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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1907
Page
7
Port Townsend reports a staged naval assault near Fort Worden and Fort Flagler. A squadron including transports and Cartwright attempted to seize searchlights but militia repelled the flank attack. The drill showed only a mock engagement with no real danger or casualties.
Christian Endeavorers are urged to visit the U S Navy at Bremerton to see battleships Saska Oregon and Wisconsin gunboats Chicago Boston and the training ship Philadel the prison ship Nipale and drydock operations. Boats depart at 6 20 8 30 10 am 2 30 and 4 30 pm.
A partial sentence notes that until week’s end everything worked without a hitch. No names, places, or dates are provided to anchor the record. The OCR fragment suggests routine success but lacks concrete facts for fuller context.
Ranchers timber cutters and prospectors along the boundary trek into Southern British Columbia to corral wild horse bands deemed pirates by the last Legislative Assembly. Each band exceeds two thousand animals with authorized shooting or capturing during set periods after notifying owners.
On the Tango Maru which arrived this morning was P. Carl, commissioner of the Imperial Chinese customs at Nanking. He noted reports a week old of a vessel carrying arms to revolutionaries, with customs officials asked to watch closely.
Marcus Braun of the bureau of trade migration in the department of commerce and labor speaks on political shifts. He asserts that the era of corporate dominance is past and that corporate wealth will no longer rule the nation.
The Lols theater runs a lively summer program featuring Healy’s troupe. Next week they stage the historical comedy Nell Gwynn along with Giraffe-Giraffa as part of the current week’s offerings.
On Third Avenue the Taylor company staged a distinct American melograma titled Away Ont Woat, a neat patriotic melodrama reflecting local culture in a period-tinged performance.
George Kunkel replaced Teddy Webb as Hawkins in Pantana after Webb left the San Francisco Opera company last night. Kunkel assumed the part during the performance and performed the role.
Vaudeville show at the Star in Seattle features new acts and attractions as Hurgens company promotes its current program. The performance runs this week with added acts drawing local crowds.
A compact entry notes rib steak priced at 106 and boiling beef as part of a delicatessen offering near 609 Third av. The fragment mentions pork roast and an address, suggesting a market or shop listing for meat cuts.
Watches priced at one dollar offered Thursday by Geo H Wood House Co located at 112 University Street. The ad notes a Saturday event in the same week and highlights the low price for timepieces.
The playlet Friendship and minstrel Arthur Digby perform at Luna Park as vaudeville acts and ape specialties entertain. Crowds at the amusement resort on West Seattle grow steadily with continued showings and lively wares.
In Washington on July 10 Emma a 600 pound African American woman reportedly resisted police attempting to arrest her for running a speak easy. Officers debated how to move her while Emma sat in a chair. plan to bring her to court continued as they considered options including removing the roof or door to access her.
The Chamber of Commerce approved a subcommittee report endorsing a canal lock at the mouth of Salmon Bay. Opposed by James B. Brace who warned it would shift Ballard’s interests, while supporters say the lock would convert Salmon Bay into a freshwater harbor.
Police report a Seattle gang of youths led by Claud Borin age 17 stole hundreds of dollars in loot. Six others including Walter Wahlhusel Ben o sebloom Moses Rosencrantz Mark Averill Ed Livers and William Moran were arrested. Averill confessed and Borin admitted guilt. youths face reform school sentences due to age. Monuments Art Marble Co. listed.
The city hosts a bar association meeting tomorrow with noted speakers. Secretary of the Interior James R. Garfield Vice President Warren W. Fairbanks Land Commissioner R A Ballinger Senator H Piles and Congressman Will B Humphries are listed. James R Mott of Tacoma may be elected president for the coming year.
Mining H. M. Herrin and Company a bankers and brokers at 610 First Avenue advertise buying and selling stocks and securities. They offer quotations by special wire on the Gol field and all Nevada stocks. Margin trading and money advanced are mentioned.
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