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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1907
Page
5
A raid by local citizens in North Yakima halted a Great Northern freight train, seizing a coal load intended for the Northwestern Improvement Co. The incident disrupted shipment and left the regional fuel situation critical as authorities moved to recover the coal.
A Friday event aims to raise money for a hospital dedicated to care of deformed children. The organizers include Mrs J C Clise Mrs Wine R Smith Mrs C K Collins Mrs H B Herr Mrs Warren Wilson Mrs Howard Lew ore and several others from the local community.
The annual King Co Medical Society ball opens this evening at 8 o'clock with wives and sweethearts attending and a brief election of officers before continued dancing. Committee chairmen include Dr J Lrees, Dr J B, Dr F M Carroll, and Dr W R M Kellogg.
A meeting is set for Saturday at the Chamber of Carm el to discuss a proposed new street diagonal from Blake and Denny Way to Hel aod Thomas. Property owners from Eastlake and Howell streets examine extending five streets to connect with the planned route.
Pom Dutton, a local dog fancier, discovered a centipede among fruit. He attempted to react in a rash moment, but a bottle secured the creature and prevented harm. The event occurred as Dutton was unpacking, and the centipede was trapped without further incident.
A reception suit features deep green velvet with silver embroidery. It includes a long round-skirt coat, a close-fitting bodice, and a circular skirt with silver bands and horizontal trim. A matching hat in green velvet is accented by blue and pink forget-me notes.
Thomas Redshaw age 20 of Newcastle and John De Winter age 21 were hunting near the Line Lumber plant at Lake Wyester. A week of ducks fed a fatal misfire when Redshaw was hit by De Winter's shot. De Winter, cold numb fingers caused the hammer to slip. Deputy Coroner Honeycut ruled accidental. bodies taken to Newcastle homes.
Members of the German Savings Building and Loan Association praise rapid progress and sound investments. Year end examination shows excellent management and minimal expenses, resulting in very satisfactory cash returns.
Special Railway Commissioner Harry G. Farmer reports Germany’s government owned railways, about 90 percent of lines, operate across state systems with high surpluses. Prussia leads, earning hundreds of millions. public rates are low, fourth class travel offered, and no deficits recorded, though trains are slow due to lack of competition.
A brief note explains a savings account offer from the State Bank of Seattle. It promises a four percent rate compounded semiannually on balances, indicating funds grow with regular deposits and time.
A mass meeting will be held here Wednesday to endorse Lithgow for permanent governor of Yukon to succeed McLanes. The event signals party support for the gubernatorial candidate amid local political activity.
The British steamer Shela arrived in San Francisco badly crippled after ix days overdue and severe gales at Ladysmith. Henry G. Parsons, pioneer of 1452, died at Chambers Prairie near Olympia after a long residence there.
NEW YORK January 7 reports say Harriman is improving following an episode at the residence of FE H Harriman. Details remain sparse, with officials offering cautious updates on his condition as the public awaits further information.
A man who had surgery about a week ago is reported by his physicians to be doing very well.
Washington formal report shows the fiscal year ending June 30 1906 setting new records in immigrant arrivals and related figures according to Frank Hargen commissioner general of immigration in a year end summary.
The White Star Line announced a change in its liner service from Liverpool to Southampton slated to begin June 6 with the sailing of the 25 000 ton Adriatic.
A telegram to Lt. L. Brittain in Walla Walla states the Berkeley California camp child found near New Year is not Cecil Brittain the missing boy last summer from the Toll Gate camp in the Blue mountains.
A Commerce and Labor Department statement says the United States stood third in export value for the past year, with exports totaling more than 700 million dollars.
The Shingle Mills bureau trustees will meet Wednesday afternoon to discuss whether the rill shutdown should continue until February 15.
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