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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1907
Page
3
The Star theater opens new acts including a dog and cat circus, with comedy by Bonnette and Thompson and a woodwork show. In Seattle a teleview by Josh Perkins dominates Third Avenue, while the Lyric and Odeon offer comic and dramatic pieces from multiple companies.
Teal numbers indicate a feature at this bill. The Oliver presents new va a new Moving pictures and a full Hat of attractions. Luna Park offers a brown revival and Northwest crowding at the Weat Seattle resort amid a big bill.
In Olympia on September 10, corporate filings were recorded by the secretary of state. The entry lists firms including a B. R. Lumber and Shingle Co of Everett with 15000 dollars, Blackwell Lumber Co of Seattle with 10000 dollars, Western Ave Improvement Co of Seattle with 32000 dollars, and associated executives named in each filing.
J. B. Osborne the blind orator was arrested again after addressing a crowd on Pike Place and charged with obstructing the streets. Police reported maintaining public order during the incident.
In Kennydale on September 10 the only King county saloon that had stayed open on Sundays faced enforcement. Pat Co sick claimed no notice, but a deputy sheriff had warned him last Sunday to close, and the order was followed.
The note advertises artistic photographs by Hamilton Studio Cotman Building with reasonable prices. It mentions insurance companies being reflected upon in the East and praises Washington Fire's repute, though the text is fragmented and unclear.
A Seattle Star exclusive from Chim warns Japan seeks rebellion in China to fracture the empire. It recounts a Manchu governor's assassination, mass executions, and widespread unrest in the Yangtze region. Japan is seen as quietly provoking chaos to swallow China.
The markets report slow business with unchanged quotables. Fancy peaches from Wenatchee arrive, tomatoes hold firm, leafy greens, cucumbers, beans, and squash show stable demand. Poultry, eggs, and dairy show mixed but steady pricing while hay, feed, and grain costs remain firm.
A Rainier Beach logging road train derailed after running out of control on a grade near Mercer Slough. The engine and two log cars left the track at a curve, wrecking iron and wood. The engineer broke a leg. a brakeman and fireman survived. Five Japanese workers on the front car were thrown clear and uninjured.
Local advertisement from G. Brown Plumbing Co at 221 Pine Street urges homeowners to obtain estimates for plumbing and heating before starting any construction. The friendly note emphasizes fair prices and modern fixtures as key selling points.
Miss Bennett, a young woman rooming at Stewart Street, was robbed last night by a negro thug who took about 40 dollars worth of valuables. She woke in the middle of the night to the assault and robbery.
Daniel Fuhrman a specialist in tailoring notes Daniel Pullman the well known Seattle tailor at 1016 Second Ave daily grows popular with young men. He makes a specialty of staying just ahead in styles and patterns for men's suits with prices that are always moderate.
A Black resident reports a man armed with a public safety item aimed at her head. He ordered her to get under the covers and stay down, a demand she immediately obeyed. The intruder then rifled through her valuables before fleeing.
A health board backed ordinance was introduced to the city council last night to control plague spread. The measure covers docking rules for ships from infected ports and containment between port and shore, including methods of treatment and baths at the Grand Opera House.
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