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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1907
Page
5
A preacher decries mob action and urges formal legal action over alleged conspiracies and extortion threats. He argues public charges must be substantiated in court, warning against arbitrary accusations and urging trials in proper judicial forums.
Bewildering chatter from Newport hints at a New York couple visiting to attend exclusive events. The tale centers on Nancy Car a former riding master and her past relationship with a noted young man, with lingering social unease and whispers of reconciliation in high society.
United Press reports the battleships West Virginia and Pennsylvania arrived at Yokohama today after sailing from the United States with plans to proceed to San Francisco via Honolulu. The first division is expected to call at port and preparations are underway for proper reception.
Mrs Tucker attempted death by drinking carbolic Saturday. John E K Owens, who was infatuated with her, used the same method for the past three years. The pair, once prominent socially, attracted much attention. Mrs Tucker was formerly Mrs Tucker.
A long serving judge Charles Keokuke has died at Bartow. Other local items note a North Yakima convention of fourth class postmasters planned for late September and a new State bank to be started at Auburn. Dairymen plan a Stanwood convention December 3 and 4. A Twisp creamery is ready to operate and gold was found in black sands near Aberdeen. Saloons were closed at Aberdeen by mayoral order. Eilen Waite and Joseph Sullivan drowned on the Columbia River while canoeing.
Helen Driggs a 14 year old Edmonds girl aided by jumping to shield her 2 year old sister as a trolley struck their crossing on Pacific avenue Tacoma Saturday. The car stopped within 100 feet and onlookers praised her brave act.
W P Morgan once head attire in the U S ambassador's Tokio service and a Princeton graduate, now jailed in San Francisco for passing bad checks. He faces a long penitentiary sentence unless wealthy friends aid him. Mrs E Kaufman identifies him as a rejected suitor, hoping to help. Reports say Harriman line officials may be dismissed amid naval yard fleet news.
John Sharp Williams, aged 65, has just defeated Gey Vardaman to become Mississippi’s senator. A longtime congressman since 1899, he is described as one of the finest educated men in Congress with a planter background and a blend of humor and statesmanship.
Officials announce entry openings for portions of townships 29 north and 30 north in the Olympic forest reserve with preliminary steps completed. Dentists and local listings appear. note mentions of land filing rules and existing settlers. A streetcar accident in Kansee City leaves four-year-old Bima Leach dead.
In Spokane the Clinton saloon was robbed by masked men who secured about $40 before escaping. One assailant was shot in the back as he attempted to flee, details limited to theStar Special Service dispatch.
An Italian worker named Philippe Brncato at the Black Diamond coal mines was struck by a train on the Columbia & Puget Sound tracks near the yard yesterday. He was thrown into a ditch with injuries likely to cause death. A Seattle billiards parlor announces a new 6x10 pool table and a place for flamewore.
The Pacific squadron at Puget Sound ships up more battleships than ever, crowded with vessels like the No ska, Oregon, Wisconsin, gunboats Chicago and Houston, training ship Philadelphia, prison ship Nipslia, torpedo boats Paul Jones and Goldsborough, and the immense drydock. Boats depart Pier 2 for Qond trips at 60 cents.
In Everett Washington on August 19 the city closes gambling and dance halls and orders saloons and related machines shut from midnight Friday to Monday 7 AM. Most saloonkeepers comply. Fred Newland of Hank’s saloon sells no liquor after midnight and is arrested.
The store refunds the customer’s money when they are unhappy with Schillings Neat coffee. The grocer accepts responsibility and settles the return, ensuring the customer is satisfied with the resolution.
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