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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1908
Page
6
An old ad rates page lists price per line per day and per word for consecutive days. It includes agency contact details and locations such as Wallaré av, Mainere av, and University Bint with various rates and notices for classified advertising.
A crowded classifieds page lists help wanted notices for millwork, salesmen, and trained labor, plus rental and real estate offers. Entries mention American Bank, Hood Street, Seattle, residents seeking carpenters, stonemasons, dry cleaners, and general laborers, along with numerous property listings and terms.
A fragmented note discusses Tacoma rail and port growth versus Seattle, citing broader U S attention. It hints at real estate and infrastructure bets in Tacoma, Washington, with references to local development and potential national interest.
J. H. McLaughlin, chauffeur for A. J. Kerry of 421 Highland Drive, was badly burned on hands and face this morning while attempting to clean an automobile with gasoline as the engine ran. A spark from the engine ignited the gasoline, causing flames and minor damage to two other cars in the garage. Total damage estimated at 400 dollars.
Prominent Norwegians criticize Thomas Kolderup the Seattle consul for failing to value the Norwegian emblem on Independence Day. They may seek his recall and request a local consul be appointed. Independence Day events at Volunteer Park and Dreamland proceeded with Norwegian American volunteers and the Normauna band.
After the exercises at the park, about 100 people gathered for patriotic services at Dreamland rink. Mayor John Fr. Miller opened the event with a speech as Ole Hanedn’s arranged address could not be delivered due to phean.
The Victoria arrives at Eagle Harbor and proceeds to Quartermaster Harbor for repairs ahead of a June 1 northern voyage. Jeaniechartered to San Francisco carries rain and coal for Nome, while Rainier checks in Seattle to discharge then sails to Ellingham for San Francisco cargo. Yucatan to dry dock at Quartermaster before fueling at Nanaimo and Nome service. Hornelen reaches Tacoma from Portland for completion at Seattle. Mackinaw heads to dry dock for overhaul. Jefferson bound Skagway set to arrive. Dandee from Honolulu reaches Port Townsend to await orders for sound ports.
A city effort led by university and international partners advances a planned park near the exposition site. The campaign highlights community access and new facilities supported by local banks and real estate groups.
Property valued around half a million dollars was sold by the city treasurer to recover $22,077 in accrued interest and principal. The northwest corner of Third Ave and Madison, owned by Ferry Leary Land Co, was bought by Alonzo Hull for 16661.11. The same block saw two parcels sold to Hull and HW Parker for total 5415.79. Erickson Investment Co and Daniel Kelleher appear as owners in city records.
Patrolman Fd Hagen makes a second arrest in a week taking J J Crapo early Sunday morning near Sixth av and Main st. Crapo armed with a revolver and sinegehot claims the gun was found in the street and says he carried slingshot to ward off dogs. He was held pending past investigations.
Pupils celebrated the HMaxute peace conference with morning exercises at Washington High School. Genevieve Hurwits spoke Peace and the Schools, Lillian Noah spoke The Cost of War, Robert Heustes spoke The Effect of War on Civilization, Pauline Hitter spoke la Disarmament Practicable. Mrs Stern of New York sang and the high school orchestra played several selections.
The body of C. N. Johnson was found face down in his room at 2 Fourth Avenue North last night by Merc W V Gilday. Deputy Coroner Al Austin suspects a heart trouble caused the death. Johnson was six eight years old and had lived in Seattle eight years. No relatives are known.
Search efforts for 20 year old Jamen Dinning who drowned in the bay at the foot of Denny Way Saturday night yielded no body. His employers Hert and Frank Griffith and his father conducted a search yesterday afternoon but found nothing.
For four days Elliott Bay hosts the Atlantic fleet while the Canadian Pacific operates the Princess Victoria on two trips daily between Seattle and Victoria. The ship will sail from Seattle at 8 30 a m and return at 5 00 p m then depart for Victoria again at 6 00 p m. The schedule starts next Saturday and lasts four days.
Judge A W Frater signed three divorce decrees this morning ending three marriages. None of the unions left children. Mary Nelson obtained a separation from Julius Nelson, whom she wed at Vancouver B C.
The clipping references an obscure 1901 case involving feodore Schrothil and Matte Staphope with allegations about marriage, alimony, and financial conduct. It notes a hearing last Saturday where claims and refusals were discussed, but many details are unreadable in the fragment.
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