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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1907
Page
3
Fragmentary text notes a railway grant being blocked near Walla Whitme Lincoln with reference to survey acts. Names appear garbled and dates absent, leaving unclear entities or outcome. The readable parts suggest a legal or land survey context affecting railway development.
The notice informs readers of a Friday evening service in the church, highlighting the star motif before each Friday and specifying the hour of the sermon and related activities.
A partial church schedule lists sermons and services at multiple churches. Notes include Rev Gea Pester, Rev Willtem c DD, Rev A L Chapman, Rev George, Rev Owen, and others with service times around 6:00 to 7:30 p m. Topics mention The Church of Advent and The Marriage of Queen, among others.
A partial OCR item references Seattle Teamsters and a policy call for protection against death fire and accident. It mentions insured workers, a policy framework, and an inter state scope with agency or company initials.
An evening discourse by Mrs Minnie Jennings drew attendees to a hall on Piret Avenue near Piret Street, with Parrett, Solanek and four others present on the platform after the event.
Fire features at Society a Wiles show 1420 second a ep. Elizabeth Wardall presents Man the Microcosm in a program promoting Theosophical ideas.
Rev W Simonds delivers a sermon at the Unitarian church on Heylston Avenue corner Heyle toma at 5 pm. The address emphasizes the watchword of progress and rejects sectarian division in a patristic style.
The Society for Re search meets at 2 pm in Theosophical hall 1490 Becond av for The Tarot of the Hohe by William L. Richard. The New Thengit Society and speakers discuss Evolution and Seelshem at 1420 Becond av and Fourth av. The Nazarene Church invites open day with morning services at 524 Fifth av between Pike and Pine, led by acting pastor BH Brown.
At a meeting last night the Pacific Coast Federation No. 1 of Longshoremen and Local 642 of the LL. M. and T. A. voted to disorganize their local union of the par yan Union of Longshoremen and reorganize as Stevedores and Riggers' Union of Beattie. Officers elected were Jack McGraw president J. Burk vice president T. Peele secretary Ww. Stratton treasurer J. Nevins financial secretary and C. Carr patrolman.
Governor Deneen of Illinois arrived in Washington and declared Joe Cannon the Illinois candidate for president next year. The statement sets Cannon as the state’s chosen contender in the forthcoming race.
Judge Albertson yesterday signed a judgment for 20900 in the case City of West Seattle versus Seattle Electric Co. The Seattle Electric Co. today took formal possession of the West Seattle street car system.
A student group claims victory in a campus debate arguing that government ownership of railroads serves the public interest and should be adopted by the United States, framing the issue as essential for people’s welfare.
Olympia reports Marohnhw Montgomery of Hoquiam has been appointed assistant superintendent of public instruction of Washington to succeed H M B Dewey of Tacoma, recently promoted to deputy.
Fragmented market notes describe cautious trading with minor moves in stocks and commodities. Analysts point to fluctuating prices, wary investors, and tentative demand across sectors as markets close with small gains and varied forecasts.
Tonight a large dance will be held at the Lesebi Park pavilion with fine music by Wagner's orchestra. Admission is 25 cents for gentlemen while ladies enter free.
Catalog style line notes a Stanley mitre box 28 by 56 inches priced at 18 dollars and advertised with a 10.60 price point at Spinning's. The item is presented as a sale offer and emphasizes the tool's dimensions and vendor.
In Upton New Jersey a fire destroyed Helicon Hall of the Claira socialist colony. One man cremated, another fatally burned, a carpenter missing presumed cremated. Sixty six residents escaped but one will die. The cause is unknown and the building cost was sixty six thousand dollars.
Attorney A. J. Speeckert, for Lorenz Polsask, who was convicted of second degree murder, files a motion for a new trial citing newly discovered evidence legal errors and misconduct. Prosecutor Vanderveer allegedly maligned the defendant by naming him disreputable to the jury.
Five well known residents aged 60 to 70 were arrested in Bellingham on a criminal charge. The parents of the child, two physicians and four detectives will testify. Bonds were set at 2500 dollars for most, Curtis at 1500 dollars. Accused include Hayes veterinary surgeon Cattle butcher Kelither clothing merchant Lowe upholsterer and Sutherland age 70 in painting and decorating.
