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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1907
Page
5
A local theft on the front hill has left Mrs. Alice P. Hanson and her family stunned as money vanishes from a bureau. The incident, described as a religiously toned intrusion, echoes a broader note of loss and reflection within Marion. Police investigation follows.
Casey, a 60 year old well known Alaskan mining operator with western area interests, died yesterday at Pacific Hospital from pneumonia. Survived by widow and two sons Raph and Roy. No funeral arrangements have been made.
A blaze in Cleare City Alaska destroyed most businesses on the town except the Bogie block Grand hotel Miller company store and the Arctic Brotherhood hall. Damaged were homes on the back streets and several figures escaped. Cause traced to defective wiring in the Totem saloon and many residents had narrow escapes. Town hall not to be rebuilt as locals plan to move to Chatanka the railroad terminal. Portland record notes John Sweeney of Delta Washington found drowned in Guflids lake after getting stuck in mud.
A statewide meeting of business leaders and city retailers is planned to mobilize concerted action in buying goods locally. Trustees of the Manufacturers' Association will convene soon to craft a plain program and urge firms to cooperate and keep million dollars in the city economy. ANNAPOLIS Md November 1 Commandant orders ban on the practice midshipmen rendering their overcoats for protection of women friends. The new order mirrors the West Point rule that sparked protest from social circles.
Port Townsend news reports rapid installation of more heavy guns at Port Worden. P.M. Coyne and Ben set to install concrete work at an estimated cost of 9000 dollars. The weapons are already on site and await mounting.
G H Woodhouse Co offers a furnace priced at 65 dollars. The unit is described as large enough for a two to three room house and guaranteed to save fuel. The listing includes the address 112 University Avenue.
A Pacific Coast federation of all unions aims to form a grand council in Seattle. Bakers vote in favor to expand the plan and prepare for a citywide ballot. Real union members see this federation drawing in other groups and strengthening influence within the American Federation of Labor.
A Corning family reunion gathered in which City Jailer Charlea Corning, his wife, 11 children and seven grandchildren attended. One son remained in Mexico. The report notes the extensive American family and the broad participation.
Readers are urged to start savings now to build weekly deposits. The State Bank of Seattle at corner Yester and First offers 4 percent interest on deposits.
The Corning family, long time Seattle residents of 17 years, are described as well known and favored by local police, as a household member claims they can influence the vaunted prize winners and keep them in check.
Councilman Pink P. Mullen announces a proposed charter amendment to dissolve the board of health. If adopted at the revision commission meeting Tuesday evening, the city health officer appointed by the mayor would assume all board of health authority.
Edward L. Herbert an ex convict suspected in a Howard D. Thomas Co. safe robbery is reported by police to have been sentenced to the penitentiary from Tacoma under the alias Meg Kaufman for five years with good time. He and two others allegedly broke into a furniture store and blew the safe. Authorities plan to charge him with possessing burglar tools.
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