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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1907
Page
8
Jessie M. Partson argues that in practice the poor man faces harsher prison life than the wealthy. She contrasts diet, treatment, and housing in Joliet and Leavenworth with well-dressed bankers in “Bankers Row” and notes how the system privileges moneyed defendants while the poor bear disproportionate hardship.
A gang of about 15 burglars raided two floors of the Annaworth building and two of the Russell building in Portland. They took gold crowns from dental offices, a pile of mining stock, and about $60 in cash before fleeing after being heard by music teacher Mrs. Edwin Dunn. Dr. Howard’s trophies were partially taken.
The Johnston Co received a carload valued around 14950 containing exclusively Pianola Pianos from Aeolian New York. The Pianola is a luxury instrument favored by European royalty and Wall Street leaders, with three duplicates linked to Sir Thomas Lipton’s royal gift. Seattle customers show strong holiday demand for the standard player piano.
A woman awoke to intruders driving away with a horse and her cry for help alerted her husband. In the Ainworth building a justice of the peace office was looted. Police suspect the same men tailed by canvassers hit two buildings yesterday.
Patrick Calhoun president of the United Railways faces 14 indictments for offering bribes to obtain an overhead trolley franchise. The trial is delayed to February 1 to allow Calhoun to travel to New York on business. he is permitted to leave California during the period.
Nome 18 defeated Vancouver 25 to 11 in Vancouver last night. Hurley starred for Nome in the win.
Residents petition Seattle to investigate the Seattle, Lake Shore and Southern Street Railway. The complaint targets stopping at Fourth Avenue during evening rushes instead of continuing to Fir Street and alleges fare discrimination for school children. Company president claims service improved by shorter routes and longer rides, with the issue to be debated by the city council.
Mayor William Hickman Moore leads the field in a Ballard straw poll for city officials, with 106 votes to 56 for W B Trimble and 43 for Judge John B Humphries. The tally shows Moore ahead by more than double the next candidate as more than 300 votes were counted.
Advices from Japan state that the Nippon Yaseen Kaisha teamer Kamo Maru, 500 tons, under construction at Nagasaki yards, will be launched December 21. It is likely the Kamo Maru will join the Seattle route replacing the Tom Maru once completed.
The body of King Oscar, who died December 8, lies in state in the chapel of the royal castle. The catafalque is adorned with a bower of flowers and the body is clothed in an admiral’s uniform.
Richard F Walton colored was hanged yesterday for the murder of Mrs Louise Grant white last September Mrs Grant a kindergarten instructor had managed schools for churches Walton strangled her in bed while attempting to steal valuables after entering through a window He reportedly welcomed execution and made a show of religious conversion Mrs Grant formerly from Seattle now with relatives in Chicago.
Dick Pritchard, once a Beattie site manager, recalls Seattle’s formative era when Henry Villard eyed a transcontinental road and the city had a single narrow gauge coal line. He vanished to Alaska for years, only to return to recount crowds gathered by coal cars hauling players to races and tribes driving up in red blankets and feathers to take Pritchard’s winnings. He arrived in Seattle about 85 years ago, exact dates forgotten by time.
Washington reports Joe Weldon Bailey of Texas plans re election in the Senate for six more years. The piece notes Bailey is not the same Hailey who left Washington last March and hints at questions over how Bailey accumulated wealth and links to Standard Oil.
Salem report quotes State Senator M A Miller of Linn County predicting a nationwide dry era within a decade. He cites a broad movement, driven by high school establishment, reducing saloons as communities modernize.
He says he was the victim of a conspiracy though skeptics doubt the claim. His votes and speeches in this and future sessions will reveal his stance.
In Columbus Ohio on December 14 John Boley of Cleveland who killed his sweetheart almost faced execution until a governor commuting his sentence to life was mailed to the warden. The warden, about to proceed, was informed a letter holding the commutation order was pending. Harvey Nelson a fisherman and a boy are feared lost after a storm at Humptolips river. they set sail for Aberdeen and have not arrived.
Prof Meany to lecture before Westminster Young Men's Fellowship Tuesday. Dr Wilson to present tereopticon at Seaman's Institute Friday for seamen’s weekly gathering. Miss Ray de Rice wed William Whitblock at Westminster Church. honeymoon in Spokane. Opening grand organ recital Sunday at Ninth Ave Catholic cathedral with Dr Palmer and Madame Louise Cleary. admission $1.23. Stone duo to spend New Year’s in New York. Seattle Woman's Club meets Monday at 7 pm in Washington Annex. Chapter G P O meets Monday at Mrs Elizabeth Gourley’s home. New Catholic cathedral to be dedicated Sunday December 22 with Bishop O Dea officiating. Dr Gowen delivers address.
The week brings Young Women's Christian Association events at the university and services at the Episcopal and Methodist churches. Marriages include Hianch and Sameel, Welser, and Katie Anderson with Charles Broderson. Engagements announced for Edith Lydia Fortier to Robert Colbert and Bernice Alien Rayling to Fred Hodson. Turkish baths under Grand Theater mentioned.
Captain Pritchard, connected with the Cunarder Mauretania, grew up an orphan and, honoring his mother's wish, chose a sailor's life. He embarked on a career at sea, embracing the adventurous maritime path.
In 1820 shoppers doubt spices and extracts while a grocer promises refunds on Schilling's Beet if customers dislike it, signaling trust-building practices and consumer rights debates of the era.
Ben Coe has been named a fire agent in Zion Ohio. The notice mentions his assignment within local fire service obligations and confirms his role in the community safety effort.
Washington report on Olympia harbor survey finds deepening the channel to eighteen feet not justified by current or projected commerce. Officials assess a $58,000 improvement would serve port commerce for several years. Health statistics note low insanity among German fleet engineers. eye trouble is most common, followed by heart disease.
An ad from G. H. Browning Plumbing Co. at 221 Pine Street promotes modern baths lavatories and sinks with factory prices and invites readers to call for installation services.
The Secretary of the Treasury George B Cortelyoun says that if money hoarded were put back into trade channels, a complete resumption of business would occur within twenty four hours. He invites deposits in any amount.
All millionaires built wealth from small weekly savings as youths. Start today, open an account at the State Bank of Seattle. A 4 percent semi annual rate applies to all time deposits. Corner First Avenue and Yaletown Way.
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