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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1907
Page
1
Fragmentary 19th century OCR notes reference corporate warfare promises and piracy to defeat policies. Mentions President, Depew, Webster, and a debate on defeating reform aims. Indicates unsettled discussion on foreign policy and advocacy.
Local school board proposes tax measures tied to evaluating property values. Officials cite funding needs for classrooms and programs as assessments proceed.
Jury nearing end of Constantine murder trial as storm warnings delay proceedings. Defense may call more witnesses while state experts, including Dr. Williamson, challenge the defense claims of transitory fury. Witnesses testifying yesterday said Constantine appeared rational at times and made threats before and after the shooting.
A brief notice states that Chief of Potiese Wappenstein will be recognized as a special pelt to Fi Clark, outlining ceremonial recognition and the expected formal acknowledgement.
The Indiana Supreme Court ordered the release of James Gillespie, who had been serving a life term for the 1904 murder of his twin sister Elizabeth. The court ruled the lower court erred in juror discharge and substitution, vacating the conviction and directing immediate release without bail.
General Secretary Shaw predicts about 10 000 delegates for the National Christian Endeavor convention in July with many visitors. Chairman Lough plans for 20 000 attendees if possible and locations for 5 060 people during convention week have already been arranged.
Joe Wilson, janitor at the Young Women's Christian Association on Thirday and Cherry streets, was arrested last night for petty larceny. A trap set by Sergeant Bannick led to his capture as he allegedly stole money and valuables from the facility.
The Lincoln hotel at Fourth and Madison was sold by Lincoln Investment Co. to Puget Sound Realty Associates for 350000. The six story building sits on a 120 by 120 foot lot near the public library and YMCA. Purchasers had the land appraised by several experts placing land value between 225000 and 250000. building value around 175000. The sellers had bought the property in summer for 275000 with plans to add four to five stories after Fourth Avenue widening.
War veterans from Puget Sound camps host a reception with delegates from Tacoma Vancouver Bellingham Everett and Bremerton and a public ball with speakers from the Grand Army A P E and patriotic groups. A Saturday night cracker hall event and Sunday city sights precede the chief's Spokane departure. The tours aim to attract Seattle as the 1909 national convention site.
New York April 4 The Lunacy Commission ruled Harry K Thaw sane and capable of defending himself The decision was handed to lawyers without Thaw present Judge Fitzgerald may accept or reject the finding and Jerome warned of dangerous precedent in secret commissions The court adjourned to allow further deliberation and a fresh hearing was planned with the jury kept out of the trial room until afternoon.
A San Francisco fire devastates a peer complex as flames burn through the day. Officials report only one body found, with initial casualty estimates suggesting no more than five perished. Injured residents receive care as the blaze rages.
The investigation into the Dakota wreck proceeds as inspectors state no new causes. Witnesses Robin Jurgeses and Kijo, both quartermasters, along with Smith the third officer and George Owens the fourth, testified. The inquiry will resume upon the return from Japan.
Beattie high students decide to retain the existing associated student body plan in a morning ballot. The tally shows 11 votes for the student association and 7 for the separate structure, with 529 as a noted number and supporters among Toye, Athletes, Girlie Athletics, Cadets, Orchestra, Chorus and Debating as the groups involved.
Glass, general manager of the Pacific States Telephone and company, appeared to plead to nine indictments but jurisdiction issues postponed the case. The plea was set for today but postponed another week.
The man held by Brooklyn police as Frank Constantine, believed to be the Chicago murder suspect, admitted he was the wanted man. He claimed Mrs. Gentry killed herself by cutting her throat while he was in her house.
Police Judge Gordon heard a drive against vagrants and saloon crowds, with patrolmen ordered to arrest men lacking means of support. Some were released on promises to work while many began city employment. The remains of Mrs. Elizabeth J. Leighton were cremated after misinterment at Mount Pleasant crematorium following a death on January 11, 1907.
A spectacular blaze destroyed the Hotel Denny, Seattle's landmark built in 1899, leaving only charred debris. Fire officials battled flames as 1060 pounds of dynamite storage in the structure posed danger, later removed by contractor Hawley and crew. The fire, uninsurable building, caused about 2000 dollars in losses and drawn thousands who watched from windows and rooftops as the east wing collapsed and the tower fell.
Epworth League members launch a billboard temperance campaign with W C T U and Anti-Saloon League support across the city. Reported May 1 labor demonstrations in Paris are expected to bring disturbances.
Chicago reports labor commissioner Charles Neill confirms there will be no railroad strike as workers accept a 10 per cent wage increase and minor demands are settled. Maj. W. P. Richardson starts planning to spend $250000 in Alaska road projects after taking office in the Burke building. A Ballard Campbell mill fire at 1:30 a.m. was contained by the fire department, caused by a burner spark.
Councilman Crichton proposes issuing Seattle city bonds in small denominations of 100 dollars to local citizens rather than Wall Street buyers. He argues 6 percent interest would keep money at home, countering recent trouble selling a 2.25 million dollar water bond and noting eastern investors profit from higher rates.
Registrar Frank Twitchell’s ruling in the Floyd L Hritiaty and Samuel M Crooks case upholds limits on homestead entries near Nealbey in Clallam county. The decision affects three fourths of remaining public lands near the Cascades and tightens eligibility for timber rich claims unless proof of agricultural use and long term residence is shown.
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