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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1908

Page

8

Fiery Demon Hits Bothell in Destructive Fire

A Bothell hotel fire starting at 7 45 Saturday engulfed shops including W C Now Handel s barber shop and the post office. One firefighter was injured, total losses estimated 35000 to 40000 with one third insured. Rebuilding plans favor brick or concrete to improve fire protection.

United Press Bothell Wash Ely W. C Handel Rogers & Krasse Voluneers Kamith Webster Odd Fellows’ Hall Carl Winter Gerd Feiekeen Jack Flair Volunteers Norman Collins Carlton Ericksen Ericksen

Campaign Against Saloons Set in Washington State

A preliminary statewide push will seek a petition to the legislature to modify liquor laws. Rev. Royal W. Raymond is named superintendent of the Anglo Saloon League of Washington after a notable abolition campaign in Delaware where hotel keepers opposed him with standing orders to deny aid.

Royal W. Raymond Anglo Saloon League of Washington Rev Raymond Delaware V. Raymond

Automobile Race Leads to Bakersfield Detour

The Thomas car, far in front in the New York to Paris Fun, reached Bakersfield just after midnight then departed for Freeno at 6 30 this morning. A route error sent the racer over the desert delaying spectators in Los Angeles.

United Press Los Angeles Cal Thomas New York Bakersfield Freeno

Exoneration Shocks Tacoma Crash Victim’s Family

Richard Winsor of Tacoma who ran over and killed six year old Albert Hagen is exonerated. The case prompts renewed debate over traffic safety and accountability in Tacoma.

Richard Winsor Tacoma Albert Hagen W. P. Bell Everett Wash Snohomiah County North A Idaho

Shortage Paid as Postmaster Prosecution Advances

Government deliveries to League Island next Thursday. J. W. Baer, Gem Idaho postmaster, has made good his shortage and prosecution will proceed. The First Christian church of Halse Idaho secures Rev A L Chapman from Seattle as pastor. F A Holuze pays a 22900 dollar contempt fine. Evans fleet to spend four days at the Diego before heading to the Pacific coast. Emma Goldman addressed a Milwaukee gathering yesterday and will reach the northwest in May. Col John Walter Fairfax, aged Confederate general, died near Richmond aged 90. The Chinese censure government for delivering the Jap steamer Satou Maru and a boycott against Japan declared. Dayton Washington businessmen plan. Walla Walla charged with horse herd raids. Indiana democrats instruct for Bryan. Rhode Island republicans may send unpledged delegation to Chicago. Convention will be held Wednesday. Senator Tillman improving at home in Columbia.

League Isl J. W. Baer Gem Idaho First Christian Church Halse A. L. Chapman Seattle F. A. Holuze Evans The Diego Emma Goldman Milwaukee Pacific Coast Northwest John Walter Fairfax Richmond Dayton Columbia, D. C

Hammond Seeks 1.2 Million A Year For Guggenheim Role

New York March 23 Eight hundred thousand dollars a year would be soft for John Hays Hammond mining expert with Guggenheim Exploration Co. His contract expired March 1 and he reportedly refused renewal unless he is paid 1.2 million. Previously he drew 290000 cash plus stock, lifting annual income to 800000 with some years over 1 million. He is worth about 20 million today.

New York United States John Hays Hammond Guggenheim Exploration Co Guggenheim

Pacific Meat Boys Defeat Apollos at Woodland Park

The Pacific Meat Co. boys won a close game over the Apollos Sunday afternoon at Woodland Park. Wright pitched well for the Apollos and Diving, the Pacific left hander, tossed a fine game with 12 strikeouts and four walks on three hits. Miller hit a home run and a triple, Labenski added a homer, Bownton belted a three bagger, and Bouchard played solid defense at first. Edgar Sampies umpired.

