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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1907
Page
8
Washington June 11 President Roosevelt and family depart for Oyster Bay to spend the summer. Secretary Cortelyou and Taft Metcalf and Attorney General Bonaparte will also leave for their summer places.
The Labor Temple Association elected trustees Co. F. Cotterell William Zahn J. C. Ward George Listman H. F. Hunt ley George Harrison John Hay R. Orchard Thomas Hynes FL Aust Alice Lord and R. M. McQub rough at a Monday night session. They discussed enlarging the Labor Temple and the possibility of selling the building to erect a new one.
A clipped Seattle Star item mocks city inspector Charles A Blackmar, noting his tough stance against political interference and his vow to remain firm in duty, despite hostile critics and alleged factions seeking control.
Local officials avoid public comment on Wieckwar issue. The report notes Mile's clean record after six years in office and Hiackear's stance on enforcing the proposed wand policy, with him stepping back from inspection duties.
Daniel Frederick Shriner of Dayton Ohio stands as a record holder in newspaper history. Over 71 years he founded 34 papers, 22 of which survive, reflecting a remarkable career in American press.
Sanitary high grade plumbing services highlighted by modern methods and materials. G. H. Brown Plumbing Co offers full service from 221 Prie Street with two phones for inquiries and estimates.
An uproarious tale from a Seattle elevator describes a fashionable novelty for women garters with bells. A young woman’s blush and whispered responses reveal the joke as she departs on the tenth floor. The elevator boy learns the bells come from the new garters destined for fashionable ladies.
Howard Elliott of the Northern Pacific railroad warns Governor Mead of a likely coal shortage next winter as railroad fuel needs rise. He notes past statewide shortages in Washington and says mines tied to the company are strained to meet transport demands.
A grocer advertises Schiling's Beast tea with a money back guarantee. The note urges customers not to waste good water on inferior tea and promises refunds if customers are unhappy.
A document lists itemized values including weights and amounts such as 23.75 and 4.75 with a total around 86.75 and mentions parties in dock. The fragment references numbers and financial terms without full context.
A local sale offers Justrite Straight Front Corsets at 75 cents tomorrow. Sizes range 18 to 27 with medium hip and bust in white and drab.
Linen table damask offered at 45 cents per yard. The piece is fully bleached and described as heavy linen in eight designs, with wide width suitable for wash and wear. Regular price cited not shown.
A local ad promotes 2000 yards of 36 inch Fancy Curtain Swiss at 10 cents per yard, claiming the fabric washes well and features small figures and colored stripes. It notes the sale price tomorrow and contrasts it with higher prices elsewhere.
A sale lists 22 inch floral scroll and polkadot embroidery at 75 cents per yard, about 50 cents under value. The advertisement touts patterns as prettier than seen and urges shirt waists to be made from the fabric.
Leatherette suit cases offered at 98 cents with full size, brass lock, sewn handle, riveted corners and interior straps. Limited quantities available. be early for travel and picnic needs.
An extraordinary value offered tomorrow for dress percale in navy black or gray grounds with stripes dots and figures. Full yard wide sturdy material, color fast and suitable for camp or house dresses, promising busy basement traffic.
Unusual sale notices advertise 25 cent wash goods at half price for tomorrow. The ad highlights Arnold's Wool Finish Batiste, a twin to all-wool fabrics, offered in white and colored grounds with stripes and checks at 12 1/2 cents per yard.
Te on the scene early and claim your share of these handsome all linen Damask Towels size 18x35 inches at 15¢ each Regular price 25c Hemmed ends all white or red and blue borders a fine bedroom towel and only 15¢ tomorrow.
A letter argues that state officers should alert the public to the importance of early fuel planning. The writer urges institutions to begin arranging winter fuel supplies now and to advise citizens to buy fuel elsewhere to ease shortages.
Matron Kelly has halted ongoing quarrels in the women’s ward of King County. Her hands on approach reduced bickering and unrest among inmates, leading to a noticeable improvement in discipline and system.
Water department reports most violators fined for sprinkling rules use small hoses with nozzle absent. The fine for this violation is five dollars.
Local social items include flower social at Seamen's Institute hosted by wcTU Margaret Y branch and Old Settlers Association Chelan three day celebration at Monitor June 21 to 7 with park purchase plans. Maywood Dance at Labor Temple praised. funds aid J C Dalby and Haywood Moyer Pettibone trials.
Paris report highlights Countess Cheref Ouroseff, niece of the Turkish sultan, who wed a Russian prince after a royal divorce. The Turkish Porte forced the first husband to divorce her for not being a slave. She later met and married her current husband in France. The Washington Fire Insurance Company has entered Texas.
Eleonora Duse sails to begin a North American tour after a long tumultuous romance with Gabrielle d Annunzio. Annunzio heads to South America to lecture at about two thousand dollars per talk. Duse, now in her forties, has spent nearly three decades on the stage, twenty five as a star, and remains a formidable artist.
The Star Special Service reports Alva Marek has been appointed to lead a posthigh school girls association event starting this week. The contest runs from Tuesday to Friday and will determine the school’s top individual during the period.
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