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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1907
Page
7
A fragmented rail inspection note shows gaps in the JER view and lists six thousand six, and a missing route at four major interchanges. Officials urge further mapping and verification across the affected region.
An ordinance drawn by the mayor asks the council to review the operation of the electric company amid claims of franchise violations that could endanger public safety. The measure will be taken up as a committee of the whole with many council members hesitant but acknowledging the need for careful consideration.
Severe crowding on the Bremerton run left many travelers unable to return on the last boat as weather improved. Passengers spent the night in Colby and Manchester while the Image Flyer failed to bring back all on the Bremerton service and the Perdita was sent on an extra trip to Dring Ure.
The case against Bolster seeks a new trial on charges that evidence was improperly obtained in Ireland. Attorney Prigmore accuses deputy attorney Prigmore of misconduct. Howe for Len and other claimants counters. Judge Griffin hinted he may deny the motion despite the allegations.
A garbled report describes a shooting death linked to a man named Abe and a pursuit involving George Kane and Joba Kane in a South Dakota city. The writer hints at family distress and unresolved motive, with limited clear details available.
A lively audience enjoyed The Pree Lance a bustling comic opera at the Grand the piece blends satire and melody with witty performances by Rita mi Allorehare and others. The troupe presents burlesque flavors and vaudeville tunes to entertain crowds, with familiar acts like Trilby and Diavole bound for the Lyric as a strong program continues this week.
Petitioners challenge state land valuation in a 1996 appeal. They seek to acquire parcels numbered 204 255 81 and 237 at fixed values. The case involves Seaitic Tide and Trrawley Brawley in a disputed land sale.
Fragmentary text references telegraph service and a dated meet or event. The readable bits include scattered names, a location like Block Eachange and a possible Nabitye Perum, but most content is illegible. No clear event, date, or outcome can be determined from the readable portion.
In a court proceeding the Whitson Hen son of Hookune is mentioned in relation to meliona in ABAiion Cone. The notation indicates the party was not qualified to proceed.
Andrew Matiake, prisoner in the federal jail at Juneau Alaska, is said to be dying after a violent illness described as a brain fever months after the killing of Jock Levers in Ketchikan. Authorities fear he will not survive to stand trial.
Lectures to students after signs stolen from streetcars were found hanging on trolley wires. Prof Geiger called boys to the assembly and warned that complaints have been made to the police and future offenses would lead to prosecution.
The board signed with Gamewell Fire Alarm for 5¢ alarm boxes and equipment totaling 4266 dollars. Electrician Josiya will install a substation at Premest and the north district including Ballard once materials arrive.
Aberdeen lumber trade spiked in March with shipments reaching 44 673170 feet, the largest monthly total for the Aberdeen Lumber and Shingle Mill company. The Buckman departed San Francisco at 2 30 am, twelve hours late due to heavy freight, while Zapora and Northwestern updates remain uncertain amid salvage talk. Umatilla cleared for San Francisco with about 2000 tons, the largest cargo yet.
A steam schooner nearing completion at Eagle Harbor will join the Tacoma to San Francisco lumber fleet starting June 1. Built by a Tacoma syndicate at a cost of 125000 dollars, the vessel has a capacity of 1000000 feet and will have its engines installed in San Francisco before towing its first cargo there.
Seattle Electric will lower the Madison street cable tracks tomorrow evening to a new grade at Third avenue so track laying can proceed south beyond Madison. Track work north of Madison to Union street is nearly finished after Mayor Moore pressed the company to speed up.
The Puget Mound Tusgbeat company unveils its new flagship port Townsend project. Chief engineer June FF Primrose traveled east to pier-model for the sound and design details.
The Japanese consulate announced General Sauroki will represent Japan at the Jamestown Exposition. He arrives in Seattle with 15 subordinates aboard the Aki Maru on May 3.
T Mateonaga of 114 Fifth av south reports to Chief Wappenstein that his white wife Mive Alma Meyers married February 21 this year left him after about a month of marriage and has been missing since March 24. Mateonaga, 22, seeks police help to locate her.
