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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1907

Page

3

Advices Regarding a Fated Dakota Wreck Reported

Reports say the Dakota wreck occurred off the coast near Japan and the steamer City of Mall craft was said to be involved. Officials deny reports of a total loss and note the Dakota’s restoration stands at 76 percent after an 86 percent rise in the last day. Steamshipmen worry about potential delays along the coast as details remain unsettled.

Pakota Great Northern Company McCaurin San Francisco Japan Dakota Mall Craft Yoko Minnesota Nippon Yusen Kaisha Tine Great Northern Steamship Company

Theaters Review Mix of Plays and Sales

The page lists several theaters and acts including The Cingaree opera and Lost in New York. It notes performances tonight and Sunday, with mentions of Sam Collins and the Daly company along with a large sale at 423 Street offering suits from eighteen to twenty five dollars for twelve sixty, while supplies last.

Daly Company Sam Collins New York Beattle Theater Seattle Gontaine

Seattle Audience Flocks to Star Theater for The Enchanted Statue

A Seattle crowd fills the Star theater this week for a comedy show titled The Enchanted Statue. Ap memes and humorous scenes draw light laughter as audiences enjoy the playful performance.

Seattle Star Theater

The Mysterious Mr. Bugle at Lota and Lyric Review

The Mysterious Mr Bugle at the Lota this week delights audiences with its many complications and strong cast led by Aileen May William Morris and Bob Lawrence Miss Dowald and Mr Dowlan The Lyric theater features Zinn's Comedy girlie and the comedians in merry laughter The Telephone Exchange is also well received and runs nightly with a Saturday matinee Next week the Zinn company presents The Jolly Musketora

Mr. Bugle Lota Aileen May Wiliam Morris Bob Lawrence Mr. Dowlan Miss Dowald Zinn Lyric Theater

Thaw Insanity Debate at Tombs Court

Mrs Thaw testified about her son's conversations and the Evelyn Thaw case as the court weighed insanity claims. Jerome pressed for a definite insanity declaration while the court admitted maternal testimony and a lunacy commission was sidestepped. The witness collapsed from sobs, was revived, and cross examination continued until 4:20 pm before a recess due to a relative's death.

Jerome Thaw Evelyn Mre Evelyn Thaw White Mre Thaw le

Nakata Charged With Selling Liquor Without License

Prosecuting attorney filed an information charging Tomekichi Nakata with selling liquor without a license at a Washington resort.

Tomekichi Nakata Washington At

Watch the crowd of eager buyers at John Lindh Co sale

A bustling scene gathers buyers at John Lindh Co located at 1488 Second Ave as they bid on items. The crowd grows as the sale progresses with bidders lining up and inspecting wares.

Wat John Lindh Co Second Ave

Batiste Frock For A Girl Of Seven

Children's frock crafted from batiste features embroidered edging and Valenciennes trims. It has a short gathered skirt with a velvet belt and mother of pearl buckle, triple puff sleeves, a sailor collar at the back, and Dresden ribbon accents.

Batiste Dresden Weerer

Births and Deaths Recorded in Local Registers

Licensed to wed John Greathouse and Kila Brvay in Bothell and Edmonds in March. Births list includes Phelan, Howe, Ralph, Warren, Miller, Dolphin, McManus, Taylor, and others with dates and addresses. Deaths recorded: Annie Mcleod, Edna Guvun Gilson, James B Clark, Lillian Shirey, Mrs Christine, Phillip Rotterstein, George Winters, Ukie Fujita ages from infancy to 64.

John Greathouse Bothell Kila Brvay Edmonds Thomas James Snelling Oo Alma Adama Kentville Arthur Housen Phelan East Republican George J. Phelan Howe Sunset Place Melvin Howe Ralph B. BE Warren Harvard William B. Warren Mcleod Annie Mcleod Pacific Hospital Gilson Edna Guvon Clark James B. Clark Harvard Ay. North Shirey Lillian Shirey Wayside Emergency Christine South Rotterstein Phillip Rotterstein

Wrestling With The Primary Bill In Olympia Senate

In Olympia on March 6 opponents of the direct primary bill filibustered for two hours to delay and amend the measure while supporters held a majority. Knickerbocker of King sought to substitute the summer league bill, a move denounced as dilatory. The senate narrowly approved a June primary for farm harvest timing and shortened city campaigns to two weeks amid ongoing debate.

Star Special Service Olympia Senate Ita Knickerbocker of King Metcalf Cottert Nichols Smith Knickerbocker Davis Hutson Pauly Ruth Pogue Piper Washington Rosenhaupt Spokane Piper of King State League

Real bar insight from a street sign on Second Avenue

Fragmentary note reads You don’t know what a real bar is until you see ye with John Go. at 1442 Becond Avenue. The text is incomplete and may reference a local business listing or street signage.

John

McCloud Not Guilty in Manslaughter Case

The jury found Kinney McCloud not guilty of manslaughter in the January fight at Georgetown brewery that left Peter Eimer dead. Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Vandevere closed the case, Judge Morrie gave instructions, and the jury retired for verdict at 16 60 oclock. The defense argued self defense and sought acquittal, with further instructions on justifiable homicide given later.

Kinney McCloud Peter Eimer Georgetown Vandevere Morrie McCloud

Wisconsin Election Called After Governor Resigns

Madison March 6 The governor sent Spooner's resignation to the legislature and urged an election for his successor on March 19. Rumors say Lafollette seeks the Senate seat, though he favors Benator Sanborn if the latter runs.

Beripps Telegraph Service Madison Wis Fovernor Today Bpooner Lafollette

Gompers Under Fire in Labor Trial Debate

The article notes criticism of Samuel Gompers and the American Federation of Labor as efforts continue to secure a fair and honest trial for the men involved. Blackman, former data commissioner, and local officials are cited in the discussion.

