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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1907
Page
7
The Seattle Horse Show opening night is sold out with many out of town entrants from Tacoma Port Townsend Vancouver Victoria and eastern cities expected to compete. Additional tickets for subsequent performances are limited as sales continue at Hansen's jewelry store.
In Vancouver British Columbia a debate at Vancouver H C linked Rudyard Kipling to studying the Asiatic question for the government. A food shortage on the Hazleton river prompted a relief steamer from Vancouver carrying supplies led by Adam Catlin.
Known Northwestern men and after whom the town of Catlin Washington was named died in Portland. An Episcopal diocese was formed in Richmond. Oakland reports a secret service to fight slave traffic. A board of inquiry at Annapolis found Lt Sutton’s death was self inflicted. Robert Mather supports federal railroad control. Stuyvesant Fish gains a restraining order over votes at Illinois Central. Frank Page arrested at Colfax over ex Sheriff Brown case. An amateur detective case near Baker City. Britain seeks a Gro fleet for North Sea maneuvers under Admiral Hereaford.
One hundred people registered their names in Mt Rainier crater after ascent. An exploding lamp sparked a fire at Silver Beach near Bellingham destroying a block of frame buildings with $10,000 loss. George Soley, who broke his back two weeks ago, is expected to live per doctors.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference Marshall Field and Company and Washington Fire policy involvement in a Chicago institution. No clear event or dates are readable.
The will of Mrs Whipple filed in the county office leaves an estate valued at 260000. Five thousand goes to Wartide Hospital. The bulk is placed with attorney H O Sweeney of Sweeney and Steiner to manage for Lulu Clay niece of the testatrix for 18 years until she reaches age 30.
Olympia report states State Treasurer George Milla has received funds from the state land commissioner on a payment related to AV PB.
Oriental Billiard and Pool Par jora at 1416 Third av introduces eight new tables including Beattle’s only 5x10 pool table. The establishment markets itself as a place for gentlemen.
The initial sum of 1466.44 dollars is paid into the state exposition fund from the sale of Lake Union shore lands.
Vancouver officers convict Motorman J J Stevens and Conductor Edward J Manning of manslaughter in a fatal Stevenson electric car crash that killed William McColl. Jury pleads for mercy while delivering verdicts.
Tacoma tailors demand a 20 percent rise in wages. Journeymen threaten to strike if the demand is not met. Some shops will grant the raise while others prepare to resist.
Vancouver reports the death of Colin C. Chisholm, former chief of police, in a brief obituary note dated October 16. The city mourns the longtime official who led the police department and served the community for years.
A man aged 66 died last night after a period of illness. He had been ill for about a year and suffered from a complication of internal ailments.
Hoquiam Oct 15 coroner rules the young Italian who was found dying on the north beach Saturday did not die by murder but by a fall into raft piling jets driven together by waves crushing his head.
PORT TOWNSEND October 16 An explosion at Irondale Monday necessitated the plant's closure through Friday as officials assess damage and safety.
Lympia notes Helingham city funds redeeming an old issue of bonds by Fairhaven state entry. The city deposited 76488 dollars and 40 cents with the state treasury.
Local ad for G. H. Brown Plumbing Co offering installation of modern baths lava tories and sinks with price information and contact at 221 Pinest.
OLYMBEA October 15 officials filed corporation papers with the secretary of state listing multiple new entities. Thorne Advertis Service of Beattie with $10,000 partners J Frederick Thorne Hinman Holden Clarke Jr Ralph J Poota. Building and Morta Company of Seattle with $150,000 Orrin W Por ayth Worrall Wilson. Queen City Motor Car company of Beattle with $10,000 W B McKendale Edward Verrin Frederick Haggist A George C F B Haggard. Boundary Shingle company of Blaine with $4,000 Ezra Slack B Slack.
Special One Way colonist rates by Oregon R R and Navigation Co. valid in September and October list Chicago to west coast cities at 223.00, St. Louis 30.00, Omaha Kansas City and Missouri River Points 25.00. Deposits accepted at Union Ticket Office 608 First Ave EB. BE. Ellis, Gen. Agent.
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