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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1907

Page

7

Fairbanks to Lead Christian Endeavor Convention Speakers

The Christians Endeavor convention announces William Fairbanks as likely lead speaker with 45 speakers on the program. Forty-four states and Canadian cities appoint excursion managers Manitoba Ontario Quebec and Saskatchewan. Transcontinental Passenger Association offers reduced rail rates for travel June 20 to July 12 with dates valid to September 15.

Canada Manitoba Ontario Quebec Saskatchewan Wenr

Guardsman Thompson to wed Ada Forney in quiet ceremony

Maurice W. Thompson a guard officer with Company B N G will marry Ada Forney in a private ceremony conducted by PD Simonds of the First Church. The couple, soon to depart for a brief trip through British Columbia, will reside on Queen Street after the wedding.

Maurice W. Thompson Zao Company B. N. G Civil Life Ada Forney Forsey BC. Lambert Seattle N Thompson Will H. Thompson Simonds British Columbia Thi City Oe Seen Say Bee Y St

Proposal to pay guards for street car crossing safety

The proposal to hire five flagmen at $90 a month to guard dangerous street car crossings was discussed. The electric company Sestile may settle the crossing issue, with potential savings of about $460 monthly. The matter likely goes to the board of public at the next meeting by ordinance.

Sestile Electric Company Board of Public

Licenses Granted in Chicago and Surrounding Areas

Births registered today list Olaf Moines at 411 Westlake Avenue and a March 9 birth to F Okazaki’s wife at Blier-At a W sist av. The notices include entities such as Moore & Co and Sandy te University car, with addresses across Chicago and nearby districts.

Westlake Ayv Olaf Moines Jackson St F. Okazaki

Deaths Registered Today

Deaths were registered today including infant Anderson died March 9 at Ingersol Place and Alma Sautter 19 died March 9 at Pacific tal t. Sloan 49 died March 11 at Minor hospital and March 9 death at 512 Eighth ay. Petersen At 1200 15th av and March Li wife of Paul Petersen welcomed a son.

Emory Eller Petersen 15Th Av March Li Paul Petersen A& Son Anderson Ingersol Place Sautter Alma Sautier Pacific Tal T Sloan

Sacramento bribery probe moves with DA seeks grand jury

Sacramento March 13 1901 district attorney examined Cartwright and Sergeants at Arms Martin and Stanford in a capital removal bribery case He said he had obtained important evidence for the grand jury to consider this afternoon Thirty legislators were subpoenaed this afternoon.

Scrippe Telegraph Service Sacramento Cal Cartwright Armes Martin Stanford

Hit by Sled Sues Parents Over Injuries

Jacob Schwarts files an $8,000 lawsuit against several neighbors after his wife Mabel Schwarts was struck by a sled and injured on Madison Street near Twenty fifth Avenue last January. Plaintiffs name L Elliott, John Doyle, John McMoulien, and W M Pieler and wives as defendants.

Jacob Schwarts Leult Mabel Schwarts Madgtaon St L. Elliott John Doyle Madison John McMoulien W. HM. Pieler

Connie Morse to Leave Merchants Exchange

Connie Morse resigns as chief clerk of the Merchants Exchange effective March 15 after nearly a year of service. Ralph Boyd will succeed him. Morse is a well known member, thoroughly posted on marine matters.

Connie” Morse Merchants’ Exchange Ralph Boyd Morse Exchange

House on Wheels Blocks Street for Month in Mockingham

A house on wheels parked on East Howell between Fourteenth and Fifteenth Aves in Mockingham has blocked the street for a full month. The property, owned by D B Spellman, was moved from Sixteenth Ave toward an alley near John St after a permit issued January 3. An injunction suit arose over moving across private property.

East Howell Fourteenth Fifteenth Ave D. B. Spellman Sixteenth Av Deany Way Fourteenth and Fifteenth Avs John St

City of Para Seized by Nicaraguan Gunboat

Word from San Francisco reports the Pacific Mailliner City of Para seized by a Nicaraguan gunboat for carrying contraband of war. The vessel, traveling between San Francisco and Central America, was released after 236 cases of arms were removed. The arms were intended for Hendaras.

Scrippe Telegraph Service San Francisco Cal Pacific Para Central America Hendaras

Alaska-bound Kate Davenport Sets Sail Toward Canneries

The schooner Kate Davenport will depart for Southeastern Alaska fish canneries within days in tow of the tug Mary B Humes. The Hazel Dol lar sails from Mukilteo to Port Townsend then Union Bay for coal and on to China. Lindauer and Charles Nelson steamers head to San Francisco and Prisco respectively, with Norwood following.

Kate Davenport Alaska Mary B Humes Hazel Dollar Mukilteo Port Townsend Union Bay B. C China Lindauer L. H. Gray San Francisco Grays Harbor Charles Nelson Prisco Norwood

Realty Men Meet Chooses Delegates for Los Angeles Trip

The Beattie Real Estate Men's Club held its regular meeting last night and selected Frederick C. Lee as secretary to join the Business Men's excursion to Los Angeles on March 14 under the Commercial Club. An executive committee was elected: B. C. Perky, John Miller, and R. Cooper Willie. The club also formed a committee to report on new city sewer extensions and related council projects.

