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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1907
Page
5
Cas Petersen and Henry Angen were caught in a shop burglary on 2nd Avenue shortly before 11 pm. Patrolman John Lane alerted officers Reilly and Jennings, a stand-off ended when Lane fired a shot and the suspects surrendered after retreating through a rear window.
In Youngstown near Seattle, four liquor operators Wilson G L Angevine A W Barker and Harney Sloan were shut down after a move to curb saloons within one mile of West Seattle. Barker and Wilson have sought licenses, Angeline may apply under the new regime, Sloan has left the business. Residents say only two saloons are needed and Seattle council plans to issue licenses for that number.
The city street committee endorses moving forward with plans for a city asphalt plant. The corporation counsel says the city would be required to pay for any asphalt produced from the plant. The panel notes that street improvements are financed by contract with the lowest bidder and that, until sales begin, surplus material could be used for maintaining existing pavement.
A. P. Sawyer of Seattle was elected president of the state university board of regents to succeed John P Hartman. Five new teachers were added to the university corps including Dr. Charles B Weaver and Dr. William A Morrin, both noted scholars, plus Charles C Moore Eva Louise Barr EB Bell and others, all well recommended with degrees from major universities.
The North Coast plans to gain possession of Union gap to access Puget Sound and Puget Puyallup waterway per plans filed with the engineering department. Delegates travel east to drum up industrial interest while others from Seattle and Spokane join in. A bond vote on $200000 for new school buildings passes and fails in separate ballots. George Naylor is jailed by Town Marshal Lindsay for assault on Mrs Bert Parton after a neighbor dispute.
About 159 delegates to the state editorial association visited Everett today. They were hosted on the steamer Yosemites by local merchants W. B. Hutchinson & Co. A sale offers men’s suits at reduced prices, $75 and $20 suits for 15 dollars each, at corner Second and Union.
An advertisement promises surprise savings if readers visit tomorrow. The copy hints at discounts and draws attention with a friendly invitation to shop soon. No specific products or prices are disclosed in the fragment.
The ad touts Fegs 25c and claims quality with a quote that customers would pay 19c more elsewhere. It limits purchases to eight packs per customer and excludes dealers. Tomorrow available Iowa Creamery Butter at 30c a pound, described as fancy creamery butter worth 3c more elsewhere.
Made of cotton cassimere in homespun style. Mothers would approve. Priced at 35c elsewhere, now fifteen cents a pair tomorrow. Paper Napkins 55c. White goods in plain and decorated Japanese Paper Napkins. One hundred thousand napkins at 55c per thousand. 800 pieces mill ends of white goods in plain and novelty designs. India Linens Victoria Lawns Mulls Organ dies Long Cloths Cambries Mercerized Novelties Dotted Swisses Dimities and more at about half regular prices.
A local advertiser touts a sale on boys and young men wool suits at half price. Stock ranges up to size 36 bust, with new spring styles highlighting quality wool and workmanship.
Regular prices up to 75c each for a tight selection of twenty styles. This is listed as one of the best snaps offered this season with emphasis on value and variety.
To save money on meals you must eat to live. Try our grocery department once and you will return often. It pays.
Store promotes a half price sale on men u0027 s hats including outing street canvas and straw styles offering big savings to shoppers across all categories.
Advertisement notes Eastern hams at 16 cents a pound, claiming best quality and lower price than competitors, urging readers to buy now.
A local ad notes comforters priced at 98 cents each with a batch of 125 pieces. The listing highlights their generous size and white batting filling and estimates a current cost of at least a dollar and a quarter per item.
Advertisement promotes best quality parlor matches with no quantity limit and a 24 cent discount on every box.
A large assortment of wash goods in latest styles and colors, about 4000 yards total, value up to 20 cents per yard. All tomorrow only, at 9 cents per yard, with none under 12 1/2 cents.
Timautifet Hand Kyntwoidemd Waist Patterns advertised at a single price. Regular prices listed as $1.98 and $2.50. Color options include white ecru cream champagne light beige and black Sperrein.
A store offers a half price sale on 1, 860 men’s suits and separate pants in many styles and materials. The collection is up to date and promises durable wear and satisfaction as prices drop tomorrow from already low regular rates.
Bargain alert for wash suits as prices are cut by half. Limited stock in white cream white and linen tones. Shoppers urged to act quickly for best selection.
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