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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1907
Page
5
Alikhanoff former governor general of Tiflis and commander in chief of the Caucasus was killed by a bomb as he returned from a club in Pretersburg. Revolutionists blamed his harsh suppressions and cruelty toward Christians. many arrests followed.
Worldwide greetings pour in to the Chris Endeavor convention from India Burma Ceylon France Italy Australia Madagascar Hungary and Brazil. Messages include a Madagascar reading of 1 Corinthians 15 58 and a multilingual pledge to steadfast work for the Lord.
The Star theater presents a week of vaudeville actions featuring moving pictures and the song Frustrated, sung by Edouard Scott a baritone. Visiting acts include John Walsh the mono musics performer Robinson and Grant the midget boxing duo Mr and Mrs John Powers and Von Klein and Ofbaon. A daily matinee is scheduled.
The San Francisco Opera presents Lecope st title Giroste irona all week. Dolly Varden joins next week. The House of Mystery stars Emma Punting at Seattle’s theater all week. Thelma, from Marie Corelli, is offered by Taylor at Third Avenue this week. Jim the Penman runs at Lote theater. Dandy Dixie Minstrels at Lyric for the week. Lana Park’s Coney Island features rides and shows. visitors seek the full experience of the new venue.
Assistant U S Attorney Mitchell of Dewitt county and Mayor Edmundson of Clinton seek a chemist to examine the remains of Mrs Pet Magill whose death is linked to a banker arrested in San Diego The body will be exhumed and Battleship Nebraska is at the navy yard.
Through the Merchants' Exchange effort the public will again access steamer movement reports in the north. The U S signal office had ended sending Alaska port vessel arrival and departure data a month ago, a protest followed and the service will be resumed.
A Central Labor Council committee reports 20 000 tons of coal with 4 000 already contracted and to be delivered soon. It is not expected this quantity will cover the entire winter. Details on purchase terms and source of supply were not released.
Everett July 14 drayage firms protest city ordinance requiring licenses for draymen. Robbins Transfer Co disputes the law and claims illegality. City marshal instructed to gather evidence for possible action against Robbins. other firms demand enforcement or refund of fees.
In St Joseph Missouri during a wedding celebration James Stayton was killed by a blow to the jaw that broke his neck. Guest Fred Kendall was arrested in connection with the incident.
Visitors at summer mountain hotels face snowed in conditions as railways halt amid Austria Hungary's severest cold wave in 130 years. In Vienna crowds gathered on Second Ave to view Daniel Fuhrman’s fall woolens at 1016 Second Ave, blocking sidewalks for minutes.
Rev Edward Marsden from Laxman Alaska denounces the reservation system as blocking progress and asks for an opportunity for the red man. He calls for essential schoolhouse construction and emphasizes the need for a door to education and advancement rather than money or bread.
In Washington on July 16 unionized Bricklayers and Stone Masons declared a strike on all buildings employing non union labor and on stone dealers supplying such sites. Intercity commission officials say Harriman railroad abuses will be prosecuted based on the investigative report.
Acting President Tom Revelle questioned Pine Court’s location near his home three blocks away. Street department head Frank Mullin doubted the street’s city limits status, and further clarification placed Pine Court in the seventh ward, close to Revelle’s residence.
The steamer Victoria arrived from Nome with 411 passengers and half a million in treasure amid bad weather. Hedith arrives from Nome late at night to sail for Kotzebue Sound on July 24, the final voyage to the region this year. The steamer Umatilla left Nome Sunday with 260 passengers and $350,000 in treasure and is due July 22. Captain O'Brien of the Yucatan, recently stabbed by an insane Italian, is en route to the city. Deputy U S customs inspector K E B Kelly is on a two week vacation.
The steamer Explorer of the United States coast and geodetic survey service arrived from Baltimore, Maryland, yesterday. The vessel readiness and assignment remain under review as officials assess next steps in the ongoing survey program.
ST PETERSBURG July 6 The rumor of Count Toletol’s death is denied as untrue he is reported in excellent health. Councilmen Sawyer Reynolds and Hurd were last night elected by the council as city members of the county tax commission.
Advertises travel by Oregon BR. R. and Nav. Co. with routes to Chicago and return priced at 71.50, St Louis 67.50, Omaha and Kansas City 60.00. Offers ninety day tickets with stopovers. Fall particulars at Union Ticket Office. E B Ellis, General Agent.
The voyage around Cape Horn has taken four months and three weeks. After a three week stay in Seattle the boat will head to southeastern Alaska where survey work will be conducted during the summer months.
Four Japanese travelers refused entry to Canada deserted the steam ship Amiral Jaureguiberry at Departure Bay last week. They arrived from Honolulu, three lacked passports, and one suffered from trachoma.
Dr Claud E Hill national president of the EB association of the Christian churches will deliver his famous lecture titled Telegraph or Telephone Which tonight at the First Christian church corner Broadway and Olive at o'clock. The public and endeavorers specially are invited.
Don’t fail to visit the U S navy yard at Bremerton with battleships Nebraska Oregon and Wisconsin gunboats Chicago Boston Albany training ship Philadelphia prison ship Nipste and the great drydock. Boats leave Pier 2 at 6 30 am 4 30 am 10 am 1 15 pm 2 30 pm and 4 30 pm round trip 50.
G H Brown Plumbing Co offers figures on plumbing and heating modern baths and sinks. Located at 221 Pine Btose, the ad highlights low prices and invites customers to inquire.
A promotional note urges readers that it takes money to make money and a young saver can have money work for him by opening an account with the bank. The message frames saving as the first step to wealth and encourages account opening.
In a July report from Bellingham concerns rise over defense of Hale's Passage and the harbor. Lt. Radley at Fort Wingler notes depth may prevent mining and urges local pleas to the government for fortifications to block an enemy fleet and protect Bellingham.
10 per cent discount below regular price offered by Geo. H. Woodhouse Co. at 112 University stores.
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