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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1907
Page
8
Col. Thompson of the local VA reports ice is breaking in Michaela Alaska with the sea opening. Word says ice four miles from Nome is breaking up and a favorable wind could drive the ice to the open sea.
The Denny Hill fight splits over assessment fairness with Class A objecting to a non equitable distribution of benefits from widening and leveling of nearby properties. Another party argues some parcels outside the district belong in the General Fund.
Kangley Wash residents accuse the local saloon of violating Sunday closing laws by selling liquor. Mill workers and visitors allegedly gathered, leading to public intoxication and offensive language. Authorities will be asked to act to prevent a repeat of the incident.
City council halted business yesterday as Mayor Moore signed two ordinances and then the body resumed work after he gave his word. Councilman Gill bitterly attacked the mayor over the street superintendent dispute and threatened impeachment, boasting of eight allies to remove Moore within ten days. Moore countered with a challenge offering $100 to any charity if Gill begins impeachment proceedings.
Commander William Booth of the Salvation Army arrived in Seattle this forenoon at 10 o clock on the Minnesota from Japan. He is accompanied by Alexander Nichol editor in chief Col Higgins and Brig Gen Cox. The party plans to proceed to the Atlantic coast and then sail for England. Booth has stayed in Seattle several days awaiting his father’s arrival.
At a Thursday meeting W. K. Gordon acting for the Painters' union delivered a eulogy of the Japanese praising oriental virtues. President Gill advised the league was aligned with his sentiments despite the contrasting stance of educate the Japanese.
Otto W. Loberg sought annulment of his marriage to Christine Loberg alleging coercion by threats of seven years in prison. He was jailed when the alleged force was used. suit cites breach of promise and seduction. The marriage occurred May 19, 1906.
Through a Port land police letter the local department learned that August Wenech a Minnesota farmer and his 11 year old son William disappeared in Seattle April 19. Wenech carried $10 000 and was last seen with two strange men met on a train. A wife and another child remain in Portland. Running shoes pants and corks and pushers advertised at Halls 1141 Fir first ave.
The President and Mrs. Roosevelt depart Sunday night aboard the Mayflower for Georgia day at Jamestown. Governor Gerrill and staff greet them. Georgia troops lead an exposition with the battleship Georgia officers to receive silver service. Two receptions planned and an address to the National Editorial Association before returning to Washington.
Lebanon Indiana June 1 The court declared George Odina a millionaire from Indiana insane ending a scandal involving Elma Dare keeper of a notorious resort who abducted Rhodius and eloped to Kentucky. Detectives found the man in a secret hiding place. Relatives pursued the case.
Albany dispatch reports Governor Hu signed the public utilities bill on June 1 making it law. The measure governs oversight of utility providers and consumer protections across the state.
ST PAUL reports General Kuroki and his escort departed for Beattie on the Great Northern limited at 10 20 o clock last evening.
W H Hutchinson Co offers extra size suits for large men with emphasis on sturdy construction and union made. The notice highlights tailored fit options and availability through local retailers.
Four Wilton rug specials listed with sizes and regular prices. French Wilton Rug 27x54 at 4.50 and 36x63 at 50 cease. Bundhar Wilton Rug 27x54 at 4.50 and 26x63 at 6.50.
A limited assortment of Valenciennes lace and neckwear offered for sale tomorrow at special prices. About twenty varieties described as underpriced and available through the seller at Society location.
Cam bric covers with three rows of lace insertion finished with beading and ribbon. All sizes. Our price for tomorrow each 25 cents.
Infants caps made of fine lawn and mull with Valenciennes lace. Back unlaces for easy laundering. Former prices 1.26 and 1.76, special tomorrow at 8 cents each.
Using Rosette Irons you can bake forty rosette waters for ten cents. The bent wire handle stays cool and won’t twist. Under-surface mold points keep wafers from touching pan bottom during frying.
City readers are told of prominent visitors on leave including Capt. F M White Col J Q A Braden and Judge G T Trent of the Philippine service. Prangeline Tooth of the Salvation Army plans to return to Seattle soon. John Prassington, arrested on a false pretenses charge, was released on $1,600 bail. Teachers in King county see 10 15 percent raises. Jesse Dayton held for questioning. Kemp ten taken back to be tried in St Paul. James A Moore buys distressed bark Hayden Brown for smelters. Charles D Kimball dies at 742 N Broadway. Chin Gee Hee and Chang Hoch may not return to Seattle. Detectives arrest George B for unlawful act at Western Meat market.
The Geo House Co offers fine garden hoses with guarantees priced from $4.50 and up. Availability includes So ft, and the display mentions University Street location.
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