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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jul 04, 1907

Page

8

Charges Against School Board Leaders To Be Probed

The J B Allen Improvement Club will meet tomorrow at J B Allen school to hear charges of reliction of duty by Bee ry Jones and secretary Reuben Jones. A Newby says coal deliveries were short and not weighed. janitor J Forsythe warned but delivery proceeded. The group aims to prove issues against Stan & Jenkins and other suppliers, while not targeting new board members.

L. A. Newb J. B. Allen Improvement Club Jones Beery Jones J. B. Allen Wll Sec Wtary Jones A. Newby Eld Newby The Star Reuben Jones J. Forsythe J. 8. Allen School Stan & Jenkins Stay & Jenkins

Emmons Saves Gil From Drowning In Yacht Squall

The yacht Empress capsized in Elliott Bay near West Seattle yesterday afternoon. Ralph W. Emmons and party were returning from a Sound voyage when Mise Menach was trapped beneath the hull. Emmons dived to lift her, aided by John Frederic and Lucas Armalage and the Hiawatha crew, delivering the rescued to Chilberg’s houseboat and Seattle homes. all victims remain confined by shock and cold bath.

Elliott Bay Seattle Ralph W. Emmons Miso Maud Meenach Mins Dorothy Rumsey Will Cooper Mise Menach Emmony John Prederick Lucas Armalege Hiawatha J. B. Chilberg

Prisoner Crafts Odd Fellow Emblems While In Custody

A. W. McArthur, jailed for a $15 check, uses prison time to carve Odd Fellow emblems. He fashions a broomstick cane bearing the order’s flag, eagle, and letters Nl OO F with rings F L T and a four page Bible facsimile. He also plans Fourth of July spending at Bremerton.

A. W. McArthur McArthur Lou Smith

Warmer Weather Spurs Rush on Summer Dress Goods

Cotton dress fabrics arrive at low prices, promising a flood of dainty Summer Frocks. The piece goods come as forecasts of an early hot season, with thousands of yards offered below weaving costs to ready plans for wardrobes.

Andrew Jackson

Beautiful woollike plaid fabrics for Ey iguere

A soft material resembling wool showcases over 100 pretty dainty plaids. Each fabric measures 28 inches wide and is colorfast.

Plain white lawn fabric for dresses and gowns

A plain white sheer lawn fabric about 40 inches wide is described as suitable for gowns and general wear with a fine, smooth finish suitable for formal attire. The material is noted to drape well and hold its shape after sewing.

Mies

Pineapple Batiste and Voile Textiles Featured in Nightwear

The ad promotes pineapple batiste at 25 cents a yard in sheer plain colors for evening gowns. It also highlights fine white sheer check and plaid Voiles, 28 inches wide, noted as durable and low dust retention.

Dotted Swiss Fabrics Highlight Seasonal White Goods

A catalog note describes 20¢c Dotted Swiss and 1214c Fine White Dotted Swiss 28 inches wide in assorted sizes. Also featured is White Kollenne Crepe, four plain fabrics praised for softness and fine weave, noted as popular white goods this season.

45 Inch Indian Head Fabric Aisle Favorite

Vintage fabric note highlights a 45 inch Indian Head cloth priced at 20 cents per yard. Describes width of one and a quarter yards and praises appearance and durability with a strong emphasis on quality.

Fancy White Lace Stripe Cheeks and Plaids on Wheel Order

Advertising note offering 100 pieces of Fancy White lace stripe cheeks and plaids on a wheel order. Repeats price 25¢ and 5¢ per unit. Marketed as the kind everybody wants, emphasized as a timely purchase.

Westminster Presbyterian Lawn Social At Mr Black’s Home

The ladies of Westminster Presbyterian church host a lawn social and reception for the congregation and friends at Frank Black’s home on Bean Hill 1918 1st Ave Friday evening July 6 from 7 to 11.

