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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1907
Page
3
An article notes a May anniversary and a Norwegian group pledging to raise $1,000, with activity tied to political tensions and monetary donations. It describes a rough incident and disputes between factions as they prepare for a fundraising push on the date.
Vice President Shorrock and Superintendent Cooper led a delegation including Behoo Architect Stephens and Master Mechanic Gordon to the Mercer Industrial School. They urged the school board to approve an appropriation to enlarge the building, from 40 pupils to over 80.
Seals are seen heading south from the Bertngeen and Magellan routes, with sealers and mariners noting a growing scarcity in the north and a matching species appearing in southern waters. Authorities believe the animals are forsaking northern ports for southern habitats.
Theodore H. Tilton, long time journalist, is dying in Parig after double pneumonia and heart trouble. The 72 year old, known for his sensational opposing Heinecher affair years ago, faces death in the final days. Kiel, the shoemaker, at 217 James Street, reports the condition.
After four days of continuous search the bodies of Edith Vogt Joneae Goshorn and Glen Anl were recovered three hours after locating Miss Vogt. The three students were found at a spot where the water is cold and elevations keep it well preserved. Mina Vogt's body was taken to her parents home and the others to Bonnay-Wateron morgue with plans for funeral to be announced.
The note calls for improved mall clerks in Canada to match U S standard of service in handling shoppers from the Dominion, emphasizing cross border retail courtesy.
The body of T. Dunning, a well known attorney and former Tacoma resident, was found in the ocean near Port Los Angeles yesterday afternoon. He had tied around his feet and apparently jumped overboard. Nervous prostration was the cause of the deed.
W F Baugasser chief clerk at large in the postal service arrived in Beattie and stated that Canada still uses United States mail service on its way to Alaska where his duties are centered. The report notes tensions in transborder mail operations and confirms ongoing postal arrangements.
Judge M Manford of the United States circuit court left for New York to attend a meeting of the New York Met association in honor of Chief Tuation Wallace where he will deliver an address on the occasion before Judge Hanpford retires.
The note complains that tea is generally bad and inconsistent with no clear improvement in sight. The speaker mentions doubt about getting it right and uses fragmented phrases to express dissatisfaction.
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