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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1907

Page

7

Prosecution and Defense Clash in Olympia Proceeding

In Olympia a supreme court hearing focused on alleged court bribery rumors involving Robinson. Prosecutors argued Robinson sought a rehearing in the Marie Carrau suit against the Sullivan estate, claiming punishment is warranted. Defense maintained Robinson erred in presenting rumors but meant no disrespect to the court.

Ben Shoeeks Aberdeen Ad. Vivemont Robinson Marie Carrau Sullivan

Justice George Makes Reply in Police Assault Case

Judge Morrin in court notes a discrepancy between the Holtsheimer affidavit and Justice George's reply regarding a writ for the arrest of Patrolman Irving Ward. He states that there is not enough evidence for a conviction and postpones a ruling until the papers are reconciled.

the Peace George Judge Morrin Holsheimer Irving T. Ward Morris Holtheimer George

Jurors Chosen for Theater Case Trials

Jury selection completes for fourteen theater related cases. Six jurors chosen by the prosecution and six by the defense, with Jim Shannon and Dep Jack Meek excluded. First trials overseen by Justice Gordon. Tuesday dockets include State v. Alex Pantages, State v. Inverarity at 10, and State v. Pantages v. Carl Reid at 2:30.

Jim Shannon Dep- Jack Meek Gordon Law & Bet Pert City State Alex Pantages D. G. Inverarity State Va Carl Reid

Adams counsel seeks corroboration of Orchard confessions

In Rathdrum a lawyer for Steve Adams asks for Orchard's testimony to be confirmed. Fred Miller of the Western Federation of Miners requests Adams be brought to try Orchard and that he remain in solitary confinement until he testifies on Orchard's statements against Pettibone in the latest trial.

Ln United Press Steve Colorado Collins Orchard Pettibone Fred Miller Western Federation of Miners Steve Adams Rathdrum

First Crime Court Test of Scrip as Money

In Arcadia William Hoffman faces charges for holding up a man and taking scrip. The case questions whether scrip can be treated as money and whether theft occurred if the scrip has no apparent value. This marks the first criminal court test of scrip as money.

Cal Wiliam Hoffman Arcadia The Informa Tion McComas Hoffman

Fugitive in Suitcase Held After Street Chase

A pursuits and a fight ended with a fleeing man felled by a blow from a heavy satchel and detained by Patrolman Rooney. J Paul and George Kelly were found drinking near McParland saloon and were later held on suspicion of involvement in recent hold ups.

Purtin Paul George Kelly McParland Second University Rooney French

Retail Watch Trust Faces Local Resistance in Seattle

Seattle jewelers resist a 25 percent rise in watch retail prices led by Independent Watch Dealers Association president Charlies A Keene. The trust ties Waltham Keystone Cres Case brands, controls factory to retailer, while selling abroad cheaper. Local opposition is led by B L Gates of Second Ave.

Hwelers Seattle Independent Watch Nation of America Watch Trust Independes Association Ad Waltham Watch Keystone Cres Case Howard Watch Charlies A. Keene Independent Watch Dealers’ Association Keene America B. L. Gates

Property Owners Swindled in Har vard Tax Assessments

Harvard residents report a scammer calling himself Charlies Miller has posed as a mediator to settle inflated third annual property assessments. He offers to reduce the larger assessment by about eight dollars for a forty dollar payment, exploiting taxpayers unaware of the legal ruling.

Charlies Miller Legal Department

Beautiful Arms Easy 10 Attain By Margaret Madison

Seattle Star Exclusive Service outlines an at home program for slender arms. It recommends lifting a half pound weight, raising the arms over the head, and repeated exercises with emphasis on breathing, posture, and massage to improve tone and appearance.

Margaret Madison Seattle Star New York

Weston Walks From Portland to Chicago Sets Record Again

Edward Payton Weston completes his Portland to Chicago walk, declaring health benefits of daily walking. He notes losing 18 pounds, no fatigue, feet in good condition, and no training or dieting. He praises supporters along the route and aims to teach youth through pedestrianism.

Seattle Star Chicago Edward Payton Weston Portland Weston Weeton the Star America United States Lewson

Boy jailed for lemon attack at Camden theater

William Stanton, 16, of Philadelphia, was jailed for 20 days after he yelled Get the hook and threw a lemon at a fair singer during a Camden theater performance. He complained he could not stand the singing as the singer performed on stage. The incident occurred Dec 7 and led to his immediate arrest.

