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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1907
Page
8
Mrs J Jos tried to kill herself by swallowing eight bichloride of mercury tablets in her Cherry Street apartment. She was found in agony and taken to Wayside Mission hospital in serious condition as Dr A J Ghigtone reported the scene where her husband was present.
A large stock reducing sale at The Bon Marche offers $25 000 worth of fine china and housewares at heavy discounts before August 1. Items include Haviland china, decorated dishes and platters, water pitchers, tea pots, forks and more with many clearance prices, all in a rush to clear in basement sale.
A unnamed woman tells her husband between breaths that the tragedy might have been avoided if he had stayed. The couple faced domestic troubles and distant acquaintances note ongoing tensions as the situation worsened.
Rev Dinwiddie national electoral superintendent of the I O G T of Washington D C will peak at the regular meeting of Seattle No 6 tonight Rev Dinwiddie missed the convention last week due to Idaho train wreck and did not reach the city until last Saturday Rev W C Wylie accompanies Rev Dinwiddie and will also address the audience.
Marie Antoinette mother general of the Sisterhood of Providence and her secretary Wilfred arrived from Montreal for an inspection tour. They will visit several convents in the United States and Canada under her supervision.
Seattle inspectors promoted Port Townsend, July 22. Collector Harper reports four additional inspectors. Thomas Jarrett and H. O. Benedict promoted to deputy collectors. John Harber, W. H. Shepherd, J. W. Hamer, A. G. Edwards named night inspectors in Seattle. W. B. Nutter transfers from Spokane to Danville as night inspector.
July 22 Olympia notes list Caldwell Complete Laundry Market of Seattle with $100,000 capital under J. D. Caldwell and A. 8. Goldsmith. Pacific Engineering Co increases capital stock from $4 to an unspecified amount. Tourist Hotel Co of Seattle increases from $25,000 to $75,000. Skagit Auto Co of La Conner listed with $5,000, W. OC Beary, C. B. Beary, and George H. Thomas.
Morris Rosenthal, a New York salesman, was struck by a southbound Third Avenue car while crossing East 34th Street. He was found unconscious under the vehicle by Dr. Conley of Bellevue Hospital, who amputated his leg on the street before rushing him to hospital with over 200 onlookers present.
Construction of a seven story Johnston Co building at Third Avenue and University Street nears completion. The piano and music house plans a grand opening after interior finishing with a 300 to 500 seat recital hall and Kimball pipe organ. Offices for rent on upper floors already attracting tenants.
Prices on Quaker City Cut Glass items include Bugars and Creamers at 6.00 specials Bon Bon Dishes 2.00 to 4.25 Vinegar Cruet sets 1.905 and more on vases bowls nappies carafes decanters compotes sugar and creamers and other pieces offered at special rates.
Open stock Eng Neh Decorated Semi-Porcelain line offered with specials. Dinner plates priced at 3.00 per dozen and 1.80 per dozen for other items. breakfast plates 2.50 per dozen. Indistinct catalog text notes pricing and sale terms.
The entire line of Art Pottery Jardinieres is reduced in price and included in the stock arrangement base.
An old listing advertises a range of 12 piece decorated toilet sets with prices from $6.00 to $12.00 and a 6 piece set at $6.25. The ad uses poor OCR with multiple garbled phrases but clearly markets discounted bathroomware.
Local retailer announces price reductions on all hammocks with a wide range of styles and prices from budget to premium. Limited quantities remain as discounts apply across the entire selection.
The stock remains in condition for inventory and the special prices apply only while goods are available.
Local church dedication at Tenthav north and John street featured sermons by visiting ministers. Frank Kamay, former Missoula Mercantile cashier, was arrested for desertion by Detective Ryan. Montana charges carry 1 to 7 years in penitentiary. Michigan Society of Washington officers elected at Wildwood Park picnic. Rev Myron W Haynes returned from east trip. Chin Keay hosted banquets in Chinatown for birth and christening of a son. related to Chin Gee Hee.
Athion on a 3 o'clock Bremerton voyage yesterday afternoon ran down the small fishing sloop Washington at the entrance of Port Washington, causing the Washington to sink. No further details on casualties or rescue were provided. The incident involved the vessel Athion and the fishing craft Washington near the Oriental colony.
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