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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1907
Page
1
The article details a sharp rise in paving bids on Queen Anne Hill with estimates 50 percent higher than two years earlier. Barber Asphalt argues price increases reflect higher labor, material costs, and delays, while questions linger about graft and bid fairness.
Four mills in north western Washington have closed their doors and stopped machinery due to a car shortage. The Parker-Hell Lumber Co at Pilchuk, Atlas Lumber & Shingle Co at McMurray, Day Lumber Co at Big Lake, and Clear Lake Lumber Co at Clear Lake halted operations, leaving lumber in sheds and shop inventory. All are on the N. P railroad formerly the Seattle and International line.
United States Attorney PF C Sullivan leads a government suit against Wat eon Allen and the Whiteen Coal Company to seize 59 acres in Lewite County claimed fraudulently conveyed. Testimony before Judge W A Warden in Tacoma covered coal land value and similar western land disputes involving railroads.
Only one bid was received by the board of public works for a stretch of city pipe along Harvard Avenue North. The bid was considered excessive and the project, tied to a large paving job, may require reconsideration of the award or the inviting of new bids.
The Japanese restaurant association announces a price hike citing higher costs for foodstuffs, signaling a forthcoming end to inexpensive W-cent meals as proprietors across the city adjust to rising expenses. The case of Col. George B Lamping for speeding will be heard by Justice of the Peace Gordon Heat Tweeday.
Billy Lavigne, a noted boxer and boxing promoter born in Saginaw, died after a spinal meningitis diagnosis. He lived in Detroit and later San Francisco before moving to Seattle four years ago, where he ran boxing clubs and joined the Post-Intelligencer as an advertising solicitor and boxing writer. He left behind wife and relatives.
D Lambert, a prominent property owner in the Meliora addition, has returned to the city after a voyage that included Australia New Zealand and the Hawaiian Islands.
The Escond trial of Clyde Brownfield concluded with a hung verdict after a jury retired at 113 yesterday morning and reported at noon today. The panel stood seven to five for conviction.
In Spencer April, men entered the town before daylight and cut the wires to a distant point. They went to John Layman’s farm, ordered him out, shot him twice when he resisted, then tied him to a tree and beat him. Layman survived but remains wounded with two bullets in his chest. he faced a prior warrant for immorality.
Chief Wappenstein bars newecerts from Firet and secondays and bans crossing between Youler and Madison. Newsdealers threaten war as only six carts are allowed to operate. Abeisserne holds six carts, W Hellman four. each man demands a permit. The chief vows to decide the dispute if they cannot settle it themselves.
Marine Inspectors Whitney and Turner suspend Captain John Kiemoore of the steamer George M B Marr for ten days. They cite failure to keep life boats and tle waste in a fit condition, impacting vessel safety.
John W. Springer, once elected mayor of Denver, married Mrs Isabella Patterson Foley in a noon ceremony at the Motel Jefferson. The couple plans a brief test period in Denver.
Patrolman Landen arrested Charlee Mooney in the North Heath area last night after he was found trying doors of multiple residences in the north end. Mooney claimed no intent to commit wrongdoing.
The Star Publishing Co will replace its fire damaged plant in about three months with a two story reinforced concrete building. The walls floors and roof will be concrete and the front Moorish designed. The Star will print a picture of its new home soon. The Star, owned by four stockholders, runs as a people’s newspaper free from syndicates and large corporate interests.
Washington reports the jury found Binger Hermann not guilty of destroying public records after weeks on trial. Hermann, expressing relief, said the verdict was the only possible result and thanked supporters. Press coverage notes Heaney expects the acquittal to not affect his Portland land fraud trial.
May 10 hearing set for three physicians Joseph Smith of the English Medical Institute K Maueman of the Booth Medical Institute and Robert B Clarke of the Clarke Medical Institute on charges of violating medical practice and paying commissions to recruiters. Chief Wappenstein filed the complaint with the state board of medical examiners as delays persist in assembling the board.
In San Francisco on April 27 a survey at the barnes reveals overwhelming support for a street car operators strike, indicating an imminent walkout.
David Wilcox, former president of the Delaware & Hudson company and friend of H. Herriman, shot himself in the head aboard the steamer Barbarossa last Wednesday night. The vessel reached quarantine last night with the death reported, as Wilcox had recently returned from abroad seeking health.
In Washington, the Hyde-Dimond land fraud conspiracy case was postponed today. Attorneys said the trial would require three or four months.
O Parker of Kennydale reported a daylight burglary yesterday while he was away. He described the intruder as a about 20 years old, 5 feet 10 inches, wearing gray coat and dark clothing.
Description seen leaving Parker's house by neighbors. The thief stole two .caliber firearms, a lady's gold watch, and a red and black hat.
City reports a Beattie trend where pharmacists and physicians allegedly collaborate to supply liquor without licenses via prescriptions. The Star cites a secret probe showing private stores catering to fashionable women, avoiding public notice while police claims rely on proof of agreements. Councilman Keene plans to escalate the issue to the license committee chair.
Four members of the toe trust pleaded guilty in Cincinnati on April 27 and were fined 106 dollars each.
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