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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1907

Page

7

Seattle Meneye P G L Nine to Enter Coast League

Portland official J McCredie arrives in Seattle to discuss a Pacific Coast league team for Seattle. He and Will G McRae seek a local ballpark site and confirm the league will finance a Seattle nine if the city does not act. They plan to stay a week to arrange a manager and park between Seattle and Mt Rainier.

W. McCredie Port Wee Ie Bathie City Dugdale Portlands Jas Seattle Portland Will G. McRae Portland Oregonian Judge McCredie Joe Schlampf the Star Pacific Coast League Ale Mt. Rainier McCredie Civic Pride

Northwest Growers' Association Annual Convention Opens

Fruit growers gathered at Everett for the State Horticultural convention as 100 members from five commonwealths expected. The 14th Northwest Growers' meeting opened this morning at the McCarthy dry goods building with plans for exhibits delayed until tomorrow.

Everett State Horticultural Acts Northwest Growers’ Association McCarthy Dry Goods Prowering & Hall George B. Kittinger Seat We Produce Association Commonwealthe

Bot freeze if they are inestalled SG i

Reading unclear fragment mentions a plumbing company and phone contacts. The readable portion notes a company name implied as Brows Plumbing Co and references two phone numbers. No dates, places, or outcomes are evident.

SG i. Brows Plumbing Co

Jones seeks special administrator for Melody Choir estate

W G Jones, son in law of the late Dexter Horton, petitions to be appointed special administrator in the Melody Choir estate. The hearing is set for tomorrow in Judge Albertson's court. McClure and McClure represent the heirs who intend to contest the will and have offered a memorial for Rimelf and his dog.

W. G. Jones Dexter Horton Melody Choir Tommorrow Albertson McClure & MetClure Rimeelf Dog

Inhuman Allegations Against Seattle Saloon Keeper

Mrs Florence B Cronin sues James Cronin a Seattle saloon owner at 166 Cherry St alleging six months of drunken cruelty threats to kill and improper disposal of estate She names Uncle Joe a diamond broker and Hartley O Newalm as co defendants asking restraining order to halt transfers and $76 monthly alimony

Seattle Superior Florence B. Cronin James Cronin Nevada Cherry St. Con Cronin Joe Hartley O. Newalm Acton

Water Supply Endangered

Superintendent Youngs warns that keeping water furcete open at night risks pipe freezing and water waste. He advises turning off outside taps and letting interior outlets drain to prevent leaks and conserve the city's water supply.

Youngs

Realty Sales Spark Seattle Apartments Boom

The Puget Mill company sold part of a half block from Madison to Boyleston Avenue for 150 000, with 20 feet of street frontage. A three story apartment project at 1612 Boylston Avenue, with 15 units, is planned at an estimated 60 000. Walter Edwards bought the southeast corner of Fourth and Mercer for 14 500. George Vanderveer acquired the Dearborn Street frontage between 11th and 12th avenues for 40 000.

Puget Mill Company J. R. Welty Madison Bummit Boyteten Av Boylston Av Wm. Gottstein Dexter Horton Bank Walter Edwards Fourth and Mercer Beacon Place Company George Vanderveer Dearborn St

Walter Wallace to Face Hearing Over Missing Race Tickets

Walter Wallace, a young man, agreed to sell two race tickets but did not disclose their location. He will be given a hearing before Judge Gordon tomorrow to address the matter.

Walter Wallace Gordon

Fishermen's Protective Association Meeting Held in Puget Sound

Local report notes the annual meeting of the Pacific Coast Fishermen's Protective Association is taking place this afternoon at the secretary's Puget Sound branch office.

Pacific Coast Fishermen's Protective Association Puget Sound

Charles Day Injured After Fall Near Madison Street

Charles Day, seed 65, slipped on the pavement at Madison street while alighting from a Madison street cable car and sustained several cuts about the head. He was taken to Shaw's Pharmacy and attended by Dr. P. W. With.

Charles Day Seconday Madison St Madison S.t Shaw P. Ww

Notice of disassociation from Knights of the Forest

The undersigned announce they are not connected with a certain insurance order known as Knights of the Forest and have never been partners or members. If their names were used in connection with the order it was without their knowledge or consent. Ernest F. Pecket and G. F. Fenwick.

Knights of the Forest

Oregon Specialist in Thompson Trial

Dr. W. T. Williamson of Portland, a mental disease specialist, testified in the Thompson trial disputing the defense. He described paranoia and dementia praecox as distinct, noting paranoids often do not attempt crimes and that schizophrenia-like symptoms appear late in life. The trial featured tense cross examinations and conflicting testimony from nurse Mrs. Ellenland and other witnesses, shaping the defense’s position.

Star Tacoma W. T. Williamson Portland Willamette University Williamson Inleva Miller Eve Wo Chester Thompson

Interstate commissioners visit Seattle over railway rate complaint

Two members of the Interstate Commerce Commission arrive in Seattle to hear Spokane’s complaint about discrimination in railway rates. They have held sessions in Spokane and will proceed to Battle after meeting witnesses gathered by a Seattle agent.

Interstate Commerce Commission Seattle Spokane Cormmis Sioners M. Lane Charlee A Seattle Chamber of Commerce BB. Yandell Chamber of Commerce Han Mot McKetale Sion

Nebraska Club Banquets in Bryan and Mia Bryan Evening

Nebraska residents and families are invited to a 7 to 8 pm banquet at the Elka on the top floor of the Alaska building before a lecture at the Coliseum that same evening. Attendees are urged to arrive by 7 o'clock sharp with a social time planned afterward for those staying.

