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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1907
Page
7
A parliamentary bill allowing royal sanctioned marriages faced church opposition as the Archbishop of Canterbury ordered clergy not to lend churches for such ceremonies and threatened denial of Holy Communion to participants. The king, at Marienbad, disputed the measures, insisting the bill misrepresented the church.
A speaker denounces the act as contrary to Holy Writ, arguing the law serves contrary ends. The remarks caution that immediate results are not yet in sight and stress moral opposition to the legislation.
The local Telegrapher union will convene tonight to select a delegate for the proposed telegraphers conference in Milwaukee. The chosen delegate is to be instructed to oppose any surrender to the companies.
Twenty five years ago the first pographical union was organized in attic. To celebrate the event a meeting was held last night at Christensen's madway hall by the local union.
New York October 16 United Press reports a plan to assist operators with a weekly fine aimed at financing the telegraphers. The measure seeks to cover costs related to worker support and broader industry needs.
Residents of Queen Anne Hill hold another meeting to discuss streetcar service. The council is urged to grant a franchise for a new route named the Highest a to be permitted to build the line.
Rev. M. A. Matthews states the general assembly of the Presbyterian Church of the United States will convene in Seattle in May 1909. The final decision awaits the clergyman’s return from Kansas City where discussions are not yet concluded.
Rev. J. P. Gallagher, new president of the Seattle Jesuit college succeeding Father Dillon, arrived yesterday from Santa Clara, California. The college, recently remodeled from a church, sits on Broadway.
The air show and horse show begin as over 400 entrants form 190 classes. Seventeen classes judged this afternoon with varied events for horse lovers. Allan Pinkerton's jumper Foxcatcher debuts, Aurel Matonyi of New York presides as judge, assisted by D. Thomas Fees of Vancouver and Maj. F. A. Boutelie of this city. Highest classes judged tonight.
A 17 year old is reported to have married at 18 with parental consent not obtained. The couple includes Leontine and the governor referenced as a youthful union. The text notes the groom is 20 and the marriage occurred amid questions of authority and propriety.
United States ambassador Thomas J. OBrien was formally received at the palace by the emperor and empress in Tokyo. He was escorted to the reception by imperial guards in a ceremonial greeting.
Tacoma dispatch reports engineer A. Dietrich was instantly killed when he leaped from the locomotive steps of a runaway train. The remaining crew evacuated and the train halted on a grade.
Secretary Taft landed in Manila and was greeted by thousands as he rode through streets toward the palace. The arrival drew a massive crowd and a formal reception marking a high point in the visit.
Gov Mead on an Okanogan tour with stops at Pateroa Chelan Waterville and Wenatchee. The report notes Soap Lake Gaive as relieving eczema in distressing cases.
The Seattle Commercial club will hold a meeting at which Judge Alfred Hattle, president of the Good Roads club, will speak on the topic of good highways. The discussion aims to support building a suitable workhouse, with the club to reconvene next Monday night.
A short notice urges savers to deposit a small amount each Saturday at the State Bank of Seattle. The plan promises gradual growth and an interest rate of four percent, offering a path to money for travel to Seattle.
The Bon Marche hosted a crowded open house last night with a large turnout of Beattle people. Clerks offered entertainment while customers admired the display of goods. no sales were recorded. The store began 17 years ago at the corner of First Ave and Cedar and has since expanded.
Dan Kain who arrived from the north on the Yucatan last night is reported to have made a fortune from claims he owns on Valdes creek. Kain's cleanup for the season is between 9200,000 and $300,000.
The second local exhibition and sale of original newspaper and magazine drawings will be held soon. It is expected that about 450 pictures will be on exhibition.
G Bhorrock John R Sargent and J JL Gottatein were yesterday elected members of the Chamber of Commerce. Cannes Optical Co 1207 Second is presented as a headquarters for eyewear needs and fitting sight conditions.
The Woodland Park extension project will be the main discussion at the Copeen Lake Improvement Club meeting this evening. Members plan to review plans and impacts on local recreation and access.
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