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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1908
Page
7
Mushroom farms extend 80 feet below ground, becoming a growing industry in Europe. The fungi thrive in dark conditions and are sold at low prices. Harvesting is challenging due to cramped spaces where standing upright is only possible in a few designated pits.
The defense pressed to discredit a secret witness in the Wolff murder case, aiming to show identifications are unreliable. They argued the night’s events and clothing samples fail to prove the state’s case, planning expert testimony to challenge the prosecution’s evidence.
The note indicates Lattle will attend the Vashon fair with Wil 64 represented at the event. Details are limited, but the pair are linked to local fair activities on Vashon.
Instructions describe rinsing milk buckets with water to remove impurities, then washing with a solution and air drying. A note mentions adding a teaspoon of Gold and using clean soft brushes for sealing and salting, with twelve hours of drying before use.
A 40 member Morttowharal society from the Chamber of Commerce and Seattle Commercial Club visit Vashon. They plan Thursday activities in Seattle Day at the fair with representatives using special steamers at 96 and 2 cents that morning.
Hilly Neall, manager of Tommy Burns, declares the heavyweight’s bout with Johnson in Australia in December will be his last appearance. Burns earns 36090 guaranteed for win or draw, Little Arthur receives 6000 plus expenses, Neall amid illness in Monrovia California cannot attend.
Republican and Democratic clubs hold rallies citywide with speeches by Senator Piles HM Granger Ky. Miller and George Vanderveer. A Colored Republican club forms at Mount Zion Church with Andrew RK Black as president and officers named. Debates urged on bank guarantees and direct senatorial vote. Fulton to speak in Tacoma October 30 and Seattle October 31.
Bank clearings for Seattle today total 2 176 684 12 with balances 925 484 00. Portland reports 1 355 590 00 in clearings and 124 566 00 in balances. Palanews shows 68 152 00 in clearings.
Northern dock workers complain that a 19 minute ride from the foot of Western Avenue to the docks stretches to an hour due to traffic and unloading delays. A dock employee cites blockages by teams and sand wagons. Officials cited include Superintendent Bouillon and the West Ave route being chosen after a patron vote.
The murder case against Alagich proceeds with key witnesses Kent and Guyber testifying. An officer recounts accompanying Miker during the attempted arrest of three highwaymen while Orien describes being held by marauders on his way home from a trip to Oil a. The trial will continue to the jury tomorrow.
More than 60 000 unemployed protesters massed near the Parliament buildings in London seeking relief measures. They charged police lines multiple times crying to throw the police into the Thames, with expected trouble lasting through the night and a potential pitched battle.
Chief Ward returns from Oakland and advocates a new system to cut costs on prisoner meals. He says Oakland spends 1 cent a day per inmate for clothing and kitchen fuel, and argues the reform could save Seattle money.
Elmer Brown of Hampton Comm writes Secretary Hoos asking for descriptive literature for his talk on Seattle and Washington. Brown, a native of the state, says the lecture stems from many inquiries about Seattle and Washington.
Edna Wal lace Hopper testified in the A. O. Brown brokerage bankruptcy case, saying gifts from Brown held no special value beyond their form. She disclosed a $25,000 life policy and cash received, while a fiancé among the lawyers watched her testimony. The report also notes public criticism of street poles as eyesores in Firstay, per a Chamber of Commerce note.
Residents push to remove poles and place wires underground in conduits with clusters installed on sidewalks, a plan modeled after improvements on Second and Third avenues to reduce clutter and hazards.
In Chicago on October 13 Lumah Mann son of a wealthy vice resident was attacked outside the courthouse by Annie Mianchard who accused him of stealing her diamond ring. Police intervened as Mann fled in a car after the incident following his release on $25,000 bail for the July strangling death of Mrs. Fannie Thompson.
Mia Wthel Landgren, wife of Chas Landgren, a teamater, was instantly killed in Lents when a revolver fired while she tested the old gun in the yard. The incident occurred early today as police began inquiries into the accidental shooting.
Councilman Hurd proposes repealing ordinances and diverting funds from the general fund to spare department operations for the coming year. He cites $45,900 to create a municipal garbage system and argues that delaying smaller items could save about $200 more, enabling a lower levy without harming services.
An appropriation to fit up an emergency hospital in the new municipal building is expected but finance committees say no funds are available. Several committee members warn that failing to establish a hospital breaches the implied promise from voters who authorized a 175000 bond issue for hospital purposes. City officials continue to press for city owned and operated hospital and may allocate funds to establish and maintain beds if full $20000 not provided.
United Press reports dates chosen for six inter-club boxing tournaments among Beattie Spokane Multnomah and Seattle clubs. Portland hosts the first event in the local gym with Seattle meeting Multnomah, then Spokane and Seattle compete in Spokane on December 4. Cumulative clashes continue in January with Beattie and Spokane in Seattle and Portland hosting later bouts.
Whitner, a team member of a grading contractor, was injured in a runaway incident near Interlake station yesterday afternoon at Providence hospital. He is expected to recover.
Dry picked fowls spring lamb fancy veal prime beef and Al fancy stock offered at the Palace Market located at Second and Yestor.
The city finance committee today debated elementals for the 1909 budget but took no concrete action on any items.
Prices paid to producers listed for meats vegetables and dairy items. Veal lamb and beef prices per pound or per head are shown alongside per dozen or per unit rates. Other produce includes cauliflower beets and celery with various per unit figures.
B H W Meiklejohn of Meiklejohn & Co timber brokers Pioneer building Seattle disappeared while on a timber cruise near Arlington in Snohomish county. His associate M D Brown and Brown's relative entered the woods with two crule ore to search. Meiklejohn is 80, unmarried, and resides at the Seattle Athlete club.
A mad dog scared Terry Avenue residents when it appeared at Edward Skelsey’s home, foaming at the jaws and eluding capture. The animal fled to a neighbor’s yard, then disappeared into an alley. Health officials suspect poisoning rather than hydrophobia and have no further sightings.
A million dollar municipal bond proposal will be submitted to voters at a special election likely in January 1909. The election cost exceeds $5,000 and insufficient time remains to place it on the November 3 regular ballot. The council plans to fund local suburban improvements from general funds, not from bond proceeds, reducing the item from 1,960,000 to about 400,000. A separate note mentions the steam schooner Olsen and Mahoney near Clallam Bay at 8.40 this morning.
The Great Western Clothing Company has purchased the Monarch Shoe and Clothing Co. on First Avenue near University Street, securing a long lease and three basements for surplus stock storage. A complete store modernization and a big closing-out sale are planned, featuring men’s and women’s shoes, clothing, underwear, and furnishings at low prices.
An information was filed accusing Charlies fa ele, Wright, Gauthier, and others in land larceny in the superior court this morning. One man faced charges for stealing a certificate of deposit for 026 from Ole Anderson. The report includes market quotes and stock listings interspersed with the notice.
The D. B. Johnston Co announces a massive emergency piano sale after overstock from East manufacturers. Sixteen carloads of pianos from Kimballs Story Clark Hobart M. Cable and others offered at deep discounts with weekly payments and emphasis on honesty and quick action.
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