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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1907
Page
8
Grace Johnson is charged with maintaining a disorderly house after a Danish 21 year old niece escaped a hop ranch arrangement. The claims name several prominent local men and note a young businessman barred by Union women over concerns about his drinking habits.
Pittsburg area plants cut large workforces as American Sheet and Tin Plate Sharon plant shut entirely with 2000 workers awaiting resume details. Westinghouse laid off 1500, Air Brake half time with 500 out, Union Switch and Signal reduced by 700. Amalgamated Association cites US Steel plan to replace union workers across subsidiaries.
Vancouver’s 21 player squad travels to Frisco as they prepare to face two California universities. Manager Reggie Woodward notes this is the strongest Northwest squad yet, with matches set against Berkeley on Wednesday and Saturday.
A fragment describes a building rising along the western Pike Place side to house a substantial fleet of batey? tips at the navy yard, signaling an expanded facility for maritime supplies and storage.
The western street section is being roofed to shelter farmers and their wagon contents. Vendors who do not rent stalls may still trade outside, with wagons protected under the new cover as completion nears.
Rival candidates J. H. Randolph and H. Ennis clash over primary timing. Randolph sets November 16 as the date, while Ennis argues November 1 is correct and vows to appeal if unsettled.
Brussels reports that M. Rane waot, manager of a Congo Independent State concession company, and another white man were killed by natives during a recent revolt.
Herbert A. Seller of San Francisco and Cassie Brill of Seattle wed in the parlor of the Hotel Majeatic in New York after a nine month engagement. Miss Brill had planned a Europe trip with her aunt Mrs. Henry Fuhrman of Seattle, delaying the wedding for a year. Seller visited Seattle several times urging immediate marriage before she left.
In Washington on October 22 strong indications point to upcoming military developments in the Philippines. Major General Leonard Wood and Brigadier General Tasker Hlina seek extended duty in Mindanao. General Wood will depart for the United States next month via Europe to assume command in the east at New York, then plans to return to resume command in the islands. General Niles requests another two years in command after his current term.
A local dealer offers close out quantities of short carpet lengths including Bundhar Wilton Body Brussels Axminster Velvet Wilton Velvet and Tapestry Brussels fabrics. Remaining pieces run 16 to 40 yards with no borders. Buyers must take full lengths if only partial room requirements exist and are urged to call early for best selection and bring room measure.
The Linen Section chief promotes special values tomorrow and Thursday on Renaissance Scarfs and Squares divided into three lots. Lot 1 offers assorted Scarfs and Squares at 1.45 dollars with varied sizes including 30x30, 26x54, 36x30, and 20x64 inches, plus Damesh Napkins and Huck Towels.
Attractive plain white Marquis shaped dinner services featured with special prices for tomorrow. 50 piece set for six persons, 56 piece set for six, 100 piece set for twelve, all offered at marked down rates.
Prices cut as stock clears with sizes listed and specials. Frames range from 1.25 to 1.95 dollars with 44x12 inch mirrors and special 6x12 and 6x20 inch offers.
Washington dispatch reports H Adsette, a former U S Army and Marine, accused of murdering Gertrude McKelvey an American singer whose body was found in a Shanghai trunk. McKelvey had warned friends of a troubling admirer dating from a St Paul poisoning attempt. Adsette was captured after a chase in Chefoo and handed to British authorities after initial capture aboard an American cruiser.
Lola stock company presented All the Comforts of Home a roaring farce by William Gillette. The Lois Stock Co. actors Wil iam Haman Arthur Mackley Henry McRae Robert Lawsuck Wm Sheffield Wm Rowlan Aileen May Jane Aubrey focused energy on a lively revival. Deaves Mannikins puppet show and Baby in the Cradle sketch drew laughs alongside Smedley musical selections and Morgan McGarry dancing.
Barton and Ashley lead the bill at Pantages this week with Canal Boat Sal delivering laughs. Edward and Nettle Masse close second performing juggling stunts that amuse and amaze. Gilson and Tolondo provide musical and dance turns, while Walters and Hill perform in a talking and slogging act.
The advertisement promotes a strictly wood burning heater aligned with the Genuine Heck principles, branded Round Oak and engineered by the same makers. It touts top grade quality and lists a price around 615.50 with a model reference 17.
The item presents price figures 14.50 17.00 and 20.00 for three listings No 612 No 614 and No 616. The text reads as a concise price tier set likely from a catalog or advertisement.
A brief notes current price figures showing numbers 18 21 4 and an amount of 5.75 6.75 7 without context indicating changes or items.
Yesterday and last night crowds packed the Star Theater for five new acts and moving pictures. The Lewte Lake company presents A Day at the Races a one hour burlesque with songs and comedy. Major Doyle the talking midget debuts a new monologue. Joe Jenner performs the pictured song. Gabbert and Garrett dazzle with acrobatics and balance acts. a serio comic program of motion pictures rounds out the show running all week.
McGee and Collins headline the Lyric with McGee a singing dancing black face comedian and Collins as foil. Charles G. Carrolton also performs, drawing crowds with jokes and songs. The Quby Bros. gymnasts and Virginia Hayden a woman baritone appear alongside other acts and the usual moving pictures and illustrated song.
The Eden Musee announces a temporary closure until eastern attractions can be secured for the resort, aiming to restore its lineup with premier exhibits and entertainments.
A compact listing shows venues and entry details for continued attractions in Seattle. Mentions HRaffles and De Hacckey Clubs with prices 16 26c 50c and 1.00, located at Hall's L111 First Ave.
The Oliver The Mayor of Furland vaudeville and moving pictures offer a diverse entertainment program with stage acts and films. The listing highlights a long running feature alongside a comedy pairing and a newsreel.
Adrian Sibson 19 of Cleveland was killed while racing at 50 mph on Michigan Boulevard when his car overturned and crushed him. Two companions were seriously injured as he swerved to avoid a cab. The article also notes the funeral of A L Jacobson of 203 Broadway for October 22 at the Swedish Methodist church with burial at Lakeview cemetery.
Unclear OCR reads like a fragment about Elmyra in a nascent three week period with a bang event. Names and details are unreadable, making precise fact extraction impossible while preserving potential municipal or personal references.
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