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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1907
Page
7
Mrs James A Wood former city editor and Yukon Pacific commissioner awoke at 4 am to two burglars scaling a tree into her window They restrained her and threatened death if she cried out They took 10 to 15 dollars and jewelry before leaving with her maid asleep nearby.
Raskner, who fought Deputy Sheriff Belding and later tried to escape, was taken to jail after a pursuit through a lodging house area. He faced resisting an officer and related charges as the case moved toward a December 17 court appearance.
ETON Dec 9 Sena fired a broadside into its financial policy today. He introduced resolutions asking the Rat committee for information on the legality of actions by Secretary Correlieve the recent situation and the legality of clear Certificates throughout States. He asked for consideration but postponement until tomorrow. Senator Aldrich of the committee will preside. The projected general debate on the Democratic side was also deferred until tomorrow.
Readable fragment notes a location at Fourth and Pike for METAWORKD READY company activity in an urban setting. The terse item references a business presence and the city context without additional details.
Harry Watson was appointed administrator of Melody Choir estate as the supreme court weighs the will's content. The will earmarked funds to build a monument for the decedent and his dog Hobo, a claim contested by Choir's aged mother. A jury ruled the testator insane when signing, with the estate valued around 156000 dollars. Washington dispatch notes presidential nominations include Havey extraordinary minister to Nicaragua and Costa Rica and William M Morry for Porto Rico attorney general.
Henry M. Hoyt, of California, registrar of the land office at Vancouver Washington, and Hugh Phillips, of Washington, are named in a brief notice from state officials.
A fragmented list of names with ages and places including Rich Person M4 Clara Pauling Scheneke 22 Dolly Mitchell 2% Port land Miriam G Dennett 29 Bedro Woolley James Green 28% Hamilton Mont May Johnson 25 Knoxville Tenn Charteau Oliver 28 Maude Graham 28 Fred W Blodgett 0 Battard Hertha Allen Stephenson 19 Merle Christian Grit Peter Jacobsen 26 Alma Allen 26 George Wellington Mamie Cottbert legal city CG Leap Jemal Avon Huldah Salmoson legal city
The Canadian Pacific and four state railroads submitted papers in federal court demurring to lumber firms’ complaint that the lines charged lumber rates. The roads argue they were not parties to the Pacific Coast Lumber Manufacturers Association suit, and Judge Hanford granted a temporary injunction pending I C C hearing in Washington. The demurrer questions the court’s jurisdiction.
A Red Star liner named Kroonland is in a heavy gale west of the Lizard after losing a shaft. The ship carries about a thousand people and sent a wireless telegram to Kronprins Wilhelm, which has just reached New York.
County audit records show 309 marriage licenses issued in November, 33 more than October’s 276. Fees collected totaled 927 dollars in November versus 828 in October, while total county auditor receipts for November reached 9641.25 dollars.
An ordinance will be introduced tonight to raise the superintendent of the light and water department salary from 250 to 300 dollars a month.
Arguments on a motion to strike portions of the Beattie Mioetrie company complaint were heard before Judge Morris in the superior court. County and Beattie Klee the company are represented by Deputy Prosecuting Attorneys Herald and Prigmore and by Howe and Tate respectively. The case seeks reduction of the franchise valuation from 4 696 000 to a prior assessment of 400 000.
In superior court Effie Morrison seeks a divorce from James Morrison citing cruelty and support. Morrison testifies she once threw oyster stew ingredients at him and struck his head with a broom handle while he tried to rinse shell from eyes and ears.
Mrs Taft wife of the secretary narrowly escaped death when boarding the liner President Grant in the tender Holland. The ship faced heavy seas near the breakwater as broken fixtures in their stateroom narrowly avoided serious injury to Mrs Taft and passengers aboard.
G A R Steiner announces socialist candidacy for Thirteenth ward at city hall this morning. The socialist party in Mallard previously exceeded 10 percent of the vote, meeting primary law qualifications. Max Wardall of 2660 Walnut Street Seattle filed for Republican nomination in the Fourteenth ward.
Chehalis Washington December 9 two unknown tramp robbers attempted to burglarize the post office and a private bank. Constable McFadden and Officer Castator pursued the duo who fired during a scuffle fatally wounding McFadden. The fleeing robbers were killed in the exchange of shots and left unidentified. A revolver and stolen items were found on their bodies.
A dress described in French blue faille features surplice arrangements of embroidered bands. The under waist displays embroidered batiste and lace with dull gold buttons.
Mrs Emma Huntley confessed at the Boston police station after drowning her two grandchildren, ages four and six, in a Bomerville bathtub. Police believe she first dosed the children with gas to render them unconscious before killing them. The victims were orphans.
Next Thursday Mrs Bradley will depart Washington for Salt Lake accompanied by her two sons where the Brown Bradley children will join their mother and half brothers. Judge Powers now in Salt Lake has charge of breaking the Brown will.
Seattle officials announce a $148000 payment for November salaries to be made tomorrow. One half will be cash while the remainder is issued as clearing house certificates.
Xmas gifts please men and boys with sporting goods and athletic gear. Theodore Wilts Co at 1008 Istave offers guns punching bags exercisers knives fishing rods and tackle among other items, ideal for holiday shoppers seeking practical presents.
Armed with a Spokane Superior Court order Mrs. George Laudphere searches the city for her two daughters said to be kidnapped by her husband in a divorce action. Deputy sheriffs and a relative accompanied her as she followed leads but found no trace. Later she learns the husband may have placed the girls in Everett for an educational meeting and heads to Tacoma with officials alerted.
Initial stock prices move lower as traders react to recession fears. St Paul shows a brief 2% gain before a rally falters as manipulators issue short orders. Analysts note weakness in carrying stocks on margin and banks influence broker behavior amid liquidation.
Traders describe a dull afternoon as margins loom and liquidity thins. The session closes on a weak note with unsettled inflows and no clear reversal signals.
The Saratoga sailed with 360 passengers bound for Alaska including mushers heading to Fairbanks from Valdez. The Hawaiian steamer Alaskan, held at quarantine for smallpox aboard, arrived in port this forenoon. Battleship Nebraska heads to southern California for target practice.
The water and light office reports 1000 electric meters arriving from the east. They will be installed without increasing current service and will replace the minimum rate where charged before.
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