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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1907

Page

3

Woman Rejects 1000 Dollar Weekly Salary

An article profiles Bee Summers known as the queen of California business who rejected a 1000 per week salary. She describes her vast investments in Southern California and asserts women have equal rights to pursue business, stating opportunities today rival past eras. She runs a large operation with multiple desk phones and daily tasks guiding workers.

Angeles Cal California Aald Bee Summers Roy Lee Wouthers Cali Zoa

Brown in Street Costume Described in Fragment

Readable fragments describe a brown and cream street costume with a high corselet skirt and goatee motif. The text references a ta vole and new fashion notes but lacks complete details.

I Brown

New Organization Forms To Preserve Alaska Traditions

A newly formed group aims to protect local customs and historic practices in Alaska. Founders emphasize community involvement and sustained preservation efforts across regions.

Alaska Just Durpone

Gold fever groups grow from Nome to Feirbaske

A coastal movement began in Nome during the first gold rush and now claims about 100 members. Another organization is located at Feirbaske, expanding its reach beyond the initial settlement.

Nome Feirbaske

Believes boat broke in two near Middleton Island

A letter from U S Marshal J r. reports Captain Billy Johnson of the Pacific found the upper house of the Discovery wreck ashore at Middleton Island after its disappearance. Tom Smith from Middleton claims the vessel boiler rests on a rock about 15 miles northeast, suggesting the boat broke apart on a rock seven miles from its charted position.

Discovery Alaska United States Marshal Jr. of Vaides Billy Johnson Pacific Middieton Island Tom Smith Middieton Bea Middleton Smith

Foundrymen Associations Unite to End Iron Moulder Strike

A joint statement from the J. Coast Foundrymen's Association and the National Foundrymen's Association announces a coordinated effort to break the ongoing strike by iron moulders on the North Pacific coast. The groups pledge cooperation to organize and tar labor to end the stoppage.

J. Coast Foundrymen's National Foundrymen's Association North Pacific Coast

Mayor Delays Annexation Ordinance Signing

Mayor Moore may refrain from signing the Pallard annexation ordinance until Ballard city treasurer’s books are balanced and ready for transfer. Officials anticipate completion of the book export by tomorrow.

Moore Pallard Ballard

Recall of Japanese Consul Chibama Shibama Overseas

C Shibama former chancellor of the Japanese consulate in this city is recalled by the imperial government. He will be appointed to a government position at home.

C. Shibama

Tracks Raised Near Bay View Brewery in Beattie

The Seattle Electric Company completed raising the car tracks at Bay View near the brewery in South Beattie to the level of the arrest so property owners could erect several buildings.

Seattle Electric Company Bay View Brewery South Beattie

Three Defendants Enter Not Guilty Pleas in Steamer Theft Case

Jamon Cathou Richard Willowden and Julius Johanson appeared before Judge Hanford on Tuesday and pleaded not guilty to charges of stealing ten boxes of cargo and 1100 pounds of rope from the U S steamer Petterson Cathou also denies a second indictment for concealing stolen property.

Jamon Cathou Richard Willowden Julius Johanson Hanford United Sates Petterson White Cathou

Lands Return Ordered in Lake Washington Property Case

Judge Albertson orders D A Lee to transfer back to American Investment and Improvement Co property on Lake Washington east of the University. The land valued around $200000 with $35000 in encumbrances, after finding no payment for the deed to Lee and D C Youngs. H Jordan appointed permanent receiver of the company.

D. A. Lee American Investment and Improvement Co Albertson Lake Washington Perth University D. C. Youngs H. & Jordan

Lottery arrest targets Chin family in city raid

Patrolman Proewn and Merpeltack jailed a lottery owner described as a Chin family member after a raid at 10 Weebington. The arrest aimed to disrupt illegal lottery activity in the port area led by Chief Wein. The detainee Gam was released after processing.

Chin Fam Proewn Merpeltack Weebington Gam Wein

Defaulter Tax Evasion Sparks Public Duty Debate

The piece argues that evading personal property taxes undermines government, citing California Wisconsin and New York City data. It cites Governor Folk's proposal to abolish personal property taxes and urges public sentiment to treat tax defaulters as criminals, emphasizing the citizen's duty to tax fairness and accountability.

California Wisconsin Massachusetts Missouri Louisiana New York City Folk

Public sentiment may curb property enforcement

The article argues that if property enforcement cannot be supported by public sentiment it should be abolished to remove incentives for perjury and lessen the taxpayer burden of crime.

Postal clerk sentenced to one year hard labor

Federal court Judge Hanford sentenced postal clerk F. C. after he pleaded guilty to taking money from mail. He received one year at hard labor in the penitentiary and a fine of $190. The sentence followed his guilty plea late yesterday afternoon.

F. C Wna Hanford Federal Court

Judges Deny Leniency in Nolce Case Plea

Judge Ford rejects Judge Thomas Burke plea for suspended sentence until Nolce case can be sent to President Roosevelt for consideration. The decision limits delay as the case awaits higher review.

Notce Judgeford Thomas Burke Nolce Roosevelt

High Water Pours Through Portland Area

May 22 report notes ongoing high water in Portland as Willamette River swells violently, threatening residents and property with rising flood levels in multiple locations.

Star Portland Willamette

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The fragment mentions an event referencing HRP Baly at nine and a location Ohare with uncertain details. No clear persons or organizations are verifiable, making a precise summary challenging from the unreadable text.

Paacry Baly Ohare Lee 'Eee Niewiad

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