Mia Bryan Elka Alaska Nebraska Coliseum Spe

City club seeks to build largest state organization

An appeal invites members to unify the club and expand its presence in the city, aiming to become one of the state’s largest organizations through collective effort and active participation.

Seattle Electric owes city large back sum

A statement filed with the city comptroller shows Seattle Electric Company owes Beat the amount of 43446.61 dollars, calculated from 2 percent of gross receipts.

Seattle Electric Company

James Ash Buried at South City Cemetery

James Ash aged 54 died at his home on Twentyfourth South yesterday afternoon from heart disease. Funeral services were held at 2:30 today at the Bonney-Wateon undertaking parlors. Interment followed in Mt. Pleasant cemetery.

James Ash Bonney-Wateon Undertaking Mt. Pleasant Cemetery

Morgan Jr Denies Rumor Of Father's Illness

New York January 16 J P Morgan Jr denies circulating rumor that his father J P Morgan senior is seriously ill. The denial came amid intense market chatter as investors awaited further word on the financier's health.

Scrippe Special Service New York J. P. Morgan, Jr

Reduced streetcar service hits Beattie Electric network

GARNERVIKT I REDUCED one half of the ordinary street car service on the Beattie Electric trolley lines in the city and a car every two hours on the Seattle Tacoma interurban and Kenton branch to the sum total of the street car situation today. The frost damage to the company plant at electron has cut power supply. Mayor Moore offers to supply power from the municipal plant to restore service and lighting.

Beattie Electric Seattle-Tacoma Kenton Electron Snoqualmile Company Moore

Arminge Sued for Divorce by Wife in Tacoma Suit

Hl. A. Arminge, wealthy timber owner and chief stockholder in the Washington Oyster Co., is charged with infidelity in a divorce suit filed by his wife. She names Mrs. A. C. Lewin of Tacoma, seeking $100 a month alimony and $750 in attorney fees.

Hl. A. Ameinge Washington Oyster Company Mra. Armringe Mra. A. C. Lewin Tacoma

Telegraph Firms Probed for Message Delivery Charges

At the Chamber of Commerce meeting a committee was appointed to investigate charges by telegraph companies for delivering messages. A second committee was also named to examine the new building ordinance.

Chamber of Commerce Arso

Damage suit filed over theater shutdown and unpaid contracts

F L Hunt sues Castre Garden Theater company and manager of Amaden Opera for 2400 dollars after Castle Garden, to stage The Governor's Wife for 70, closed after two weeks due to expenses. Plaintiffs claim damages of 2400 dollars. Taylor company cites three stockholders Holden Taylor and Cook unpaid. unable to meet the amount.

F. L. Hunt Castre Garden Theater Company Hunt Amaden Opera Company Castle Garden Taylor Company Dantel Holden Charles A. Taylor Ralph Cook

Advertising Bill Demands Full Annual Statements

In Sacramento on January 16 the California Press association backed a bill in the assembly to compel all insurance and banking companies to advertise annually in every town they operate their complete annual financial statements.

Serives Sacramento Cal California Pree, Association Assembly

Ohio River Cuts New Channel Near Evansville

Evansville Indiana reports the Ohio River near danger stage and cutting a new channel above the city. residents prepare to flee as water works face destruction.

Evansville Ind Ohio

Simon Guegenheim Resigns From American Smelting Refining

The emet ter trust headquarters in New York reports Simon Guegenheim has resigned from all official relations with the American Smelting & Refining company. The resignation is accepted and he will retire from all other active business engagements.

New York Emetter Trust Simon Guegenheim American Smelting & Refining Company

How old is your husband dear

A brief quoted exchange from Figaro notes a wife asking about her husband’s age and remarking on their years of difference. The line highlights humor about age gaps in marriage and couples.

Figaro

Fears Parents Are Lost Here Report From City

George L. Parker and his elderly parents went to the Owl restaurant on Miretav Street last night and left there at supper. This morning at 4 40 Parker reported to police that his parents had not returned. The couple, both strangers in the city, were staying with Parker at the Deastmore hotel. Mr Parker is 70 and Mrs Parker is 66 or 65.

George L. Parker Owl Miretav Deastmore Mr. Parker Mrs. Parker

Accident claims life in Port Townsend revolver mishap

Port Townsend report states 16 January that Andrew Knutson, died two hours after being shot above the heart while examining a revolver. Harle Robinson held the weapon at the time. no blame attached to him.

Star Special Service Port Townsend Andrew Knutson Harle Robinson Rob

Borah Chosen for United States Senate Seat

Boise January 16 legislature elected W. E. Borah to the United States senate to succeed Senator Dubois. Borah, an able lawyer, was born in Idaho.

Beries Telegraph Service Boise Idah W. EB. Borah United States Senate Dubois Borah Iibola

Real Estate Slump Eases at Laurelhurst Amid Weather Delays

Laurelhurst owners Paul Murphy Joseph McLaughlin and Frank Mead report sales since year start exceed expectations despite cold weather and snow. They defer price increases to January 25 to accommodate buyers unable to visit property. Improvements include a $26,060 cement sidewalk contract and a new eight inch water main. A luxury yacht project and boat house facilities are nearly finished for a future waterborne link between Madison Park and Laurelhurst.

New England Puget Sound Paul C. Murphy Joseph RR. McLaughlin Frank F. Mead Laurelhurst Madison Park Bay Laurelhurst Peninsula United States Laurelburst

Fortunes Made in Business Property

The Trustee Company promotes unit ownership of Seattle business property inviting investments from $100 to $100,000. Central, rapidly growing districts offer steady rental returns and long term value growth, with properties Nos. 4 5 and 6 highlighted and limited units left in No. 4.

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