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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1907
Page
3
An United Press report from August details a Berlin front express wreck with 60 casualties including several Americans. Rescue work describes demolished engines and piled train cars, with grisly remains found along the wreckage and among the injured including Count Keiserlink and Prince Alexander Pogotoff.
A session at the Labor Temple weighs scale changes for the year and expected two more months of work. The eight hour day and the check off wage deduction system are likely, with coal miners in Wyoming and Colorado signaling acceptance. President McLain awaits a reply to invite John Mitchell, possibly replaced by National Organizer Purcell of Ohio in Denver.
Adams seeks 107 763 69 against the government in a suit involving Alaska miners and stolen funds. Judge Hanford will review two large claims totaling over 27 216 and 8 006 respectively, with a likely net around 76 000 after expenses and deductions. Adams property valued at about 18 000 plus 17 100 in furniture and vehicles is attached. a civil suit set for September 1 may determine how much was stolen. Adams plans to contest each claim and oppose estate costs of hearings estimated near 10 000. The article notes the father of Nicholas II consulted an American spirit medium.
The ad touts superior shade cloth that resists cracking and fading with ordinary care. It notes oil and lead in painting thin cloth, self acting Hartshorn rollers, patent metal clips, and careful workmanship. The firm offers to send a man to demonstrate and provide figures at no cost.
Humane officers report Mrs Jane Lavelle discovered near death in a Beattie boulevard shack by Salvation Army workers. Officer Vaupell says she has a son employed by Claussen Brewing & Malting. Food sent. investigation into the case continues.
A Seattle notices list numerous couples and partners with ages, including Robert Hite and Mattie Thomas, Gilbert King and Emily M. Scott, Harold J. Rhodes and Chris tine Hanson, and others such as Olaf W. Wickstrom with Anna M. Nelson and Peter B. Emery with Hedwig Sacher. The compilation includes names, ages, and locales in the Seattle area and nearby Redmond.
The project to lay new salt water mains faces delays. Work is not expected to start until early next year. Engineer H W Scott estimates 90 days to fit the pipe after order. The process through resolution and ordinance may take five to six weeks before contracts are let. The system expansion costs about 260000 and faces local opposition at the public hearing.
Overnight entries list six furlong sprints and a one mile race for three year olds and up. Notable names include Virginia Boy Mattie Carr The Only Way Black Cloud and Redmont in the first race with entries from Ed Lilburn Rune Tetanus and Nancy W in the second. The fourth race offers six furlongs selling action for older horses while the sixth race features a one mile purse with BoGe Boomer Punnyaide Mike Jordan Treasure Seeker and Apprentices allowance among others.
A group forced an entry at L. M. Harper’s grocery at 1461 Stet Ave after plumbers’ work. The cash register was smashed and about $4.50 stolen. Detectives Adame and Corbett suspect the thieves were youths.
Everett city council grants a liquor license for a saloon on the wharf despite mayor and two councilmen opposition. The wharf area is under a wharf company loan, with lease to the saloon operator. Council also ignores reform efforts, tabling a petition from 634 women seeking end to dance halls.
Papers in habeas corpus proceed. Dogs to release Thomas Futler held in county jail and witness in the Mayo shooting affair have been served on Sheriff Smith. The motion will probably be argued tomorrow morning.
Everett report states county timber cruisers found valuable standing timber on lands previously marked logged off. Increases in timber assessments may reach up to 1000 percent in some cases, with higher tax receipts expected to cover cruising costs.
Cincinnati Aug. 7 A girl who wed at 14 and now 19 asks divorce. She recalls a Newport Kentucky marriage with her mother at home. She says love is essential, warns against early wedlock, and notes she would still be a child without real affection and respect in marriage.
The city fire and water committee will consider proposals for the Pine Street fire station property at Pine and Thirday. The poorly built station sits on a steep grade and sale could fund a new station with potential funds left for other city needs.
The Lake Washington excursion boats’ spell ers defy instructions by shouting from near shore after being told to modulate voices. Chief Wappenstein asserts police powers to the lake center line and warns they must move or face police court.
