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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1907

Page

8

Smallpox Cases Reported at City Prison

A second smallpox case was found in the city prison within two days. Peter Smith, finishing a sentence for disorderly conduct, was moved to a penthouse ward, and Hart Beardsley was found infected in a separate cell. Cells were fumigated and prisoners vaccinated. If needed, inmates may be moved to a tent and guarded. The jail condition is described as unsanitary, raising epidemic concerns.

Peter Smith Smith Hart Beardsley

Heinze Plans Seattle Bank Opening Next Month

Augustus Heinze the Butte copper financier will open a bank in Seattle in about 30 days at the corner of Flint and Madison to handle financial dealings for his Alaska mining interests. His Seattle venture follows the Cohen-Drew company's decision to close, relocating to support Heinze's new bank. His northern holdings include copper properties and railroad interests.

Heinze Oper Bank Seattle Augustus Heinze Butte Flrat Madison Alaska The Star Cohen- Drew Company Flint Heinze Bank

Restress Launches as Pacific Coast Cruiser at Ballard

The first gasoline vessel of the cruiser type on the Pacific coast was launched yesterday at Ballard. Christened Restless, the 47 foot boat belongs to Dr. R N Gordon. It measures 47 feet in length with a 10 foot 6 inch beam and 20 horsepower engine. It can reach speeds of about 12 miles per hour and has a range of 2000 miles.

Pacific Coast Ballard R.N. Gordon National Shirtwalet Co Valetas Tota Obe Ninot Hoods Canal Brinnon Dosgewallips Yosemite Hood's Canal Union City Brignen Seattle United States Los Angeles A.Y.P. Fair Bitter Lake Farm

Suits on Sale at Hutchinson Co. Summer Suites Priced

Sale offers menu items priced at 25 and 30 dollars now marked 15 dollars each. W B Hutchinson & Co operates at the corner of Second and Union presenting the discount on summer suit inventory.

W B. Hutchinson & Co Corner Second and Union W. Fi, Hutchincon & Co Corner Second Union

Washington Insurance Laws Compared with New York Standards

Washington laws on insurance are described as lax while Washington Fire adheres to New York like strict financial accounting practices. The contrast highlights differing regulatory rigor and accounting compliance between states and within the department.

Washington New York

Seattle Man Dies in Runaway Incident

Nathan Witkin of Seattle was believed killed when thrown from his buggy during a runaway. His body was found near Meskill twelve miles west of Chehalis. No inquest was held. Witkin boarded with Mrs Hornstein at 1205 Main St Seattle. his family lives in Philadelphia.

Chehalis Waah Nathan Witkin Seattle Meskill Witkin Mra Hornstein Mainst Philadelphia

Markets and Prices for Fresh Produce and Meats

The markets report California cantaloupes and watermelons as the only nonlocal specialties on the commission merchants street. Prices rise for kegs while poultry dairy and meat remain steady. fish is well supplied at reasonable prices. Home grown vegetables include beets, carrots, tomatoes peppers cucumbers and corn with late season items like potatoes onions and squash. Dairy products show milk creamery butter and cheese with regional ranch and imported poultry listings.

California Commission Merchants

Market Prices and Livestock Returns From a Local Fair

The listing shows prices for fruits vegetables and livestock including apples apricots currants watermelons and berries with per unit costs. It also notes per pound beef lamb mutton pork and fish rates and lists hay grain and corn figures alongside stock prices for steers cows hogs and sheep. A final line references figs and agricultural produce figures.

Children’s Day at Puget Sound Navy Yard

Children’s Day events are set for Saturday July 27 at the U S Navy Yard in Bremerton where the Pacific squadron now sits. The yard displays include battleships Nebraska Oregon and Wisconsin gun boats Chicago Toston Albany training ship Philadelphia and the prison ship Nipole with a large drydock. Hoata departs Pier 2 at 6 30 8 30 10 a m 1 15 2 30 and 4 30 p m. Children aged 6 to 12 ride at half price.

Pacific Squadron Bremerton Navy Yard Puget Sound Navy Yard Nebraska Oregon Wisconsin Chicago Toston Albany Philadelphia Nipsle Hoata

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