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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1909
Page
7
Washington braces for the Quadrennial celebration with crowds filing into lodgings and venues. Prices for ball tickets and rooms soar as visitors pour into the city amid variable weather and official security measures.
County authorities seek $450 damages and costs in a case tied to a minor incident as attorney F F Randall airs a claim at Vie Borne. Dr Mason and Dr Ken are reported improving after hospital confinement. A damage suit for $1,000 arises from a steamer collision, while a mandamus case nears closure in King County.
The county board again declines to pay the jail matrons the $75 monthly salary promised by Sheriff Hodge. The payrolls, submitted by the sheriff, are rejected for a second time this year. The dispute arose after commissioners questioned entitlement and cited moralizing remarks by a member about inmates being doped. The sheriff says he will persist with monthly payroll submissions until funds or alternative revenue is found.
Henry Gree, city dog catcher, oversees a large canine population with his assistants. He reports capturing 16 006 tramp canines including hundreds of aristocratic dogs. He collects 1 per impounded dog and warned that on April 1 untagged dogs will be taken to the dog pound. A license costs 1 for dogs and 2.50 for bitches.
In Olympia on March 1 the Senate ordered Joseph Ashlock, the governor's private secretary, to report to the Senate from the governor's office where he had worked since Hay took office. Ashlock, alongside Howard Cosgrove, faced removal from the governor's staff as a response to Hay's Seattle speech.
Frank Marcus of Ravenedale and D H Adama of Campton had liquor license applications approved by the county commission following a formal vote.
The will filed for probate reveals three daughters for Lucky Baldwin and a large estate. Clara Stocker and Anita Baldwin inherit significant portions while widow Litty Bennett Baldwin receives only a one third undivided interest. Five nieces and grandchildren receive smaller legacies with land valued around two hundred thousand dollars. A committee will select the land, and any heir at law proving kin loses a sizable share.
A Seattle theater week story reveals theatrical prop troubles as an assistant props, dubbed a “super,” struggles with a supply of guns. The scene grows tense when the stage crew complains about only having ten guns and needing six more, while the audience’s enthusiasm leads to uproar and cushions being moved.
The corporations committee of the city council recommended granting a Third Ave and Pine St franchise to Seattle Electric, overruling a higher bid from Seattle, Renton & Southern. Bids opened last Monday, Seattle Electric at two and one percent, Renton & Southern at two and one half percent. The superior court’s Ewing decision said the council must sell to the highest bidder, but the committee, citing the city charter, favored Seattle Electric. James B. Howe argued bids aimed to harass Seattle Electric. Morris B. Sacha countered that Renton & Southern sought to gain by force.
Police report a wanted man, Chani Minn Pomas J. Piaherty, charged with embezzlement. An officer says the suspect, tied to Grimm rowing company of Minot, N. D., was captured and will be sent to county jail for arraignment.
The Scandinavian Namiod Brotherhood, an organization formed for the aes bringing tones or t beta orwe iang a ane and state, held its second meeting in the Arctic Club room last night. Preliminary steps were taken toward securing permanent quarters.
P Manson of Dockton awarded the contract for construction of a bridge over Judd Creek on Vashontaland. The bridge will complete a through right of way running north across the island. Maneon's bid was 1,709 dollars. nine bids in all were opened.
T L Dwyer traveling salesman for Levi Strauss New York disappeared from Minor hospital shortly before 11 pm He left only a soiled night gown and forgot to pay his bill He reportedly descended the hotel window by sheets and blankets while staying at the Savoy prior to appendicitis before vanishing causing concern among hospital staff and acquaintances
Chief Irvin reports Miss McGill now at Raymond. A marriage is pending to a young man from Raymond. Police note McGill left a stenographer position here and may be traveling with a suitor.
The Dink land Amusement Company plans an auditorium seating 2000 on the Pay Streak at the A P KE grounds. Charles W. Rex, with amusement experience, will lead the act featuring 30 musicians and a chorus of 49 Creole girls. The Disseland auditorium aims to attract expo visitors during the period.
A dance event at the Labor Temple raised about $100 for the Reta Clerks' association. The proceeds will go to the State Federation to advocate higher wages and registration requirements for female workers.
A meeting of county officials discussed waterworks at Valley City and Pacific City with a March 34 deadline. Residents gathered to protest the Dearborn Street regrade and a proposed steel bridge over 1th Avenue.
