Seattle urged to host 1907 Christian Endeavor convention
The Star reports steady fundraising since 1907 bid launched with city seal backing by the Chamber of Commerce and local clubs. Contributions flow daily, totaling over 24,000 sought to rival Law’s 25,000 guarantor, as the General Board in New York prepares to decide February 8. Previous donors include The Seattle Star, The Seattle Times, Seattle Produce Association, and many local firms and residents.
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Star
Christian Endeavor Organisation
Thie City
Star of
Seattle
Law
the of Commerce
A Joint Socialist Mass Meeting Held For Memorial
A Sunday gathering organized by the Socialist party and the Industrial Workers of the World is planned to commemorate the St. Peters massacre known as Bloody Sunday. The meeting will take place at Tempec, 4th and Pine, with speeches in Finnish Polish and Yiddish and focus on the January 22, 1905 tragedy.
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WS Aeternational Socialist Bu‘Ras
Masa
Industrial Workers of
Sotempec
4Th
Pine
Tomar
Stening
St. Peters
Calve Delights City In Memorable Concert
The Calve concert tour impressed a crowded audience, with her commanding voice and dramatic presence. John Cort supported the event as promoter, and the performance of Carmen and Habeners drew vehement applause, culminating in encore after encore.
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Belittle
Calve
John Cort
Tle
Calves
Han of
Carmen
End of Concert Draws Bow and Smile From Audience
The finale left the crowd in a final bow and standing ovation. Performers included M. Hewsman with a wide vocal range and sweet tone, Mr. Von Nodren a tad softer in volume, Milx Vermore a standout violinist, and Jeanette Vermorel as violinist soloist. Vermorel impressed with outstanding ability and responded to several encores after her regular number.
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Nembera
Considine Confirms Formation of International Theatrical Co
John Considine confirms a telegraphic report that his film and vaudeville circuits merge into the International Theatrical Co. The group will control 76 playhouses and book talent for 90 weeks coast to coast from Seattle to Cincinnati, with routes through New York and Pennsylvania, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Montana, and California. He plans to depart for New York tonight to finalize arrangements.
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John Considine
International Theatrical Company
Mr. Considine
New York
Seattle
Considine
Orpheum
The
Star
Portland
San Francisco
Tacoma
New Combine
Bijou
Catkosh
Chicago
Sullivan, Considine & Ryan
Nash
Crystal
Mozart
Pennsylvania Family Theatrical
Levy
Wweetern
Pennsylvania
Michigan
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Montana
Canal
Los Angeles
Cincinnati
Ignito Gas Mantle Lights Itself
Advertisement notes a self lighting gas mantle called Ignito with a simple switch on. Price listed as 40 conte. Location references Piper Taft at 1024 Second Ave. Includes concise product claim and contact pointer.
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Ignito
Price
Piper
Taft
Second Ave
Wee
Slewatt
Yeaterday
Sakamoto Visited by U S Secret Service in Tacoma
Sakamoto, a member of the Sumada gang, was arrested days ago and was visited in Tacoma yesterday by Captain Mell of the United States Secret Service. He faces a long Monday afternoon appearance before United States Commissioner Bridges.
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Sakamoto
Tacoma
Mell
United States Secret Service
Sumada
States
Bridges
Loss of King David and Queen City survivors at sea near Vancouver
Victoria reports details of the December wrecks near Nootka Sound and Bajo Potat reefs. The King David is a total loss after a long gale that drove it ashore, while the Queen City continues to search for missing officers and crew led by Captain Davidson. Survivors struggled to signal rescuers as seas remained thick and perilous.
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Bajo Potat
King David
Davidsom
Wolstein
Cape Kate
J. Nogers
P. A. Sorrenson
H. G. Ray
John Poda
Evan Jones
Martin Pederson
Queen City
Donald Mackay
Quataine
Davidson
Mathew Turner
Boole to Leave Geοrge Boole Resigns Hardware Post
George Boole, vice president of Schwebacher Hardware since January 1, 1899, will resign after the stockholders meeting in February. Leo Sehwabacher becomes second vice president. Boole’s stake reverts to the Sehwabachers. He plans to start his own business, likely in Seattle, returning to hardware. Boole previously led Union Hardware Metal Works in Los Angeles and worked with Durham Carrigan Hayden in San Francisco.
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George Boole
Schwebacher Hardware Company
Wil
Leo. SR. Sehwabacher
Behwabachers
Boole
Seattle
Union Hardware @ Metal Works
Los Angeles
Durham, Carrigan & Hayden Company
San Francisco
Roosevelt letters reveal Mackay rep ready to testify
President Roosevelt released correspondence with M. H. Mackay of Mackay Engineering. Mackay states his on site representative is willing to return to testify that government engineers on the isthmus were misrepresented.
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Washington, D.C
Roosevelt
M. H. Mackay
Mackay Engineering Company
New York
Mackay
Rebels Control Key Ports in Caucasus Region
Jan 2 report states rebels hold Matoum Guria and Port Imeretia while government sends troops and warships. Clerks replace sailors on ships due to distrust as General Linevitch plans to discuss maintaining an army in Manchuria next year.
