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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1907
Page
8
Maj P H G Powell-Cotton, famed explorer, and his bride finish a perilous honeymoon in Central Africa. The wife, a noted writer, will serially publish her account in The Star with her photographs illustrating the journey.
A disjointed note states SisteR. B Cody died weeks ago in a Pend hospital and was buried in the field by arrangement with his father, while his sister Mrs Col claims responsibility for handling the body. The fragment suggests confusion over identity and proper rites, with family letters referenced but unfinished.
The daughter of Mr and Mrs Noblesville died after a weeklong illness linked to a blood infection that began with a heel injury during a fight. The tragedy follows another death reported within the same week.
Local market news reports Olympic Market reducing meat bills by about half at the Bon Marche ore.
Doctor John Watson Maclaren author and lecturer is hospitalized at Mt. Pleasant Iowa with an acute tonsillitis attack. All American engagements canceled. He was seized shortly before his Iowa Wesleyan University lecture. His condition, though painful, is not considered alarming.
Pittsburg reports that Mrs ide W Wainwright widow of Pittsburg and skating instructor Williard Garfield Bratton wed in Brooklyn after a public courtship seen by thousands on Duquesne Garden ice last season. The couple reportedly planned a $1,000,000 future.
Ten acres at Richmond will host Portland Steel Shipbuilding and General Repert Works with 806 feet of waterfront. Construction to begin next week aims to produce vessels of substantial length, matching Richmond Reach capacity. Over $50,000 slated for site work and facilities. Meanwhile Dr. R M Kellogg speaks on Tuberculosis at MC A rooms tonight with lantern slides.
May 6 Fairbanks report says the strike backbone is broken as operators across creeks organize to assist one another. They decide to share all expenses of wages litigation where operators are sued while the practice had been to pay salaries after sluicing and dumping.
The steamer President, flagship of the Pacific Coast Steamship Co., will reach San Francisco on Wednesday after a fast run around the Horn. Capt. Rinder has made excellent time from the Atlantic and will be greeted warmly as he steams through the Golden Gate. The vessel will stay several days in San Francisco before continuing to Seattle, expected May 17.
May 6 report lists increases and new filings from several firms. Mutual Securities & Investment expands from 5000 to 26000 with business in Seattle. Port Townsend Dry Goods Company files for 16000 led by Peter Mutty and others. Yakima Masonic Temple Association of North Yakima seeks 40000 under multiple signatories. Haseell Driving & Rafting of Shelton files a plat.
A newspaper note describes a Saturday gathering at the home of Chief John Seattle with a traditional potlatch and a range of horse racing events. The account suggests a lively community celebration with multiple activities.
On account of natural rustic beauty and comfortable lines Old Hickory has been pronounced ideal summer furniture for verandah lawn summer houses or houseboat special pricing for the week encourages taking advantage of the offer.
In Guatemala on May 6 a dynamite mine was located in a building close to the president’s residence, less than two doors from the American legation.
An old table and chair set described as strong hickory woven work sells at $7.00 with a weekly sale price of $5.00. The listing notes Breen as a potential seller or brand in SHS and highlights wooden chair value.
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