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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1907
Page
2
The Broadway High School graduation is set for Thursday June 20 in the Opera House. About 280 students will graduate in the class of 1807, the largest to date, with four reserved seats per student and unreserved gallery seating. Flowers must be thrown at the stage door and the school will not be responsible for items brought to the stage door.
The markets report a strawberry shortage on Western avenue with a price up to 2.25 per crate. A heavy crop is expected east of the Cascades, including Walla Walla. Bananas and potatoes arrived today while prices hold steady despite some transport delays.
A carload of grapefruit and oranges arrived yesterday while rice and raisins remain inexpensive. Commission men expect Saturday’s market to clear stockhouses as demand rises. Staples such as tomatoes, artichokes, and home grown lettuce appear steady, with prices varying mildly. A local dealer at 1418 Third Ave advertises eight new tables and a 5410 pool table, describing the venue as a place for gentlemen.
A meeting of the American Institute of Bleedings Mexineers of Seattle will be held Saturday evening in the Lowman building.
General James Grant Wilson, editor author lecturer and soldier, wed Mary H Nicholson widow of Admiral Nicholson at her home in New York today. The ceremony united two notable figures from military and literary circles. Seventeen Chinese crew members from the Hyades are ordered home by immigration officials and the ship will move to the Nome run under Behu bach and Hamilton.
Advertisement notes a large stack of union made goods priced at $15.90, located at W. B. Hutchinson Co on the corner of Second and Union.
Work continues at the race track and grounds in anticipation of the June big meet. Puget Bound Electric plans suggest a larger dual news with additional spurs and sidings being built to store extra cars.
New York May 1 1 Alonee Mewitt chief electrician for the Albany and Hudson Railroad company was found murdered in a Keavelar home by an unknown assailant. Police suspect a relative and search for the man continues. They believe a family feud sparked the crime.
A fragmented note complains that tea is weak and poor, and that boot oiling is disliked, reflecting a general sense of dissatisfaction with everyday goods and service. The brief mentions return of a rover and payment issues in unclear context.
Advertises a wide range of undergarments and accessories for men and women with "Bee Hive" specials for Saturday. Includes prices on underwear, veets, drawers, stockings, hats, lace, camisoles, and grooming items, noting limited quantities and a big shipment arrival.
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