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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1907
Page
8
Fugitive Paddy Morris escaped a 63 day sentence by leaping a 40 foot embankment behind the new View near South and Tile yesterday afternoon. A heavy pair of irons bound his right leg, but he fled as officers quickly trailed him into the woods before he vanished.
Warner, a cigar stand receiver at 2416 First Ave, stopped an eight year old burglar yesterday afternoon as Teddy Niter of North Seattle fled with goods. Patrolman Hineker took the boy to the station where he confessed but gave no plan for the loot. Warner chose not to press Charges in juvenile court and the boy was sent home with an officer.
No blame assigned after a fatal fire in Shelton Washington that killed 17 people. Coroner's investigation continues as additional persons are listed missing. names include Nels Kauntz of Port Townsend and W F Bronza.
William Murray was fined $25 in Judge Gordon's court yesterday after ice officers stated he drove a Japanese family from their home in an alleged effort to settle an old score with Mongolian race members.
Wheeling West Virginia September tenth report says Alfred Parker a clerk was arrested yesterday on suspicion of stealing a large number of postage stamps. He is said to have sold stamps in three and four dollar lots. Roosevelt apoyo position noted in the Republican convention coverage from the same dispatch.
Georgia anti saloon league led push for dry law as Hardeman Covington bill passes despite opposition from Savannah clearing house and seaport towns. Gov Hoke Smith signs, taking effect January 1. Maine Kansas and Georgia now dry with others watching regional moves toward prohibition.
The special committee discusses increases for mayor and council salaries, corporate rights to build plants for public improvement materials, expanded public works board, and changes to local improvement districts. Opinions split on timing and scope, with plans to meet nightly or delay meetings until November.
Aberdeen Sept 16 Prosecuting Attorney Honer orders dance hall owners to close Saturday for all time marking the end of the nuisance at Grays Harbor following a city county agreement to curb disturbances and illegal activity.
French, a farmer of 116 Maynard Ave, and William Jett, a carpenter of 10607 Weller St, were arrested last night on wife beating charges. Neighbors had beaten Jett before officers reached the scene and took him to the police station.
Victor H. Beckman, secretary of the Pacific Coast Lumber Manufacturers' association, cites daily trade reports showing mills suffer from lack of care and a threatened rise in freight charges. The loss to the state is estimated at more than $50,000 annually.
Judge Albertson ordered Prneet Reigh admitted to Stella Coom Insane Asylum after his devotion to a new faith was cited as the cause of his insanity.
Josh Pureah a year old boy died after a week in Pacific hospital from injuries when struck by a Cedar of car. He lived with his parents at 2119 Third ay in Cedar.
Baba Bharati, a Hindu sage in Seattle, predicts a great war in 1915 between Japan and China uniting to assault the world. He says the Occident’s hostility toward the Orient will trigger the clash and that guns will be more powerful than any seen, leaving destruction in their wake.
Reverend J P D Llwyd of Mt Marks Episcopal Church will leave Seattle on September 12 for a six month journey to Europe. He is a library commission member and secured the leave of absence last night. He plans to return to Seattle around April 1. Citizens in Lakeside and Claremont additions southeast Seattle petition city council to buy and absorb the private water works into the municipal system.
P. C. Cusick who ran a Kennydale saloon was fined 45 dollars in superior court yesterday for selling liquor on Sunday. London plans a dream exhibition next February featuring dresses furs and laces valued at not less than 100000 pounds.
The Costume and Swit Section showcases tailored gowns in imported broadcloths and French broadcloths in stripes checks and plains. Coats vary from long to short with velvet collars bone buttons and fancy braids, with pastille shades rising in popularity. Prices cited include a chic suit at 39.50 a 47.50 walking suit and 75.00 olive green broadcloth with rich trim. Other suits range 65.00 67.50 and higher.
Fall models include street evening and rain coats with new sleeve and shoulder designs. Tight fitting options expand, with broad assortment of wraps and caracul garments in vivid colors and novelty stripes. Evening coats start at 27.50, caracul coats range 35 to 75, all lined with silk braid trimming.
The article showcases the season’s waists emphasizing Silk Waists with tailored plaid effects and a display of lace and linen styles. It notes Japanese sleeve influences, silk and lace combinations, and a special import of fine French hand made waists with Irish crochet Cluny and Valenciennes laces and hand beadwork.
A damaged OCR tale of No 761 the switch engine driven to revenge after a boxcar romance ends in a fiery wreck. Dan Horrigan witnesses the tragedy as a mogul bound west collides with the enraged locomotive.
Berlin reports Germany has flown its first air warship. The massive craft, named Groas after the inventor Captain Groas, is kept under tight military guard. The craft performed evolutions and landed in orderly fashion, armed with two quickfire machine guns and a night searchlight, crewed by six men plus the aeronaut.
The piece urges making hay in the sun to stock for winter and old age. It advises saving a small amount weekly, noting savings grow quickly with a reliable plan. It mentions earning 4 percent interest, compounded twice yearly, starting with a small amount. It also notes languages spoken: German, Swedish and Norwegian.
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