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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1907

Page

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Anti Roosevelt Rumors and Penrose Denials Dominate N Y Papers

In New York and Washington the press reports fuel anti Roosevelt speculation while denying Penrose’s alleged role. Washington officials and editors depict plots around the president’s policies. Penrose’s club membership denial reaches the White House amid ongoing political intrigue.

Roosevelt York Washington, D. C Senator Penrose Anantas Club White House Cortelyou Penrose Sens Ee

Photographer Evicted While Seeking Health in California

Pears Peiser, once well known, is now destitute in Seattle after health decline and loss of property. He seeks funds to reach a ranch in the south for recovery, while local friends try selling his photographic views to raise money and aid his move.

Ewarty Percy Calif Pears Peiser Seattle

Railway conductors to receive monthly raise in April

Conductor salaries will rise by 10 dollars per month starting April first with new rates around 98750 per month for conductors and 650 for flagmen and switch brakemen. Overtime set at 15 miles per hour. Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen gains a 10 percent increase. President Roosevelt phoned Knapp Neill and labor leaders expressing satisfaction with the settlement.

Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen Roosevelt Knapp and Neill

Rail line seeks land through Seattle tidelands blocks

The ene and Washington rail road, the Caton Pacific line in this state, has brought condemnation proceedings to acquire a strip of land through blocks 951, 355 and 356 Seattle Tidelands between Dakota 1 and Du wamishaw. The cases set for hearing in department 6 on April 24.

Ene & Washington Railroad Caton Pacific Seattle Tidelands Dakota #1 Duwamishaw Department 6

Patched Chicago Awaits the Relic

Chicago prepared to receive a Spanish gunboat relic from Isla de Luzon or Isla de Cuba. The gunboats sunk at Manila Bay during the Dewey action are being shipped, ruined but destined as a new public park attraction in Chicago following 1893 fair interest.

Chicago Isla de Luzon Isla de Cuba Dewey Manila Bay St. Lawrence River Welland Canal

President's new Jap law now effective

President Roosevelts proclamation barring Japanese and Korean laborers from the Hawaiian Islands without passports is now in effect. No ships from those islands may discharge passengers without passports, ending a practice of mass entry via Hawaii and neighboring borders. The measure targets thousands entering via Canada and Mexico, enforcing travel documents. An earlier agreement with Japan is cited, and immigration officials move to strict enforcement starting July 1. A separate note reports Italian grocer A Carloto forfeiting a $250 cash bond for liquor license violation.

Roosevelt Mawaitan Islands Bureau of Immigration United States Hawaii Mexico Canada Department of Commerce and Labor Washington Mae Gandwich Islands Congress A. Carloto Beventedath A v Frienda

Puget Sound Captain Plans Suit Over License

Captain ER N Glasscock, a longtime Puget Sound mariner, says he will sue U S marine inspectors Whitney and Turney in Seattle. His license was restored by Supervisor Birmingham of the Pacific Coast division after it was revoked for alleged derogatory remarks about local inspectors. Glasscock decries the action as a gross injustice and claims the inspectors exceeded their authority.

Campalan ER. N. Glasscock Puget Sound Birm Pacific Coast Division United States Marine Inspectors Whitney and Turney Seattle Glasscock Birmingham

Fair Play Sought in Sherman Act Case Before Interstate Commission

Attorney Milburn argues against Sherman Act violation in Union Pacific and Southern Pacific acquisition. He urges the commission to examine all parallel lines including Pennsylvania Vanderbilt Northern Pacific Rock Island and Great Northern. Government counsel Severance contends Sherman law was violated and Union Pacific controlled Illinois Central with routes to Portland.

