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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1908
Page
6
Classified lines advertise telephone rates for ads and list local agency offices Kennedy Drug Co Ballard Agency and Main Office with addresses and phone numbers. The Star notes it cannot guarantee accuracy and mentions a coal ad and a reduced wagon price from four fifty to four seventy-five.
Mixed ad items include wood and coal prices guitars phonograph records and a dental practice notice. Listings mention a Queen City Fur Co ad and a Dr Edwin J Brown dental office offering free examination and hours. Local contact details include a Seattle Washington address and phone number.
Two men, John McCue and Joseph Stevens, were seized after intervening by Hig Pour train near New London carrying 4000 in gold from Adams Express office in Mansfield. Clerk Karl McGinntty was arrested as an accomplice amid a larger $40000 parcel disruption.
Fragmentary classified notes offer glimpses of real estate and jobs with prices and terms. Mentions Pioneer Hide, Boston Harbor area, 7 percent interest, 16 percent down, and multiple cash offers. Contains scattered addresses and local business names amid unclear OCR text.
Ferdinand Schmitz councilman of the Fourteenth ward endorses E L Reber for city treasurer on the Republican ticket. In a letter from Seattle dated January 5 1908 Schmitz cites Rebers character energy and fitness. At a January 1908 Fourteenth ward gathering in Lincoln Park Sehmits introduced Reber to supporters and urged votes for him.
A report describes a man using a dark lantern to inspect corners and desk drawers for rats but yields no evidence of any rodents dead or alive. The scene includes discarded minnow bait strips from last summer and a remark by Mr. Place as the search concludes and he resumes work.
Yesterday afternoon between 4 and 6 the Charity Organization Society's New York block HQ saw the city park workers receive pay for past weeks. Wages ranged from 1.50 to 1.75 dollars a day for several days, with some men paid for earlier work. The Washington Children’s Home tank was completed and pump installation underway for fire service. Excavation for permanent buildings progresses.
Fire Marshal Gardner Kellogg and Building Inspector W No Go Place investigated a foul odor in a Jefferson Street wall. After days of searching they found a dead plague rat behind the drawers, ending a notable but odd case.
The Duchess of Roxburghe formerly May Goelet of New York, an avid angler, caught a 37-pound salmon in the Ficors castle lake at the duke's Scottish estate. It is declared the largest fish ever taken from these waters.
Boxing odds shifted from 2 to 1 to 10 to 4 in favor of Abe Attell for next Friday night at Corbett's venue. Frankie Nell hopes to enter the ring as a short ender, while backers reassess Attell's chances. Also noted is Seattle public school enrollment of 25,491 children as of December 13.
In New York Mary Garden the Thais star displayed coolness when a four inch steam pipe exploded behind the scenes at the Manhattan opera house. The audience erupted into a stampede but Garden kept singing preventing a panic and possible tragedy during the act two crisis.
John Weret, 47, is arrested on a mal destruction charge amid claims he repeatedly plotted to blow up vinegar maker George M Roberts and family. Detectives traced dynamite placed on Roberts’ porch and shots fired through windows. suspect Huret linked to the acts. Roberts sought protection and posted bonds of 50 dollars for six months.
Frank J. Constantine convicted of murdering Mrs. Frank Gentry in 1906 died after leaping from a celltier railing at the state penitentiary. His mother Mrs. Rose Constantine was notified and no body disposition will occur until she is notified.
North Yakima Jan 2 Coroner Prank received word last evening that a little girl’s body was found near Selah Springs about 15 miles from the city. Indications point to homicide and a bloodstained ribbon about the neck was found. Coroner Frank will investigate in the Selah valley today.
Louie A. Demardo of San Francisco died from wounds after being lured by two men posing as real estate buyers to an isolated area in San Mateo. He was stabbed twice and shot three times, his money and jewelry stolen as the assailants fled. He may not identify his attackers.
The San Francisco finance committee for the fleet reception plans a call for subscriptions to raise about 250000 to fund entertainment for visiting Interior guests and the 16000 sailors and officers aboard the fleet when they arrive.
A velvet coat and skirt suit with silver button trim and blue satin accents, featuring a taffeta mushroom hat and a large front chou cloth with marabou trim. The outfit includes a vest, silver trimming, and a decorative, glamorous ensemble likely from a formal era.
Grieve Macrone assistant engineer with Grand Trunk Pacific at Kitimat shot himself. He had served with the company for years and his widow resides in Vancouver.
Chicago hog receipts reach 68 000 with prices sliding five to ten cents. Hogs opened 4.15 to 4.55 with heavy 4.30 to 4.45 and rough heavy 4.10 to 4.20. Cattle and sheep figures noted. Kansas City and Omaha markets record similar receipts and price ranges.
The Japanese diet passed a bill providing that all foreign exhibits to the 1912 Tokyo exposition will be exempt from customs duties. The move aims to attract international displays and participation at the fair.
Proposals from local iron and machine works are invited by the Rush commander to repair the vessel's machinery for fitting out ahead of its annual summer cruise to the Apache country.
A fragmented antiquated text hints at mothers guiding children and inventive items. It mentions a squaw aiding her man, bronchos, and a hidden or clever baby basket device. The passage blends archaic roles with improvised travel gear and concealed wheels.
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