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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1907

Page

3

Deputy Clerk Testimony Ties Lawyer to $100 Bribe Case

Fred D Cleaves deputy county clerk admitted receiving $100 from George P Roseman to secure a client in a damage suit. Cleaves claimed no use of his position, while prosecutor Higgins called the act improper. The Roseman case resumes Monday.

Fred D Judee Tallman George P. Roseman Roeamand Roseman Rossman Cleaves Higgins Bar Association Higgine

Club Aims to Make Men More Polite in Bus Seating

FP A McGregor of 1913 Fifth or West leads a plan to form a club encouraging men to give up seats to women on street cars. He already has many pledges and says the group will advance common politeness, noting Seattle men often fail to stand aside for women.

A. McGregor Fifth Or West McGregor United States Navy Seattle

Early Life of Mary Perry Sparked Lake Superior Pewabic Pottery

Child prodigy Mary Chase Perry began shaping clay on the shores of Lake Superior, forming a clay body that evolved into the pewter ware famous as Pewabic. Her initials and copper color inspired the studio name, as green, ivory, brown, gray-blue, robin’s egg and mulberry glazes followed, shaping a lasting pottery tradition.

Star Mary Chase Perry Lake Superior Gend Bae Miniath Miss Perry

Revenue Cutter Fleet Sails North to Alaska Patrol

May 20 dispatch reports Cutter Rush sailed the Bight for Alaska via Union Bay to support supplies. It marks the first northbound patrol steamers of the season with M. Munger in command awaiting orders tonight. Followed by SOM McCulloch from San and then Bear and Bear named vessels. new commander takes post at Puget Sound district.

Rush Bight Alaska Union B.C M. Munger Fiee Som McCulloch San Bear Ming Weasel Ynolutt Areata Puget Apt Muneer

Cornerstone Laid for Holy Names Academy in City

Bishop EK J O Dea laid the cornerstone of the Academy of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary on Sunday, with Governor Mead and Mayor Moore delivering praise. A 2000 plus crowd attended a special musical program and heard the sisters’ history and work praised.

Academy of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary EK. J. O'Dea Mead Moore

Trachoma Epidemic Clears Near Quilcene

In Port Townsend on May 20 the local outbreak of trachoma near Quilcene has fallen to four cases. Three weeks earlier the county saw about 100 defined illnesses among residents and school children, prompting temporary school closures.

Port Townsend Quilcene

Everett Seaport Lease Debate Heats Up Tonight

In Everett on May 20 a lease vote faces final consideration as backers and opponents advocate. Business leaders oppose citing policy risk and favoring a public wharf with free access funded by supporters, who promise $10,000 to finance construction if city labor is provided.

Star Everett Seattle Cith Mocquito

Kent News Items Include Births Moves and New Band

A son was born to Mr and Mrs Paul Quam on Saturday. Lysander Smith and family moved into a new house on Piret street. I C O F lodge members formed a brass band of twelve. Independent Telephone Co opened a telephone exchange in Martins hardware store. Fred Smith and family of Kennydale visit his father.

Star Special Servics Kent Paul Quam Saturay Lysander Smith Piret St I. C. O. F. Lodge Independent Telephone Co Martin Fred Smith Kennydale

Port Townsend School District Playground Vote Outcome

May 20 special election in Port Townsend weighed residents’ desire for a playground for Lincoln school pupils. Voters were unanimous for acquiring four lots in block 30 Webster's addition adjoining the schoolhouse. Nathan D. Milsner, prominent Eagle and Aerie No. 182 member, elected grand trustee at Vancouver convention.

Star Port Townsend Lincoln Webster Nathan DD. Milsner Eagle Port Townsend Aerie No. 182 Vancouver Wash

A Useful Gown for Traveling and Summer Wear

A gown described for travel and summer use features a pale ecru shade with a blue dotted underwaist and fine veiled face trim. The yoke is high collarless and cuffs show delicate detailing, with pale black and red accents noted. The skirt is lined with taffeta and has wide tucks along the armholes, a high tab front, and a repeating back motif.

Postal Cards for Christian Endeavor Convention

One hundred thousand illustrated postal cards promoting the Christian Endeavor convention have arrived for national distribution. The convention chorus now numbers about a thousand, with rehearsals every Monday at Plymouth Congregational Church. Tomorrow the children's chorus directed by Miss Lucy Cole will rehearse at the same church with over fourteen hundred children expected.

Christian Endeavor United States Plymouth Lucy Cole Plymouth Congregational Church

Hod Carrier Better Paid Than Minister

A Scripps telegraph item reports in Columbus Ohio that a New York hod carrier earns 900 to 1000 dollars yearly while a Presbyterian minister makes 400 to 500 dollars. Rev A J Karr notes the need for 4000 dollars more for an emergency relief fund.

Scripps Telegraph Service Columbus Ohio New York A. J. Karr Presbyterian General

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