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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1907
Page
4
The Seattle Choral Society gave a strong final performance at the Grand Opera House yesterday. The audience praised the program, noting the first public presentation of James Hamilton Howe's Overture and the strong show of choral and orchestral work.
The grand council for Washington Oregon and British Columbia elected C Thornton of Spokane as grand councillor G H M Cook of Taycoma as grand secretary C W Hodson of Portland as grand treasurer and T M Milea of Seattle as grand conductor. The next meet occurred in Spokane on May 6.
In Dublin on May 6 protesters move to keep English products out of the Dublin International exposition opening May 4. Sein Fein and the Gaelic league condemn the event as English owned and labeled. The Dublin Industrial Development association launches the Made in Ireland mark with Erse wording Deanta in Mirina to stress Irish origin and aims to counter English influence.
Announcement invites tomorrow's viewing of white dresses for confirmation or first communion. Features include White Lawn shirt waist, White India Linen with lace and insertion, and a Pretty Point fashion dress with ribbon and capes, in sizes 6 to 14. Prices range from 4.50 to 5.08.
A fragment notes an event slated for Vancouver in May 1908, indicating a plan or gathering to occur in the city during that month.
Chicago May 6 grand jury returned true bills against Former Chief of Police John M. Collins Former Police Attorney Frank D Comerford Former Public Works Commissioner William O Connell Former Purchasing Agent Edmund H Roche and Detectives James MacGrath and James McNulty The charges include conspiracies to defraud the city by using police for campaign work civil service violations taking bribes from saloonkeepers and destroying police records.
Italy honors English poet Percy Bysshe Shelley with an artistic memorial on the Bay of Spezia shore. The sculpture shows Prometheus breaking bonds with the inscription To Shelley, the World Released, created by Signor Charles Fontana of Rome.
A detailed description of a summer gown featuring mandarin sleeves and a unique yoke with girdle trimming. The corsage has large button molds, the bine rajah finish, and a high cut gown with elaborate gored skirt. A pale blue beret crowns a large black-brimmed horsehair hat with blue velvet bands and pink rose on the side.
In Wilkesbarre on May 6 eleven of thirteen alleged Black Hand members were convicted this morning with two acquitted. They were charged with conspiring to extort money from merchants by threatening vengeance if their demands were not met.
Linen parasols in white with blue borders and inserts, blue, red, brown shades, plus plain colors. All over lace Parecots trimmed with Valenciennes and embroidery with Valenciennes trimmings. Prices range from 1.00 to 10.00 dollars and higher amounts listed.
In Paterson New Jersey on May 6 the U S treasury redeems $12 eaten by a puppy belonging to Col. C C Shelby. The dog swallowed a $2 bill as a chase for a $10 note, both the colonel’s property. After patience and red tape the value recovered is eleven dollars ninety nine cents and ten mills.
In Portland on May 6 Mayor Marty Lane, running as an independent with his name on the ballot, defeated opponent Thomas Devitt by a wide margin. Lane had not campaigned and left his fate to supporters, delivering a crushing blow to anti-Lane factions.
In Chicago on May 6 Louis Snaidman aged 31 wed Catherine Snaidman, widow of his father and former stepmother to the groom. The Philadelphia fish merchant Jacob Snaidman died in January. Louis, 31, and Catherine, 34, had a marriage framed by the elder Snaidman's dying wish.
Louise Traley, a Seattle area high school student, fears for her safety as an unknown writer sends obscene letters and threats. The caller, signing as W.W., offers money and demands a meeting while prowling her home with threats escalating. Police and Secret Service investigate alongside local authorities.
May 4 report from Seoul states thirty three Koreans, many of them scholars, have been arrested on suspicion of leading a plot to assassinate the five Korean ministers who signed the convention for a Japanese protectorate.
Reverend D. Van Horne L H Sizer and Oscar N Morselats from Plymouth Congregational church travel to Monroe Washington for the sixteenth annual meeting of the Northwestern Association of Congregational churches and ministers on May 7.
Spokane May 6 leaders of both parties express confidence as municipal campaign ends. Election set for tomorrow with Republicans claiming victory and rivals cautious about final result.
Guatemala refuses to extradite Gen Lima to Mexico for the alleged assassination of former president Barrilas. The decision, reported from Mexico City on May 6, states the country will not surrender the ex general despite Mexican requests.
Reported speculation suggests Cleveland could be urged to influence the Democratic presidential vote. Sources indicate a movement aligning factions may seek his support to sway delegates.
Police arrested Nick Marinakos early morning after a revolver discharge near Patrolman Denlan. The injured man was hospitalized with non life threatening injuries.
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