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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1907
Page
5
Panic and fervor grip Snohomish as an outdoor religious gathering led by Caywood triggers a 11 year old girl’s convulsion like episode. Witnesses recall calls to stop the service while others insist on continuing the sermon. Citywide condemnation follows over the “wiring” of the exhorter’s sermons.
A special Miner report from Harlowton describes a village fire caused by an explosion that gutted the business district and destroyed the railroad yards and several major buildings including the Leland hotel and Benjamin general store. Estimated loss about 175000 dollars. (June 18)
A vague notice describes Alumni Day events with honors for class members and addresses by speakers including Victor Zedulck and Harlan Traum anna. The feast and alumni banquet mark the day with membership in the class.
Reports from diplomatic circles in Jington on June 18 discuss rumors of a change in the Japanese ambassador and possible resignation of Aoki. The discourse notes a marriage involving a prominent figure, suggesting tensions and potential shifts in U.S. relations and cordiality.
In Moscow Idaho on June 1 sentences were imposed in the North Idaho land fraud cases. William Dwyer received 18 months in the penitentiary with a $100 fine. Clarence W. Robert drew eight months in the penitentiary plus a $100 fine for subornation of perjury. William F. Kettenbach and George Kester of Lewiston National Bank were each jailed eight months and fined $1000 with appeal hoods set at $2508.
The Japanese press association of New York adopted resolutions pledging to disregard rumors of war between the United States and Japan. The group includes New York correspondents of Japanese newspapers and several Japanese magazine writers based in New York.
Two masked bandits held up George Hayth, foreman for the Tacoma Railway and Power Co., near the Olympic laundry at South Thirteenth and Do streets around midnight. They forced him to surrender a gold watch and $33 in cash under bright arc lighting with pedestrians nearby.
In a fog bound Newfoundland harbor a giant icebound polar bear named Matwok lands after an iceberg lodges the inlet. Fishermen, families, and an officer Tomah witness the dramatic event as the berg blocks exit routes and the bear hunts, with a night of danger as Daddy Crammet and Tomah guard a cabin from the intruder.
The report shows strawberry crates selling from 1.50 to 1.76 with fancy fruit up to 2.40. Tomatoes and other produce move at reduced rates, citrus arrivals include Mediterranean and California oranges, cantaloupes around 1.50 to 1.76, and Florida pineapples in high demand.
Market notes show steady prices for wheat corn and oats with mixed bids for cattle and hogs. Prices listed include several thousand dollars per head on select livestock and regional buyers active in Spokane and Treasuring markets.
A deed of gift confirms the Seattle Yacht Club Spirit meets all requirements for the Alexandra cup. The races set for July 3 4 and 6 on Elliott Bay will be held for the cup valued at 3006 dollars donated by Lieut Gov Danemuir and contested by two boats representing Canada and the United States. The cup is to be raced not more than once each year.
A guide for thrifty fashion, advising one tailored gown per occasion, with emphasis on plain cuts, long sleeves, and versatile accessories. It covers afternoon wear with striped foulard, semilasted suits, and evening gowns in black net, plus a reusable evening wrap to extend wardrobe value.
An old coffee advertisement promises the grocer will refund money if customers dislike Schilling Coffee, insisting the money back burden is not a burden and that the label bears their name.
Central America reports say the Mexican legation left Guatemala after recognizing direct involvement of top Guatemalan officials in a failed assassination bid. President Cabrera dispatched a confidential agent to seek a secret treaty with El Salvador but M Gamboa’s influence thwarted the effort. Guatemala reportedly lines up 14 000 well drilled troops on the Mexican frontier and holds over 1 000 prisoners amid bombardment aftermath.
In Olympia on June 1 a Supreme Court decision reversed a lower court ruling in the Soohemieh county case. The high court’s action strengthens land rights disputed by local interests and sets a notable precedent.
Harriet A Mrvay alleges Albert Hill and wife exploited a medium to influence her, prompting deed of her property after contact with her deceased husband. The first seance yielded 1 046 and the Hills allegedly received 717.48 for a power of attorney. Judgment for Mrs Mrvay restored, but appeal argues Hills should have three lots exempt as homestead from execution.
This afternoon a Scettie At etub team and a mine ele squad meet at Dug's Park to contest supremacy on the diamond. Maise Agnes Sutton, June 18, named notary public by Gov Mead, first woman notary in the state. Oriental Billiard and Pool Par lors on Third Ave adds eight new tables and a 6x10 pool table, a gentlemen's venue.
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