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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1907
Page
7
Excavation on the old site south of Union aims to begin within two months under a contract with James A. Moore related to university property. Estimated first year spending reaches $500,000 with a 60 year contract license reverting all ments to the university.
The Grand Exalted Ruler Todo Heory arrives in the city with Elks officers and notable members, escorted by Judge Melvin to the Savoy for a luncheon at the hotel. Mayor Moore helps host as delegates tour the city by car, with an Elk social planned after the regular session tonight.
A fragmented report describes Gio running on Westlake and Kee Lake paths early in the morning. It mentions a run between locations and a claim of covering five or more miles on a new track.
Fragmentary OCR lists names Orr 53 Euinbargh Scot and Cornelia Augusta Rich with several scattered names including Minnie Poieeter Sarah Preser Dr. Scottie Tommy Rativer Tony and Blanche Marbdie with Seattle references. no clear event or context emerges.
A fragmented list shows names linked to spouses and addresses including Crawford Place Second Avenue Third Avenue East Royal Street and Ninth Street with mentions of Annie Andrews Nellie Moran William Hayes John Gallagher and Harry Stimmeil among others.
Readable fragments list names ages and dates tied to Seattle General Providence Providence hospital and Collingweed Washington. Entries include Krane Lee Evans age 4 March 5 at 1 Eighth avenue Myers Guy 22 March 6 Providence Hospital Head Eiste Beach 18 March 4 at 2200 Fourth Avenue Miller B Miller 49 March 5S Collingweed Washington.
J. J. Betts and Irene Dieitz filed $5,000 damages against Matthew Carton for slander related to rival Fremont undertakers. Judge Griffie presided with a jury over two days of testimony, determining Carton’s statements were malicious or untrue. Damages awarded to the Betts family totaled $1.
Rehearsals begin for the Messiah chorus to reopen the Christian Endeavor convention on July hs. Over 700 applications have been received for chorus spots. Rehearsals will be held each Monday night at Plymouth Church. Representative Humphrey recommends Lovett M. Wood for American commercial agent in the Orient.
A local seller John Lindh advertises hats priced at 1.46 for 3.00 dollars and 2.60 for two hats and 91.2 for two dollars, located at 1632 Second Avenue.
Charles F. Peabody of Alaska Steamship Co returns from New York where plans to buy two boats for Alaska service are discussed. Pacific Coast and Alaska lines report traffic, arrivals, and sailings including the Jefferson at Ketchikan, Humboldt on repairs, City of Seattle to Skagway, Ramona to Eureka run, and the Shawmut at Tacoma.
Real estate transfer shows R. White sold to Willem Hester a lot on the east side of B.R. A. Torry. J. R. Colwell acquired the northeast double corner of First Ave. North and Republican Street for $15,009.
A Delaware doctor reports his 18 year old son has been kidnapped and threatens violence if a ransom is not paid. The doctor denies receiving any letter and police refuse to comment on the case.
Athens residents greeted Gen Grosvenor with the largest demonstration seen in the county as he arrived home marking two decades in Congress.
At Schuchard Optical Co Eye Specialist located at 1207 Second Avenue, readers find optometry services and eyewear offerings. The brief notes the shop’s address and focus on eye care and optical products.
In Olympia March a scene unfolded as Arthur Ruadie a Seattle clerk was brought to the House by the sergeant at arms to locate a liquor bill aimed at barring sales within two miles of state schools. The bill which had passed Senate and House committees could not be found prompting a search and a delay before it was eventually located. its enactment would close Pullman and Union owned by the Seattle Brew and Malting Co.
A hen owned by W. W. Cathey of 147 Bartonia et. laid a record egg described as enormous. The black minorca bird produced an egg about 674 inches around the middle and 774 inches long, inspiring local chatter about the extraordinary poultry feat.
The Norweg an Dramatic club Norona event at the Swedish club hall Saturday night was called off due to the untimely death of Mr Helge A Hansen who was in a Fort Lawson street car accident. Hansen was a club member scheduled to play a prominent role.
Steve Raggio, charged with lo sing the Sunday closing order, was bail an hour late yesterday afternoon. The case was reopened on his arrival and trial set for 1 40 this afternoon. Tom Wilshire and John Line were arrested last night by Patrolman Dergetrom on a fighting charge.
Judge Morris of the criminal court yesterday afternoon sentenced Jan Brown and Ray McCarty to six months in the county jail for petit larceny. Thomas H. Melinuran withdrew his not guilty plea and pleaded guilty to fraudulent checks.
The Parks department reports public playground paraphernalia ordered and ground preparation to begin soon under Hugh B. Dobbs. Ground donated last November by Charlie Cowen will be shaped by a crew with landscape plans by John C. Olmstead. more details to follow.
The senate defeated bill 272 by a 16 to 18 vote, ending a proposal to raise the annual motor vehicle license fee from $2 to $10. The measure drew opposition over the increased cost to car owners.
The Lake Shore Owners club plans permanent status amid canal work, tied to Lake Washington canal development. A meeting is set for Saturday at 1 30 PM in the Chamber of Commerce rooms to discuss the change.
A full assortment of baseball equipment has been received. The store at 4 L Hall announces new stock and invites customers to view the latest merchandise and best makes available.
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