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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1908
Page
6
A gathering at the Labor temple on January 28 aims to organize resistance to wage reductions when mills reopen. The prior night’s meeting was preliminary and sparsely attended. Bh Mangan, 154, died yesterday leaving a mother, two brothers and three sisters.
Classified ads show several 4 room cottages and corner lots for sale near Jackson, Ballard Beach, and Boston Harbor area. Prices range from about 500 to 2 000 with down payments and easy terms. Listings include sound view cottages, quarter acre home sites, and farm properties with improvements and nearby amenities.
The Stevens club argued for exclusion of the ioil at a Minerat debate last night, defeating the Nadger club which spoke against it.
The Walromen union held a masquerade ball at the Labor Temple Hall last night attended by several hundred couples.
Chicago educators face a flu like grip outbreak with many teachers calling for substitutes. Principal Merbert H Merrill notes teachers dress in lace and lingerie during severe weather, sparking warnings of transmission to pupils and rising absence rates.
Reports from Vancouver Island and the Pacific coast discuss the British ship Hartfield said to be wrecked after fittings wash ashore. Opinions split among steamshipmen about whether the vessel sank or may still be afloat with a crew of 10 led by Captain Sanderson. The Hartfield sailed from Liverpool bound for this coast.
In the last week wolves have killed at least 245 people across European Russia as packs move from wilderness into populated areas. The brutal winter forces the predators into country roads and outer suburbs of small towns, according to military authorities.
Amos W Scott, wanted on a grand larceny charge, was arrested yesterday in Missoula. Patrolman Dolphin will pursue him. He allegedly stole a diamond ring from Miss 1B Russell Sausage. Fatal sausage incident reported in Monrovia California. Mr Van Wilby is dead and her husband is dying after eating sausage from a local market.
O Gallander a well dressed stranger died after shooting himself in the Tourtat hotel lobby at 10 30 pm. The man cried for forgiveness before firing the shot and several witnesses stood within five feet. A registered receipt in his pocket showed money sent to Miss Mary Johnson of Portland and tailoring tools were found on him.
The street committee heard strong opposition to extending Twentieth Avenue northeast through Avenna Park yesterday afternoon. The proposed path would cross a deep gulch, require a high bridge, and spoil the park’s beauty. the committee took the matter under advisement.
Prosecutor Heney leads the Hall-Maye case alleging land fraud in Portland. Tokio dispatches say no cause for worry about the Japanese fleet. Dan Roberts of Cus ter Washington rancher is missing with foul play suspected. Bevator Piles is in Washington with grip. Cholera outbreak reported in the Philippines. A socialistic movement to impeach Lt. Gov Dunsmuir at Vice torta failed.
In Goldfield the ore strike at 14 feet deep intensifies a long running ownership dispute. Sam Fox, a barber and claimant, stands to gain wealth if successful. Meanwhile in Dublin John Redmond is reelected chairman of the United Irish party forces for the upcoming session.
The Gazelle reports a fierce storm in the southern islands. The British schooner Grown of Denmark was wrecked with all hands lost except one boatman. The Carl, Anna, and Isabella were wrecked but their crews survived.
A historic note claims Soap Lake Soap cleanses and heals all druggists. The brief asserts universal restorative value without detailing methods or sources.
Death notices report Lindsay Gertrude A. Lindsay age 6 of Melrose Place born Jan 14. Ducan B. Ducan 17 of Twenty third Avenue Northwest born Jan 14. Albert A. De Martine 11 of Seventh Avenue born Jan 13. B Pomeroy 31 of Madison Park born Jan 10. B Jordan 50 of Wayside Emergency Hospital born Jan 11. J Brown 73 of East Aloha born Jan 14.
Local advert quotes Theo dore Witte & Co at 1008 int ave promising lowest prices in sporting goods and hardware. The message urges readers not to overpay elsewhere.
Patrick A Brandon, a Seattle locomotive engineer residing at 806 Seventh Ave South, was attacked by robbers in St. Louis yesterday. He resisted their attempt and was knocked unconscious but later found in the street. the assailants missed a large roll of bills he wore in his sock.
A 16 year old girl Selma Keappert who vanished from 500 Weatlake Boulevard on December 30 writes a mother that she is safe, has been adopted by a lawyer, and that her family need not search. She leaves a racial slur laden statement and says the water situation prompts police to probe. Searches of hotels and rooming houses turn up nothing.
Residents in Port Gamble and other Hood Canal towns express dissatisfaction with the Union City to Seattle steamer service. Delays to mail delivery reach up to a full day and overnight travelers lose sleeping berths as the current boats offer no births.
A rancher named D Dickinson from Dickinson North Dakota was found dead in the Great Northern yards at Butte Montana after being drugged robbed and slugged. Police have no clue to the guilty.
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