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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1907
Page
7
The piece reports on a dispute over salary for the office of street superintendent. The city legal adviser says Cave is entitled to the pay, given no other claimant, while prior exposure with A. L. Walters as claimant altered the legal view.
Lead story reports the Haywood murder trial jury selection concluded with 10 peremptory challenges exhausted by the defense and J. A. Robertson seated. Jury sworn and evidence set to begin Tuesday at 9:20 with court adjourning to 3 pm. Prosecution submitted nine new witnesses while defense protested delays and claimed surprise names were sprung.
The passage notes that proceeds from the Lake Washington land sale may cover the target, but if a deficiency occurs the exposition officers may draw from the treasury to cover the additional required sum.
The item compiles varied notes from postal, social, and local history including a Norway stamp ad proposal, Mrs Britannia Kennon’s 62nd Georgetown birthday, a Moravian Bishop’s remarks on Nicaragua, barber shop mirror anecdotes, and crumbling Victorian-era snippets about court cases, river legends, and city life.
fragmentary text describes an unidentified speaker, likely a government representative, outlining exposition and committee actions. The garbled OCR lacks clear names, dates, or concrete outcomes, making specifics uncertain.
A short notice highlights Optical Co. promotions for eye troubles and special ar treatments. It mentions eye care services and a limited time offer aimed at customers seeking relief.
Narret, commissioner general to the Orient for the St. Louis fair, spoke on practical experience. The committee will push forward the exposition construction efforts.
An ocean voyage near Latouche reports the whale ramming the ship Yucatan. The whale struck the midsection and appeared distressed, causing a tremor aboard the vessel before calm returned and the crew secured the scene. The incident suggests the whale’s driving power was underestimated.
Canadian Pacific will start through Portland to St Paul passenger service on June 7. Passengers board at Portland and remain aboard until arrival in St Paul. The route runs from St Paul to Spokane on CP tracks, then Spokane to Portland on the Oregon Railroad Navigation line.
Nearly all hotel and restaurant proprietors this morning granted the Cooks' and Walters' union demand for a six day week and a small pay raise. The six day system will not start until a competent replacement is found for the seventh day. At union headquarters twenty two demands for employees were presented, few of which could be filled.
Members vote on 48 candidates for trustees with 25 needed. Balloting ran from 10 a m to 3 p m. Newly elected trustees to meet soon to elect officers for the year ahead.
Mayor Moore told Health Officer Calhoun the city will study outsourcing garbage collection for two years. The health board may take over operations this summer and contract with individuals if needed. Calhoun said he would forgo four months pay to fix the garbage issue, as residents vent complaints about delays and high costs.
Mike Quinlan and Len Heidel face trial this afternoon charged with selling liquor on Sunday Quinlan allegedly sold to a well known private detective during the incident.
Governor Albert FE Mead says the state of Washington will expend the $1,000,000 provided in the Piper bill for the Alaska Yukon Pacific exposition. The decision depends on shore land sales and forthcoming funds.
Oriental Billard & Pool Parlors at 413 Third Ave announces eight new pool tables and notes it hosts Beattie’s only fx10 table. The venue markets as a place for gentlemen.
The fiftieth anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Lippy was celebrated last Thursday at Christensen's hall. A gathering of relatives and friends numbered 69.
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