Japanese Flag Provokes Audience at Theater Amid War Remembrance
A theater audience reacted to the display of the Japanese flag during the Omar act with mixed emotions. Some hissed, others applauded as the flag was unfurled and linked to recent war memories. The Japanese consul was informed and could not confirm any new orders recalling workers or mobilization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omar
Htte
Italy
England
Japan
Port Arthur
Hisamiden
Star
Great Northern Railroad
Citizens oppose Sunday closing law repeal at mass
At a large mass at First Baptist Church in Olympia eight hundred citizens and officials protested proposed repeal of the Sunday closing law. They argued repeal would debauch youth, harm workers, and bring lasting disgrace to the state’s name and prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Olympia
Tecoma
Mans
Catastrophes at Sea Cut Deep Losses Across Early 1807
A compiled list details maritime disasters from January to February with numerous fatalities. Incidents include the Princess Irene near Naples, the Peng Werk wreck near Cirbaven, the Snow near Portemouth, the Larchmont near Block Island, the Valdivia fire off New York, the Girard barge freeze at Highland, the Hugoma near New Orleans, and the Nellie M and Tubal Jost in Grand Banks storms. Overall, widespread wrecks claim many crew and passenger lives with several vessels sunk or disabled.
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Naples
Irene
Ceote
Cirbaven
Germany
Secharbera
Portemouth
Chooser
J. R. Snow
Halifax
Mystic
Tuga
Block Island
Larchmont
Harry Knowlton
Knowlton
Fey
New York
Valdivia
Eenen
Highland
Mass
Girard
New Orleans
Hugoma
Kleber
Grand Banks
N. F
Nellie M
Tubal Jost
Hook of Holland
Rotterdam
Bertin
Tost
Merchants of Memphis Bar Thaw Talk
Memphis merchants seek to protect their shops from Thaw trial debates by posting signs reading No discussions of Thaw case will be permitted in this store. The measure aims to preserve furniture and reputation amid ongoing flot fights between patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Tenn
Walla
New Proposed Electric Line For Puget Sound Railway
Everett Feb 26 The county commissioners April 1 will hear the application of Puget Sound, Borough of Hanstern Railway company for a franchise to construct an electric railroad and power lines from Index to Calena ten miles. The line would run from BekI to Index. The company recently incorporated and plans timber holdings development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star
Everett
Puget Sound, Bkghomish & Hanstern Railway Company
Index
Galena
Beki
Seattle Branch Hails Correct State Report By Letter Carriers
In behalf of Seattle Branch No. TO National Association of Letter Carriers we commend you on publishing the only correct report of our state held February 22, 1907. Frank E. Root, President. Leonard Kidd, Bec.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Seattle Star
National Association of Letter Carriers
Sheriffs Gain Power to Appoint Allies as Assistants
In Olympia on February 2, the Knickerbocker bill No. 17% passed 2 to 17 after a heated debate. The measure allows county sheriffs to appoint special assistants, a move critics say enables sheriffs to appoint friends regardless of merit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star
Olympia
Knickerbocker
Wee
Spectacular ferry death shocks New York
A well dressed woman leaped from the ferry Bay Harbor near the dock this morning as it neared the pier. She vanished beneath the fast moving ice and authorities investigated with little clue and no identification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Serippe Telegraph Service
New York
Bay Harbor
Move to shift customs house from Port Townsend to Seattle
Washington debate over moving the customs house from Port Townsend to Seattle features Representative Humphrey supporting the plan and Mr Cushman opposing the measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Port Townsend
Seattle
Humphrey Ie
Mr. Cushman
Milwaukee buys timber lands near Tacoma
Milwaukee Railroad officials sealed a deal to acquire a large timber tract in Washington state near Tacoma, with an estimated value around 1 million dollars. The purchase suggests Milwaukee may also have gained control of Tacoma Eastern railway access and coal properties southeast of Tacoma. One major tract totals 150,006,000 feet of timber near Little Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scrippe Telegraph Service
