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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1907
Page
5
An 1905 narrative describes a dramatic clash between a lone lynx named Upweekis and wolves in interior Newfoundland. The wolves outflank and maul the lynx when cornered, while Upweekis fights with claws and teeth, waits for chances, and seeks treetop refuge as night cold intensifies. The scene ends with a note that the confrontation continues tomorrow.
June 13 notices list Jons Lamber Company of Seattle with 3006 stock changes F. M Hansley as PF L stock in Wenatchee Electric of Wenatchee from 25000 to (illegible) and amended articles for Mullen ibhardt Company Seattle 1206000 F 8 Shaw Albert Taylor and BE Kelso involved.
After a heated bout over Washington boulevard through the McGuyra replat the park board postponed its route survey for three weeks to assess feasibility and grade challenges. Opponents include J C Ford C C McGilvra and W D Lambeth who own parcels in the replat while RF Diaine and J M Prink urged board support.
Readings and a baccalaureate sermon set the pace for commencement week at the State University. The graduating class will present Oliver Goldsmith's Who Stoops to Conquer tomorrow night at Denny Hall with Rev. Dr. Van Horne delivering the baccalaureate sermon Sunday. Commencement day will be Wednesday June 19.
Gov Mead reappoints F A Clark Everett as state inspector F A Haney North Yakima as commissioner of horticulture L Davies Davenport as state dairy and food commissioner A W Engle Seattle as state bank examiner under AG opinion that old appointments void because of yesterday’s laws.
The Lake Washington Canal association filed an amended petition with the county board. A hearing is set for Tuesday June 18 at 2 PM. The amendment defines the district boundaries and includes a $1,076,000 assessment on district property. One hundred seventy five thousand is for improvement work.
Tokyo reports a violent incident in California causing property damage and prompting indignation. In Washington, rumors of a Pacific coast alliance between Japan and Tokio’s Progressive party are dismissed as unfounded. Count Itagaki plans a naval demonstration. Gen. Tani cannot predict sanctions after ongoing outrages in San Francisco.
The high school Debating Association met yesterday afternoon and elected officers for the coming year. Frank Foisie was chosen president, Leo Andrus vice president, Lounis Grosa treasurer, Chalek advertising manager, and Ralph Casey as well as De Lidia Herren named as debating members.
Denver June 1 miners fear legal actions over Orchard confession. They arrange to withdraw federation funds totaling 1,000 900 from bank without notice to prevent attachments. The move aims to shield assets from potential liens and court actions.
In Washington on June 12 a hen laid an egg showing a delicately formed chick head at the end. The detailed head appears as if the chick is emerging from the shell, with shell fragments partially attached to the body.
Dr Olga Falk arraigned before Judge Morrin on a charge of practicing medicine without a license. Her attorney Wilman P F Tucker demurred to the complaint and moved for more particulars. the motions were denied.
Conductor Reed of the Wallingford avenue car line was saved from drowning last Monday night after he signaled the motorman Goodwin and several passengers to investigate a possible cry for help on the trestle above Lake Union. Reed slipped into the lake during the attempt and was pulled to safety by Goodwin and bystanders.
An unclear note promotes opening savings accounts with minimal risk and guaranteed interest. It mentions a one dollar opening action and a high yield promise, urging readers to consider Bank of Seattle style offers.
In Cleveland on June 13 Jas Benham rigged a thunder and lightning maker on his roof to treat his wife’s nervousness and insomnia. A theater helper assisted as the rain pattern began, followed by thunder, lightning and the patter of raindrops, which soon lulled Mrs. Henham to sleep. Benham believed the staged storm achieved a complete cure.
Retail fruit buyers found crates of California peaches at 1.60 to 1.75 and apricots plums also available as early fruit sold quickly. Florida pineapples fetched 5.00 to 6.00 per box while strawberries sold fast from homegrown supplies.
A garbled market update references livestock, grain, and feed terms. It mentions Western and Puget regions with figures for tonnage, prices, and commodities like wheat and oilseed, though many names and numbers are unreadable.
A note urges shoppers that coffee is perishable and must be kept in tight packages and air kept out. It claims the grocer will refund customers if they do not get Schilling’s Best coffee.
On the Sound tugs oil burners are installed due to coal scarcity. The Lor line to reach port used wood after sailing from Seattle to Mazatlan in the Dolphin. The Delphin sold to Southern Pacific Halfway Co and now serves Mazatlan harbor. Ramoa arrives with pig iron and coke from the UK. Centralia awaits lumber in San Francisco. Harbara will resume the Beattie run from Frisco at 4 PM on Saturday June 15. The Washington Fire Insurance Co to be entered in Arkansas.
Oriental Willard and Pool Par lors at 1413 Third Ave adds eight new tables and claims the only 6x10 pool table in Beattie. The notice promotes a place for gentlemen.
Boats depart to the Navy Yard to view Uncle Sam’s ships including the Nebraska Oregon Wisconsin training ship Boston and the drydock facilities. Trips leave at 6:30 8:20 10:00 a.m. and 1:16 2:30 4:30 p.m. Round trip fifty cents.
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