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Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1907
Page
1
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Curtain Falls on Richard Mansfield Tribute by James
Louis James praises Richard Mansfield as a great connoisseur and giant of stage craft. Wallace Munro, Mansfield's manager, recalls a life lived and died for the stage and notes his unique, irreplaceable presence in dramatic art.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Mansfield
Louis James
Wallace Munro
James
Mone
Mansfield, famed stage star, dies after illness
Ric Mansfield, renowned actor, died at 6 30 am after a liver disease and complications. He was famed for roles like Dr Jekyll and Cyrano de Bergerac and lived on North Drive near his white stone residence. He leaves Beatrice Cameron and a son, George.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mansfield
Comte Opera
A. M. Palmer
Union Square Theater
Dr. Jekyl
Mr. Hyde
Prince Karl
Andre Rossinio
Mario de Jadot
Monasteur
Humpy Logan
Taft Says Put Them in Jail Remark Sparks Park Visit
Aug 30. Secretary Taft declares he would jail captains of industry who break law, a statement delivered from steps of the capitol as rain fell. He then travels toward Yellowstone Park to join Mrs Taft, en route west. St Paul reports Mrs Taft’s arrival in Minnesota to meet him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Taft
Capitol
Yellowstone Park
Grand Jury Movement Urged At Agne Methodist Meeting
Speakers at the Agne Methodist Men’s club call for a standing grand jury to probe county affairs. Proponents, including Dan Matthews and John B. Humphries, urge annual or more frequent sessions and constitutional amendments to make grand juries a chronic, not sporadic, process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev. M
Agne Methodist Church
W. F. Freuden
Indiana
Matthews
Taft Club Organizes Local Support in Blakistone
Blakistone boosts Taft movement with strong local backing across labor and business groups. A meeting is set for 8 o clock Tuesday to perfect the organization as members pledge to Taft for president and to follow Taft or Roosevelt at the national convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blakistone
Taft Club
William Hi. Taft
Taft
Roosevelt
Seattle Odd Fellows plan two day outing at Wilsons Park
Seattle Canton No 3 Independent Order of Odd Fellows announces a two day outing at Wilsons Park starting tomorrow and continuing Sunday. The event features a white bake sale and four round trips arranged by the Yonentte delegation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Canton No. 3
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Wilson's Park
Uncle Joe Cannon Fights Smoking Habit in Victory Timeline
Plattsburg New York reports former Speaker of the House Joseph G Cannon known for smoking cigars is attempting to quit. He says for forty years he smoked 12 to 16 cigars daily and has reduced to three or four with a goal of a smoke free day soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Plattsburg, N. Y
Joe” Cannon
Greeley Arrives in City After Alaskan Tour
Maj. Gen. Adolphus W. Greeley of the Northern Division arrived in the city yesterday with his son A W Greeley Jr after a tour of the Alaska section. He left almost at once for Vancouver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adolphus W. Greeley
A. W. Greeley, Jr
Alaska
Greeley
Vancouver
Charter Revisions Defeated by City Council Vote
The city council defeated Charter revision efforts favoring private citizen input. A six vote opposition blocked Sawyer’s plan to form a citizen committee. A separate proposal to have five council members appointed to consult with officials passed, with indications that department realignments may follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sawyer
C. H. Burnett
Moore
Thomson
L. B. Youngs
Charles H. Case
Scott Calhoun
Reynolds
Frank
P. Mullen
Bowen
Gill
Hines
Hard
Board of Public Works
Counectman
Suspension of Jockeys Spoiled Big Killing
Chief of Police Wappenstein ready to enforce a new state anti smoking law effective September 1 prohibiting sale of cigarets and materials for their manufacture. A general order to captains and force calls for special lookout with belief dealers will mostly obey, while some small retailers may attempt blind pig sales in outlying districts and suburbs will be monitored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wappenstein
Interurban line to Tacoma promises by May 1909
Merle J. Wightman, engineer and Muckler franchise holder, says the Seatue Tacoma Short Line will be in operation by May 1 1909. The 30 mile, double tracked route will run along the shore from Seattle to Tacoma, with 1,000 acres planned for town sites and a midway pleasure resort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacoma
