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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1907
Page
8
A young Englishman named Arthur was suffocated and then scorched on a hot ash pile beside the Denny Clay Company plant in Renton. He had been seen drinking Monday evening and likely wandered to the slack pile, where fatal fumes and heat killed him. Relatives are being sought.
Hackensack seer A J De Voe offers a nationwide forecast for Independence Day conditions. He predicts cool in the Middle Atlantic, cloudy with storms in Chicago and St Louis, hot and sultry Pacific coast, and a major storm belt driving tornadoes from the Northwest to the Southwest with a cold wave to follow.
The Chicago Tribune editorial salutes Seattle High School baseball players for their gentlemanly conduct during a visit from North Division high school boys. The piece contrasts Seattle's sportsmanship with other teams, noting no need for hidden items or evasive actions.
Nazarro the Malian champion wins the automobile grand prix covering about 477 miles in 6 hours 46 minutes 33 seconds. Sxisz finishes second and Lancia third.
Watch list of new Seattle and Everett ventures including Theatrical Mechanics Association Bickford Drug Company Margaret Mining & Milling Co and Clallam Coal Company with proposed capitals and principal officers. Names include William Pincheon Eddie Roesch F E K A T Biwell A H Logan Mose Goldsmith B A Clark Paul Goudron M G Winstock Alex Pantages Fred L Davis J R Burns Frank McDonald Bert Swezie Elmer Friend Ed Fisher Bickford Drug Co capital 19000 Can be personnel details and branch offices listed.
The Absett oo and associates in Seattle commit 100000 with H. Singleton J A Lawrence and J Burroughs. The Palace Liquor Co of Seattle invests 50000 with H A Beck John P Brill and F G Beck. Rainier Development Co of Seattle commits 100000 with John A Powell Marion Edwards and William T Laube.
G U Hall was arrested in Albuquerque for forgery after asking to be shot to escape disgrace. A Spokane man with a wife in Pall City Washington is sought. Two carloads of dynamite exploded at Beck Hot Springs Utah, a late train saved many lives. Spinal meningitis eases in Portland with only five cases last month. Northern Pacific fined 250 dollars in Portland for cattle law violation. Thomas G Bowler, posing as a Seattle man, held in Portland for sanity inquiry. New York supreme court orders Senator W A Clark to account for United Verde deal worth 400000 600000 in a stockholder suit.
A shopper asks where to obtain fireworks and flags and mentions Piper & Taft, 1024 Seconday, seeking guidance on purchases. The note appears informal with unclear context.
A cautionary guide warns readers about fireworks safety with varied imperatives. It urges safe handling, avoiding thrown devices at people or animals, keeping fireworks away from flammable materials, and not tampering with any device. The list emphasizes responsible conduct during celebrations.
Officers aboard the transport Dix report imminent friction between Americans and Japanese in Hawaii if trends continue. They cite abundant Japanese labor squeezing poor whites, and note increasing Japanese immigration to the mainland.
A. H. McCormick, head of the Restaurant Keepers' association, was accosted outside his Del Monte cafe by a Cookw and Watters' union member. He was censured for eating at a so called seal restaurant and given a card listing eight eateries on an unfair list. McCormick apologized and vowed not to eat there again.
About 30 professional and business men and students from Alliance attacked a nearby religious camp run by Rev. Levi Lupton. They used squirt guns filled with diluted sulfuric acid, striking Lupton and many worshipers who were kneeling on the mourners bench as the crowd fired on the camp.
Boarders who went on strike at the boarding house of Jos. Onley at 206 Williamsburg July 3 stayed idle as no action occurred and staff maintained operations.
Tomorrow may be late to protect valuables. Today is proper time to rent a box in the Safe Deposit Vaults of Wm. D. Perkins & Co., bankers, 1 Cherry Street, Alaska Building. Vaults fire and burglar proof in a fire proof building. Boxes cost $4.00 per year. ere Celebrate 4th July at Bremerton.
State notes report North Yakima boosters plan a tour, Union Pacific engineers secure a Port Angeles right of way, militia headed to Seattle for Puget Sound maneuvers, Port Townsend to be dry on Sundays, and liquor sales curtailed after midnight.
Beattie lodge No. 51 and Queen City lodge No. 10 held a meeting in the Pythian hall Tuesday night electing officers for Seattle lodge and Queen City lodge. Seattle: Chancellor commander M. V. Boddy. vice chancellor A. J. Stratton. prelate Alex Mackenzie. master at arms Cole C Thurston. master of the work J. A. Dean. inner guard Reeves Aylmore. outer guard G. A. Grant. Queen City lodge: Chancellor commander W. F. Anderson. vice chancellor James K. Crawford. prelate R. L. Saunders. master of the work L. K. Rightmire. keeper records George E K Tew.
Special 3.00 rate offered for the July 3rd and 4th excursion. The Iroquels depart Pier 2 at 8 15 a m with full information available at the Inland Navigation Company office, Pier 2, phone Main 211.
The record notes an election followed by a line to the members and their lea, naming participants W. C. Duns as inner guard M. Rhodes as outer guard and 8. J. Sherson as a listed attendee.
Ethel Barrymore headlines the bill with Captain Jinks as Cousin Kate to be presented again tomorrow night. The复 show features Cousin Kate in overlapping performances on the current program.
The Seattle venue screens A Marked Woman all week with a Fourth of July matinee tomorrow. Winchester plays at Lois Theater all week featuring a dramatic horseback ride sequence and daily matinees.
The Taylor Company offers a special matinee performance of the play Two Orphans, inviting audiences to attend an early showing and enjoy the production at no doubt reduced seating or price.
There will be a continuous performance from 2 to 11 o clock tomorrow at the Star theater. Eight vaudeville acts are presenting this week.
The article explains a new law requiring reporting of births and deaths to the health officer. Owners of property where events occur may be held responsible if reporting is neglected. Penalties include fines imprisonment or both for failing to report.
A promotional note urges readers to take more tea, promising value and a money back guarantee if Schilling’s tea is not liked, with the grocer agreeing to refund the supplier.
Ask Point offers a traditional Fourth of July with music and attractions at the Natatorium. New boat service will operate from the Galibraith and Flyer docks for holiday visitors. For more information call Weat 22.
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