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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1907
Page
6
Classified page itemizes help wanted openings for women and misc rentals and rooms for rent. It lists addresses in Arcade and Third Avenue with rooms for rent, printing work, and various job notices alongside ads for furniture sales and real estate brokers. Includes attorney and professional listings, and a few lodging and boarding notices.
Auction ad notes a large lot with a fine view offered for 500 dollars. Details mention a steep price drop and a sale at Pioneer Square. Contact references include Goodfellow & Sons and a Seattle area location with terms varying by year and item condition.
The Washington railway commission held a two o'clock proceeding at the Hotel Butler to hear real estate men testify on the value of Northern Pacific and Great Northern railroad terminals in Seattle. The session aims to estimate railroad property value for passenger and freight rate setting. Key witnesses included Will H. Parry F. W. Wert and James T. Miakistone. Attorneys for the railroads may cross-examine. H A Fairchild chairs the hearing.
Larry Lawrence, a prominent young man of this city, who broke his neck while diving at Alki Point, shows improving condition at Pacific hospital. Doctor W A Silliman says he expects Lawrence to sit up soon and that recovery is only a matter of time as sensation returns and paralysis diminishes.
P J Donahue defied court by missing a second appearance in a case charging him with malicious destruction of property. The accusers William Hiaine and Perry Davis— residents of the Schewerman block—had been cleared on a prior charge by Donahue. City Attorney De Hruler sought a bench warrant to compel his presence.
The War Department tests a new war balloon under Gen. Allen in Washington. Capt. Chandler and McCoy with Leo Bievens flew from Washington to near Harrisburg, Pa, a 54 foot diameter craft with 78 000 cubic feet gas, costing about 12000 dollars. A mobile hydrogen plant will accompany the balloon.
The War Department allocates 50,000 for a balloon station at Fort Omaha as experiments continue after a Wright brothers inspired test flight. The large balloon traveled 140 miles in 4 hours 37 minutes at about 4600 feet, prompting optimism from Dr. Alexander Graham Bell who envisions superior flying machines leveraging tetrahedral kites and gasoline motors.
Herlin keeps an automobile converted for a dearee and President Fallietes of France is described as exceedingly thrifty, spending as little as possible of a 600000 dollar annual liberal allowance. Daniel Worerster, once called the Uncle Tom of Uncle Tom's Cabin, still performs in Roxbury VI after years away from the stage, having worked with Laura Keane Juni Brutus Booth and Edwin Booth.
Report from Wariington June 18 indicates the War Department has a significant scheme for maneuvers around Puget Sound next month. The aim is to secure information in case of war with Japan or any foe threatening Bremerton navy yard.
A burly suspect eluded Patrolmen Hamblin and Walcott at Argo station in South Beattie last night after they had captured him. While being taken to a box the man slipped away as six revolver shots were fired in pursuit.
Three year old John Frederick Bromley in Chicago Indiana declares a life of ministry near the Moody institute. Despite his solemn calling he is playful and kind, showing a memory of scriptures that astonishes eminent divines.
A garbled, period-voice item notes a messenger delivery mishap and a death from cold potatoes. It then shifts to casual chatter about boys’ improvement in the percentage table as warmer weather arrives, and a remark on personal idiosyncrasies during the season.
A quaint summer garment for a young girl with 1880s style. White cape features wide scalloped edges heavy lace a garland of blue flowers and blue velvet ribbon at the throat. Paired with a broad brim hat of white horsehair blue forget-me-nots on the crown and white faille ribbon at the back.
The Pioneer Association of Washington held its large annual reunion at Pioneer Hall in Madison. Rev Whitworth presided with a retrospective titled Retrospect of Jury. Rev Whitworth, aged 63, spoke on changes over time. Dean John T Condon of the University school discussed progress. a pioneer luncheon and ceremonial program followed tomorrow.
Five workers are killed in a Pow der plant explosion at a refinery in Williamsport Pennsylvania. Rescue crews found bodies in the wreckage and debris. Officials investigate the blast as a fatal industrial accident.
Councilman Revelle and City Engineer J C Jeffery outline a transportation plan to extend a streetcar line during the 1909 exposition era. The proposed route would run from Lakeview through the Denny precinct over the Latona bridge, aiming to ease Seattle’s Capitol tension and improve city transit.
At a night meeting the labor council will act on a committee report about compliance with a new closing schedule. The committee lists two leading clothing and goods stores that did not adhere to the 10 o'clock Saturday closing.
New York June 18 Telegraphers headquarter announcement says the executive committee is meeting this afternoon to settle the strike issue. No settlement reached yet.
Police seek suspects after the Agnew hardware store burglary. A break in exposed a front window and rifle stock, with firearms and valuables taken. This marks the third break in the same manner, occurring Saturday night. A Great Northern railroad worker was questioned.
Police Wappenstein plans a Saturday trip with two children for a two day vacation at Ocean Beach Port Washington. Inspector Willard leads the department while the chief rests and spends time with family during a brief break.
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