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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1906

Page

8

Brazilian ambassador refuses port questions sparks state action

New York arrives from Liverpool the Brazilian ambassador Joaquin Nabuco declines to answer immigration questions about prison, charity, polygamy or anarchism. Secretary Root informs Commerce and Labor to extend port courtesies to the envoy and his secretary despite the incident.

New York Washington State Department Joaquin Nabuco Liverpool Senor Nabuco United States Root Department of Commerce and Labor

Railroad merger plan links Great Northern with Burlington

Reports in railroad circles say James J. Hill plans to merge the Burlington with the Great Northern and drop the Burlington name. It is understood the Northern Pacific will join, with Great Northern as the umbrella title.

Scripps Telegraph Service Chicago James J. Hill Burlington Great Northern Northern Pacific

Beal teaching staff reception planned in Anacortes

The W C T U of Anacortes will host a reception November 27 for Beal school staff and parents of Anacortes students. The aim is to strengthen cooperation between teachers and families for the children’s benefit.

Anacortes Beal

Mapleine Flavoring Promises Pure Sweet Syrup Substitute

The Crescent Mfg Co promotes Mapleine as a better cheaper flavoring extract than eastern maple syrup. It guarantees absolute purity and a wholesome syrup result once used. Grocers advertise the product to home households.

Crescent Mtg. Co

Counterfeit Money Case Plea Leads to $100 Fine

Robert 8. Jewell and Thomas Sheehan faced federal charges for possessing counterfeit money. Jewell pleaded guilty this morning and was fined $100 plus costs after a U. S. Attorney request. Jewell's mother exited the courtroom as sentence was read. Sheehan, facing identical charges, was released yesterday due to his prior good record and dependents.

Robert Jewell Thomas Sheehan United States U. S Sullivan Hanford Costa Sheehan

Ported National Alliance seeks indictments over LaPorte wreck

The Porteh National Alliance of America will demand indictments of Baltimore and Ohio railroad officials responsible for the LaPorte wreck in which 60 and 100 people were injured or killed.

Seripes Telegraph Service Chicago Porteh National Alliance of America Baltimore & Ohio Railroad LaPorte

International Contract Company launches electric dredge at Blean yards

At the Blean shipyards yesterday the fret electric dredge was launched as the most capable craft built there. Misa Margaret Fowler, daughter of the shipyard president, christened the vessel. It is to be operated with a inch suction dredge and can move several thousand yards.

International Contract Company Blean Shipyards Misa Margaret Fowler

Oranges Condemned in Vancouver Shipment

Five thousand packages of Japanese oranges arriving by ship were condemned by authorities near Vancouver because of San Jose scale. The fruit will be sent to Eastern Canada where importers hope inspections will be less strict.

Vancouver J. C San Jose Canada

Helene Steamship to be launched at Hoquiam Saturday

The new steamship Helene built by Matthews Ship Building for BP Krase of San Francisco will be launched Saturday afternoon weather permitting. Mise Edith Harker of Aberdeen will christen the craft.

Stylish Clothes Without the Big Prices

Ellicott & Metheger at 1929 Becond Avenue advertise stylish clothing with affordable prices. The note highlights accessible fashion options and invites readers to visit for deals.

Ellicott & Metheger

Local Flashes and Society Notes From The City

Supper by Relief Corps planned at Pythian Hall on Saturday November 24 to aid the relief fund. Beattie man Edward Coleman suffered a fractured leg and was taken to Providence hospital. Gustav Heinrich Schoot to perform military entertainment before M A tonight. Men's meeting at Pt grim Congregational church featured singing by Mrs M J O'Donnell and luncheon. New York State society to meet tonight at Beyattle Chamber of Commerce rooms. former York State residents invited. Arte Club hosts reception and housewarming entertainment by life class members tonight. Second Battalion Ball and parade held at the Armory by company L and B of the Second Infantry. Gen Dunning to lecture at Pythian Hall tomorrow night. Jewelry workers form Local Talon No 2 with 46 charter members. a smoker to follow. Police judge takes under advisement case of druggist C Monroe accused of selling beer to a Special Officer without license. he contends beer prescribed as medicine. University of Washington offers free winter lectures by leading electrical engineers. starting December 4 at 7 p m for students and workers. Judge Hanford bars Harriman road injunction attempt by ordering Mill line work along Columbia river to be blocked.

Dunning B. Dunning Grand Army of the Republic Washington Alaska Pythian Hall Firetav Pikesie Pasous Talon No

Examinations Announced for Lab Assistant and Plate Printers

Civil Service announces tests by C W Matthews secretary of the U S division of service for a lab assistant experienced in practical optics to be held in November. December 6 exams will be for plate printers at the bureau of engravings and for an arboriculturist paid 2000 dollars yearly, others paid by grade.

Civil Service Examinations C. W. Matthews United States Divi Service Commission Bureau of Engravings

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