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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1907

Page

8

Roots Visit to Diaz Aims at Central American Peace Plan

President Diaz invites Secretary Root to Mexico City for talks on a federation style solution to settle revolutions in Central America. An arbitration board by Mexico and the United States is discussed, with shared influence and mutual goodwill central to the trip. Root travels with his son and wife in a private train car.

Gilson Gardner Seattle Star Washington Roots Mexico United States R. Roots Regenta Root Dias Creel Ty Root Diaz Mexico City Ry Root Bilthu, Jr Laredo Tex

Fan proposes rival All Northwest baseball team

A Spokane fan submits an alternate All Northwest lineup disputing The Star and Spokane Chronicle selections. Catcher Meyera of Butte and first baseman Howan of Spokane lead a lineup with Downey Tacoma at second, Shaw Tacoma at third, MecKane Spokane at short, Ross Seattle in left, Myers Beattie in center, Householder Aber as right, and Higginbotham Dellar and Allen as pitchers.

Spokane Chronicle Star Spokane Meyera Butte Howan Downey Tacoma Shaw Shortatop

Rangers to Meet the Wanderers in Open Friendly

The Seattle Wanderers prepare for the season opener against the Rangers after a recent draw with Seattle United. The friendly is set for Sunday October 6 as the Wanderers push to challenge for the championship.

Rangers Wanderers Seattle Wanderers Seattles

Variety of Collars and Accessories Offered at Bargain Prices

An advertisement lists a wide range of neckwear and lingerie items with prices from 25 cents to several dollars. Included are collars, jabots, stocks, Bromelias, coat sets, windoor ties, mull ties, lingerie collars, and boas in linen, lace, chiffon, and other fabrics.

St. Gall

Wanderers to Pick Team at Wednesday Meeting

The Wanderers will discuss selecting players for the team at a major club meeting on Wednesday at 413 Washington with time yet to be fixed. All prospective candidates are urged to attend.

Wanderers Washington

Report on Canal J A Peters Funds for Lake Washington Canal

Canal J A Peters reports to Salmon Bay Improvement Club on committee work to raise funds for the Lake Washington Canal project. Peters believes the group can sell $1,000 worth of stock in Mallard. Capt Powell, canal commission secretary, also spoke on regional conditions surrounding the canal area.

J. A. Peters Lake Washington Canal Association Salmon Bay Improvement Club Peters Mallard Capt. Powell Canal Commission

Want New Street A Project Extending Rail Road Ave

A city meeting at Dr G H Randell's office gathered titers and owners to discuss extending Rail Road Ave across Elliott Bay to West Seattle. Jacob Furth of Seattle Electric read a favorable letter. If built the improvement costs a sum and would cut the bay crossing to seven minutes by streetcar. A committee was appointed to choose the best plan to solve the required drawbridge.

Elliott Bay Seattle G. H. Randell Jacob Furth Seattle Electric Company

First Ward Improvements Under Way in City Council Plan

Councilman Conway leads a costly push to redeem the First ward with street and alley upgrades. The plan aims for uniform appearance with other districts by forcing improvements on all feasible lanes and a resolution targets filling urban south from Jackson to Atlantic.

Conway Jackson Atlantic

Levy hike due to ferry and assessor spending

The county faces a levy rise from 2.6 to 3.7 mills as a new ferry costs 65000 dollars, assessor’s office expenditures reach 120000 dollars, and a 25000 dollar county property assessment funds the Third and Fourth avenues regrade.

Kirkland Run

Chicago Milwaukee & St Paul Franchise Plan Expand Tracks

A new franchise ordinance was introduced by Hi Gill granting the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul two additional tracks on the tide slata to connect its system with the east waterway. The tracks will be common user and will branch off near Lander.

Hi Gill Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul East Waterway Lander At

Club appoints committee to probe jail conditions

W. B. Bebb Dr. J. B. Crichton R. R. Frasier and Wm M Calhoun were named by the Commercial club to investigate the jail conditions and report. Members condemned the conditions at the jail as described by the club.

