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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1907
Page
4
The Seattle Stars Exclusive Seeview notes San Francisco chatter about new airship ideas. Darland and backer C. W. Owens with mechanic J. W. Ryan claim a balloonless craft and years of testing claim to solve navigation problems.
The description details gasoline powered flight with a compact engine driving eight wheels and propellers on a bicycle built aeroplane. The inventor asserts lifting power of 1000 for each wheel and that wind beaters or fans aid the plan, promising that the machine will fly.
Two Seattle high school football players disobeyed selection to Pullman and rode freight with hobos to reach the Pullman track meet. Bill Henry excelled in the high jump while Roscoe Pike unexpectedly beat all prior marks.
Star Special Service reports rumors that J M Hannaford may devote to railroad interests of the Hill lines resigning as president of the Northern Pacific Express Co and second vice president of the Northern Pacific railway James J Woodworth is said to be his replacement Rumor also suggests J Frank Stevens once a Panama Canal engineer may head the Northern Pacific with Elliott taking a manager role at a Philadelphia firm
In Tacoma on May 14 a supposedly burglar proof safe at Davis Smith and Co. was forced open and papers scattered across the floor. A theft totaling $1000 and valuable papers are missing. Located across from the N P depot the store faced repeated night activity with no clues to identify the burglars.
A light linen frock features scalloped lines and contrasting thread. A fitted blouse with Myrtan lace insertions and a battened plastron shows moulded edges. The paneled skirt mirrors the scalloped trim, all in a blue chine shade.
Wheat led gains in Chicago pushing local flour prices up 26 cents. All grades higher. wheat at 20 dollars per ton. Oats bran shorts and feedstuffs trending up. Fresh produce such as apples, strawberries, bananas and potatoes displayed varied demand and prices across markets including California and Seattle consignments.
The brief text mentions cows roosters live stock hay feed and various farm commodities. It references places and people in garbled form, suggesting a rural market or farm report with livestock feed and dairy items but lacking clear details or dates.
Tom Dutton the dog hospital man will testify to prove ownership of a dog claimed by Mrs. ER. H. Sheldon and R. J. Chase. Dutton says the dog belongs to Mrs. Sheldon and that she took what was hers from the beach show. He cared for the dog and can identify it, noting the dog is deaf. The case will be heard in court this evening. Also at 8 o clock the Margaret Y order of the W T U will meet at Westminster Presbyterian Church at Broadway and Columbia.
Horace Levine, a veteran of the Spanish war, the Philippine Insurrection, and the Boxer Rebellion, brought his Japanese bride to Seale yesterday en route to Syracuse to inform his parents of the marriage. The couple met while returning home through Japan after his discharge at Tientsin.
The Natatorium at Aiki Point is ready for summer business and can host private dances and parties via Seattle Catering Co. Light refreshments or full dinners available on short notice at Alki Point or in Seattle. Phone West 22.
A dancing party is planned at St Mark's church choir event in Renton Washington at the Renton HI Club. The notice highlights a community gathering with music and social dancing.
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