Annie, a long time visitor to Beattie police court for acts from drinking to cross-dressing, is given a ticket to Boston by county commissioners who favor her absence. Her father, Storey, a wealthy Boston ship builder, has reportedly not known of her for years. The tale portrays a pampered child who forsook education for the stage and marriage, leading to her downfall.
The Alabama house adopted a resolution strongly supporting Governor Comer in the conflict with raft roads. It would empower him to press the house’s will, while risking militia use amid strained state and railroad relations. Threats of a railroad employee strike and possible local train suspensions worsen the turmoil.
Emil J. Zimmer will be tried by a jury on a misdemeanor contempt of court charge for refusing to testify in the Glass case. In police court he said he had already faced county jail time and a $600 fine, but the plea was not sustained and the case was set for trial.
The Davidson family of 356 18th Ave N expects F H Davidson to return as friends search for Edna Davidson, who drowned during a surf bath last Saturday. A telephone message says no body has been found and the search has ended for now.
The city warns of a water famine as Spring Valley company’s sole supply fails and cannot repair. Officials plan to appeal to supervisors for financial aid to keep water flowing.
A dinner was planned to be hosted by Jacob Furth for Washington state commissioners and Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition executive committee members including Laird Commissioner Rosa and Gov. Mead. A misunderstanding over invitations was resolved when stenographers discarded Parry issued invites and announced Furth as host.
A humorous sketch notes a millionaire’s social fear of relatives avoiding him. It observes how a girl imagines romance from a magazine portrait and mocks engagement freedoms denied by a mother. The piece reflects light satire on relationships and wealth.
The Fort Wayne Electrical company filed a bond of 126 726 dollars at city hall as guarantee for completing its contract to install machinery for the Cedar River light extension project.
In city, Geo. K. Cusack is missing amid a family calamity with a brother dead and a mother near death. Perry P. Myers is dead. his body lies in the morgue while Jennie Cusack remains at 203 Superior Street. Mrs P Mumenthal, 60, of Johannesburg Kern County was killed in a street accident in San Francisco.
Residents near Fifth Ave and Broadway Ballard complain of unbearable charcoal fumes from installed burners. A petition with over a hundred signatures is filed for city council consideration claiming the burners create a public nuisance and should be abated.
The Norwegian steamer Henrik Theen left Astoria for Seattle while the Ning Chow from Tacoma headed to Japan Australia and Europe. Hornel en sailed from Nanaimo to San Francisco and the Sonoma under Capt. Cousins arrived in port at 5 45 this morning with a record cargo and nearly 400 passengers. The President reached San Francisco on its southbound trip as the Meteor from Seattle entered the bay. Saratoga departs for Valdes tomorrow. The Tyee Jr., an oil burning fishing vessel built for Barneson Hibbard Co of San Francisco, nears completion at Moran Co yards and will launch within 10 days for Alaska cruises.
George W Delamater former state senator and governor candidate on the Republican ticket shot himself in the Pennsylvania Tie Co. office where he served as president. Melancholia or sorrow over his son's recent death is noted. letters found may reveal the motive.
The steamer Vashon suffered a machinery mishap on its last trip between Seattle and Alki Point and could not make the return run. Passengers were landed safely and the vessel tied up at Alki Point for the night. The Vashon previously caught fire a few weeks earlier, during which a brave fireman died attempting to extinguish the blaze.
Rev F. Aked of Rockefellers New York church addressed about 10,000 attendees at the Chautauqua assembly. He challenged the wealthy saying what right have we to luxury while others starve and urged that tears and smiles alone will not gain heaven.
A vivid account describes Tom my Atking leading a pageant at Aldershot featuring 1,000 soldiers in uniforms worn by the British army between 1807 and 1907. The event showcased historical attire across a century of service traditions.
A bold catalog proclaims choice of any suit in the house including blues blacks full dress tuxedos and novelties. The advertisement touts the largest assortment in the annals of the clothing trade appealing to all gentlemen seeking formal or fashionable attire.
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