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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1907
Page
5
The National Education Association meeting in Los Angeles next month was called off after a Commerce Commission ruling on the $2 initiation fee for railroad transportation. Organizers say expenses would deplete funds, and efforts are underway to rescind the action.
Albertson overruled Gedemerrer as Ly Walters, former streets superintendent, seeks to compel Mayor Hickman Moore to sign warrants for January through part of May. The ruling leaves Walters’ status as street superintendent after December to be resolved by mandamus without a new suit.
Secretary Taft fainted from heat after reviewing troops at Port Snells. He was taken to a city residence, where doctors say his condition is not serious and he plans to attend tonight's banquet after missing the M. C. A. corner stone laying ceremony.
Frisco workers return to work ending a six week railway and iron trades stoppage that had paralysed the city. About 7,000 railroad workers and 1,600 other tradespeople resumed duties, with linemen and telephone operators still outstanding.
In Philadelphia on June 15 Misa Ethel Spencer married Lawrence Deyland beside the dying bridegroom. The wedding took place in the room where he lay ill, with the couple remaining at his side as the service occurred. The event marks a poignant union in difficult circumstances.
In a remote Canadian setting a mother wolf drives a caribou herd into the open as her cubs wait, while a lone male wolf moves in to aid the hunt. The drama ends with a swift kill and a mother caribou fleeing, the scene left unfinished as the tale continues.
Grand executive La Leavitt of the Brotherhood of Owls accuses rival Order of Owls leaders, via Seattle organizer H W Mitchell, of spreading falsehoods. Leavitt says he founded the Brotherhood before knowing of the rival group and questions Mitchell's motives in Georgetown. Printer Lon Shimp denies Leavitt owes Donahue $100 for printing.
Viola Allen appears as Viola in Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night at the Grand next week with Wm. K. Harcourt Sidney Herbert Fuller Meliah C. Leane Allen and others. A Saturday matinee features a special bill with four classic dramas and scenes from As You Like It The School for Scandal Romeo and Juliet and The Merchant of Venice.
Lew Dockstader's Minstrels open at the Grand tomorrow evening for a four night engagement. The troupe is billed as the best this year with new songs jokes skits and scenery. Lew will perform a country office spoof and will be joined by Nell in the comic act.
Otis Skinner returns to the Grand in The Deer for a final local showing. The Derby Mascot closes at Third Avenue tonight as Faust arrives tomorrow with Tourette Taylor and Frederic Clarke in leading roles. Mrs Fiske brings The New York Idea to Third Avenue on Monday for four nights, while Earl Burgess’ company wraps a Seattle run with Nellie the Beautiful Cloak Model and previews Chinatown Charlie next week.
Ethel Barrymore set to star at the Grand Opera House a week from Friday in Captain Jinks marking a return that draws a crowd. The young actress, famed for her birthright, headlines the engagement and promises a notable performance.
This week at Star theater six acts headline with Dolan and Lenhart, plus newcomers Charles Carter and Abigail Prince. Tonight patrons see The Man From Mexico with laughs fading as Pantages stock company presents The Charity Fall tomorrow.
The Star Special Service reports personnel reassigned to the battleship Nebraska including Lieut Commander Koontz executive officer and Lieut Cranshaw senior engineer officer both detached inspectors from Moran Brothers yard. Also named are Midshipmen Perkine Pond and Graves Ensign Wickersham Paymaster Harbor and Brown Chief Gunner Ward Warrant Machinist James all reassigned to Nebraska.
In Zan h Maville Ohio, Carl Shackles a 16 year old from Summerfield Noble county died after a brief illness thought to be heart disease linked to rapid growth. He stood 6 feet 6 inches and weighed 550 pounds claiming ongoing growth with normal intelligence. In Janesville Wisconsin Poormaster Kenyon notes two aging Rock county residents France Davis 109 and Mary Davis 107 former slaves who recall the war era and Davis cooked for General Grant.
In Evansville Indiana on June 15 Katie Sellers sixteen from Mendelson Kentucky and George Giesom nineteen were arrested as they tried to obtain a marriage license. The girl wore a short dress and hair in a braid down her back. Her father found her at police headquarters and spanked her until she cried for mercy.
Reports from Salem say M Harri man pledged the Oregon Health Head commission to adopt a new time card system and enforce strict schedules. The move aims to settle ongoing complaints about inadequate train service and improve reliability.
The article notes Pease named to the role amid Tacoma public building proceedings. It also states the Comptroller approved Citizens' National Bank Beattie with capital 700000, listing incorporators. A separate obituary notes Albert Johnson, prominent attorney and brother of Hiram Johnson, died at Pablo hospital Oakland.
Governor Meed appoints C. W. Whisler of Beattie to the state barber examiners board replacing Carl Kech of Spokane who has resigned. The new term begins July 1, 1907.
King Frederick and Queen Louise of Denmark arrived in France from England and will be guests of the republic for three days, visiting Paris authorities and several engagements.
In Denver on June 15 the dying wish of Mrs Parmedla L Wortman was fulfilled as her ashes were scattered from the top of Pike's Peak during a fierce storm. She lived in this city and was 86 years old.
A brief note argues that good citizenship favors purchasing fire insurance at home when cost and merit are equal to imported options. It urges selecting domestically sourced coverage without citing specific brands or dates.
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HM J Bowlly of Seattle has been appointed civil engineer in the department. The announcement notes his prior work and official capacity, indicating a government or municipal appointment and detailing the transition of duties as of June 16. Further particulars are not provided in the fragment.
The Central Labor Council representing over 16 000 workers voted to form a committee to negotiate with mine owners in Washington British Columbia and Australia to secure mine output for Seattle consumers to avert a fuel famine this winter.
SHEROYGAN Wia June 15 Jacob Montana a lineman received a shock of 2 000 volts from an electric light wire and fell 30 feet from the top of a pole striking his head but escaped serious injury.
An item records carpets cleaned by an air process at a location listed as Puety Waery Kug on Queen Anne. A phone number 7719 is shown in the entry.
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