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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1907
Page
4
The Star rebukes Mr. Carroll for delaying discovery of a ten thousand dollar shortage in city funds. Bander argues a longtime city comptroller should have known the financial condition within days, citing his prior roles as chief accountant and later in office.
Surveying parties operating on the Olympia Peninsula for the Northern Pacific Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul and Union Pacific have been withdrawn. The move suggests a temporary abandonment of railroad construction in the area amid tight money markets and unfavorable conditions.
Sree Special Service reports Olympia parole grants for Frank Brown formerly sentenced October 6, 1905 in Spokane County to six years for rape. George W. Edgar, sentenced December 12, 1905 in Snohomish County to two years and six months for obtaining money by false pretenses.
Memorial Day events unfold with Confederate veterans raising a bronze statue on the Norfolk Confederate monument. Colonel William H. Stewart delivers the oration as Mrs. James Y. Leigh unveils the statue before an enormous crowd. Delegations from across the state and southern states attend the ceremony in a gracious memorial spirit. Decoration Day in Chattanooga features songs and duets as dignified crowds gather to observe the anniversary with celebratory pomp and civic pride.
The Beattie Woman's Club yesterday elected officers led by President Mrs T A Parrish and Vice Mrs Kitchen. Nellie McGough was named recording secretary and Mrs Fouts as corresponding secretary with Mrs Smith as treasurer. Delegates to the State Federation include Mrs Rufus Smith and Mrs Bishop plus alternates Mr Wilson and Mrs Richardson. City Federation delegates include Mrs Parrish Mrs Ireland and Mrs Stevens.
An advertisement from W. B. Hutchinson Co. promotes a $15.00 suite aimed at men, especially business men, emphasizing the union label and location at Union Street and Secondary.
A fragmented notice advertises Hall's Dog Remedies located at 1111 First Avenue. The readable text signals a product or service for pets, but lacks full details on offerings, hours, or contact information.
Joe Schermer & Co at 1010 First Ave advertises men s clothing and hats with sale prices from 5 to 20 dollars. They claim free fitting and pressing on purchases though the wording is unclear about services.
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