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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1907
Page
7
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The text alleges Aion Pacific has halted work between this city and Portland affecting vacation plans and delays. It claims the company reduced its workforce and questions if Harriman's influence is seen in delays of extensions in the northwest.
An unclear report outlines a complaint against a barber shop owner over an advertised charge. Deputy Witham notes the incident involved a customer named McLain of Bremerton and a $1.56 bill. Authorities mention plans to stamp out graft and issue a complaint.
A cluttered list shows Hack Joeh Perkins, Hazel Kieke, and The Green Wader Two Fis Mt at the Lyric, plus Billie Lois and Marie Anderson in skits at the Odeon. Star acts at the Lois M and Luna Park are advertised with open Saturdays and new vaud programs.
International Textbook Company of Pennsylvania sues Seattle in federal court to test an ordinance and halt distribution of espoulara. The action aims to challenge city authority and determine the ordinance’s reach.
The state railroad commission encounters a hurdle in probing actual railroad construction costs. The commission notes that many of the key figures who influenced early and recent projects are now deceased, complicating the investigation.
August brought below average temperatures in Seattle with a mean of 61 degrees, 3 degrees cooler than normal, and the lowest August since 1896 aside from an earlier bad August. The month ranged from 47 to 79 degrees, 5 clear days, 16 partly cloudy and 19 cloudy, with 0.80 inches of rain totaling 33 percent above August norms. The report notes rain occurred on several days and mentions forthcoming Star articles by Gilson Gardner on rising living costs.
A proposal discussed by Georgetown council suggests paving without a concrete base. A speaker claims sand alone suffices and can cut paving cost by one dollar per square yard by omitting the concrete foundation.
The death of Grand Duke Nicholas is reported as a group of six officers accompany him and are expected here tomorrow. The St Petersburg Berlin express, the planned travel mode, wrecked just after midnight injuring several aboard.
A report from Lexington notes three men, William Stebensend, C. H. Kape land, and FEspeland, were fined for cruelty tied to harness chafing wounds. All defendants worked for contractor Andrew Peterson. Separate items mention rising prices and a push for electric chair capital punishment at a jailers convention in Kentucky. Uncle Joe Cannon addressed Civil War veterans in Burlington.
The interstate commerce commission will meet on September 13 in the United States district court with Franklin K. Lane presiding.
Overnight entries list for Mea describes Friday races at Meyawa with six furlongs and five furlongs sprints. Entries include two year olds three year olds and older with horse names such as Sauey M Mee Cooytua Fom et Rowe Gluckaterm Bobby Shafto Slightly Forent Rose Memorige and others. A paragraph notes the inspection bureau chief resigning and EB R Heeck appointed to oversee the bureau’s duties in California.
The market saw more ranchers than usual with limited space causing arrivals to line up along the street. Prices quoted include tomatoes 7 to 9 cents per lb, peas 3 to 5 cents, watermelons 10 cents per lb, peaches 10 to 50 cents per box, and various vegetables with onions two bunches for 6 cents. Salmon trout 12 1/8 cents per lb and halibut 9 cents per lb are listed among higher value items.
Harold W. Wood, a cigar dealer formerly at 2416 First Ave, has been missing since August 28. Police conducted a night search to locate him.
A list shows numerous names with ages and cities including Seattle Kent Kenton Mukilteo and Jordan. The entries name partners from varied locations such as Seattle Kenton Mukilteo and Hanford Cal to complete license pairings.
Murphy welcomes a son named Mitchell born Aug 29 to his wife in South Park. Ridgo reports a daughter born Aug 24 to the wife of G A Riggs in Richmond. Brighton Head and Sept 4 entries reference W J ems.
Deaths were registered today for Holt Infant Aug 28 Collins 85th Williams R W Williams 29 Sept 1 Portland Baumgartner E Baumgartner 23 Sept 1 1201 44th North Young Mary FE Young 34 Aug 20 1010 North S5th Beandette M J Beandette 1 Aug 31 1816 North 55th at Jones T K R Jones 62 Sept 1 517 West Dist at Meade J W Meade 16 Aug 27 2605 King at
A broken OCR notice lists numerous individuals with ages and dates tied to septic hospital and home locations. Entries include Bept and Sept dates, hospitals like Providence and Seattle General, and addresses such as 1120 Sturgis road and 34 Watney.
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