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St, Peteranurg
Matoum
Guria
Port Imeretia
Sene
Linevitch
Manchur
Portland Crew Reaches Bertha After Wreck Recovery
The steamer Bertha arrived carrying the Portland crew including Captain Lindquist, mate, stewards, and ten seamen. The Bertha also brought 140 tons of copper ore to Tacoma Smelter, 1065 boxes of fish, and furs from Kodiak. Lindquist says the Portland is not seriously damaged and will be raised without much trouble.
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Bertha
Lindquist
Het
Parcer
Portland
Tacoma
A. K. Heathon
Latouche
Kodiak
Violet Carleton At Port Townsend Under Alias Mrs Carleton
Violet Carleton, believed to have died by her own hand after a presumed heartbreak, visited Port Townsend last December with her sweetheart Dan Carleton. The pair registered at a Port Townsend hotel under the name Mrs Carleton attracting attention during their stay.
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Violet Fearless
Dan Carleton
Port Townsend
Port Townend
Mra. Carleton
Train Robber Suspect James Moore Detained in North Yakima Case
Police believe street car hold up in North Yakima and other recent robberies may be connected to James Moore. Detective Adams had Moore shadowed a week and arrested him after the assault. Moore allegedly confessed to several local thefts though he denies involvement in the latest robbery. Two confessions are supported by evidence. At Pittsburgh the old city hall and market burned destroying property worth about 125000.
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James Moore
North
Yakima
Adams
Moore
Thie
Mt. Leute
Raymond West Drowns in Eel River Near Ukiah California
Raymond West a Seattle youth and standout athlete of local high school fame drowned in the Eel River near Ukiah California. He disappeared after his small boat capsized and was seen to struggle with cramps before sinking. A searching party is planned with a substantial reward offered for recovery of the body.
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Raymond FP
Seattle
Hel River
Ukiah
Callavt
Went
Frederick Went
West & Wheeler
Prevent
Los Angeles
Busnena
Young West
West
N. McCullough
Meattie
Mr. West
San Francisco
Minor
Much
Stanford University
Stanford
Alaska
Eel River Light & Power Company
Raymond West
Phi Sigma Fraternity
Noah sues Beattie Electric for damages after crash
William Noah filed a suit seeking 30000 dollars against Beattie Electric for 90009 dollars in personal damages after a car crash on Wiret Ave in Dallard on November 8. Noah was thrown from the vehicle and sustained injuries.
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William Noah
Mustimeinet
Beattie Electric Company
Noah
Av. Dallard
Stewart's Reasons Delayed Mail At Georgetown Route
Postmaster George O. Pened says delays in Stewart's mail are not the department's fault and may stem from address changes. He explains how letters move through offices, with dates and routing to confirm receipt, departure, and final delivery. A related note mentions Ignito Gas Mantles ad and a local business listing.
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George O
Poictmaster
Georgetown
West Seattle Bluff Faces Radical Repair Plan After Big Slide
City council weighs heavy cost for pilings and bulkheads to halt ongoing earth caving on the bluff above West Seattle. Five years of underground springs have weakened the area since the major slide, with work to extend street car tracks and three new houses planned nearby and more building hopes rising. Mrs. Georg Fiset moves into a Turner avenue residence as development climbs.
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West
Seattle
Whitelsey Mt
South St
Alki Point
Edward Bennett
Treadwell Mining Company
Douglas Island
Alaska
Diamond Robbery Reported At Morris Residence
J DP Morris of 131 2nd Ave North reported at 8:50 this morning that a trunk in his home was broken open and jewelry stolen including a diamond ring valued at 40 dollars a diamond stud worth 60 dollars and a 20 dollar gold piece. The family had recently moved from 727 Marion and left the trunk in the hallway. The theft was suspected to have occurred during the moving confusion and was not found until late last night when the trunk was opened and the complaint filed this morning.
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J. DP. Morris
2Nd Av. N
Marion
Morris
Neighboring residents report two break ins on Spruce Street
A thief broke into a house and a neighboring home at 923 EK Spruce and W P Hoffman during the 11 to midnight hour using a jimmy on the windows. Hoffman reports loss of small jewelry.
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A. Gustafeon
EK. Spruce
W. P. Hoffman
Hoffman
Thief Ransacks Two Houses Before Alarm Is Raised
Gustafson could not state exact losses as both houses were completely ransacked. The thief made noise during getaway, alerting Hoffman but not in time to catch him. Hoffman immediately raised the alarm.
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Gustafson
Hoffman
Seattle business men own fine homes on Queen Anne Hill
The Star features Mr Williams and his new Seattle home at 1701 Fourth Ave north on East Queen Anne Hill. From the residence the Cascade Range Mount Rainier and Mount Baker, Lakes Washington Union and Puget Sound are visible with no obstruction. Williams has been in Seattle business about three years, illustrating rapid energy and enterprise.
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Seattle
The
Star
Williams
Queen Anne Hill
Fourth Ave
Cascade Range
Rainer
Baker
Washington
Union
Puget Sound
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Georg Fiset
Turner Av
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Frost King
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