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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1907
Page
3
United Press reports Adelaide Aug 6 as crowds gather while five hundred extra officers are sworn in to combat street crime. Plainclothes units patrol congested districts to prevent further disorder amid rising violence and arrests.
The old university site from Third to Sixth streets was deemed not taxed under prior rulings. Prosecuting Attorney Prigmers argued the 50-year lease held by James A. Moore is subject to assessment despite university use. County Assessor Parriedhaw valued Moore's lease at $1,230 based on expert appraisal.
On the sound of yacht Pawan, Byxbee of Lewis An Gaip Chandlery and George E. Billings set sail. The steamer Sonoma arrived with a cargo of merchandise while the Victoria carried 500 passengers and treasure. The Holt Hill from Liverpool reached Vancouver after days missing, and the oil tank steamer Col. F.L. Soon with army transport Dix headed to the Philippines and Honolulu.
Fragmentary OCR hides clear facts. no identifiable persons places or events emerge. A concise record cannot be formed from the readable text.
Report notes the record shipment of sap from Seattle totaling 7 800 tons in a single voyage. The extraordinary cargo underscores a booming timber and chemical industry and highlights logistical scale of Pacific Northwest trade.
The Seattle branch of the Jewelers Union will hold an open meeting at Labor Temple tonight inviting all jewelers watchmakers and silversmiths whether union or non union. The main purpose is to review the dispute with J Mayer & Brea over recent revenue and overtime wage concessions.
Officials say the Washington and Tennessee, two new armored cruisers, will depart within ten days for the Pacific coast after arriving from France and completing minor repairs.
Walter Yott and others were fined for letting water run during night hours at Green Lake section. Complaints show pipes operated from 10 pm to 6 am, with many offenses in high service districts. Violators were given 24 hours to appear at the city hall and pay fines or have water shut off.
Woodman, the young man arrested last week by Detectives Philbrick and Clark for robbing gas meters, was discharged by Judge Simon in police court after proving an alibi.
Elmer A. Johnson, husband of a jailed young woman arrested Sunday at Arlington for horse stealing, was arrested at Mt. Vernon by the town marshal and jailed. He faces larceny charges and likely assault and battery based on his wife's statements. If their marriage is valid, she cannot testify. Johnson denies they are married.
The Nippon Maru traveling from the Orient carries raw silk valued at $1,000,000 and a passenger, Dr. M. J. White, who has traveled via the battleship Nebraska to Navy Yards.
Principal city engineer H. W. Scott works on next year’s estimate for Cedar River water distribution improvements. He notes last year’s cost exceeded $660,000 and this year’s figure will be higher.
F B Baldwin a 63 year old plasterer who recently came from Los Angeles fell from a ladder in the home of W Th Harrin at 7500 25th av this afternoon. He died from injuries before a doctor could be reached.
Edward Cohen, arrested in Vallejo for passing bogus checks on the First National Bank of San Jose, says he was arrested previously on a similar charge in Portland. His family has made good the missing funds.
Swinemunde August 6 The czar sailed today aboard the yacht Standard escorted by the German squadron The kaiser will go to Wilhelmshöhe.
Bargain alert for Cohen Drew Sporting Goods at Theodore Lite and Co. 1008 Let Ave. Offers discount on items labeled as battleship themed stock with brisk savings. Limited quantities remain in this promotional period.
A carload of Whitney Go-Carts in fine condition will be sold at special prices on the sale's last day. Despite slight fire damage the carts remain useful and attractive. Tomorrow offers good weather for outings with a Whitney Cart. Remaining furniture includes chairs and rockers in various patterns.
The notice states no delivery promises for Fire Sale items and possible delays. Regular goods have priority in delivery. mixed orders will be split with regulars first. Cash only, no exchanges or returns, no repairs, and no C O D. Shipping dates are not guaranteed and damaged stock is sold as is.
The July payroll totals 127922.86 dollars, the largest single month in Beattie's history. It includes 1464 warrants to be cashed and pays 6 expert staff plus city workers, excluding Shorrocks and the Hallard Columbia City employees.
Confusion over law leads to temporary halts of many boats at Lake Washington Sunday night. No seizures or fines expected. owners’ names and addresses recorded. Refer to F Harper, collector for Puget Sound, Port Townsend, with action pending.
Overnight entries list Meadow races across six events with horses such as Adirondack Peggy O Neal Burnoletto Bilver Bue and King of Mist in 6 7 furlong and mixed purse formats. The page notes the death of infant Herid M Olsen and funeral arrangements for tomorrow.
At 2 o clock this morning detectives McClurg and Ryan raided a notorious opium joint at 614 Weller in the restricted district and arrested Hattie Holman a ne aress and proprietor who was the only occupant. She was charged with disorderly conduct. Despite efforts the place reopens when she is released. Police surveillance has stamped out most opium dens.
The Aki Maru departed for the Orient with a full passenger list and cargo tied to a six week vacation for Immigration Inspector A. H. Geffney. The Portland arrived from Valdes with a full passenger list. The Crook arrived at San Francisco from Seattle. Empress of China left Victoria for the Orient with many passengers. Helen Gould made multiple substantial donations in Paris including organ funding, pews, and support for the YWCA and hospital fund. The great grandmother of Romany, pictured in London, is revealed penniless and paralyzed at Maiden. Pacific Squadron at Navy Yard.
Philip Braden’s former gambler Marcus James confronts ruin and a life of debt. He meets Mary Braden at their home, experiences remorse, decides to repay harm, and plans a new life with her. Morena channels wealth into mining profits while James seeks forgiveness and love.
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