Beattie Real Estate Cfeb Ot Ttes Ite Frederick CC. Lee Los Angeles Ron B.C. Perky John Miller R. Cooper Willie City Council Board of Public

Santa Clara Arrives With Ore and Passengers at Santa Clara

The steamer Santa Clara of the Northwestern Steamship company arrived from Valdes early today after four days and 11 hours at sea. It carried 242 tons of ore for the Tacoma smelter and 16 passengers including Maj. George B. Burbank and W. E B. Smith of New York who have been home lately surveying a proposed railroad from

Santa Clara Northwestern Steamship Company Valdes Tacoma George B. Burbank W. E B. Smith New York

Hoyt to Assist Attorney Sullivan in Nome Appointment

H. M. Hoyt United States district attorney at Nome Alaska is named to assist District Attorney P C Sullivan. Hoyt arrived after travel from San Francisco where he represented the government in appeals from Alaska. He is staying at the Savoy as the appointment takes effect.

H. M. Hoyt United States Nome Alaska P. C. Sullivan Sullivan Hoyt San Francisco Circuit Court of Appeals Savoy

An. Floyd Wins Promotion at Pacific Coast Steamship Co

An. Floyd, formerly chief clerk to D. McKennie, has been appointed successor to B. J. Foreman as focal agent of the Pacific Coast Steamship company. Lincoln Claflin becomes chief clerk, and John H. Mayes takes the post of claim agent. Floyd is a noted Pacific coast steamship figure since 1898.

A. N. Floyd D. McKennie Pacific Coast Machip Company B. J. Foreman Pacific Coast Steamship Company Lincoln Claflin Mr. Floyd John H. Mayes Great Northern Steamship Company Pacific Coast BE. J. Porwnan

Local Flashes: Stolen Engine and Gold Loss Noted

Seattle Brewing and Malting reports theft of a 1 horsepower marine engine from its Georgetown plant. Mrs John Dremmond reports loss of five $20 gold pieces tied in a handkerchief, reward offered. Mrs William Benson on Renton line loses a ladies gold watch. Mabel King and Ed Antill arrested after robbery claim, $11.50 missing. Fireman Howard Dyer recovering from a broken leg after Bailey building fire.

Seattle Brewing & Malting Company Georgetown John Dremmond Broadway Ecity William Benson Wildwood Renton Soye Mabel King Ed Antill Howard Dyer Bailey Pacific Dyer

W G Pearce Visits Seattle on Griffin Wheel Tour

W G Pearce formerly Northern Pacific general manager and now Griffin Wheel general manager arrived in Seattle on an inspection trip of the company branches.

W. G. Pearce The Northern Pacific Griffin Wheel Company Seattle

Chamber Work With King County Delegation Praises War Effort

Secretary Eh H. Yandell of the Chamber of Commerce reports from Olympia that the chamber’s mission to interview the King County legislative delegation aided wartime goals. A bill allowing cities to build water and fire safety projects passed both houses, while a Beattie water sales bill faced strong chamber opposition and is largely dead.

Eh H. Yandell Chamber of Commerce Olympia Chamber King County Allien House Senate Representaive Cole Cham Beattie

Benson Case April 8 Meat Condemned by City Inspector

The February report of the board of health shows nearly a ton of fresh meat condemned by the city meat inspector. The notice indicates widespread condemnation reflecting health enforcement during the period.

Board of Health

Big Judgment Prepared in Corporate Legal Action

A corporation prepared a large judgment today in a case with 165 legal documents filed. The total amount reaches 1,159 dollars.

Edmonds man swindled by man using false checks

R. E H. Carpenter of Edmonds Washington reports to police that a man presenting as Gilbert Mille passed two bogus sixteen dollar checks yesterday.

R. E H. Carpenter Edmonds, Wash Gilbert Mille

Militia Inspection Begins April 2 Under Col Kinaie

The annual inspection of four focal militia companions starts on April 2 with Col John Kinaie as the inspecting officer. A labor conference in Seattle on forming a Japanese Korean Exclusion league, planned for March 17, is now postponed to Sunday March 24.

Militie Focal Militia Companion John Kinaie Organized Labor Seattle

Stevens Hotel Cafe Serves 26 Cent Fine Course Dinner

The Stevens Hotel Cafe offers a fine course dinner daily from noon to 1 pm for 26 cents. A light lunch and beverage options accompany the menu, reflecting period dining at modest prices.

Stevens Hotel Cafe P. mi

Mere Threats Don't Count in Chicago Divorce Court

In Chicago, John George battles for grounds in a divorce suit after claiming his wife Dinah hinted at poisoning him with carbolic acid. The court rejected threats as insufficient proof, noting no actual attempt to harm was shown.

Chicago Maron John George Dinah George

Hats Preview For Coming Season With Straw Styles

Small hats in rough straw form the window exhibits for the coming season. They are round with foreheads covered by most styles. A bold variant features a low crown in rich brown straw with a large French blue velvet bow and a mother-of-pearl buckle. Velvet forget-me-not accents add color.

Morning gown features Japanese tire linen and embroidered points

The outfit includes a blouse and skirt with shaped gores and button molds at construction points. Each point is decorated with a delicate silk embroidery in Japanese blue. A vest insert in the blouse uses crabustine and Val insertion, widening at the throat and narrowing to the waist.

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