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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1908

Page

8

Weare Files Voluntary Bankruptcy In Federal Court

Weare once headed North American Transportation and Trading Co and related firms, filing for bankruptcy with debts of 1,085,647.71 and assets of 385,857.08. He lists holdings in Weare Commission Co, Weare Grain, Chicago Railway Terminal Elevator, Waukesha Water, and Central Alaska, many now under receivership. Assets include 114,201 in personal property. 729,105.62 owed to secured creditors, 124,390.25 to judgments, and 222,202.94 to unsecured creditors. Judge Hanford declares bankruptcy and refers to Judge John P. Hoyt to preside. hearing set for Feb 1 at 10 AM.

Portas HB. Weare North American Transportation & Trading Co Weare Weare Commission Co Chicago Weare Grain Company Chicago Railway Terminal Elevator Company Waukesha Water Company Central Alaska Company Alaska Yukon Portus Weare Seattle Cudahys Hanford John P. Hoyt

Milwaukee Road to Operate Steamship Line to Orient

The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway announces a new steamship line to the Orient via Seattle. President A J Barling says two representatives have been sent to Japan and China to study trade conditions. J A Hiland and F A Miller are assigned to the Orient mission.

Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway Company Seattle Orient A. J. Barling Milwaukee Japan China Barling J. 4. Hiland F. A. Miller

Convicts to Produce Brick at Monroe Reformatory

Fifty convicts from Walla Walla will work on the prison farm at Monroe's new reformatory, turning out about 1,000,000 bricks this summer for building. Superintendent F C Lowe will depart around February 16 for a month east to inspect state reformatories.

Walla Walla Reformatory Institution Monroe Ancy Supert F.C. Lowe

Third Ward Meeting Saturday Night Campaign Stop Scheduled

A public ward meeting is called for Saturday night at the Ma-4 Oh corner of 21st and Jefferson streets. PF M Jeffery, candidate for Third ward councilman, will speak along with others. The note also mentions a small fire in Anacortes at the Green Tree hotel on Second Street with follow up line items about roller skate wheels.

21St and Jefferson St PF. M. Jeffery Third Ward Anacortes Pire Green Tree Hotel Second St

Mendelssohn Schuman Recital by Columbia Hall Club

The Musical Art club young ladies staged a Mendelssohn and Schuman recital yesterday afternoon in Columbia hall. An excellent program was presented though a fire department response may have caused about $100 in damage.

Mendelssohn- Schuman Young Ladies of the Musical Art Club Columbia Hall Mendelssohn and Schuman

Seattle park board accept gift for Alk Point public park

A formal resolution of thanks to Mr and Mrs Ferdinand Schmits for gifting 36 acres at Alk Point for a public park was adopted by the Seattle park board yesterday. The board praises the generosity as a model for citizens with fortunes in the city.

Ferdinand Schmits Alkt Point Puotle Park Seattle Park Board Park Board Schmite Citien

Navy studies plan for a four sub ship called mother ship

United Press reports Washington on January 3 that naval experts weigh a "mother" ship capable of carrying four submarines across oceans and recovering them. The concept aims to extend submarine reach between Atlantic and Pacific fleets.

Washington Jan Navy Department Atlantic Pacific Ocean Partment

Seattle Park Board Reaffirms Regular Weekly Meeting Schedule

The Seattle park board announced formal renewal of its regular weekly meetings held in the afternoon, confirming a standing schedule for public sessions and board actions.

Seattle Park Board

Cabinet Photos by Dingmans at 1112 and Av

A fragment notes cabinet photos from Dingmans located at 1112 and Av, listed next to Lote Thester. The text is unclear but indicates a photography business listing with address details.

Dingman Lote Thester

Youths' Suits Featured At Great Value Prices

Vintage ads list youths' suits priced at 4.00 to 12.00 in various fabrics. Black worsteds offered at 2.45, plaids and checks around 6.00, and imported tweeds and cheviots touted as splendid values.

