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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1907
Page
7
Telegrams report that nine men jailed on charges of conspiring to assassinate President Cabrera of Guatemala will not be executed and the case has gone to court for revision. Guatemala’s government and public show intense interest as officials await acquittal rulings.
The Washington creamery butter price rose 2 cents to 26 per unit as the prevailing price for this class of butter is seen for the next weeks. Eggs held steady with a large morning shipment on Western avenue. River’s stock sold quickly, with stock levels lagging. Various vegetables and fruits listed with prices. live stock and feedstuffs noted, along with dairy and grain products.
The contract for a new Inepec boat for the 1. S engineer element has been let to James J. Baghe Barter. The boat is to be completed imminently days and meet $7,404. It will be used mainly in the Gulf of Georgia for checking fish traps.
The forthcoming automobile races at the oe will be a affordable event with Cars & it Lies oral and Jackson sts. at regular intervals. Admission is very low, making the show accessible to a broad audience.
Everett council eyed a gambling question but dropped it after an informal conference. Reformers push for county action to enforce anti gambling, with hopes for a statewide stance. Manager Frank Neow’s remarks reflect Everett’s sports ambitions and league ties amid a shifting Northwest scene. A head on collision near Shykemmteh on the Great Northern injured three train crew members and delayed traffic. Jeane Helman, L. J. Wieming, and John Metleud were treated at Berett hospital.
Nennam May 28 A.M. M Itbert, a millionaire paper manufacturer, was found dead in bed yesterday.
May 192? news item notes Halph Williamson of Portland appointed assistant United States attorney for the Eastern district of Washington. He is tasked to act in junction proceedings to restrain unlawful tapping of water from Sunnyside canals and laterals in connection with the Bunnverde irrigation and Sunnyside drainage projects. The engineer in charge can call on him for enforcement actions.
Property owners petition to regrade PFufth avenue from Madives to Jackson was reviewed by the council committee with the eighth ward councilman added. The measure appears likely to be granted at the next council meeting when rescheduled for a vote.
The Christian Endeavor Committee sends copies of the bulletin announcing the upcoming convention in Seattle in July. Rector Carl M. Meeves prepared an invitation to all Christian Endeavorers to attend the gathering.
The Olympia office lists multiple new corporation filings and charter actions including Cudahy Packing Company in Hillnets with capital stock, annexation of territory to Wenatchee, and a May 6 100 special election. New applicants include The Christian Church of Onriet Asotin The Church of God Pellda Clarke county Fraternal Order of Magtes and several named individuals and firms investing up to 55 000 dollars in Acme Timber Company Heattle.
The council passed a bill setting licensing requirements for engineers. It requires three years of experience or one year apprenticeship at a boiler works, or graduation from a school teaching steam boiler technology, before gaining charge of a boiler.
A saloon keeper offered $1,000 and obtained a license from Greater Reatile to keep his business at the alley stand. Seven riverfront saloons are prepared to stay open as the council approves a district split creating District No. in the saloon ordinances.
Beattie bankers announce a Memorial Day trip aboard the palatial steamer Indianapolis departing Pier 1 at 20 m and arriving Victoria at 1 ovieek. Return voyage will depart Victoria the same day for the return journey.
The council planned fifteen cave items for action, most renewals, and granted seventeen Keenedd. This represents 11060.
Elingham May 68 A Cate a Civil War veteran and resident of ene Bap Orcas taland dropped dead in church during memorial services. He was a captain in the North Bellingham fire department. The elder Cade was 63 years old and recently came to the coast from Michigan.
Tomorrow Thursday marks the kickoff of summer trips with special sales on ready to wear items. Percale shirts and lawn suits are offered at reduced prices as part of a holiday shopping event featuring dainty dresses and washable cotton skirts in various colors and styles.
A large assortment of washable skirts priced from $1.75 to $2.50 with dark and medium colors. Each piece described as well made and easy to wash, offering splendid values at $2.50.
Raymond Flasking Gilet, aged years, died at 4 o clock last evening at his parents home Mr and Mrs J M Haskine from hemorrhage of the brain. He had been ill only a few hours. Doctors Merritt and Taylor relieved his suffering. The family came from Cadett Wisconsin a year ago where his father ran a large lumber business. He belonged to Columbus Lodge No 1 I O O F Cadett Wisconsin, and the remains will be interred there.
The House of Highest Quality at 62 Second Avenue Burke Building announces a special clearance sale of slightly used pianos and Pianolas. Featured are uprights at 116 dollars, diverse models refurbished for travel or home use, with benched Pianolas offered including benches and 25 pieces. Buy now or ship to summer homes with easy terms and modest payments.
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