Philadelphia Camden William Stanton Stanton

Ann Arbor Medics Join Poleon Clubs Debut

In Ann Arbor on December 7 a group of senior medics joined the much-touted poleon clubs, marking a notable community event. Details remain fragmentary but the scene signals a local professional gathering gaining attention.

Ann Arbor, Mich Poleon Clibs

Experimental drug tests in wartime self treatment

A fragment notes a group attempting therapeutic drug tests on themselves. It highlights a heroic, self sanctioned experiment last week using a new tuber culin reaction developed to aid diagnosis or treatment, described as part of their medical self care.

To Spank or Not to Spank in New York Schools

New York reports the board of education has ordered an investigation into the abolition of corporal punishment. Officials debate whether banning punishment improves or harms school discipline as moral suasion efforts are used in classrooms.

New York Board of Education

A Dog's Bold Escape From Thieves and Owners

A rough tale centers on a fierce mongrel at a hilltop house who protects a young woman and her visitors. After a tense night the dog confronts a prowler and alerts the brother, who berates the intruder and warns him away. The dog remains loyal as the tale closes with plans to return in time for meals.

Trains Clash in Air in New York Subway

A rear end collision occurred in mid air in the New York subway when two elevated tunnel trains met. One motorman was killed and about twelve injured as a fire broke out from a third rail short circuit. Passengers faced a frightening ordeal amid concerns over tunnel collisions and safety measures.

Seattle Star New York Battery

Brave in Heart Is Big Chief Charlie Los Angeles

The Soboda Indian chief's son Charlie Colby, once hospitalized for spinal loss, recovered and now rules the child ward with autocratic authority. He inspires allegiance among the convalescent as he recovers and prepares for future duties with his tribe.

Brave IN Heart Charlie Los Angeles Charlie Colby Shenttat Colby

Railroad Men to Decide Issue

United Press reports a mass meeting of western passenger men in Chicago next Thursday to decide whether to abolish or consolidate western passenger associations. Most favor keeping one umbrella body handling work now done by the Western, Transcontinental and Southern associations. The piece notes New York City's metropolitan population at 6,200,000.

Chicago

Churches to Launch Largest War on Satan January Crusade

Chicago churches unite under the Laymen's Evangelical Council to bombard the ramparts of Hades from 600 churches in January. The council will organize meetings assign preachers oversee advertising and raise funds for the nationwide crusade.

Oy United Press Chicago Satan Hades

Nordica Regains Favor In Opera Voice Comeback

New York critics assailed Mme Nordica at the openings as Aida noting diminished power and weaker impersonation. Afterward she recovered public favor, with explanations of a cold during the initial appearance and others praising her enduring talents and future treats for admirers.

Seattle New York Mme. Nordica Aida Verdi Nordica Legion

Market Tumbles At Open On U S Steel Drop

Heavy liquidation at the opening in U S Steel preferred led the industrial group lower and dragged the market down one to two points as traders waited the bank statement. The session saw dull demand and brief rallies before another late selling wave after the report.

United Press New York U. S. Steel

Hoarding Gold Suspected as Market Closes Weakly

A fragmented report notes a weak and heavy close, described as possibly reflecting hoarding behavior in the market. No clear entities or dates are provided.

Unclear Names Pairings in Damaged Notice Segment

Fragmentary OCR lists many personal names and ages across cities and countries without coherent context. The passage reads as scattered pairings and titles, with no identifiable event, action, or outcome to summarize into a complete news item.

Important witness in Powers trial at Georgetown

Wharton Golden, lieutenant to the John T. Powers military company, emerged as the key witness in the Powers trial at Georgetown Kentucky. He testified he discussed with Powers the best way to kill Goebel and proposed shooting him in the street, with Powers suggesting a staged hotel dining room incident to kill Goebel by accident.

United Press Georgetown Wharton Golden John T. Powers Goebel Powers the Beast Powers

Funeral set for 6 year old Ralph Shouf

The funeral services for Ralph Shouf son of Mr and Mrs George F Shouf of 6216 Polk street Ballard will be held tomorrow at 2 pm from Butterworth and Sons undertaking parlors. Interment will follow at Lakeview cemetery.

Ralph Shouf George F. Shouf Polk St Ballard Seattle General Hospital Butterworth & Sons’ Undertaking Lakeview Cemetery

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