W. B. Bebb J. B. Crichton R. R. Frasier Wm. M. Calhoun Commercial Club

Farmers’ Markets Protected From Peddlers Under Bill

A bill introduced by the ecouncell last night aims to shield legitimate farmers who sell at public markets by barring peddlers from usurping market space.

Ecounell

Fowler Insane The Korean Exclusion Leader Committed

A secretary of the Korean Exclusion league, whose agitation stirred race rate tensions in this area and Vancouver, has been committed to the state insane asylum. The commitment was signed by Superior Judge Kellogg after a physician panel's examination by a grand jury. Fowler's condition is worsening and he is raving mad.

Duengham Wanh Korean Exclusion League Vancouver Rh. C Kellogg Fowler

Governor at Frisco presents new Pacific Coast steamer

The Governor, the Pacific Coast Steamship Company’s new vessel, arrived in Frisco from Philadelphia after a 47 day voyage around the Horn, beating the President’s record by one day. The steamer docked at 9 o clock and was greeted by the whistles of ships in the bay.

Ban Francisco Governor Pacific Coast Steamship Company Philadelphia Lana

Former railroad worker named assistant city engineer

John Sehuls, formerly with the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railroad, has been appointed assistant city engineer to oversee bridge work for the city.

John Sehuls Chicago, Milwaukee & St Paul Railroad Company

Beattie Bank President Returns From Europe Trip

BE. L. Grandah, president of the State Bank of Beattie, has returned to the city from an extended trip through Europe. He was accompanied by his wife on the journey, much of which was by automobile.

BE. L. Grandah State Bank of Beattie Europe

Ohio Down From Nome Delayed Steamship Returns to Port Tow

The steamship Ohio, three days overdue, passed Port Tow at 9 AM and reached port before 2 PM amid concern for the vessel’s safety. Prominent Nome mining men were aboard, blamed on heavy headwinds delaying the voyage. The Ohio plans to sail for Nome and St Michaels again on Saturday, September 24.

Ohio Nome Ohbio St. Michaels

Law Classes Housed in Administration Building Amid Cold

Law classes at the university are held in the Administration building of the A Y PB due to lack of a heating plant there causing significant cold discomfort.

A-Y PB

City approves rat ordinance for waterfront district

Councilman Crichton pushes through a rat control bill that creates a waterfront district and bans maintaining warehouses or storerooms unless fully rat proof. The measure, described as costly to the city, targets bubonic risks and assigns enforcement to curb future infestations.

Milien Lara Crichton

No Escape for Those Indicted at Frisco

The Supreme Court rules the present grand jury valid and gal and corruption cases proceed. Indicted individuals in Frisco must stand trial as the panel is deemed lawful.

Frisco San Francisco Supreme Court Tegal

Reliable Gas Hot Plate and Kitchen Tools Ad

An advertisement promotes a two burner gas hot plate with heavy cast top removable grates nickel legs and enamel drip pan claiming low gas consumption. It also advertises a seven piece nut pick set a six piece steel knife and fork set a butcher knife and Adams fire proof stove polish with a 10 cent bottle.

Adams

Dandy Air Tight Heaters Featured with Prices

An advertisement highlights Dandy Air Tight Heater models No. 18 No. 21 and No. 24 with prices at 2.85 3.85 and 4.85 dollars respectively. The ad emphasizes airtight design and consumer value for home heating needs.

Expedition Fails in Arctic Quest to New Lands

The Anglo American exploration voyage led by Capt Mik kiesen Ernest Leffingwell and others from Victoria on the Duchess of Hedford failed to reach new northern lands according to V Stefansson ethnologist. The Duchess was wrecked in ice and the expedition suspended until next year. All members are safe at Herschel Island.

Mikkiesen Ernest Leffingwell Victoria Duchess of Hedford V. Stefansson Seat Herschel Island

Humboldt Steamship Arrives With Gold and Salmon Cargo

Steamship Humboldt of the Humboldt Steamship Co arrived in port from Skagway with 266000 dollars in gold on board. Freight includes 34000 cases of canned salmon and a large consignment of halibut. Humboldt to sail for the North tonight at nine. Steamship Jefferson to arrive tomorrow at six with many passengers and freight. Jefferson sailing delayed to Thursday at nine. Steamship Watson arrived in

Humboldt Humboldt Steamship Co Skagway Jefferson

Freight voyage resumes trade between city and San Francisco

Steamships Ralnjer and Tallac of HM Gray & Co will resume general merchandise service between the city and San Francisco on October 1 after docking for some time. A large passenger jet and cargo capacity vessel depart port from San Francisco this morning.

