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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1908
Page
7
A hunter named Welsh tracked a bear in Matequi wood and killed an elderly man by accident. The incident occurred when the old man moved in a bush line, revealing the fatal outcome only upon stepping closer to the scene.
Lilienthal, president of a California bank and a prominent Pacific coast figure, died tonight from injuries sustained when a car collision occurred during a return trip from a war prisefight.
United Press dispatch reports the death of John Kenealy, noted Irish patriot, near Cork in 1937. Born in 1867, he spent years abroad before returning to the United States and settling in Portland then traveling to Australia, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and a dry goods house.
Nave the steamboat attracted attention at the Lesch wharf by a revolver and an attempted assault on Captain Charles Kall at Cyrene. He was fined $25 and costs by the police court for carrying concealed weapons. in default he was jailed. Separate notes mention a potential murder involving Karl Mood and a fire caused by a defective flue. Also referenced is Nick Pergotene facing embezzlement charges with the Spokane bank and a state marshal’s arrest.
Board discussed constructing ten of three new libraries to meet material needs at a special meeting held yesterday led by Sheard. no definite action was recorded.
Mr Randall, general secretary of the Epworth League, states that next Saturday will see a convention session. The gathering aims to organize for the 1909 International Epworth League meeting, with Saratoga and other cities hosting the event.
Bank clearings show Beattie and Tacoma figures with cautionary totals. The data lists figures such as 1 767 198 44 for Beattie and 766 493 00 for Tacoma, alongside Portland and other entries with varying cents.
In Vernon on September 10 officials note that the Beattie and Condensed Mik have progressed in a local purchase deal. The matter concerns the transfer of certain interests in the city’s industrial interests amid ongoing negotiations.
A fragmented note indicates a gathering on Second and Third Avenues near Pike toward Friday evening. It mentions MG Lumber and wider district information, but details remain unclear due to damaged text.
The local Labor Union of Ravalli and Sanders counties announced on September 16 that a planned four-site lumber workers gathering would be canceled. Details remain sparse and no reschedule was provided.
A brief note on fishing for salmon at A Leay highlights gear such as spoons hooks and trolling methods. The fragment suggests practical tips and equipment used by anglers seeking salmon.
Captain Henry Lindstrom of the Northland stories a voyage with Capt Amatdeon aboard the schooner Sea. He notes a country rich in wort and furs and plans outfitting a new expedition to the region, the Northwest Passage area visited by few before. Lindstrom earned a medal from the King of Norway for botanical specimens collected during the voyage. The Northland arrived from Ketchikan via Nanaimo carrying 600 tons of coal for Frank Waterhouse & Co to Pier 6.
W. W. Beck presented two park sale proposals to the Seatte park commission. One offer covered the entire Ravenna Park at 150000 dollars with 10000 down and 5000 yearly payments, the other sought the park ravine and five adjoining acres for 100000 dollars. The commission will deliberate further at a follow up meeting next Wednesday.
Returns show Forty-third district Ole Hanson 1334 and P Metania 981. Forty-fourth district J A Ghent 72 and James A Wetr 687. Forty-fifth district Frank H Renick 663 and W Jeffries 606. Geo R Tennant 1548 and John A Whaley. Forty-seventh district Frank C Jackson 1867 and Albert H Beebe 1867.
The longshoremen's union of Seattle failed to discharge cargo from Olson & Mahoney after a meeting of the Shipping association and dock operators. A gang of 20 workers was replaced by strikebreakers at Pier 7 to clear space for the cargo and the vessel sailed for Tillamook after towing the schooner Sausalita.
The corporations committee of the city council yesterday held a hearing into charges against the Seattle, Renton & Southern by A. V. Bouillon, superintendent of public utilities, and will set a date to hear arguments on the evidence. Bouillon recommends revoking the franchise for failure to meet requirements.
September sale offers Beech Peninsula Heater models in 17 inch to 25 inch sizes. Prices range from 7.50 for 17 inch, to 9.50 for 19 inch, 11.00 for 21 inch, 12.50 for 23 inch, and 13.50 for 25 inch, featuring polished steel body and cast iron components.
A catalog of home heating stoves lists the Oak Coal Heater with 10-inch firepot at 8 dollars. The same stove with 12-inch and 14-inch firepots costs 11 and 12.50 dollars respectively. The Merit Heating Stove offers 17 to 21-inch firepots with varying prices and a cottage heater featuring a mica door and nickel finish.
