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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1907
Page
4
Despondent over unrequited love Mabel Weathers killed herself with carbolic acid at the A P depot yesterday afternoon just before an intended departure Beattica. The act occurred in front of her father and brother as she prepared to leave for Seattle. A Tacoma streetcar conductor is named as a contributing cause.
About 600 college men gathered last night in the University of Washington gymnasium to attend a smoker arranged by the varsity faculty. The event aims to interest city college men in the local institution as the first in a series.
Mrs. Ronnie Lowe, wife of V. V. Lowe, sought a divorce in superior court after Lowe was acquitted by a 12 man jury in a case involving alleged criminal intimacy with Helen Lasher. The wife stated in her complaint the charges against her husband and asserted the offense occurred.
Mia Kate L. Cheater, 4d secretary of the Star, fell into an elevator shaft in the Mayer hotel this morning and died.
A locomotive on the Wabash railroad exploded this morning near O Fallon Missouri killing three trainmen and injuring none reported. Investigators probe cause as tragedy unfolds in the morning hours.
Secretary of War Taft arrived for a Yale club reunion in Cincinnati and refused to discuss politics. He stated the American army will be withdrawn from Cuba by September 1, 1908 and that he will depart for the Philippines on September 1 for about eighty days.
In Port Townsend April court martial proceedings Lieutenant Merbert Millar of Fort Flagler faced defense witnesses yesterday afternoon before adjournment to Monday. The defense argued Millar’s alleged errors in dock repair funding stem from advice from officers and informed personnel, while the prosecution has finished its case after sixteen witnesses.
Judge Gilliam of the superior court ruled the Chicago Milwaukee & St Paul railroad may condemn a right of way along the Cedar river through Ken Lumber Co property despite protests. The lumber firm cannot withhold the land unless it itself builds a railroad on part of the land sought by Milwaukee.
Mrs. W. D. Maywood and her two young daughters left for Holee under nurse and guard to attend the trial of her husband, as reported by the Western Union Miners organization.
The article describes a mother telling her child this hurts me more than it does you as Harold Manning receives a harsh spanking. The incident ends with the arm broken between the wrist and elbow.
Prominent Seattle men weighed options for quality clothing service and after reviewing orders filled by Ed White the tailor at 208 Collins Building a clear decision was stated.
In Chicago on April 27 labor leaders announced an organization by Moyer Haywood Pettibone partisans calling themselves undesirable citizens to oppose Theodore Roosevelts nomination and election. They claim a membership of 60,000.
Ottumwa Iowa on April 21 reports Leroy Ware a bank defaulter growing violent and feared to lose sanity while bank examiner cites a two hundred thousand dollar shortfall Leaner Matelly is named as involved. Monkoer WeaL April 11 notes George Kettle seriously injured in Buck’s lodging camp with a broken leg and other severe wounds. New York April 27 says Mey Yohe was last night seeking a minis
A fragment describes a woman arranging marriage to Lt Brown while a plan to marry again faces obstacles as she claims two husbands refuse support and names Lord Strong in denial of involvement.
In Honolulu on April 21 the steamship Heliopolia arrived from Manila with 2,200 Spanish immigrants. During the voyage there were 14 births and 19 child deaths from measles.
Min Mo Chek vice minister of education is arrested in MOUL Korea on suspicions of complicity in the planned assassination of the minister who signed the Japanese protectorate convention.
In San Francisco on April 7 owners report no demand from shippers due to labor uncertainties after May 1. Builders and lumber dealers are postponing business as they face a range of difficulties anticipated on that date.
A selamonreaph for measuring earthquake shocks is to be installed at the state university. The machine has been ordered in Germany and will stand on a concrete pedestal near Betence Mall.
Activity to remove the blockade at the ASD Hudison site is planned to start shortly with crews mobilizing. Officials urge cooperation as work progresses and safety measures are enforced.
The Olympic Market at 118 Pike Street opposite the Ben Marche advertises lower meat prices. The brief note notes a location and a savings claim with no further details.
The Northern Pacific Milwaukee and St Paul Valen cifle and Columbia and Puget railroads agree on an overhead crossing south of the Shattle brewing plant to allow av district residents to reach without a grade crossing. The plans will be presented to the council at next Wednesday’s meeting.
A fragmented notice discusses tea quality and pricing with a cryptic prompt about a grocer returning a man if you dislike chillings. It implies a consumer or vendor dispute over tea assessment and payment terms.
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