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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1907

Page

3

Pretty Mrs McDonald Now a Raving Maniac

A Chicago financier Michael Cassius McDonald called the gambling king faces a shocking domestic tragedy as his wife Dora McDonald battles mental illness in jail. Witnesses describe her agitated state while police discuss the recent fatal shooting of Guerin by Mrs McDonald, a girlhood friend turned confidante. The McDonalds, parents to two young children, are central to a high profile case involving alleged threats and scandalous divorce history.

Star Dora Chicago King Mei Michael Cassius McDon Mra. McDonald Donald Omaha McDonald's Trn Dora Feldman McDonald Guerin

Realty interests compromise real estate law bill

The legislature passed a compromise real estate bill binding oral contracts for 96 days. It originally aimed to repeal the 1906 written contract law to speed property transfers and was amended before passage.

Common Window Shades Troubles Still Trouble Readers

A reader notes the frequent problems with window shades such as not staying up or down, fabric wrinkling, or not rolling up straight, highlighting the everyday hassle many households face with common shade types.

Chamber Committee Examines Puget Bound Weed Products

The Chamber of Commerce manufactures committee will study Puget Bound Weed Products claims of converting waste stumpage slabs and sawdust into usable utilities. The firm, said to be the first of its kind in the West, is led by Captain B W Bell of the U S Recruet Service as president with RK ON Calkins as superintendent and BR Greene as treasurer.

Mittee On Puget Bound Weed Products Company B. W. Bell United States Recret Service RK. ON. Calkins BR. & Greene

Kent Beattie Defeats Seattle In Fast Basketball Doubleheader

Kent Beattie club wins 42 41 over Seattle Good Templars in a tight opener. Calhoun leads Kent and Dohm shines for the Beattie squad in the follow up 40 to unknown final score. Center W Routh scores 26 in the first game. lineups listed. referees named. Juvenile Kent LO G T teams also play a preliminary game to the main event. Bert Ham shines among the youngsters.

Kent Wash Web Beattle Athletic Club A. C Good Templars W. Routh Beattie Dohm Calhoun Smith Phu Vee Rowth Waller Ce Brien Wicketrom Goodfellow Allen Chua Tinting Warren Cisceeeee Gieesess Calhoun Mabewo Worseedeves Gernseves Martin Bennington van Broekiin G. McDonald C Tey Kent LO. G. T Bert Ham

Swindlers Target City Railroaders With California Tale

Police report two impostors among railroad men posing as switchmen claiming a fund to send a ill brother to California. The scam reportedly succeeded in several instances.

California

Petty thieves active in city lodgings and streets

Several thefts were reported overnight. Andrew Fredrikson lost 16.65 dollars a watch and robe from his room at Lindstrom house 610 First Ave South. A keg of nails and heavy planking vanished from the city street department at Westlake bridge. RK Kupiyasu and K Tashiro reported overcoats and clocks taken from rooms on Washington Street. The American District Telegraph firm reported two inch pipe stolen from its Columbia Avenue premises between First and Second avenues.

Andrew Fredrikson Lindstrom First Westlake Bridge Halliday St Kupiyasu K. Tashiro Washington Si American District Telegraph Company Columbia

Humphrey Pushes Ship Subsidy Bill in House Remarks

Washington February 14 Congressman William E Humphrey of Washington spoke at length on the ship subsidy bill. He alleged Harriman influence sways Democratic members and urged defeat to protect Pacific and Atlantic commerce. Sullivan of Massachusetts demanded proof. Humphrey refused to retract.

Beattie Star Washington, D. C William E Humphrey State of Washington Harriman Humphrey Hill Mr. Humphrey Sullivan Massachusetts Sidy Mrumphrey Pacific Coast Atlantic

Hearings in New York on Major Railroad Stock Topics

February 24 New York witnesses M Fel ton president of Chicago and Alton and C W Milliard Rock Island comptroller testified before the Interstate Commerce Commission. They discussed large stock issues transfers and railroad operations amid Harriman related manipulation during the New York hearing adjournment.

