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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1908

Page

7

Felhorn Estate Leaves Property to Son and Daughter

The Felhorn estate, formerly Julia Melhears, is divided between her son Anguet Methorn and daughter Anna Gertrude Methorn. Personal effects go to Scherer’s daughter Bieve with $500 held in trust until majority, while the rest is to be held in trust and distributed at age 26 or to heirs if both die, with Auswer Metherp named as executor and sale agent.

Julia Mel Melhears, & Pl Superior Court Sand Perth C. C. Teery Schere Scherer Anguet Methorn Anna Gertrude Methorn Auswer Metherp

Water shortages prompt stricter city sprinkler enforcement

The city water department announces tighter enforcement of sprinkling regulations to extend supplies. Opening the season limits private sprinkling hours, with earlier compliance and inspections to curb waste. officials report an 11 percent rise in services and a growing drain on the system.

Water Department Bormme Amore

Tacoma Works to Welcome Visiting Sailors Plans Underway

The Tacoma Chamber of Commerce hosts a reception for visiting officers and crew to showcase the city and offer hospitality to naval guests. The finance committee is set to seek funding from Seattle citizens to support the plans as arrangements move forward.

Seattle

Wanted in California arrest rumor from Greek workers

Detectives report a Greek man named Carvilinas was arrested in California pending extradition. The note says he served as an usher in a play and was charged with crimes. authorities from California are to arrive to proceed with the case.

Carvilinas Keo Crevie Cai Dimes Dee California

Floater Found in Salmon Bay

A body identified as Semie Mermon, 2 middle aged, was found in Salmon Bay near Lithav um by Deputy WB Maythcia of Ballard. The Teter appears to be in the water for about a week. Mayfield's morgue is handling the case.

Andrew Suite Aon One Tamer Co Lithavum WB Maythcia Ballard Mayfield

Port au Prince Mall Sized Fleet Inbound Amid War Talk

Fragmentary 19 March dispatch discusses a small American naval buildup at Port au Prince including gunboats, a cruiser, and a lieutenant’s remarks as protection against potential attacks. Mentions Van Schaick and Slocum, a Sing Sing sentence, and various unrelated notes on thefts and inventions.

Port AU Prince

Senate approves harbor lines for Washington and California

The senate passed a regulation authorizing Secretary Taft to establish harbor lines at Washington, San Pedro and Port Los Angeles. The bill, moved by Representative McLachlan of California, was approved in Washington on March 19. Senator Warner of Missouri introduced a bill allowing soldiers in the Brownsville Texas incident to reenlist if they participated.

Ngton Washington Mar Wash Senate Taft Mington San Pedro Port Los Angeles McLachlan California Warner Missouri Brownsville Tex

German socialist leader Serr Rebel may retire from Reichstag

Berlin March 19 Serr Rebel, the German socialist leader, is expected to retire from active life at the end of his present Reichstag term. He is said to be the only man who dares challenge the Kaiser, with speeches showing power and statesmanlike ability despite danger totems.

Seattle Star Berlin Serr Rebel Reichstag Germany

Black Hand letter received threats church demand

A crude black hand letter allegedly from a secret South Ins Machine group demanded Muldowney deposit 5 000 on the steps of Elk Street Catholic church within five days or be killed. An accompanying drawing and the note have unsettled local officials who expect more messages after a second letter in a week.

United Press Bellingham Helinghamgen

Taft the cheerful workman who dodges trouble

John Adams portrays William Howard Taft as the cheerful, hardworking president candidate. Taft is described as physically imposing, optimistic, and peacemaker in labor disputes. He is portrayed as dedicated, honest, and more conservative, with contented public demeanor and a belief in calm over conflict.

Taft John Adam Ttle Marekott Ehould Legion Indiana Philippines Cuba Elmons Washington Grover Cleveland Julian Caesar Te

Hotel Seattle to Close After Lease Expiry

The Hotel Seattle, a landmark in the city, will cease operations on Tuesday March 24 after more than three decades in business. Owned by the Hotel Stevens Company headed by W E B Stevens, the lease renewal failed and the firm will shut the hotel, leaving only the Brewens hotel as its remaining property. The building is owned by the Doha Collins estate.

Seattle Hotel Stevens Company W. EB. Stevens Brewens Ome Doha Collins Estate

Coal production rises in 1907 with local consumption

State Mining Inspector D. C. Het reports 1907 coal output at 3,713,424 tons, near all consumed locally except 5,000 tons exported to Mexico from Tacoma. Regional totals show King and Pierce leading counties with sizable shares and small mines mostly inactive.

