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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1907
Page
7
Featherweight contenders Jack Attell and Freddie Weeks of Cripple Creek meet tonight at the Pactfle club in what is billed as a hard fought bout. Attell holds a slight betting edge at about 1 to 2, while Weeks aims to prove himself in his local debut. Referee Eco Kyeton will officiate.
Market prices today list certain goods with per box or per stalk and per pound values. Prices include cornets and other market items with figures noted in dollars and cents.
A brief market notice lists various fruit prices including waxen apples at 1.25 per box, King apples at 1.00 per box, Orcas Island applies 2.95 to 3.45 per barrel, and almonds, black walnuts and pecans priced by the pound.
The council last night passed an ordinance authorizing the Board of Public Works to oversee the construction of a new fireboat. Councillors also granted consent for the accounting firm Scott Harris to audit city records to learn the system and how city departments operate.
The regular weekly gathering of the Seattle Humane Society will be held in the Chamber of Commerce room at o'clock tonight.
After four years in Seattle as the Japanese consul M isamiden will resign and depart when his successor arrives. He will host a reception at the Washington Hotel Annex on Saturday night to honor Milado’s birthday.
Inspectors Blowart and Backus urge a downtown post office station to handle all mail for the Alilalia Oriental and business district malls. They suggest securing a site near the Union depot for the new facility and will forward the plan to Washington.
H. R. Williams, president of the Co. M. & St wl t in Washington, returned from Chicago where he conferred with President Barling. He says satisfactory progress is being made on the line to the coast.
Many shingle mills across the state plan to close for the winter though stockpiles are light and prices higher than a year ago, signaling a slowing season for the lumber trade and potential impacts on builders and suppliers.
W. Marvin, Frank Smith, Charles Anderson and James Miller were taken into custody during a raid Saturday night. Authorities did not release further details about charges or location.
An advertisement promotes a guaranteed furnace for 866 dollars at G. H. Woodhouse Co. located at 112 University, inviting customers to heat their homes.
In police court yesterday two defendants admitted gambling charges tied to Vic's case and were each fined 60.
Decrees of appropriation signed yesterday by Federal Judge C. H. Hanford in the condemnation case of the Oregon and Washington Railroad Company versus Martha A and M L Hamilton and Walter and Sybil The damages total 58523.68 across the two suits.
Representative Humphrey addressed the Seattle Commercial Club last night and Congressman Jones will speak at the next meeting. Resolutions roasting railway corporations and corporate wealth were prepared and directed to President Roosevelt and the Interstate Commerce Commission, but an overwhelming vote decided to withhold the matter for the present.
A man was sentenced to 30 days in jail by Judge Gordon after stealing a leg of chicken from an open house. The incident occurred yesterday in a Washington style Matson setting.
W Y J Acton former Uremerton mayor and apothecary disappeared from home with his wife and two children amid rumors of a romance. He sold his drug store, gathered cash, and left two weeks ago. Creditors threaten to claim the home for about $2,000 in unpaid accounts.
McDonald told Judge George that an auto driven by Fran Hell struck his fence causing injuries to the barrier yesterday morning. The case was heard in court where compensation or settlement details were discussed.
The first recital directed by David C. Beheets at Capitol Hill Conservatory of Music was held last night at Madison. The event featured a program by the conservatory and showcased local musicians.
Local plumbing and heating service Brown Plumbing Co advertises at 221 Pine with emphasis on correctness and price visibility.
FF Wittler claims the city abandoned a street plan on Magnolia Way causing damage to his James at property. He built a hotel on the proposed boulevard grade four and a half feet below the street line and seeks 12 820 87 dollars in compensation from the council.
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