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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1907

Page

7

Suspected swindler Rosenbaum linked to multiple real estate losses

Police trace a scam artist named Rosenbaum tied to several real estate victims including Francis J. Moore. The man allegedly posed as a buyer and collected deposits, leaving town and prompting warrants for embezzlement. He resided at the Oriental block then 421 Pioneer Building with his brother Edward. another brother William vanished years ago.

Talied Regal Shoe Co Prancie J. Moore Rosenbaum Oriental Block Pioneer Building Edward Rosenbaum Revenbaum William & Rosenbaum

Chamber of Commerce seeks funds for Poughkeepsie trip

The Yukon Paer reports the Chamber of Commerce asks for 2500 to support University students traveling to participate in the Poughkeepsie contest. Officials favor the plan and university students will help raise funds. Experts note the eight has a good chance to win and the chamber must act at the regular meeting tomorrow.

Chamber of Commerce Yukon Paer University of Poughkeeps Fair Management Joes

Benefit entertainment for earthquake victim at Beattie theater

A benefit program at the Beattie theater aims to raise funds for a 61 year old earthquake survivor who lost her home and has been aided by a local group. Miss Liesie Starr A Byler leads the event with performers including Grace Beattie and Grace P. Winslow among others. proceeds support clothing, education, and care.

Beattie Theater San Francisco Liesie Starr A. Byler

Domestic Notices of Marital Announcements May Dates

Fragmentary notices list marriages or announcements by names and addresses. Mentions include individuals such as Jones and Huttem-At with dates in May and multiple street addresses. The text reads as a damaged public notice of nuptial events and family ties.

Fragmentary death notices with scattered details

Deaths registered today include Louise J. Beeson aged 51 and H. McDonald aged 4 months in May with addresses on Twelfth Avenue and Weller Street. Teplite Jetia Taplin aged 32 died in May at Pike Street. Minor Baker Emme Mer, 39, died in March at 25th Avenue.Additional entries show Davie Joseph D. Davis, 42, and Minerva Walters, 4, with June dates and various addresses.

Berson Louise J. Beeson Av. McDonald Graham H. McDonald Weller Teplite Jetia Taplin Pike Aurora Et

Federal Court Overrules Demurrer in Sugar Trust Rebates Case

The federal court today overruled the demurrer to indictments charging violation of the Mikins act by the Great Northern for granting rebates on sugar trust products. The defense claimed contracts were made before the Sherman act. The ruling comes as New York and Harrisburg details are reported by the Scrippe Telegraph Service.

Scrippe Telegraph Service New York Federal Great Northern Heston

Capture of British Sealing Echooner Reported

The Treasury Department ordered Captain Alsworth of the revenue cutter Rush at Juneau Alaska to turn the captured British sealing schooner Carlotta over to the nearest Canadian authorities under the treaty. The exchange was directed to the Mellieh authorities for disposition.

Sertepe Telegraph Service Washington Treasury Department Alsoworth Rush Juneau Alaska Carlotta

Government to act against anthracite carriers for Sherman Act violations

Following a cabinet meeting the government will proceed against anthracite carriers accused of violating the Sherman anti trust laws. The move signals a federal enforcement action amid ongoing investigations.

Scripps Telegraph Servier Washington Jone

Totem Saloon Faces Closure After Mayor Veto

The Totem saloon on Ocel dental avenue may shut as proprietor Reon Neyock risks losing license renewal after Mayor Moore vetoed the ordinance. The council license and revenge committee sided with the mayor, signaling likely council action to follow.

Oceldental Avenue Reon Neycock Moore

Chamber Debates Railroad Rates At Commerce Meeting

The Chamber of Commerce plans another spirited discussion on railroad legislation and the traffic problem as the transportation committee report, urged by K Shorreek, criticizes arbitrary measures. Action on the report was postponed to tomorrow for consideration.

Chamber of Commerce Committee On Transportation K Shorreek

Man and Launch Rescue at Sea Ends in Fall into Water

A launch alongside the steamer Pleiades lifted a man and boat into the air. A snapped rail caused the launch to plunge. Ajax, the man, landed in the water and swam ashore after an awkward tumble. The incident occurred during loading of freight at night.

Lopgaddéreman Pleiades Ajax

Water shutoffs tightened by new ordinance

A proposed bill cuts delinquent notice to 16 days after billing and allows immediate water shutoffs this winter. The text notes merchants stocking along the road and urges timely payment to avoid service disruption.

Great Northern Urges Coal Purchases To Prevent Winter Shortage

The Great Northern railroad distributes circulars to stations urging patrons to buy coal now for fall and winter supply. Officials fear a fuel famine this winter and are stocking up to avert shortages.

G. N Great Northern Railroad

Police Sergeant Eligibility List Advances

Patrolmen W Th Kent and C Cot ter W H Searing T A Stibach C B Petphin are eligible for police sergeant. Twenty one patrolmen sat the civil service exam. one successful candidate passed the eligible rank screening.

Kent C Cotter W H Searing T A. Stibach Petphin Office of Police

Builders Meet at Commercial Club for Erection Plans

Members of the Master Builders association with contractors and material men will meet tomorrow at eight to finalize the erection of a project at the Commercial club. A. B. White is temporary captain and J. J. Franklin temporary secretary.

Commercial Club A. B. White Catemean J. J. Pranklin

King County Humane Society Elects Officers At Banquet Hall

At the Hutier banquet hall during a society meeting, officers were elected including M A Matthews as president Jen Woodhouse as first vice president Mies Mey Krowner as secretary and Frederick Modges as treasurer in a formal vote last night.

