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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1907
Page
3
The body of an unidentified man was discovered last night in a lavatory at the Donnelly hotel in Tacoma. Death appears to be by self-inflicted wounds. No papers were found on the body.
The G H Woodhouse Co at 112 University Avenue offers guaranteed furnace heat for $65. This sanitary, efficient heating option targets home comfort with a fixed price and professional installation.
The brief item notes Japan and Russian actions near North America with raids and naval activity. A fire at the Hotel Gard e in New Haven is reported with a fatality. H V Kline dies after an alleged theft attempt in Galataea. Losses include photographs and data from Canada Alaska border work due to a canoe overturn. Los Angeles considers an ordinance for prize fights. Alaska mineral production leads U S territories. Montana land disputes involve the Miners Federation and A F of L. Fire damages Langdon Lime near Hast Sound. two workers killed and several injured.
The Northwestern Steamship company announces Orr stages on the Valdes Fairbanke overland trail will operate late next week and the Saratoga will carry over 20 passengers for the first winter trail trip to Fairbanks. Orr operates an advanced service and expects the winter season to double business this year due to more stock for relays along the trail.
Comment surrounds Hill and Morgan gaining control of the Pacific Coast company, with Harriman ousted from leadership. The piece touches on financial advice removal from New York and notes caution on insurance money in the state.
A report notes Haran's continuing outflow of holdings, affecting steamship companies and several southern railways, with stock prices slipping as investors adjust to the changing portfolio.
No protests were entered by property owners at the hearing last night as the city council ordered the salt water main project. The ordinance covers laying the main and installing a pumping plant with a total cost of 440000 dollars.
The council finally passed the streetcar franchise on 24rday from Mant Jefferson street to the state university in Beattie Electric county. The franchise includes standard clauses on limitation and royalty, and a $1000 check accompanied the id. Local notes warn dust may not spread deadly disease but can irritate eyes and cause temporary watering.
Councilman Hines, lost in the South Park district, ended up arresting a lantern thief and bringing a makeshift city light and his tale of Seattle Electric company machinations to a council meeting. He claimed the firm deprived South Park of arc lights since annexation, leaving residents in fog and darkness.
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