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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1907
Page
7
A resident of McGraw Rit s describes a horse incident where a man was kicked and a horse load was sold. The note mentions confinement of a suspect and references the first week of an unspecified period.
The court led by Judge Geren considers whether city law changes should be decided by Y. Reemett and others. A meeting day debate shifts from Fridays to a new county commissioners gathering plan.
A quirky dialogue shows Mrs. Shoply mentioning a purchase on an installment plan with $2 monthly payments. Mr. Shoply forgets the number of months, creating a humorous mix up about the schedule and payment terms.
Architects Saunders and Lawton received plans today for a new six story stone and brick building for the Hambach company at First Avenue and King Street. Work is to start immediately and finish within four months. Estimated cost around 85000 dollars.
In City Missouri on February 19 a gigantic whistle at Armour Co plant rings nightly at nine, sounding like a curfew. The 46 chime device is feet tall and audible up to miles away, prompting residents within miles to flee indoors as the noise echoes along the street.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention a game or matchup with terms like overtime and team names unclear. No definite entities or outcome discernible. text is garbled and does not provide a coherent report.
ORO M. Jacobs writes to defend his stance at the Mane meeting in Columbia City. He claims he opposed the Renton line and had substantial support, arguing the company could seize or fence tracks and paralyze current traffic. He denounces opponents and asserts principle requires stopping the Renton line’s expansion.
Fifteen organizations of the Fraternal Brotherhood meet tonight at Pagies Hall for the initiation and reception of Supreme Vice President Mrs Neidig of Los Angeles. An interesting program includes an address by the visiting officer and Mrs Neidig will present the silver trophy cup to the winning team in the membership contest. Over 20 members will be initiated tonight. J M Martin deputy supreme president and manager of the state of Washington will preside.
William Preston, a Seattle resident for nine years after moving from Omaha where he was once wealthy, filed a bankruptcy petition. His liabilities total about 77.9 thousand dollars with notes around 20 thousand dollars. no assets or novels are listed.
John Nelson sues Western Steam & Navigation Co. for 13000 in damages claiming injuries while employed as a common sailor on the steamship Ramona. James Markey and A. A. Johnson sue J P Rudd & Co. for 800 over a cargo from Alaska to Seattle.
Architect Gould and the building inspector conflict over plans for the Standhard Furniture Co. eight story building on Seconday and Prie streets. The issue was appealed to the board of public works and hours were spent reviewing the case.
John Dorsey, visiting Victoria, describes the proposed Grand Trunk Pacific route entering BC via Yellowhead Pass and running to Prince Rupert. He notes rich Bulkley Valley land ripe for settlement and 66,000 acres of coal land at the Talkwar and Bulkley rivers, partly held by the railway and Coastal Coal & Development company, with copper lands between coal regions and the Cascade summit.
A spring costume features a dark brown street suit lightened by a chartreuse jacket and amber buttons. The bodice and skirt form a single piece with tucks at the water line,Mechlin yoke outlined in brown velvet, and yellow accents on bodice sleeves and hat.
Testimony recounts Evelyn Nesbit and Harry Thaw discussing the controversial “pie girl” story and White’s alleged crimes. Witnesses describe Thaw’s fascination with Evelyn, offers of money to her mother, and a theater incident involving White as the trial examines Thaw’s mental state.
A L Hall at 1111 First Ave offers roller skates for men women and children with extra wheels of all kinds for sale.
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