D. C. Het Kittitas King Pierce Lewis Thurston

Supply ship Culgoa carries meat and fruit to battleship

Culgoa, a supply ship, arrives with fresh meats and fruit valued at more than 125000 dollars for the battleship Meet at Magdalena Bay. Among civilian passengers is Chatruan F. F. Symmes of the San Francisco fleet celebration committee.

United Press Culgoa Magdalena Bay Chatruan FF. J. Symmes San Francisco

Titus Fined for Assault Over Civil Process Service

Herman F. Titus of Georgetown, labeled a socialist, faced an assault charge after a civil process served on him three weeks earlier. Constable Holts alleged the assault while Titus and his wife were implicated, but the case against Titus was dismissed.

Herman F. Titus Georgetown Holts Titus

Pomona Boilers Not to Blame for Wreck

John F. Clements chief engineer of the steamer Pomona declares the vessel wreck on the San Francisco to Eureka voyage was not caused by the boilers. In an affidavit filed with inspectors he defends the bottlers and notes investigators will begin an inquiry once Captain Swanson and officers return from Fort Rosa.

United Press San Ncisco Pomona San Francisco Eureka John F. Clements Clements Gus A. Jasper Humboldt Beacon Swanson Fort Rosa Hollen Bulger

Plaintiff Sues Over Coat in Judge Carrel Court

Verne Robertson filed a complaint yesterday against Eathrewe bury of the Motel Belier barber in Judge Carrel's court. The case is set for April 5.

Carrel Verne Robertson Eathrewebury Belier

Plan to form national railroad workers party urged

J H Clark of the Nickel Plate railroad called for uniting railroad employees into a powerful political party to shift sentiment. Speaking at the American Railway Engineering and Maintenance of Way association banquet, he argued the move could elect enough congressmen and senators to improve workers' wages and conditions amid mass layoffs.

Chicago J. H. Clark Nickel Pilate Clark American Railway Engineering and Maintenance of Way Association

Fire Rages Through Wholesale District in Baltimore

Six fire reports were filed for a blaze that started on the fifth floor of the Keidel building in Baltimore’s wholesale district. The six alarm fire burned for an hour, threatening the entire district housing a wholesale hardware gun and ammunition firm. The department’s sensational work contained the blaze to a single building and damage is not yet estimated.

United Press Baltimore Keide

Officers Pursue Man Over Jewelry Thefts

Two officers left New York for San Francisco to hunt J. Md n charged with stealing jewelry valued at sixty five thousand dollars from a jeweler, his employer.

United Press New York San Francieco J. Mdn Ooder Hia

Seattle Asiatic Exclusion League Meeting Notice

A report will be made this evening at the Seattle Asiatic Exclusion league meeting. The committer will institute a movement to discharge all Japanese help. Employers are asked to attend the Labor Temple meeting.

Seattle Asiatic Exclusion League Labor Temple

Three Local Deaths Reported in City and Nearby Areas

The death notices list Alice M. Snyder age 16 at 1514 Yeaterway on March 18, Helmer Norburg age 26 at North Bend on March 17, and Masao Mori age 1 died March 17 in the city. Remains are at Bonney Watson company parlors.

Alice M. Snyder Yeaterway Helmer Norburg North Bend Bonney Watson Company Masao Mori

Green Lake Improvement Club mass meeting urged sewer plan

A mass meeting will be called by the Green Lake Improvement club to urge the council to proceed with the north trunk sewer under the present bid. Steamer Farallon arrived from Seward and Valdez. The Tango Maru has reached port from the Orient.

Green Lake Seward Valdez Orient

New Campaign Hat Captivates Women At Convention

The National Milliners' convention highlights a black two sided campaign hat worn by fashion leaders. It is priced between 86 and 106 dollars, with observers noting fashion comes at a cost as this season embraces bold accessories.

United Press Cnc

Explorer Captain Amundsen to Visit Seattle Tour

Captain Roald Amundsen the Norwegian explorer will arrive in Seattle from Tacoma at 10 tomorrow morning. He will be greeted by a committee of prominent Norwegians and the Seattle Chamber of Commerce reception group, touring the city by automobile and dining at the Rainier club luncheon. The evening features a lecture at the Moore Theatre.

