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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1907
Page
5
Weendiary fires near Lake Union and a skating rink blaze on Bringhurst Street raise suspicions of arson. A Westlake Avenue barn burned killing two horses and damaging a garage. a Western Mill fire caused minor losses but was contained. Chief Bringhurst urged full investigation into suspicious blazes.
A collection of short items reports Mae Dunning aiding lover to save Johnson, a Dodge resident tied to Senator Dolliver incident, Chicago educators meeting, engagement of Elizabeth Johnson to a wealthy Italian, honors for George von Meyer by King Victor Emanuel, death of James R. McClure at a church service, the arrest of Dr. H C Rees in a Mary Fannin death case, and James H Nichols dying at the Western Union office in Spokane.
Many men fail to save from weekly salaries. Open a savings account at the State Bank of Seattle where small and large deposits are welcome and earn 4 percent interest. Start the saving habit today.
A terse note reports a private in the Army Reserve succumbing to a mishap at his workplace while handling a key. He becomes the fourth member of his family to die in a similar manner, prompting inquiries into safety practices.
Moses L. Tiehner, a leading Pacific coast commercial traveler and former Portland businessman, died yesterday. A lumber mill project by Michael Barnes of Beattie lost land access, with Miller Dent possibly securing the site near Puget Sound Mill & Timber. In Emeryville a drunken quarrel at Hastings Hotel left Chan Logue dead and Peter Noppe wounded. A note mentions the Washington Fire Insurance line tied to Macy’s store in New York.
Todo Martin Dies aT LOU, head of the American Telegraph Co with headquarters in Little Rock, Ark, died yesterday at Webster Grove, a suburb of the city. He had been ill since December.
A family shooting in Anacortes leaves one man in hospital near death and another jailed in Bellingham. The wife of the wounded man is described as in a hysterical condition as police investigated the incident.
Higham a bartender fired several shots at 8 C Hoover another bartender and Gilllingham's husband in a hotel room. Indan, Hoover's brother, was struck as a wife’s cries drew police. Hoover treated at hospital, Gill ingham sent to Bellingham. motive cited as alleged mistreatment by the husband.
March 4 notice invites applicants to the opening art school for drawing and painting courses under G. N. Plans at 178 Ballard Street. The brief alert outlines terms and application methods for prospective students.
Evelyn Brown a pupil of the Seattle seminary left home at 17 Dravus Street last Tuesday appending a note saying she would write to her parents when she reached her destination. A young woman friend later received a dinner invitation from a Stevens Hotel Cafe promising a fine course meal for 25 from 11 to p.m. daily.
A letter declines to name the place of origin, though it is understood the postcard was mailed from a four train. The writer provides no further identifying details and omits the sender's location.
Be fore Magistrate Furlong in the Gates av court today the American Bill Posting company was charged with placing on their billboards posters which incited to crime. The suit is brought by the Women's Health Protective association. Among the bills brought into court as evidence were large advertise Big Bargain Day. See page 8.
Clergymen attend a performance of A Millionaire's Revenge citing the Thaw White tragedy as a basis for the play. Judge Wilkins of the children's court is expected to testify about the impact of pictures on children's minds as part of the complaints.
Jabex Bunting Snowball, lieutenant governor of New Brunswick, collapsed and died last night en route to cathedral services in Fredericton. The incident occurred near Queen Street as he traveled to a church service.
A fragment notes tea as a civilizer and mentions Le Schilling's Beat in a short, dated style. This item hints at cultural value of tea without detailing events or broader context.
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