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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1907
Page
3
The Ohio ship arrived at noon after a perilous voyage from Nome to Port. It struck an ice floe at midnight July 3 and appeared to sink but survived. Crew including Frank Millis aided by Kion and others saved the boat, with repairs planned and the voyage continuing later. Five sailors faced pay trouble, described as not serious.
Benjamin Anderson employed as a boom man at the Anderson Mill drowned yesterday in the river at Eber. No witnesses. The mill workers learned of trouble when Laughlin shouted for a lifeline. His body was not found until dragged from the water. He was 25, single, and had come from Stuart last fall. a telegram has been sent to his parents.
In Ingham on July 12 Henry Ison a rancher near H O Wight filed charges after a rural telephone line dispute. Richardson and his wife were accused of listening in on a board meeting where stock was discussed, leading to court action and a further settlement in court.
Labor unions invite Rev Charles Steisle to speak at the Labor temple on Sunday. The subject is Why I Belong in Labor Organizations. All workers and their wives are urged to attend. Steisle is connected with the Presbyterian board of home missions in New York. Workingmen are to hear him Sunday night or afternoon at the Endeavor.
Seattle notices invite Geo Engler to the old Star library building for a session between 11 in the morning and 2 in the afternoon. The initiation fee is unspecified and payable to Engler.
The State Nar association meets in session and plans to elect officers for the coming year. Likely slate includes R. F. Holt as president A. G. Avery as first vice president G. C. Gose as second vice president J. R. Ridgen as third vice president C. W. Shaftfer as secretary N. S. Porter as treasurer Delegates and ladies will cruise on the sound to the steamer Chippewa visiting Luna Park. Elections to be held tomorrow at 10 am.
A brief note records W. B. Hutchinson Co. meeting at the corner of Ind and Union. Details are sparse with readable text indicating a local business gathering in a small city block. The OCR fragment emphasizes the firm’s presence at that intersection.
Exclusive venous shade fabrics chosen for adaptability in dressy warm weather suits. Dan Fuhrman located at 1016 Second Ave, across from Frederick and Nelson, offers selected weaves for fashionable attire.
Three delegates to the American Har association meeting in 1908 are to be chosen at the present meeting.
A roster of licenses lists individuals from Seattle Port Townsend Covington Elma and Kima with ages 19 to 30 including Homer Read Blea Robinson Mateos Krewahara Tanaka Nishina Skok Gleason Farley Hlomgren and Hightower among others. The spellings show mixed city names and several two name combinations.
Ninths registered include Peterson To wife of A Peter son at 4th N and Hayes July 7 a girl Moore To wife of F D Moore East Seattle July 9 a girl HKrown To wife of Finley Brown 260 Morentia July 10 a boy Marcle To wife of Alexander 340 Rosas Place July 10 a r Blackstad To wife of K Mack atad 2909 28rd av July 7 a girl Madson To wife of A Madson 6th W and Mercer July 11 a boy Deaths registered Freise Infant Freise 3 days July 6 Broadway hospital Sullivan Mia Margaret Bullivan 66 July 8 Providence hospital Miller Lulu V Miller 26 July 9 Greenwood av Alexander George R Alexander 28 July 6 6623 B Green Lake bird Clippinger Infant Clippinger two days July 11 2148 N 64th Dodds Daby Dodds two days July 11 609 BE Thomas Benton Frank A Benton three months July 10 60 W Broadway
Judge Frater in juvenile court to decide today on the fate of four Cooke children aged 9 to 16. Judge Gordon in police court with parents charged with drunkenness at their home in Interbay. Water shutoff set for tomorrow the 13th from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Youler Way between 25th and 30th avenues and on 26th and 24th avenues to East Spruce.
Visitors are guided to the U S navy yard at Bremerton to view the battleship Nebraska along with Oregon Wisconsin gunboats Boston Chicago Albany the training ship Philadelphia and the prison ship Nipsle Trips depart at 2 40 10 11 40 am 1 15 2 30 4 20 and 7 40 pm on round trips priced at five dollars
RB Stevens a Vancouver motorman and self described fugitive from justice turned himself in at the Seattle police station. He admits operating a streetcar involved in the death of William McCall last week and says manslaughter charges were filed as a result of the accident. He provided details of the incident to officers.
CM and St P Ry Co announces opening sales of lots at Beverley Warden Roxboro and Othello four new towns on the Pacific Coast extension in Douglas and Adams counties. Sales set for July 16 to 18 at Elks Temple Spokane. Moderate prices, bidding for choice, easy terms. Western Townsite Co of Washington manages sales with offices at 454 Empire Building.
H M Herrin and Company and Bank ere and Brokers at 610 First Avenue offer to buy and sell all stocks and securities. Daily quotations supplied by special wire on Goldfield and all Nevada markets. Stocks carried on margin and money advanced.
Guy Engstrom is under arrest charged with larceny after a reported meeting with D Falig at the Meadows races last Tuesday. Falig, a sailor, says Engstrom snatched his purse containing 76 dollars on the docks and Falig then pursued Engstrom, reclaiming his own purse. A market ad appears in the text near the report.
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