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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1909
Page
8
A fragmented listing from a local directory shows real estate pricing lines and multiple service ads. It mentions cheaper monthly service rates, door and paint offerings, and various trades including furniture, contractors, clairvoyants, detectives, dentists, opticals, osteopaths, painters, patent agents, and plumbing.
An ancient bone discovery in New Jersey sparks village intrigue as a farmer recalls horses borrowing plows in old days. Diggers uncover a curious three quarter oval metal piece with holes, prompting questions about the site and its prehistoric context.
Opening with Brooklyn Day the coming week at the exposition promises a packed schedule. Southern California Day Union County Day and multiple state days run through Friday with Governor Johnson and Swedish Day highlights. The International Military Tattoo features eight bands and the Sixth Duke of Connaught’s regiment leading the show.
The Wightman, built by International Contract Company, launched from Ballard boat house on the Sound for the United States Public Health and Hospital Service. Mrs. J. H. Oakley christened the vessel with a bottle across the bow as guests looked on. The cruiser, nearly completed after months of work, will need a few days’ finishing touches before a trial slated for early August prior to government handover.
Robert Sutherland a longtime proofreader for the paper was suddenly taken ill at his Carroll apartments and rushed to Providence hospital where doctors fear he may not recover. Maurice Woolfe a Waco merchant and his family perished in the Southern Teves storm. J Kruttschmitt travels from Harri man lines. Dance tonight at Dreamland with free admission on Seventh Ave and Union.
John Davis & Co lists a five room house with bath near Yesler Way and 19th Ave on a mall lot with paved street priced at 92,160 with all charges paid. Adjacent corner lot on 22nd Ave near Jackson at 60,100 with an old house to be sold by administrator for 2,000 cash. The house rents for 12 dollars monthly.
Five divorces were granted in a Kenosha court as couples pursued separations. Louis Lie fensdorfer informed his wife Julia of her “init day” then sharpened a razor and cleaned a revolver, prompting a divorce suit which she won. Others include Adeline A. Walsh against Norman F. Welsh and A Holt against Timothy D. Holt for separation. Katie Weltzel and Laura Phipps filed divorce suits, while labor strife at Allen Tannery continues with resumed work and an almost settled strike.
The page lists multiple events including a 7:40 pm concert by Liberati’s Hand at Mowe Pavilion, a 3:30 pm Beattle Symphony Orchestra performance at the Washington State building, and a 4:00 pm address on Emanuel Brodenberg in the Auditorium by Rev. Frank Bewell. Also noted are a gospel service in the Y balcony and a 7:00 pm concert by Liberatti’s Hand at Music Pavilion, with various university church activities and evening programs.
A mother and her week-old baby were freed from a private hospital after a police intervention. Mrs. Lindquist initially refused to release the child, but Deputy Rogers secured permission. The husband and grandmother joined the mother outside the Lindquist home amid relief. the dispute arose over money owed and confinement.
Paris premier Briand announced his new cabinet selecting Admiral de la Peyerere as minister of the navy and General Brun to head the war ministry. In New York a bar offer quotes today. In Chicago a grand jury returns ten indictments against Police Inspector Edward McCann after yesterday's surrender of Detective Griffin on $25,000 bond. In Annapolis Mrs Button mother of Lt James Sutton’s death case new papers seized. In London four days left before a ballot to decide if British coal miners strike in solidarity with Scottish workers.
Beattie Electric Co and Beattie Renton and Southern seek to patch differences on Pine and Jackson sites and common user privilege. At a private conference at 2 o'clock the Beattie Electric Co presented a contract to W R Crawford, president of Beattie Renton and Southern, contents unavailable.
Catholics in Seattle plan an August visit by Cardinal Gibbons. He will be in Denver on August 15 with a papal delegate, and the Seattle gathering is intended to invite his attendance at the Act 2 exposition. Admission is free.
The Fraternal Brotherhood and the Independent Order of Good Templars celebrate their special day at the AY P exposition. Swedenborg Day is observed at the fate. Delta Sigma Delta medical cell tome fraternity held a morning meeting at the Fine Arts Building.
Ad promises quick sales of a residence property beside the Hirmerton Navy Yard with guaranteed large profits within one year. Claims area is growing, has city water, and advocates investing alongside Uncle Sam’s expenditures for financial gain.
A Puget Sound Indians canoe crew will race the University of Washington eight on Lake Washington. The event is scheduled for August 24 with a picked eleven aboard the Indian boat and the Huskies facing a stiff challenge in the three mile course.
The Indies of the Degree of Honor drill team won the A. O. U. W. drill competition at the exposition, earning about 100 percent from the judge. Among Uniform Rank teams Beatle No. 60 took first, Seottie No. 60 second, and Apokune No. 16 third.
On July 16 1901 the Brown Dental Offices in the Union Block at 712 First Avenue were placed under new management. The dental enterprise expanded to two offices as the founders aimed to bring sac core and build a large U S practice. A dental combine formed to keep dentipta out of the state. An Old-fashioned dentist doubted Brown but by 1904 the firm operated four offices and grew substantially.
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