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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1907
Page
7
A Beattie city note describes a new labeling rule effective January 1 1906 for all drug bottles. Clerks struggle to pronounce and apply labels while downtown stores catch up with varied stickers stating ingredients contents and nature of each bottle.
The Kerry Gow play starring Dan O'Hara and Nora Drew headlines the Grand tonight with a sight and tomorrow. The story centers on Dan O’Hara and Nora Drew’s romance amid a threatened mortgage held by Valentine. Also on the bill at the Star are Travers the illusionist, Rose dancing, Tony Williams burlesque, Alf Holt mimicry, Golden vocalist, Quigg and Muck, and Jessie Dale among moving pictures. The Seattle theatre circuit includes The Old Clothes Man and The Pelle of Japan with strong business and matinee Saturdays. January attractions at the Grand promise The Red Feather and other comic operas with multi-night runs.
A wartime message urges individuals to shift savings into their own accounts at the State Bank of Seattle. It highlights four percent interest and welcomes very small deposits, encouraging readers to build personal financial security after the war.
The Knickerbocker Theatre New York musical comedy The Strollers comes to the Grand for a seven day run starting Sunday. Principals include Aida Hemmt Teddy Webb Joseph W. Smith Francia Carrier Aimee Leicester and Frieda Winher. Also Governor's Wife by Amsden Opera Company runs at Taylor's Castle Garden this week. Wonderland Exhibit tour features Gibson with trips to Switzerland France and California.
Labor Commissioner Charles PF Hubbard issues an open statement urging the next Legislature to investigate charges of dereliction of duty. The accusations center on William Hinckman, former labor commissioner, with no specific charges presented and many generalizations.
Gov Mead has not yet received official word on the death of Superior Judge George C Hatch nor made recommendations for a successor. The Seattle Bar Association adopted condolences and respect for the Port Angeles jurist. Local lawyers note a need for additional judges in the state.
Pittsburg Pa January story profiles James Francis Burke, a resilient self made congressman who rose from errand boy to lawyer and lawmaker. He attracted attention by challenging John Sharp Williams and secured a $2,000,000 post office project in Pittsburg while pushing Ohio and Monongahela river improvements for navigation.
Much of Mr. Burke's success he attributes to his wife, who has helped him financially, being a member of one of the wealthy Pittaburg families.
A Kansas wreck report lists victims by name and role including Julius B Bermister of Davenport and Albert Link of Topeka plus Frank Sayre and W G Obgood among others. A 19 year old operator Joan Lanes is blamed for the wreck and is missing despite searches. Authorities issue tide land maps and request tips from the public, with Cooper Willis as a contact.
Federal Judge Landes sustains indictments against Standard Oil and others, quashing immunity claims. Trial moves forward on eight indictments as court rules new law restores penalties. Judge notes Congress seeks reasonable rates for all shippers, rejecting claims that only the consignee is affected.
Olympia reports state senator convalescing from typhoid fever and likely to attend the legislative session opening. Earlier, the state fact of control issued a bid call for 53 000 bales of jute for the penitentiary grain bag factory at Walla Walla, expected to cost about 40000 dollars.
Hr. W. Eastland long time secretary of the Alaska club married on New Year’s day. Mr. Mastland wed Mrs. Augusta Stoddard, a teacher in the John HB Allen school. Eastland’s resignation from bachelor ranks surprises many in the city.
The local marine inspectors file a report on the wreck of the Dix detailing circumstances of the incident, preliminary findings, and possible causes. The document notes vessel identity, location, and immediate response actions taken at the scene.
Three thousand five hundred yards of plain colored silk taffeta ribbons, 3 inches wide, go on sale tomorrow morning at 12 cents a yard. Colors include red, navy, light blue, cadet, pink, old rose, lemon, lavender, white, black, nile, maize, cream and cardinal. Regular prices are 1 cent and 18 cents. choice tomorrow at a yard 12 cents, 87 cents each.
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