Merle J. Wightman
Muckler
Wightman Interurban
Seat- Ue
Shore Line
Sunnydale
Des Moines
Youngstown
Seattle
Sound
Tam
Wightman
Har ry Krant Defeats Heavier Foe in Dockside Bustle
A busier scene at Galbraith dock ends with Harry Krant known as Kid Krant delivering a knockout to a much heavier man after jeers and taunts. The incident shows Krant's resolve as he defends himself during a heated exchange before onlookers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry
Kid) Krant
Bridge Collapse Kills Many on St Lawrence Span
Quebec Aug 30 A cantilever bridge under construction on the St Lawrence collapsed killing at least 92 workers with 102 on the section. About 10 escaped and eight injured workers lie in Levis hospital. Rescue crews recovered bodies as divers searched tangled wreckage. Dominion Bridge Co. faces possible criminal inquiry into the disaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Quebec
St. Lawrence
Olvera
Quittinx
Dominion
Dominion Ridge Company
Levis
Dominion Bridge Company
Canada
Fraser River
Westminster
Suspect Brett Arrested in Fire at Cigars Stand
J B Brett proprietor of a cigar stand at Firetav south and Charles was arrested after a fire at his shop. Police found him with his trunk and grips packed to safety and he claimed a robber twice entered before the fire was found. Investigators doubt his story and suspect arson for insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Brett
Firetav
South
Charles
Ryan and
McClurg
Hrett
Seeeks Damages For A Fall On Sidewalk
Wugene Shearer has filed a claim against the city seeking 6000 dollars for injuries from a sidewalk fall. The notice cites negligence and demands compensation for damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wugene Shearer
Tving Ga
Bey City
Faltug
L. H. Griffith Lets Melody Choir Block for Public Market
The L. H. Griffith company yesterday granted a ten year lease option on the Melody Choir block at Tenth avenue and Spring street to parties who plan to open a public market at the site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. H. Griffith Company
Melody Choir
City Legal Team Members Retire Tomorrow
Kimer and Todd C B Thorahm son and A O Tucker of the city legal department will retire from public duty tomorrow and be succeeded by Howard Hanson J J Bradford and Bruce Shorts in the municipal office team.
Pacific Oriental Trading Co Under Court Receiver
Judge Albertson appoints K F Stewart as receiver for Pacific Oriental Trading Co. John Preasingtion, once president of the defunct concern, faces trial on related charges amid ongoing investigations and financial troubles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albertson
Pacific Oriental Trading Co
John
Protest Filed Over Fireworks and Tank Storage in City
The Washington Fire Insurance company filed a protest with the city council against permitting fireworks inside city limits and seeking no further exceptions to city regulations for such factories. The firm also opposes proposed gravity tanks at various city sites citing danger and potential hazards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Fire Insurance Company
Safe Company
Everett Mayor Rules Out Sunday Saloon Openings
Everett August 20 Mayor Jones insists no petitions will change his stance and he will not permit Sunday saloon openings. The Star Special Service notes the firm position amid local requests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett
Jones
Port Townsend Briefs on Incoming Acting Governor
Port Townsend report notes Lt. Gov. Charles B. Coon will travel to Olympia to assume the governor duties while Governor A. E. Mead attends the legislature in September. The note mentions Mead's absence and the looming legislature session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Townsend
Chas. B. Coon Goen
Oly
A. BE. Mead
Caegh Oeal
Delmas Calls Heney Blackguard in Glass Trial
In San Francisco Aug 40 attorney Delmas labeled Heney a blackguard during remarks in the Glass trial. Judge Lawler intervened to prevent a disturbance as Heney’s conduct drew criticism from Delmas and others in court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Delmas
Heney
Lawler
Fugitive Tom Seott Arrested After Jail Escape
Tom Seott alias Leslie who escaped from North Yakima jail on July 17 was arrested in the city last night by Patrolmen Holland and Doon. North Yakima authorities have been notified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Seott
Leslie
North Yakima
Holland and
Doon
Four Year Old Boy Kills Baby Sister
