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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1907

Page

5

Police wireless signal system eyed for Berkeley force

Berkeley may equip every patrolman with a portable wireless device under Charles Parmenter’s plan. The hat or vest carries the unit, sending signals from headquarters and recording in dots and dashes on a tape. Chief Vollmer will test the system once gear is produced.

Seattle Star Berkeley Cal City Charles Parmenter Ineta Parmenter Vollmer

Market Prices Today

Market prices today list various fruits vegetables and goods with per unit or per box rates. Items include tomatoes peaches grapes apples and cornichon with prices ranging from fractions of a dollar to about 1.50 per box or basket.

First Dinner Held by Trinity Pariah Club

The Trinity Pariah club held the first dinner in a winter series last night. Jihei Hashiguchi of Washington University delivered the principal address, asserting that 10,000,000 Japanese will become U.S. residents despite possible exclusion laws.

Trinity Pariah Club Jihei Hashiguchi Washington University Wan Japan United States

First Presbyterian seeks funds to finish new temple debt

A church committee at First Presbyterian works among members to raise about $65,000 to complete the payment on the Seventh avenue and Marion street church. The new church and grounds cost roughly $275,000 funded by selling the old a avenue premises. Pastor Rev. M. A. Matthews aims to clear the debt and use the new edifice soon.

First Presbyterian Church Seventh Av Marion St M.A. Matthews Occu

Corporate filings list Seattle and Spokane companies with new capital

Star Special Service reports in Olympia the secretary of state records several corporations: Schwatachild & Sulzburger of Seattle, $10,000. Silvertip Consolidated Mining and Smelting of Spokane, $1,000,000. Kirki and Jeanita Land Company of Seattle, $50,900. Florence Rae Copper Company of Seattle, $1,000,000. Pacific Steel and Wire Company of California admitted to business. William Cart Zutt, J. W. Osborne, L. Blaine Osborne, D. R. Classow named as principals. Winfield B. Smith of Seattle designated state agent.

Olympia Corporation Secretary of Schwatachild & Sulzburger Company Seattle J. & Metsey Hubert Stone BE. A. Lundberg Silvertip Consolidated Mining of and Smelting Company Spokane William Cart Zutt J. W. Osborne L. Blaine Osborne D. R. Classow Kirki and Jeanita Land Company A. B. Howell Stephen J. Weeks William Thaanum Florence Rae

Special One Way Rates Offered for Western Travel

The Oregon Railway and Navigation Company offers fall colonist rates from Chicago to the West during September and October. Prices listed include Chicago to St Louis 33 dollars, to Omaha Kansas City and Missouri River Ports 25.09 dollars. Deposits are taken at the Union Ticket Office, 608 First Ave. Elita is the General Agent.

Oregon R. ER. & Nav. Co Chicago St Louis Omaha Kansas City Missouri River Union Ticket Office E. E. Elita Gen

Defense of Melody Choir will sought in probate case

Charlies E. Horton and James Moran executors of Melody Choirs estate asked the superior court yesterday for funds to defend the will. The estate is valued at about 116200 and directs all property toward a tomb for Choir and his dog. Choirs mother, described as feeble minded, is pursuing a share through a guardian.

Melody Choir Charlies E. Horton James Moran Choir

Insurance agent finds no policy for deceased Logan

Co B Fell of Prudential confirms C. B. Logan found dead between Hillman City and Graham Station carried no policy. Logan applied Oct 3 the date of his alleged will, but no action was taken and no premiums were paid. Logan’s will divides the $2,500 life policy among various bequests.

Fell Prudential Insurance Co Logan Hillman City Graham Station

Court-advised Eaton warrants total 4060 dollars

County Treasurer Matt H. Gormley states no payout will occur until court or the provoking attorney approves. The warrants, including accrued interest, total 4060 dollars.

