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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1907
Page
3
Fragmentary text references R E Lee Washington alumni Confederate leader birth anniversary dates and military actions including Appomattots and Lexington vague biographical snippets mentioning Andrew Jackson and Mary Ran among scattered names and places.
A Virginia centennial tribute to Gen. Robert E. Lee linked to Wash ington University’s alumni. The piece recalls Lee's Civil War leadership and his postwar role as a college president who shaped a united nation by guiding education in the South and the West. The centennial celebration honors his five years as president and the 900 students enrolled.
Prom Gen. BR. EB. Lee writes that restoring peace and harmony is the duty of every citizen and urges those teaching the young to set an example of submission to authority as he accepts the Washington College presidency.
Canadian press summary notes Swettenham provoking telegraph briefs amid Kingston turmoil and British recall. Entries cover Lincoln Nebraska farm sale, Dr J T Lee death, Tacoma inspector meeting, cockfight case, navy clerk appointment, Ireland secretary change, Aberdeen building deal, Tang o Maru rebel reports, Paris Esperanto lectures, Palouse town North Hooper, Japanese coolie inspection, Chehalis murder case, Bishop Keator return, dying Hindu in Vancouver, and Manchuria negotiations.
B McGreevy offers piano tuning service with twenty years of experience. Tuning fee listed as 2.56 dollars. Call North 1521 for appointments.
Readable fragments show bed spreads offered in full size with fringed edges and pattern variations. Prices listed around 81 to 85 dollars with multiple close values. No clear seller name or date available.
I A Nadeau director general of the Alaska Yukon Pacific exposition left the city in December on a tour of New England states. He met the premier general and governor general of Canada and secured promises to aid in making the fall a grand success and to obtain state appropriations. He then went to Washington to confer with state delegates in Congress about federal funding before returning home delayed by a railroad hold up.
Mrs Hemberg of 12 Thirty secondly reported to police that Myrtle Morris aged 19 was missing after she did not return home as expected. She returned before morning explaining she had been at a friend's house.
The first carload of one hundred fine horses, valued at 41 600 dollars, arrived today from the mountains for O H Holcomb. Dr Anne K Russell seeks a new trial in the Charles Johnson horsewhipping suit after a 1000 dollar verdict was issued. Perkina of the Allen lodging house at 312 Fifth Ave went to work this morning without tobacco.
The report details John F Stevens to be appointed chairman of the canal commission and notes Theodore P Bhonts resignation to become president of the Interborough Metropolitan company. Also covered are local incidents including thefts and a court hearing set for January 28.
Reported stealthy initiative with Guggenheims backing a new interurban electric line extending from Tacoma toward Beattie and Rainier valley. Pacific Traction Company already operates Tecoma American Lake line and aims to Olympia Portland. rights acquired to Henton and toward Beattie with crews surveying southern segments.
Juneau reports the Alaska Steamship Company steamer Jefferson may need towing from Ketchikan to Beattie after arriving on its first northbound voyage as an off-berth. The vessel burned five barrels more oil daily than estimated, causing engine trouble and several anchors. Seattle officials are expected to send a tug to tow the Jefferson southward.
A profile of Norris Brown, sweeping from relative obscurity to Nebraska’s U S Senate bid. The piece notes his rapid rise from attorney general to favored candidate, his defeat of Edward Rosewater, and his expected formal nomination by the legislature. Brown, described as young and ambitious, is set to replace Millard in the Senate.
A young woman named Miss Sadie Martin had an epileptic fit near Pike Street this forenoon. In the fall she broke her nose and was helped to a car by bystanders before going home unattended.
A sale offers heavy Quilted Comforters of cheesecloth trimmed with pale pink or blue Saxony at $1.50. Wool Knickerbockers in 2 to 4 years sizes are marked down one third from $6.50 to a reduced price.
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