Scripps Telegraph Service Washington, D. C Milburn B. H. Hartiman Interstate Commercce Commission Southern Pacific Union Pacific Pennsylvania Vanderbilt Lines Northern Pacific Rock Island Great Northern Commission Severance Portland

JAP BOYS IN GIRL S COOKING SCHOOL

Jeep boys enrolled in the W. A. C. cooking school with American girls. They work side by side with the girls and the instructor says they are always perfect gentlemen. Galland estate executor Emanuel Rosenberg files oath as executor of Catherine Caroline Kline Galland estate.

Pour Jeep W. C. A. Cooking School Desclares

Storm Warnings Continue For Southwest Gales Today

A storm warning remains for southwest gales this afternoon and tonight as a second storm moves toward Cape Flattery.

Cape Flattery

Santiago City Fire Threatens Total Destruction

Dispatches from Havana report Santiago is burning with no water available, and the city is feared to be totally destroyed.

Santiago Scripps Telegraph Service Havana

Hurt by Machinery At Sound Roiler Works

Newcombe, an employee at Sound Roiler Works, was caught in machinery and suffered a broken jaw, broken collar bone, and arm. The arm was amputated. He lies unconscious at Providence hospital but is expected to likely recover.

Newcombe Sound Roiler Works Providence Hospital

Fasting man endures odor of food in Salem

H. F Adams aged 80 in Salem completes his forty first day of fasting today. He subsists on water only and even the scent of food brings him intense distress as he endures the ongoing hunger.

Scripps Telegraph Service Salem Ore H. F Adams

Jewish Construction Firm Denies Patent Infringement Claim

The Jewish Construction company filed an answer in federal court denying that its "grained blocks" infringe Eugene Semple's patent. The filing contests the ownership and scope of Semple's claimed invention and asserts noninfringement.

The Jewis Construction Company Tt Eugene Semple Semple

Parry to Aid Sale of Water Bonds and Pipeline Delay

Ex city comptroller Will H Parry plans to help market the $2 260 000 water bonds as officials delay action on a new pipeline The finance committee will hear any reports from FP W Moore on taking the bonds at par Parry has conferred with city officials on the matter

Excity Will H. Parry Parry Clty FP. W. Moore

No Brick for Paving Delay in City Brick Work

Chairman Mullen of the street committee refused to order more brick paving due to contractor brick shortages. Asphalt was proposed but deemed unavailable and handstone rejected as too costly. The issue stalled to the next meeting with a Seattle Electric supply note and a Denny on Clay report expected.

Mullen Cornellman Zbinden Dennyon Clay Company

PLAN FOR NEW PROVIDENCE HOSPITAL BUILDING

The Gleters of Providence, operators of the Providence hospital, plan a larger Fifth Ave N and Mercer St site. Bomerville & Cole draft the plans for a 206000 dollar building. No decision yet on the current hospital at Wayles and Madison St.

Gleters of Providence Providence Hospital Fifth Av. N Mercer St Bomerville & Cole Wayles Madison St

Crowded streetcars collide in afternoon crash injures none

Shortly after 1 20 pm a Cedar streetcar No 2064 collided with a Fast Union streetcar No 152 at the junction of Firetav and Pike. Both cars were crowded but no passengers were hurt, though one glass window was broken.

Cedar St Union St Ewitch Firetav Pike

Women discuss new hospital project led by Mrs Cline

A morning meeting of women supporters of the orthopaedic hospital discussed advancing the building. Led by Mrs J W Cline the group reviewed progress and noted nearly half the required funds have been raised.

J. W. Cline Chamber of Commerce

Autoist G Foster Kelly Arrested for Speed Law Violation

G Foster Kelly, cashier of the Beattie National Bank, was arrested last night for violating the automobile speed law.

G. Foster Kelly Beattie National Bank

Noted Socialist Lecturer Dantel De Leon to Speak in Seattle

Dantel De Leon, noted New York socialist editor and lecturer, announces a lecture at Egan's Hall in Seattle Sunday evening of April 14. He continues a touring lecture series on the labor movement across the United States.