Milwaukee
Wis
Milwaukee Railroad Company
Washington
Tacoma
Tacoma Eastern Railway
Milwwukee
Little Falls
Seattle real estate sales and a Santo Domingo treaty vote
Ole Hanson reports the sale of 16 lots on southern Beacon Hill at 400 to 1206 dollars and various other properties including a Thirteenth Avenue house, plus a Booth sale at 4260 dollars. Multiple firms report numerous parcels in Laurelhurst Tacoma auctions and West Seattle Fairmount additions with prices ranging from 2 160 to 40 000 dollars. In Washington DC the Senate ratified the Santo Domingo treaty by 49 to 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ole Hanson
Beacon Hill
Av. Booth
Seaboard Security Co
Laurelhuret
Pred & Falk
Tacoma
N. W. Lawrence
L. Burtington
Ernestine Zigler
Emme Cadwell
J. W. O'Malley
Geo. FE. Kehler
Laurelhurat
E. F. James & Co
Fairmount
Seattle
California
Murdock, Bohrke & Forrest
Auburn
Kent
R. W. Hill
Wv. D. Miller
Union At
Western Av
First Av
Chelton Security Co
Vinest
Fourth Av
L. Jones
Sam Inch
North Mayes
Battery
Bell St
A. C. Goerig
Dexter and Valley Et
C. B. Vilas
Charlies KR. Wilkens
Yesterway
16Th Av
Griffith & Co
A. A. Guernsey
Henry Slotter
Pike
12Th
May Adama
Lota
Lakeside
Washington, D. C
Senate
Alaska Coast Commercial to Take Over Alaska Stores
Seward Alaska February 26 Alaska Coast Commercial company general manager William J Erekine and representative Charles Fletcher will formalize the transfer of stores and stocks from the Alaska Commercial company as it exits Alaska. Forty mushers bound for the Yentna district face a late winter storm near the railroad line while F Woolsey of the Yentna river launches tracks plans a new 15 ton launch this summer on the Susitna river.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seward
Alaska
Dora
William J. Erekine
Alaska Coast Commercial Company
Tradi Poera
Alaska Commercial Company
Charles Fletcher
Yenta
Kenal
Yester
George Bourkaert
Camp 64
Woolsey
Yentna
Bremerton
Waeh
Susitna
Payment Held Up Over Incomplete Prospect Avenue Work
The Board of Public Works withholds payment to Barber Asphalt Company for Prospect Avenue contract work not completed by the August deadline. A total amount paid stands at $20,731.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barber Asphalt Company
Board of Public Works
Prospect Ay
Economic club hosts first public meeting on housing in Seattle
The newly formed Economic club will hold its first public meeting on Friday night at 7 PM to discuss living conditions for young men and women without homes in Seattle. The club is collecting data on the topic for study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Economic Club
Seattle
Legislature Appropriation Recommendations for Idaho Montana Utah
Henry Reed of the A Y P E received word from George E Boos special commissioner to Montana Idaho and Utah. Idaho committees favor a 20000 appropriation and Montana committees favor 25000 for their shares. Utah may pass a 15000 appropriation. Decisions could rise in the next legislatures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Reed
A-Y.p.e
George E. Boos
Montana
Idaho
Utah
House
Legislative Committee On Appropriations
Nellie Guerin Granted Divorce and Custody
The Washington Supreme Court reversed a Spokane Superior Court ruling in the Nellie Homers Guerin versus Arthur K. Guerin divorce case. The lower court is ordered to grant the divorce and award custody of the child to Mrs. Guerin. Proceedings were noted from Olympia with a contact at the 200 Kites Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olympia
Supreme Court
Bpokane Superior Court
Nellie Homers Guerin
Arthur KB. Guerin
Guerin Granted Monthly Alimony in Seattle Divorce Case
Nellie Guerin and her husband, both prominent Seattle performers, are in a divorce suit sparked by alleged abandonment in Spokane. The court ordered Guerin to pay $15 monthly alimony. Nellie has appeared in stock companies at the Third Avenue and Star theaters and performed in illustrated songs with the Somers family. Mr. Guerin, also a musician, played cornet during Star theater runs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Nellie Guerin
Third Avenue Theater
Star Theater
Somers
Richard & Pringle
McCarthy's New Arrivals Inspire Browsing Visit
Store highlights fresh merchandise with a promise of many new items arriving daily. Customers are invited to stop by to see the latest offerings and enjoy a welcoming shopping atmosphere.
