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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1907
Page
7
A blurred item describes a pursuit involving a crooked horn umbrella. Police advise Mr McRae of the Pacific Hotel to seize the first crooked bandit found, suggesting the umbrella's trail is the key. The language implies a metaphorical hunt rather than a clear event.
A desperate robber used a sleeping baby to threaten a mother and force her to hand over a purse containing cash. The incident occurred in Noham, occurring during the day as the assailant entered the Perkins home and fled when alarm spread.
Idaho reports say missing Seattle delicatessen owner De Mond, last seen with $20,000 of partner’s money, may be in the local area with a woman named Kennedy. Speckert claims to represent De Mond’s interests and seeks information from local authorities.
Wanda Wallace, former wife of August T. Martin, asks the court to modify a decree awarding custody of all children. She claims financial hardship prevented the proposed arrangement, alleges nonpayment of alimony, and says two boys Walter and Lednard are with the husband’s relative and in danger. She seeks permanent custody and funding for private schooling.
United Press reports in Idaho on December 12 describe Harry Orchard detailing schemes to kill anti-Federal figures as part of the Steunenberg affair. He testifies about poisoning milk, placing a bomb, and the Cripple Creek wreck, with money from Pettibone and alleged ties to Haywood and Colorado detectives.
Dec 12 report shows national committee naming city for next year convention by roll call with Kennedy and Del funding a proposition. Session includes discussions on policy and instructions to committees. Also notes a cargo of wheat shipped to Europe and mining disaster bodies recovered in West Virginia.
After months of litigation the estate of the late Lou Graham was divided among the heirs of the woman now living in Germany by order of Judge Albertson in the superior court. The estate valued at over $200,000 includes a four story brick building at Third Ave and Washington St. The woman had no known relatives in this country.
Des Moines December 12 Sears, Roebuck and Company a Chicago mail order house was indicted for fraudulent use of the United States mails It is alleged the firm misrepresented articles in their data The retail grocers behind the investigation of the charge.
John F. Douglas sues Guaranties & Realty Co of Scranton Pa in federal court to recover 42000. The surety stood for International Fireproof Construction Co of Seattle under a Jan 20 1906 contract to build the Waldorf hotel framework at Pike St and Seventh Ave for 47000. The company failed March 12 1906 after part of the work.
The piece lists ages of 14 American archbishops led by Archbishop Ryan of Philadelphia at 76, Cardinal Gibbons at 73, Archbishop Ireland at St. Paul, and others including Archbishops Kane of Dubuque 65, Partey and Riordan of New York and Saninoo 65, with various ages around mid seventies.
The Senate adopted a resolution seeking information on Secretary of the Treasury Cortelyou’s actions to stabilize the money market in October. Criticized by Democrats and by House Currency Committee Chair Fowler, the move aims to determine if government aid went to stock gamblers on the street.
Sen Jeff Davin of Arkansas denounces President Roosevelt and John D Rockefeller in a broader critique of Wall Street. He condemns anti trust policy, questions the president’s salary, and calls for accountability for speculators blamed for the recent panic.
Red Murray appeared in police court today amid nods from friends. The story recalls Murray’s brother, killed in the Mug saloon ten years ago after the killer, singing at the bar, stabbed him fatally and vanished. Red Murray received a ten day sentence.
Washington dispatch reports negotiations between the attorney general and E. H. Harriman to have Union Pacific abandon direct control of the Southern Pacific in exchange for government vows not to prosecute Harriman under anti trust and interstate commerce clauses. The item also notes a sale listing by M. Herrin & Co at 1 000 shares of Gold Mountain at six cents each and Puget Wood Products stock wanted.
Every pound package of Schilling's Best is a free sample if you dislike it. The grocer will refund your money if you do not like Schilling's Seats we pay him.
An old advertisement touts Carnation Milk as fresh milk with 60 percent water removal and sterilization. It promotes a one cent per pint price and urges shoppers to buy from their grocer without substitutions.
