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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1906
Page
4
Fragmentary notice notes subscription status and date changes for a publication. It references Mentta Washington and classification as a second class matter with names and dates unreadable.
A Kansan City man named Jesse James Jr. rises from hardship to lawyer status. He topped 87 applicants, wrote in defense of his father, saved money, and studied at night while his mother taught him. The community sees a bright future and a possible governor run.
Governor Albert Mead announced in an interview that he supports the direct primary system. He notes any such law would require the governor's signature and cites his own 189? nomination circumstances as a cautionary example of direct primary effects.
County Horticultural Inspector J G Hopkine urges growers to spray time or ash dust on cherry and pear trees to kill worm infestations. He notes pears are less affected and leaves suffer more than fruit.
James J. M. of Great Northern says he will donate land to open Fifth Avenue and grant Union Pacific access into Seattle. The party met city officials and business leaders to discuss the project and electrical tunnel plans, with optimism for a major regional railroad with new traffic and construction slated for this fall.
West Seattle notes report of a July 16 excursion by St John's Episcopal Church members to Victoria. The fund totaled 700, aiding the society and applying toward church property. Tip of funding credited to Talbot patents and 206 Mutual Life.
Crepe de Chine on sale Tuesday with select pieces in Mebhi colors. Gatin satin in black white and colors 36 inches wide priced per yard. Taffeta and pongee silk also offered in several colors at London Tuesday sale.
Wool dress goods offered at low prices with 60 inch Cream Crofsian at 1.25 value, 18 inch Gray Hatrine Panama, 41 inch Cream Mountain Berge at 1.00, and many skirt lengths Mohaire and Panama at about half price.
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