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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1907
Page
1
York April 11 The jury reported late this afternoon and agreed upon no verdict. The jurors split 7 for conviction on first degree murder with some undecided on procedure as officers guarded the court. Court adjourned for lunch and plans for continued deliberation followed amid police protection and crowd unrest outside.
A brief entry lists dates April 12, 1907 and April 22, 1906 with figures 1,6230948.55 and 92,088.26. The terse data lines imply financial or comparative records across the two dates and a stated increase.
The case before Judge C. E. cae concerns a condemnation action amid Portland to Everett with defendants Gen et Prye and wife and the Beattiy & Washington Waterway rage am in possession of valuable tide lands. Merriman Intercsta seeks a right of way across the tract valued at about 10 800.
John Witton alleged the Woodland Park bid offer was reconsidered and accepted only if he would pursue legal action. He claimed his bid of $1,000 above rivals was superior and vows to take further steps.
Striking tailors and their employers stand ready as several shops threaten to lock out workers on Monday. Union men demand an 18 percent raise while employers refuse more than 10 percent.
Judge Hanford orders seizure of 72 barrels valued at 9760 belonging to Rothachild and Jones Co of Port Townsend. Deputy Marehel Stringer seized the goods. Offshore transport allegedly ferried from San Francisco to Mukilteo on the British ship Bessie Dollar violating prohibited foreign vessel rules.
The Seattle News published a fake extra this afternoon claiming a Thaw jury disagreed earlier in the day. The paper had prepared a dummy page and distributed it despite containing misleading details about the dispute.
Telegraph experts traced a nationwide fake dispatch claiming Ther Thaw was acquitted. Vancouver Seattle Portland and other papers ran extras before York City authorities confirmed the report was false. Newsrooms later recalled copies and tried to limit sales.
Sophia Wilson the first and only woman arrested for violating the Sunday closing law was arraigned before Police Judge Gordon. After evidence she was fined 96 and costs. H Cornelius bartender at the Western bar pleaded guilty to selling liquor on Sunday and was fined 60 and costs.
At a joint meeting the Puget Mill Co proposed giving a strip along Union Bay for a wide boulevard if the park board buys Foster Island. A recommendation urged the city council to accept and also acquire land to extend a boulevard from Washington Park to the University grounds and to Denny Maine Lake Park.
A formal petition from Columbia requesting annexation to Seattle was filed this afternoon with Clerk Watson at City Hall.
A mob attacked a wedding at 812 North Forty with rocks and planks smashing windows and furniture. Police identified several suspects from the crowd as they vow to arrest and punish the hoodlums. City officials plan interim water supply measures while a new pipeline is built.
In Treadwell Alaska rumors of a settlement in the miners strike circulated but were not confirmed by mine men in the city. RK Casey representing the strikers said he had not heard of a settlement being effected.
Pittsburg police report a man arrested yesterday for visiting Andrew Carnegie was sentenced to five days in jail. The brief note cites the April 12 incident and the court's action, with no further details on charges or context.
Carroll J. Wiley son of former Ballard Mayor J H Wiley lost a hand yesterday after stumbling against a circular saw at the Ballard shingle mill. He calmly picked up the severed member and carried it to Dr Amory's office. He had only worked two weeks at the mill owned by his father.
Telegram to expo officials reports Governor Sheldon vetoed the $15000 appropriation for the exhibit at the expo. Senator Webster and others had fought for the grant, and the governor's veto surprised officials and caused disappointment.
The Beattie high school interclass rack meet will be held tomorrow on the campus after noon. Thirteen contestants are entered with juniors forming the team for the Pollman meet and the event is scheduled to start at 2 pm.
The Southeast Seattle Improvement Club met to secure a representative from the Twelfth ward for Seattle city council. A mast tag event on April 18 at Booth Beattie Opera House will name a candidate and request appointment to the council. The meeting aimed to press the city to act.
Mies Marian Farber, daughter of a rabbi and a Northwestern University student, died after taking corrosive sublimate in response to news from Russia that her lover had been killed. The tragedy occurred in Chicago on April 12 as reported by the Scripps Telegraph Service.
