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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1909
Page
2
Local officers chased four drunken rowdies and nabbed four suspects at 3 AM, with one sentenced to three days for gang activity. Truant and court notices precede reflections on school matters, harbor projects, road paving, and the Salmon Bay improvement plans advancing into a broader civic focus.
Spokane January 4 reports a man from Chicago, A C Jones, snatched a baby from a cart driven by the child's grandparents. A scuffle followed with the baby and both sides, including the Immels, involved. All were charged with disorderly conduct and released on bonds. Jones left for Chicago with the child.
No. Nome January 4 A driving storm rages for three days. Six men are missing and search parties seek them as four Beaufort sailors are lost at sea. Kowali wharf collapsed and merchants move goods inland amid wind driven lee. Many miners unaccounted for but hope remains shelter exists in homes or roadhouses. Barometer steady as storm wanes.
Bas officially withered in with an ly attended mass meeting at the First Methodist church this noon. Services will be held in all Protestant churches at 8 p.m. except Saturday. The special services take place at St. Mark's church each evening this week at 8 p.m. Nurses: Rev. Clarence H. Lake All Saints Dunlap Rev. T. A. Hilton St. Clement's Rev. Sidney H. Morgan St. Paul's Rev. A. H. Gowen Trinity Rev. G. C. King All Saints University.
A 101 Ranch circus train to Fort Worth was robbed of $15,000 when a cafe car was blown last night as the train neared Fort Worth. Suspect RE Burk, once an attendant, claimed he was used by a professional safe blower and revealed $750 in silver on his person during arrest.
The Army transport Thomas, bound for the Philippines, was badly damaged in a collision with the steamer Brunswick off Folcrst Wharf in San Francisco. The Brunswick, entering port with lumber, drifted with the tide and struck the Thomas, causing loss of stern plates and delaying the voyage until repairs are made.
Sacramento January 4 Senator George C Perkina is expected to win re election as the California state legislature convenes tomorrow Members from both houses have arrived and indicate his renomination is virtually assured The session will also tackle measures to curb race track activities involving book making and pool selling and adopt a direct primary law along with banking reforms for a safer system.
Dr Albert Keefe longtime Snohomish physician and former Rainier pharmacy manager in Coa town died that night at 71 from heart failure. Funeral is directed by the Masonite lodge of Snohomish, with the body shipped today.
Belgrade reports the Servian cabinet quits under public pressure for a tougher stance against Austria. A new cabinet will be chosen immediately to pursue a more aggressive policy. Also notes a break in at a room on Terrace Street with two gold watches and $9 stolen. Steam schooner Paleon arrived in San Pedro with lumber from Everett.
Investors urged to purchase Timphahute Gold Mine stock at 26 cents as it rapidly approaches profitability. Kavanagh Co Inc Mine Operators promotes the offer from their Johnston Blog address and contact.
River wines two masked highway men entered the office of the Supply Laundry Co in Howarday N and Republican at Murday night and escaped with $220 in cash and checks. Police keep strict watch for suspects but no trace found. Bandits fled north. Empty cash drawer found two blocks away. Street car employees saw no suspicious persons on the night.
An infant boy, about five days old, was found in a rear building near the Eagle Hotel in Pasco. The child, nearly starved after about 12 hours, was wrapped in light blankets in a tele scope grip. Adopted by Police Chief Dantela and placed in Mrs. J. Blaven’s care.
In Hoquiam a hunt on the lower harbor led to three likely drownings. James Burrows aged 20, Harry Sanborn 17, and Linn Cogdill 17 disappeared after their canoe was found drifting with two shotguns aboard. Searchers combed the harbor as families and friends gathered to aid the investigation.
Beginning Tuesday January 5 all route steamers from Navy Yard and Port Orchard will depart from Colman Dock at the foot of Columbia Street. This change shifts harbor traffic to a central terminal for better service.
Fragmented classified items show notices and ads for watches sales bids, furniture wanted, lessons, moving services, and land listings. References include London Jewelers, Alaska Yukon Pacific Mission, Beattie Washington, and the West building contract with payment by war rents. Some lines mention filing bids by January 1909 and contact offices in Seattle.
Work has begun on a large new drydock at Bremer Wharf with expectations of affecting local shipping and transportation. The project involves major funding and local contractors including Remerton Co. and American Bank, with 1009 American Bank building listed among linked facilities.
Government announces new dock developments at Bremerton and nearby rationed land sales. Listings describe harbor frontage tracts from 50 to 620 acres with prices around $100 per acre. Brokers warn that delays may reduce options as parcels near the city center fetch higher rents and call for alert investment.
Classified advertising rates and rules from The Star outline price per word and minimum charges. It notes responsibility limits for errors in telephone ads, details special sections like Situations Wanted and Help Wanted, and explains counting methods for lines and insertions. Contact Ballard Agency or Mall Office for placement and classifications.
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