Men’s Overcoats and Cravenettes Sale Notice

Local retailer advertises men’s overcoats in blue and black priced at 12.06 dollars and cravenettes at 15.00 and 18.00 dollars. Coats are described as antifine rainproof. Readers are urged to visit the shop for purchase details.

Mens Dress Shirts Offer at One Dollar

A local ad promotes men s dress shirts priced at one dollar each. The listing highlights a broad selection and states the regular price is one dollar, inviting quick purchase.

Children’s Suits Sale Finds Prices From Four to Six

Bargain children’s outfits listed as three piece suits priced at 4.00 and 5.00 with selections described as double breasted and fancy mixtures. The catalog notes stock in women styles and assorted patterns with value captions on the lower end.

Children’s Reefers Sale Highlights in Gray and Navy

Store offers children’s reefers at $7.50 in gray and kersey with metal buttons and $9.00 reefers in navy blue cheviots and gray flannel timed fabrics. Prices reduced to $4.45 for the cheaper style.

Pants sale terms and prices in men and boys wear

Men’s Engiich Corded Working Pants priced at 1.50 and 2.50 for different styles. Men’s Wornted Pants offered at 13.5 and 3.50 for other variants. Boys’ Corduroy Knee Pants listed at a price of 1.35. Absolute sale terms incomplete.

Monarch Shoe and Clothing Company B. Alexander Pacific Coast

Youth Shoes and Children's Footwear Prices

Listing shows youth shoes priced at 2.46 in box with kid’s size and another 2.00 for children's shoes in kid’s box. The entry appears as a brief merchandise price snippet with limited detail.

Sweaters and Wool Garments in Local Ad Listings

An OCR derived ad lists prices for sweaters and wool garments. Items include all wool sweaters and price points such as $1.56 and $2.50, with stray alphanumeric fragments suggesting additional styles or vendors.

Trunks and Telescopes At Bargain Prices

An itemized ad offers pine trunks priced at 87.00 and 10.00 with straps attached for ee Pee ee and ee eee teense eee eanet eeeeee Our Oro for 1.00 and telescopes 29 inch for 1.00. The fragmentary listing suggests a local sale of misc goods with limited readable details.

Furnishing Goods Price List From Local Shop

A local advertisement lists prices for underwear items including fine wool lined and heavy ribbed undergarments. Heavy Wool Underwear is priced at $1.60 and $2.00 for ribbed versions, with $1.00 for standard heavy ribbed options and $0.80 for medium mixed wool models.

Local Shirt Prices and Goods Listing

A fragment lists shirts with prices: Extra Heavy Double-Breasted at 92.00, California Flannel shirts at 5.00 and 2.50, pearl-button shirts, The Black Lateen Work Shirts at 1.00, blue and white chambray, and a garbled entry ose.

California

Mothers' Friend Sale Highlights Fancy Stik Shirts

Local retailer promotes Boys shirts and accessories including Fancy Stik Mixed at 1.00 and Box Sock in black and natural wool for teens priced at 26 cents, with emphasis on practical wardrobe items for youths.

Socks and Suspenders Sale Advertisement

All wool Alaska socks offered at 0c per pair and suspenders priced at 20c. Heavy suspenders marketed as genuine president leaders with bold claims in the ad copy.

Alaska

Working Gloves Improvised Safety Gear Highlighted

Fragmentary item list notes gloves and safety gear with unclear formatting. Readable terms indicate protective wear and potential construction or labor use but lack full context or event details.

Blankets and quilts sale prices listed in ad

An advertisement lists various blankets and wool items with prices. Gray Wool Yellow at $1.26, Heavy Gray $2.60, Wool $4.00, Heavy Wool $5.00 and $6.00, and fine shawls and quilts at $3.50. 1000 pairs mentioned in the listing.

Ordo Moen

Derby hat prices and styles from John B. Stetson line

The listing shows derby hats priced at $2.00 to $3.00 in black and brown, along with soft hats available in beteer shapes and latest styles. John B. Stetson hats are emphasized in the stock.

John B. Stetson

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