31 Dec 1907
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1907
Page
1
Builders in Seattle adopt an open shop plan affecting carpenters plumbers electricians and allied trades. The declaration asserts employer right to hire dispense with unions and set terms, while condemning strikes and endorsing nonunion labor. Three violent deaths occur on New Year's Eve amid turmoil.
A buried dynamite bomb exploded at the Rome Stock Exchange, killing and wounding many. Fourteen corpses were recovered as officials feared more deaths. The blast aimed to halt further market liquidation amid a month of sinking Italian securities, while police offered no arrests yet.
A national and district United Mine Workers leaders order a January 1 strike across mines in Hopkins Union Christian and Webster counties Madisonvha Ky. Money has been sent to support the strikers while companies guard the mines amid indications of possible operation by nonunion workers.
A historical notice reports Mrs Madge Henderson murdered in a case labeled insane rage involving Steve Phillips and an unnamed assailant. It also lists an unknown man’s death by his own action and John Nederpin asphyxiated in what appears to be accidental circumstances.
Mayor Moore received a 100 contribution from the Oregon and Washington Railway Co toward Police and Fire Department Relief funds. Last year holiday gifts to these funds totaled over 1000, with merchants giving 100 to 250 as thanks for department services. Funds support sick, unfortunate or disabled department members.
Notices announce a single delivery of mail tomorrow by the local carrier force. All delivery windows open in the forenoon until 10 a.m. and no additional deliveries are planned.
A fragmented OCR snippet shows financial figures and references to a Seattle entry. The readable parts include numbers such as 717.08 and 25,545.00, with no clear event or names to anchor a broader news item.
In New Haven Conn on December 31 Prof Thos Seymour L L D noted authority on Greek language and literature was burglarized at his posting in Soro Woolley. Police report no further details available.
The board orders C. J. Erickson to resume operations on Fourth Avenue within five days or the plant and equipment will be placed under board control to complete the work. Notice will be served accordingly.
Judges note defense rests amid confusion as Jerry Pettibone faces trial over alleged ties to Frank Steenenberg. Prosecution signals use of jury instructions to connect defendant to the crimes charged while awaiting court ruling. Adjournment ordered pending instruction clarity.
The Morning Times faces suspension fallout as the city printing contract shifts to the Times and PostIntelligencer, raising monthly rates from 50 to 65 cents. Col Blethen aims to extract 76000 from Seattle residents within a year, while The Star maintains 25 cent monthly rates and pledges ongoing corruption exposure.
Reports say Harry Maclean, held by bandit Raisall since July 3, is to be released at any time. Britain capitulated to ransom terms of 8100 and protection for the bandit and his followers in exchange for Maclean and imprisoned tribesmen.
A United Press cablegram reports the torpedo flotilla has safely arrived at Para Brazil. The message confirms arrival details for the U S Navy unit.
Washington officials announced plans to carry cases against 19 wealthy citizens of Missouri Wisconsin and other states to the Supreme Court after federal court at Denver threw out the indictments yesterday. The men were charged with timber frauds.
Fire in Albuquerque causes heavy losses with thousands of dollars in value ruined. No injuries reported as investigators assess extent of damage and origin of blaze.
Steve Phillips was arrested at lower Firetav by Officer Mort and jailed on charges of killing Madge Henderson and seriously wounding Willis McClinton at the Jackson lodging house. Phillips admitted identity but denied guilt. McClinton identified him as the shooter. Henderson, 1213 Washington, was shot through the heart and died. McClinton was wounded twice in the shoulder and survived after hospital treatment.
Mildred Lavigne 11 years old from Blaine attempted suicide by ingesting corrosive sublimate in her Woodland Lodging room. She was rushed to Pacific hospital by friends and is expected to recover.
Laborer John Nederpin, 44, died from asphyxiation after turning on a gas stove in his room at 1817 Ninth Ave. He was found near the door still breathing but died before aid arrived. Landlady Mrs. Hannah Larson indicated Nederpin may have been intoxicated, with scant clothing laid aside and the door left unlocked. A pocket memorandum book found on Nederpin held receipts to Eliott Kelley and Fred Kelley, plus a horoscope card and printed matter. body removed to Bonney-Watson's.
A unidentified Finn man, about 38, was found head injuries and a .38 revolver in hand in a Chinese cookhouse box on the Alnaworth and Dunn dock at Broad Street. Police investigate. coroner to identify missing man with no possessions or money. Two local men found the scene at 8 20 this morning and alerted officers.
New York stocks opened irregular on December 31 and rose briefly before trading grew dull. Activity mostly on the floor faded, with a gradual two point decline in select issues as traders stayed away from initiative. Reports said U S Steel withdrew a 10 percent wage reduction notice, possibly due to political considerations. The day ended with a weak close.
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