The Theaters note Corinne and Primrose's minstrels close at the Grand tonight. Tomorrow night Corinne and Cohan's 6 Minutes From Broadway begin four nights plus matinee. The new attraction is said to have a host of pretty performers.
Washington based insurer offers horse insurance at seven percent annual rate for fire disease and accidents. Claims paid within 60 days from tone date. Veterinary services optional. Inter-State Live Stock Insurance Co P I building Ind. Phone 664.
The Grand presents Dustin Farnum in the title role next week with Blanche Walsh returning and Mandie Walsh later this month in The Straight Road. Clyde Pitch's Free Lance is announced as a new production. John Philip Sousa's The Free Lance, a popular light opera, comes to town.
April dates feature Joseph Gawthorn and Nella Bergen, two of the era’s most renowned Hight opera stars, headlining a series of performances across mid month.
Creston Clarke, famed for Monsieur Beaucaire, returns to local stage life at the Grand in the new production Ragged Messenger. The appearance promises a strong performance by the veteran actor familiar to theatergoers here.
Annie Russell arrives in Seattle for the premiere of Wagendale and Kemper's revival of A Midsummer Night's Dream with Russell cast as Puck in the landmark production.
Washington March 16 Thirty thousand land entries are tied upon the land office and Secretary Garfield has instructed ERA selections and entries upon which final certificate has been remitted. If the proof is complete a patent order must be achieved.
Fifty five miners perished in a blast at the Kietnrosselm mine in Lorain this morning. In a separate incident at St John’s a cage fall claimed twenty two miners, halting rescue efforts and prompting mass warning notices.
The Jotn Lindh Co stock at 1432 Second Avenue now sells all men’s furnishings and clothing for half price. The building will be torn down and occupants must vacate immediately.
London debate revives a 2 mile Dover strait tunnel plan linking Bogland and Prenes France with Dover England. Parliament weighs risks of invasion and secure reinforcements versus coastal defenses and naval power amid distrust from Britons and eagerness from the French.
Erickson, the lowest bidder for the Fourth Ave regrade, plans to file his proposal with the board of public works next Saturday. He outlines using eight hours of work with eight men and two steam shovels to move dirt, calculating 2,800 cubic yards daily, and notes a possible tunnel under Yesier and a tide flats disposal site not yet finalized.
A fine course dinner is offered Sunday from noon to 1 pm at Hotel Stevens Cafe. The event details mention a scheduled meal service with a set menu.
The text notes Erickson hopes to run HHS dirt trains if a steel bridge is installed to avoid delays. He believes regrading the street could occur in a year. A funding delta of 8,630 separates Erickson's bid from the next higher bid.
Steve Baggio was yesterday found guilty by a jury in Judge Gordon's court for selling liquor on Sunday. He was fined $100. The jury consisted of six local newspaper men.
Beattie dog owners discover no law bans using dogs for deer hunting. A house bill died in the senate. The current law allows dogs from October only, with deer season running September 15 to December 16.
By the Romans, B C 65 and 64 and A D 43 and 4. By the Jutes, Saxons, Angles and Danes before the eleventh century. By the Normans under William the Conqueror in 1066. By Henry Tudor Earl of Richmond in 1455. By Charles II in 1660.
Flora McDonald wife of gambling king Mike McDonald faced a preliminary hearing in her cell and was held to the grand jury on a charge of murdering artist Webster Guerin. Her condition prevented court appearance as she continued to rave.
John Alexander Dowie left a remarkable will one of the greatest ever written. The will will not be published until a successor is named who will accept the trust as defined in the document.
Massachusetts Democrats toasted William J. Bryan at a Boston dinner with George Fred Williams calling Lee the party leader. Bryan urged that the Republican reign is waning and predicted the Democratic party will triumph in the looming struggle against Wall Street manipulation.
Secretary of State records show several incorporations and capital changes. Chehalis Pic Door increases stock to 105000. Rupe Lockert Co changes name. Nooksack Valley Condensed Milk Co increases to 15000. Lambs Club of Seattle forms with 5000. Pioneer Realty lists several officers. Western Home Co of Tacoma names Archibald Burford Hayden. Reaney Investment of Columbia with 25000. Lawrence Investment of Seattle with 100000.
The Arcade Lunch under the Mandville Cafe management begins next Monday serving the regular 25 cent dinner.
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