17 Dec 1907
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1907
Page
1
City council considers charter amendments including public works, health office, and a five member board. Aimed at direct legislation and petition submission if needed, with public bodies endorsing reforms. Committee plans advertise and complete revisions this year, inviting a direct legislation conference to present.
A letter from Walter Rockwell discusses the classic rat and cat puzzle. It presents two solutions, one practical and one proportional, stating 14 cats can kill 98 rats in 49 minutes and addressing common mistakes about rat-killing rates.
A telegram from El Paso states Pauline Aloff shot and killed Schram in a hotel after he refused to marry her. Aloff had nursed him and claims he promised marriage after his wife died. Schram, once a railroad man from La Junta, had urged a divorce from his wife two months prior. The pair then moved to El Paso and lived as man and wife.
The Star today publishes exclusive photographs of the Burns Moir bout taken at the No Sporting Club auditorium. The images show the first punch and knockout as seen by a select photographer, with the elite English and world press contrasted against familiar ring scenes in this country.
Seattle and Tacoma and Portland clearings reported for today with balances shown. Figures include Seattle 1,209,687.81 and 127,906.07. Tacoma 907,964.00 and 107,194.00. Portland 5,484.00 and 45,790.00 with stray text about shopping day and a garbled name.
In Georgetown Kentucky on December 17 Caleb Powers faced surprise as the rifle claimed to have killed Governor Goebel was introduced in evidence for the first time. Powers denied proposing that Wharton Golden should go to the capitol to kill Goebel.
Lincoln park Pendleton Miller playground and block 14 HM tract have been graded and planted under the Olmstead plan. The board is now grading and planting Washington park as part of the same urban beautification effort.
In Portland Oregon federal court Francia J Heney announced the Oregon land fraud docket will open January 18. Former District Attorney John Fall, Binger Hermann, Franklin Pearce Mays, and James A Heath are among about 40 defendants with many defense lawyers present. Heney plans to travel to Washington tomorrow to discuss appointing a special prosecutor. rumors say B D Townsend and A B Decker are en route to Portland for possible roles.
Mayor Moore says the council may be four flushing while awaiting a resolution on enforcing an ordinance that would require railroad companies to vacate certain tracks. The franchise inspector reported a council amendment extends the time for the ordinance to take effect once other tracks are completed, a condition not yet met.
Price Waterhouse report notes no opinion on whether county funds owed to the city are fully transferred. Since taking office, City Treasurer Russell has urged hiring two clerks to monitor county tax collections as protection against misapplied city revenues. The accountants did not review county records to confirm proper turnover to the city treasurer.
Dr. M A Matthews testified about eating quail at the Rathskeller, unaware the game was out of season. A waiter faced a $100 fine as the case moved through Justice Carroll's court with questions about who served the dish and whether bones were swallowed.
A weighing clerk placed in the main lobby to speed outgoing Christmas business as extra clerks join the day and night force to handle heavy traffic.
The sheriffs office believes Paul Myers a Seattle jeweler who Saturday night tried to kill Marion Von Wrylocki with a shotgun at his Riverton area residence then burned the home lay in wait to kill his wife. Deputy Livesley encountered the gun as the fugitive hid in brush and fled between the woman and the man in the bushes.
City health officials report complaints that some sanitary inspectors pushed garbage can purchases on households or acted as dealers for can manufacturers. Chief Inspector Hert Coombe says inspectors found to abuse authority will be disciplined or discharged and that disposal should prevent unsanitary conditions rather than avoid carting garbage away.
In St. Louis on December 17 a Republican state committee meeting plans to introduce a resolution favoring the nomination of Secretary Taft for the presidency this afternoon.
August Kuhne Brooklyn detectives chief was sentenced by Justice Burr to 40 days in jail and fined 250 dollars for disobeying a writ of habeas corpus. The case underscores the court's authority over law enforcement conduct.
William Crook aged 76 assistant general manager of Harriman lines in Oregon died in Portland from kidney trouble. He was renowned as one of Harriman's most trusted men and his death was reported today by United Press.
Copper and smelter stocks led a morning drop of over one point, amid dividend policy talk at Amalgamated and Standard Oil. Morning losses were erased by midday banking support and renewed bond buying, with the currency market steady and stocks closing firm.
Attorneys for the city will appeal a superior court mandamus ordering City Treasurer Russell to accept warrants at face value for a street assessment. The action by F. M. Gaye led to the writ compelling acceptance of preferred warrants.
Washington official notices Senator Ankeny chairs the irrigation committee and Senator Pilea heads the coast and insular survey panel. Senator Borah joins the standard weights committee.
The will of J. F. Trow Bridge, late general manager of the Northwestern Steamship Co., was filed in the superior court for probate today. It directs payment of all debts and that the remainder of the estate go to his widow.
Charles H. Burnett, president of the city council and serving his second term as councilman at large, filed his declaration for the Republican nomination for mayor late this afternoon.
Spokane dispatch reports a bold attempt to derail or rob the westbound Northern Pacific No 1 train. The engineer spotted a danger signal and sped the locomotive to Spokane ahead of schedule. A posse searches the forest between Spokane and Trent for the would be highwayman.
Mayor Moore delayed sending a special message urging a saloon closing ordinance on primary election day. The message will be prepared this week and delivered to the council next Monday night. A hackney cab incident in Basex Road Islington London caused a man to lose coins from a wooden leg stump, with many coins spilling out.
Marshall Combs a well dressed black man living at 2618 BK Madison St was found early this morning in a Northern Pacific chair car in the Spokane yards. He was taken to Way Side Emergency Hospital after a skull fracture and surgery. Police investigate a suspected fight with several men and possible robbery amid readied money belt and missing watch.
Contractor E J Rounds reduced wages by one dollar a day for some laborers on the First M E church project prompting a walk-out. Federal building work remains suspended from a prior lockout. Building Exchange plans are undeclared as a committee failed to report. The local trades scene to be discussed Thursday with AFL organizer C O Young addressing the union.
The first consignment of 45 strikebreakers arrived at Goldfield today and were assigned to mines without incident. Fifty more are expected tomorrow as a large mill operates on three shifts. General Funston and Governor Sparks report severe colds and Funston fears pneumonia, staying indoors in San Francisco due to pressing business.
The Times recounts Seattle resident Mr. Richter seeing a large and a small airship tied together sailing over Alki Point on Sunday afternoon. He described the craft as bright and wobbly, fearing a crash into the bay. The author notes the observer and his colonel companion, who warned of dangers and jokes about a mysterious “gut tersnipes” mix. The airships faded by 5:30 p.m. with unknown origins or destination.
Directors say no action will be taken on installing billiard and pool tables in the Y M A building for now. They deny earlier statements, cite lack of funds, and prefer possible future installation only if the association avoids debt.
Oscar Johnson 40 was found unconscious with a scalp wound near a box car at First Ave and Plumber St. He was taken to Wayside Emergency hospital after the incident last night.
The Seattle Lighting company sues contractor H. W. Hawley for $1,000 in superior court alleging a blast by Hawley’s employee on November 21 broke a high pressure gas main and disrupted service for a long period.
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