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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1908
Page
6
Classified ad policy outlines rates and frequencies with a downtown agency contact list. The notice includes advertiser names Kennedy Drug Co Ballard Agency P H Mullen Main Office and mentions Walter Garden and a local car plant project with acreage listings and a Colwtry home.
City party supporters gather in the Tenth and Eleventh wards to select precinc tion judges and inspectors for the primary election. Officials paid by the city will certify names, with one candidate from each party to be appointed. Mayor Moore and several candidates will speak at both meetings.
The chief accuses ex policeman Cole man of cowardice and indifference to his uniform and refuses to reinstate him to active duty. He says four years ago Coleman refused to help quell a fight on his beat and warns a ruling to place him back would render that beat unprotected. He cites overtime as key to maintaining order with limited staff.
Eugene Wagner of Vancouver allegedly planned a creditors dodge by hiding jewelry worth over 10000, then filed bankruptcy. Max Howe was arrested Sunday for smuggling jewelry into the country without duties. Howe directed officers to a safety deposit box and a seizure in Bellingham. Wagner faces possible extradition after a federal hearing. Howe claims innocent complicity.
The column surveys multiple acts in local theatres including Albini the magician at Coliseum, Virginia Welles and a six dancer troupe, Pawl Stevens, and a Dooley Broadway echo at Pantages. Star and Lola theatres feature popular shows and the Moore continues The Man of the Hour as strong daily crowds. Arizona playing at Sid Grand, choice homes and property ads appear amid varied regional entertainment listings.
Property listings highlight affordable Tacoma lots from 286 cash with 4 room cottages and sound view parcels. Advertisements promise flexible down payments, quick builds, and nearby access to rail, water routes, colleges, stores, and churches. Contacts show multiple agents and building plans amid a rapid market outlook.
The Eden Musee opened yesterday introducing new acts in the Carto Hall. The Passion Play and the Historical War Museum, popular last week, continue in the new bill.
The Jefferson docked from Southeastern Alaska after fierce storms that forced three shelter runs. 65 passengers aboard include U.S. Marshal Shoup transporting an insane prisoner. Rumors say Minnesota may be chartered to N Y K line. The Umatilla and City of Puebla will man Seattle to Frisco runs until spring. Governor recuperating with the President.
The Cecil Rhodes scholarship examination at Oxford University England will be held at Whitworth College Tacoma late this month. Some doubt exists about a successful candidate and it is not thought the university will have a student in the examinations.
Police armed by Troyer of Duluth to search for Louie Dubrutel a 65 year old French descended man last seen in the city four years ago. He is tall with light build gray hair and a mustache Adele his sister is anxious to find him.
Portland report quotes Japanese Consular Agent L Suneji denying that Japan is recalling reserve soldiers in Canada and the United States. He says Japan can only call reserves when war exists and notes workers are returning to Europe due to lack of work at home.
Pat Smith, 32, tall and thin at 6 ft 1 in and 160 pounds, slipped from the Revenue Cutter Rush yesterday after clipping his trows and stealing a rowboat. A reward was offered for his capture.
Birth notices list Ness, Sarrines, O'Brien, Davie, Hartshorn, and Schwals as infants born to their respective parents. Details include dates around January and locations such as Seattle and Meridian, with multiple as a son or twin daughters noted.
Death notices list Graham F A Graham aged 24 who died January 3 at Seattle General hospital. D H Stewart 70 who died December 31 at Providence hospital. M C Knight 77 who died December 30 at 1411 Sih W. Unknown man about 40 died December 41 at pier 14. A O Dahhjelm 25 who died January 3 at Senettie General hospital Gottstein B Gottstein 68 who died January 6 at 1900 KB Union. B L Hopkins 8 who died January 5 at 1619 Minor.
Kulies a clear manufacturer and volunteer candidate for the Democratic mayor nomination is omitted from the invited guests list for the Jackson Day banquet. Olxon and Metcalfe receive invitations while Kulies has no influential party support. The event shifts to Kaan's hall Arena area with an 8:30 program start and a Tacoma meeting to rally committee members.
Judge John E. Humphries, Republican mayoral candidate, promotes anti ring rhetoric in posters for his Great Debate at Sypher's Bar Ballard. The event, aimed at urging voter turnout and registration for the May election, features him as affirmative and W. P. Trimble and Jong Ffler as negative speakers.
Plans are set for the John F. Miller Club to back Miller in the Republican mayoral campaign. Officers have been chosen and a meeting at Hotel Northern tomorrow will organize the group. Miller is the second Republican candidate to form a campaign club following W P Trimble with his Trimble club.
Leper Bel, a 65 year old Chinese patient escaped from the pest house at Twenty and Deharoay and remains at large in San Francisco. In Washington the Senate committee favors William H. Pope for district attorney from New York, pending full chamber action.
Judge Gilliam of the superior court dismissed the city's petition for condemnation to open a parkway through the University district from Washington Park to Green Lake Boulevard citing lack of jurisdiction and petition validity.
The county treasurer issues notices for payment of personal taxes for 1907. Taxes are due March 3 and are collected separately from real estate taxes.
United Press reports a postflurry trend as hundreds head for Europe for the winter. delayed travelers cite money stringency and prudence in waiting for clearer financial horizons before departure.
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