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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1907

Page

4

Stanford Crew Prepares For June Lake Race

Stanford University rowers under veteran coach B Murphy begin training on the lake ahead of a June race. The squad includes F Zimmer man captain A N Cole J Pu tt A RB Bhhutts Conant Wendries J C Huston H P Patrick Coxvewatn and W Turner with expected strong form after days of practice.

Stanford B. Murphy University of Crew Conant Murphy F. Zimmerman A. N. Cole J. Putt Bhhutts HK. Conant, Solids, Wendries, L. RB. J. C. Huston H. P. Patrick Coxvewatn W. Turner

Senator Carter Visits Seattle on Montana Business Trip

United States Senator Thomas H Carter from Montana tours Seattle during a business trip arriving from Helena. He takes time to review city sites and ongoing improvements and developments.

United States Thomas H Carter Montana Seattle Helena

Federal Court Denies New Trial in Food Fraud Case

Judge Hanford denied the motion of D H Smith of Tacoma for a new trial. Smith, a prominent merchant, was convicted of buying government foods from a supplier. Sentence will be passed next Monday.

Hanford Federal Court D H. Smith Tacoma Smith

Moorish King Muley Abdul Asif Compared to Britishman

A Seattle State Enclave service illustration shows Muley Abdul Asif, sultan of Morocco, with height and build contrasted against a six foot British man. The image highlights the ruler’s regal bearing and naval attire in a period-piece feature.

Seattle Muley Abdul Asif Morocco

Visit of Pagneh Official with Pea Highlighted

A photo captures Pagneh officiale during a recent visit to Pea, showcasing the event and its formal ambiance.

Teher Pagneh Te Pea

High School Annual Sealth Tickets Selling Fast

Of the 1900 Sealth annual tickets placed on sale last Wednesday at noon, 1200 have already been sold. Students in all departments contribute to the yearbook with editorial duties by Charles Milllee and Margaret Cory and business management by Walter Broll. Distribution is planned for mid June.

Sealth Charles Milllee Margaret Cory Walter Broll Bsealth

Nome Fleet Grows With Eighteen Steamers

The Nome season will feature eighteen large steamers with capacity of 45 000 tons. This is about one third larger than last season reflecting Alaska's development and the expansion is seen as warranted by growth and the meeting’s carrying powers taxed.

Alaska

Local Retail Clerks Plan May 28 Entertainment Ball

The Retail Clerks union schedules an entertainment and ball for Tuesday evening May 28 at the Labor temple with over 1000 tickets sold.

Retail Clerks’ Union Labor Temple

Ber Marche Announces Spring Overcoats at $15 to $25

A local note hints that Ber Marche unveils spring menswear with overcoats priced from 15 to 25 dollars. The copy praises all wool fabrics and tailor work, noting style and cut as defining features of the line.

Pretty Wash Frocks Bring Wide Variety to Market

Advertised girl’s dresses in gingham and percale offer plain and plaid patterns for ages 4 to 14. Featured styles include Buster Brown dresses in chambray, sailor suits in black and white, and Gator roles with embroidered shields, priced from 1.25 to 2.98.

Shepherd Check

Washable Hats for Children in Seattle Line

Largest line of washable children's headwear in Seattle offers hats in white duck linen crash and pique with many styles. Prices range from 20¢ to 85.00 with items such as pique wash hats with button on crown and scalloped edges. Various lace and embroidery details enhance the collection as washable tea sets and accessories are mentioned in the ad.

Seattle

Dress Linens for Summer Frocks

Summer linen stock showcased with Irish linen sheeting cambrics and hemstitched dress linens. Availability includes white and colored fabrics, including Irish handkerchief linen and costume linen in various widths and weights. Clients encouraged to compare prices and quality to confirm value.

Holland

First motor hearse approved by police for speedy funerals

In Healn on May 11 a first motor hearse has appeared and earned police approval under strict vehicle regulations. It is already in service and popular with mourners seeking rapid funerals. The vehicle emits a horn to warn pedestrians as it travels with its hearse decapoté.

Healin

Assault on Mrs Ida Foran Near Fourteenth Avenue Corner

Returning from the theater Mrs Ida Foran of 2011 Sixteenth Ave was assaulted by a ruffian near the corner of Fourteenth Ave and Hitt Ave at 1 o'clock last night. Alarmed by her screams the assailant attempted to spatch her purse and fled.

