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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1907
Page
5
A local boy recounts the excitement of a traveling circus town stop. He describes elephants, tents, a parade, and a promised grand show with daring feats and a panorama of nations. The narrator plans to attend with friends and family, eager for the spectacle.
Two Seattle women Miss Anna Habert and Dr Coral Baston reached Mount Olympus at 8200 feet with a cautious ascent on August 12 and August 13 respectively. The expedition included professors Henry Landes T C Frye H C Stevens and others. Three companions were lost for three days in a sleet and snow storm near the high peaks.
Police begin hearings on teen smoking in Milwaukee and warn that minors found smoking on premises without parental supervision will be arrested. Officials work to enforce a new state law prohibiting tobacco sales to those under 16. Crews continue the Manhattan Bridge project over the East River.
Washington August 31 rumors of a broad cabinet reshuffle swirl as Attorney General insists he will not resign and will resume investigations into trusts.
I C Morel of Seattle former Puget Sound Dredging official has been appointed by the board of public works to supervise the construction of several Spokane river bridges planned for this year.
Aug 21 Tangier Raisall, captor of Sir Harry McLean, camps at El Hauta near Sidi Koseph shrine. He writes to El Merant claiming marching orders not to idle. El Merant moves within eight miles of Kalsull, danger of fight. Victory by El Merant could lift hill tribes. Fal Raisall threats persist.
Harry J. Hall, assistant superintendent in Washington, D C, will visit the city to thoroughly investigate complaints against the local post office. He has declared methods in use here outdated and will remedy faults during his stay. This afternoon he will listen to the complaints of the foreign affairs committee of the Chamber of Commerce and spend the rest of the week hearing further concerns.
Report notes many women among alleged conspirators and their refusal to reveal information. Officials expect death penalties for all, while the public remains barred from viewing the proceedings, fueling widespread excitement and anxiety.
Port Townsend August 31 The Jefferson county board of equalization convened to consider assessments on real and personal property and beyond a few informal discussions transacted no business whatever. Prominent citizens appeared and remonstrated against their city lots being taxed for more than their market value, but received little satisfaction.
United Press reports steps planned to oust the Standard Oil company from Minnesota over alleged violations of the anti discrimination law. Congressman Cushman of Tacoma and Hon. S. G. Congreve of Pomeroy were in Seattle seeking successor roles to U S Senator H. Piles and Gov. Mead respectively.
Dawson reports $46,000 in gold dust stolen from malt sacks en route from Fairbanks to Seattle, far surpassing the prior $20,000 estimate. It is described as the north’s largest robbery with clues failing to solve the case, leaving police mystified. In New York, Rogers resumes duties at Standard Oil after a two month absence due to illness. Work begins on a new children's playground at Fourteenth Avenue South and Washington Street.
Mr. Schelle unveils the Innovation Grotto offering a finest equipped grill in town at the corner of First and Cherry. He engages notable concert and singing talent to entertain patrons.
The eighth annual graduation exercises of the Mental Defence School will be held at Hiryn Mawr dining today and tomorrow and Friday in Seattle at Christen en's bell, corner Broadway and Medison wt. On Wednesday at 4 p.m. scientists will break the Growid and drive the stakes for the first permanent mental science college in the world.
A group including a vaudeville actress and Sullivan were tipped over on a boat in Lake Washington. A woman reached for a cigarette stuck in a coat at the boat’s bottom. Her companion struck her to free the coat. They were rescued and taken to Sidney Hell's boathouse before transportation to the city.
Postmaster reports bogus post office orders turning up in Tacoma Bellingham and other cities. Stolen blank orders from the Bon Marche station are used by the swindler. UK Kees, ex warden of the state penitentiary, now resides in Seattle as a contact for a San Francisco mercantile house.
A thirty five ton bowlder was dedicated in Falmouth to honor hardy mariners and commemorate the landing of explorers. The memorial marks a historic maritime achievement and reflects local pride.
In New York in August charges of maladministration were leveled at Senator Platt over the United ton Expressa company. Platt replied that business has slumped for six months and no dividend can be paid. Money shortages fueled rumors of mismanagement.
Mrs. Mary A. Hands was scratched by a chicken while preparing dinner on August 21. The injury led to brood poisoning and she died three days later.
A Chamber of Commerce panel led by Judge Thomas Burke and others was appointed to intercede with the county board of equalization to reduce factory assessments in King County to attract industry. Also noted are new pool tables at Oriental Hilliard and Pool Parlor, 1416 Third Ave, with Beattie claiming the only state pool table in town.
J T Armstrong of the Fourteenth ward and Hines of the Twelfth ward were elected to the city council yesterday. Hines ran unopposed in the Twelfth, with 284 votes cast. In Ballard precincts Armstrong led with 467 votes to Hessian 308 and Nobbina and Hallard on bonds were approved by a large majority.
Delegates at the Hague conference face pressure from governments to back a plan for a permanent arbitration court while some officials push to block a Woodland Park roadway. Park board members and Councilman Murphy are urged to attend the Green Lake Improvement Club meeting tonight at Kidd's hall to oppose the proposal. In other news, a fleet of battleships sits at the navy yard.
Members of the Church of the Living God hold a camp meeting at Green Lake Park with about 225 campers in 60 tents. Attendees come from Portland and Washington state as able ministers conduct three services daily.
The U S Navy Yard at Bremerton shelters a crowded Pacific squadron with battleships from many classes now on Puget Sound. Vessels include Nebraska Oregon Vincennes gunboats Chicago Boston Albany Charleston Buffalo training ship Philadelphia prison ship Nipsic and torpedo boats Paul Jones Goldsborough and a large drydock. Boats depart Pier 2 for a round trip of fifty cents.
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