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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1907
Page
5
Elisabeth Gordon filed a suit for divorce alleging abandonment and neglect. Her husband Hanne, son of the late Mrs. Manna, faces the action as sensational testimony unfolds in the case heard by the court in New York City.
A district court session Tuesday afternoon was disrupted when a plaintiff’s attorney clashed with the defendant. Court officials intervened as parties traded blows and dust from the floor was swept away while witnesses and bystanders looked on. The incident followed a claim in the H. J. Schultz vs Gold Mines case. March 6 proceedings were noted with reports of tension and a request for further action.
Mount Vernon March 6 experts say the late auditor owed the county about 3464 dollars for the period 1906 to 1966. Blumber's body was found in Carpenter's creek on February 6. The inquest reported heart failure as the cause of death, though foul play was not ruled out.
The Portland saw mill dispute grows serious as union and non union crews clash with the threat that all mills may close by week’s end. About 800 workers are involved as the Western and Eastern mills start non union operations, seen as temporary.
Vancouver women begin circulating a petition aimed at the Dominion government. The drive seeks support on a topic referenced in the digitized clippings with unclear details due to OCR errors.
A fragmented petition from Chana and colleagues asks for a reduction of the 500 dollar Chinese poll tax on men entering Canada as domestic servants. The text implies a preference for domestic work in Columbia and notes current demand exceeds supply. signatures follow.
Anacortes reports the Pidalge Lumber mill has been sold to W. E. B. Shrieker a banker from La Conner. The mill will be repaired enlarged and set in operation immediately. The notice notes poor tea and coffee and a mention of Schilling's Heat in the fragment.
A fragmented ad notes Buster Brown items including Outeeuit’s famous cartoon comedy and a collection titled Buster Brown Gabby Burne Grivade. Mentions strong coat beauty chores and various prices but specifics are incomplete. The readable fragment signals a promotional sale of paper goods or comic items with period branding.
The Gaches bill creating a state food commission and prohibiting adulterated foods and drugs passed the Washington House. Debated provisions include employing a deputy who is a graduate pharmacist, and selling opium and strychnine only on physician prescription. Final passage was 65 ayes.
Seattle prepares for nearly 15000 Christian Endeavor delegates arriving by train in the days before the convention opening on July 10. An extensive reception and housing plan assigns rooms for ten per home and 300 member committees will manage arrivals and registrations. Tensions rise as F B Barth complains of delayed speaker data from the United Society, while publicity chief George Virtue seeks detailed histories and schedules.
John Kelly a noted Pacific coast steamboat man and Portland fire and marine underwriter died at 44 after a brief pneumonia illness. The obituary notes his prominence in maritime circles and local business life.
The Stevens Hotel Cafe announces a daily menu featuring a fine course dinger served from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Details emphasize a varied offering and midday to early evening seating.
Gov William A Richards transfers control of the general land office to Judge Richard A Ballinger of Beattie He will be Ballingers private secretary and Richards plans to return to Wyoming Ballinger assumes leadership in Washington March 1 duties include overseeing land office operations and policy adjustments
Victoria B C March 6 The Graham Coal Steamship Milling company of Los Angeles has purchased 20000 acres of coal lands on Seeds Fruit Trees Cut Flowers Bandship Bon 120 Pike cor Indav er
Graham Island in the Queen Charlottes is slated to supply coal to Prince Rupert, the future terminus of the Grand Trunk Pacific railroad, with an investment of about $1,000,000. The plan centers on developing coal resources to service the port city.
After a conference between Pierce and King county delegations the bill to appropriate 100000 for the Puyallup and Stuck rivers advancement will be advanced. The delegations include 13 senators and 27 representatives.
The Washington Fire Insurance Company’s emergence spurs a wave of new fire and life insurers across the state. Several firms organize to meet growing demand, signaling a robust expansion in local risk coverage.
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