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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1907
Page
7
At 1024 Jamon Street a woman was assaulted by a robber who bound and struck her with an iron object then bit her finger while attempting to steal rings. Neighbour Mrs Lilehelat alerted security as the thief fled via the back stairs.
Special Agent Robert Sway of the Northern Pacific says an organized gang trafficking stolen goods is being traced. An anchored flatboat off the south side was used as a headquar ters site for hiding and moving loot, with more than five thousand dollars in losses reported recently. A crew shipment yielded stolen shoes bottles of liquor and firearms, and the thieves’ identities are believed known and imminent arrests expected.
Builders claim the open shop principle is working as of today with 100 men on site across major Seattle projects including the Chapin building and Puget Sound Associates site. Du Hamel of Megrath & Duhamel confirms satisfaction. interior plans await owner approval. Roofing work continues while the Master Builders meet Tuesday night to discuss results.
Mike Schaskey wandered through Southend after a quiet holiday and entered a restaurant. An on the spot dispute with John Shenners led to accusations of assault and battery as Mike swore out a complaint after the quarrel over a meal.
The Portland riverfront faces an 18 foot flood stage with Alaska dock water covering lower floors by 14 inches and additional cellar flooding expected as stages rise from 161 feet to 167 feet and beyond by tomorrow and Sunday. Workers moved perishable freight to higher decks as crews brace for higher water.
Cameron, owner of Ballard saloon, faces charges from Judge Gordon this afternoon for allowing individuals to loiter about his establishment.
A rumor of a murder provoked a 1,900 strong mob to raid an Oriental mine area in Lethbridge. Citizens beat 12 Chinese workers and damaged property before mounted police intervened and calmed the crowd. Meanwhile Coffey granted a 10 day continuance in a Safe Deposit case in San Francisco.
Fragmentary text references a firm appointing agents in Dayton and mentions bags gloves knives footballs air rifles and boxing items. The readable bits show erratic phrasing possibly from an advertisement or notice. No clear names or dates emerge.
In a glowing profile, Senator Beveridge lauds Allison as the longtime Nestor of the Senate respected for honesty and extraordinary efficiency. The piece notes his vast influence on public money appropriations and his ability to do the work of three men. A separate item reports a Christmas Eve burglary at Gottachalk's department store in Fresno, with losses estimated between 5000 and 10000 dollars.
A spade toad aged about 300 years was found in a stone near a mine in Montana. Named Rameses, the amphibian is believed to be in suspended animation and was discovered when it dropped from a pocket.
In Henrietta officers warned Black residents to leave within 48 hours after a fatal mob incident involving James Garden, a Black man, and the related case of Albert Hates, a white businessman, prompting a rapid exodus of Black residents from the town.
On the front, steamers City of Seattle Jefferson and Jeanie depart from various Alaska ports today. The Northwestern, with a full cargo and over 300 passengers, sails for Catalla Cordova Valdex and Seward. The Northwestern Steamship Co reports travel time of twelve days by steamer and stage from Seattle to Palrbanks. The trail is in excellent condition. The City of Puebla sails this morning for Frisco.
Judge Albertson refused to excheat the estate of John Moore to the county school fund. Attorney General Atkinson had received personal notice. Moore died five years ago leaving an estate valued at $950 with no apparent heirs. Eaton asked the estate be allocated to the fund since no claim had been filed despite proper advertisement. The case was postponed one week.
Two men were killed during Christmas celebrations in Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania. Frank Smith was found murdered by unknown assailants while George Moro was stabbed by his brother Tom Gallop as they walked home from a Christmas party.
A juried series of anonymous letters reached police and are blamed for triggering the jealous rage that led Dr Walter R Amesbury to kill his wife, a Roanoke College faculty member, at their Hyde Park home during Christmas dinner. Investigators also report a dynamite attempt on a Newark bridge and plans by Tomas Tageart to prepare for the Denver Democratic national convention.
Four youths from Long Beach were in a collision with a fast car from San Pedro near Wilmington just after midnight. One fled, two were seriously injured, and Hugh McCullough of Long Beach died. Ki. Scott sustained fatal injuries, and another occupant endured critical damage.
Washington December 26. Navy line officers urge Brownson to publish correspondence about his resignation. They claim the Rixey statement last night came from the White House. It was learned the resignation acceptance was announced 15 minutes after Metcalf delivered it to President Roosevelt.
Police docket entries reveal 139 cases today as authorities report multiple unsanctioned Christmas celebrations across the country. The count underscores widespread enforcement actions and a busy docket as officials monitor holiday conduct.
Reports from St. Petersburg describe Empress Alexandra’s relapse after a fever, following a period of recovery. She had undergone a strong anti fat cure that further weakened her, raising concerns about her health and stability of the court.
Emily Smythe seeks society by running a shop with her guardian and the wealthy target she studies daily. A mysterious bookkeeper, Frank Reginald Barber, reveals himself as Frank Barber and then as a member of the wealthy Phelps Barber family. He confesses settlement work and asks Emily to love him, promising wealth without emptiness.
In Bellingham on December 26, H. Mes, previously slated to have died by suicide from a Seattle dock, is found alive visiting friends. The recovered suitcase contained a note claiming his death, which he suspects was a trick by an intoxicated acquaintance. The note references Gates, a solicitor for Colliers Weekly.
Nearly 800 cattle and 1000 sheep were swept around New York bay when a Jersey Central bound steam float tilted at the dock. Of 365 cattle and 1600 sheep aboard the damaged ship, about 1000 sheep and all but 92 cattle were drowned or washed overboard, with remaining stock stranded.
In Mexico City a crew mutiny aboard the steamship Lonsdale was swiftly quelled at Salina Cruz port. Officers and a noted Briton colonist held and jailed the sailors, binding them hand and foot until authorities took charge.
Cleveland report notes Chief Kohler backed by Mayor Johnson in a plan making arresting officers serve as trial judges in minor offenses. Critics fear officers and criminals may collude, while supporters say swift justice is possible without overnight detentions.
Local listings show a shop on COR FIRST AVE in Columbia SE offering enamel ware wooden ware house furnishings fine china cut glass ribbons embroideries books men s clothing flannels draperies oriental rugs neckwear linings linoleums wedding children s clothing veils underwear suits lingerie furs and more with varied merchandise and served by Sorvsie Shoes.
Advices from France report the American vessel M Phelps that sailed from there for Honolulu in ballast has entered the Golden Gate leaking at about 18 inches per day. The leak rate and arrival at port are noted by the Marine Exchange.
Councilman William Murphy asks Corporation Counsel Scott Calhoun to draft an ordinance amending the charter to let contracts for city printing by the board of public works instead of the council. The board would have power to reject any or all bids.
Fragmentary OCR shows fluctuating currency values and scattered symbols. No clear event or entity context is readable to establish a people, place, date, or organization connection. Summary cannot determine a coherent news item from the readable text.
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