Matt H. Gormley Eaton

Grand Camp of Arctic Brotherhood Set for Ta coma Dates

Delegates met at the Alaska club after a preliminary session to plan attendance for the Grand Camp to be held in Ta coma on November 7 8 and 9 this year.

The Arctic Brotherhood Tacoma Alaska Club

Army Deserters Sentenced and Divorce Appeal Dropped

Joseph Lavie a deserter from Vancouver barracks received 18 months hard labor on Alcatraz Island. Private Eugene Mouth deserter from Ft. Colombia to forfeit 10 dollars per month from pay for four months. The countess Anna Robinson of Minneapolis had her appeal against divorce dismissed. Public notices include rent at Piper and 1034 Secondady.

Joseph KE. Lavie Vancouver Barracks Alcatras Island Eugene Mouth Colombia Moat Edinburgh Roslyn Mies Anna Robinson Minneapolia

Winth Ward meeting backs city charter amendment

A Winth Ward meeting approved a proposed city charter amendment. The plan would require the mayor and department heads to meet monthly to discuss city affairs. Councilman Murphy, a member of the ward committee, will be asked to support the amendment.

nWinth WEA Murphy Vow

Turbulent Tacoma politics flare as mayoral race heats up

Reports from Tacoma describe Republican efforts to back Allen Mason for mayor as Chehalis county showcases at the auto fair. Meanwhile Kent Mayor Bower resigns effective November 1 and several incumbents decline re election leaving a full council ballot. An Aberdeen German Rudolph Alterman is found dead under suspicious circumstances.

Chas. Rh. Wilson Aberdeen Padgett Tacoma Allen Mason Chehalis County Aot O P.B Vancouver Bingham Anacortes Everett Bower Kent Rudolph Alterman

Chief of Police Against It

San Francisco reports possible prosecution of Chief Bigey for issuing orders to disarm United Railroads employees. He admits fear of initiating indiscriminate searches. Patrolmen have previously searched workers without finding concealed weapons. The United Railroads law department weighs charges, with action possible within days.

United Press San Francisco Bigey U Uing United Railroads Miggy United Railroads Law Department

British Columbia Merchant Released After $4500 Timber Dispute

Hoala Bull, a wealthy BC merchant, was arrested by local police and charged with stealing several thousand dollars from Indian timber cruiser George Myers. He was released after posting $4,500 to the complainant, the amount alleged to be due in a timber land sale dispute.

Hoala Bull British Columbia George Myers

Timberland magnate buys Boleduck Hot Springs site

Michael Karlow of Seattle Timberland Company purchased the Boleduck Hot Springs in the Olympic range along with 420 acres of dense timberland. Reported price is said to be around 50 dollars per acre, though figures vary.

Michael Karlow Seattle Boleduck Olympic Range

Optical ad urging strain relief and comfort

Have the strain removed before serious trouble develops. We are spectaliata and can make your eyes comfortable. Schuchard Optical Co. 1207 Second Ave.

Schuchard Optical Co

Tramp Steals From Wilburton Saloonkeeper on Departure

An ungrateful tramp who spent days in Wilburton left town after saving money and then stole $50 and a phonograph from Antone Sutro, the local saloonkeeper.

Wilburton Antone Sutro

King County Good Roads Club Plans Saturday Meeting

A meeting of the King County Good Roads club is being arranged for Saturday at the Chamber of Commerce. State Highway Commissioner Snow will give the address on road work in the state. The notice ends with unclear advertising lines.

King County Good Roads Club Chamber of Commerce Snow

Body Believed Found in Harlem River

In New York on October 23, authorities believe the body recovered from the Harlem river is Mrs. Clifford Hartridge wife of a former counsel for Harry K. yaw. Her husband and mother have not identified the remains at the morgue, with apparent indifference noted. A French carpenter seen in street attire stands by as detritus of a fragmented report circulates. The Washington Fire has been admitted in Louisiana.

New York Clifford Hartridge Harry K. Yaw Harlem

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