James 8 Mellce city quarantine officer and witnesses appear before the Board of Health in Dr Grant Calhouns office this evening to answer charges that he collected $10 to not place the living fence under quarantine. The proprietress of the property and others are named in the case.
Dupdale's Seattle Weayne team will meet the university tomorrow afternoon at his new Athletic park. As the season opens on Saturday, Dug's men must hustle to be ready for the initial game. Wednesday the leaguers play the next matchup.
George Patterson found guilty by Colorado Supreme Court for contempt in printing an improper article about Colorado election cases must pay a 1000 fine. The US Supreme Court today dismissed his appeal with Justice Harlan dissenting on free speech grounds.
The Anderson Steamboat Company on Lake Washington filed plans for a new fuel off tanks and a cow to replace the wooden tank scow to prevent oil spills into the lake. The legal notices note ongoing regrade cases in Department 2 before Judge Yokey and Dearborn cases in Department 6 with many verdicts and pending filings. George Carroll was found sane and released from custody.
The article notes likely postponement of Oriental country visits by commissioners until Congress approves funding for the A Y P E exposition. This federal funding delay could slow opposition efforts and impede planned actions.
Severe floods on the G N cause washouts across Montana with the river and Little Missouri rising into the valleys from Helena to Malta. The fast mail service due at Tam today has not yet arrived, delaying the Great Northern transcontinental schedule.
John G. Hold, Republican national committeeman, defeated George Irving of Ketetri ken to win Juneau as the site for the Southeastern Alaska convention. The meeting will be held next November with six delegates sent to the national convention. The faction now controls the committee.
Interstate Commissioner Frouty began the final hearing of testimony this morning in Portland Oregon on the Spokane terminal rate case.
Dr. Annie Russell sues Dr. George Miracle in Superior Court Judge Fraters department for 225 dollars claiming Miracle wrongfully took a ring. The two physicians, once married, face pending financial matters including dowries and bar another matter.
United States Attorney Sullivan filed federal charges against the Great Northern Railway for alleged violations of the 28 hour law. The complaint claims sheep were shipped and left unattended in the state for 38 to 60 hours before inspection.
U S District Attorney Norman Ruick of Idaho travels to meet Secretary Bonaparte on the federal grand jury in Bolae. Reports say Senator Borah is indicted for conspiracy related to alleged lead fraud and appealed for department review. Bonaparte says no interference with the grand jury. Borah says he is the target of a Western Federation of Miners plot over Haywood prosecution.
Judge Gordon presided in a busy morning session. James Garcia was jailed five days after three arrests in five days. W. Young pled guilty to drunkenness and tossing a bottle from his room and was fined ten dollars. Evan Fenning J F Connolly and Pat Sullivan were called disorderly and discharged. John Catlins received fifteen days for selling pencils on the streets.
Beattle city council members discuss holding primaries in the new Twelfth ward to nominate a candidate for councilman. A February petition by supporters in south Seattle asks for a special election, but no action has been taken yet.
The St Mark’s Men’s Club hosts its Apel Meeting tomorrow evening in the hall room of the church. The Rev H H Geren will be the speaker for the evening.
A tuberculosis awareness campaign opens tonight at the Miret Presbyterian Church led by Dr. Willem K. Kellogg secretary of the Washington Association for the Prevention and Relief of Tuberculosis. He will deliver an illustrated lecture titled Tuberculosis the Prevention and Cure.
The market remained notably steady despite a small shipment easing demand. Butter prices fell by a few cents in Washington creamery quotes while hay and vegetable futures moved higher on light supply. Leads list assorted items with limited clarity on exact quantities and origins.
A garbled OCR page from a Maine market lists numerous items with prices including butter eggs fish and timber products. The text references Creamery butter and fish such as halibut and trout along with plaster, brick, and timber materials. Units and labels are inconsistent due to transcription errors.
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