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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1909
Page
6
President Roosevelt hosted a farewell luncheon featuring top officials and notable guests including Gifford Pinchot and You L. Meyer. Attendees divided roles among former close colleagues as Roosevelt praised Secretary Garfield and reflected on years of service and leadership.
The heirs of John A. Westberg sue Seattle Electric Co alleging negligence and violation of a city speed limit after Westberg, 40, was killed crossing Beac Ave by a Lake Union street car on September 11, 1907. They claim damages of 200000, noting Westberg earned 12500 yearly from his mercantile interests.
Seattle inventor D Lampman reveals a patented train concept claimed to reach 150 miles per hour, with a car suspended beneath the track and engines generating power on board. He projects a Tacoma to Portland run in about an hour and a half, promising safety and remote operation by telephone.
In Seattle a planned jail break involving Mrs T G Gilman and two men named Doleon and Hart was thwarted after detectives found a letter offering a dozen hacksaws. The suspects were detained as guards and letters were traced to Manning Saw Works and concealed within bars.
F W Sparling dies at 1013 Eighth Ave after long illness. Father of Dr G H T Sparling, he arrived in Seattle in 1876 and helped shape the city. Survived by widow Mary Sparling, sons and daughters including Mrs Augustua E and Mrs Anna Sparling, and Mrs Catherine Parker of Boston. Body at Bonney-Watson Co. Cremation to follow.
Howard Idown a Beattie captain and early city figure died at 74 at the home of Philip Arialtown. Born in 1820 in Massachusetts to a wealthy Boston merchant family he pursued finance and transportation ventures including wool corner attempts and electric power projects for Beattie and Tacoma. His later years saw business struggles and shifting ownership of Cedar River moldings as district leadership faced changes.
Olympia March 1 Senator Nichols and Representative McMaster both of King county seek the vacancy on the board of state university regents created by Judge Ronald's appointment to the King County superior bench. So far these are the only known candidates and the decision is expected to be close.
A garbled report notes Jere Metemione Flores, owner of a franchise seat, arrested for allegedly ousting wreckage from a passenger train with several injuries. The piece also mentions President Fallieres of France, Taft, and other political figures in a disjointed summary with uncertain connections.
Wonderful value in tailored overcoats capes and suits plus trousers and full dress items. Includes mantles and suit cases with rental options. Located at 1490 First Avenue Chicago.
The Seattle Star lists subscription rates and delivery methods. It explains expiry dates on the address label, advance payment removal from mailing list, and changes to addresses. It urges subscribers to contact the main office if papers are missing or delivery issues occur.
The Star lists rates for classified ads including Situations Wanted and Help Wanted. Charges cover word counts with minimums and discounts for multi insertion. notices must be placed by a daily deadline. Ballard Agency contact and main office locations are provided.
A wide group now knows the figures 1050 and 441 linked to Main and Indiana. Key individuals noted the values publicly. The exact context or event tied to these numbers is not specified in the fragment.
A jumble of classified sale items lists wood and coal, furniture, lumber, and home goods. Mentions prices, phone numbers, and various rooms for rent, with multiple ads for furnishing, loans, and services amid a busy street-market page.
Diverse local notices advertise sever alamities including horses ponies dogs and fox terrier puppies for sale. Cattle dairy cows and a milk route carrier are listed with prices. Several contacts and phone numbers appear for direct inquiries and purchases.
Genuine snap of a modern cottage with plastered walls and neat room setup. Near car access and RR, owner leaving town offering sale at 1900 dollars or 560 cash and 160 monthly balance. Local view features mountains and city.
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