Boise April 12 A persistent rumor says United States senator W E B Borah was indicted by a grand jury and could be arrested soon The report also names James B E Barber of Eau Claire Wisconsin head of Barber Asphalt and J G Chapman local manager for the company as indicted entities
Coach Cennibear selected the University of Washington eight to sail for California on April 2 to race Stanford and Berkeley. Gloster stroked the boat with O'Brien Kirby Jarvie Willie Lovejoy Nell or Sarler Lowry as bow, McLain as cousin, and Cooper likely first substitute.
A wave of sudden and violent deaths reported in Seattle, with victims including steamboat steward William E B Smart, laborer Nevterday Ricco, and cave-in victim Mato Rothough. Other fatalities involve Katherine Walker Ballard and Edward Marx, among unnamed victims, as coroner records mount.
The Matements by Matities of the Et Ky council show the license committee will not support Gill. Chairman Morrison says Gill has respect but cannot work with the committee. Reynolds hints at candidacy only if appointed Stuart Burnett anticipates Gill’s possible resignation and a new appointment. The committee plans a meeting tonight amid pressure on Gill regarding extending saloon limits.
Judge Gordon dismissed the Fraser case for lack of evidence this afternoon. A decision on whether the killing of David Logan by John Fraser of Ravensdale warrants trial is to be made by the judge this afternoon. Fraser had a preliminary hearing yesterday. The prosecutor’s office balked in its effort to build a strong case. Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Vanderveer attacked county officials over alleged dogmatic grog shop practices in Ravensdale. He claimed such establishments prey on foreign workers and contributed to murders in the town.
At a Thursday meeting of the Washington State Fish and Game Protective Association the group decided to push establishing a fish hatchery and game propagating station in King County at the expense of King County sportsmen.
Puget Soundridge and Dredging company tugs Keres and Mayflower receive fines totaling 100 dollars for violations of the designated customs lane.
Advices from Victoria report tramp steamer Clerieskereoutt encountered a very severe storm while sailing from Treadwell and was nearly wrecked on rocks off Millbank. No further details available.
A. Bowen of Howen Bros asked the city finance committee for a 60 day option on the $2 250 000 water bond issue. He argued the bonds offer better security and could be sold at par if the option were granted. The committee will decide later. The Northwestern Steamship Co will place the Pennsylvania on the Alaska run replacing the Saratoga which will repair after a collision in Walsh month.
Kadieom Springs sanitarium near Haines was destroyed by fire early today. Silas Christian of Salt Lake, a patient, was incinerated while other patients escaped in their night clothes. Loss estimated at 56000.
Rev Howard Mears curate at St Matthews Episcopal church was found with a colored woman in the Tenderloin. He claimed it was merely slumming but a committee ruled the pulpit must be vacated. Mears has left the ministry.
The Michigan club will meet tonight at the A. O. U. W. hall 1922 Firet av. An excellent literary and master’s program has been arranged.
In Shanghai on April 12 reports estimate about 6,000 deaths from famine across affected districts. Disturbing accounts note desperate parents reportedly exchange their children to be eaten.
Charles Weber of Pulaski Pennsylvania discovered the man jailed as George Weber claimed to be his brother. After a series of misidentified swindle suspicions Charles aided the prisoner and in a Washington meeting the men reconciled ending the federal hearing momentarily.
In Portland on April 12 Emmett Malone 11 drowned in Meade slough. Fred V Noice a Seattle mail clerk arraigned for stealing from the mails confessing partially. Investigations by federal inspectors reveal decades of peculation, with Noice facing grand jury review and a $1000 bond.
William Blackman former state labor commissioner urges enforcement of a state law that allows investigation of street railway companies for failing to provide required safety appliances and equipment for passenger safety. Labor Commissioner Hubbard holds authority to summon witnesses and probe Seattle Electric Co. for franchise compliance.
Osmond Overland was the victim of a clever forger yesterday afternoon when Charles Lewis presented a check signed by A. W. McCormack, a local sign painter. Overland cashed it and later learned the check was forged.
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