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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1907
Page
5
The piece reports on wartime sentiment and the hope that a dignified, cautious approach can avert conflict. It mentions the need for a measured profile and public sympathy as key factors in avoiding escalation.
The article describes Lestie Carter in a three night run at the Grand Opera House with a Stock Company offering and a comedy bill. It mentions the Seatte venue showing Cloak and a vaudeville bill with several acts including A High Toned Hum and the Magest. The piece notes audience laughs and strong performances by Laur in At the Lois and Man from Mexico.
A damaged clipping reports a southwestern firm facing federal charges with a guilty finding in a federal court. The article notes a government attack on a northwest trust dissolution and mentions a substantial cash bond of 325 being shown, implying coercion of small entities into compliance.
The twelfth convention of the National Credit Men begins in Chicago with officials from the White House Credit Men in attendance. The three day gathering features welcome remarks and formal sessions as delegates discuss federal credit policy and industry issues.
The note argues that fire insurance costs should be equal for imported or locally produced goods, asserting parity of cost and merit in recognizing fire risk and coverage across markets.
Strachan, leader of the Women Teachers' Campaign of Equal-iay, Albany, reports the nation awaits the fate of New York's salary bill. The measure, aimed at equal pay for equal work among teachers, has passed the legislature, been vetoed by Mayor McClellan, passed again, and now awaits Gov. Hughes's signature.
Former Mayor Phelan ridicules San Francisco scare as basis for international disturbance threats. He argues no quake sparked war and criticizes handling of earthquake funds and the Schmitz indictment, while urging Roosevelt aid and relief oversight.
Mrs Nancy McPhee aged unknown dies from direct war related causes. She was mother to ten children, eight perished in the rebel war. husband died from exposure. Born in North Carolina in 1887, she lived in the south. Survived by Robert W. McPhee of Alderton and Mrs Kelsey. Funeral from Kelsey home Thursday with interment at Kent.
The Trustee company annual officer election was held Tuesday afternoon. Re elected were W. D. Wood president and manager, A L Hawley and James F Metkie vice presidents, Edmund Bowen treasurer, William T De Graff secretary, and W r Howsles trust officer. Henter will assume active management July 1 and has long been involved with major Seattle firms since 1990.
Monuments Art Marble Co located on 2011 Second Ave three doors north of Virginia with both phones listed as 1738 ave for contact.
June 14 dispatch from The Hague reports the proposed paper to be presented Saturday. Dutch delegate supports the plan. Choate and the British and French representatives are expected. England’s stance on arms limits appears cautious. doubt remains over Germany’s debt-collection by force proposal.
The Yester woe Sepeees Club discussed pushing a regrading campaign for Yesterway from Fourth Ave to Broadway. Members favored a moderate regrade now and would ask the city for office to formulate plans. Property owners on Fifth Ave push to regrade, saying it fuels activity and future issues on Yester Way.
A Seattle Chamber of Commerce committee named F W Baker A Kerry J P F Douglas J T Mackstone and H B Lip Mah to solicit funds for the coming Christian Endeavor convention. About $4,000 raised, $6,000 pledged, need $6,000 to $9,000 more to honor Beattie. Chamber also favors an investigation of local post office mail delivery. VIENNA notes parliament strength for Anti Semites and Prague and Bohemia German districts. MINNEAPOLIS reports National Conference of Charities annual meeting in session with W S Butler presiding. Bellingham Publicity Bureau invites Chamber and others to Steamer Troquets excursion June 15 from Pier, return June 19.
Mr Schelle opens Innovation Grotto a top equipped grill described as ideal for afternoon visits. The item notes talent for music and singing by an assigned performer, with Dr Leo Haker dentist located at 206 Kites building and phone Main 6356.
June 11 report details two Weber chorus girls marrying wealthy husbands, Miss Nee and Milas Isabella Plunkett, with commentary on stage beauties attracting rich spouses. Trixie Friganza adds advice on snagging a millionaire, citing long lashes and charm as essentials.
Chairman Revelle of the parks and boulevard committee opened a joint hearing this afternoon on Washington boulevard through the McGilvra replat. Citizens from both sides attended as the council considers redeciding authority to condemn land previously granted to the park board.
Albert Be Tillie, a Great Northern railroad section hand, was awarded $26,000 in Judge Griffin's department of the superior court. Tillie was injured December 6, 1908, when a handcar wheel struck him, crushing the lower part of his body and leaving him crippled for life.
Beattie residents obtained $234,194 in policy benefits as beneficiaries of deceased insureds during 1906. Other cities reported larger totals with Portland at $451,884 in the same period.
Insurance collections across the Pacific Coast and nearby states show San Francisco 2,262,105 and Los Angeles 455,600 with Spokane at 145,473 and 102,469 listed for other entries. Oregon 1,285,080 Washington 1,136,842 California 6,600,000 Idaho 868,041 Montana 1,178,732 reflect statewide totals during the same period.
The damaged steamship North Western will be fed at Requimalt by Bullen Uroe with a bid of 47000 dollars. Work is to finish in forty five days and the vessel will return to the Nome run. The Bellerophon from Liverpool arrived with 3000 tons Seattle consignments and the Marguerite is the season’s first boat to St Michaels from Fairbanks. The Buckman arrived from San Francisco with passengers and freight. Captain Olbbe made an accidental descent into the harbor.
A street column notes that describing a house as good coffee is praise while poor coffee is common. grocers refund money if customers dislike Schilling's Boston blend, and merchants are paid by the grocer.
Yesterday the Inverie faced a shallow stream due to its heavy draft while loading at Centennial mills. The Umatilla of the Pacific Coast Co. arrived at Nome after a nine day voyage, as underwriter D. Monale of Pa cific Coast Co. remained focused on shore retention.
On Leyte Faustino Ablon the head chief of the Pulajanes has been captured after being wounded by detachments not under Lieut Jones. For five months 14 columns have pressed to end the Pulajaniam on the island as bandits are daily brought in.
A newly formed Restaurant and Hotel Association opened an employment bureau on the Epier block floor today. The bureau aims to place restaurant and hotel staff for applicants regardless of union membership. The Hotel Keepers Association will affiliate with restaurant proprietors. There is no shortage of help at present.
All aboard for Navy Yard tours to view Uncle Sam's ships including the Nebraska Wisconsin Philadelphia Boston and the Drydock. Boats depart Pier 2 at 6 30 6 30 10 am 1 16 3 30 pm and 4 30 pm. Round trip.
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