Comet collision could blot life with deadly gases
Scientist D. Landis of the Weather Bureau explains that a Danforth comet impact would not crush Earth but could vaporize the comet and release hydrocarbon gases that poison the atmosphere. A heavy hydrocarbon cloud might suffocate all life, blanketing oceans and lands in a global choking flood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. &. Landis
United States Weather Bureau
Earth
Oceana
Pole
Equator
Landis
Girl Gets a Fortune in Will Case at Van Asset
Henry Cook proprietor of the Maple Leaf saloon in Van Asset left his fortune to Leone Latham, daughter of August Latham a Northern Pacific section boss. The 12 year old will receive 16000 dollars after Cook was found dead in bed yesterday. The will was discovered shortly after his death and reveals the bequest to his best friend's child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leone Latham
August Latham
Northern Pacific
Henry Cook
Maple Leaf
van Asselt
Cook
Latham
Original Lonely Man Aids Widow in Seattle
A letter from BE. MARTIN of Seattle urges lonely bachelors to help Mrs. May Kenig, a widow who lost everything in a recent fire with three destitute children. He states he will donate $2 and calls on others to send aid via The Star, hoping to support the widow and her family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May Kenig
Star
The
Boston
Seattle
Tacoma
Mrs. May Remix
Sam
Martin
Real estate chief sees westward immigration surge
Henry Broderick of John Davia & Co after two weeks in St. Paul and Minneapolis predicts heavy movement toward the Pacific coast next year due to strong westward immigration trends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Broderick
John Davia & Co
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Pacific Coast
Central Labor Council to decide on coal mine purchase
A special meeting of members will be held Wednesday evening to decide whether the Central Labor Council should buy a coal mine and expand further into the coal business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Labor Council
Counel
Case Dismissed In Conspiracy Charge Against Krueger and Weber
John Krueger and P. O. Weber were discharged from custody on the order of Prosecuting Attorney Mackin after being charged with conspiracy to defraud Miss Maud Arnt. The short action ends the case as the prosecutor withdrew the charges and released the defendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Krueger
P. O. Weber
Soldiers to attend training at Presidio near San Francisco
Two FY Lawton soldiers Malo M. Hoyd of Company F and Private Ralph Piskac of Company TH will join the training school for cooks and bakers at the Presidio near San Francisco. Lieutenant Margy 8. Gillespie, Third Infantry, moved from Pt. Lawton to the Seventh Infantry. Private Jan Metinive, who deserted from Seventy first Coast Artillery at Ft. Casey last July and fled to Canada, was captured by police after landing from a Victoria boat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawton @re
Mooke and Bakers
Presidio
San Francisco
Malo M. Hoyd
Ralph Piskac
Margy
Gil Lespie
Third Infantry
Pt. Lawton
Seventh Infantry
Idieut
Gilleapie
Ft. Wright
Spokane
Jan, Metinive
Seventy First Coast Artillery
Ft. Casey
Canada
Victoria
Teachers in Session at King County Institute Georgetown
Over 900 teachers attended the preliminary session of the King County Teachers Institute held yesterday in Georgetown. Superintendent F B Cooper of Seattle opened with Work and Workers, followed by Professor Bisson who assailed monopolies and political dishonor in an address on The American Spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King County Teachers’ Institute
Georgetown
F. B. Cooper
Seattle
BE. O. Bisson
Cooper
Seattle council acts on fuel ordinance and car line franchise
The council rereferred the veto of the fuel ordinance for one week and plans a discussion by the fire and water committee. A new Seattle Electric car line franchise was introduced for 23rd Avenue from Jefferson Street to the university. Magnolia way ordinance replayed after a bitter committee dispute. The council adopted the finance committee tax levy report and a memorial to the War Department seeks 20 feet from Fort Lawton for a roadway. Todd, Wilson and Thorgrimson were retained to represent the city before the state law commission on Lake Union tracts. The Young Men's Republican club voted to broaden its scope to push favorable measures for the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fire and Water Committee
Smith
Johnson
Furth
Seattle Electric Company
Jefferson St
University
Magnolia Way
War Department
County Commissioners
Fort Lawton Miliary
Todd, Wilson & Thorgrimson
State Law Commission
Lake Union
Notice to Sportsmen Sale of Firearms and Gear
A notice for a sale of rifles shotguns hunting coats cartridges belts gun cases and ammunition at Hall 1111 First Ave. Includes items available and sale terms for sportsmen and gun enthusiasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
Battleshows at the Navy Yard Draw Record Crowds
Naval spectators attend an expanded series of battleshows at the yard with unprecedented turnout. Organizers report higher attendance and broader public interest than in prior seasons, indicating growing fascination with the demonstrations and displays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy Yard
Women's Lisle Hosiery and Silk Clocked Bicyclist Goods
Bargain注意 unclear OCR fragment mentions Lisle hosiery silk clocked items and a pair of keys bicycle hose noted as leading value. Readable portions suggest a shopping item or ad noting women's hosiery with rib patterns as a value offer.
