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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1907
Page
7
In Angeles California on Christmas Eve a nurse named Miss Campbell acted fast during a hospital fire. She entered the basement unit with fellow staff as a Christmas tree blaze fed by candle flames. Carrying heavy blankets, she covered the flames and saved patients from panic and harm.
Mayor Moore cites a transfer dispute in which the general fund owes the light fund about 168000 for lighting plant expenses. The speaker argues interest was paid from the lighting fund levied years ago and that no law permits moving light fund surplus to general funds, though some 10000 from the general fund advanced to the lighting plant is suggested for repayment.
Hi W Carroll will consult the corporation counsel on the Democratic party standing. The party had no ticket in the last general city election and thus is not entitled to a separate primary ballot on that basis. Whether participation in county and state elections may grant a separate ballot is to be advised.
Francisco December 24 Fur commercial fraud uncovered at the California Safe Deposit Co Custodian Cushing reports missing Western Pa stock moved east by Walter Hartnett to his receipt The stock valued as a major asset for the bank was pledged or hidden Hartnett admits sending it east but declines further discussion saying it will be returned at the proper time
The Trust Company of Pullman Bog received seven hundred dollar diamonds allegedly from a sinking on November 28. Detective Clark and Mrs Doyle met with Attorney Crouch to discuss receipts and potential withdrawal of charges. Walters denies guilt, claims return of items, while a warrant remains for embezzlement. Official action may place the diamonds in the owner’s hands after a receipt is prepared.
Two mothers abducted their children in separate incidents and recovered them. Mrs John Matika traveled to Whiting Indiana and seized her year old daughter after a fight with her 12 year old son. Pearl Soper was reunited with her foster child after Mrs George E Soper of West Pullman brought her back from a Milwaukee home. In Memphis Tennessee the Memphis Savings Bank failed to open with 264000 capital and about 1250000 in deposits awaiting settlement.
Workmen employed on the Seattle Athletic Club building joined a walkout following a strike at the MacDougall and Southwick project at Second Avenue and Pike. Contractors Cawney and Lohee faced accusations of unfair labor practices for using union labor on the Frye building. The Ferguson block work paused but safety needs kept some tasks proceeding. Now union men are at work on all three sites.
The Hawkeye Investment Company defaulted on the second payment for the Plymouth Congregational church property at Third Avenue University. Trustees received a $50,000 down payment on a $260,000 price and planned a church building project. Directors will consider action at January meeting.
Michael Davis of the local miners union urges The Star to publish a letter rebutting a Seattle Times article headlined Tanana Is Short of Men. He argues the piece is false, risks hardship for workers, and provides figures on Tanana’s labor pool, including 4,500 workers, 2,000 independent laborers, and 600 to 600 on waxes, with 2,000 awaiting spring wash up. He cites telegrams from Denver and the Western Federation of Miners about ongoing strike and wage conditions.
Christmas cheer filled county offices as heads and staff exchanged tokens. County Auditor Agnew received a chard and learned of his 1908 sheriff election. Dr Brier, a sedan by John Albertson. Gormley a shotgun and cigars. Parish a silver candelabra and lamp. Eaton a gold watch. Sheriff Lou Smith and Clerk Otto Case requested no mint gifts amid plans for a special jail dinner tomorrow.
Judge Wood ruled on corroboration issues in the Pettibone matter noting insufficient corroboration for the Stennenberg killing as a separate transaction. He indicated the defense motion to direct an acquittal would be ruled on after further proceedings set for Thursday morning. The sole state witness was Colorado Supreme Court Judge Gabbert testifying about Walley’s death by a bomb Orchard allegedly planted for Gabbert.
A German man, beaten over the head with a beer bottle, lies in serious condition at Pacific hospital. Witnesses described the assailants as bartenders from a saloon near Railroad Avenue and Yesterway, but identity remains unknown. Dr Eugene H Allen attended the injured man and fears possible brain concussion as police investigate the case. Mahoney of the Western Federation of Miners declines to disclose terms of a deal in Goldfield.
The watch of Marshall Comba, badly beaten and believed to be dead, was found on Harris Brown, held in Portland for Comba's murder. Detective Adama plans to return Brown tonight. Newsboys, about 200 strong, will meet at Seconday and Union to march to Garvey and Buchanan's store for 50 cent purchase coupons.
An extra freight car was added to the regular mall car to speed up Christmas deliveries. The incoming holiday mall bow arrives from outside Sunday and all day yesterday and today the local distribution has been going forward at a rapid rate.
