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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1908
Page
7
United Press reports a lynching attempt where a Black man abducted near a sheriff’s route was hanged to a tree but survived. Officers found him alive and he was jailed. authorities expect his recovery. The incident drew immediate attention from lawmen and the public.
A Mexican laborer near the Tacoma wharf was shot in the cheek and neck by a would be robber who fled as police arrived. Two youths suspected as novices are at large. Thornely, a 18 year resident with a wife and two children, underwent surgery but the bullet remains unfound. doctors say recovery is uncertain.
The Kaiser attended a ball at Pr Albert’s home in disguise staying until sunrise before removing his mask. The event startled attendees who did not recognize the German ruler until late. Also notes Pittsburg stock exchange set to reopen January 27. Presidential nominations list Whitting as Skagway postmaster and Miller at Valdez Alaska.
Birth announcements list several newborns with parents and addresses: Hatch To wife of C J Hatch 2215 Eighth Jan 20 a son, Mason To wife of EK Mason Seattle Jan 15 a daughter, Dahl To wife of H Dahl 234 Eighth Av North Jan 17 a daughter, Young To wife of G Young 122 John Jan 19 a son.
Death notices list Wirte W A Wirte aged 2 date of death January 14 2012 with residence on Fifteenth Avenue West.
A newspaper notice announces a $15 clearance on all suits overcoats and cravenettes in stock. Garments formerly priced up to 30 or 35 dollars are offered at 15 dollars with a wide range of sizes including extra longs long stouts short stouts and youths.
George F Haseell Republican candidate outlines law enforcement aims in Seattle Beattie. pledges to enforce gambling and Sunday closing if public sentiment shifts. Also reports on Coliseum comedy, patter acts, Russian dancers, News boys quartet, and Wax figures at Eden Musee with Florence Roberts in Zira and Shams at Moore theatre.
Jas Hebeau and Fred Holmes were found shot in their Salt Creek ranch home near Hayfork Cal. Both victims were in bed with no sign of a robbery motive. about $100 lay undisturbed on the table. No clues or motive identified.
Nell Pickerell spent the night in custody again after being arrested in Tacoma while wearing boys clothing. Police note she has long resisted feminine attire and has faced repeated fines and imprisonment, with orders to leave town or take work, and she was released this morning.
United Press reports in Cincinnati that U S Senator Foraker has surrendered to the Taft faction. He arrived from Washington and said the state convention call is legal and unjustly burdensome. Delegates to the state convention will support Taft, while congressional districts may choose independently.
A melodramatic comedy titled A Chicago Tramp is showing all week at the Third Avenue Theatre. The production promises broad humor and brisk incidents as audiences flock to the venue.
The Lyric theatre lists an all week burlesque show titled The Real Estate Brokers. Variety entertainment headlines the venue with an ongoing run and guest performers.
Market notes list a wide range of goods with prices for lard, cranberries, butter and fish. Fresh produce includes potatoes onions beets carrots cucumbers spinach cabbage and citrus with varied per unit and per sack rates. Nuts fruits and dried goods are priced per pound or per dozen as shown.
At 36.50 are nine suits that earlier this season carried price tags from 49.00 to 85.00. Several shades of purple blue green red and brown are shown on the second floor.
Discounted selections for ages 6 to 12 feature Peter Thompson Sailor Suspender Russian Dutch and French styles in linens piques chambrays and ginghams. Prices cut from former tags to as low as 1.38 for dresses and 1.69 for some 12.50 to 3.38 ranges. Heavy pique guimpes for winter wear are included in the sale.
The listing shows fruits and produce with prices: cocoanuts at 16 to 7e each, Brazil pods 15¢ each, oranges 16e per dot, 30035¢ per box, honey products including Yakima honey $1.50 per gallon and candied honey 20¢ per lb, fresh flowers such as carnations 6c per dozen, roses $1 per dozen, violets 25¢ per bunch, chrysanthemums 60c per dozen, hyacinths 14e per dozen.
Benevolent Society holds a dance and card party at Concordia Senior Informal on Wednesday January 29. University of Washington senior class plans an informal dance in the gym on January 7. Mile Blebois lectured in French on Alphonse and Earnest Daudet at St Francis. Ladies Auxiliary to the Letter Carriers hosts a social at 1610 Warren Ave. Iowa Society of Seattle to meet January 30 at Commercial Room. Retail Clerks union plans a costume ball at Egg Temple on February 6. Ladies Aid circle G meets January 3 at 2189 North 68th Street. Seattle Symphony Orchestra to perform January 28 at Moore Theatre with Bosiafieff Rose as soloist. Junior Prom preparations underway.
The annual junior prom will be held Friday evening at Christensen’s Broadway Hall. The prom committee is chaired by Miss Arsula Hughes with members Orvis Gladden Eugene Meacham Laura Taylor and Harold Hartman. Rumors suggest pleasant surprises will enhance the dancers’ evening.
George W. Austin of New York sought a restraining order against Secretary Cortelyou to prevent allotment of 21 million dollars in Panama canal bonds to certain banks. Justice Gould of the DC Supreme Court denied the request.
Bes sie Bottini an 18 year old from San Rafael was found dead with a crushed skull near Miller station three miles from San Rafael. Police say the cause of death is unknown. She had left the Carson Glove factory to visit her brother after catching the 4:30 train. Her body was discovered a mile up the road.
Persistent reports say William A. Clark of Montana may be the government’s star witness in the suit to break up the Southern Pacific and Union Pacific combination. His testimony would recount Harriman’s alleged wresting of control of the San Pedro Los Angeles and Salt Lake road.
The Central Passenger Association roads inform western and southwestern links they will not participate in homeseekers' excursions for 1905. The final excursion involving central lines is February 18, after which they exit the homeseeker business.
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