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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1907

Page

7

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Gold treasure arrives from Fairbanks to Valdes banks

About twenty Saratoga passengers travel overland from Fairbanks with a report of an excellent trail condition. The gold treasure is consigned to the Scandinavian Bank of Commerce and the Union Trust Bank.

Fairbanks Etratt Valdes Scandinavian Bank of Commerce Union Truat Bank Saratoga

Women or Men Debate Strength for The Star Prize

A publicity stunt urges married men to write a 100 word essay on which sex is stronger. The contest rewards a free box of grooming products and features Maude Fealy at the Grand next week. Essays to be mailed to The Star's dramatic editor.

Star Hia Presse Maude Fealy the Star

To Keep Totem Pole Upright Amid Strong Winds

Park officials led by Superintendent J. W. Thompson and park engineers struggle to prop a toppled Alaska totem pole near Maine. High southerly winds for days have weakened its support, leaving the pole about two feet out of perpendicular as citizens monitor the risk of further disaster.

Maine G. Davies J. D J. W. Thompson

Mseses in Graft Case Delayed at Frisco RCO

December 5 report from Frisco notes Calhoun and Gallagher graft trial delays. Prosecution plans adjournment as witnesses Ruef and Leach remain undisclosed, delaying proceedings near New Orleans and Washington. Large crowd gathers. ex mayor Schmits sits with counsel awaiting continuance.

RCO Calhoun Apheney Gallagher ARO Rai Daye de Lawler New Orleans Washington New York Caltion Ruef United Railways Frifmk A. Leach United States Mint Schmits

Wis Names An L Star Team From the War Roster

The Washington all star squad selects players Elliot from Tacoma De Witt Spokane and Gillis Seattle for key positions while other veterans are preferred in their roles. Captain McKay of Seattle leads the lineup with Mobr Presley Pollen Coyle and Westover among the listed names.

Elliot Tacoma de Witt Spokane Gillis Seattle Hut Lewis L. BB. Hill L. T Engleham L. G Mobr Presley R. T Pollen Beattie R. E McKay Coyle H. H Krown L. H Smith F. Westover

Pioneer dies underlying family ties and the Kline firm

The text notes Abraham Kline living in Germany and Lasanie Kline with Mrs Galland in Albany Oregon in 1877. It mentions a Beatte venture where Kline joined Kline Rosenberg with an $8400 stake and the Second and University property purchase financed by this business. The passage references Kiln’s person saving.

Ing Abraham Kline Germany California Lasanie Kline Galland Albany Oregon Beatte Kline Kline-Rosenberg Second University Ineas

Aoki Is Recalled by Japanese government

In Washington on December 6 a Japanese spokesman quotes Prime Minister Aoki stating that his recall bears no relation to the Pacific fleet and reflects only diplomatic conditions. He says Japan and the United States have a friendly feeling and that the recall is coincidental rather than a sign of worsening ties.

Oy United Preas Washington Aoki Roosevelt America Pacific Japan

State to pay bonds as outlined in finance board decision

The state board of finance will pay $100,000 on the $600,000 lighting bonds on January 1 and $0 on May 1 instead of $200,000, altering the originally planned payments under the contract of sale.

Olympia State Board of Finance

Mysterious veiled woman threats drive distress at Mrs Schmidt home

Mrs. Schmidt reports a heavily veiled woman has invaded two years of peace at 1692 Twenty fourth Ave threatening her and her husband. The visitor claimed a second Mrs Schmidt and showed a gun during a recent call. No police report yet.

Fred Mra Schmidt Anna Schydt

No Sign of Panic in Seattle Banks Says Officials

Statements from four Seattle national banks show no panic and indicate strong health. Deposits at the National Bank of Commerce reach 10.64 million with cash reserves of 5.14 million, while reserves approach twice the legal minimum and near 40 percent of liabilities. All banks report gains in cash and deposits since August and expect to maintain strong reserves pending currency legislation.

National Banks Seattle Secretary of the Treasury Seattle National National Bank of Commerce First National Puget Sound National Seattle National Bank Firat Noan Bank Congress

Accuser in Trouble In Police Court

Antone Mercer accused G Stanberg and Albert Paulson of stealing $45 from his shack. Mercer faced charges of carrying concealed weapons found during his complaint and was fined $15 after the two men were cleared of theft. Mercer remains in the city jail.

