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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1907
Page
4
Old Seattle Star publishing notice describes daily publication except Sunday and pricing details for home delivery. It notes subscription handling, delivery guarantees, and contact methods for subscribers to ensure reliable service.
A Toledo doctor endorses living on air and water to avoid meals arguing the stomach folds away and food is unnecessary. He cites fasting by athletes and claims most people overeat, urging a future foodless age while warning of trusts promoting substitutes.
A critic denounces economized safety leading to murder and deadly disasters. It cites a man killed with a gas pipe, steamship wrecks, and rail accidents in 1906, arguing that cost cutting harms the public, with directors and executives bearing responsibility.
Chicago based Edward M. Higgins, a 47 year old millionaire broker, declares he is quitting finance to pursue a life of leisure and social reform. He plans Atlantic travel with his wife after selling his seat, reflecting on a career started in 1880 under Phi D Armour and notable battles such as the attempted wheat corner with Joe Leiter.
The city council gears to elect a president amid rumors of a whiskey ring influence. Charles H. M. Burnett is the favored member for the post, with only one vote tolerance expected if the plan succeeds. Members hesitate on any alternative tactics as they prepare to vote.
The Wisconsin senator J C Spooner, who resigned his U S Senate seat to pursue law, spoke of Seattle favorably during recent visits. He suggested that if younger, he would consider relocating to establish life anew, though he may settle in New York. His support helped Senator Piles gain a favorable report and ore appropriation.
Mayor Moore addressed the General Ministers' association at the First Presbyterian Church. He spoke on his reform movements and Sunday closing, pledging the clearest, best and most equitable administration Brattle ever had.
The Beattie nest of Owls held a smoker attended by 260 members at the Labor Temple. Edward Spranger, executive of No. 9 of the Brotherhood of Owls, acted as master of ceremonies. The local lodge has about 600 members and will not receive new charters.
The chamber of commerce convention committee holds a joint session with 1967 Christian Endeavor chairmen to review plans for entertaining about 94 000 delegates at the July convention.
W. A. Hayward of Dawson plans to move several horses and drive them into the city using a wagon. He will also take hundreds of cases of eggs bought in the city to Dawson.
O. E. Carpenter, appointed by Assessor T. A. Pariah, will assist in assessing franchise holdings of corporations. He is an experienced official who has chaired the Malden assessors board for eight years. KE. A. Murphy, Skagway agent of the Pacific Coast Steamship company, is also noted.
A husband and wife arrangement crosses paths as he arrives aboard the steamer Cot age City to meet his wife who is due to arrive from San Francisco aboard the City of Topeka.
New York March 4 John D Rockefeller left this afternoon for Augusta Maine after a telegraph warning of his daughter Mrs Harold McCormick’s serious condition. The child was born several months ago and the family situation prompted his urgent departure.
Bright spring weather marked the laying of the cornerstone for the Temple De Hirsch synagogue at Fifteenth avenue and Union street. Leaders spoke including Leo Kohn and Mayor William Hickman Moore. Rabbi Samuel Koch addressed tensions over universal Judaism within the congregation.
Easton near Ellensburg March 4 J A Tyter a Northern Pacific brakeman was killed while switching a helper engine into a freight train bound for Seattle He was crushed between the engine and a line of cars and died before fellow crew members found him The incident occurred as the crew worked near the staging area. A separate note mentions the steamer Mapid Tranatt delivering 100 tons of machinery for a new mill by the Keeler Lang Mill Co. in Port Williams.
Patrolmen Hayden and Applequist arrest a Japanese cabin boy in the tenderloin district. Police believe he may be wanted for murder in Vancouver British Columbia. Tanaka, flouriehing a force knife, matches a Vancouver suspect. panic spreads through the district as identification proceeds.
The Cottage City sailed last night toward Skagway with two passengers aboard and other freight. K A Murphy, Pacific Coast Steamship Co agent, and D Lane among those listed. The Ramona, also Pacific Coast Steamship, will replace the Corona on the Bannetece run with a March date. Perdita, Washington, and others announced as replacements or schedule adjustments for canal and orchard routes.
March 4 four men were jailed after arrests for drunkenness. Judge Cory sentenced J. L. Cashman Jack Taylor Jim Murphy and Henry Eilerton to county jail in addition to fines.
President Roosevelt issued a proclamation creating or increasing the size of 32 forest reserves in western states to safeguard forests for posterity. The action marks a major conservation effort by the administration.
Information filed against K Nisheman a Jap for maintaining a blind pig at Eagle Gorge. Edward Stromberg and On mar Overland are noted in a closing fight against Mackintosh and Megally selling Hquer on Sunday.
Prank Furlong aged 20 was electrocuted this morning for the murder of his aunt ten years ago. J B Thomas & Co report sales of properties including the southeast corner of 12th avenue and Yesterway to Andrew Meany for 16000, the Mat building at 1723 25 Muelrose avenue to D Firman for 10000, and Highland Heights addition in West Seattle beginning at Alkinv for A BE Came to W A Eastman. Ration not given.
A jumble of short items mentions Rev Cullippe in Wichita and telegraph salaries and toll plans. It notes travel by Hoops and Hoops to New York, comments from John D Rockefeller on income, and casual exchanges about money, hats, candy, and tobacco.
A nostalgic memoir fragment recalls a boyhood bathroom routine on the farm. The narrator describes washing with homemade soap, a cracked mirror, a rough towel, breakfast scents, and a healthy appetite as Ma cooks. Bushnell.
Christopher bowling team defeated a selected Auburn lineup on Thursday extending its winning streak. The match featured steam baths 26c and Oriental Bather in the event notes.
Breamer Stas of the Koemoe line has departed to Victoria to undergo dry dock repairs in the shipyard.
Our display of new spring styles for women arrives with strong reinforcement from leading style centers. The selection is larger and more varied, with silk suits, voile, Panama, and fancy worsteds priced 17.50 to 75 dollars. Covert coats in attractive styles from 5 to 30 dollars. New hats, street and skirts offered in wide price ranges. Pay a little at a time on anything selected.
Placer Dan recalls a desert tale of Charlie Witherow and a man named Dick who befriended each other on a risky prospection. A leaky canteen and a hot day lead to Charlie’s death and Dick’s tragic fate as the two men’ s bond becomes a fatal test.
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