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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1907
Page
3
The Everett column notes county and school board actions surrounding a new charter and upcoming November election. Unclear phrasing suggests a county fund association and changes in charter status.
In Idaho near Pierce City Sho tone county, Idaho, the body of Jack Simpkins, a missing exec member, was recovered by prospectors. The remains were badly decomposed, with only a belt plate bearing the name Jack Lapa. no other identifying items were found.
Mayor Moore signed the tax levy ordinance yesterday afternoon and a certificate was sent today to the county auditor.
United Press reports a mine fire on the west slope of Northwestern Improvement company in Ravensdale is still burning after starting Sunday afternoon. Efforts include sealing the mine and pouring water to suffocate the flames by removing oxygen. Officials doubt extinguishment by Saturday and will reopen for inspection.
Fire in the Fraternal Hall building in downtown Spokane destroyed two upper floors of the six story block. The insured property valued at 27,500 suffered about 10,000 in loss with water damage another 10,000. The blaze began around 1 am on the fourth floor as 3,000 onlookers watched from surrounding streets.
May come west on the Special One Way colonist rates offered during September and October from Chicago to St. Louis Omaha Kansas City and Missouri River Points with fares 33 36 and 25 dollars. Deposits taken at the Union Ticket Office 608 First Ave E. E Ellis general agent.
Alaska's top basketball players will depart midmonth for Seattle to train and form a team representing the Alaska Brotherhood. Coach Jamen Winatown of Toston, one of the nation’s best, will lead the training and the squad will tour the United States.
Spaulding and Vietor football pants available at half price. Stock includes 300 pairs. Offered by Theodore Wilts & Co located at 1008 Firat av.
State notes report G A R members arranging a Wenatchee reunion while Island county officials face short accounts amid an audit of ten years. A coroner’s inquest near North Yakima returns a verdict that David Zoller was killed by Charles Bhurehill, with no recommendations. Local orders bar boxing contests in Tacoma and police focus on enforcement at the city’s baths.
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