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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1907
Page
3
Fragmented report describes the execution of Deppe amid claims of circumstantial evidence and a confession by Mixson. It notes a supposed lover and a soldier’s involvement, with debate over guilt and mention of insomnia and battlefield service.
Philip Brown reports the Amalala bombardment by Nicaragua has stopped and he will offer good offices for peace. Corea, Nicaragua’s minister, sent a letter noting U S interference but did not protest formally. He comments on Japanese naturalization and interracial marriage views.
Ball Friday evening at Ri stensen's hall with invitations held by corps members. A concert at the High School features the chorus assisted by the glee club and orchestra on April 15 in the high school auditorium. In St Paul on April 3 the two cent passenger rate bill passes both houses.
Advertises limited stock hats including Leghorn Chif fon Tuscan Braid and Neapolitan styles. Mentions Thursday only purchase day and reduced prices from 96.00 to 87.40 with return value around 4.59. Purchases offered at London’s LL Second Ave locations.
Fred A. Busse, Republican, defeats Mayor Edward F. Dunne, Democrat, by 14 12 in Chicago mayoral election. Traction ordinances for street railway franchises pass, with 335000 total votes and a 38000 margin. Roosevelt praises the result. Hearst backed Dunne and was seen unlikely to dominate city politics.
A. Golkin contracted smallpox at Stimeon boarding house Ballard last week, prompting quarantine of 27 Port Blakely mill workers in the hotel annex. Golkin had left Port Blakely weeks earlier and two other Ballard residents developed the disease, with another man from Port Blakely also ill in Everett. Mill operations across the sound slowed due to the quarantine.
Twenty one aged city water connections in Ravenna park district renewed last month by the city water department. Property owners had the cheapest pipe laid, and the city will replace services, costing from four to ten dollars per property.
A large blaze at the San Francisco Electric Company plant gutted the facility and plunged the city into darkness. The collapse of the plant’s wall seriously injured several firemen, including Thomas J. Murphy and Lieutenants Hayden Keleher and J DeMar, who were hospitalized at Potrero. Estimated losses reach 2600 dollars.
The United States plans a wireless telegraph station on Pier B and expects it to begin within days. Several steamship lines including the Pacific Coast Steamship Company will equip wireless instruments for vessels between Seattle and San Francisco and for trips to Nome.
Actress Blanche Walsh closes tonight in The Strat Road at the local theater. The strong tonal prowess and verendia are praised as magnificent. Mme Nordica is noted as a leading soprano candidate, with La Gioconda by the San Carlos Opera Company looming as an upcoming event.
The tenor Constantino headlines the Lyric stage tomorrow in A Japanese Courtship at the Zion gemener a new enjoyably light program. The production promises entertainment and appeal for theatergoers amid a fresh run of acts and performances.
The Pantages stock company stages Barbara Frietchie and The Missouri Girl at the Seattle theater this week. The Fitch play and the mix of comedy and melodrama draw patrons and showcase the company’s abilities.
A vaudeville program runs this week at The Star theater featuring burlesque magic and bunny travesty as part of a bill of good specialties.
Special permission was granted to H. M. Fouts and H. F. Williams by the council to violate the building ordinance. They plan an apartment house on Queen Anne hill where a corner would exceed the prescribed height. The council thought the law could be stretched in a locus with no expected danger. The ordinance was necessary to get around objections.
The Brew ery Workers unions in St Louis decided to return to work this morning under terms offered by brewery owners before the strike. The strike is practically over but unions seek a closed shop.
About 360 delegates from the Ladies of the Maccabees of the World wrapped up their triennial state convention at Eagles hall after two days of sessions. A drill and addresses were given by Mayor Moore State Commander Mrs Lambeon Supreme Commander Mrs Molilster and others.
Great Northern interests are reported to be in possession of the Astoria and Columbia River railroad company as parties seek influence over regional rail operations.
Displayed today are 300 washable stock and tab end collars and cuffs with Peter Pan collars and ruchings. Special to morrow 35 and regularly valued at sec each. Necktie fixings offered as bargain, chosen for stylish design and value.
Housekeepers craving foresight in cleaning will value this notice. Nottingham Lace Curtains offered at a special price of 63c per pair, regularly priced higher. Each pair is three yards long and 39 inches wide with two styles. limit four pairs per customer. Ideal for bedroom decor.
Tomorrow morning the school will vote on forming an associated student body modeled after the university's plan. The aim is to unite eight school organizations for common interests while noting that high school groups hold nearly $5,000 in their treasuries and that football funds influence opposition.
The Seattle Electric company lowered the south track of its Madison street cable line last night, altering service on that segment. The event affected daily routes and may impact riders until track work is completed. The notice provides limited details about timing or restoration.
The report notes Third Avenue nearing completion of paving from Union to Madison, indicating the street upgrade is advancing to the new grade.
Miss Viola Martin of Fremont won the declamation contest at the Old Peg King Cheney event held at night. The ceremony concluded with the traditional convention closing.
A series of drills started yesterday with squadrons of patrolmen taken to Ninthav and James et al to practice the manual of arms and foot movements.
Ole Swanson sues Peter T. Nelson for 360 dollars alleging a balance due on the Hub saloon purchase. Swanson says Nelson paid only six dollars on account after buying the saloon last fall.
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