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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1907
Page
5
The autopsy on Dr. Leon Ridgeway, a dentist in the Pythian Building, found burns to the mouth and throat and acid in the stomach, suggesting suicide rather than heart trouble. Ridgeway had been separated from his wife for months, and the body was discovered Tuesday with initial reports of heart failure.
United Press reports the Philadelphia grand lodge of Elks announces the officers: Grand Exalted Ruler John K. Tener. Grand Treasurer Edward Leach. Grand Esteemed Lecturing Knight Bayard Gray. Grand Leading Knight John M. Hartfort. Grand Secretary Fred Robinson. Grand Trustees Thomas R. Superior, Thomas F. McNulty, and Mayor Charles Schmidt. Grand Tyler James Foley. Grand Inner Guard A. M. Taylor.
By Asfred Pree in Washington on July 18 the report notes a larger garrison will be deployed to the Pacific coast. New companies will be organized at the Presidio San Francisco Fort Baker Forts Casey and Worden on Puget Sound to reinforce defenses.
Secretary of Commerce Strauss leaves today aboard the Heather bound for Townsend then travels via Northern Pacific to Francisco heading toward Honolulu on July 1. A farewell launch is given by Senator Piles at the Rainier club with guests including Senator Ankeny and Congress member Humphrey. Mrs. Nicholas is later seen by the sea with city sights.
Major Chittenden voiced objections to the proposed Lake Washington canal location and urged placing the canal below Salmon Bay while noting naval yard battleships nearby.
A Jackson streetcar motorman’s unsafe approach to a Rainier Heights car caused passengers to leap off in panic. Amanda Hagan sprained ankle and head bruises. Millie Bush badly sprained ankle. Motorman may be suspended for following too closely.
In Jamestown the supreme assembly votes to train 60,000 more men under U S infantry regulations for the Uniform Rank. Major Otto A. Case of this city led the movement to adopt the regulations.
Governor appoints Fred Reeves of Wenatchee as the fourth member of the Washington state Reformatory board. The two year term runs to July 16, 1909. Reeves is the first Democratic member on the nonpartisan board overseeing the Munroe site in Snohomish County.
In Port Townsend on July 18 advocates of Sunday closing clashed with opponents in a heated council session. A petition to redraw the city into three wards to aid liquor dealers was defeated after a two hour wrangle. Councilman Tanner accused Morse of wasting city funds. Morse countered by citing evidence that the city debt has fallen by $11,000 since his election.
In Helena on July 8 Judge W H Hent ruled that one telephone company cannot withhold tie line use from another despite ongoing disputes. The decision impacts intercompany access to essential communications infrastructure and may influence pricing and service arrangements facing both firms.
A promotional notice invites shoppers to buy Schilling's Best coffee or tea with a money back promise if the customer dislikes Behilling's Hest. The ad emphasizes value and a return policy through the grocer.
We have a considerable quantity of boys clothing for early fall arriving from the east and must clear stock. We have reduced the price on every boy's suit in the house. Examine this list. One fourth Off on All Youths' Suits.
A United Press report from Seoul on July 18 says Koreans have decreed the death of all Japanese officials in Korea. Public placards call for killings, ministers are guarded, and plans to remove the Korean emperor were discussed amid abdication reports.
Do not miss the Bremerton navy yard visit featuring battleships Nebraska Oregon and Wisconsin gunboats Chicago Boston Albany training ship Philadelphia prison ship Nipsic and the great drydock. Boats depart March 2 at 6 30 am 8 30 am 10 am 1 15 pm 2 30 pm and 4 30 pm. Round trip 500 se.
Alaska Coast company sold a large portion of its stock to eastern capitalists. Officials will stay in place and operations continue as before despite the ownership change.
Travel flyer lists trips August 8 9 16 and September 11 12 13 to Chicago and return priced 71.60 dollars to St Louis 67.60 dollars and 60 dollars to Omaha and Kansas City with ninety day validity and stopovers. For full particulars contact Union Ticket Office K B Filia General Agent.
Corporate filings list Seattle Contracting & Construction Co with 2600 dollars capital led by Daniel Anderson and others. Whatcom County Coal Co with 600000 dollars by J M Walter and partners. Goodwin Lauber & Shingle Co of Port Angeles with 30000 dollars by Walter Goodwin and others. The Queen Mill Co of Edmonds Snohomish County with undefined capital by Wasser and Reedy. International Theatrical Co amended to five trustees. The Washington Concession Co of Seattle with 80000 dollars by Ike Schlank and others. Reliance Coal Co of Seattle with 10000 dollars by John Keating and Armstrong.
The text urges young earners to go beyond mere frugality and adopt a systematic saving plan. It promotes opening a savings account at the State Bank, highlighting discipline and a four percent interest rate to grow funds.
Hill president of the Great Northern railroad and aides Mellnigan and Ward are due in Beattie Saturday morning. A Seattle conference with Harriman line officials is rumored. The city shows strong building activity with 676 permits issued to date, including expensive structures. TROUT PLIES on Ponnel Hoo. Hall's, 1111 First av.
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