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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1907
Page
5
Meyer proposes a real parcels post with a uniform rate for all points, avoiding unlimited weights. He suggests a 6 cents per pound base rate, plus 2 cents per additional pound up to 11 pounds, and a separate proposal for city focused service. He stresses not competing with express firms and maintaining a true postal service.
The document outlines a proposed postal change establishing a 12 cent rate for packages and a weight limit of 11 pounds for shipments from domestic origins to foreign destinations. It notes alignment with international treaties and aims to improve rural route service and general postal delivery.
Mise Kila Potter, 14, a Kansas City social figure, left her foster parents the Potters to find her birth mother and learn her history. She asked an attorney to compel disclosure of parental names. Grandparents Robt Rice of Kansas City Mo told her of Ida Rakes on a farm near Wardsville.
The Puget Sound District Court of the Tribe of Ben Hur ended its sixth semiannual session with a banquet. Membership has risen by about 20 percent since last year according to officials reporting the gathering and its outcomes.
Green corn remains scarce with steady price until depleted. Imported California strawberries arrived. lemons oranges rhubarb and rutabaga plentiful. Tomato catsup 26c qt. hens dressed 20c-? lb. potatoes 16c peck. carrots 3 for 5c. corn 15c-25c per dozen. onions 2 for 5c. cucumbers 1c each dozen. beans 5c lb. cabbage 6c-9c head. celery 5c-10c stalk. tomatoes 5c lb. pears apples cantaloupes and other fruit show varied pricing across crates boxes and baskets.
The Ithelault suit for $1,000 brought by F. W. Chane against the steam ship Valencia for injuries from a fall through a hatch was dismissed yesterday by Judge Hanford. The plaintiff alleged injury to a left leg.
At the annual meeting of Hainier club next Saturday evening officers will be elected and an entertainment and buffet banquet will follow the business session.
A promotional note highlights saving every week and depositing Saturdays in a safe bank. It claims wealth begins with saving and urges readers to invest wisely to seize opportunities. The State Bank of Seattle at Yester and First emphasizes savings.
William A Thomas was arrested yesterday afternoon by Patrolman L Hedges after being found in possession of several $100 bills. He appeared drunk and claimed not to have seen such money before. The bills were later found genuine and Thomas was released after an investigation.
Prof. Geo. W. Watson and Jf A. Chautauqua lecturer gave the principal address on the customs of the Bible lands as they illustrate the Bible. Delegates roaster will be completed this morning and business administration leads discussion including parsonage building real estate purchases development of new work and city missions cultivation.
Thomas J. Foster of the Seattle United States secret service office departed for Portland to aid in the trial of six men accused of counterfeiting. They were captured by Foster in June 1906.
Peter Ries and Susanna Rica of Georgetown yesterday joined a suit against Beattle Electric Co for $2,000 claiming physical pains from brutal conductor treatment. Conspiracy charged. In Pittsburg Hartje divorce case sensational claims arise with perjury allegations amid a $600,000 settlement offer and child custody dispute.
Olympia Oct 9 The supreme court rules Governor Mead may revoke a conditional pardon for murderer Ed Spencer and send him back to prison to serve his full term. The court also holds Frances Chippeck has no interest in her insane son’s Seattle fish business. It sustains a $1,500 verdict Frank B Curtin won against Clear Lake Lumber Co in Skagit County for a tree fall injury.
Small attendance led to postponement of last night’s meeting on Queen Anne Hill to discuss improving the present car service. Officials of the Seattle Electric Co. will be asked to attend next week.
Olympia reports Labor Commissioner Charlies R. Hubbard travels to Aberdeen to investigate complaints that public work contractors require workers to exceed an eight hour day.
A report indicates Soap Lake salts may relieve a form of rheumatism. The article discusses therapeutic claims and local acceptance of mineral remedies.
Howard Hughes son of B C Hughes is to be named dean in the office of Corporation Counsel at Calhoun. The position was created by an ordinance passed Monday night.
The battleship Kentucky, en route to Norfolk for repairs before joining the Pacific coast fleet, grounded off Lambert's Point while moving up the Elizabeth River and was then floated at 10 10 p m last night guards reported.
Isance Misowlty filed suit in superior court against Jacob Hobenberg of 1416% Firetav alleging he won 370 from him in a gambling game and kept the money. The complaint seeks return of the funds.
Evangelist Hart at the Methodist Temple assailed modern society and amusements in a sermon last night. He warned that popular sins grow at a troubling rate likened to a spreading leprosy and denounced women who keep toy dogs while neglecting their children.
J. M. Gruber, general manager of the Burlington system, announced he will leave Burlington on Thursday to take a position with the Great Northern. The move shifts leadership as the two railroads adjust executive ranks in Chicago.
Bargain heat option offered for a six room house with a hot air furnace priced at 65 dollars. G. H. Wood House Co. located at 112 University Street advertises the unit for homeowners seeking affordable warmth this season.
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