymouth Congregational church. Rev Dr W A Spalding and Dr Clarence Thwing will give brief addresses.

Itegible Society Flymouth Congregational Church W. A. Spalding Clarence Thwing

Captain Stearling to command W P F Babcock voyage to Manila

Capt Stearling formerly captain and part owner of the Great Admiral, wrecked near Cape Flattery, has bought an interest in the American ship W P F Babcock and will command a lumber voyage to Manila for Puget Sound Bridge Dredging. Driftwood clogs canal navigation. oil steamer Asecunalon reported a blade loss.

Stearling Cape Flattery W. PF. Babcock Manila Puget Sound San Francisco Asecunalon College City Jefferson Alaska Porta Fanny Dutard L. HM. Gray Fleet Ballard Drydock Alaskan Cottage City Skagway Coast Steamship Thn Ove Company Eagle Harbor Merchants” Exchange Lot Tee Piventigata An Ah Tay Lyra

Fresh business suits offered at $16 each

New hand made business suits advertised for sale at $16 each. The notice mentions B Hatchingon Co at the corner of Bada and Union streets.

Not a Wild Cat Mine Hat Sale At Lilla Barkman

Readable text notes a hat sale at Lilla Barkman 1310 Beconday offering hats valued from 2 to 3 dollars. The exclusive store advertises a big one dollar special semiannual sale that ends Saturday night.

Lilla Barkman’s

Licensed to Wed and Births and Deaths Reported

Marriage licenses issued today include Drouin and La Force pairings plus Kono and Aikawa matches. Births listed for Domenico Terropate and Raymond Anthony, Halcomb infant, with several addresses. Deaths recorded cover Ernst Houston Mrs Mary Brown Jackway Henrietta Hunt F J Spear Jobo Gallagher Caroline G Land Hunt and others with ages and residence details.

la Force Paul Drouin Beattie Gravieuse la Force Beatie Kono-Aikawa Shigiki Kono Oakland Tauru Aikawa Kown-Colline George A. Downs Linnie A. Collins Seattle Terropate South At Domenico Terropate Harvard Raymond O Anthony Halcomb Brookley Augustus H. Halcomb Houston Rnest Ballard, Brown Mra Mary Brown Dravus Jackway Henrietta Ae Bagley Hunt Mary J. Hunt Charleston Wash Spear F. J. Spear Cremonta Av. Gallagher Jobo Gallagher Broadway Marion Caroline Kiine Galland Berenteenth Av Amesbury James Amesbury Providence Hoapital Jerolaman Nicholas Jerolaman Vashon McCullogh Bagley Cherry St

Obituaries and Notices

Mathilde Ling aged seventy two died at the family residence 2236 Fifteenth ag today. Butterworth John Gallagher aged sixty nine died at the family home 1747 Minor ay. Funeral arrangements not yet made. Remains are at Collins Broa. John Reilly rest of Youngs ree tener ae ereeny 8Gc 7 1-2n2x7-4 Russian emery a stone SOc At Spinning's.

Mathilde Ling Fifteenth Ag Butterworth John Gallager Mtnoray Collins Broa John Reilly Youngs

Saving Money: Simple Reason to Start Now

A concise note argues saving money yields funds while delaying costs you nothing but emptiness. It emphasizes immediate action to build financial security and avoid future scarcity.

Multiple Death Notices Reported in Seattle Area

A string of death notices from Seattle area records shows Emma Anderson 27 died at Providence hospital, Alfred Ander husband address 814 Twentysecond Ave. and Barbara Personeus 4 months died at home. Thomas O'Hara 46 died at Pleasant Valley and body brought to Bonney Watson's. Elizabeth Burkett 77 died at home. Alexander Halen 37 died at Providence hospital. Mrs Sarah J. Plummer and Charles A. Falkner had funeral services with Lakeview cemetery interments. Lucie Wirennan 22 died at home of heart trouble with cremation plans.

Collina Livros Mgr Reilly Emma Anderson Providence Hospital Kenney Watson's Mra Anderseon Alfred Anderon Barbara KB. Personeus Rbert M. Personeus Thomas O'Hara Pieasent Valley Bonney Watson's Mr. O Hara Seattle Aerie No. 1 F. O Elizabeth Burkett Olympia Alexander Bi. Halen Romney Watson's Hadden Waa Danmore Dawson Aerio Sarah J. Plummer James St Lakeview Cemetery Charles A. Falkner First Presbyterian Church Lakeview Valkner Court Seattle Nellle Seattle Undertaking Company Springet

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