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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1907
Page
7
The fragment notes a lawsuit for breach of contract involving a band and a party claiming damages and receipt terms. Details are missing, including full names, dates, and the court or parties involved.
A readable obituary fragment lists several individuals with ages and hospital mentions such as Providence, Pacific, and Miner hospital. It notes deaths around March with references to families the Detterworths and a Wisconsin burial connection, and mentions a resident from Bartow Wash path. Details are incomplete but indicate multiple death notices and familial ties.
The message notes a death of Mr. Weed aged 21, son of Rev. B Weed and nephew of W D Weed of Seattle, to be buried Wednesday at 7 am. The report mentions reception at Nattorworth's time and a steamer Umatilla arrival.
Samuel Lancaster the good roads expert will address the Men's club of Westminster Presbyterian church Wednesday evening.
Theatres debut four living pictures presenting lifelike reproductions of famous statues and paintings. Top actors and actresses participate in this refined trend, with triumphs noted for recreations such as Lord Leighton's sculpture and other renowned works.
Hines who shot and killed Count Podborsky waived preliminary examination and was taken to Hawthorne to appear before the grand jury. W. Hi Bard of Beattie and Albert Cody former deputy U.S. marshal at Nemo will be Hines’ attorneys. Joan Resene of Beattie cannot be readied to claim the remains.
M. J. Carrigan et al sold Ravenna Springs Park tracts to J. D. Sherrick for 16000. A. P. Beddow sold Lake Park tract 8 to Jane Carroll for 17. A. R. Boddasley bought Hotel Dixon Fremont from P. Dixon for 17009. A Colby club bought 10 acre Brown Point site for 10000 to erect a clubhouse. Two Capitol Hill lots sold for 10500 by Phelan & Costello. Charles Cowen purchased 60 feet on Mth Av near university for 4600. Quigley says Cowen will build brick. Meougin Co. to market Lake Washington Park addition of 7 acres behind university grounds.
The state seeks to build a bullring on the A Y P grounds after the exposition that could serve as the University of Washington president residence. Regents are asked to form a special committee to meet with other states interested in constructions on A Y P grounds for future university use.
Roosevelt Arizona March 26 exclusive Seattle State service reports the $4 million Tonto dam and reservoir nearing completion. The project transforms 300000 acres of desert into fertile land by regulating water from the Salt River system 76 miles from Phoenix. Construction began four years ago under the United States reclamation service.
Secretary Cortelyou directs an enlargement of a recent order. A statement anticipates an interest advance on 2 percent consols of 1938 and 2 percent loan of 1907 due April 1. Funds totaling 15,000,0604 will be deposited as accumulated customs receipts, with daily additions of 1,000,600.
The Ridgeway Riding academy receives a permit for erection at Fourteenth Avenue and Columbia with E. W. Houghton as architect. The council passes an ordinance requiring fencing of waterfront properties. President Kane informs the state university regents that two faculty members have…
Mrs John Stevens of 12 South Cast Tacoma was robbed of five dollars yesterday afternoon while riding a Pike car. A clever pickpocket lifted the money from a purse carried in a small hand bag.
Cincinnati March 14 Banker J G Schmidhapp creates a $150000 memorial fund to guide girls toward wholesome adulthood amid the era’s temptations. The fund’s securities will yield about $14000 yearly for trustees to dispense. Schmidhapp has funded a $59000 dormitory at Cincinnati College of Music in memory of his wife and daughter killed in a railroad crash and is adding a $199000 wing to the Cincinnati Art Museum as a further memorial.
Frank Smith reports the loss of a watch believed stolen from him in a Georgetown saloon yesterday afternoon. The incident involves an unnamed suspect seen near the scene.
An ordinance last night moved 81 062 67 from the water fund to the general fund. The transfer balances the two funds and includes about 69 060 in arrears from prior years.
The local land office received a letter from General Commissioner Ballinger noting lands released from the canal withdrawal. Areas include townships in ranges 11 19 21 26 13 14 15 on the Olympic peninsula. Original order tested October 15, 1906.
Alfred Hollingworth reports the loss of a crescent diamond pin he valued highly. He first noticed the pin missing late that night while reading The Virginian, describing it as a cherished personal keepsake set with ring diamonds.
Volunteers will lecture at the summer school and six external instructors join the teaching staff alongside students and helpers. Costs for outside help covered by tuition fees. A four story brick store and residence project filed by John P. Jacobbean Co. at 22 Virginia Ave. Snow reports from Cedar Lake show 14 to 18 inches in recent days. Park shooting leads to arrests for pistol practice. Evangelical services begin with C F Clapp preaching nightly at Edgewater Church on Whitmanay. Arts and crafts exhibit by the Women's Century Club proves a success with performers including Georgia Da Hols and others. State Board of Control to visit the State University for departmental examinations. Woman seeks 5000 damages from city after fall on Fifty sixth at Fourteenth/Fifteenth. Seattle Public Library receives first issue of Mathilda Ziegler magazine. new point-type pen system replaces raised type.
The M C A building fund still needs 74,127.25 to reach a total goal of 270,060.00. Contributions to date include 9,103.70 from earlier donors and 3,460.00 from business men with several smaller gifts totaling 78,127.35 still required by April 1.
Middle business will be fed with Brown and Colfer as partners. Mr Evans made several continental trips, five to Alaska, in Pullmans and prairie schooners. Why They Left the Procession notes a Hibernians mishap as a brewery wagon cut in and misled the line.
Fragmentary lines hint at a speaker praising a man for fine delivery and mark making. The text contrasts two roles, suggesting a question about whether the subject is a spellbinder or a baseball pitcher. No clear names or events identified.
A brief item notes Putman pursuing hunting boots with A. I. Mali involved at 1111 PFiret av.
The Duc de Picquigny pursues Milas Shonts after previously claiming engagement in France. He arrives in the United States with his sister due to join him, while Baron de Ager travels with the duke. Milas Shonts is in Washington.
Mrs Emma G Helland of Ballard sues Dr Sylvester Bridenstine for twenty dollars claiming a delicate operation used unclean instruments caused a serious disease.
Albert KB Tillis, a former Great Northern section hand near Index, sues for 50000 dollars in damages alleging injuries from being thrown from a hand car. The plaintiff is now paralyzed. references to DEAN CIGAR and the new quality are noted.
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