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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Nov 15, 1907

Page

5

Japan Seeks Friendly Ties As New consul Arrives

Tanaka arrives in Seattle aboard the Maru with his family to assume duties as consul. He expresses no real hostility toward the United States and says Japan plans to address emigration through its own approved methods. He warns against war talk and emphasizes ongoing friendship with the United States.

Galt Tanaka Setle Panake Japan America United States

Methodial Episcopal Board Opens Sessions in Portland

In Portland Oregon on November 15 the General Board of Home Missions and Church Extension begins its three business sessions to set annual appropriations and outline funding for mission work.

Portland Ore Episcopal General Board of Home Missions and Church Extension

Grote Rankin company to operate Seattle and Spokane houses

Mr Rankin has severed connections with both Seattle and Spokane houses of this venture. The business, very large in both cities, will continue under the name of the Grote Rankin company. Rankin, who moved to this city from Spokane when the enterprise started in Seattle, plans to make Spokane his home again after the first of the year.

Terest Rankin Seattle Spokane Cacera Grote Rankin Company Thinetty

Charter revision commission amends to require civil engineers

The charter revision commission met last night and struck the clause requiring the creation of a superintendent of public utilities and a superintendent of buildings offices to be civil engineers if the amendment carries. The amendment increasing salaries for the mayor, comptroller, treasurer and corporation counsel was adopted.

Charter Revision Commission

City Loses Suit Over Train Accident Damages

Seattle failed to recover $11,000 from the Northern Pacific railroad in supreme court. Edwin Bakildson, a minor, had obtained verdicts against the city and the railroad after being run over by a train on the railroad rights of way.

Seattle Supreme Court Northern Pacific Railroad Edwin Bakildson Northern Pacific Sekildson

Seattle Bohemian club organized with local theatrical people

The Seattle Bohemian club planned as the Lambda club of the year was organized at Third Avenue later last night with about 50 local theatrical people in attendance. Officers elected include President Melvin G. Winstock, secretary Henry McRae, and treasurer A. Taylor.

Seattle Third Avenue Melvin G. Winstock Henry McRae A. Taylor

Chamberlain Urges Public Confidence in Thanksgiving Proclamation

Clovern or George Chamberlain made a direct appeal for public confidence in his Thanksgiving proclamation issued last night. "Thank God for the manifold blessings, we enjoy, and pray Him that we may have more confidence in our neighbors so that the good things we have may continue to abide with us."

Salem Ore Clovernor George Chamberlain

Plans for Seattle Mattress Co Three Story Factory

Plans filed with the building inspector propose a three story Seattle Mattress factory to be built on Sixth Avenue between Hogate and Massachusetts streets. The project outlines a new factory site in Seattle with construction details pending approval.

Seattle Sixth Av Hogate and Nassachusetts Ets

Clearance sale gains on HURSDAY with brisk buyer turnout

In HURSDAY the second day of our clearance sale drew many buyers as inventory moved quickly and discounts attracted deal seekers. Local store managers reported steady customer flow and positive feedback on pricing.

Hursday

Four Swedish Children Seek Stable Homes in City

Four Swedish children aged 13 to 6, orphaned and with no relatives in the country, arrived yesterday and are in the custody of the Washington Children's Home Society which will seek to place them together. In Chicago a Cannon speech urged restoring the army canteen for both services, benefiting young service members.

Hverett Washington Children’s Home Society Chicago United State Naval Academy Middle West Joseph Cannon Congress Army Navy

Editor Angier tours Seattle seeking Orient trade links

Mr. A. G. Angier, editor of the London and China Express and the London and China Telegraph, arrived on the Kaga Maru from the Orient. He toured Seattle today in an automobile with the escort of Secretary Yandell of the Chamber of Commerce to examine ties between Seattle and eastern ports.

A. G. Angier London and China Express London and China Telegraph London Eng Wader Yandell Chamber of Commerce Angier Orient Seattle

Governor Gillett Receives Webb Opinion on Wilson Impeachment

Attorney General A S Webb filed an opinion with Governor Gillett stating the legislature cannot impeach Railroad Commissioner Andrew M Wilson but holds absolute power to remove him for corruption or accepting bribes while serving on the board of Wegnian.

San Francisco A.S. Webb Gillett Andrew M. Wilson Wegenian

Standard Oil Moves Against Independent Rivals

New York November 15 The Standard Oil Company is exploiting the panic to consolidate by absorbing financially strained independent rivals amid Wall Street rumors of aggressive tactics.

Littice Fellows New York Standard Ol Company Wall St

Water Shut Off Affects North Harboray Street Area Saturday

Water supply will be turned off Saturday from 9 a m to 3 p m for high service lines north of Harvarday and Shelby street including Latona University Green Lake and Ballard districts.

Harvarday Shelby St Latona University, Green Lake Ballard

Nora May French Reported to Have Committed Suicide

A telegram from Monterey states Nora May French, a noted writer, killed herself by taking cyanide at the bungalow of poet George Sterling. The report mentions San Francisco and a New York Times map reference to Indiana. details are unclear due to damaged text.

San Francisco Navy Monterey Nora May French George Sterting

Street Car Strike Reaffirmed in Louisville

A Louisville street car workers union vote reaffirmed a strike against the Louisville Railway Company. All street cars will stop by 5 p.m. today as the dispute continues. In other items, the Lefever case in Fort Lawton favored the plaintiffs with $200 damages, and the Navy League urged Canada to seek two cruisers and four destroyers for Esquimalt.

Louisville Amalgamated Street Car Louisville Railway Company John Lefever Fort Lawton Mary Blattner Victoria 8. C Novo Navy League Imperial Nsquingale

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