San Francisco Ralnjer Tallac Ll. HM Gray & Co

City Approves Relief Sewer Along Denny Way

Despite a finance committee majority opposes, the city council passed the relief sewer ordinance. The project extends from Pastakie avenue to Harvard avenue, costing about $10,000 from the general fund.

Denny Way Pastiake Av Harvard Av

Cooperative plan hoped to expand Seattle manufacturing

J. KB. Moses, vice president of the Commercial club, urged a cooperative effort to increase manufacturing establishments in Seattle at last night's meeting. A communication from the Honolulu Chamber of Commerce seeking coast city support for a Pearl Harbor improvement appropriation was referred to a special committee.

J. KB. Moses Commercial Club Seattle Honolulu Chamber of Commerce Pearl Harbor

Bankers Reserve Life executive visits city

John A. Dempster of the Bankers' Reserve Life company of Omaha arrived in the city yesterday evening and will spend a few days here.

John A. Dempster Bankers’ Reserve Life Company of Omaha

Nephew of Grover C in jail on misappropriation charge

Spokane reports Charles D. Hoyt, said to be Grover Cleveland's nephew, jailed on misappropriation charges involving about 6000 dollars from government acts. Hoyt served as disbursing agent for a 1896 commission to treat with Crow, Pend d Oreille, Umatilla and Shoshone Indians and to open lands for settlement. It is alleged he held funds for unperformed services when commissioners were paid.

Spokane Charles D. Hoyt Grover Cleveland Hoyt

Oriental exclusion to be the issue says league

Vancouver dispatch reports the Korean Exclusion league will push oriental exclusion as the main issue in public action. Officers plan a petition to Sir Wilfrid Laurier outlining the aim and strategy for broad support.

Vancouver B. C Wilfred Laurier

Doomed closing out sale at Little Novelty Cloak Annex

High rents force mass disposal of stock at 1207 Second Ave. The Little Novelty Cloak Annex closes its wholesale manufacturing plant and offers fur and coat items, women's suits, skirts, jackets, raincoats, and waists at bargain prices well below cost. Hundreds of London top coats, full-length broadcloth coats, and tailored suits are offered at deep discounts.

Seconday London Novelty Suit House

Provincial Fair Opens With Wide Prize List In Victoria

The British Columbia provincial fair opened today in Victoria with a prize list featuring exhibits from across Western Canada and Pacific coast states. The event runs through the week, attracting participants and visitors eager to compare entries.

United Press Victoria B. C Canada Pacific Coast British Columbia

State fair opens with dedication of horticultural building

The North Yakima fair marked its 15th annual opening as Gov Mead dedicated the new horticultural building. Jones followed the governor with an address as grounds grew crowded and exhibits impressed. The stock exhibit was praised as one of the best seen at a state fair. A separate note from St Paul mentions an injunction delaying Minnesota commodity rate law pending appeal.

United Press North Yakima Gov. Mead Jones ST Paul Lochren United States Minnesota

Steamship Saratoga Arrives with Ore and Passengers

The Saratoga of the Norten Western Steamship Co arrives in port from Chicago with 60 passengers and ore cargo. In San Francisco a new rail system is deemed dangerous and at risk of collapse per a building inspector's report. Police chief McMillon is thanked by Constable John for enforcing safety duties in Union, Oregon.

Steamship Saratoga Norten Western Steamship Company Chignak Frisco San Francisco Union, Ore McMillon John

Mrs Yeaman Actress Retires at 72 Birthday

New York reports actress Annie Yeaman, one of the country’s oldest performers, will retire from the stage when she marks her 72nd birthday on November 19. The announcement follows a long career in stage and screen circles, with Yeaman noting past triumphs and gratitude to fans.

Yeaman New York Annie Yeaman

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