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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1909
Page
3
A box of violets and a Valentine senders tale moves a courtship in progress. A Swede working a street car office helps probe nondelivery sorrow and a birthday message to Christina in Tacoma prompts an unwritten plea for reconciliation.
The Raven prescription service highlights doctor and druggist collaboration to efficiently supply medicines. Raven Drug Co. located at 7416 Second Ave offers compounded prescriptions and prompt pharmaceutical care.
Reports from Poratta and surrounding areas note resumption of illness treatments and factory activity, Minnie Hogardun inherits a fortune of 110 dollars, fishermen oppose House bill 866 with legislative support, Vancouver ministers debate revival speaker, Tacoma dredger embankment wreck injuring the engineer, Olympia estimates for state expenditures total 6 020 827, Sargent resigns to pursue missionary work, Tacoma official Chavin leaves Puget Sound post for New York, Spokane counties vote to ban saloons with strong margins in most townships, Calbert and Denison carried by the wets.
Delegates Caleb and James Wickersham discuss Alaska succession at a Washington event. A marriage license is noted as Fred Rettechal secures it for a couple who faced a refusal. The marine subsidy bill passed the house by three votes while Mitlander Knox resigns as Pennsylvania senator. Gov. Butler takes action. March 16 election plans for T. Oliver to replace a retiring figure. Taft parade escort details emerge. Queen Alexandra misses palace court due to illness. An annual diner features exotic dishes and a New York hotel gala highlights.
The treasury statement shows receipts of 2 261 651 dollars and disbursements of 2 070 000 dollars. The figures indicate a positive cash flow for the period covered.
One day only Thursday, special offer on a 36 by 10 inch buffet with quartered golden wood and beveled French mirror. It has three drawers and a large round top. Sale highlights surface decoration and finishes.
A finely finished arm rocker with quartered oak appearance and saddle seat noted as roomy and comfortable. Available to one customer tomorrow and offered at a price of four dollars for two dollars and seventy five cents.
Paris fashion notes show Margaine Lacroix presenting Crusader helmet hats built from rough hemp straw with a green crown and dead black brim. The pieces mimic medieval armor with metalheads and riveted accents, aiming to influence European and American styles.
James Fullerton of Kirkland was found guilty of a misdemeanor by a Superior Court jury. Z Montgomery, owner of Allied Printing, faced off in the case tied to county commissioner ambitions and press rights. The penalty could be up to three months imprisonment.
In a January 16 hearing three defendants faced evidence in a case tied to stock betting legality. Counsel for the defense signaled an intent to prove the men acted lawfully and would use a brief to counter the city’s denial of stock exchange activities.
Glenn C. Beeehier, 27 year old lawyer from the firm of Robertse and Beattie, will assume duties at the University of Washington today after graduating from the University of Michigan. He succeeds Judge John P. Matin as law instructor.
Report states Jamen Walley paid a $74 fine for selling cigarettes. Attorneys seek the return of a trunk containing the “Gope sticks” bet Puties. Judge John Bhrion refused to sign an order. Under current law cigarettes may be destroyed. The officers will hold the cigarettes pending further action.
A Chinese sect plans to establish in the city with $4000 pledged by prominent locals to support Confucian education. The effort aims to align with Imperial educational policy and influence curricula in Chinese schools in the United States and Canada. A separate Mary Teilers' league for children’s literature is organized by Gertrude FE Andrus and FOL Caesidy, linked to a national society with branches across eastern and western states.
Today United States customs officers will monitor the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition grounds for sponge shipmente entering for exhibition. A large shipment of agricultural products arrived from Eastern Canada yesterday and further ships are expected from Britain.
George M Stewart, last elected president of the Trustee Realty Owners Syndicate, was chosen trustee at a meeting at 216 Cherry. Patterson, resident and general manager of the ware company, was elected trustee. Forester, former president, will remain as general manager and trustee.
Edward Johnson a laborer spent a night in the city jail after being arrested for expectorating on the sidewalk. Police Judge Gordon berated him for the offense as Patrolman Bhiel stood by unable to obtain bail.
A banquet was given last night at the Lincoln hotel to 14 members of the Prudential Insurance Company of America by Supt. G. M. Swarthbaugh.
Rev. W. W. Shaw of Baltimore expected to reach Seattle for his first sermon near Sunday morning. North Carolina Mississippi and Alabama have inaugurated prohibition on January 1.
Chrie Christensen found a mink fur Hoa near 20th Ave. He kept it safe until the next night when Leong mink fur Hoa was identified and returned to Tintine Howard. Revare Chris paid $5 for returning the item. the Hoa was valued at $50.00.
Acting Gov. M. B. Hay notified Spokane Central Labor Council that C. F. Mubard will remain in the post as state labor commissioner. The decision comes amid municipal and regional labor concerns in Spokane.
In Olympia March 4 Rep T J Bell of Pierce is described as a flashpoint of anger in the house. The piece portrays his ready outbursts and heated rhetoric directed at the Speaker and the Republican party as he launches into a tirade.
In Pierce a speaker named Mr Bell unleashes a fiery denunciation of the Republican party. The oration features dramatic gestures and a forceful delivery as he rails at critics, claiming astonishment and moral outrage, ending with a thunderous reception.
News spreads that the Alaska Yukon Pacific exposition opens on time and will succeed prompting states to secure representation. Missouri Governor Herbert Hadhey urges the legislature to appropriate 40000 for a state building, with Utah and Idaho also funding sizable pavilions and Idaho passing a 30000 appropriation.
Palo Alto Plan ford publication reports Lelandanford University arranged debates with the University of Nevada and proposes a similar series with the University of Amington. The note asks whether to buy a farm and mentions this on page 6.
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