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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1907
Page
8
In a May interview Dias of Mexico proposes a single central government for Central American republics under joint U S and Mexican protection. He notes ongoing regional conflicts, varying prosperity, and hints at a formal conference of Central American representatives to discuss the plan.
A workman was killed on the Northern Pacific track south of Edgecom. The man was found by a section crew next morning with his head badly smashed after being struck by a train. He had been walking home Sunday night and reportedly was intoxicated. Police and local church groups were mentioned in a broader city news note attached to the item.
Akron May 14 The Republican state executive committee meeting scheduled for tomorrow has been canceled by U S Senator Charles Dick who issued a statement last night. The move follows intense political strife and is said to be for a later date after tensions ease.
Berlin May 14 with few negative votes the reichstag moved the commercial modus vivendi between Germany and the United States to a second reading. Observers say many backed the measure as a transitional step toward a permanent treaty.
Captain F M Munger leaves Seattle aboard the revenue cutter Perry on the 20th to assume command in Alaskan waters. The vessel replaces a small schooner fitted by F P Stanley of Valdes who plans a 10 horse engine and cargo for the voyage, aiming to protect seal herds during navigation from Beattie to Valdez.
Olga Nethersole plans a book to uplift and encourage downtrodden women. The noted actress, famed for problem plays such as Sapho Camille and The Second Mrs Tanqueray, argues stage tears broaden moral view and aid women in need. She says her pursuit of women’s rights has become a mania and a earnest lifelong mission.
Dee Moines visitors staged Abet the Clouds at the Kent opera house to good applause. The notes mention similar productions in Moines and Renton as the seniors study and practice for a May 24 comedy The Meeps to Conquer. The school board offers Bapt. Devideon a larger salary as superintendent next year.
Spokane Athletic Club will not send a track team to Beattie for the P N A championship in June due to financial losses this year and the $500 cost to participate.
Dr Jane Blanchard writes that starting medical study at 30 is feasible and that more women doctors are needed. She notes her late start, rapid progress, and belief that women can succeed with courage, urging more women to pursue medicine for greater patient comfort.
Officials announce a reward of 500 for the official emblem of the 1908 exposition. Many designs have been submitted from across the country but none capture the needed simplicity and forcefulness.
Secretary Farrell of the National association informed Manager Brown that Eddie Householder may play now. He need not stay on the bench pending the national commission’s decision on ownership between Aberdeen or the Coast. The slugger will be in right field today.
The council redraws misdemeanors and public peace statutes into one codifying bill and pushes a new laundry law. A rule banning animals at large is being readied for passage. John Clark reports a burglary at the Eastern hotel with 99 silver stolen after entry over a low partition.
A May report from Kansas City describes a program offering a free morphine cure to drug victims. The effort, linked to Seattle state services, aims to help users through a nonmedical treatment pathway amid ongoing public health concerns.
Campaigns conducted a high smash campaign under unclear phrasing. The text references Kansas City and a campaign effort, with fragmented wording about a tank and a group named Binossa. Further readable details are unavailable.
Police plan to arrest known offenders and bring them before a judge who will impose heavy workhouse fines. Wrecks are sent to the rock pile then to the general hospital for five weeks of treatment to break the habit and restore health. Dr Park Weed Willie lectured on tuberculosis at the YMCA last night before a male audience.
The Mutter Fly and Allien Russell promise record business at the Grand this week. The comedy sparkles with bright lines and showcases the Queen of Comic Opera. Salome also succeeds at the Grand Saturday night drawing wide comment worldwide.
The Beattie theater presents Peek's Mad Boy as this week's offering with many new jokes and entertaining specialties promising universal popularity among audiences.
On Friday May 17 the Norwegians of Beattie hold two events. The Norwegian Singing Society and the Norse cult meet at the Madison Ave pavilion to celebrate their national independence. The Lone of Norway plans a second gathering at Christensen's hall at Madison and Broadway. Three franchise ordinances were introduced.
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The King County Humane Society forms a five member committee led by Mrs. Fred Hardin to probe conditions affecting children in public institutions and private homes. Dr. M A Matthews presides over the effort with the new panel.
Executors acquire four acres at Wildwood on the old Renton line for a home established by Mrs. Caroline Gallagher Kline Galland's will. Pending estate funds, husband Honham G.land has advanced 11,600 dollars to purchase the site.
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