September sale price lists the Franklin Heater for coal with an 11 inch firepot and a handsome parlor stove suitable for siting rooms and dining rooms. Draw center stoking grate. 12 inch firepot priced at 16 dollars and 14 inch firepot at 17.50 dollars.
The notice lists September sale prices for wood heating appliances. The 18 inch Dandy airtight heater with swing top and cast iron features is offered at 4.75, with 21 inch, 5.25, 24 inch, 6.00, and 26 inch, 7.00. A star bedroom heater, 18 inch, sheet-iron airtight stove, priced at 1.00, designed for small bedrooms.
Mrs. Charlotte Mattson a longtime Pacific coast resident died at Port Blakeley aged 54 Her husband Captain J A Mattison was a well known figure in early days They came to the coast aboard the Harvest Home which was wrecked in the Oregon coast years ago
Word reaches David Weddle of 213 Secondly of his mother Mrs Mary B Weddle who died in Conconully Okanogan county on September 1 from bronchitis. She was the mother of four children, three of whom survive.
Mayor Miller received a letter from two Hawick Minnesota boys asking him to find their father who left home. The note expresses how much they miss their papa and includes a small plea.
Seattle announces a new refrigerating company to sell cold storage via a pipeline proposed to run beneath city streets. The Seattle Refrigerating company aims to deliver chilled product directly through the underground line.
Rear Admiral R C Hollyday of the United States Navy visits Bremerton for Navy Yard plans and a new dry dock. The Rainier Club hosts a Seattle Chamber trustees banquet with Senator Piles and Congressman Panera speaking and Captain John A Rogers to respond to a toast.
The body of 74 year old R. J. Phillips of Georgetown was recovered yesterday from the Duwamish River by his daughter Mrs. Henry Clausen. Phillips who was partially blind is believed to have missed his footing while stepping into a boat.
George W Seavey, who died recently in the city, lived in Seattle for 55 years after crossing the plains in 1849 and arriving here in the early 1850s. Funeral services were held on September 6 with interment at Lake View cemetery.
R. H. Jennings a cook was arrested today by Patrolman White on a charge of threatening to kill his wife Minnie Jennings in her apartments in the Denny building.
W H Croaler of Beattie says a report that he and his wife separated and he refused support is untrue. The four masted schooner Stim son arrived at Ballard from Redondo to deliver a return cargo of 1 000 000 feet of rum. Dutch steamer Nederland recently arrived from the west coast will go on Heffernan's drydock at Quartermaster Harbor. Norwegian steamer Mathilda, which grounded in Gray's Harbor last week, has been surveyed at Maquimett drydock by Lloyds surveyor and team.
EB Williams asked Mayor Miller to help recover a $1 application fee paid to the civil service commission for the position of assistant poundmaster. The fee was paid before Williams was found ineligible and has moved to the city treasurer where it cannot be recovered by the civil service commission. Mayor Miller says Williams will get his money.
In Chicago on September 10 the treasury department ordered officials to refuse aiding the state in prosecuting George W. Fitzgerald former assistant teller at the sub-treasury accused of stealing 173000. The case was dismissed in court today.
Railroads announce the establishment of a Pacific coast weighing bureau at junction points with automatic scales to record official car weights. It will settle disputes over weights after transfers and begin operations on October 4.
A Tag Day charity drive on Saturday October 3 seeks donations from shoppers. Volunteers offer shipping tags in exchange for a dime, with proceeds funding clothing and feeding programs run by the Charity Organization Society.
J. W. Larson, severely burned in the Globe building fire on July 14, returned to duty this morning at station house No. 6.
Planet Steel Cook Stove offered in September at $12 with 14 inch oven suitable for coal or wood. Features include square base, blued steel body and pouch feed, lined with asbestos. The 16 inch oven version priced at $13.50.
The 18 inch Daisy Heater features a sheet steel body with cast iron lining and screw draft. The 21 inch model is priced at 3.75 dollars and the 24 inch at 5.00 dollars.
The September Sale offers several styles of fully guaranteed steel ranges. Range buying becomes a notable opportunity with sale prices highlighted, though space limits description of every style.
The New Harvest Cook Stove features a blue steel body and a square base with a duplex grate. It measures 224 by 31 inches on the top cooking surface and includes a 16 inch oven. The 18 inch oven option is priced at $18.50.
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