Ladies of Westminster Presbyterian Church Frank Black Bea N Hill

FOR A CLEAN SEATTLE FOR A CLEAN SEATTLE

The Beattle improvement club general committee meets Saturday June 6 at 2:90 to discuss A Clean Beattle. Mayor Moore Fire Marshall Keillogg Charles Case and city officials address the meeting. Chamber of Commerce Federation of Women’s Clubs civic groups represented. The British Steamship Gymette sailed yesterday for North China with full cargo.

The Beattle Improvement Clube Chamber of Commeores W. H.moore Garener Keillogg Charles KR. Case Chamber of Commerce Federation of Women's Clube Hritiah Gymette North Chinaporte

Aldrich act to Circulate 40 Million Dollar Notes

The Aldrich act, effective July 1, will put about $40,000,000 of legal tender notes into circulation in one and two dollar denominations. It enables calling in large silver certificates with little demand and allows the secretary to issue smaller notes in their place. No limit is set on total notes, but Secretary Cortelyou says $40,000,000 suffices for now.

Scripps Telegraph Service Washington Aldrich Secretary of the Treasury Cortelyou

Boy Burned by Practical Joke in School Street Incident

Eight year old Hert Johnson of 614 Senecast was badly burned on his right ear and abdomen when a friend set off small firecrackers placed in his pants pocket near the Walker building on Secondary Street. Dr. A Greenstreet treated the burns, described as painful but not serious. The boy responsible fled into the crowd.

Hert Johnson Senecast Walker Johnson A.greenstreet

Steamship Fureka to be converted to a collier and Moran Bros order placed

The Northwestern Steamship company plans to convert the steamship Fureka into a collier. Moran Bros. will be ordered to build another steam schooner modeled after the Seward, launched at Heputic yards last week. The Iroquois on the Seattle Bellingham Vancouver run struck a floating log near Bellingham harbor, breaking a propeller blade, but completed the trip on time.

Northwestern Steamship Company Moran Bros Heputic Yards Seattle Bellingham Vancouver Bellingham Harbor

Markets Report Busy Fourth of July Preparations

The Markets column notes Western Avenue markets opening to fill Fourth of July orders by morning, with light receipts and strong fruit demand. Lemons, bananas, oranges, peaches, plums, and watermelons sold quickly. berries scarce and in poor condition. Veggies include potatoes, cabbages, beets, tomatoes, celery, peppers, beans, onions, and corn with varied prices. dairy and cheese sections list several regional producers. Navy yard battleship fleet mentioned at end.

Western

Fragmented OCR Grain Market Note From Unknown Oregon Poultry Listing

An unclear OCR fragment lists prices and items including cantaloupes wheat timothy and tomatoes. Mentions locations and entities such as Oregon and Eastern Washington with miscellaneous figures and vendor notes, but lacks coherent narrative or dates.

Tea Buyback Offer Promises Money Back if Unliked

A past era notice explains a consumer offer where shoppers can return tea they dislike and receive a refund from the grocer. The message urges trying Schilling's Beat and assures payment if the product fails to please.

Habit becomes saving as a daily discipline

The piece urges deciding to save, cutting small unnecessary expenses, and keeping the future in mind. It notes that starting a savings habit costs as little as $1.00, with a 4 percent interest rate compounded twice a year.

Local office moves to 318 Pike Street

Awaiting completion of our new home in the Northern Bank and Trust Building at Fourth and Pike, we are temporarily located at 318 Pike Street. Directors listed include J.G. Price, Frank T. Hunter, FP. J. Martin, W.H. Bard, J.B. Chilberg, A. Piper, Ww. T. Perkina, M. Johanson, Innac HH. Moore.

Northern Bank and Trust Bldg Fourth and Pike Street J.G. Price Frank T. Hunter FP. J. Martin W.H. Bard J.B. Chilberg A. Piper Ww. T. Perkina M. Johanson Innac HH. Moore

Financial Market Quiet in Seattle During Week

In Seattle trading activity lagged as investors awaited key financial reports this week. Analysts noted minimal movement across indices with cautious tone returning to the market.

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