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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1907
Page
3
City engineer department is attacked by Chairman Mullen for overpriced assessments. He argues rolls show costs far above actual work and rebates should wait until bonds are paid. Street committee delays action awaiting engineers explanation, with ordinances postponed for a week.
Legendary distance star Shrubb defends world crown in a three mile race, beating American Frank Kanaly at Celtic Park. His unorthodox fast-to-ground stride is praised by students as effective though odd. He jokes about diet and declares race day energy.
A fragment notes a September timeline in Massachusetts and a States District Attorney in Chicago discussing why immunity should not be granted. The correspondence was read by the Attorney General, who reportedly refuses to publish certain details.
A massive blaze gutted yards and a warehouse in the city causing extensive damage. Firefighters rushed to the scene as flames engulfed buildings housing Browseis and Ghent products, with losses estimated near three million dollars. No injuries reported.
Manager Armstrong of the Superiors names Bell and Wineholt as the battery for tomorrows game against Seattle high school. Agnew likely pitches for the students with Hemmenway catching. The game starts at 2 p.m. with a $150 side bet. Pinady and Woods will pitch for the Rainiers. Belford and Wineholt back the Superiors.
Daniel Fuhrman the well known Second ay tailor announces a New York shipment of fall and winter patterns in men s clothing. If you want real swell styles at moderate prices see him at once 1016 Second av.
Seattle Star reports a dramatic New York confrontation as Stuyvesant Fish accuses James Harahan and J. P. Harriman of conspiracies over Fish’s job. An adjournment fight ends with Harahan knocked down after a sharp exchange and accusations of being a tool.
Seattle to host the first water carnival at Luna Park natatorium September 12 to 16. After races and water polo, the public tanks open for a fancy dress water party with masks and costumes provided if needed. Merchants have donated prizes signaling strong local interest.
In a vivid account, Mr Fish and Harahan clash as the supposed giant foe is hauled from the Bank down Wall Street. Harahan proclaims the size and weight of the adversary, but the creature got away, leaving questions of justice and motive unsettled.
Bargains in back issues and jewelry are featured at Chicago Jewelry Co. located at 1207 Beconday. The store claims the largest assortment in the city, inviting shoppers to browse.
United Press dispatch from Jamestown Exposition shows preliminaries starting for the Amateur Athletic Union track and field meet in Norfolk Virginia. Competitors and teams from across the country gather with Western clubs backing New York Irish American and Middle West entrants while Pacific Northwest contender Dan Kelley draws notice as a top sprinter.
The Royal Human Society awarded W. S. May a certificate for conspicuous bravery in rescuing a would be suicide from drowning in the Highgate bathing pond. Since 1895 May has performed six other similar rescues. He operates a market selling fresh meats poultry and fish at 604 Secondary.
Obituary notes celebrate Adolph Wagner of Berlin University for thirty seven years as professor of jurisprudence and political economy and his fiftieth anniversary as a doctor of philosophy. European and American scientists attend as the German emperor decorates him with the Red Eagle.
A grocer offers a full refund on Schilling's Best coffee if customers are unhappy, ensuring satisfaction with breakfast purchases. The note emphasizes a friendly money-back guarantee to start the day right for families and shoppers.
The piece notes a $60 million fleet of steam yachts, with over 300 under the Lee of 88 New York Yacht Club and others for Carinthian, Marblehead, and Atlantic clubs. It cites Japan receiving trout from Colorado hatcheries and reports ocean ship length growth from 200 feet in 1440 to 1,000 feet in future designs, highlighting Lusitania and Mauritania.
A local store advertises an $18 Gloria Stradivarious violin outfit with Howard tutor, fingerboard chart, tuner, and extra strings for $7.60 as stock is cleared before moving to a new building. Other violins, mandolins, banjos and guitars are offered at substantial discounts as prices are further slashed to attract buyers.
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