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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1907

Page

3

Columbia City Favors Annexation Move

The council plans to introduce a resolution for an election to permit annexation by the larger city. The attorney lacked papers at the last meeting, delaying action. Officials expect unanimous passage at the next meeting and rapid submission to a vote. Columbia, incorporated 14 years, with about 2,000 residents, stresses growth rather than poverty as the motive.

Columbia Chickering and Kimball and Story @ Clark

Woman Society Hosts Night at Home of Association Leader

Jenning Viryan and husband attend a guest night hosted by the Association at the home. Guests at table include Mrs. L. R. Beeartua, Mrs. Fr. G. Dorety, Mrs. Towne, Miss Mueller, Miss Kiler, Miss Pierce, Miss Keith, and Miss Perry. Presiding were Mrs. W. M. Piett and Mrs. W. Sumner with Miss Chilbery and Miss Mann. Dining room attendants named Miss Curtin, Miss Anderton, Miss Jameson, Miss Krombick, Miss Charlotte Perry, and Miss Dungan.

Jenning Viryan Ypar Jon Association of Yma Ballerd G Dorety Mra W. R. Towne Mies Mueller Mies Kiler Misa Peirce Misa Keith Mine Ahnefeldt Mise Perry W. HM. Piett HM. W. Sumner Mies Chilbery Mies Mann Miss Curtin Mise Anderton Miee Jameson Mise Krombick Charlotte Perry Mies Dungan

Roosevelt Panama Canal Message Published With Illustrations

President Roosevelts special message to Congress on the Panama Canal has been issued in an unillustrated edition available from the Government Printing Office in Washington for 66 cents per copy. The work is a thorough treatment with appendixes and 246 full page illustrations, presenting a textbook like reference on a topic of world interest.

Roosevelt Congress Panama Canal Government Printing Office Washington, D. C

Michigan's Big Senatorial Fight Involving Atwood and Rows

The piece outlines Michigan political strife centered on Republican figures Atwood and Rows, detailing Atwood's rise from lumber camps to railroad work and public service, and Rows' path to state railroad commissioner. It notes campaign funds, temper, and governance style, with mentions of Governor Miter and Tip nickname politics.

Republican Candt Crenesa Republicar Atwood Railroad Railroad Spears Michigan Aew Arther Hitt University of Michigan Minnesota Canada Miter Anavy Care Tip

Divorce Petition Alleges Bigamy in North Dakota Case

Eva M. Adams seeks a decree of divorce from William T. Adams in superior court accusing him of bigamy. She states they lived together in good faith while he had an undivorced wife in Montana. She asks for custody of their adopted child Marjorie and restoration of her maiden name Bosworth.

North Dakota Eva M. Adams William T. Adama

Man Killed by Switch Engine Identified as Frank W. Hall

The workman crushed Wednesday morning by a Columbia Puget Sound bound engine was identified yesterday as Frank W. Hall, 24, of Ballard. He was married in Green Lake and left behind a widow and several brothers. his body was identified at Bonney Watson morgue.

Columbia & Puget

Seattle sale showcases $168 suits at Hutchinnen Co

Seattle shoppers respond to a large sale promoting fashionable suits priced at 168 dollars. The W Kh Hutchinnen Co advertises new up to date clothing lines and broad selection to attract many customers.

Seattle W. Kh. Hutchinnen Co

Murder at Penticton Jewellers Shop

Police report A jeweller W. Zimmerman is found dead in a Penticton shop after a confrontation with a robber. Hatchet wound to the forehead indicates the thief killed Zimmerman during a robbery. Zimmerman known in Vancouver and Victoria for his work.

Vancouver B.C W. Zimmerman Penticton Okanagan Valley British Columbia Zimmerman Victoria

Street Committee Recommends Dexter Extension Ordinance

The street committee of the city council votes to pass an ordinance extending Dexter Avenue from the current terminus at Denny Way across private property to the corner of Beacon Street and Blanchard Street. The extension will be a 100 foot street with an easy grade, linking Denny Park and East Queen Anne to upper and second avenues and parts of the waterfront.

City Corncil Dexter Dennyway Beconday Blanchard At Epee Denny Park Queen Anne Secondays

Washington Symphony Association forms from orchestra

The Washington Symphony Association evolves from the symphony orchestra linked to the Choral Symphony Society. The 40‑member ensemble will assist at a Grand concert Sunday afternoon.