Roald Amundson Seattle Tacoma Chamber of Commerce Rainier Club Capt. Amundson Moore Theatre

Seattle teachers to take English trip

A delegation from Seattle public schools will travel to England next fall as representatives of the Seattle Board of Education at a National Civic Federation meeting. Two to four teachers will be chosen and kept on full pay while covering all trip expenses. The study aims to review English schools. Mrs Henry Suydam and Col Theodore Coe of Newark quietly married at Salinas California. A lifebuoy marked Schooner Rosamond was found on the beach near Clo-oose Vancouver Island after the schooner left Hoquiam for Callao.

Seatile England Seattle Board of Education National Civic Federation White Ping Lmnd Henry Suydam Col Theodore Coe Newark N. J Salinas Cal Suydam Renton Madison St Seattle del Monte Rosamond Cloo-Ose Vancouver Island Hoquiam Callao

Patrick J. Sullivan Dies at 69 After Long O'Brien Resident Life

Patrick J. Sullivan, longtime resident of O'Brien, died at age 69. The body will be prepared for shipment to Montana, his former home, for burial or final rites.

Patrick J. Sullivan O'livien Montana

County to stay on cash basis for a year

King county officials announce the county will not switch to a cash basis for another year after a thorough review. Warrants will be traded at par in the open market since long term warrants are not issued. The final bonds for the $1,500,000 loan recently negotiated with eastern capitalists were sent to Chicago, with about $90,000 in warrants outstanding. A new call of warrants will follow after the first of the month.

King County Chicago

Missing teen Eugene Gelveal seeks whereabouts

Eugene Gelveal a 15 year old resident of Kellingham has been missing since March 17. police appeal for information to locate him and determine his whereabouts.

Eugene Gelveal Kellingham

Public Market Offers Wide Range of Fresh Produce and Meats

Readable market list shows berries on sale, greens and peas priced per pound, flowers daffodils and tulips on sale, fish including herring and salmon, poultry and meats with various cuts and prices, fresh produce like onions carrots cabbage and lettuce, fruits such as oranges lemons and apples, plus butter eggs and cheeses. Several items marked as tomorrow specials and fresh deliveries with prices per box or per pound.

Washington Creamery Lowa Wisconsin

Boats Leave Ten Times Daily From Pier 2 for Navy Yard

Boats depart from Pier 2 to the U.S. Navy Yard on a frequent schedule with ten trips every day.

U.S. Navy Yard

Mrs Moss Sues Purcell for Jewelry and Savings

Mary J. Moss files a superior court suit against Frank Purcell seeking recovery of jewelry valued at 500 dollars and a savings deposit book worth 50 dollars alleged not returned. Attorney Jay Allen takes over from Henry W. Laing as counsel. Purcell unlocated. Rumors say Purcell and his new wife may travel to Europe.

Mary J. Moss Frank Purcell Sabe Jay Allen Henry W. T Laing Moss A. T. van de Vanter Europe

School Girl Missing From Home

Olive Stockwell aged 12 is reported missing from 1618 Lavest. Parents believe she ran away and ask police to locate her.

Olive Stockwell Lavest

Swindling attempt ends without cash at Collier Bros

A forger named City Councilmen Arnold Zbinden and 8. B. Wilmot tried to pass a worthless check at Collier Bros saloon on First Ave and Denny Way. The forger escaped unharmed and left with no money. The note mentions Soap Lake Shampoo in a distracting ad line.

Arnold Zbinden B. Wilmot Collier Bros Denny Way

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Felhorn Salmon Bay PHI Americs Paducah Mt Toler I Maines Traiser Cressy W. FH. van Schaick Slocum Sing Sing Elizabeth M. Kilbourne Coon Mart Elias Hilteher Camden N. J Establigh Harbor Lines Kaiger Bill Herr Bebel Panama Porto Rico Beography Union Demires Taft Lincoln Roosevelt Folke HOTEL Sues Kehler Kehler & Chase Kotter & Chawe'a Kazton Onion Mt & Chave's Temple of Music Wheer Kohler @ Chase's Kohler &@ Chase Temple of Music Midg Sad Ave Topposite Arcade Mik Rober & Hase O'Brien Port Orchard 4Th and Pike St Garvey Buchanan Co Silk Purchase Franne Second Avenue Iba Mrs. Moss Sues LaDies Oxford Vici Kid
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