Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Seattle Star in Seattle, Washington

We have 1,702,578 pages in Washington

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 25 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Sep 09, 1907

Page

8

Humor and Pathos in Woman Smugglers Held by Detroit Agent

Detroit Aug. 9 exclusive service describes Daisy Zuckrieger a U S customs agent at the international ferry dock who detects women smugglers. She questions dutiable goods and conducts private searches revealing both funny and poignant items including a baby’s toy box and a concealed rose bouquet.

Seattle Star Detroit Daisy Zuckrieger Zuckriege United States Customs Department International Ferry Dock Canada Uncle Sam Miss Zuckrieger Bam Zuckriegel

Bon Marche Notion Sale Highlights Knitting and Haberdashery

A historical sale list from Bon Marche showcases knitting silks at 40c and 10c, cable cords, hair accessories, hooks and eyes, corset laces, braid and trim items, pearl buttons, hair nets, and hair pins. It catalogues assorted sizes and colors with several items priced per piece or per dozen, reflecting a broad haberdashery assortment.

Arrest of Samuel D McCready for obtaining money under false pretenses

Samuel D McCready, a salesman from Denver, was arrested last night by Detectives Byrne and Philips on a warrant signed by Gilbert of the Stetson apartments. He is charged with passing a $122.60 check to a person named CneCK.

Samuel D. McCready Byrne Philips On Gilbert Stetson Horenav McCready Denver

Public Market Priced Steady with Declines Across Produce

The public market is less crowded than Saturday with slight price declines and steady sales. Items listed include Eye lettuce at 40¢, tomatoes 4¢ per lb, cucumbers 10¢ per dozen, prunes 5¢ per jar, apples $1.26 per unit, and various fruits and vegetables with assorted per unit or per box prices.

Eye

Continuance Sought in Pettibone Trial and Tacoma Labor Picnic

United Press reports the state seeks a continuance of the Pettibone trial citing the Horah case. Judge Wood to decide tomorrow. Labor Day picnic postponed by rain now set for next Sunday at Pleasant Beach with possible Tacoma union participation. Monterey mine disaster claims twenty seven burned and many injured at the Experanza property.

United Press Boise Sept Pettibone Wood Pleasant Beach Tacoma Monterey Mexico Experanza

France and Spain Occupy Morocco Seizure of Ports Reported

United Press dispatch says France and Spain move to occupy all Moroccan sea ports provoking fears of further Christian and Jewish attacks along coast towns. Sultans depart Fes and Marrakesh leading armies as Morocco's monarchy fate nears decision.

France Spain Fes Moroes Morocco

Salemy Jane at Lana Park Caps a Melodramatic Show

Amusements column praises Salemy Jane as a strong melodrama with vivid California themes and a capable cast led by Jew Arebett. It notes the tale of vigilantes and lynching amid a tense romance and credits the production for its contrast to modern stage fare. Also mentions Uncle Josh Perkins at Seattle Theater delivering familiar humor to amusement seekers.

Kentucky Bach Cynte Jew Arebett Balomy Jane Lana Park Josh Perkins Seattle

Under Two Flags and Teeny Weesy Bring Big Week at Local Theaters

Yesterday two shows drew strong crowds as the Taylor company presented Under Two Flags at the Taylor headquarters with Laurette Taylor as Cigarette and Frederick Clark as Moyablew. The Zinn Myateal Comedy Co returned to the Lyric with Teeny Weesy, a top bill from their prior city engagements.

Oulda Teony Weery Zinn Myateal Comedy Co Lyric Theater Tta

Telegraphers insist both unions must grant demands

Striking telegraphers report solid information that Western Union and Postal Telegraph have supposedly agreed to combine, with Postal Telegraph taking on the telegraphers’ demands and Western Union continuing the fight. Locally no change in the strike status. workers will not return until both firms concede.

Western Union Postal Telegraph Companies Postal Telegraph Company

Proud of Record Arrest Reveals Local Quarrel Over Wine Bill

HU. C. Lee was arrested for drank and disorderly conduct after a quarrel at a south end resort over a wine bill. He confessed to Detective Tennant that he had filled almost every bill in the criminal calendar except murder, boasting of past shoplifting and pickpocketing. Lee was taken to a cell.

HU. C. Lee Doom South End Tennant Lee

Markets Report From Gennes Creamery and Local Produce

The morning market shows butter dropping to 4 cents per pound as supply outpaces demand and prices ease. Grapes arrive from San Francisco with a brisk demand, while onions, lettuce, beets, cucumbers, and many fruits and vegetables move at varied local prices. Livestock and seafood items such as live hens and halibut are listed with multiple price points across the market, reflecting a broad assortment of regional produce and goods.

Gennes Creamery San Francisco

Frederick & Nelson Rugs See Sealed Velvet Patterns On Sale

Frederick Nelson offers five seamless velvet rug patterns in vivid colors to attract shoppers. A window display highlights tan and green Oriental motifs plus two-tone green and red effects with floral designs. Special price available tomorrow.