Boripps Telegraph Service New York M. Felton To Chicago & Alton C. W. Milliard Rock Island Interstate Commerce Commission E. H. Harriman

The Bavage English Grand Opera Opens with Madam Butterfly

The Bavage English grand opera company launches at Grand Opera tonight with Madam Butterfly starring Frau Fira zarmory as the leading lady. The production presents a modern Japan United States setting and follows the tragic arc of Madam Butterfly. Omar, the Human Top, headlines at Star in Orient Evening, a new act praised as a fresh attraction for Seattle audiences.

Bavage English Grand Opera Company Madam Butterfly Frau Fira @zarmory America Japan

Daly Company to Present The Cingalee and Country Ori

The Daly Musical Company will stage The Cingalee and The Country Ori next week, praised as artistic operatic successes. Ban Toy is noted as the greatest Oriental opera, with London success reflected in current attractions. Monday and Tuesday showings feature attractive stage settings. My Wife's Family and Lost in New York remain popular at Seattle venues.

Beattie New York Seattle

Geeds Fruit Trees and Cut Flowers Advertised

Sandahi and Son at 120 Pike cor Indav offer a selection of fruit trees and cut flowers including geeds and other ornamental plants. Local shoppers invited to visit the shop for seasonal varieties and pricing.

Sandahi & Son Pike Cor Indav

Billboards Must Pay Fair Taxes in City Ruling

Resolution by Tom Pariah sets a framework for assessing billboard earnings. It states that in the coming year the city will tax billboard owners based on earning capacity, with a nominal $1,000 tax despite estimates of $20,000 monthly revenue or $240,000 yearly. Readers are directed to real estate listings on Page 7 for buying opportunities.

Resonsor Tom Pariah Thie City Ele

McCarthy's Offers in Seattle Adds Spring Goods

An assortment of new spring goods arrives in Seattle with fresh shipments yesterday and today. Special offers tempt even conservative shoppers, and more items are available as you visit.

Seattle

Spring White Goods Inspire Fresh Wardrobe Picks

A local ad promotes the arrival of spring white goods in vivid styles. It highlights dainty Swisses, Lawns, Nainsooks, Linens, Masalias, Long Cloths, and cotton poplin with plain and figured designs. Prices range from 20 cents to $1.10 per yard.

Spring Hats Offer Chic Modern Styles for Easter

Bright ad prose touts over four hundred chic spring hats including Gage Hats. Claims unique selection in town and superior style at moderate prices. Emphasizes Easter season shopping with a promise of artful designs and affordable cost.

Charmin Gage

Point de Paris Laces Put On Sale Tomorrow

A splendid assortment of Point de Paris Laces in edgings and insertions is offered at one shilling per yard normally. Tomorrow the entire collection goes on sale at a reduced price. Ten yards per customer.

Point de Paris

Tomorrow's Bargains on Umbrellas Shirts Paper and Sheets

One dollar umbrellas with varied handles and frames offered tomorrow. Also 49 cent shirts from Eaton Hurlbut in spring patterns with cuffs optional. Kara Linen Pound Paper on sale at 25 cents per pound. Full bleached sheets 72 by 90 inches at 41 cents each, six per buyer.

Eaton Hurlbut

Special Hosiery Offer for Women Tomorrow

Regular price 15¢ a pair, one third savings for this offer. Fast black cotton hose seamless with elastic tops and double heels and toes. Tomorrow's special price only 10¢ a pair.

New Embroideries Arrive In Vast Spring Stock

An immense shipment of over 10 000 yards of new embroideries arrived and will be ready for customers tomorrow morning. Edgings Allovers Insertions Readings and Flouncings in fresh spring designs, priced 2h to 2.50 dollars per yard, with quality highlighted to entice buyers.

Spring Suits Added to Large Seattle Collection

Big spring suit selection expanded yesterday with a wide range of swagger new styles. See in person to believe. prices run from eighteen dollars upward.

Seattle

New Theater Law Recommended for Passage

The fire and water committee voted to recommend passage of a new theater bill. It sets a maximum 24 inch rise from street to theater floor, limits to three steps, and requires two wide corridors from the main doorway. A permit for the Moore theater is on hold pending the law.

Fire and Water Committee Grand Opera House Moore Theater

Prompt plumbing service fast at G H Brown Plumbing

Promptly attended to G H Brown Plumbing Company on Ping Street using both phones. The entry notes quick response and dual contact lines.

G H. Brown Plumbing Company Ping St

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