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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1906
Page
3
Judge Craig acquits Y T Dawson A Welsh chief detective of Yu kon on a charge of obtaining $4000 from gamblers in 1902. The trial spanned four days with crown witnesses contradicting Tom Chisholm and Joe Clark who attacked Chisholm as a liar. Gamblers testified payment went to Chisholm but not Welsh.
Representative J. K. Ransdell, president of the rivers and harbors committee, speaks tonight on state development to city businessmen. Tomorrow he visits Bremerton with Admiral Burwell hosting. accompaniment includes Senator Piles and Representatives Humphrey and Jones and other chamber members.
W. B. Hutchison Co expands at Second and Union with a third floor showroom offering a large line of suits priced from 15 to 18 dollars. The coastal retailer promotes a broad selection and new shopping space for men choosing quality attire.
E. N. Brooks and Co presents a fine display of new fall shirts neckwear and hosiery at 1591 Second Avenue. The showroom highlights rich fabrics and modern cuts aimed at shoppers seeking updated wardrobe pieces for the season.
The Weather Director, refusing to curb rain, defends his stance against umbrellas and gum coats. He jokes that forecasting beyond 24 hours is not required by his job as storms pour down after a long dry spell. Pending more rain likely Saturday and perhaps Sunday.
Washington dispatch reports the battleships Ohio and Wisconsin leaving Chinese waters to return to the United States. The Ohio stops at Cavite and sails via the Suez Canal to Hampton Roads, while Wisconsin heads home via the Pacific route to Puget Sound Navy Yard. Heavy cruisers Virginia, Colorado, Pennsylvania and Maryland will replace Ohio and Wisconsin.
Traveling passenger agent M J Roche of the Denver Rio Grande and vice president of the American Association of Traveling Passenger Agents believes Seattle has a strong chance to secure the group’s 1908 convention. He adds the meeting here the year before the exposition would greatly advertise the fair.
A Seattle shop invites customers to call with any questions or needs, emphasizing friendly service and open lines of communication. The note highlights consistent availability and a readiness to assist.
The steam schooner Delhi built for Seattle California service by the Pacific Coast Steamship Company is nearly complete and will undertake her trial trip next week. She is expected to be loaded with a cargo for California after trial.
The Fortuna steamer offers a special rate of twenty six cents for a twenty five mile voyage around Mercury Island. Passengers can ride the route to enjoy coastal sights as schedules and piers remain stable. The offer highlights affordable travel for local residents and visitors alike.
A brief notes a display of new neckwear and haberdashery by I. N. Brooks & Co at their Becond Avenue location promising stylish fall offerings.
Fragmentary shop notice references Alaska building, Bartels Red Crom Drug Store at 610 Second Ave, hints at savings boosting bank accounts. Mentions Fountain Syringes and a Saturday proof, pricing 63e, plus garbled lines about hot water and guarantees.
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