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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1907

Page

3

Balloon editor has troubles of his own

Freddie Henry reports balloons causing mischief as they rise and fall around the city. Malcolm Dahlstead of 1815 Sixth Avenue finds a balloon coupon for a free Gentry Brothers circus seat, while Harry Miniken of 414 ½ Spring Avenue uncovers the second balloon.

Freddie Henry Star Earth Columbia Malcolm Dahlstead Sixth Av Malcolm University Aty Eles Central School Marion Harry Miniken Gentry Brothers’ Circus

Wealing Performance Presented by Eentry Brothers

The article reviews a circus style show by Eentry Brothers featuring 50 pony pyramid animals, elephants, monkeys, dogs, and Liliputians led by Mrs. Tom Thumb. It notes moving pictures of Dan Pateh as a feature and mentions two performances today with more tomorrow and Thursday at grounds behind the lanes car barns.

Tom Thumb Dan Pateh

Market Prices Today at Public Market

Brisk trading opens with varied fare. Turnips two for five cents and three bunches for five. onions three bunches for ten. Potatoes eighteen pounds for five cents. Wenatchee and other fruit prices listed. Eggs eighty-five cents a dozen. creamery butter at six cents a pound. Various produce items priced per dozen, per pound, or per box with different regional references.

Equinoctial Gale Debate Persists in Weather Talk

Weather observer Salisbury Nile concludes a fallacy lies in equinoctial gales. Years of data show the sound’s weather tends to be milder around September 23, with autumn conditions otherwise variable.

Salisbury Nile

Alaska Steamship Co fined for unlicensed passenger

Skagway dispatch notes that the Alaska Steamship Co vessel 8.8. Washington, chartered by the company, was fined 690 dollars by Customs for transporting a passenger from southeastern Alaska to Skagway without a government passenger license.

Skagway Alaska Washington Alaska Steamship Company Customa Service

Western Avenue Markets Sluggish with Mixed Produce Listings

Market activity was slow on Western Avenue with no price changes from yesterday. Cranberries sell at 4 per 56 pound box while large grape arrivals from California leave prices unchanged. many fruits and vegetables priced in varying ranges and several dairy and meat items listed with regional suppliers and port of entry notes.

California Quick Hellef Ate Remedy Discovery Meyers Wede Thureday

Gorky Marries Mme Andreleva in Capri

Maxim Gorky the author and revolutionist has married Mme Andreleva the actress who had accompanied him to America last year. The couple live quietly on Capri where dispatches once claimed she was not his wife. Gorky divorced his wife four years ago and the union follows reports of a large revolutionary funding.

Seattle Star New York Maxim Gorky Mme Andreleva America Capri Mme. Andrelova Gorky Mme. Andreieva

Deaf residents seek civil service openings in state

In concert with A W Wright Olaf Hanson and W B Root a deaf rights group urges set aside of civil service rules barring deaf applicants from civil service exams Judge Milo Root a state supreme court figure lobbies senators and representatives to end the discrimination arguing the deaf are suited for many clerical posts and that the policy harms national service.

A. W. Wright Olaf Hanson W. 8. Root Milo Root State Supreme Court Ators Root

Telegraphers Strike Near Climax Across U S

United Press reports city councils favor arbitration to end the telegraphers strike with nationwide calls for similar action. New York plans a vote on leased wire and brokers office operators. Denver notes potential strike as Western Union wire tests lead to dismissals.

United Press Chicago United States Denver West Western Union

Evans to Press Suit Against Extorter

J Whyte Evans former head of the United Railway of Portland has arrived in Los Angeles. A suit for 995 was filed by John McLean assignee of four note holders. Owens, charged with attempted extortion, remains under examination awaiting tomorrow’s hearing.

Los Angeles Cal J. Whyte Evans United Railwi Portland John McLean Hane Dr. J. & Owens Evans Owens

City Council Sustains Mayor Moore Liquor Vetoes

City council voted to sustain Mayor Moore’s vetoes of four liquor licenses issued outside saloon limits on tide flats. The move aims to enforce boundary rules despite nearby saloons extending beyond limits. Other notes reference a Denver circuit court ruling on Great Northern Railway rebate cases and a remark about the Washington Fire company.

Moore Denver United States Circuit Court of Appeals District Court For Minnesota Great Northern Railway Company

Auburn State Bank Building Contract Awarded

Contractor H Boyer has received the contract from Architect Ryan to construct a new Auburn State Bank building. The two story structure will measure 26 by 56 feet and is to be started soon by eastern capitalist C M Hall.

H. Boyer Ryan Auburn Auburn State Bank C. M. Hall

Turner Returns From Olympic Mountains Vacation

Lester Turner former president of the First National Bank of this city returns home from a vacation in the Olympic mountains.

Lester Turner First National Bank Olympic Mountains

Italian woman seeks refund of marriage license fee

Aurelia Meliseen, whose lover Andrew Ferrante tried to commit suicide after she refused to marry him without funds for a home, went to the auditor's office and asked for the return of the marriage license fee. A warrant to recover the amount will be drawn.

Aurelia Meliseen Andrew Ferrante

Mayor Vetoes Fuel Oil Ordinance Over Fire Hazards

Mayor Moore vetoed the fuel oil ordinance calling it unsafe legislation. The veto cites increased fire hazard and life endangerment. Chinamen Shut Out in Victoria BC: Chinese barred from public schools unless paying a $500 tax, with an appeal planned.

Moore Victoria B. C

Colman Building Offers Artistic Photographs At Reasonable Prices

Colman building presents artistic photographs at affordable rates with emphasis on quality. No coupons or frauds are offered, ensuring trustworthy transactions for local buyers seeking artful imagery.

Colman Eee

Teddy Wear Hat Captures City Craft Spotlight

New York September 24. A stylish Teddy Wear hat for women debuts from an East Side milliner. The black velvet creation features a wild West styled front and two small white teddy bears tied with pink ribbon. The novelty is expected to spark a rush.

New York

City Federation opposes Woodland Park cut at Stone Ave

The City Federation of Women's Clubs declared opposition to the proposed road cut through Woodland Park at Stone Avenue. The vote followed a meeting held at the St. Francia hotel.

City Federation of Women's Clube Woodland Park Stoneav St. Francia Hotel

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