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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1907
Page
3
Mrs. Bd. Spalding writes to The Star claiming gambling and saloon culture in Renton ruined her home and marriage. She states her husband’s downfall was influenced by alcohol and gambling, and she appeals to residents to acknowledge the saloon element as the cause. Her letter emphasizes a mother’s dying prayer for her son.
Ward Councilman Hi orl L. Welstiing and Mr Gill argued as the street committee examined a proposed stairway on GiTe near East James. Gill claimed the plan benefits his property at others’ expense. The committee viewed the site and will likely report to council.
The Grand features a lively week with The Jolly Musketeers and The Sultan of Saxes in a breezy revue style. George M Cohan’s Forty Five Broadway is billed with a strong cast led by notable performers. Audiences can expect laughs catchy music and light fare as local theatergoers fill seats.
Seattle theater schedules a new show titled A Cowboy Girl debuting Sunday afternoon. The venue promotes a lively score of Western entertainment and regional appeal for audiences.
Following the suspension of Patrolman Hart, Patrolman A. H. Williamson was dismissed from probationary status in Judge Gordon's court. Williamson testified during a petit larceny case that the female alleged victim was intoxicated and possibly not guilty, contradicting Patrolman Donlan's testimony. Chief Wappenstein acted promptly on the report.
Mayor Moore states the Kittinger ordinance giving the Broadway and Terrace site to the Terry heirs will not be vetoed. The measure is praised for its supposed benefits and says the German Law group can secure liberal loans. Officers report large returns to members over the past year and invite Chas. Oener to join at 416 Bailey Building.
The county treasurer’s office closes with a record balance of 2.6 million dollars. Since March 1 tax receipts total 1.6 million. After July 1 new law allows the balance to earn 9 percent interest, saving 20 to 40 thousand dollars annually.
The dog license is due the first of the coming month and the dog catcher will begin rounds after tag application on May first. Fees run 1.00 dollars for males and 2.50 dollars for females. Last year 3,514 males and 242 females were registered.
The Louisville street car strike ended last night as 800 employees ratified an agreement signed by the executive committee. Service resumed today as normal operations were restored to the system. In other news, North Yakima reports speculation that a $60,000,000 Northwestern Pacific bond issue could fund a new railroad from the Inland Empire to Beattie. A 12 year old, Victor Edward Gardner, died at his home on Third Avenue North from spinal meningitis.
An immense stock of new spring hats on sale with prices 3.00 and 4.00 dollars. Located at W. B. Hutchinson Co. corner of Ind. Ave. and Union St.
The Baw Dust Club of lumbermen now in banking and other trades will hold an old time camp feed to celebrate Patrick’s Eve. A regular cookhouse dinner and smoker feature, with the gong at 6:46 sharp. Attendees are urged to wear working clothes and spike boots, enjoy a big feed, speeches, music, and other camp traditions.
The Jackson street regrade bid by a firm that has struggled with Beacon land work is under scrutiny. A two year seventeen month contract for the Benson place regrade was discussed, but approval is uncertain as the committee reviews plans for the project.
Hat sale announced at W. B. Hutchinson Company corner of 2nd Ave and Union Street. Price listed as three dollars. Prolonged sale details unreadable due to cut text.
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