Dantel de Leon New New York Egan's Hall Seattle United States

Big Timber Sale Sparks Growth on Whidby Island

Continental Timber buys 4 760 acres in Jefferson County from Field and Carter holdings via Nichols Bros. for 120000 cash. Timber cruiser estimates 200000000 feet. Two new towns Saratoga and Greenbank platted on Whidby Island with a wharf and post office demanded near Langley.

Continental Timber Company Nichols Bros. Co Mutual Life Jefferson Jefferson County Field & Carter Saratoga Greenbank Whidby Island Langley

Judge Approves Gaffney Estate Appraisement

Judge Albertson has approved the appraisement of the Mary A. Gaffney estate at $396000. The ruling confirms the estate value for probate purposes and sets the stage for further administration.

Albertson Mary A. Gaffney

Trial of William Constantine for assault with intent to murder continues

The wealthy local butcher William Constantine faces a verdict as his trial for assault with intent to commit murder proceeds. Prosecutor Mackintosh denounces the insanity defense while attacking the Constantine family witnesses and suggesting motive to prejudice the jury. Shipley and Morris present the opposing sides, with state and defense rebuttals to follow.

Jesse Hall Mackintosh Morris Shipley William Constantine Tate Bill Morris Alma Constantine Myra Constantine Hall Myra W Morris Miller

Yandell Named Successor to Nadeau as Chamber President

Secretary C B Yandell takes over as president of the Chamber of Commerce to replace A Nadeau whose growing duties with A Y P E B led to retirement. Yandell’s salary increases and he will be aided by a new clerk as he assumes February duties succeeding James Meikle.

C. B. Yandel Chamber of Commerce A. Nadeau A-Y-Peb Yandell Nadeau

Five Greeks Almost Roasted Alive in Tacoma Vendetta

In Tacoma on Commerce Street police cite a vow to assault five Greek laborers as a vendetta. A cabin burned after a dog barked waking a man. the shack and contents were destroyed. Piles of kerosene soaked wood surrounded the site.

Tacoma Commerce St

Lumber shipments resume to the east via Duluth route

The article notes that shipments of lumber and shingles are ready to resume moving eastward by way of Duluth, signaling a restarted supply flow and transportation capacity.

N. P Duluth

Columbia Annexation Approved by Seattle Committee

The election and boundaries committee accepted Columbia's petition to join Seattle. The ordinance goes to the city council next Monday for formal ratification. Approval means immediate annexation of the southern suburb into Seattle's Twelfth ward.

City of Columbia Seattle Twelfth Ward

Island County Residents React to USGS Report on Whidby Farms

Island County residents express anger at a recent US Geological Survey report describing Whidby Island farms as composed of gravel and sand. The analysis sparked concern over land quality and agricultural viability.

Island County Uni States Geological Survey Whidby Island

Ravena logger shot dead in Ravensdale saloon dispute

David N from Ravena dale was shot in a Ravensdale saloon by keeper John J. Fraser after a timber deal dispute. Logan died that night, Fraser claimed self defense, no inquest will be held but coroner will investigate. Fraser arrested, attorney Wilon Tucker retained.

David N Ravenadale John J. Fraser Fraser Logan Carroll Wiltsie Matt Starwich Ravensdale Wilon Tucker

Annexation Vote Scheduled in Ballard Tomorrow

Ballard faces a decisive election with 12 114 voters registered and annexation advocates and opponents rallying tonight at Sypher's hall and Junction hall. A last push aims to sway the shingle weaver and saloon vote as authorities enforce Sunday Saloon laws and ballot integrity concerns.

Star Special Service Ballard Sypher's Hall Junction Hall

Kitsap Transit to Run Sunday Boat Routes

The Kitsap Transportation company will begin running boats this Sunday. The Kitsap Sentinel and Burton will serve the Bainbridge Island run and the Dove will operate the Vashon Island route.

Kitsap Transportation Eomp Kitsap Sentinel Burton Balnbridge Island Dove Vashon Island

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