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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1907
Page
3
The council balked as the mayor's police powers stayed intact amid a feud over a license bill. A revised ordinance surfaced in drafts, but a timely presentation never occurred. The Sherman bond veto was sustained, and the effort stalled without passage or further action.
A Wall Street scene reports a preacher holding a daily street service near 26 Wall Street. He reads scripture via telephones and wires, inviting investors and brokers to prayer as the market opens. A broker recounts temptation and recovery, with another convert a woman whose husband is nearby.
Fragmentary OCR mentions a sale or promotion at Bartels Red Crowe G10 Second Ave. Electrix referenced. Names and details are unclear but indicate promotional items and prices tied to a local business listing.
Lovie Lonwald, a Manila Bay veteran hailed for heroism under Admiral Dewey, is found dead in the desert near San Bernardino California. His body lies buried in parched sand with camp kit scattered and cactus breaks marking a futile search for water. Lonwald’s daring deeds were widely reported in newspapers nationwide.
The West Seattle council awarded the first and second plaza sidewalk contract to Lane & Peterson of Seattle for 45000 dollars. W H Cronnell was elected to succeed Councilman D G Campbell who is leaving the city.
The article discusses the revival of two piece outfits featuring a box jacket and skirt in various colors and textures. It notes warmth from optional lining, pliable fabrics, and trends toward un stiffened jackets. Describes a box jacket with a straight front, wrist sleeves, and brown trim.
It reports the Tehuantepec National railroad opening to traffic with freight from the Venture unloaded in Mexico and loaded for transport to Coatzacoalcos. The article claims the route cuts distance to New York to 4 026 miles and positions the line as a competitive alternative to the Panama Canal, noting $30.5 million spent and more planned, with Salina Cruz harbor development.
McCarthy's highlights a spring fabric splash featuring fancy tafeta silks in shadow checks and bright color mixes priced 1.00 to 1.50 a yard. Wash goods boast 300 plus pieces from dainty silks to printed voiles with patterns and prices from 15 to 60 cents a yard. New laces embroideries and dress goods fill stock with enticing prices and a promise of up-to-date, ready-to-wear fabrics for the season.
The article describes a plan using modern docking machinery to move freight from San Francisco and the Orient to New York or Liverpool via Tehuantepec. It claims a shorter distance by 1,182 miles compared with Panama, with projected cost and time savings across unloading, transfer, and reloading, totaling about four days faster.
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