Marriage licenses issued in Seattle area list multiple couples
Licenses issued today include Olson to Frida Nelson of Newcastle, Wood McLaughlin to Eileen McLaughlin of Seattle, Palmerston to Roxeltha Holly, and many others with ages and hometowns. Births and deaths also registered, citing names and dates at local stations, hospitals, and residences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
An Olson
Newcastle
Frida Nelson
Wood McLaughlin
Homer Wood
Seattle
Eileen G. McLaughlin
Beattie
Palmerston-Holly
Roccoe N. Palmerston
Aberdeen
Roxeltha
Holly
Minneapolia
Bast Baker
George W. Bast
Goldeton
Tex
Mre
Jennie Baker
Abendroth
Bulldog Fatal Attack After Whipping Own Dog
Mrs Lena Smith of Philadelphia died after a bulldog she whipped for disobedience attacked her while she fed it. Her arm was torn to shreds and later amputated. the dog fatally injured her in a hospital incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scrippe Telegraph Service
Philadelphia
Lena Smith
Clarke & Wilson Lumber Buys 16000 Acres on Columbia River
The Clarke & Wilson Lumber company completed a record timber land deal near Goble Oregon buying 16000 acres for 800000 dollars. The tract holds about 400000000 feet of standing timber and includes the Goble Nehalen Pacific railway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scripps Telegraph Service
Portland
Columbia River
Clarke & Wilson Lumber Company
Goble, Ore
Goble, Nehalen & Pacific
New Gage Hats Arrive for Spring 1907 in Unique Styles
The new Gage Hats for spring 1907 arrived by express with a large assortment. Descriptions are unnecessary as the styles are praised as the swellest yet and on display in the millinery department. No two hats are alike and each is said to be perfect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gage
Express
Fine Silk and Kid Gloves Offered in Multiple Styles
Two clasp and sixteen button Silk Gloves in black and white with perfect fitting double tipped fingers. Fine Kid Gloves in sixteen button length in black white and tan, guaranteed satisfactory with prices 3.50 and 75 a pair. Also new spring shadings in two classes and Street Gloves offered with a personal satisfaction guarantee.
New Embroid eries Draw Local Interest and Value
The article highlights growing interest in new embroideries with Swiss and Cam e designs. It promotes complete sets of engravings, beadwork, insertings and allovers as safer, more affordable than mixing ragings and insertings elsewhere, praising McCarthy prices.
New Val Laces On Sale In Narrow Widths
A new assortment of fine Val. Laces went on sale today. They come in narrow widths you have been waiting for with dainty pretty designs. Prices are most reasonable. You are bound to be pleased with them.
New Spring Corsets Arrive in Store
A large shipment of spring corsets arrived yesterday with many sizes and styles. The new designs will be ready tomorrow in the Corset Department on the second floor for customers seeking a perfect fit.
New Dress Styles Showcased in Fresh Fifteen Days
A parade of over thirty new skirt designs with awing dash and distinctive style. Each model features the latest materials, shading, and patterns introduced within the past two weeks. Prices are described as very moderate for the quality and variety offered.
New Spring Suits Arrive in Large Seattle Shipment
A big shipment of spring suits arrives from New York designers with over 150 styles. The store promises unmatched selection and quality in Seattle with prices from eighteen dollars.
New Spring Coats in Novelty Plaids and Rain Coats
A shipment arrived yesterday featuring new tourist styles in novelty plaids and mixtures in all sizes for ladies and misses. A line of covert jackets and full length rain coats in gray and tan completes the spring offerings. Prices stated as very moderate, encouraging shoppers to choose a spring coat now.