King County Humane Society Hutier Last Oig Ter M A. Matthews Jen Woodhouse First View Mies Mey Krowner Frederick Modg Es

Grafting Allegations Echo in Seattle Police Force Shakeup

A Seattle police unit faced discharge amid graft charges while a raid on a gambling joint at Mein at and Pourthey uncovered ongoing operations. In Washington the signal corps launched balloons with aviators Capt. Chandler and Lt. Stevens among those aboard, signaling a possible broader government response to a risky air maneuver.

George Cabornc Joe Maser Seattle Poties Force Mein At Pourthey Washington Signal Corpu Chandler iLent, Stevens J. ©. McCoy

Costello & M Front Remodeling Sale In Rank Building

Announcing a continued front sale by Costello and M in the Ranke building at Sth and Pike. After damage from a recent spectacle, Mrs. Ranke's head man Mr. Harman ensures minimal business disturbance while offering ruinous weeklong prices on men and boys suits and worsted garments.

Costello & m Ranke Cor Sth and Pike

Injunction Sought To Halt Union Pacific Tunnel Work

Mary M. Miller through Maine Tucker Hyland filed suit seeking an injunction to restrain tunnel work until damages for injuries to her property along the tunnel line are paid. Judge Albertson issued an order to show cause on a Friday retirement.

Union Pacific Mary M. Miller Maine Tucker & Hyland Albertson

Appetite fuels a diners rage in Anaconda restaurant

May Madden faced police court after a night in Anaconda restaurant when her demand for fine fare led to a disturbance. A waitress named Rather Whllanma testified Madden ordered wine and toast instead of doughnuts and coffee and then attempted to loot the place. Madden was fined four dollars and costs.

Ganlon Madden Anaconda Maynard Ay Rather Whllanma Mra. Madden

Irishman Rampages After Cheese Feud with Swedes

Harry McCoy, described as an inclined man, attacked every Swede he met yesterday after a dispute over cheese. He was arrested and appeared before Judge Gordon this morning confessing he would harm Swedes when drunk. He was remanded on a ten dollar bond.

Harry McCoy Ram Ultmately McCoy Gordon Homer

Odd Fellows In Session In Spokane

Over 1,000 delegates of the Odd Fellows gathered as the grand encampment opened. Elections crowned W. H. Coffin as Grand Patriarch and names for other high offices including Frank Killien, J. Carter Smith, Louie Hart, and J. Eh. O’Donnell as treasurer marked the session.

Star Spokane Pony Alay Arach Odd Fellows W. H. Coffin Orting Grand High Privet Prenk Killien Lowell Cester Warden J. Carter Smith Walle Walia Grand Scrite Louie F Hart Tacoma Teasurer J. Eh. O'Doonell Elma

Endeavor delegates to attend Seattle meeting in July

Local committee says 20006 attendees can be accommodated in Seattle the week of July 10 with arrangements in place to handle 20000 people. F Edgar Barth and T W Laugh of the committee released statements.

Chiiethan Endeavor Seattle F. Edgar Barth T. W Laugh

Man Given 90 Days Jail Term For Ga Bank Possession

Harry Cal lime, a cook, was sentenced to 90 days in jail and a $30 fine by Judge Gordon. Collins, arrested at the instigation of landlady Jane Knapp of Pike street, was found with 20 on deposit at the state Bank of Georgia.

the Meadows Harry Callime Gordon Collins Jane Knapp Pike Street

Panama Canal Zone Police Seen as Model of Order

A Panama Canal Zone account praises the police and orderly regime from Atlantic to Pacific minus Panama City and Colon. It notes strict saloon closures, a disciplined force mixing white officers and Jamaican staff, a prison at Culebra, and a system where political influence is absent, with swift consequences for misconduct.

Panama Canal Sone Atlantic Pacific Pana Ceten Colon Canal Eebel Sone Canal Sen Culebra Bell and Chain Gang New York Americas Geo M. Shanton Pax Texas Rangers Gremissal

Shipping activity signals surge in early period

Figures from U S shipping commissioners show a strong rise in shipments this past month compared with the same period last year. The five Mighty crews and about 1700 men have been engaged, a figure exceeding prior monthly estimates.

U. S

Public drinking fountain installed at Second and Columbia

The new 12 foot high bronze drinking fountain, erected by the local W. C. T. U., is being set up today at the corner of Second and Columbia.

Second and Columbia

Putnam Boots the Beat Boat at Hall's Alaska Store

Putnam Boots visits Hall's at 1111 First Ave to showcase the beat boat for Alaska, inviting shoppers to explore the unique vessel.

Putnam Boots Alaska Hall's First Ave

Rainier Valley Car Line Property Plea to Visitors

The notice promotes Rainier Valley land from Second Ave to Bea con Hill with a grand city view. It markets property from $250 to $1,000 per lot, with payment terms including one-fourth cash and installments every three months at 6 percent interest.

FE. Co Rainier Valley City Park Bea

Silerre Sprinkler Sale Noted in Aplunings Ad

An advertisement lists a $100 Silerre revolving lawn sprinkler model S5c with a reduced full line price at Bee window in Aplunings.

McKinley National Monument Construction Nearing Completion

Canton June 1 The McKinley national monument in West Lawn cemetery near Canton progresses toward completion. The monument honors the late president whose body rests there in a grand site overlooking the city. The project began with Senator Maine Supreme Justice Day and former Governor Merrick of Ohio. The design was chosen after delays, and builders moved the work forward about a year ago. Dedication is planned near September.

Seattle Canton McKinley Weetlawn Cemetery McKintey Maine Sepreme Justice Day Gov Merrick Ohie

AY P E Emblem Contest Ends For Exposition Design

The Alaska Yukon-Pacific exposition ends its emblem contest for a $500 official design for the 1909 fair at noon today. The publicity committee reviews many designs this afternoon and will likely announce a decision this evening. Putnam Boots, the best boot.

Alaska

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