Special Bed Sets Offer on Dimities and Taffetas

Several popular dimities taffetas and tern fabrics have been made into Bed Sets in every workroom. These sets will be sold tomorrow at special prices making them strong values for buyers.

Bed Sets Offer High-Quality Figured Muslin Collection

Offering bed sets at 2.95 dollars featuring figured muslin fabric full size deep valance and bolster sham included.

High Quality Bed Sets with Full Size Taffeta Valance

Bed sets priced at 4.95 feature full size frames, taffeta material, valance, and shams. Special offers emphasize complete bedding ensembles in a single purchase.

Heating Stoves On Sale Now For Early Buyers

Heating stoves are now on sale in the Stove Section. Buy now to avoid delays later as the rush grows. Skilled mechanics are available to install stoves and ensure proper setup.

The Genuine Beckwith Round Oak Heating Stove

The Genuine Beckwith Round Oak Heating Stove has led the market for over thirty years due to durability economy and careful construction. It is advertised as the standard by which all other stoves are judged with many imitations on the market and is sold in Seattle and vicinity.

Seattle America

Agricultural Commodity Prices and Feed Purchases Noted

Scrambled OCR lists varied farm goods and rough price quotes. Items include barley feed and alfalfa hay, oats and wheat by the ton, meals and grits with ton prices around two dollars per unit, plus miscellaneous feed products and regional price notes.

Whitson to Preside in Borah's Case

Spokane September 6 Senator Borah faces trial for alleged land frauds with Judge Edward Whitson of Spokane presiding. The term opens at Boise on September.

Whitson Borah Star Specie Service Spokane Senator Borah Edward Whitson Boise

Ships Sail Tonight To Valdez Seward And Skagway

On the front page steamship Yucatan departs tonight bound for Valdez and Seward with full cargo and passengers. City of Beattle leaves Pier B for Skagway with freight and travelers. Steamship Dolphin arrived yesterday from Skagway and will depart tomorrow for the return trip. The launch Missouri, found adrift Saturday, has been claimed by J B Beal who says it slipped its moorings.

Yucatan Valdex Seward City of Beattle Skagway Missouri J. 8. Beal

Socialist Demonstration Free Ida Hagrett in Spokane

Two thousand socialists stormed the Spokane city jail demanding the release of Mrs. Ida Hagrett who had been arrested for talking on the street. She was released on twenty six dollar bonds and led a triumphant march through the city’s main streets.

Star Spokane Ida Hagrett Socialista

Reynolds to address Chamber on Alaska Home railway benefits

H. D. Reynolds will speak at the Chamber of Commerce regular meeting about the benefits Seattle will gain from the Alaska Home railway.

H. D. Reynolds Chamber of Commerce Seattle Alaska Home Railway

Carriers Elect Officers at National Letter Carriers Meeting

Canton Ohio September 9 W B Kelley of Brooklyn elected president of the National Letter Carriers association St Paul will host the next annual meeting next year.

Canton W. B. Kelley Brooklyn National Letter Carriers Association St. Paul

Police hunt for burglar identity after morgue denial

Sgt Tennant clings to Whitey Collins theory but Mayfield, a city worker, is later identified as the man who claimed to be Collins. The unknown burglar, shot by Detective Barbee at the Butler hotel, is now suspected to be Collins, with hotel witnesses recognizing the body and photos sent to other police for identification. The deceased is described as a first class thief active around New England hotel.

Tennant Barbee Butler Hotel Whitey” Collins California Whitey Collins Mayfield New England

High Price for Being Sick in Spokane

In Spokane the cost of medical service is rising as physicians plan to increase house call fees from two dollars fifty cents to four dollars and night calls from five dollars to six dollars, signaling higher patient charges for in-home care.

Spokane Sept

Also Mentioned on This Page

Detroit Custom House Notion Sale Hemminway Clinton Mascot Monarch Kleinert’s Kleinert Colbata Buster Brown Dolly Varden Bon Marche Central Labor Council Dreamland Rink Tsemarche Bad Cneck United Prec Salemy Jane New York Balomy Jane Meyer-Toner Piano Co Union Street Odeon Mina Lois Feurt Ptar Thia Lota Theater Thio Pantages Family Musec Musee The Oliver Calihornie Ibe Vabheer Tliet Branne Ummer Aguaghes Oregon Washington Bartern Weite Ares Masters Drotlers Eigen Doe Anal Vortland' Cement Chafornia Per Trott Appice Case Rocky Ford Grantoréa Mente Frederick & Nelson, Inc Beckwith Frederick & Nelson Pier 2 Battieshiia DE Luxe Nw DE Luxe Optical Co, Inc Fashion” Center Novelty Cloak & Swit Co Hunter's Baltimore Keystone H. L. Klein Walt James ST John C. Walling CO M Talking Machines Seaview Ing Berry West & Wheeler Colman Tailore Chi Bethy
Search Courier

Search the Seattle Star Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Seattle Star?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication