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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1907
Page
7
The readable fragments describe a local event with unspecified details. Names, places, or dates are partially evident but not clear enough to confirm outcomes or stakes. The item remains an incomplete notice with missing context.
A Vacaville report describes tensions as Japanese fruit pickers undercut wages and threaten white laborers. Local ranchers recall pay rising from 12 a month to 1 75 daily, with Japanese workers sending substantial earnings back to Japan.
Sept 10 notes on the Ballard club’s market site decision for Ward 12 near Broadway. Officials discussed a temporary market and a two year rental plan, with Cox offering a site and Rexinger’s plan evaluated. Also elected were a football manager Milton Ervin and a club organizer for the Market project. The Gridley entertainment at Presbyterian church benefits Sunday school, and water rents for Ballard are due July through November at Seattle City Hall.
Auburn notes report Senator Knickerbocker’s tip sparked businessmen to form The Auburn Commercial Club with Robert Neileon as president, Geo Meade as secretary, and J J Ollmore as treasurer. They plan to boost Auburn as locals attend Pacific City church dedication and a new $1,500 church building will serve as a temporary public school. The Chicago Milwaukee St Paul railway has a large force of workers in the area.
A brief from a historical page notes workers named Tren and Horoes actively performing their respective crafts at a specific location. The report highlights skilled labor and local trade activity without additional context or dates.
A crowded market this morning with buyers and sellers and wagons on both sides. Prices remained steady with rapid disposal of butter and eggs and limited changes overall. Notable quotes include live spring chickens 50 cents each and cucumbers 19 to 10 cents per dozen, with fruits and vegetables showing varying scarcity and steady rates.
This notice lists multiple couples from Seattle and nearby locales being issued marriage licenses. Names include Charign EB Porret and Ann Jane Croft. Claude V Jenka and Vivienne M Keller. Arvid Strand and Antonia Sjogren. and several others with ages and cities such as Everett Seattle Geattle Milford Neb Kent Auburn and more. Some entries note registrations in Seattle with spouses and ages.
The register lists several deaths including Shields M F Shields aged 4906 Woodland Park with Sept 6 date, Slatter Mra M N Slatter aged 43 from Providence hospital Aug 28, Rice Morrin Rice aged 23 from Providence hospital Sept 6, Hantoon O Hantoon aged 29 from Wayside Emergency hospital and Nakayama M Nakayama aged 17 from 600 Jackson St.
A one year old boy, Andrew Dacan, was injured when he was jostled onto a streetcar track by a moving Heacon Hill car No. 2 at Eleventh Street near 11:30 AM. His left leg was crushed above the ankle and internal injuries are feared. he was taken to Seattle Royal Hospital for treatment.
William Drount, who shot Marty Lewis during a quarrel at N. McKinnon’s grading camp at Spencer and Pacific, faces trial this afternoon before Judge Morrie on a charge of assault with intent to commit murder.
The Seattle Pure Food Show opens this evening under the Central Labor Council at Dreamland rink Seventh Avenue and Union Street. The rink houses many booths by local merchants and exhibitors with preparations for large crowds. Doors open at 7 o'clock.
On the front, the schooner Roosevelt unloads 35,000 pounds of halibut at Chippeck docks amid reports of rough weather on the banks. The steamship Dolphin sails tonight for Skagway with full cargo and passengers. Yosemite arrived from San Francisco to Tacoma after discharging inward freight. Harold le Kumle yard fitted for a Her ing sea cruise in November. Humboldt to arrive from Bringway with freight and passengers tomorrow. City of Puebla sails Friday morning due to one day delay.
Steamship Dolphin sails at 9 o'clock tonight for Skagway carrying a full cargo and 80 passengers. Northbound travelers rush to reach the interior before the season ends, with many exploiting the near-final opportunity for travel.
The Columbia Improvement club wins active support for a branch library to open around October 1 in the old town hall. Real estate dealers report a notable rise in activity as the agitation gains momentum and business improves.
The late woman with a top heavy large hat can find comfort in a chic Paris model that is as fashionable as the larger hat. Feathers flowers and velvet are needed to craft this charming design and it remains one of the smartest imported items of the season.
A brief report states an acquaintance vanished during the night taking $10.25 while the benefactor slept, suggesting a nighttime escape through a window.
The city comptroller introduced an ordinance to call for bids on a $75,000 bond issue for the Thirteenth ward. The city may need to extend credit if bonds are sold, since one section of the city cannot vote a bond issue.
The British salvage steamer Salvor is expected in port this evening towing the steam schooner Santa Barbara. Santa Barbara struck a sunken rock in Active Pass Sunday afternoon and kept her pumps manned continually to stay afloat.
Chicago tale of Anna Bewerly Pease daughter-in-law of Jim Pease ex sheriff and millionaire politician. She cleans the criminal court for $5 a month after divorcing William Pease and raising her son. She saves to educate Jim Pease Jr. despite hardship and hopes for the future.
Boise, Idaho. A stir grows over Pinkerton agency charges tied to the Pettibone and Moyer cases after a detailed state expense account from the Steunenberg assassination era reveals a $29,000 Pinkerton bill. Items include incidental expenditures, cigars for detective McParland, and funds to a Western Federation defense group.
United States officials weigh British criticism of Washington over restraining anti Oriental protests. Baron Ishii of Japan travels to the Pacific coast amid fears of mob action as anti Japanese feeling grows in Canada and Britain. The piece notes Vancouver hosts hostility toward Japanese and predicts media reaction in Japan.
Four trains behind schedule across the Northern Pacific and Great Northern were listed late at the Union depot. Delays ranged from 30 minutes to 19 hours 45 minutes, with specifics for Great Northern No. 1, No. 3, Northern Pacific No. 3, and No. 104 Portland Tacoma Seattle train all noted.
William Reed, sued by Maud J. Arnt for attempted assault false imprisonment and defamation, moves to dismiss citing a technical clause. Reed, from California via Oregon and Washington RR condemnation, argues non resident status blocks suit. Judge Lauisbury leaves for Calgary farm. clocked climate seal may delay. Arnt's lawyers vow to oppose the tactic and a vigorous fight is expected.
Renton town council backed by leading citizens advocates locating a principal sub station here. city may establish a municipal light plant as management aims to sell power to Seattle for higher revenue. Cedar river flood walls on Wilkame street to cost about 300 dollars. Thomas J Retin of Union Savings issues 1000 copies of a 36 page banking and business methods souvenir. Renton Independent Telephone installs five telephones for municipal use including mayor health office authorities police judge and night marshal.
Georgetown reports Sunday evening activity involving Police Officer T. B. with details limited to the initial notice of an event in the city. No further facts are provided in the readable text.
Fine issued to a man who gave the name Robert Weeber for speeding in an automobile. Weeber, formerly a bartender, now claims to be a commission man on Western avenue. City attorney suggested applying the full speed limit after learning the occupation. In Georgetown a commission man is described as analogous to a thief.
United Press reports a continuing massacre in Lodz with 11 killed and 14 injured as the violence against Jews unfolds in the Polish city.
Taylor's Mill September 10. Rainier Beach Lumber Co. received a new locomotive from Lima Ohio on Monday. It is a Shea design costing 5500 and placed on its logging road from Mercer Slough to the heavy timber.
A petition circulated in Hillman City asks the council to plank West Main Street from Rainier Avenue to the county road. The document is being signed by many residents.
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