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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1908
Page
8
The Bon Marche announces a three day清 sale to clear short lots broken lines and remnants with drastic reductions. Remnants of wool dress goods silks cottons linens laces and ribbons go half price. Bargain tables on all floors feature deep cuts on women's and children's garments. Come early for the best selections.
A fresh shipment of 5,000 shoes and oxfords arrived for the Seattle sale joining tens of thousands on sale. The extra stock goes on sale tomorrow with the same prices until all pairs are sold, promising more shoes for men and women, oxfords and pumps.
The Claussen Brewing Association filed mandamus proceedings before Judge Griffin asking the Mayor and City Comptroller to issue a license for the Reception bar in West Seattle. Hearing set for July 30, same day as actions by John Hartig and King & Owens over two other saloons. Licenses grant and revocation petitions hinge on July 30.
The Transcontinental Passengers association will gather in Chicago on October 7 to set special Seattle rates tied to the A Y P exposition. The Chamber of Commerce adopted resolutions urging a railroad rate as low as that offered for the Portland fair.
Mrs. Mary Vinette, convicted of persuading Carl Windel to fake insanity to obtain damages from Beattie Electric Co., was released from county jail after her sentence of ninety days by Judge A. W. Frater expired.
First race results show Abbey at 3 to 1, Emma G. at 15 to 1, time 1 67. Kerry 2 to 1 and 2% odds. Second race lists Phillistina 2 to 1, Horace H. 3 to 1, Akwar Ben 1 to 1 with time 4.
Bruce C Shorts assistant corporation counsel for the city will be operated upon tomorrow for a complication after an appendectomy. He was a former halfback and captain of the University of Michigan Wolverine football team. The California Promotion committee of San Francisco will visit Seattle and the fair next year. David Peterkin aged 64 father of Dr G S Peterkin died of heart disease yesterday in his son's Alaska building office.
A man named Nicholas Mortier traveled from Paterson New Jersey with his wife to join her in California. He was reported missing July 23 and found near a railroad track the next day, in an insane state, and hanged himself at an asylum. His daughter Bessie, aged ten, traveled 2000 miles alone to reunite with her mother in San Francisco, where she identified her father’s body and awaited his arrival. EB H Harrison, railroad agent, arranged care for Bessie before the reunion.
Fire breaks out at 1 45 PM causing about 10 dollars in roof damage to a wooden rooming house at 2020 Post al. Sparks from the adjacent Flatow's laundry smokestack are blamed for starting the blaze.
Grimshaw Caine Co. was incorporated yesterday in Olympia to take over the building material business from K E B Caine who becomes president. W E Grimshaw is named vice president and manager and A K R Gardner is secretary treasurer. The firm is capitalized at 256000 dollars.
A fragmented dispatch from United 4 THE HAGE reports Dutch bombardments on Venezuela dated May 4. The item cites belligerents including Wilhelmina's government and Laguny forces, noting political tensions and public reaction at sea. The piece mentions war pressures and protective measures for civilians.
The Board of Public Works approved a contract for street lighting on First Avenue after evaluating bids. The firm cited, with estimated costs around $15,000, faced scrutiny as the city engineer noted the lowest bidder, while internal discussion continued on the final award.
The scene aboard the Cage at Port featured jeers and cat calls toward Canadian guests during a salute to Diane. Ted Geary raised a flag in admiration as patriotic cheers erupted, drawing sharp criticism from several onlookers and guests of 7 Wiley aboard the yacht charietta.
A westbound transcontinental passenger train collision near Jack Fish Bay, 147 miles east of Vancouver, left one man fatally hurt and seven others seriously injured. J McCormick of Helgest Ireland died. his daughter Annie McCormick travels with the body to Winnipes.
Police investigate a late night burglary at Seattle Base Deposit vaults. A witness, George W. Willame, claims seeing intruders entering through a rear room while a man inside may have helped. No arrests, losses under $800 in jewels, and indemnity promised to claimants.
H. Corcoran division superintendent of Pacific Telephone in Seattle will leave August 1 for San Francisco to become division superintendent of traffic. RK B Jansen manager of the local branch will assume sole charge of local interests and exchange duties formerly handled by Corcoran. Corcoran has made many friends during his Seattle residence.
At this afternoon's Chamber of Commerce meeting a delegation was authorized to attend the National Irrigation Congress in Albuquerque New Mexico from September 29 to October 3.
The British steamer Fallin of Dee passed Cape Elizabeth after a near shore, securing provisions from the Dee on Saturday and reporting loss of anchor and chain. The Tremont arrived in the straits from Yokohama, departing Victoria for Tacoma to discharge before inspection, while the Buckman sails to Frisco and the Watson finishes its southern run. Kosmos liner Radames heads to Tacoma with lumber and cargo for Hamburg and the West Coast, Cottage City carries Skagway excursionists, and M S Dollar heads to Seattle after coal delivery from Nanaimo.
City engineer office drafts a salt water system covering the Pike to Kingats district with a pumping station. Upon completion the plans go to the Chamber of Commerce for approval. If approved the council will immediately order installation to satisfy business interests.
Suspected offender tied to passing numerous bad checks in the city. Authorities, including Deputy Prosecutor George P. Vaenderveer McDonald, have identified a person known as J A McRyan alias J M as a key figure. Reports say the suspect operated widely, with activity centered around the Bon Marche at 708 First Ave and various downtown locations.
A committee of the Epworth league schedules a September session at the Chamber of Commerce at noon to invite the league to consider next year’s convention bringing about 15,000 attendees to Seattle.
The complaint alleges Nelile Armeatrong seeks a divorce from Rit strong in the superior court charging a specific incident dated December 28 1967. A prior note mentions a September 24 1898 date and a one year old child at Victoria.
A special meeting of the city committee was held this afternoon with attendance by the corporation counsel to discuss municipal matters and potential actions.
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