Beckwith Round Oak Heater Sets Record in Market
The Beckwith Round Oak Heater has a 35 year track record of success. Its solid construction and careful assembly underpin its popularity and large sales. The stove is praised by competitors and users alike for reliability and long service. Each genuine Beck with Round Oak sold fuels further sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckwith
9000 Are Coming From Nome
Nine thousand Nome residents plan to depart for Seattle over the next two weeks to spend the winter. More travelers will arrive from the Tanana and Kuskokwim districts to work on creeks. The president’s upcoming visit is sold out for the southern trip. Steamer Ohio and Northwestern will send full passenger loads south, with Victoria and Uma til la filling as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Preas
Nome
Alaska
Seattle
Tanana
Kuskokwim
President
Ohio
Victoria
Northwestern
Umatilla
Coal Mines Planned on Roundup Lands by Great Northern Line
Builders of the Pacific coast extension of the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul road push to finish toward Roundup Montana where the company hopes to open mines of extraordinary productivity. A man named Smoot pleaded guilty to a charge and was reported to have served a four year term at Walla Walla penitentiary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific Coast
Milwaukee& St. Paul
Roundup
Montana
East Columbia St
Smoot
Walla Walla Penitentiary
Land Office Receipts Dip Slightly in Q3 1907
Receipts prepared by Receiver Frank Twitchell show a small decline for the quarter ending September 30. The total was $23,215.98 versus $26,026.56 in 1906, indicating reduced revenue from land office activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Twitchell
School levy set to raise funds for coming year
The board of education fixed a six mill levy for school purposes and the coming year, with increased property income totaling $909,000. The 1906 levy produced $692,814, and the present levy sinking fund balance is ample to pay the bonds as they mature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Warship Division Planned for Pacific Coast
United Press reports a new division of torpedo boats destroyers and submarines to be based in San Francisco next spring or sooner as the advance guard for the Atlantic fleet.Six torpedo boat destroyers join the second flotilla under Lt Hutch J Cone. ships arrive at Norfolk for repair and travel to the Pacific, with Admiral Evans and a 16 ship squadron set for December 15 sail. Admiral Sebree relocates to Norfolk to command the service squadron Washington and Tennessee sailing soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Washington
San Francisco
Metcalf
Hutch J. Cone
Norfolk
Pacific
Navy Department
Hampton Roads
Meetaleo
Admiral Evans
Admiral Sebree
Tennessee
Smoot Captured by Calder During Escape Attempt
George H. Smoot was captured by W. B. Calder while attempting to effect an escape. The incident occurred as Smoot sought to flee custody, prompting Calder to intervene and restrain him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Smoot
W. 8. Calder
Printers to Celebrate 25th Anniversary in Seattle
Seattle Typographical union No. 202 marks its twenty fifth anniversary on October 15. The celebration ends with a ball at Christensen's Broadway hall in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle Typographical Union No. 202
Ths
Christensen
Broadway Hall
W C T U Address On Liquor Traffic In Alaska
Rev G C King will speak to the Women's Christian Temperance Union at Plymouth this afternoon on liquor traffic in Alaska. Kansas prohibitionists presented a silver service to a battleship. A Kansas delegation clashed over a punch bowl joke. World marriages total about three thousand daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. C. King
Women’s Christian - Temperance Union
Plymouth Durch
Alaska
Prohibition
Kansas
Puget Sound District Court Opens Sixth Semiannual Session
The sixth semiannual session of Puget Sound District Court for the Tribe of Ben Hur opens tomorrow at the lodge room on Fourth Avenue and Vinest. C. BK. Maxfield of Seattle delivers the welcome address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puget Sound District Court
Tribe of Ben Hur
C. BK. Maxfield
Seattle
Allegi s he that his Turned and aloo Money
The fragment mentions allegi and turned with money but provides no clear event names, places, or dates. Content is too damaged to extract a coherent historical item.
Also Mentioned on This Page
BN. Brooks S Co
Ers
New York
Walker Street
Paris
Cite Trevice
Chemmits
Theater Strasse
Manchester
Faulkner
Join Our Suir Club
Chan
Florida
Council Proceedings
Young Men's Republican Club
Frederick & Nelson, Inc
Madras
Frederick & Nelson
Will
J. Redelsheimer & CO
First Avenue
Columbia
Ben Hur
Pettit Mornil
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!