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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1908
Page
7
The document describes amendments to liquor license rules, fees, renewal requirements, and transfer procedures. It notes license duration, bond and payment terms, sale restrictions, and penalties. it references publication, ratification by voters, and official validation by city officers with a February publication date.
The document outlines a proposed amendment to Ret IV affecting BAER voters and city printing duties. It details annual payment terms, delivery to the Board of Public Works, printing owner obligations, bonds, and filing of agreements with the city, all within the Washington state context.
Resolution 1198 proposes Amendment No 13 to the City Charter. It outlines the amendment process, required approvals, and the roles of city officials including the mayor and council with the consent of the council. The document notes a January date for voter consideration and references officials such as Steuart Pipe and the city comptroller.
Resolution 1159 proposes Amendment No 14 to Seattle Charter redefining city utilities governance. It vests authority in the Board of Public Works to inspect utility franchise applications, require precise maps and surface details, and grant the mayor power to supervise public works and labor. Public vote required January 1908.
Resolution No 1142 proposes amendment to section 19 of the city code in Beattie at the next general election. It details immediate payment and a staggered financing plan for improvements, with the city council to order the work and the board of public works to prepare and report assessments. The measure outlines how costs are shared by property owners based on special benefits received.
The council orders publication in the city’s official newspaper for ten consecutive issues notifying all interested parties that the proposed assessment roll has been prepared. Objections may be made by a fixed date, with corrections as needed before final approval. The roll will then be certified and delivered for collection with penalties and interest for delinquency, and the city treasurer will enforce collection by law. Passed January 1908.
Classified ad text outlines pricing for want ads at one cent per word with minimum charges and repeated listings of agency names and contact numbers. Includes Downtown Kennedy Drug Co and Ballard Agency details, and a disclaimer about accuracy of telephone submissions.
A damaged OCR of society notices lists names and items for sale and services. It mentions repairs, clothing fittings, carpentry, and various trades, with scattered addresses and times. The text is incomplete and illegible in places, showing fragmented listings and ad-like phrases.
A cluttered ad from a local broker promotes jewel lots priced between 45 and 100 with easy payments near the courthouse and Apanaway car line. It highlights photos maps and booklets at the office and notes open evenings. Also mentions a one lot three room cottage near Woodland Park and ads for Nelson Metal Sportswear Co listed with addresses and contact hints.
A scan of early 20th century classified lines shows multiple loan firms advertising private money at low rates for salaried individuals and a general lending pose centered on short term advance. Names and addresses appear amid postings for furniture loans and mortgage-like arrangements, reflecting a busy market for unsecured and secured credit.
United Press reports a Filipino man using the name Hien Wolcott is under arrest in Pacific Grove on a murder charge in San Mateo. The victim, a Chinese man, was found dead the day after a Chinese New Year celebration. Wolcott fled but was captured and will be taken to San Mateo for trial.
Edward J. Ely, a Riverside county prisoner en route to San Quentin for six months, leapt from a fast moving Southern Pacific train near Lancaster, diving through an open window at 20 miles an hour. He rolled on the turf but appeared unharmed and eluded capture as the train stopped at the next station.
A. J. Anderson, Hans J. Johnson, Jacob Madison and H. E B. Johnson were arrested on Deputy Game Warden A. L. Mot Unger’s complaint for operating set nets without a license near Richmond Beach. They were each fined $10 and costs by Judge Carroll on Saturday.
Marion Goodenough known as Marion Grey ran a matrimonial bureau in Chicago. She was found guilty of using false advertising to defraud William Grable of Dearborn, Missouri by promising a wealthy widow wife. Judge Sandia presided. jury deliberated about 24 hours. Penalty includes up to 18 months in a reformatory or a $500 fine, or both, with possible reduction. Motions for a new trial set for March 12.
In Denver on February 17, Dr Samuel Rothschildt struck a lit match near a public fountain, triggering a powerful explosion. Gas from a leaking street main filled the fountain base, mangling the doctor’s right leg and injuring several bystanders.
Night riders 300 strong visited Eddyville Kentucky at 1 a m Sunday and whipped ten men, four white and six negro. The white victims were J W Rucker Lesley Woods former city marshal Press Fralick and Grace Robertson a saloon porter. No link to tobacco war or opposition to farmers pooling. no tobacco stores damaged.
North Yakima February 17 C I Hoag foreman of the Moxee ranch a leading district property owner is dead from pneumonia caused by laudanum overdoses taken days earlier Friends say he sought his $6000 life insurance payment via his wife in a personal crisis His wife is in hospital and two children survive him
Charles W Morse financier and promoter was arrested on his arrival from London and bonded for 20000 pending two indictments for grand larceny totaling 100000. The case centers on notes from former Chief Justice Morgan J O Virlen and a stock deal with the National Bank of North America. Morse says he left for Europe on business, not fleeing.
William Wright a cigar maker was shot by a highwayman who demanded money near his home at 759 Harrison. Wright struck the thief with an umbrella bending the rod then the assailant fired injuring him. Patrolman Decker helped to Dr Hawkins for treatment. Detectives McClure and Peterson arrested Charles E Halley based on Wright descriptions. Wright expected to recover with no vital wounds. Bailey seen in the area around midnight.
Policeman Edward Mills was wounded by a highway robber who had just left a victim unconscious. The shooter fled after firing two shots at Mills near Golden Gateau and Taylor streets. A bartender, F. Thompson, was robbed nearby. A man named James was captured after the shooting and admitted firing, mistaking Mills for the robber in disguise.
G Extel Keselman an electrician aged 26 living at 918 Jefferson Jr shot himself Saturday night and died at Wayside hospital. A Hollander in love with Mary Timmerman he was refused marriage after a final talk near his home. Police saw him say I have been turned down then he shot himself and mailed a letter to relatives in Holland.
San Francisco February 17 A flaw in the current grand jury impaneling could lead to the dismissal of the latest indictments against Walter J. Bartnett J Dalzell Brown and J W Treadwell of the defunct California Safe Deposit and Trust company and possibly strike down the Mafar land grand jury Officials say Attorney Hiram Johnson has secured partial admission that Grand Juror John W Hammersmith resides in Alameda undermining the juror’s eligibility. A related ad appears about Beap Lake Salts for rheumatism.
A suspect, cornered by Johnson, admitted he is a non-resident. The district attorney was given until Tuesday morning to present a counter showing.
A pearl necklace valued at 60000 dollars was stolen from the Countess Von Wartensleben’s apartments after she returned from the opera. The countess reported the theft to police and her maid has been arrested, though no evidence ties her to the crime.
Delegates and members of the National Association of Railway Agents opened their annual convention in Los Angeles with sessions scheduled to continue through Wednesday.
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