Washington Symphony Association la Musical Club Tn — T Ta Theymphony Orchestra Seabee Choral Symphony Society Grand

Capt. J G Johnson Narrowly Escapes Drowning In Canal

Capt J G Johnson of a W ton motor boat nearly drowned in Hooda canal yesterday while trying to force his boat through a two inch thick tees. The rear of Wan 0 was badly damaged and sank. Johnson and his chief engineer reached shore in a row boat.

J. G. Johnson Hooda Canal

Musical Carnival and Ball at Turner Hall

Tomorrow night the Seattle Lieferkranga will present a musical carnival and masque ball at Turner hall. The grand march will begin at six oclock, followed by a novel musical entertainment.

Seattle

Bargain Prices Hit London Clothier Storefront

Fragmentary ad notes markdowns on ladies muslin garments and corset covers at a London shop. It mentions muslin underwear for children and a location on Becond Avenue with price hints like $2.50 reduced to $1.08 and a value tag of 36a.

Inter London

New Companies Steal Serv Olympia Saw 187

New articles of incorporation filed with the secretary of state list several firms. Spring Hill Fuel company of Avattle with $2,000 in capital and trustees John P. Jacobson Allien Edwardes and 8. 8. Langland. Weinhoff Chemical company of Aeattle with $1,000 and trustees H. W. L. Gardiner . H. Winders. Ragley Cannon Pederson Investment company of Beattie with $60,000 and trustees Max Ragley L. Cannon Hans Pederson. Kaahwitua Alaska Copper Mining.

Hans Pederson Kaahwitua-Alaska Copper Mining

Exclusive hat sale at Lueger and Barkman

Advertisement touts limited time hat sale with prices 2 66 and 8 60 at Lueger and Barkman exclusive hattery located at 1410 Recondav Beattie Washington.

Lueger & Barkman Recondav Beattie Wash

Company Names and Trustees Listed in Beattle Deals

A partial listing shows Seattle based firms and trustees including Citizens' Trustee Company of Beattle with $20,000, Office Machine Company of Beattle $4,000, and individuals Coleman William R B Godfrey L H Gray F Nott H Nott John F Roberts Ceo D Kent George G Howes Jr involved in sales.

Bishop Moore Address At Madison Street Methodist

Monday evening the 20 Mentile Methodist Episcopal churches hold a reception for Bishop Mahop David H. Moore at Madison Street Methodist Church. Rev Grant Stewart leads the gathering with presiding by Rev W C Harrington. Judge George B. Morris and Rev W H W Keen deliver welcomes. Bishop Moore will speak and Miss Lewie will sing. The bishop is in Seattle for new church enterprises.

Mentile Methodist Episcopal David HH. Moore Madison St. Methodist Church Grant Stewart Rey. W. C. Harrington D. C Beattie George B. Morris W. H. W. Keen First Methodist Episcopal Church

Logger Killed by Falling Tree in Nova Scotia Man from Camp

McLane Cameron, 23, a logger at Hobi's camp near South Bend, was killed yesterday when a tree fell. The Nova Scotia native was unmarried and had worked at the camp.

Star South Bend McLane Cameron Hobi Nova Scotia

Russian official assassinated in Smolensk incident

Smolensk report states M. Krellan the rural administration chief was shot by a schoolboy named Borlookoff as he left a concert hall. An attending officer killed the assailant immediately.

Periops Telegraph Service Smolensk M. Krellan Borlookoff Krellan

County Surveyor Reports Road Work Expenditures

The county spent 151,019.26 on road work with 104,626.28 for contracts 40,196.19 for bridges and wharves 6,198.79 for rights of way. Seven new wharves were built six received repairs and piling. Flood damage to roads and bridges was about 100,000 to restore normal conditions.

Valentine - E - A Stonera Valentine India

Ho Chee Knocked Out After Washington Street Fight

In a local colony quarrel at 418 Washington St. Ho Chee, a well known Chinaman, was knocked unconscious after Bam Jim struck him with a silver mounted pipe. Bam Jim was overpowered by the antagonist’s friends and kept in a closet until police arrived. A family is alleged to have instigated the fracas.

Ho Chee Bam Jim Washington St

Famine Horror Worsens in Central China

Dispatches from Shanghai report rising famine horrors in central China with mounting distress and worsening conditions. Victims face severe hunger as relief efforts struggle to reach affected areas.

Victoria Shanghai Central China

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