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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1907
Page
7
Dec 30 a masked robber entered Puraliup depot and forced Rice to open the safe. The bandit, described by Rice as 5 feet 11 inches, 180 pounds, possibly a negro or in disguise, covered Rice with a revolver and escaped with $10. The agent reportedly turned in his funds, dampening the haul.
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York, Dec. 30. Harry K Thaw will be placed on trial for the murder of Stanford White next week with no postponement. Both sides will outline their cases and call experts to argue Thaw’s insanity, while Evelyn Thaw is described as a nervous wreck amid testimony from Miss Simonton that unsettles the wife and threatens her health.
In San Francisco at the Twelfth and Folsom intersection a railroad conductor was shot and killed by Arcieri, a passenger who had been refused a transfer. After a dispute over fare, Arcieri slapped Sassman, who drew a revolver and fired. A small riot ensued and was quelled by police.
A Great Northern camp employment dispute sees seven Italians seeking Williams who vanished after promising jobs. They claim Williams collected $2 per applicant and $149 of supplies was ordered under his name. The man allegedly represented as agent and promised work for several men before disappearing.
A man reports being robbed after disembarking a steamer near St. on uptown waterfront. He says a stranger demanded information then drew a revolver and forced him back aboard. Two accomplices joined, took his money, and fled.
In Pedro California on December 30 a fire aboard the James Rolph threatened the Santa Barbara run. At ten knots the crew of eight battled flames in the galley and tin room after an ox in the cook’s quarters caused the blaze. The crew could not reach the hose and the fire spread.
Captain Olsen forced a hole in the galley roof and the crew handed up anything usable, then they shoved it through the opening. After a fierce struggle the fire was extinguished.
After Easter 1908 members of the Roman Catholic Church may not have marriages eloped or contracted without a duly qualified priest and two witnesses. The encyclical from Rome declares such marriages null in the eyes of the church even if civil authorities recognize them.
Criticism rises over the delay in starting work on the new armory on Western Avenue. National guard commanders say drill halls are scarce, hindering company strength. A commission is tasked with oversight as street grade issues delay site preparation.
Rev Dr R B L Whitman departs Philadelphia for Seattle after being called to lead the First Baptist Church here. He leaves amid formalities and congregation support as the new pastor takes charge.
A large sale offers mahogany bedroom suites and a wide range of davenports couches desks tables and chairs in oak and golden oak finishes. Prices span from modest to high end with numerous 6 to 8 foot tables, bookcases, settees, and chairs listed alongside mahogany top suites and office desks.
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