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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1907
Page
3
A brief notice records the use of the act on a Wednesday and Saturday at Fark with no further details provided. The text references Lo nod gnats of sther in unclear form, suggesting OCR garble rather than a completed event description.
Gentry shows bring trained elephants to Seattle with daily performances at Recreation Park and a Lake Union swimming event. Five elephants will swim from the park shores to the lake each late afternoon, to be followed by exhibitions Monday through Thursday across local grounds, drawing crowds of families and children.
Sunset Timber Company of Raymond valued at 100000 with founders listed including W S Cram and Jacob Siler. Worcester Fratt Land Company of Seattle valued at 1000000 led by G Henry Whitcomb James A Moore and others. Moody Moody of Monroe valued at 10000 led by S J Moody and F B Moody. Mirror Lake Lumber Company of Wickersham valued at 10000 led by W A Jordan and Warren H Miller. The Crown Cleaners of Seattle valued at 2100 led by William A Lynch and Charles L Root. Washington Travelers Investment Company of Seattle valued at 10000 led by J Williamson and W H B Warner.
A letter dated August 29 from Arctic Explorer Druce, found by Captain Isachem of the Norwegian Arctic exploration company, indicates Druce has not been lost. The discovery was reported in Christiania on September 21.
The will of the late R. A. Pinkerton has been admitted to probate. The estate is valued at about five million dollars.
United Press reports Con E A Hayes of San Jose writes to a local editor opposing a Roosevelt third term. He argues the president's growing power and the expanded obligations on him harm the nation and set a dangerous precedent.
St Louis dispatch reports United States Senator William J. Stone returning from Korea with stark views on Japan. He condemns Japanese ruthlessness toward Koreans and warns that Japan seeks territory and dominance in Asia, using Korea as a gateway to China and the Philippines.
Manila dispatch reports Captain Jam RR Lindsay and Captain Hienty Wygam of the Thirteenth Infantry were arrested by their commander Colonel Loughborough for engaging in a flat fight aboard the army transport Logan. The ship lies in quarantine at Nariveles en route to San Francisco.
Rates for lumber and shingles will apply to existing mills or future stations along the new transcontinental route. Railroads delay tariff supplements and future mill rates may wait long for through rates. Edmonds reports the Great Northern cuts Seattle round trip fare from 76 to 60 cents due to a branch line project between Seattle and Everett.
Church notices list morning and evening services for multiple parishes including Ballard, Plymouth, Pilgrim, University, Edgewater, Oak Lake, Oliver, Prospect, Beacon Hill, and West Seattle with pastors names, service times, Sunday school, YP, and midweek meetings. Featured topics include morning subjects like Our Possibilities and The Church's Greatest Field and evening sermons such as A Surprise and Ask the Mountains.
San Francisco reports intense speculation over a prosecution case involving Spreckels and his lawyers. Names linked to the affair include Tirey L. Ford and Joe, with mentions of Sam Shortridge and others tied to legal action against company officials.
Reviewers from New York Rochester and Seattle laud The Alaskan in varying tones. Critics call the score original tuneful and grand opera in places, while noting some weaknesses in development and casting remarks. Public sentiment awaits Seattle's final judgment.
In Bellingham Washington a sale of 200,000,000 feet of timber on 4,100 acres near Vancouver Island is reported. The Beattie buyers, linked to the Mamill Everett firm, are the purchasers, with price information not disclosed. The Coliseum opening week will feature new innovations and seat sales begin next week. In Chicago, a federal grand jury plans to action against the beef trust for possible law violations and murder connections. In Washington, five torpedo boat destroyers, each capable of 29 knots, were awarded for construction.
The Superior Coal and Improvement Co stock posts gains reaching 60 cents per share for cash sales and 65 cents per share on the installment plan as trading closes at 9 o clock tonight.
Herbert C. Hart and Arthur B. Magann have arrived in Seattle to open revival meetings at the new Methodist tabernacle on Union Street. Magann will lead a 400 voice chorus to provide music for the services starting tomorrow night.
H. M. Herrin & Co at 610 First Ave lists an offer to sell 2000 shares of Ameri can Canadian Oil at a special price. A purchase bid for B. C. Amalgamated Coal is noted at 4 cents.
Oregon KR and Nav Co announces September to October special one way colonist rates from Chicago to St. Louis Omaha Kansas City and Missouri River points at 33.00 30.00 and 25.00 respectively. Deposits are taken at the Union Ticket Office 608 First Ave BE EB Ellis is the general agent.
A compilation of Sunday worship times across multiple churches. Listings include First United Presbyterian Rev. Wm Alvin Spalding with morning and evening services, Cherry Street Rev. Stevenson with Sunday school and evening talks, Olympic Court Home Station pastor H. Edgar with 11 am and 7:20 pm services, Reformed Presbyterian and Episcopal congregations with listed sermon topics such as The Public Market and The Straight Gate, plus details for Methodist and Baptist services and their themes.
A long list of church services and meetings across Seattle venues. It includes pastors and titles such as The Word of Life and Reality, with times like 11 a m and 7:30 p m, plus Sunday schools, lectures, and society addresses. Also notes meetings of the Seattle Psychological Association and Theosophical Society with speakers named.
The Northwestern Mutual Fire Association invites manufacturers to discuss building methods, plant arrangement, and protection against hazards. It offers expert guidance on construction classes, automatic sprinklers, and insurance cost savings. Free advice is available by phone or post card, with Pacific coast representation for factory and lumber mutuals.
Public meeting at 4 p.m. on illumination and power with Pastor McCarthy and teacher Wilson Fritch. Fritch discusses fleet of battleships at the navy yard and related military topics.
Friends meetings at Friends Memorial church corner 23rd and Spruce. Bible school 10 a m. worship 1 p m. and 7 p m. Sunday. Prayer meeting 7 p m Wednesday.
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