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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1907
Page
7
Brig. Gen Mu ay, chief of artiste, leaves Seattle for the coast to coordinate with Admiral Dewey. He will supervise plans for defending Puget Sound and the coast, aiming to establish the most elaborate defenses yet.
Representatives of Roal Companies including Pacific, Seattle Medtric, Northwest Improvement and coal land owners appeared to protest an increased tax. The board however upheld the assessor and decided the rise will go into effect.
Burnett today signed a new lease with Power Company as council rushed the measure. Critics say the ordinance was pushed through before Mayor Moore could review. Mayor's secretary confirmed Monday ordinances not yet received or checked in the mayor's office.
A serious accident was narrowly avoided when a workman’s frame on the Moore theater building shifted and toppled toward a trolley wire on Virginia Street. The incident occurred at noon with several men nearby. quick action prevented injuries as most workers were scattered across the platform.
English court finally decides a protracted dispute between the Countess and Mrs Sally Britton over $600 rent for Paris property. The duchess prevails but the judge delays formal entry of the decision as the matter remains narrowly contested.
A special agent investigates local postal practices amid claims of looseness in operations. The inquiry focuses on locating suitable mail handling facilities and potential reorganization of the Union depot area to improve efficiency and daily mail delivery.
The report states that Ward does not maintain proper ledgers. the comptroller’s office notes that accounts were not kept and that the city treasurer handled funds. The decision is that the park accounts will be part of the work and regular books of Hornet K & Co. will be reconciled.
Hawley returns from Honotuin and announces plans to raise funds and protect Pettit. The message notes Hawley is splendid and healthy after the trip.
The Steamship Spokane struck floating ice in Glacier Bay on its northbound trip, bending plates and leaking slightly. It is en route to Eagle Harbor for repairs. damages are not serious. William Sturgis, former Griffin chief engineer, faced a drunkenness charge before US marine inspectors and will present his side in court soon. Maid of Orleans went to Moran's drydock for overhaul before another codfish run. Reports from Buenos Aires say the loss of life occurred when the American bark was 19 instead of 18. Captain Johnson reportedly died by suicide after the wave hit. Steamer Sonoma departed San Francisco for Seattle. gold arrived.
United Press reports arguments on the appeal of Louis Glass and T. V. Haleey. The defense contends the grand jury was irregular when names of men summoned for prior duty were drawn. The court rejects insufficiency of evidence as a valid objection and focuses on grand jury prolongation.
Samuel Stanley, a workingman, was seriously injured last night when he fell while alighting an Interurban at O'Brien. He rolled under the rear wheels, crushing his left leg. He was rushed to the county hospital where his left foot was amputated the next morning.
Joe Walden a barber was fined 100 dollars and costs and sentenced to 30 days in the city jail for creating a disturbance at the circus last night. The penalty equals 63 days of servitude under Acting Justice Simons. The act was treated as a state offense but a disorderly conduct complaint was issued to avoid detaining staff witnesses. A Japanese electrician reportedly devised a wireless system claimed superior to existing ones.
Western land grabbers and millionaire timber thieves prepare a last stand in Congress to hamper Roosevelt's forest policy. The drive targets vast timber and coal lands in Western states, with dummy locators and bribed claimants aiding major lumber firms to profit from public lands. The fight pits administration aims against senators Carter Heybra Fulton Clark and many others, with Pinchot and Garfield pursuing prosecutions.
Advices from Honolulu indicate a Seattle bound service by a new steamship line, the Matesona Navigation company, promising a large enterprise between Honolulu and Puget Sound ports. The American Hawaiian Steamship Company remains the sole operator from this port to Honolulu with Cook & Co. as local agents.
Society claims Lady Newborough, wife of Lord Newborough, the Kentucky born hostess, charms London society. She is daughter of Col. H. M. Carr of Kentucky and married into the aristocracy owning extensive island lands.
D Carmody aged 48 a pioneer lumberman died in Providence hospital from typhoid fever after 15 years in the city. He leaves a widow and four children of 1731 Thirteenth Way. The funeral is set for tomorrow at 9 am from the cathedral with interment at Calvary cemetery.
D. A. Dickey, manager of the Dickey mills of Ballard, today denied the claim that workers at Ballard mill had struck or planned to strike. He said there has been no trouble and suggested the rumor was spread by someone determined to force a strike.
George Humber of Seattle is to sail for Europe on the Lusitania, with Charles Nilson and Co as Canard line local agents in New York reporting many reservations for the voyage.
The German steamer Tolosan sailed for the Orient carrying a cargo valued at $137,900 including wheat and flour. Much of the shipment originates from the Centennial Mill company.
An unclear OCR fragment mentions an 80 year old individual and numbers 12 14 and names Maire and mn fet ane oe. The text is fragmented and lacks verifiable context or complete details.
John H. Sargent, chief immigration officer for the Sound district, returned from vacation to resume duty at the local office. He spent two weeks with his wife and family at Hood's Canal and fished the Quileute river, noted for its trout.
The Northern Bank & Trust introduces a novel auto service to transport funds quickly and safely between the bank, payroll payoffs, and deposits. The vehicle handles large deposits and rapid payroll transfers for factories and institutions.
