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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1907
Page
5
A garbled report describes tensions between state officials over penitentiary supervision. It mentions Traveling Guard An and labor leaders while naming Gov Mead and Kincaid in a dispute about removals and authority, with factions tied to a local lodge brotherhood.
A 1819 schedule notes Beattie presents a masque ball and concert at Turner Hall next Saturday evening. The program includes a rendition of He of Koepenick and a Punch and Judy show as part of the eve, with car setup arranged by the committee.
Telegraph reports river on rampage with water level rising at two inches an hour and forecast to hit 54 feet by noon. Officials warn of suspension of raft traffic and abandonment of homes as flood waters threaten bridges and river operations.
Bernardino California January 16 Slim Evans and others face murder charges for a killing a year ago in Botte Montana. Evans identified by witnesses as the man who broke jail at Botte, with pending extradition and arrest proceedings.
A fragmentary report notes Marratt dropped a four cent fee in pieces from a purse on First Avenue. Details are sparse and no injuries are mentioned.
Seconday offers a wide hat selection led by the famed O Hergar Hat. Prices range from 92.50 to 4.00 as auto caps go on discount. Ingar & Barkman also advertise a sale this week with notable savings.
A publication asserts Rose Pastor Stokes argues against unearned wealth and land hoarding. It defends productive labor and condemns parasitic wealth, urging ownership tied to community service and condemning land speculation as harmful to society.
An urban scene on Dee 27 New York shows street life with children playing and neighborssocializing below while on the sixth floor J Phelps Stokes the wealthy settlement worker and his young mistress Rowe Pastor Stokes occupy a quiet apartment. Two desks suggest their workspaces as rooks peek in and the brown interiors reflect wealth and calm amid the busy city.
Three hundred engineers of the Mexican Central railroad announce a strike seeking a wage increase to match the standard pay of engineers in the United States, according to Serippe Telegraph Service from El Paso Texas dated January 16.
The Sultan of Gulu finishes this afternoon and tonight at the Grand, with The Little Duchess by Countess Giga ven Heros opening tomorrow. Robert Lett stars with a large chorus in an elaborate musical, while Yon Yonson comes to Seattle next week as Northern Lights tours. Star Theatre and Geattle offer new acts and songs this week.
The text argues civilization lacking justice between people and criticizes charity as a cover for self interest. It condemns leaders and donors using tainted money and warns of YMCAs teaching "investments" of the spirit for self gain. It asserts Christ’s freedom from greed and urges steadfast stands for economic justice.
Fragmentary text discusses the contrast between pauperized individuals and those who lack support from the community. The excerpt hints at social inequity and the pressure on the poor to depend on the wealthier class or charity.
At the annual meeting the First Baptist church reported expanding usefulness and rising finances. The treasurer noted a stronger monetary standing than ever, with officers elected including Trustess A L Piper Colwing Shank Fred Ernest clerk George H Biggs treasurer W L Livengood and financial secretary A H Dimook.
Major Otto A Case county clerk and Knights of Pythias enthusiast outlines a plan to add 200000 to 300000 men to uniform ranks of fraternal and other nations allied with the United States. He hopes to meet President Roosevelt in person to present the idea.
A railroad line is ordered to be built at once, extending several miles to handle ore supplies for the mining company when operations start at the properties.
The Tanana Mines Railway company purchased the stock of the organization held by White Pass & Yukon. The extension of the line will proceed in the early term, promising cheaper and easier hauling to Cleary and other creeks and accelerating regional development.
Manager B B Brehm of the Washington Logging Brokerage says the cold has delayed operations in nearby camps but does not foresee a serious drop in the season’s log output. Several camps have had to close after water supplies were cut off by frozen pipes.
Lowman Hanford has issued a handsome and intelligent headcount chart listing Washington state officials state senators and congressmen Supreme and superior court judges King County officers and members of the state senate and house now in session at Olympia. A valuable adjunct to an up to date business office.
A St Louis company with $10,006,000 capital forms to dredge Lewes river bed from White Morse to White Horse rapids and to operate dredges in Klondike and White Horse. Operators plan 20 dredges in Yukon within three years.
J Vincent Rosewarne pastor of Union Congregational Church Queen Anne Ave and Galer began last Thursday evening a four part series on The Book of Genesis. The lectures promise unusual interest especially to Sunday school teachers. Rosewarne has wide experience as Bible teacher and lecturer and spoke at the Interstate Chautauqua in Nebraska.
Tomorrow evening at o'clock Mr. Rosewarne will again speak at the largest Chautauqua Bible class meeting in New York, continuing a series of talks.
FP Green a Valencia saloon bartender was found tending bar at 3 46 am on First Ave. Police officers Bannick Denton and Wallandingham stopped him and escorted him to the station where he was booked for violating the 1 o clock closing ordinance.
Bids for the construction of a new life saving tug for Neah Bay will open February 6. The reefel was proposed by Robert Moran of Moran Brow after a presidential commission studying the Valencia wreck met here.
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