Antone Mercer G. Stanberg Albert Paulson Mercer

Must Turn Over Union's Books

Judge Gilliam of the superior court orders G Dor mite H Webber Dan Hayes and A Rale to surrender all books official seal papers and effects to the Federal Labor union of Seattle led by president George Harrison. The dispute stems from a factional struggle that earlier forced one group to seize the union headquarters at 115 Occidental Ave.

Gilliam Superior Court G. Dormite H. Webber Dan Hayes A. Rale Federal Labor Union of Seattle George Harrison Occidental Av

WARTS DAMAGES FROM THE POLICE

Zeph Claukie filed suit in superior court against Chief of Police Wappenstein and officer John Herpetinck seeking 10000 dollars damages alleging unlawful arrest and mistreatment for distributing handbills on a city street in March 1997 while he held a city license.

Zeph Claukie Wappenstein John Herpetinck Claukie

Congress Adjourns Until Monday After Brief Sessions

The house adjourned until Monday after a short session. The senate adjourned at 1 25 until Monday following a brief executive session in which minor nominations were confirmed.

Washington House Senate

Roosevelt’s Message Seen as Socialist by Scholar

Prof J Allen Smith of the University of Washington argues Roosevelt's recent message, praised for economic progress, would have been denounced as anarchistic a decade ago. He cites four recommendations—income tax, corporate tax, control of money, and employee safety acts—as socialistic, noting conservatives would label them anarchistic excisions from individual liberty. The professor, a political science head and school board candidate on Labor ticket, claims the measures target monopolies and tax the wealthy proportionally to wealth.

United States Congress Theodore Roosevelt Roosevelt J. Allen Smith University of Washington Smith Dr. Smith Hess

Fraud Charged Over Wildcat Scalp Bounty Claim

A warrant filed by Game Warden Rief charges William Howard with fraud for claiming a bounty on 17 wildcat scalps at the county auditor’s office on February 9, claiming they were from this county. It was found the scalps were taken from wildcats killed in another county.

Rief William Howard Agnew Howard

Smallpox scare hits Washington potlatch area

County Health Officer Bridgford rushed to Med Bay to verify a report of smallpox among local Indians. If true, an epidemic could spread statewide as many tribes attended last week's potlatch.

Olympia Bridgford Med Bay Washington

Stockholders restrained in Gold Bar Lumber dispute

Judge Griffin issues a temporary restraining order against the Scandinavian American Bank and other stockholders in Gold Bar Lumber preventing any disposal of stock until the suit against B T Barnett for a runship accounting is settled. Returnable December 9.

Griffin Scandinavian American Bank Gold Bar Lumber Company B T. Barnett

List of Individuals with Ages and Origins in Oakland Alameda Seattle Beattie

Tehii Tomori aged 28 of Oakland Waka Nakano aged 25 of Japan Shotaretto aged 30 of Alameda Tengu Tabe aged 21 of Japan Charles Earl Smith aged 24 of Bellingham Lydia Isa bella Large aged 20 of Marynville Frederick W. Schultz aged 24 of Seattle Agnes Farragher aged 24 of Beattie

Tehii Tomori Oakland Waka Nakano Japan Shotaretto Alameda Tengu Tabe Charles Earl Smith Bellingham Lydia Isabella Large Marynville Frederick W. Schultz Seattley Agnes Farragher Beattie

Holidays Proclaimed Extended in Oregon by Governor

Governor Chamberlain issues a proclamation maintaining holidays through December 14 to safeguard state business and credit. The move follows the governor's note that holidays will be discontinued after the 14th unless needed again for economic protection.

United Press Salem Ore Chamberlain

Treasury reports robust gold reserve and rising circulation

The 1907 annual treasury report shows the government holding gold of $904,691,740.14, up nearly $100 million from 1906, a bulwark against past distress. Monetary stock rose by $180,584,416 with gold up $126,692,336 and silver $12,624,750, while national bank notes increased $42,676,430.

National Bank Treasury

Congress voices needed river and harbor funds

Washington December 5 Congressman Orton retiring chairman of the rivers and harbors committee told the National Rivers and Harbors Congress that 56.9 million dollars over ten years will be necessary for river and harbor improvements.

United Press Washington Orton Committee On Rivers and Harbors National Rivers and Harbors Congress

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