A varied stock of nets and ribbons arrives featuring White Net 24 inches wide at 1.20 yard, White Net vine pattern 24 inches at 1.35, 7 Very Fine Cream Net 24 inches at 1.45, Cream Net 44 inches at 1.20, White Tucked Nets 42 and 20 and 44 inches at 1.20, 1.00, and 0.59 yard, imitation Cluny lace 4c-124c, Taffeta and All-Silk ribbons in multiple colors at 6 inches wide from 27c to 22c per yard, plus All-Silk Satin and Black 6 inch ribbons at 25c.
Linen colored drapery sections offer heavy square mesh novelty net perfect for bungalow or house curtains. 40 inches wide at 25 cents a yard. three Arabian color novelty nets 48 inches wide from 50 cents. colored nets in red green or yellow at 45 65 and 75 cents a yard. German Madras in four patterns 40 inches wide 35 cents. Colored German Madras with small figures 45 inches wide 55 cents. Tapestry table covers blue ground 4 4 size 1.19, tapestry couch covers oriental patterns 72 inches by 3 yards 2.25.
A catalog note lists Wash Goods in madras waisting at 10c per yard in white with dots stripes checks and figures 36 inches wide. Dress ginghams 8 1 3c per yard in stripes and checks 27 inches wide. Bleached cambric 6 4c per yard 36 inches wide solid quality one yard.
Full size fringed crochet bedspreads light weight 89c. White cotton filled comforts in light silk lining double bed size 95c.
Listing of women and children undergarments in pure white cotton and jersey rib, including vests with high neck and long sleeves, drawers with ankle or knee length, and union suits with various sleeve and length options. Prices shown: 19 cents for vests and drawers, 35 cents for union suits.
Dark blue wrap coats with white dot prints priced at 1.25 each and blue and white striped styles at 1.25. Black and white checked and red floral wrappers listed at 1.00 to 1.25. Various prints including gray floral and blue white combinations priced between 1.00 and 1.25.
Woman’s two clasp glace gloves priced at 69 cents per pair, with overbeam seaming and one strand embroidery in black white tan brown gray navy and green.
Fringed gauntlet gloves in tan and buckskin feature decorative cuff trimming and pretty designs suitable for period wear.
A local advertisement lists soaps such as seven cakes of Clover Blossom and Tar Soap for 25 cents and three cakes of Glycerine and Cucumber Soap for 15 cents. Other items include Eastman's Violet Face Powder and Talcum Powder at 15 cents, Witch Hazel, tooth powder, and cosmetic accessories like braided wire hair pompadours, hair barrettes, hair pins, and oatmeal soap priced from 10 to 25 cents.
Corsets and girdles offered in several styles including short hip and low bust or medium hip and bust, and girdle tops with long hip. 50cc Tape Girdles designed for slender figures feature hose supporters attached for secure wear.
Advertised corset covers are 29 cents in good quality muslin with lace trim. Sizes range from 38 to 44 and are slightly soiled.
In this lot we present for values in White Goods Linens Crashes Silks and Dress Goods.
Trunks described include basswood hats with duck covering steel bindings and japanned trimmings. Sizes 24 inch to 38 inch priced from 8.50 to 25.00, with features such as six removable hat rests and linen lining. Also fiber bound steamer trunks with brass trimmings priced 7.00 to 25.00 and wall trunks with extra large box designs priced 20.00 to 21.50.
The wets failed to muster a two thirds vote to sustain house rules and pass the local option bill. Drys delayed citing insufficient digestion of amendments while Gov Hay's stance looms possible veto.
A dispute over municipal garbage collection led to a special three member committee to study the system. Herman Goetz of the Beattie Garbage Co. and associates pledged funds for a thorough, satisfactory contract under the health commissioner’s supervision.
Classified note indicates a request for a board and room arrangement. Reader is directed to page six for details and possible placement options. The brief implies a need for accommodations or storage tied to the term dioard, which appears to be a scoping error in the OCR.
The Young Men's Republican Club of King County will hold its annual meeting to nominate officers for the annual election. The meeting takes place at the King County Republican headquarters rental building on Thursday March 11 at 7 30 p m.
Occasional rain is forecast tonight and Thursday with moderate southerly winds. The outlook calls for wet spells across the period with no strong wind events anticipated.
Police Chief Irving Ward toured the grounds yesterday to evaluate a site for a proclam a station use during the event. A sergeant or captain will be in charge at a central point outside the grounds with a temporary beacon expected. Page 6 outlines wanting positions of any kind and a Champion Gas Range promotion offering a coal or wood range free.
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