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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1907
Page
1
Dr Calhoun announced a cleansing of the office and a strict enforcement of health ordinances. He said some men shirk duties and will be removed, and promised backing for his reporting system to guard Beattle’s health. He also orders stricter restaurant and bakery inspections.
Mayor Medre says state law compels action to limit liquor sales without prescription while Police Chief Wappenstein pledges arrests of any druggist selling liquor without a prescription. Council members oppose Keene draft that would allow whisky sales by druggists on Sundays and without a liquor license.
Telegraph reports April 12 indicates indictments are returned this afternoon as prosecutors claim an affidavit from a prosecution employee undermines tacit juror disqualification. The court has not heard further from Toledo as efforts continue to locate Der.
In the county, detectives searched early for clues after a disturbance reported near a sports field. Officers cordoned the area while investigators questioned residents and reviewed nearby surveillance footage.
Arthur Collies a 24 year old carpenter was charged with forging the name of John W. The incident occurred in the county court and he was brought back to face the charge.
Officials from the AYP exposition announce that the Northern Pacific passenger department has distributed 26 000 copies of a new advertising folder to promote the event in the eastern region. Local venues and dates are listed in the folder for attendees and visitors.
Lumbardo and Albino Lumbardo were arrested on a charge of selling liquor without a license. Each posted $100 bond for appearance next Tuesday afternoon before Judge Jobe B. Carroll after a venue change from Judge Gordon's court.
A morning fire in San Francisco tore through the eight story Hamlin hotel at Leavenworth and Baddorpe streets and levelled the building. Authorities believe the blaze began in the basement and spread rapidly, with flames consuming the upper floors and surrounding structures. Emergency crews battled the flames as occupants fled, with reports limited on casualties and firefighting progress.
Shops of J. M. Cunningham G. Dean and Irving Cannon may close in a lockout if tailors demand an 18 percent increase. It is also likely strikebreakers will be ordered by the National Takers' Protective Demociation.
Seattle officials state the Northern Pacific expects to furnish 60 percent of the cars needed this season, after supplying 30 percent last year to the Sound mail line. N P hopes to meet half of Mills requests with new locomotives en route.
A Denver woman, daughter of a Seattle attorney, gave birth on a Northern Pacific train near Beattie as it neared Union Depot at 7 delock. The mother and newborn are both reported doing well and were taken to the grandfather’s room near the university. names are withheld per request.
Many property owners along Twenyav west from Mc Graw to W Galereta donate 3 to 9 feet off their land. The action supports a street widening and improvements plan on Magnolia Bluff, avoiding condemnation proceedings.
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Vanderveer leads a county wide cleanup targeting unincorporated King County saloons within one mile of towns amid liquor licensing abuses. He cites crime waves and a 26 to 1 population ratio as proof, and vows licensure revocations and prosecutions if reform stalls.
Elijah Smith, a cashier of the Bank of Malta at Helena Montana, admits partial fault for a six thousand dollar shortage but says higher ups must bear most of the blame. detained at Interbay by Pinkerton agent James B. Dye, Smith claims others responsible for the bank losses while noting his disappearance last September and travel along the Pacific Northwest seeking protection from pursuers.
George Harrison of the American Federation of Labor reports an imminent strike in the Tanana district near Fairbanks. The alert notes a dispute over labor conditions and mentions Arthur Phelan and the potential use of strikebreakers. The commission will be submitted to the workers for action.
ST PETERSBURG April 13 The premier asked parliament to appropriate 11,500,000 to famine relief in southern Russia. The American ambassador has contributed 5,000 collected by the American Red Cross society, with 259 from Miynaki of Davenport Iowa a native of Russia.
In St Paul on April 13 the complaint by H Venner a Great Northern shareholder seeks the appointment of a receiver for the Great Northern railroad. The filing requests protective action for the company and its assets amid ongoing concerns about its operations.
In court Harriman testified against former stenographer Frank W. Hill charged with stealing the Harriman Webster letter and leaking it to newspapers. Harriman refused to name a confidant who read the letter, insisted on limits to his answers, and was excused for an important engagement after identifying the letter at issue.
Eleven Japanese laborers arriving aboard the Oriental liner Tremont will be deported to Japan on the same vessel. The Tremont sails tomorrow evening. Chief Sargent of the Local Bureau of Immigration said that after July 1 the chances of violating the contract labor law will be remote due to the new federal law going into effect then.
John Sheppard was arrested by Detective Adams as he attempted to sell four razors identified as stolen property to a pawnbroker this morning.
April 13 report says Harry K. Thaw hopeful for bail as attorney Delmas visits the Tombs. Thaw restless, refuses to speak, while Evelyn Thaw is said to be much worse by family. Thaw’s lawyers may seek habeas corpus in another county. A Blair Thaw notes his belief in Harry’s insanity.
Senator Samuel H. Piles recounts President Roosevelt telling him Seattle will become a great city, likened to New York or Chicago. The talk touched on the Harriman incident, Roosevelt’s third term stance, and his enduring influence in Washington despite political chatter.
Heeney told UC Berkeley students that municipal rot rests with the merchant class and corporations. He said the labor element cannot be held responsible for the election of Schmitz.
J. B. White of J. H. White & Co. urges Seattle to imitate Kansas City Mo offering prizes for the most attractive lawns and related improvements, to be distributed by committees as incentives.
A proposed program would invite Seattle businessmen to sponsor cash prizes for homes. The plan envisions leading local figures funding early prizes to spark the venture and attract broader participation in urban development efforts.
A meeting of nearby property owners at the Chamber of Commerce discusses the Denny Hill regrade. They consider how much area will be benefited to arrange assessments satisfactorily.
Chicago April 13 The clearing house committee meets this afternoon over a $24 000 000 demand by Walsh roads stockholders for the property A $26 000 000 offer from the New York Central is reported and the deal may close today
John W. Yerkes resigns as internal revenue commissioner to enter law practice. Dr Fanny Leake Cummings counters Mrs O H James's claim that clothing signals immorality, arguing clothes are for warmth, protection, and beauty and should be bright and attractive.
Eudie Hickey former Little Rock infielder arrives and will play third base for Seattle this summer. If warm weather holds he will debut tomorrow with Everett. Bill Hurley Dugdale’s ex first baseman rates Hickey as one of the best third basemen in the minor leagues.
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