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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1907
Page
8
Reported by Seattle residents the carcasses of dead hogs said to have cholera were dumped into the Duwamish River opposite the old Cavanaugh farm. Local workers and health officials plan to pursue the matter with the Seattle health office.
Briefs note the creation of the National Industrial Traffic League by railroad traffic managers in Chicago to coordinate traffic rates and interchange. Other items report on a sugar refining accounting bill in Philadelphia, grand jury actions, wage disputes, and various international and political snippets.
Eight United States army officers are sent to the Northwest to prepare a comprehensive pro Grensive military map believed to cover the United States. The development follows the battleship Nebraska at the Navy Yard indicating heightened military planning.
A frustrated customer claims the grocer returns payment for a batch of poor tea labeled only by brand name. The buyer insists on direct resolve with the seller rather than a third party, seeking full reimbursement.
The steamship Indianapolis was rammed by government tug J. M. Wilson at Pier 1. Holes were punched through three hull layers and damage to the Indianapolis totals $150. The tug escaped with a twisted bow. the collision is blamed on the tug not slowing before docking.
Copenhagen authorities launched a campaign against rats offering one percent of a cent per rat tail. Breeding rats is declared a criminal offense under the new policy.
The state railroad commission fixed September 3 for hearings on objections from railroads to new regulations. Rail and carrier counsel will present oral protests in Seattle after a June conference. The regs target handling of passengers, car distribution records, and station requirements, with claims of unjust extra costs.
Harbor master Capt A H Spaulding reports waterfront finances for Mallard and West Seattle show Ballard holdings running at a loss while West Seattle yields only 150 dollars per month. Plan to curb cheap rentals includes stopping ages of free or low rent by the West Seattle Ferry Co which pays one dollar a month now. other firms pay as high as twenty six dollars.
The Shingle Mill bureau plans a statewide circular to invite shingles manufacturers to a mass meeting in Beattle at the Elka hall within ten days likely on Ranguat 10. The gathering aims to consider concerted action against a proposed freight rate increase to eastern markets.
Tenth ward clashes over paving schemes for 1909 exposition growths. Petitions circulate among property owners as Hassam cement paving gains backing. Barber Asphalt backs agents to push petitions while opponents threaten bids. Councilmen Murphy and Mullen block Hassam motions for a week amid disputes. Source notes eastern cities already adopting the pavement with satisfaction.
Light rains soothe eastern Washington while western fires wane. Miners flood Slate Creek hills. Whatcom growers seek a fruit inspector. Tacoma Mayor opposes the nolede fourth and may veto. Northern Pacific to double track Tacoma to Montana. A new harvester speeds grain work in Walla Walla. Suspect K Obata still at large near Fife. Tacoma residents plan to escort Taft from Portland. Convicts to work on new state roads. John T. Redman, Tacoma grocer leader, dies in California.
Governor Mead faced an excited encounter with J. F. Kelly a 22 year old man calling himself insane who demanded help collecting bills. Officers arrived and he was taken into custody after the meeting.
United Press reports Rev. D G Campbell Morgan of Westminster Congregational church urges bringing armed troops to New York and declaring martial law to stop a surge of crime. He calls for arrest of every known criminal and says police are powerless to curb the terror.
Free Alaska ocean shipping news is re established in US cable offices under Col. R. K. B. Thompson of the Signal Corps. The Merchants' Exchange aims to include inland waters of Alaska in the service. Readers seek Yukon craft updates as authorities delay action.
The telephone operators who have been on strike since May 2 will return to work under the same conditions as when they walked out. The concession granted is that men operators be discharged. Also mentions confidential money loan offers on diamonds at 204 Building.
In Olympia on August 1 the Star Special Service reports a court decision in the case No against the City HT. The ruling states that railroad sidings and related facilities are treated as a special street grade with corresponding assessments. The Pacific Squadron at Roe at Les et remains cited.
A brief notice records a money loan related to rates at the Balley Building. Details are minimal in the fragment.
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