09 Dec 1907
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1907
Page
1
George MH Revelle was reelected president for the ensuing year at a Saturday night meeting. George Roos named temporary secretary J Moses vice president and J I Sniveley second vice president. Directors chosen include George A Virtue H W Mix Julian Shafer W P Whiteley George Matager J M Maxwell and N D B Sibley.
City printing contract comes before the City Council committee for recommendation and tonight's meeting. The Ballard News Company proposes to supply city printing at a lower bid than the legal minimum and affirms readiness to perform all obligations. The notice includes other items such as a fatal street car accident and city cash transfers.
The Pettibone trial was postponed a day as attorneys draft stipulations admitting certain testimony, including depositions on the Bradley explosion and Colorado crimes. Senator Borah’s travel delay to Boise prompted the postponement and Hawley will present the opening for the prosecution tomorrow.
Hayes and Khan of California visit Roosevelt seeking support against a proposed law to bar Japanese. Hayes reports the president opposes the bill and says it would pass if voted, but congressional powers may block reading if foreign complications arise.
Warrants for arrests of theater managers were issued again by Carroll's court for violation of the Sun Ming law. The case stems from a reperi Pike action and the court considers expeditious disposal essential. Managers face police court appearances and possible penalties around sixty dollars each, with ongoing hopes for a speedy resolution.
Heavy snow in the mountains sparks landslides as warm winds melt snow. Drivers face delays and road closures around Summit Cab area with widespread disruptions reported.
In Reno on December 10 police recovered $10,400 hidden in the rear of the European hotel gasoline store. Detectives seek the owner as they wait for clues and possible leads from the public.
A quirky editorial promotes the Smile Club as a civic wave to spread cheer. It urges adopting a personal creed and carrying it through daily acts, urging participation and brotherly love as a social force.
M. A. Wik kine, held to answer for murder in Elm haret, is accused of killing Verna Carmen with S and burying her beneath an outhouse at their home.
A Times driven push promotes General James H. Metcalf for Seattle mayor as a Democratic nominee backed by “big business” interests. The petition cites 706 signers, many unknown locally, while club leaders warn of strong opposition within the King County Democratic Club. Metcalf supports Bryan’s presidential bid, fueling divides as club members consider backing him.
London reports Tommy Hurne signed articles to challenge Jack Palmer of Newcastle for the world light heavyweight title in a likely January bout at the National Sporting Club.
In Bellingham Washington on December 9 the Watts murder trial focuses on the ownership of a red bandana handkerchief found in Addie Roper s mouth. The knotty issue centers on identification as witnesses test the handkerchief s significance, shedding light on the alleged crime.
In Chicago attorneys won a provisional order in the injunction suit over proxies to vote 281000 shares of Illinois Central stock. The case targets control by Harriman and Union Pacific interests.
Sacramento December reports a surge of tramps and hobos migrating to California. Southern Pacific deploys armed guards on nearly every train to control travel and keep order amid growing rail disruptions.
Goldfield Nevada scenes of unrest as miners and mine owners clash over open shop policies. Nine company troops guard camps near mines while authorities plan mine resumption next Wednesday amid threats of bloodshed.
Washington Dec 9 The official call for the Republican National convention to be held in Chicago June 16 has been signed by Chairman New. Changes have been made in delegates on Alaska where only two are allowed instead of eight.
Karl Pantich a 6 year old from Cumberland is missing believed kidnapped or lost in the surrounding woods. Deputy Sheriff Bob Hodges has sent bloodhounds to track him and search continues after last sighting at 3 PM yesterday.
Testimony from Captain Patterson of the tug Loran e concludes the inquiry into the Indianapolis collision with the explorer four weeks earlier that caused two deaths. Inspectors expect a decision in the next few days as the Dora reaches port from Seward for overhaul before resuming its Alaska coast route northbound.
The Star warns Seattle readers that Alden Blethen and publishers conspire to push city printing to the Bulletin at 4 cents per inch, claiming a 1908 bid scheme with Times and Post-Intelligencer. It urges council oversight, voter pressure, and public scrutiny to stop the alleged rostered pricing scam.
Harriman will soon move to improve the Central Pacific railway through Nevada by a new diversion near Battle Mountain. The proposed cut‑off would start five miles west of Hittle Mountain and end fourteen miles east of Argenta, reducing distance on the route.
Ernest Fitywater sues James Spitznagle proprietor of Star Rotting Works for one thousand dollars after a cork from a bottle struck his eye while he worked there. Circus founder Andrew Norris who killed himself in Santa Cruz was not connected with the circus at the time, says manager W A Shannon who travels east. Norris left the circus nine years ago and has since worked in real estate.
A 17-year-old Seattle boy, acting as an agent for unknown parties, was seized in Kent after attempting to extort $25 from Mrs. Jane Kunkel. He claimed only to be an intermediary, yet torn letters linked him to other threats. He remains jailed, to be brought to Seattle for trial. A separate cable confirms John Goodnow, former Shanghai consul general, died in Malaga, Spain.
Carl W. Fish of 605 Pike Street is charged with embezzling funds while employed as bookkeeper for the Poultry Producers Union at Ninth and Union. A specific $37.50 loss is sworn, with investigations indicating about $1,800 unaccounted for in stock receipts and missing poultry sale receipts. An arrest warrant issued by Justice Carroll, sheriff to execute. The union store will close until a new location is secured and Fish believed to have left the city.
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