Pacific Meat Co Apollos Woodland Park Wright Otee Miller Labenski Bownton Bouchard Edgar Sampies

Hearst May Run in New York Independent Ticket

Thomas J. Hisgen, Hearst gubernatorial candidate in Massachusetts, is floated as a likely candidate for the Independence ticket. Rumor links Hearst to the boom as a possible candidate himself. The Independence league plans a convention immediately after the Denver gathering.

New York Thomas JL. Hisgen Hearst Massachusetts Deut Independence Independence League Ihs Denver

Message to Congress outlines tariff revision and antitrust changes

Washington March 28 The article reports that President Roosevelt will send a special message to Congress including a tariff revision proposal for a post March 4 session, a Sherman antitrust law amendment favoring labor and capital concessions, limits on court use in labor disputes, and passage of the Aldrich financial bill. Representative Littlefield plans to place his reform in Speaker Cannon's hands and then join his son in New York practice.

Nnted Press Wasnmnato Ma Roosevelt Congress Aldrich Financial Washington, C Litilefield Litlefield Cannon New York Cw, Littlefield

Stern Denies Fraud in Suit Against Waledorf

J M Stern denies fraud in a filed complaint by Benjamin Gerber to recover from J Waledorf and L Wittenberg. He says Gray & Stern were paid 660 to settle Gerber claims with 376 as basis, 100 as attorney fees, the rest per Waledorf orders. Final wage conference noted between steamers and Marine Engineers Association on the New A route.

IL. M. Stern Lown Glasgow & Tworoger Benjamin Gerber J. Waledorf L. Wittenberg Gray & Stern Stern Waledorf Gerber

Port Orchard Route Oats Leave Ten Times Daily for Navy

Oats depart ten times daily from Pier T bound for the U S Navy, linking Port Orchard to military supply routes and reinforcing support for personnel at sea.

Port Orchard U. S. Navy

Moore Theatre Preview and Ticket Prices

An inconsistent fragment covers a Moore Theatre event listing with mock names and prices. It mentions a two Cohen Night, a 2008 Cort moment, and seats ranging from $1.50 to $1.75 with various row notes. The unreadable OCR yields unclear performer names and times.

Moore Theatre Cort

Smart Hats for Spring at Moderate Prices

The millinery section showcases spring hats at low prices with trimmed hats from $5.00. A large display includes frames, trimmings, and accessories. Designers stand ready to turn customer ideas into satisfactory creations.

Dressy Tailored Suits and Gowns in Elegant Styles

A broad display features tailored suits priced at 29.50 and 39.50 with refined tailoring and decorative touches. Semi fitting street wear coats appear in navy, Copenhagen blue, brown, tan, gray, and checked fabrics. skirts include plaited and circular designs with braid or self trim. Silk gowns in Copenhagen blue rajah and a 29.50 price point are highlighted beside lingerie dresses with broad insertion bands and French muslin details.

Copenhagen

Stylish Coats for Motoring and Evening Wear

In the coat section we present fashionable coats for street and evening use. Dressy cravé coats resist raincoat look while priced from 35 to 50 dollars. Rubber satin, pongee, rajah coats range 29.50 to 49.50 with many styles including black and covert jackets 12.50 to 25.00. Coats in taffeta and lace from 12.50 to 45.00. Extra full rubber lined satin 27.50. Long covert coats at 29.50 35.00 and three quarter length at 22.50. Steamer coats 28.0 to 39.50.

March House Furnishings Sale Offers Garden Tools

Items include HOSE with couplings at 25-ft length for 1.95 and 50-ft for 3.85. LAWN MOWERS Yankee Leader models with 12, 14, or 16-inch blades priced 3.00 3.25 and 3.50. HOSE REELS hardwood oil finished sturdy at 0.75.

Yankee” Leader

German Steins: New German Import in Glassware Section

A large shipment of metal top Steins from Germany arrives late in the China and Glassware Section. They are offered at exceptionally low prices to stimulate sales, with a variety of sizes and styles. Seven inch blue Steins with raised scroll and German scene priced at 25c. Eight inch embossed Steins with raised old German scriptions priced at 45c.

Germany

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