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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1907

Page

10

Whisky Ring Fails to Get Clancy License in City Council Battle

A fragmented debate over extending limits to grant Frank Clancy a liquor license ends in a decisive council vote against the extension. Bowen and allies push to re refer the issue amid accusations of law violations while Mayor Moore defends a policy against new saloon licenses except in hotels. The clash highlights divisions in the First ward and across the Fourth and Pine area.

Wight Frank Clancy Zdinden Forte Revelle Bowen Clancy Reto Hurd Gill Reveille Morrison Conway Pourth Pine Pine’ Bowen Moore First Ward Crichton Kelso Mullen Murphy

Peary Day Set as Oregon Pupils Start Fund Drive

Portland Oregon May 21 Commander Robert E Peary Telegram directs Oregon school children to raise sixty thousand dollars for a new North Pole expedition. May 22 designated Peary Day with each pupil contributing a small amount. Expected Oregon total five thousand dollars.

Portland Ore Robert &. Peary Oregon Horth Pole

Montara Arrives for Repairs as Revenue Cutter Fleet Expands

The steamer Montara of Seattle docks in Victoria for repairs. The revenue cutter Perry passes en route to Bering Sea and reports that more cutters will be ordered north this season, including the Perry, Rush, Thetis and Manning.

Victoria B. C Montara Seattle United States Revenue Perry Bering *Oa Rush Thetis Manning

Dressy Gown for Afternoons

A stylish gown crafted for dressy occasions features a black and white foundation with a striped base, mandarin sleeves and lace frills. The white accordion pleated bodice contrasts with embroidered bands, and a chip hat with bold tropical color accents completes the look.

Tacoma hosts twenty fourth annual Knights of Pythias convention

State convention of the Knights of Pythias gathers in Tacoma for the 24th annual grand lodge meeting in Washington. About 2 000 knights attend the dedication of the new temple home of Commencement lodge No 7 with a parade, drills and speeches. Officials include grand chancellor H D Cooley and others from across the state.

Tacoma Grand Lodge of the Domain of Washington Knights of Pythias New Temple Commencement Lodge No. 7 K. of P Grand Lodge H. D. Cooley Everett Orno Strong H. F. Granger Seattle R. G. Parks Alia Walla Ben Haverkamp C. F. Dulin North Yakima R. G. Thatcher Pullman Eugene Foster Sedro-Woolley M. G. Martindale Spokane F. F. Handachy Bellingham Supreme Representatives

Olympic Market job ad for delivery boy

A listing from Olympic Market at 118 Pike seeks a delivery boy. The ad requests applicants with reliable transportation and provides contact details for applying.

Olympic Market Pike

Woman Ordained Minister Enjoys Pulpit Life

Loganport Indiana May 21 The Rev Lole F Prior one of the world’s few women ordained ministers continues to preach marry and conduct funerals for her congregation after a missionary voyage around the world. She spent much time in Australia and New Zealand and says women can move a congregation as well as men. Her return to the Antipodes is anticipated and she had an audience with the Pope in Rome.

Seattle Logansport Ind Lole F Piret Spirituallst Wash New Zealand Australia India Egypt Italy England Wales Bootland France Rome Prior

Francke Appeals License Through San Francisco Inspectors

Capt Turner says Francke may obtain a license only by appealing to San Francisco inspectors. He is a capable navigator but evidence suggests neglect aboard the Dakota Bee. He failed to pass the Minnesota board yet may not receive a license without an appeal to authorities.

Francke San Francisco Capt. Turner Board of Inspectors

Woman escapes and is recaptured after long Seattle chase

Mrs Mre 8 M Drummitt eludes police by breaking a window at 3 AM in North Seattle. Humane Officer Vaupei captures her. She is deemed sane after psychiatric review, but Seattle General Hospital refuses admission. Mrs Martin notices her at Cherry Street home until 2 AM before Drummitt escapes again.

