13 Dec 1907
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1907
Page
1
Charles Wappenstein joins a smile stunt as City Treasurer Russell Wilkins and the mayor's secretary share humorous tales to coax smiles. The Star received a large batch of smile buttons to award to cheerful visitors, with rules requiring a generous smile for eligibility.
The School of Journalism praised the first chance to showcase the college paper The Pacific with Merle J and proteges delivering a professional edition. Verne Piteh led as editor with KT Kelloggs news editor and Abe Harnitz associate editors. Olympia court upholds Walla Walla city bonds for a city hall and fire station.
Joseph Williams, accused of poisoning a woman in Omaha, Nebraska, says he has never been in Nebraska. He claims relatives cripple him with fear of voodooism and that charms protect them, while asserting he has no criminal history and never murdered anyone.
A minor heir of Alice J. Blake and George D. Blake, through guardian H. R. Houston, sues in superior court over a 1889 notary error that failed to certify an acknowledgment of a sale of Iota 31 and 82, block 2, Provoet Terrace Second addition. The case centers on ownership after two transfers and the deaths of original purchasers. Defendants include the Ketchell estate's devisees and Sydney Upson.
In a Superior Court hearing over Syearohl Marguerite Goerig, L. H. Goerig testified he never kissed his mother in law. The case shows bitterness between former spouses, with Goerig claiming he provided for the child and noting his vacant relationship with the in law guest who stayed a year and a half. Both parents remarried since their 1905 divorce.
In Portland Dec 13 United States Attorney C W Bristol faced dismissal after zeal for land fraud prosecutions in the northwest and a disputed telegram claim. Senators and the Oregon delegation weigh Bristol’s removal while rumors of successor bids circulate amid political maneuvering.
The Democratic platform committee and convention avoided endorsing reforms on tariffs trusts municipal ownership and Sunday closing while adjourning with a pledge to enforce all laws. Debate centered on Sunday closing and enforcement, with votes reflecting divisions between reform advocates and party loyalists. An incident involved Heva Anberg filing a $25 damage claim after being soaked by a faulty fire hydrant on Three Ave.
A large Franklin public school in Tacoma catches fire during the day causing students to evacuate safely. By 2 46 p m the blaze is under control with all students out.
James B. Dowd sues Joseph M. Glasgow in superior court for 1356.85 claiming Dowd’s share of proceeds from an oral law partnership started June 1, 1906 and ended February 18, 1907. Glasgow, once police judge, disputes any money due.
M. Hhatton of 1002 Wighthay filed an information with the prosecuting attorney charging Ed Montia with assault and battery alleged to have occurred on December 4.
The finance committee instructed the corporation counsel to draft a new water bond ordinance in line with a supreme court ruling for submission to voters at the next spring election unless a special election is called.
Adarry Watten faced a Blaine jury in Hellingham on December 12 and proclaimed his innocence regarding the January 19 murder of Addie Roeper. He said he knew nothing about the stolen bandana linked to the case and denied any involvement.
A sixty mile per hour gale devastates the north coast, washing mud and silt on the Interurban tracks between Milken and Edgewood. A derailment injures no one, the motor escapes unharmed, and power is cut citywide. Crews race to clear the line as shipping fears mount and bridge checks begin in the Duwamish valley.
Anna F. Sherbourne filed for divorce from Patrick H. Sherbourne alleging cruelty. The action seeks a legal separation and final decree.
United Press reports William Robertson a leading metalminer and former Colorado resident was found killed near To pis Mexico on December 1. A gang of Mexican miners in his employ attacked him over unpaid wages. fifteen men have been arrested.
Police scour a camp to locate all individuals connected in any way with the murder. Investigators sweep tents and surrounding grounds, interviewing campers as they seek ties to the crime and potential suspects.
Prosecuting Attorney Mackintosh announces a test of the new commission-house license law. H. B. Emerson of this city is charged with receiving and selling a consignment of cabbage for F. W. Keller on August 27, 1907 without a license from the state.
Harry Orchard the state witness in the Pettibone case faced Darrow's cross examination after his arrest at Caldwell and transfer to jail. He described destroying papers before imprisonment and denied sending messages to Fred Miller while confirming a letter from Pettibone, with details about his life and alleged arson in Canada.
Miss Jeanette Sloan Mathieson of Rufus Oregon died December 11 from blood poisoning. Robert H L Sloan of Rufus, formerly Springfield, is under arrest on murder suspicion. The couple fled together posing as spouses, causing a family fracturing that ends with an impending coroner’s inquest.
The final Price Waterhouse report to Seattle finance leaders reveals a $5 100 interest payment to Washington state for 1904 that was not earned and not due, plus a $970.35 cash shortage in the water fund due to an accounting error as part of a two year audit ending March 1906 during Comptroller Riplinger’s term.
A hurricane like gale struck Beattyce and Seattle at midnight causing widespread damage. The Parker hotel on Boren near Mercer was wrecked while E G Manning and family escaped a collapsing Fremont Street home. Widespread damage followed including downed wires, shattered plate glass, damaged stores, and halted transit across the city and lake.
A violent December gale swept Tacoma causing streetcar stoppages and power outages after a cyclonic blast blew down a high tension wire near Milton. Portland felt a 12 mile gale at 11 pm with ships at risk, as the British bark Largo dragged its anchor near the Madison Street bridge.
Sailors on the waterfront postpone all sailings until after midnight as Friday the thirteenth is deemed bad luck and no vessel will heave anchor or set sail before twelve tonight. The superstition keeps ships idle despite plans for voyages.
The postal department issues transfers of Railway Mail Clerks James A. Parrish and Art Petty to fill vacancies on the Spokane Pasco and Seattle line and Gate and South Bend line. Clyde Miller’s resignation created the vacancy, Monte Cristo remains unfilled.
In superior court Judge Albertson issued an order directing Mary Young not to take her children into intoxicating liquor establishments or keep them on streets late at night. Contempt of court carries penalties. The couple are in a divorce case with W. E. Young filing an affidavit accusing Mary of taking the children to drinking resorts.
A wartime style raid tale unfolds as the Society of Rodent Veterans halts a cat invasion. The Ratkin Cata threaten attack but Chairman the veteran rat orders barricades and lights go out. Cats breach doors, find only a hidden tunnel and a scribbled message.
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