Genlabor Nel Gompers Greatmerican Federation of Ukewarm Moyer and Pettl Blackman Ata Oun Gompers Hie

Heinse Plans for Seattle Bank Draw Banker Interest

F Augustus Heinse plans to open a large Seattle bank, a move described as a major financial news item. Bank leaders refused comment beyond confirming interest and noting no sale of their institutions, with cautious speculation about negotiations and agents involved.

F. Augustus Heinse Seattle The Star Niews Heluee

Old Timer Still Fast With the Gloves

The story recalls an informal boxing challenge between Bushell and George Rausch in England. Rausch taunted Bushell as too old to box, but the older man dominated the match, leaving Rausch with a bleeding, discolored eye. Rausch weighs about 200 pounds, is 25, and taller than Bushell.

Bow Ory Street Boshell Young England George Rausch Bushell Rausch Rauech

Carolan Fortune Impresses San Franciscans at Burlingame

Chicago dispatch notes Mrs Harriet Paillman Carolan's California estate Burlingame as a show place rivaling the East’s great houses. The Carolan fortune, bolstered by half of Geo M Pullman’s wealth, endures a card party where prizes included lavish Oriental jewel necklaces placed on the winners by Mrs Carolan herself.

Chicago Harriet Paillman Carolan California Burlingame Cal Carolan Biltmore Pocantico Geo. M. Pullman Harriet Pullman Carolan

Rise and Fall of Sully the Cotton King

New York article chronicles Daniel J. Sully once known as the cotton king who rode a massive bull market that lifted southern fortunes. After glory, bears and whalers joined a swift reversal as Sully’s wealth vanished and he is reported dying while striving to reclaim his crown.

Sully Cotton King New York Daniel J. Sully South Bears Wolves

Objection Over Big Beer Sign At City Hall Clash

Dispute between lessee and building owners near Yester day and seconday tops off with the mammoth electric beer billboard being torn down. The sign faced protest from owners lacking consent to advertise on a populated Sunday crowd. The issue involved the building inspector and the billboard firm two weeks prior.

Ghan Big Brewing Trust Elongelde

Local Flashes Club Meets Thursday At Egan's Arcade

The As You Like It club plans Thursday evening talks on The Greek Drama with readings in Egan's Arcade hall. Also notes include post office class change, marine Dolphin inspection, General Jocelyn arrival, railroad men returning to Seattle, court disruptions due to illnesses and deaths, requests for Queen Anne street lights, a fountain project, and a sailor injury at Pier 6.

Egan's Arcade Hall Dolphin United States Marine Alaska Steamship Company Jocelyn Stephen P. Jocelyn Butler Portland Department of the Columbia F. B. Ward A. H. Hogelend Great Northern Seattle St. Paul Steiner Chelan County Noo. 2 Superior Court Tallman Cashmere Gilliam

Fines Set in Opium Den Raid at Georgetown

Four men arrested in a Georgetown opium den raid were fined 50 dollars plus costs in police court. Proprietor Jim McQuade and A Franks and K W Lyons paid fines. Alex Wood, unable to pay, was committed to jail.

Georgetown Jim McQvade A. Franks K. W. Lyons Alex Wood

Postal and Western Union Raise 10 Percent Wages

A ten percent wage increase extends to all operators both regular and extra for the Postal and Western Union Telegraph companies. Initial local misinterpretation suggested the raise applied only to regular staff, but advices from company headquarters clarified the broader applicability starting March 1.

Postal Western Union Telegraph Companies

Theft Report in Virginia Street Grip Loss

W. D. Thompson of 111 Virginia street reports a thief took a grip containing clothing. He saw a young man fleeing the hallway with the property. a chase ensued but the swift thief escaped.

W. D. Thompson Virginia St Thompson Chase

Postcard Materials Banned From Mail

Local post office reports a new order barring fancy picture postcards with glue mica or similar substances as they can injure handlers. The ruling aims to prevent harm in mail processing.

Spectacles $1.00 and Up at Schuchard Optical Co

Eye specialist Schuchard Optical Co at 1207 Second Ave advertises eyeglasses priced from one dollar upward. The notice highlights affordable spectacles offered by the local optical business.

Schuchard Optical Co

Stetson Post Mill Wins Contract for Columbia River Steamboat

The Stetson Post Mill company receives the contract to build the steamboat Okanogan for the Columbia and Okanogan Steamboat line. The vessel will serve the Wenatehee-keweter run, measuring 186 feet long with a 29 foot beam and 64 foot hold.

The Stetson Post Mill Company Columbia & Okanogan Slopeny Okanogan Wenatehee-keweter Run

Portrait Purchase Bill Moves Through Legislature

A bill seeks a $2,000 appropriation to buy the Msize portrait of Abraham Lincoln, currently in the capitol rotunda. The painting is a duplicate of Cagewell’s original in the national capitol, with Olympia displaying the painter’s work as well.

Abraham Lincoln Capitol Cagewell National Capitol Olympia

Laurelhurst Improvements Rush to Finish in Seattle Park

Paul C. Murphy says Laurelhurst on the Lake is quickly advancing with cement sidewalks water mains and sewer lines. The Laurelhurst yacht will be completed in April and shuttle trips Madison Park to Laurelhurst will take about fifteen minutes. The plan features serpentine streets preserving native trees and strict building rules with homes costing at least 3000 dollars on each lot.

Laurelhurst Madison Park Paul C. Murphy Seattle Olmsted Mr. Murphy Laurethuret Cedar River Laurelhurst on-the-Lake Duret Laurethurst Ita Wa’ly

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