The Seattle Grain company led by A R Dickson paid out over 5000 dollars for oats and barley in the past week and has begun paying on contract wheat showing grain movement and money circulating between growers and brokers. Hammond Milling and Columbia Grain paid out 8000 and 7000 dollars respectively, highlighting strong local grain circulation.
Mart ial law is practically in effect in Hopkinsville as the town endures a night raid and threats of further invasion. The Earlington Militia company arrived today to protect the city amid a state of terror.
Stuyvesant Fish faced a courtroom airing of his character by Harriman's lawyers for about an hour. affidavits filed in the case aim to dissolve the injunction Fish secured last fall over Ilineta Central control.
Yale and Harvard clubs in this city offered $390 scholarships for students to study at Yale or Harvard. Few fit applicants applied, leaving scholarships unused. Each annual college cost is about $600 with economical living, so the grants would cover half the first year. D. B. Trefethen and John F. Teany handle inquiries for details.
Roosevelt urges Western lawmakers to back broader fortifications for the Pacific coast. He discussed the issue with several officials today but offered no explanation for his sudden push.
The article notes Fred W Wein, a local butcher of 1521, was arraigned this afternoon by Officer Vaupel on a charge of assault and battery filed by his wife Katie. He remained in the city jail under Alabama authority. He is also mentioned as author of an antithird term resolution. The piece references a house resolution congratulating the president’s decision not to run again.
Seattle audiences will hear the great organ at the First Presbyterian Church with opening recital by Dr. Frank Wilbur Chace assisted by Madame Edith du Mond Mrs Sylvia Ware Ireland and Mr Alvin Gillett. Beate available at Walling's Music Store 711 Secondary.
Marecter W H Hard and Alice Harder sue Pero Daving jeweler for defamation alleging five counts that Daving claimed Harder was dishonest and misappropriated store funds. They also claim a November 20 publication stating I return my merchandise or prosecute you caused great mortification. Damages total $96,008 with no foundation alleged.
Judge Albertson cites Augustus H. Holcomb to appear December 16 and show cause why he should not be adjudged in contempt for failing to pay alimony and return property from a divorce. Accused of removing valuables from the family home and damaging the wife’s clothing. Mrs Holcomb awarded about 15000 in property and alimony. Holcomb previously received cemetery lots.
Rome reports the Italian king intends to exile his cousin the Duke of Daosta after a duchess exposed his alleged libertine conduct with a coterie of young women and nobles. The king summoned the duke to Rome, lectured him, and ordered reform, but the duke then returned to Naples and resumed his debauchery.
A fragment lists several individuals with ages and locations including Liam Thomas Whitlock 27 Ty, Gadge Rice 22 City, Leo Willey 26 Everett, Anna Marie Bloom 23 Arietta, H Ya goro Kawai 24 Exeter Cal, Nao Furuta 29 Japan, John Lats 21 City, Eva M Brueges 17.
The Theodore Wits Co at 1008 First Ave advertises desirable gifts for men and boys. Sporting foods and athletic items are highlighted along with guns, punching bags, exercisers, knives, fishing rods, tackle and related gear.
The document lists individuals including Phillip Upton Elty, Mra Bila J. Mackenzie, Bertram Loomis, Londeo McKanghad aged 27, William Buckland 22, Grace Fitshenry 17, Allen Brown 22, Gertrude Murns 22, Robert Kurtzer 33, and Kya Lakcas 25 in Montreal, City and Elty area records with unclear proceedings and dates.
Three holdups in Pendleton Oregon last night suggest a gang is active in the west end. Police are widening a city dragnet and warn all suspicious characters will be arrested.
The Choral Symphony Society schedule a concert on Friday December 13 at 3 pm at Christensen's hall featuring local artist Mrs Sylvia Ware Ireland and tenor Arnold von der Aue. The programme includes Mendelssohn Schubert and Handel arias, plus instrumental numbers and piano pieces by Lalo and others.
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