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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1907
Page
5
Marine officials say a steam craft collided due to officers on watch being unlicensed. Investigators note crew overwork and gaps in supervision, raising danger to passengers aboard small vessels during night and dark hours.
A Spokane court judge dismissed a local petition with prejudice after failure to take required testimony within the court ordered period. The hearing concluded with the order, closing today as the case faced dismissal for noncompliance.
G M Stewart and James B Lynch deny insolvency claims against their stables enterprise while W Coleman seeks a receiver. A new working rule reduces idle journeysmen by 50 cents per day. Police report arrest of Dixag for begging and DG Metter for fraud. Rev Charles Scadding of Oregon to lecture with 200 aides. Governor Mead selects site for a reform school project with potential 10 000 visitors anticipated.
A Seattle company promotes a modern whaling venture offering bonds and stock to fund new stations and steamers. It touts vast by products from whales including oil bone ambergris and guano, with plans for multiple stations and profits through equal stock ownership and installments.
The New York club held a meeting at the Alaska Building with speeches by President Hi L. Steer Professor B. Meyer J F Merritt J H Clawson and Ballard Mayor H E Peek. The gathering focused on Pacific coast topics and community outreach.
An event at the Piret Norwegian Danish Baptist Church corner Howard and Stewart tonight at 7 pm features a social entertainment. Separate naval preaching services will be held at 9 am and 2 pm.
The court holds four perton Judge Morrisrom to decide if Lawrence Dye can be retried on robbery charges. The writ of prohibition is returnable April 26.
An 11 year old named Louie Koaman was caught stealing a bale of hay and released with a reprimand after the new juvenile delinquency law takes effect. Judge Frater will gain authority to handle cases of adults buying stolen goods once the law is in effect.
Passengers aboard the steamer Whatcom were not inconvenienced by a breakdown in the engine room off Jefferson Point. The disabled vessel was towed to Seattle by the steamer Rosalie and lies at Pier 1 pending repairs. This first post dry-dock trip followed a supposed repair, with the breakage in the low pressure cylinder.
Ho Wee, a Chinese physician, was arraigned this morning on a charge of practicing medicine without a license. He was given until next Saturday to plead.
Edward Henter was arrested today on arson charges for burning a dwelling in Geeraetown. He was placed under anti? next Saturday to plead, as the Washington Fire Insurance company reportedly inspires locals to test insurance ventures. The Insurance Commissioner recently examined one suspect and found two hundred dollars as its apparent asset.
Local church bulletins list morning and evening services across congregations. Notable subjects include The Tree of Life in the Garden of God and The Father of the Faithful, with hours for Sunday School and choir and special rites at multiple venues.
The notice lists a series of evening talks and services at religious societies and halls. Topics include What is the Bible and How Shall We Use It, Religious Liberty, and a talk on the Object of Religion by W. I. Rhomon, with venues at PF hall and 1420 location, all scheduled around 6 p.m.
Albany April 20 A federal feature introduces a bill that would affect how witness testimony is used in trials. The measure would prohibit admitting a witness's narration of facts to prove insanity unless the underlying facts are proven beforehand.
Gen. Chas. F. Hemphrey, once sparred with Roosevelt in a famous exchange, has been reappointed by the president to head the army quartermaster department. He earned the Medal of Honor for gallantry under fire and served on the frontier against Indians, in Cuba, and in the Philippines.
Japanese Consul Hisamiden states General Kuroki and Baron Osewe will not visit Seattle next month while traveling east and may pass through Vancouver. He calls rumors of anti Japanese sentiment on the West Coast ridiculous.
Andrew Buckley of Seattle, known as a wealthy Klondiker, faces two divorce actions, one in Seattle and one in Chicago. The Seattle claimant Mrs Bell Hockley asserts a common law marriage with Buckley, while Buckley contends he was already married in 1977 and had a wife living in Mines.
A large crowd gathered at the new Athletic park from 2 PM to witness the season’s opening game. A line formed to the box office on Wester Way, filling the stands before start and spilling onto the field as policemen managed the throng.
The Dexter Horton Co will occupy its new quarters in the New York block beginning with near Monday.
A Johnston Co. piano sale offers deep discounts on grand and upright planos at 903 Second Avenue. The note promises home ownership benefits, urging customers to trade or buy now to save money and gain refined musical influence for families.
After a vacancy in the office of quartermaster general, President Roosevelt initially resisted Humphrey for the post. Humphrey’s strong record and long service led Roosevelt to appoint him again, marking a triumphant return in a storied military career.
In Butter Montana on a cold night a quartet of rough characters robbed a saloon on the town edge. They took the cash and then forced the bartender to serve a round of drinks as payment for the crime. The incident marks another robbery in the area.
City of Mexico reports President Manuel Bonilla, who is fleeing Honduras, will arrive tonight or Sunday morning. He is said to be at Las Baeperanzo.
The Seattle twice society presents a concert and ball this evening at Tur ner hall 1819 Eighthay under the direction of Prof. Carl Bohwerdtfeger. Dancing follows the concert and the notice offers plumbing estimates from Brown & Co 221 Pine Street with both phones listed.
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