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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1907
Page
6
An unclear fragment notes a fee related to guarding duties and cleaning costs, hinting at a dispute over charges. Readable items mention a guard unit and a payment request, with no precise names or dates. The text remains fragmentary but signals financial contention over service fees.
Licensed marriages list couples from Isheno to Emma Campbell in Tacoma and Beattie Widell, with ages and origins. Births logged at several addresses include Voster Foster daughter and Corning Levin daughter, with January 16 dates. Death of Louisa Went, 63, formerly of Walla Walla and Napa, Cal, noted with funeral by Butterworth and Bone.
The Scandinavian-American bank replies in John M. Martin versus Minnie Martin alleging she took $12,000 community funds to Southern California. It admits to holding $3,665.72 of Mrs. Martin’s money on deposit.
The Admiral Hamelin sailed this morning from port for Eaglesia and will move to Tacoma to load grain. The Eureka arrived from San Francisco and shifted to Tacoma to unload cargo this afternoon. The Pennsylvania left Valder last night bound for Seattle with a good load of ore. Wear Brooks Hats, 1731 Second Avenue.
In St Louis court, two girls allegedly plotted to kill Circuit Judge Jesse A McDonald. Ross Well fired from the crowd but missed by two inches as Judge McDonald sat on the bench. Judge McKeonata had just opened court when the girl fired, leaving the scene with tense aftermath.
Tacoma January 18 cross examination of Dr. W. T. Williamson continues as defense aims to diminish his testimony. Judge and court work shown with minor changes to questions and a quiet audience, while defense challenges the credibility of the witness and surrounding statements.
Alki Rainier annexationists abandon plans to form a district including Youngstown Rainier Beach and Alki Point. Rainier Beach residents launch a campaign to join Seattle as part of the Twelfth ward.
The quarterly conference of the First M. E. church met in the Mutual Life building to discuss building on the Fifth and Marion corner but adjourned as the decision could not be finalized.
Members of the Thought club voted to study H. H. Gowen and were invited to discuss the work of the 7] Settlement. The next meeting will be at 1486 Beconday. Mrs. H. D. Moore and a Johnson provide musical selections.
The Seattle Star notes earrings become a fashion craze among debutantes and matrons. Pearls dominate, with two matched pearla units selling for 6000 dollars and others 800 to 2000. Coral, diamonds, turquoise and sapphires in pairs, often with diamonds, price from 100 to 2000. Sizes rise toward pendants reminiscent of great grandmother era.
A short note describes a dental special offering crown cleaning and tooth care. The wording mentions a day special for teeth cleaning and crown checks.
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