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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1907
Page
5
A United Paper report notes Taft plans a sequence of talks with Roosevelt before Taft’s Philippines trip. The discussions may influence plans for the national ticket and Taft’s campaign strategy ahead of the September conference.
The Ravenna Improvement Club voiced protest against park damage from the Stone avenue extension through Woodland Park. The group voted to affiliate with the Central League of North End Improvement clubs and appointed a committee to study street traffic and city water main issues.
In Morristown Hudson Maxim, brother of Hiram Maxim, reportedly saved two girls from drowning at Hopatcong Lake after Miss Anna Mars and Miss Susie Williams fell into the water during an attempt to assist. Maxim, who lost an arm in an explosion, reportedly aided the rescues and towed them ashore as bystanders pulled in the rescuer.
Floyd Bush of the steam Humboldt wed Mies Flix beth Nina Stepler, daughter of a Seattle police officer, in a Seattle ceremony Monday afternoon. Bush, a prominent Pacific Coast Company mariner, has long served as freight clerk or purser on several steamers and has sailed to Alaska as well as along the coast.
Two Cree chiefs are being tried in Winnipeg for killing their daughter-in-law amid a formal session attended by hundreds of Indians. Authorities aim to end a tribal custom under delirium fever belief that a fevered person is possessed and must be killed to save souls.
Market notes show muskmelons failing to meet demand as cantaloupes sell higher. Muskmelons decline to 75 cents per crate while cantaloupes range 2.25 to 2.00. Wenatchee valley melons ride earlier market but lack Wenatchee flavor. Butter and cream demand rises with sailing boats to Fairbanks pending. Various prices listed for cream, cheese, poultry, and fruit as purchases move through shipping channels.
Steamship Furation reached port with 1600 cases of canned salmon from multiple bays including Hunters and Dundas. Umatilla to Nome trip planned for August, and Seattle to San Francisco run ahead. Bucentaur floated after grounding at Suva. Indianapolis resumes Seattle run while City of Seattle sails north. Yeddo arrives in San Francisco and will visit Seattle next week. Paulko clears Everett for San Pedro with lumber cargo. crew signed by Peterson the US Shipping Commissioner.
Western Union operators went on strike last night in Los Angeles. Six operators remained at work this morning while the rest demand reinstatement of center J. B. Ryan who faced discharge for alleged language use during a wire with an Oakland operator. Officials refused reinstatement prompting the walkout.
A local grocer offers a return payment to customers who do not purchase Schilling’s Peat, promising cash back if the product is not bought. The offer highlights a sales incentive centered on Schilling’s peat product.
Harry Sanstrom of the Seattle Labor Exchange was arrested after J. O'Conner accused him of beating him when Sanstrom failed to deliver a cement job in Bellingham. O Conner had paid a fee and waited at the union depot for transport before demanding a refund. He says he was assaulted and thrown into the street.
Olympia man Fred J. Hissell rescued four people from drowning at Westport beach last week. Other items note Aberdeen liquor dealers facing Sunday closing, a denied claim of a third navy yard, Tacoma water bonds approved, Spokane reporters touring Palouse country, Whatcom county attorney not pursuing Sunday law cases, Ward building explosion causing $3 000 damage, Bellingham Bay Improvement stock reduction planned for October, Spokane police seeking warrants for wealthy motorists, harvesters in Walla Walla district striking for eight hours with current wages, and hiring challenges in filling positions.
New York August report states Duchess DAvvaray, wife of Captain Jock Bonivita, has gained high society backing from J Pierpont Morgan. Morgan has given $66,000 to establish breeding kennels for her canine enterprise after previously paying $9,000 for a Scottish collie.
Misa Maple daughter of Sir Brandell Maple sues for divorce from Baron von Kekardstein secretary of the Germany embassy. He spent her $90 000 yearly allowance while her father paid $760 000 of his debts and she mortgaged two thirds of her income to keep him from bankruptcy. United States Senator Bacon of Georgia has lost most of his funds after the Exchange bank failure in Macon.
Nobl M. Jones of New York, a summer resident, and his 14 year old son Walter, armed with a small yacht cannon, thwarted five burglars attempting to enter their house on Amusano Islands, New York. The father ordered the boy to fire blank shells, scaring the band and deterring the break in.
Crosby Hall lunch room is razed for demolition, prompting city men who frequented the cafe to pool tips. Miss Sage, a regular server, collects 600 dollars from patrons, a sum believed to be a record tip in London.
At the Navy Yard battleship Nebraska site the Pioneer Piano House promotes easy payments under a Small Profit and Quick Sales program described as the busiest and neat deal on the coast while awaiting loan approval.
United Press reports W. J. Halloran, a real estate man, chosen by the American party to fill Salt Lake City's mayoral vacancy after Bera Thompson's resignation. Council to confirm. Chief Detective George Raleigh resigns amid alleged conspiracy to protect windlers. Pacific Squadron at Navy Yard. Public safety note urges buying fire insurance locally if cost and merit are equal to imported.
The Pacific squadron is at Chemerton and Puget Sound navy yard shows more battleships of all classes than ever. Vessels include Nebraska Oregon Wisconsin gunboats Chicago Howton Albany Charleston Buffalo training ship Philadelphia prison ship Nipale torpedo boats Paul Jones Goldaborough and the immense drydock. Round trip fare 50 cents.
Charles H. Moyer president of the Western Federation of Miners arrives in Denver Colorado accompanied by his wife. The late hour prevents any public demonstration or gathering.
Seattle manufacturers are urged to provide exhibits at the North Yakima state fair during the week of September 23 to 28. Plan Appeal. Mrs. Russell Sage will be asked to allocate part of her 10 090 000 appropriation for social improvements to the Seattle University Betilement association to revive work paused months ago for lack of lands. Pacific Squadron at Navy Yard. GANG FOR RENT. Piper. 3 Taft, 1024-26 Beconday.
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