Ida Foran Sixteenth Av Fourteenth Av Mra Foran

Bridge Permit Applications in Washington Notice

War department announces that railroad street railway and city applications for permanent bridges over the government canal in the northern city will be received. All old structures must be removed by July 1 1908 and new joint city streetcar bridges will be built at Latona and Fremont.

War Department Washington Government Canal Latona Fremont

Governor's Steamer Promise Spurs Rail Speed Rivalry

The President’s rapid speed hints that the upcoming ship, to be launched soon, could rival railroad times between Seattle and San Francisco. Pacific Coast company projects faster schedules if the governor’s steamer equals or exceeds the President’s pace.

Pacific Coast Company Seattle Frisco

Frederick M. Paderford Named Wharty Commissioner

Frederick M. Paderford, a professor at the state university, was last sight confirmed by the council as Wharty commissioner. He was appointed by Mayor Moore some time ago, but the council had not acted on the appointment yet.

Frederick M. Paderford The State University Moore

Pioneer Piano House offers cash terms and big dealer discounts

The Pioneer Piano House markets scale advantages to consumers and small dealers, promising lower prices through bulk buying and cash terms. It claims its buying power lets it place pianos in homes at equal or lower costs, with aggressive discounts to beat smaller retailers. It cites brands like Chickering Kimball Hobart Cable and Pianola lines and invites readers to visit 903 Second Avenue Burke Building.

Emalier Johnston Emallota Pioneer Piano House Chickering Kimball Hobart M. Cable Schumann D. & Johnston Co Second Avenue Burke Building

Minister Dies After Years of Decline in Mount Vernon

Rev. Fernando C. Kidret died at his home Saturday evening after several years of gradual decline. Funeral is set for Wednesday at 10 am from the Episcopal church with Bishop F. W. Keator officiating. Grand Army ritual will be read after the service. District notes show city council docket items from Union Pacific petitions postponed to the 12th.

Mount Vernon Fernando CC Kidret Hile Epiecopal F. W. Keator Tacoma Union Pacific

Newberry and Rose Ship Antimony to Swansea for Assay

PW Newberry and C Rose, owners of several claims in the Okanogan country, arrived in the city with a shipment of antimony. They plan to have it assayed locally before shipping to Swansea Wales for treatment.

PW Newberry C Rose Okanogan Swansea Wales

Dr J Judah Named Surgeon Assistant for Railroad Contractors

Dr J Judah is named by Dr J C Moore of a city as surgeon for the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul railroad contractors in Washington. He will be Moore’s assistant and arrives from Indianapolis in a few days. He is a brother of W B Judah of 601 Columbia Ave in this city.

J. @ Judah J. C. Moore Chicago Milwaukee St. Paul Washington Dr. Moore Indianapolis W. B. Judah Columbia

Seattle drug clerks plan union formation meeting

The registered drug clerks in Seattle plan to organize with Central Labor Council guidance. A May 24 meeting aims to perfect the group as most of the eighty clerks sign on to join the union.

Seattle Central Labor Council

Frisco City Moves to Take Over Geary Street Railway

San Francisco May 21 The city plans municipal ownership of a small line The Geary Street railway will be taken over by the city council which will appropriate funds for the first step The road will be converted from cable to electric operation.

Frederick & Nelson Royal Wilton Bundhar Wilton Bigelow Axminster San Francis Geary Street Railway

Man Attempts Suicide Aboard Ship Amid Sailor Clash Troubles

Word from Guantanamo says Ensign Hrisbin of the Tacoma shot himself yesterday and is in serious condition. The officer was ashore with the callers during the recent sailors police clash that prompted an investigation. Meanwhile Mina Alice Lord, agent for the Waitresses' union, announced several sites for a proposed home for waitresses offering options from M. F. Jones of Ravenna and a resident near Auburn.

Scrious Telegraph Service Washington Guantanamo Eneign Hrisbin Tacoma Mina Alice Lord The Waitresses’ Union M. F. Jones Ravenna Auburn

Noice Arraigned in Taxing Money Mail Case

Friends of F W Seattle post office clerk Noice, accused of taxing money mailed, consider pursuing action they can secure. Noice pleaded arraigned before Judge Monday. The court sentence on Noice of the week remains unclear.

F. W. Seattle Noice

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