Drummitt Vaupei Seattle Seattle General Hospital Mra Mra. Martin Cherry Street Mra. Drummitt

Experts At Sea In Riplinger Accounting Stalemate

Experts auditing the books of former city comptroller John Riplinger remain without light as they work to explain a $23,000 discrepancy between the city engineer's accounts and Riplinger's records. The stalled review continues from Saturday with no clarification of the missing funds.

John Riplinger Riplinger

Front Page Briefs: Steamers Arrive. Officials Elected

The steamer Watson arrived from Frisco with passengers and freight. Fred H. Parsons was elected secretary of the Puget Sound Masters and Pilots' Association to succeed Capt. F. A. Hoyte who becomes state Inspector of hulls on June 3. The Alaska Coast company seeks disincorporation in court. The steamer Corwin, first to Nome, reached Seward yesterday. The Huntieh steamer Balmoral collided with the schooner Kona.

Watson Frisco Fred H. Parsons Puget Sound

Railroad President Barlng Tours Milwaukee Line Construction

A. J. Barling, president of the Chicago Milwaukee and Saint Paul, tours the westward railroad construction. He travels in a large automobile touring car with an assistant to inspect the new Milwaukee line near North Yakima and along the roadbed west of the Missouri River.

A. J. Barling Chicago, Milwaukee and &St. Paul Railroad Milwaukee Yakima Barling

Two Great and Phenomenal Men in Town

A disguised advertisement claims The Great Walton and Phenomenal LaFayette arrive in Seattle from Portland and set up a 2000 seat tent at the Washington hotel annex with vaudeville acts and a lecture on bloodless cures. Local doctors doubt the claims while a brass band greets LaFayette at the station.

Walton Morning Times Star LaFayette Portland Selentista Seattle Loreng United States Menal State Board of Medical Examiners Washington Hotel

Hamilton Studio Offers High Grade Photography

Hamilton Studio advertises high grade photography at reasonable prices in Colman ride. The message warns no coupons or other frauds.

Hamilton Studio Colman Ride

Spokane Chamber to Be Invited to Beattie Outing

At the weekly Chamber of Commerce meeting an invitation will be extended to the Spokane Chamber of Commerce for its members to spend their annual outing in Beattie. The move aims to improve relations after past rat agitation and to discuss the advertising committee's plan to promote Spokane to New England capitalists and manufacturers.

Chamber of Commerce Spokane Chamber of Commerce Beattie Advertising Committee New England

Adjutant General Announces Drill and Score Trophies

The adjutant-general's office reveals trophies for efficiency. A silver trophy goes to the company with the highest drill discipline and target work score, and the governor presents another trophy to the company with the top overall score.

Adjutant-General’s Office Cometcy

Fire Insurance Promise Amid Seattle Debate

A Seattle policy message promises absolute protection for policy holders from the Washington Fire Insurance Company. The statement echoes reactions to San Francisco’s fires and asserts full coverage in disaster scenarios.

Seattle San Francisco Washington Fire Insurance Company Ose

Prize Awards and Competition Rules Mentioned

The text outlines prizes for a target season including a gold medal for the high scorer in two skirmish runs and a silver medal for the next highest. A standing trophy is awarded to the company with the highest yearly figure of merit and a cash prize to the runner up.

Attachment Suit Aims to Seize Office Furniture

In Judge Carroll's court W. J. Martin and J. A. Tomey of Martin & Tomey sue Lionel Heath to attach his office furniture for $62 owed in rent at 608 Third Ave. The case highlights Heath's recent involvement in Seattle business troubles.

Power Company Plans New Tank on Railroad and Pike

The Seattle Tacoma Power Company filed plans for a new oil tank at Railroad and Pike streets costing about $5,000.

Seattle Tacoma Power Company Ayreen Union Pike Sts

Protect Your Health Defective Plumbing Hazards

Defective plumbing creates sewer gas risking typhoid and malaria. G. H. Browning Plumbing Co. offers new fixtures and repairs old ones at 221 Pine Street with two contact phones.

G. H. Brown Plumbing Co

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