In Aberdeen on August 30 a 4 year old boy, son of W H Nulf, found a 22 calibre rifle and fired it while playing. The bullet struck his 16 month old sister in the left arm and passed through a lung. The infant is not expected to survive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aberdeen
Ita
W. H. Nulf
Car in Train Afire at Mount Vernon
A southbound freight train reached Mount Vernon when fire was found in a box car loaded with shingles. The city fire department extinguished the blaze, destroying a large portion of the shingles and damaging the car. The train was held up about an hour and a half.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star
Mount Vernon
Aug
Divorce Suit Blocks Criminal Case in Italian’s Plea
George Huratoe an Italian of Black Diamond faced Justice Carroll on a desertion charge as divorce proceedings begin in the superior court. The criminal case is continued with Burato freed on $200 bail conditioned on paying $25 maintenance to his wife Annie Hurato. Burato seeks divorce claiming his wife threatened him with an ax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Huratoe
Black Diamond
Justice Carroll
Annie Hurato
Superior Court
Burato
Greenberg Returns to New York for Desertion Trial
William Greenberg, arrested days ago in the city for deserting his child and wife in New York, was taken this morning to the Eastern metropolis in custody of Detectives Fitzsimmon s and Granville for trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Greenberg
New York
Fitzsimmons and
Granville
Coal Ordered for Pacific Fleet Route
United Press reports orders for 36000 tons of coal to be distributed along the fleet route from the Atlantic to the Pacific coast. Government also states 125000 tons will be needed to carry the battleship fleet to the Pacific.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Atlantic
Pacific Coast
Pacific
Street Committee Approves Pike Place Public Market Lease
The street committee approved leasing the Goodwin Realty property on Pike Place for a public market and will seek $1,000 from the council to build a temporary cover over the current market until the Goodwin deal is finalized and a building is erected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goodwin Realty
Pike Place
Council
Goodwin
Witte Retires from Russian Official Life
Advices from St Petersburg say Count Witte, once the most powerful man in Russia aside from the emperor, has accepted a directorship in the Bank of Russia for Exterior Commerce, thus severing ties with the government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Yushio Kakuda Becomes Bride After Appeal Victory
Yushio Kakuda, from Port Townsend, will marry Hanshi Kakuda after a successful appeal. A notice from Pier 2 immigration records her arrival aboard the Chippewa and her pending marriage following a prior rejection on the Oki Maru last July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yushio Kakuda
Pier 2
Yushio
Port Townsend
Hanshi Kakuda
Albert Schubach health update and travel plans
Albert Schubach of Schubach & Hamilton has fully recovered after a serious illness and left this morning on the steamer Umatilla for a business trip. He is due back September 12 aboard the steamer Dolphin from Saneway Siomey Washington with arrival expected at 8 o clock tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Schubach
Schubach & Hamilton
Umatilla
Dolphin
Saneway Siomey Washingtom
Noah Snk
Clean-up plan at Pacific coast tracks foiled by Meadows suspensions
Report details a betting conspiracy involving jockies Gross and Manders a local contractor a merchant and a prominent lawyer. They allegedly planned a daily haul at The Meadows over four weeks targeting the horse Bannocence with bets across multiple books. A promoter was tasked to bet 30 dollars on Bannocence at 60 to 1 but the horse finished out of the money and the scheme collapsed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manders
Gross
Egbert
Charlie Gross
Willie Manders
Jockies
Meadows
Groes and
Jackles
Bonnocence
Lone
Combine
Billy Sutherland
Bannocence
Sutherland
Spokane
Portland
Brutal Tacoma murder by struck longshoreman with ax
Archie Mitchell, a Tacoma longshoreman, killed James Nelson with a double bladed ax in a brutal act after a rage fit. Mitchell then attacked his wife but she escaped with minor injuries. He later returned to his house and killed Nelson again, severing his head, before being jailed. Both men were known on the Tacoma and Seattle waterfronts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star Special Service
Tacoma
Archie Mitchell
James Nelson
Mitchell
Nelson
Seattle
Dance Hall Closures Loom as Legislature Acts
On September 1 the legislature will shut dance halls in Dawson Y T Alaska. Dozens of dancers actors and musicians will lose work as closures take effect. Many patrons plan to travel to Fairbanks or Seattle and gambling may also be banned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dawson
