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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1907

Page

7

GAMES OF CHANCE TO BE TABOOED IN EVERETT

A May petition from the Ministerial Association's supporters asks the prosecuting attorney to act against local gambling operators. Eleven former officials paid city license fees after warrants were issued for neglecting licenses. A Beattie pursuit, a wharf lease delay, and a $20 000 construction plan for a new wharf involve American Tugboat Co H O Belfert Co and Island Navigation Co. Legal action looms as other residents pursue court orders over ticket provisions.

Everett Citheons Ft Sald Ministerial Association Wation Oer American Tugboat Co H. O. Belffert Co The Island Navigation Co Joseph Coleman Northern Pacific Et Paul

Woman Embalmers Seen As Noble Last Duties

In St Louis on May 12 Mrs. Frank M Grant argues women suit embalming work. A New York trained embalmers advocate says gentleness and sympathy suit the profession, aiding mourners and preserving dignity in death.

Bentile ST. Louis Mra Frank M. T New York Childres

Brown Thrasher Featured As Indigenous Songbird

An excerpt extols the brown thrasher as a superior musician to the mockingbird with a wide, yet fence-limited, song range. It notes the male’s April to May singing period, followed by silence while he cares for fledglings and feeds a young thrasher saved from a household cat until it can be released.

Tate & «Age Elf

Japanese theater adopts revolving stage for modern effect

The Tellico theater installs a European style revolving stage to swiftly change scenes. Unlike big European houses powered by machinery, it relies on stagehands, but the effect remains cutting edge and seems electrifying to audiences.

Japan Tellico Europe

How Cocoanuts Are Harvested and Processed Today

Cocoanuts are largely imported from the West Indies Central America and Caribbean islands. Trees yield 100 to 160 nuts yearly with husks protecting them before picking. Nuts are shipped to the United States bagged with selects culls and sprouted nuts sorted. In factories nuts are steamed shelled peeled washed quartered shredded sterilized dried and finally packed for use in puddings cakes and candy. Prices range from 8 to 1 cents depending on size and season.

West Indies Central America Caribbean United States

Snakes Haunt Seattle Hotel Maids Alarm Guests

Chambermaids at the Mt. Chertes hotel in Seattle discover four large rattlesnakes in a guest closet along with other specimens. A hunting party killed the snakes and the incident prompted a hotel sign advising guests to seek accommodations elsewhere for safety. The report notes nearby establishments offering new pool tables and a warning about snake charmers and serpents in town.

Seattle Servier Ban Branardo Cal Mt. Chertes

Seattlelectric Seeks Injunction Against Contractor

The Seattlelectric Company obtained a temporary injunction to stop H. P. Dahistrom, a Ballard contractor, from obstructing its tracks on Ballard Avenue where Dahistrom was doing some errand work.

Seattlelectric Company H. P Dahistrom Ballard Bellard Dehistrom

Undoing Nature's Furious Fracas from Buffalo to Lake Erie

In Buffalo a Canadian wrecking crew led by Capt. Jobo Dengnelly works to salvage two giant ships stranded on a Lake Erie sandbar after a February gale. The H W Smith and the Wm Nottingham rest high and dry near shore as crews maneuver to bring them back to deep water amid hazardous conditions.

Seattle Star Buprala N. Y Buffalo Lake Erie H.W Smith Wm. Nottingham Jobo Dengnelly Donnelly’s Plante T

Court officials to oversee juvenile cases in city

Dr. Fanny Leake Cummings becomes salaried official of the King County Humane Society and will supervise every arrested juvenile. She will attend all sessions of the juvenile court. A committee including Fred Harges and several ladies was formed to assist Dr Cumming. Buy hats at 1331 2nd Ave. Co.

Fanny Leake Cummings King County Humane Society Fred Harges Mra. J. J Stuff Dr. Goramend M. A

Woman’s Day Aides Fight for Rights in Society

A fragmented item notes a woman’s plea for equality and participation in society. It mentions age and work context but lacks clear names or dates, implying ongoing advocacy without concrete events.

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