At Drya Mawn yesterday local officials celebrated the start of a new mental science college project. The event featured participants from the week’s activities in 1907. Tomorrow night the graduating exercises will be held at Cheistensen's Broadway hall.
Insurance underwriters inspect the Youngstown fire noting higher coverage than reported to the fire department. Investigators refuse to discuss the case, citing ongoing inquiry into alleged irregularities surrounding the blaze.
Company FB and N G W led by Captain Thorapeon will hold an exhibition drill this evening on the grounds of the Mercer Island industrial school. Supt. F B Cooper and O W Thinker will speak, followed by a moonlight excursion on Lake Washington for the benefit of the industrial school boys.
Solomon Newman, a well known retired merchant of the city, died Tuesday evening at Pacific Hospital. He was 75 years old and had been a resident of Seattle for 25 years. A native of Germany, he came to the coast.
The United States Amusement organization led by Lewis Rosenbaum and H. Friedlander has leased the Laric theater from Russell & Drew. The group will proceed with its planned entertainment ventures and affiliated dealings following the agreement.
Three fully equipped companies of the Third Regiment U S A start a three day march and maneuvers with wagons under command. They camped near Lyons Creek at Lake Washington head and will return to the fort tomorrow with a Saturday review planned.
Capt Alexander Gow requests three months leave and Ridley takes charge of the British steamer Resale Dollar during Gow's absence. The arrangement places Ridley in command of the vessel for the leave period.
Capt. Conrad, famed Nome run master, will take command of the steamer Ohio replacing Capt. George W. Brown amid proceedings as workers plan to sue an association over a conspiracy charge. The move highlights ongoing tensions in Alaska’s maritime operations.
A set of marriage license notices lists partners with ages and hometowns including Oscar Devin 30 Beattie and Caste Cruns 24, Chas J. Kirn 34 Everett and Nanette B. Jewell 22 Everett, tewin 1 Black Diamond and Caroline Matyzka 21 Black Diamond, Henry Arthur Stevens 26 Seattle and Laura Hewitt 21, Kinood Ind 23 and Mtta A. Long 28 Denver, Gol Ken Levy 40 San Francisco and Albina G. Tesley 21, San Francisco, Geo. Bternad 26 Brnck Diamond and Maria Tansnik 19 Jack Diamond, Hugh Murdock 88 Rollingbay and Margaret Milsabeth Arnot 19 Rollingbay, Wm. Arthur Scott 29 Colby and Florence Weed 21 Beattie, Matthias A. Arnahier in Chicago and Agnes W. Hanna man Galesburg, Eugene V. Graham and Jeanette Lund berg both legal ages Inglewood, Charles Edgar Warren Steiner 25 Georgetown and Mabel Parr 24 Georgetown, Parker Smith 23 Pocatella Idaho and Margaretta B. Price 19 Beattie, Gee W. Barnhart 5% and Emma Jackson 48 Beattie.
Registered births today list new sons and daughters to the Gannon, Hinckley, Cameron, Parsee, Whalley and Stradley households. Addresses include 1514 Tenth av, 701 Leeot, Brighton Head, 4020 Seventh av N E, 17389 Thirty eighth av, and 1702 Warren av.
A list of individuals with names ages and dates alongside addresses and hospitals shows birth registrations. The piece ends with a Glasgow Globe remark noting editors' ire over a London trip comment comparing cities and a quip about One horseville Michigan.
Geo Woodhouse offers hot air furnaces for home heating and invites homeowners to get figures for heating their residence. Located at 112 University Street, the business promotes specialty expertise and satisfaction in their product.
More than 2,000 New Yorkers including several listed as millionaires have sold their automobiles in recent weeks. Dealers attribute the drop to the so called rich man's panic in Wall Street.
A garbled notice references Brown Abbot and a plumbing and heating service for a residence. The fragment mentions Pine and in-house work, suggesting an advertisement or inquiry for home plumbing needs.
Read by C H Tavenner from Petaluma California August 22, the piece profiles two women who hunt and bag wildlife including a seven foot cougar and a first deer. Mrs Slavens and Mrs Ducker are highlighted as accomplished huntresses amid debates on true esportsmanship. Adolph Topperwein is named in critique of the sport.
Golden West profiles Mrs. Topperwein who recently placed among leaders at the Nebraska State shoot in South Omaha. She broke 485 of 590 clay birds and remains the only woman to compete in a national rifle shoot.
James Dalton, sentenced to hang October 12 for the murder of Patrelman Storke in April 1906, was moved to the penitentiary. Dalton's cousin Mrs. Minnie Lovell and her husband from British Columbia accompany him to seek a reprieve and commutation from Governor Mead.
Conrad Lareen reports a watch was stolen from his vest yesterday afternoon at the Kalmar hotel. No further details on the thief or the watch are provided in the report.
Local notice states licenses are available at Mall's, located at 1111 First Ave, for residents seeking hunting permits.
Denver dispatch reports no arrests in the Burlington train mail sack disappearance. Earlier figures cited $600,000. new statements indicate the sacks did not contain more than $250,000. Railways in South Australia spend about $80,009 annually to remove roadway weeds.
At Theo Wilts and Company located at 1008 First Avenue the ad markets Winchester loaded shotgun shells Savage rifle shells and all hunters supplies.
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