Y. T
Fairbanks
Seattle
Rough House at Tacoma Leads to Arrest of Dewey
In Tacoma on Aug 90, B. J. Dewey of Seattle was arrested after forcing entry in the Northwestern Credit Association office and assaulting manager Thomas K H Archer when Dewey demanded a diamond ring left with Archer. Dewey faces trial today for the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star
Tacoma
Northwestern Credit Association
Thomas KH. Archer
B. J. Dewey
Seattle
Dewey
Archer
Runaway Horse Injures Two Women in New York Street
Mrs Norman McKinnon and her sister in law Euphemia McKinnon were injured when a horse driven by Mrs McKinnon bolted past a vehicle on 125 Thomas Street. Euphemia suffered a broken wrist and bruises while Mrs McKinnon sustained severe bruising and two broken ribs. Both were reported to be recovering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman McKinnon
Thomas St
Pacific Sportsman Merges With Outdoor Life
The Pacific Sportsman will consolidate with Outdoor Life in September, with Denver content from that issue onward. W. S. Phillips, founder of the Sportsman, will head the Pacific coast branch of the merged journals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific Sportsman
Outdoor Life
Denver
W. 8 S. Phillips
The
Sportsman
Pacific Coast
Consolidated Journals
Change of venue in Adams case for murder trial
United Press reports Steve Adams faces trial for the murder of Fred Tyler at Wallace with a requested change of venue to Moscow. The state cites that a fair trial cannot be held in Wallace due to the male miner population.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam
Bowe
Steve Adamsoa
Wallace
Fred Tyler
Moscow
Keeley and Bloomfield Bound Over on Opium Charges
Keeley and J. B. Bloomfield were yesterday bound over to the grand jury by United States Commissioner Kinfrey in the sum of $400 on charges of seizing opium. The amount of bail was allowed to stand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keeley
J. B. Bloomflield
United States
Kinfery
United States Steel Declares Dividend Boost
New York Aug 20 United States Steel corporation paid a quarterly dividend of 0.5 percent on common stock to holders of record Aug 7. A 1.5 percent dividend on preferred stock will be paid Sept 30. Last quarter earnings totaled 45,503,705 dollars, the highest in the companys history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States Steel Corporation
Fire devastates Courier Journal building in Louisville
Early today a blaze swept through the Courier Journal building in Louisville KY destroying linotype machines and presses, with records reported ruined. Several narrow escapes occurred as workers woke residents on lower floors and led them to safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Courier- Journal
Estate Appraisers Value Hinckley Estate at $508000
The appraisers of the Hinckley estate filed their report with Probate Clerk D. K. Sickles yesterday. The estate is appraised at $508,269.58, with the Hinckley building at the southwest corner of Seconday and Columbia streets valued at $450,000 as its largest single item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hinkley Estate
D. K. Sickles
Hinckley
Seconday
Columbia St
Shift Quarters in Pioneer Building Reopens for Puget Sound Bank
The former Dexter Horton & Co. quarters, recently used by the Canadian Bank of Commerce, will be vacated tomorrow to host Puget Sound National Bank during its remodel of the Crown block. The Canadian Bank of Commerce returns to the Crown block.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dexter Horton & Co
Canadian Bank of Commerce
Puget Sound National Bank
Pioneer Building
Crown Block
Favor Extension for Woodland Park Boulevard Passes
The North End Citizens' Improvement Club met at Mountain View station and endorsed a proposed boulevard through Woodland Park. A mass meeting backing the plan is set for Sunday afternoon in the park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North End
Citizens’ Improvement Club
Mountain View Station
Woodland Park
Mariners Rescued From Unimak Island After Starvation
J H Wilson of Seattle and partner Andrew Laybeck arrived in San Francisco aboard the cod schooner John F Miller after being rescued from Unimak Island where they faced death from starvation while gold prospecting. They were financed by the First National Bank of Seattle and will sail to Seattle soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
J. H. Wilson
Seattle
Andrew Laybeck
John F. Miller
Unimak Island
First National Bank of
Hoth
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