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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1908
Page
8
Acting Chief Irving Ward warned Seattle residents to keep streets clear for a May 24 parade and a following naval procession. He cautioned crowds against jewelry displays and described pickpocket tactics with thieves using distractions in elevators trains and entrances. A mounted patrol would enforce crowd control and ensure safety.
Police urge vigilance after a spate of thefts from shop windows. Authorities note gangs, possibly traveling with the fleet, break windows to grab valuables and blend into crowds. Citizens are advised to exercise caution and aid in protection efforts.
Wealthy St. Louis women and society leaders abandon old amusements for roulette tables imported by a local dealer. The trend follows guests returning from abroad who brought back the Monte Carlo style game and sparked new interest among the elite.
The Pe elid Avenue Trust Company of this city has assigned to the Cleveland Trust Company in the insolvency court. No statement of assets or abilities is given.
President Roosevelt selects Wm R Wheeler of San Francisco for the assistant secretary of commerce and labor post due to his Pacific immigration knowledge. He succeeds Lawrence O Murray as currency controller. Rev James G Smith of Port Townsend dies from pneumonia yesterday.
In Portland Oregon on May 6 officials warn residents about counterfeit Merchants and Planters bank notes from the civil war era. The notes resemble real money and are sold at tiny fractions. Four young men released by Federal Judge Wolverton faced charges for mailing these bills to defraud victims but the judge noted no mailing means no victim.
A distorted ad promotes woodworking wares for carpenters and cabinet makers. It touts hole cutting tools that prevent splitting, easy screw setting, brads nails and nickel plated finishes. The copy invites patrons to mail order a complete drill set and promises value for tradesmen.
Guthrie Oklahoma May but a little while longer the cigar store Indian figure could suffer under a bill introduced by Senator Landrum a Cherokee Indian. The measure forbids the use of Indian figures on cigar or tobacco signs with penalties of 50 dollar fine and six months imprisonment. Both parties court the Indian vote as the bill stirs debate.
The Women's Baptist Missionary Union holds its quarterly meeting at the Tabernacle church in Tacoma on Wednesday May 18. An invitation extends to Tacoma Baptist churchwomen and a large attendance is expected. The program promises unusual interest with sessions at 10 30 in the morning and 1 30 in the afternoon, plus luncheon.
Beattie households face precarious unions as couples live together after Canadian divorces and remarriages. Vancouver cases prompt jurists to discuss cross border recognition, with Ontario and U S rulings cited. Judge Frater notes few such cases and echoes concerns over bigamy and contempt charges.
Washington May root Roosevelt Ettha Root Andrew Carnegie donor of 750000 to Belford Bureau of American Republics building and Brazilian Ambassador Nabuco to deliver addresses. May 1860s interstate commerce probe likely to spark hearings on proposed general freight rate increases across the country.
Seattle Star exclusive reports Chicago dean Mise Sophoniebanridge at the University of Chicago condemns idle wealth culture. She denounces rich families for wasting resources on diamonds and servants while urging women to pursue usefulness and reject trivial luxury.
The Norden Singing Society of Mallardta will participate in Norway independence day events on May 1. Churches plan to suspend Sunday evening services. a Greater Meet committee has organized arts and activities at Values Park at 1:30 PM with speeches songs and sports. The highlight is a grand entertainment at Dreamland Rink in the evening at Seventh Ave and Dayton St.
Quotation from Big Kelly extols dress clothes as a force for order and democracy, arguing attendees resemble guests and waiters alike. The piece promotes this week's Saturday Evening Post with pricing notes and publication details.
Haelen Halford Robert Greenies, captain of the six gun crew Mhode and nee Park Miller ee O, marries his sweetheart in a Presidio ceremony after a homecoming in San Francisco. Father Gleason and Major James M. Kennedy attend as friends in army and navy circles witness the nuptials.
Fixed water rates due at 115 Prefontaine Place during May for May June and July. If unpaid before June 1 1906 a penalty of 66 cents will be charged. Second District covers area between Union Street and East Union Street and West Galer Street Galer Street and East Galer Street.
The readable text mentions King Alfonso, a cathedral event, Spaeth festivities, and a Prince of the Arturias, with scattered references to labor groups and banks. The passage is fragmented and hard to interpret as a coherent news item.
Readable fragments describe a pier boat trip service offering daily trips. The text mentions boats at a pier and visitors taking trips, suggesting a local sightseeing or ferry activity with regular schedules.
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