Three men have been murdered for money in the locality within a week. James Wood an aged pioneer was found dead in his cabin four miles from Grass Valley. James Bowen's skull was fractured and his body lay on a road last night. A burned Chinaman’s remains were found yesterday. Police have no clue.
Lord of Fremont was struck at Westlake avenue and Mercer street while attempting to board a Ballard car. He was dragged under the wheels and his arm was amputated at Providence hospital. He formerly worked on the electric lines and had been in a Fremont store before the accident.
Harry Thaw, awaiting his murder trial for Stanford White, acts as a Santa in the Tombs. He presents inmates with cigars and matrons with handkerchiefs and promises more gifts to prisoners and inmates tomorrow.
Lebanon December 24. Constable James Dolan went to a foreign settlement to arrest coal thieves preying on Reading railway supply. The crowd attacked him in self defence he fired killing two men, both Hungarians. Dolan in custody.
Pierce county state senator Lincoln Davis has filed a $10,000 damages suit against Puget Sound Electric Railway. He says the injuries from last summer’s automobile accident contributed to the death of A. T. Vandervanter.
Stirral & Goets Investment Co. seeks a court injunction to cancel assets and prevent City Treasurer Russ from selling property in the Pearthay regrade district to satisfy a $1,814.75 assessment after a nominal $1 damages award. The suit asks the supreme court to halt the sale.
Frontier maritime notes Buckman and Wareka arrive from Frisco as heavy six percent wind affects route north. Santa Clara sails to Benard Valdes and Catalla while City of Seattle and Jefferson depart Skagway for Seattle. Humboldt reaches Frisco for overhaul then plans spring return to Southeast Alaska. Northwestern crew ashore delays sailing to Thursday morning. Cottage City repairs complete and bound for Skagway. Alaskan arrives in port in tow after going ashore near Cape Mudge. Quiet front day expected with two foreign sailings. Sound fleet prepares elaborate dinners for crews.
In Rushville Indiana Fred Croddy bought a pair of overalls and found his future wife Agnes Adama after a prank on the waistband. He wrote and exchanged letters and photos with the admirer, and a wedding is planned next week as he prepares to bring his bride to Hoosterdom. The tale follows a humorous local courtship sparked by a lucky discover in everyday workwear.
J B Shrewsbury and J O Morse appeared before the board of public works with plans to construct extensive training stables a half mile track a racing track a riding academy building and a riding and horse show park at the old coursing grounds near Madison park They propose winter training and show headquarters with no pool sales at races and request a waiver of concrete floor stalls citing safety and bedding needs for the animals
Washington dispatch quotes Francis J. Heneyte predicting Governor Chamberlain is likely to be elected U S senator if Republicans fail to unite. He says Fulton matters may surface in Jan and vows to inform the public. He notes Oregon Republicans hold a majority but must unite to win the senatorship.
Helen Howard, the girl tramp found in Auburn train yards, is held at the county jail and to be released to work. She admits the name isn’t Howard but refuses to confirm or deny the claim she wore male clothes to reach her parents.
The state university’s buildings are closed to students as carpenters work over Christmas. Major upgrades focus on the library and gymnasiums, with a balcony to boost library capacity by about 50 percent and an indoor track planned for the main gym floor. Partitions between sexes will be removed as the track winds around the interior.
The Knickerbocker Trust Co. and Matilda A Johnson seek in superior court to set aside current assessments on properties affected by the Jackson regrade and obtain an injunction restraining the city treasurer from selling these properties to cover unpaid assessments. The Knickerbocker Trust Co. was awarded 5000 dollars damages for property occupied by Cudahy Packing Co. and assessed 2108.23 dollars. The Johnson property earlier details are incomplete.
A court awarded damages of 400 dollars and the plaintiff sought costs totaling 427.16 dollars. The fragment provides no party names, dates, or court details.
London December 24 Joe Rogers the American wrestler signed to meet Hackenschmidt the Russian lion in a catch as catch can world championship bout. The match will be held January 12 with location yet to be decided.
William Van, a Seattle brakeman, was caught between two cars while attempting a coupling at Auburn on the Northern Pacific at 3 AM. He was taken to the NP hospital for treatment. Van is listed in Seattle at 218 James Street. no further details were learned.
Providence R I December 4 announcement states more than 10 000 operatives will be laid off soon with 15 900 looms and 750 000 spindles affected. Several cotton mills will close tonight.
The readable portion mentions presents and time related ideas but lacks concrete names, places, or events to form a coherent news item. No identifiable persons or organizations are present to anchor a factual summary.
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