Boy Forged Endorsements in Charity Deception
Herbert Cromer a 14 year old who had worked as an errand boy for Frank L Wheeler and others on Railroad avenue was arrested on a charge of forging Wheeler s endorsement on several checks. He is jailed awaiting juvenile court action. Wheeler had aided the boy with gifts and support while Cromer allegedly cashed some checks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Cromer
Frank L. Wheeler
Railroad Avenue
Wheeler
Former Slave Mary Wray Celebrates 100th Birthday
Mary Wray wife of the late Rev H Wray Cumberland Presbyterian church marked her centennial at 1938 Miralau Fremont. Born in Virginia February 26 1807 she was a slave for 40 years in Tennessee and Virginia, mother of twelve children four living and attended by a daughter and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Wray
H. Wray
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Miralau
Fremont
Mrs. Wray
Virginia
Radical shakeup eyed for state boards in Olympia
Representative Rhoder introduced a bill in the house under suspension of the rules to replace the state board of land commissioners with a state board of tax commissioners and a state fire warden in place of the superintendent of public instruction and the secretary of state. The measure passed by a two thirds vote, with no opposition to its introduction before the February 20 deadline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star Special Service
Olympia
Rhoder
State Board of Land Commissioners
State Board of Tax Commissioners
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Secretary of State
Ite
Changes in Pure Food Bill Alter Drug Enforcement and Stock Rules
Olympia reports two key changes by the house commerce and manufactures committee to the pure food and drug bill. The first shifts enforcement of drug laws to the state board of pharmacy. The second alters the act’s effective date and handling of drug stocks held by druggists, specifying October 1 as the start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olympia
House Committee On Commerce and Manufactures
State Board of Pharmacy
New Jewish Colony Planned Across Texas Indian Territory and Oklahoma
Waco Texas reports leading Hebrews from Texas Indian Territory and Oklahoma moving to establish a large Jewish colony in those areas. Land purchase steps have begun and many Jews are expected to arrive soon to serve Americans. Banquet in Berlin plans academic attendance and formal invitations. Pasteurization drive in New York aims to curb infant mortality with city ordinance restricting sale of unpasteurized milk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waco
Texas
Indian Territory
Oklahoma
New York
Board of Aldermen
Ship Scuttling Convicts Named in Yokohama Case
Yokohama reports Albert A Lewis and Charles A Hill jailed for scuttling the Agenor, a ship linked to Se $1.00 S-keyed spring pin tumbler Night Lock Tic at Spinming's. The charges and local details are given in a terse wartime dispatch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gete Life
Yokohama
Albert A Lewis
Charlies A. Hill
Agenor
Villareal Eludes U S Officers After Court Appearance
Antonio L. Villareal editor of a revolutionary paper and leader of a disruptive Junta element escaped from officers in El Paso after appearing before U S commissioners. He is now concealing in the mountains. F L Menard was acquitted and appeals are in progress. Both had been sentenced to life imprisonment.
Sedition Charges Rise In Indian Territory Farm Dispute
Multiple regional notes report tensions over Grand Trunk Pacific land grants to Metlakahtia reserves and Karen and Digby islands. Chief Joseph Hradley of the Tsimpshean Indians is jailed for alleged sedition after publicly challenging provincial police authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Vancouver
H.C
Grand Trunk Pacific Railway
Metlakahtia Indian
Karen
Digby Islands
Metlakahtia Peninsula
British Columbia
Vancouver
B.C
Joseph Hradley
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Bia Bargair
Daily Bulletin
Avenes
Frank E. Root
Leonard Kidd
Bec
Alaska Company
OLD Field
Lee Baker
Dential
Kites
Guerin
McCarthy
WED
Hanson
York Station
Elof Hanson
Henry
20Th
Av. W
Harrison C. Henry
Heald
Hillman Place
Frank F. Heald
Smith
John Smith
Kallaen
6Th Av. N. EB
Fallowe
Crosbie
Meridian Street
Satterlee
Ida C. Satterlee
Pacific Hospital
Drysdale
Henry B. Drysdale
Mercer
Harver
Edgard R. Harvey
Bellingham
Erdac
Oscar W. Erdac
Juneau
Sampson
Bulldog
BIG
Oregon
McCarthy Dry Goods Co
Second Avenue
Pike and
Pine Streets
Serippe Telearanh Service
Berlin
John W. Burgess
Columbia University
Charleston, & CC
Marion
Werdmalinawe River
Philippines
Big Bargain Gay
Bee
Tts
Northern Bank & Trust Company
Northern Securities & Banking Co
Pike Street
Capital
Crmrory Furniture Company
Srcono
Spranc
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