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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1908
Page
8
Good cheer fills Lewis Levy headquarters at 211 Marion as 77 new members join the Levy club after a recent meeting. Wm. Devine, mining engineer, in charge, predicts a decisive victory for Levy.
The article notes Albert H. Yoder elected president of a school association with Spokane chosen as next meeting site. It mentions a bond vote outcome and a lecture donation from Pres. Judson of Chicago University, plus a series of local officials and speakers listed in scattered names.
A compact notice describes Whitley exercise group meeting at Mall on 1111 First Avenue. Details are sparse but indicate a local fitness gathering in a shopping center setting.
The United States shows a decrease of over 4 million dollars in gold production for 1907 compared with 1966. Alaska yielded 15 million dollars.
An explosion of gasoline at the Crown Dye Works on Firetav Street yesterday caused a fire damage estimate of $200. Local responders contained the flames and assessed the scene for further hazards.
The state records show the Washington Fire Insurance Company has been licensed to operate in California. This regulatory action grants the company authority to conduct its fire insurance business within the state’s borders.
City officials in Olympia plan to subscribe to bonds totaling 140000 dollars as part of a state transfer. City Comptroller Carroll ta completes the paper transfer today while earlier questions about bonds dated January 1 were resolved with advice from State Treasurer Mills confirming purchaser validity.
A carload of Wenatchee apples arrives with discounts of 10 to 15 cents per barrel. Prices list Okanogan Cauliflowers at 2 cents a pound and Hiack River Chotee Greening apples at 26 cents per 10 pounds. Various fruits, vegetables, and dairy items with unit and bundle prices follow, including butter, cheese, eggs, potatoes, citrus, and seasonal specialties.
Chicago Jewelry Co on Second Avenue announces an inventory sale featuring watches diamonds silverware and silk umbrellas this week with extra special bergsins.
A hotel thief entered rooms overnight at multiple downtown inns. Otto B Nelson a night clerk at the qualmle noted his room entry. J Harness of the fornia hotel lost a black cravenette and an overcoat. W Hoyd in room 27 at the Alphta reports theft of a Marlinet and a camera.
City treasurer's annual statement for 1907 shows receipts up 80 percent over the prior year’s twelve months. The balance on December 9 stood at 5,680 dollars 27 cents.
Mrs Jean Hayter of 10812 N Fiftysixth et became the first woman in the country to sit on a registration board. She assisted in registering 1,000 names yesterday as the board worked late into the evening to verify the figures.
Jefferson county prosecuting attorney obtained a citation in the local superior court against W Hingle receiver of the Puget Sound sardine company of Port Townsend for contempt over unpaid taxes totaling 636 60. The firm reportedly failed on June 0 1903 with liabilities of 60 000.
A Tacoma woman named Jane Foley died after suffering severe injuries from a shotgun blast during a hunting incident. Authorities report the accident occurred at Bowes Ave as Brooks Ge and others were involved in an apparent local dispute over posters.
Our choice of any suit overcoat or cravenette in stock for $15.00. This sale offers plain blues and blacks with extensive size selection. No suits can be charged or exchanged. Rogers Peet & Co. and other big stores rarely match such value in Seattle the Northwest.
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