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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1907
Page
7
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A Vancouver dispatch notes rising tensions as Japanese and Chinese residents clash with white residents. Police fear riots as the Orientals stock weapons while whites feel cowed. Officials stress no further rigging and appeal for calm amid mounting friction in Japantown and Chinatown.
A local report notes Annie Besant figures in a forthcoming convention with discussions on social affairs and religious topics. The piece highlights opposition and anticipated participation as the event approaches.
A juried case concluded with Dr Russell losing in a criminal court trial. The female plaintiff alleges wrongdoing and seeks action through the court. Attorneys note potential further remedies if the verdict is not in her favor.
City adopts supplemental ordinance clarifying terms of the Seattle, Renton and Lake railway franchise and transfers to the present owner. The document outlines plain, intelligible provisions concerning the franchise and associated tine, with remarks on the corporate structure amid stormy conditions.
Election reports from Townsend note a gathering of Native Sons of Met in camp with eight representatives. Chimacam officers were chosen as Troy, Grand Commander presided over the proceedings.
The Producers Union reports that Catteri tendered yesterday for the post of manager due to illness within the organization. Union officials said the move reflects the urgent need for leadership as health concerns affect operations.
The report notes a union ball at Lahor Temple with financial and social details. Twitchell received 200,000 shad for Washington under supervisor Henry. O'Malley dedicates church of the Society of the Known as Quak. Rev Allen D Indiana. Corpa of Bratest govern inspecting works along the Columbia. Thom Ryan failed for New He declined to discuss financial assistance.
In San Francisco on September 14 the 620 surviving veterans gather at the Presidio to mark the sixth anniversary of the fall of Mexico City. Edwin A. Sherman of Oakland heads the veterans association arranging events as Col. John L. Clem Gen C A Woodruff Capt Lucten Young and Senator George C Perkins speak on the war and its territorial outcomes. Major Sherman Wald is noted among attendees.
The 620 survivors of the Mexican War celebrate the 66th anniversary of the crowning victory. The treaty ended the war and ceded 639,000 square miles to the United States, adding California Nevada Utah Wyoming Colorado Arizona and New Mexico. California alone avoided being a British province by sale of debt payment.
The advance in lumber and shingle rates to take effect November 1 could force logging camps to close. Timber markets have not improved, rail orders are light, and logging camp output on the sound has fallen by about 50 percent.
Reports from Seoul indicate rioting widening beyond the southeastern area where Japanese interests are sparse. Latest outbreaks are centered in the southern heart of the Japanese zone, signaling a broader confrontation.
William Jett, previously sentenced to 63 days in the city jail and described as violently insane, has recovered at the county jail. If the recovery holds, he will be compelled to return to the city jail to serve his sentence.
The charges against John Kreuger and P. O. Webber for conspiracy to defraud Maud Arnt and their recent acquittal on a robbery charge involving Wm. Reed will be heard by Justice George on September 23. A venue change was granted from Justice Carroll's court. Yelp to make a Success of the big postponed Labor Day picnic at Pleasant Beach tomorrow. Be there.
A fragment lists multiple church notices with service times and pastors. Reads Sunday services 11 am and 6 pm, Sunday school times, midweek meetings, and various pastors including Rev. Francie J. Van Horn and Rev Edward Lincoln Smith with locations in Virgina? broadway and Kilbourne areas.
A collage of Sunday sermons and service times lists multiple churches: Firet Corner Fourth and Spring with Rev. M A Matthews preaching at 11 am on The Ageless Life and evening Making Fast the Buckies. Westminster Broadway and Columbia with Rev J M Wilson. Cherry Street corner 22nd Avenue and Cherry with Rev W A Stevenson. Greenear station SS section and prayers noted. Reformed Church at Terry and Olive with Rev T M Slater at 11 am and 8 pm. Ballard Market Street and 17th Avenue NW with Rev Elmer Progress. First-Connar Broadway and Statenman Street with Rev A L Chapman preaching at 10:30 am and 7:30 pm. Trinity Corner Eighth Avenue and James with Rev H H Gowen preaching at 7:30 and 11 pm. Sunday school times vary.
The Methodist and Church of Christ Scientist announce morning and evening services across several venues. Rev C P Reid of the general board of missions preaches at Christensen's hall Madison and Broadway with baptism at close. Norweigan-Danish-Howard av and Stewart hold services led by Rev 0 M Kihl with Rev Arthur D Carpenter preaching morning. West Seattle Madrona hall hosts 11 am and 7 pm services with Sunday school at 3 pm. First Church of Christ Scientist at 923 Alaska building offers 11 am and 8 pm services on Matter with Wednesday testimonial meeting at 8 pm and reading rooms.
The Seattle Psychic Society will meet at Alki Hall at 3 p m with a lecture on psychic work by Helen Ries Burleigh. A conference follows at 7 30 p m and circles form at 4 30 p m. Speakers include Lole F Prior at First Spiritual Society Knights of Pythias Hall near Pike. Services at 3.
Labor Day picnic details for Pleasant Beach moved from Sept 2 1907 to Sept 16 1907 due to rain. Announcement promises dancing music and outdoor sports with boat departures from Pier 2 at 8:90 10 11:30 m end 1:15 2:30 4:30 and 7:40 p m.
Afternoon and evening sessions on spirit communication topics conducted by various pastors and societies. Notable events include Theosophical Society lectures, public meetings for illumination, and sundry religious services at multiple venues with schedules listing times for worship, Sunday school, and prayer meetings across different dates and locations.
Heavy demand for potatoes marked the market with price guidance for Monday or Tuesday increases. Sweet potatoes extra fancy sold at 24 cents, cantaloupes at 10 for 26 cents, white Concord grapes in demand, melons 15 to 25 cents, tomatoes scarce before noon. Other prices include live spring chickens 40 cents a cage, ducks 8 cents, apples fancy 2 to 3 dollars per barrel, pears 1.26 per box, peas 1 dollar per box, cauliflowers 16 to 18 cents per head.
The morning market shows firmer prices for onions and beeswax with cantaloupes near season end. Grapes arrive from California while various fruits and vegetables including sweet potatoes, corn, tomatoes, beans, carrots, and apples trade at steady to rising levels. Dairy and poultry items list fresh product prices from Washington creamery and local sources as buyers review assorted produce and staples.
A fragment notes consumer tea buying and price talk, referencing a grocer and brands like Schilling's Best. The line hints at price objections or discounts amid everyday shopping in a brief reader note.
A garbled OCR sequence lists fruit, livestock, and grain prices with numerous errors. A Paris weather note mentions a professor revealing a method and instructions for activities, with a forecast of rain or ashine and boats taken at Pier 2.
A method described for troubled sleepers uses electricity to induce sleep. It can replace chloroform and other anaesthetics in certain procedures.
A practice soccer game between the Rangers and the Thistles is scheduled at Woodland Park this Sunday at 2 p.m. The event offers local fans a preview of both teams' form ahead of the new season.
The Electra arriving from Nuwhbagak Alaska reports serious race riots among the Chinese aboard. Conflict sparked aboard the bark causing tense unrest as passengers and crew clash in a volatile confrontation.
Fragment mentions Fuels confrontation with caunerymen and ring leaders placed in irons. several wounded. Details and context are missing due to partial text.
United Press reports a plan to end the colonists or homeseekers movement to the Pacific coast after year’s start. Transcontinental Passenger Association discusses the proposal. coast residents oppose it as thousands of homeseekers settle each year.
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