09 Apr 1907
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1907
Page
1
Delmas closes eloquent plea as he recounts the tragedy in a young woman's life amid a crowded courtroom. Jerome, the district attorney, depicts the suspect's brutality and calls for conviction, detailing guards abusing inmates while a sobbing audience watches the climactic testimony.
Federation of Women’s clubs in Seattle charges guards brutal treatment of female inmates and seeks three matrons to oversee the women’s wards after a petition filed weeks earlier. Sheriff Smith refutes total knowledge but admits maltreatment. county board open to one matron.
A damaged OCR note reports slide clearing near the Pacific region after afternoon. It mentions the Cascades and Mountains, with unclear references to Barnett and Mi Feeoneider and a prize of Mate 4, but the exact details remain obscured.
The theft of 174660 in mislisted bank bills from the sub treasury is said to be solved. A colored scrub woman is suspected to have taken the money while employees were not looking. Government secret service men questioned her after a search of her flat. a warrant for arrest is expected.
Jefferson City April 9 The extra session of the state legislature convened at noon by Governor Folk aims to pass an act enabling cities to control public utilities and to strengthen anti race tracking laws. James A Moore's swelting plant at Liondale to begin operations June 1 with 150 workers as four carloads of equipment valued at 100000 arrived yesterday.
Prof. and Mrs. Mewny seek to restore the old university building now on the id campus at Fifth and Union with an estimated cost of 5000 dollars.
Publisher receives unanimous thanks from King County Women’s Christian Temperance Union for stance on Sunday closing enforcement. Lola J. Fplagg, corresponding secretary, sends commendation noting public support for the mayor's efforts.
The Georgetown board of education ordered the forced resignation of Frank Huntworth after an incident in the city treasurer’s Seattle office where he allegedly threatened Deputy Charles Duke with a loaded revolver last Saturday. Huntworth appeared before the board seeking more time to respond, but the board deemed his temper a career-ending display and announced his permanent retirement.
Information from the Merchants Exchange confirms the British steamer Vermont was damaged at Port Pirie Australia. The damage described includes bent plates and a damaged frame.
The mayor declares he will discharge his duties as he sees fit regardless of alienating supporters. He cites complaints about the S. E. Co. including unsafe cars and roadbed, urging authority to name a commission to probe franchise compliance and safety issues.
Councilman Gill erupts in a fierce outburst demanding an independent probe into Seattle Electric Company operations after fatal accidents. He opposes mayor’s plan to fund a commission at sixty dollars daily, urging the issue go to the finance committee for proper handling.
Heavy rainfall between 1 30 and 2 o'clock inundated the old city hall flooding the city treasurer's office and damaging several rooms. Water poured through a leaky roof, power was cut to prevent fire from exposed wires, delaying work and causing financial losses.
A Harriman representative and the Seattle school board agreed on condemning the Maple school site at Van Afelt as Union Pacific likely comes on the east side of the Columbia Puget Sound and the Northern Pacific tracks.
The Margaret s younger neh of the W. C. T. U. meets this evening at 7 45 in Mia s Chew s studio 1102 Broadway. All young people from 6 to 20 are invited to attend the session focusing on the play Dopes and Dopes.
A Seattle Real Estate Men association meeting in the Alaska club room saw dealers express satisfaction with current conditions and a belief that legitimate dealing has replaced shorting speculation. Herbert Cuthbert, Victoria publicity bureau secretary, reports California man FW Robinson vanished from 112 Fifty Fourth at N leaving wife and two babies, causing worry.
Weather bulletin warns of an approaching southwest storm off the Washington coast with strong south winds expected this afternoon and into tonight.
The Boston and Montana company mines in Butte and surrounding districts shut down, idling about 3000 workers after the Great Falls and Helena areas reported similar stoppages. Electrical workers machinists and blacksmiths joined the walkout seeking raises, while 7000 miners and 1500 smelter workers faced idleness statewide.
The steamer Jefferson docked from Skagway bringing freight and a passenger list of 75 mainly strikers and families tied to the closing of the Tread well mines. Among the passengers are Capt J J He, an explorer in the White River district, and Lieut B Orchard of the Alaska road commission. They will join Major Richardson to plan road work in the north for the upcoming season.
The Seattle Real Estate Men's Association appointed R. W. Hill to the joint committee of all commercial bodies guiding the project for a new city hall. The panel seeks coordinated support from local merchants and property groups.
Bank clearings recorded on April 9 1907 reached 1 565 425 22 dollars while the same day in 1906 showed 1 776 205 69 dollars. The figures indicate a decrease in activity year over year.
Scott Calhoun announces a new assistant joined the staff of the Corporation Counsel. In about 21 years the assistant is expected to take full charge after education and legal training. Dr Grant C Calhoun reports mother and son doing well.
No news has arrived about the vessel near Caramanah light off Vancouver Island. The steamer Orion was dispatched to assist a ship reported in trouble in the area.
The school board yesterday decided to acquire a site for a new school near the Ballard line. A petition from Southeast Seattle requests a new school in the twelfth ward.
The text describes a rooster named Roscoe making a loud cluck or crowing noise during a lunch break, with a note about a second similar sound and a stall context. The readable fragment preserves character, place, and action without additional details.
Western Union and Postal Telegraph expect higher tolls after a state law bans hiring boys under 19 for messenger work. The upcoming rise follows recent increases and aims to offset higher wages as firms struggle to recruit staff, with officials warning rates may peak as a result.
Frank Walker a civil engineer and naval architect reports the Kirkland ferry will require a new hull to return to service. Using present machinery and upper works the repairs will cost about 36000 dollars and allow 12 to 15 years of service.
Union tailors in the shops of A. Schlossmacher J. Michaels A. G. Schmidt and Dean and Curtis walked out demanding an 18 percent raise. Employers offered 10 percent which was refused. A. Schlossmacher doubted the strike would succeed and believed workers would accept the 10 percent rise within days.
Police seek Charles Hammond described as well dressed and fluent, seen in a gray suit. He passed a forged $10 check drawn on the American Savings Bank and signed by Mark Heller to M. T. Madson at 214 Union Street, who cashed it.
The Minnesota House, in St Paul, this afternoon unanimously adopted a resolution urging President Roosevelt to seek a third term. Five Democrats did not vote.
H Omati a Japanese labor contractor was shot four times in the back and head and found dead in a Tacoma resort. M Moriyasu admitted responsibility and a second suspect M Nakamura was captured nearby. Both men are jailed at the city lockup.
Judge Albertson approves the petition of Albert and Charlotte Hartman to adopt a week old baby born at Eme ry hospital last week. The child will be named Charlotte Elsie Hartman.
The divorce case of Mary B Williams against Frank Williams was dismissed yesterday by Judge Alberteon. The ruling ends the matter with the couple ordered to live in peace and refrain from further legal action.
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