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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1907
Page
7
Fragmented OCR describes vacant lots on California Avenue with references to property values, streets, and local blocks. Mentions of balance, wards, and a car line appear amid jumbled phrases and unreadable segments.
A garbled OCR item notes cash payments of $2 100 and $1 800 and a property view from Kinnear Park with mentions of a foundation and street times. It references sale terms and a location on Queen Anne Hill with a focus on the best district view and a payment sequence.
Fragmentary notes indicate a furnace issue at the Oriental Building in a basement area. The scene mentions heat, cement, and a review of turbine or quabatranted aspects and a potential connection to a bet or feeders. Further readable context is limited.
The notice records marriage licenses for Felice Picardo-Giovanni Felice to Ramilda Picardo, McAurphy to Frances Cook, Hubert Wateon-Paul to Rose Wateon, Roy Oppia to Florence Hackett, Leonardo-Alice-Fill Pietro to Chito Alice, Perry-Grey-Burtin J. Perry to Martha Grey, Kubphausen to Eva Blankenship, with ages and residences. Births include several names with locations and dates in January. Deaths note Clara Jane Hillingham and Bertram, details given. Poultry show prizes at Bon Marche continue. A ward council vote seeks no licenses for intoxicating liquor southeast of New Twelfth ward. HOUSES AND LOTS.
Joh M. Martin sues wife Mrs. Minute Martin in superior court accusing her of taking $12,000 from community funds. He seeks a restraining order against Scandinavian American Bank and Northwestern Trust and Safe Deposit Co to stop further payments to the woman from community accounts.
The condition of Bishop Montgomery deteriorated this morning with recovery not expected. The former Los Angeles bishop and former San Francisco coadjutor archbishop, aged 59, is known across the Pacific coast for many years of service. He was born in Kentucky.
A large gathering of leaders from four major railway unions will meet at Bean's hall in Chiefty on January 16. Attending chiefs include Stone of the Locomotive Engineers from Cleveland, Hanrahan of the Locomotive Firemen from Peoria, Garretson of the Conductors from Cedar Rapids, and Morrissey of the Trainmen from Cleveland. Governor Mead, Mayor Moore, legislators, and other notable figures will speak.
The steamer Shinao Maru landed with general merchandise, cotton and silk aboard, bringing reports of a fast expanding famine across 40,000 square miles in China. Passengers warn that without relief, thousands may starve to death as aid is delayed.
The Seattle Brewing and Malting Company shuts its malting department due to coke scarcity. The reduced coal supply limits beer production and may force further closures across departments during this period.
An old classified ad promotes remedies for dogs and Spratt's Dog Biscuits. It lists A L Teall at 111 Piret Ave as the contact point for products and guidance.
A petition filed in a United States court seeks bankruptcy adjudication for Thompson Cray Shoe Cement firm at 819 Second Ave. William B. McClure appointed receiver by Judge Hanford. Petition signed by Rose Shoe Manufacturing of Rochester NC Battrell Whitinghill Shoe of St Joseph MO and Bregman Rubber of Portland OR. The firm owes over $6,000.
The Rover launches Dora Bennis, abducted by Captain Hall and later ported by his crew, arrives back at Ban Pedro California on January 10. The report notes the young girl’s return home after the kidnapping episode and related actions.
Victor H. M. Beckman, secretary of the Pacific Coast Lumber Manufacturers association, will travel from Chicago to Washington January to confer with President Roosevelt about the car shortage.
Testimony in the New World Smelting company against Dr. G. L. Tanser was completed before Judge Albertson late yesterday afternoon. Arguments by counsel are set to begin Monday morning.
State Superintendent Kincaid thanks the county superintendent for a large shipment of textbooks sent to the penitentiary. Grammar school instruction will begin at once with sufficient material to support the current plan.
Police arrested Elmer Arneson 22 a lineman from Fort Flagler on a charge of stealing a large sum of money. He was booked as a fugitive and will be taken back to Fort Flagler by Officer Corning tomorrow morning.
The fuel situation on the waterfront has improved as most ships at the berths are supplied with coal. Tugs received coal last night and larger ships are promised coal this afternoon. The Harbor expects to coal tonight, and the Dolphin is also included.
The Dolphin remains delayed due to fuel supply issues and is set to depart tomorrow for Skagway and other port destinations. Crews work to complete preparations as schedules tighten and transit plans adjust.
T M Kettle M P appeals British Parliament to rally American Irish support for home rule in Ireland urging sympathy for the Irish cause and constitutional path to self government.
Haat Tyrone will visit Seattle to address his compatriots at a public meeting. Mr. Kettle emphasizes the impact of American sentiment on British politics. He departs for Spokane on Saturday.
Articles of incorporation filed with the secretary of state list three new firms. Diamond Logging Company of Seattle with $60,000 capital includes Isaac Calhoun J D Lutz D M Stone W M Harlow and Joseph Graun. The Millbank Emmer of Five Eight with $20,000 capital lists B H Stader S B Loeb M Potts N S Hackman and George Stryker. Hull Hamlet and Co of Seattle with $60,000 capital names John Helmrich W J Hamlet H T Stoel Stephen A Hull.
Meat prices at the City Hall market located at 609 Third Ave near Yealer show round steaks and pot roast priced to attract shoppers. Prime rib roast of beef is advertised with a 12 percent discount.
A formal reception at Fort Lawton will launch the post social season. Invitations go to Seattle military and naval leaders. The committee includes Col and Mrs Woodbury, Maj and Mrs Stamper, Cap and Mrs McAndrews, and Lt and Mrs Heese. The gymnasium is decorated and the regimental band will provide music.
An old advertisement fragment notes Champing Dog Bread and Spratt's Dog Biscuits by A L Hall at 1131 First Avenue. It hints at a local mercantile listing or pet product display from a bygone era.
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