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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1907
Page
1
The judge's court heard dramatic testimony as Wil H Thompson rebuked the jury and reflected on his son Chester's actions. Emotions rise over Charlotte Whittlesey and the tragedy, with Thompson defending his family's honor and lamenting the boy's passion and choices.
Moore accuses Barber Asphalt of blocking $10 000 warrants and delaying Third Street improvements in Madison. City says bonds cover winter work and aims to open the avenue by April after earlier delays, while Mayor targets all involved for stalled changes.
Bank clearings report shows totals of 91,211,232.08 and 1,201,801.76 for the period, with an overall increase of 9,420.82 compared to the previous year on the same four dates. The figures indicate a stronger circulation and higher activity levels across the banking system during the period.
Two Northern Pacific engines plunged over a steep embankment two miles west of De Borgia while returning from breaking a snow blockade near Saltese. Conductors D. R. Macdonald and fireman Levi Burris, both of Missoula, died. Several others were injured.
Londons dispatch reports Sir Alfred Jones and his party arriving from Kingston. He claims he was forced to land some passengers at Port Kingston due to crowding on the steamer and says most ashore were passengers from a German line. He denies the line’s blame and defends the deputy governor Swettenham.
Murry of Boston describes being in the Kings ro Me hotel during the shocks. He recalls the wall caving in and the building collapsing as the catastrophe unfolded. He fled on a steamer the next day to escape the danger and crowds.
Dr Henry, who has worked in temperance efforts in Great Britain for five years, plans to return to the United States to pursue evangelistic work. He will arrive around April 1 and likely begin meetings in Beattie.
In Olympia the House appropriations committee delays passage of Piper A and related bills. The measure would allow appraisals for shore lands in Seattle and set up a board of land officials and tax officers to oversee the process, amid concerns about Land Ress’s conduct.
Julius Scharfenberg, a Northern Pacific locomotive engineer, was killed when a freight train backed into his switch engine at the yards. The cab was crushed, and the engineer died at the scene.
Nathion Robert Humes aged 18 son of ex Mayor T J Humes died at his residence after three weeks illness from pneumonia. He worked for Seattle Electric Co and had a prior quinty illness. Body at Bonney-Watson parlors to be buried in Lakeview cemetery with arrangements pending.
Henry Clayton was arrested on perjury charges in the Clifford doodle case. Peters and Alderman John J. Cronin were also arrested. Peters posted 2500 bail while Cronin was released for age and health. Clifford remains held on 16000 bail, with rumors he may testify against Peters and Cronin.
The Economic Transportation company filed articles of incorporation at Olympia with N R Smith as president F B Chandler as secretary L A Benham as treasurer and Frank B Lacier as general manager The firm based at Ballard seeks a Tacoma shop and shipyards site It will build vessels for local and coastal use The steamer Seattle Spirit built at Ballard yards is nearing its trial trip
The board of examiners conducted a civil service engineering examination today with 26 in attendance. Members W. J. Gaintmeier F. W. Hibbs and K. L. McAlister led the session as applicants await the next class in four weeks.
The article laments railroad greed and disasters, noting that vast numbers of passengers died or were injured. It argues rail companies rushed trains and ignored safety to boost profits, citing repeated wrecks and high casualties across years.
A list of train collisions and accidents across multiple states with dates and involved railways. Notable entries include deaths and injuries on routes such as B and O, Rock Island, Southern Ry, Rutland Ry, and Big Four, among others, with locations from Indiana to Vermont and beyond.
Washington February 1 drainage district bills prepared by district residents were introduced in both houses. Senate measures by Knickerbocker and Stiehelena address White and Stuck rivers flood districts. Today both chambers canceled the Saturday holiday and planned full sessions tomorrow. House bill 122 appropriates 6000 for printing. senate bills 63 4 74 34 cover jail ward education code highway levy and court session timing.
Annie Walker a 19 year old woman who tried to kill her sweetheart William Shuman at the Butler hotel Monby fired five shots two hitting him but causing no serious injury. She remains jailed in the county jail ward awaiting bail. Shuman heads to Tacoma later today as he recovers.
Arrangements for the pure food exposition in Egan's hall are complete and to begin next Monday for two weeks. Manager Garrett W. O'Neil says all space is filled, with about 250 local dealers from the Seattle Retail Grocers' association participating.
John Jackson a Nichola Henry company employee was found dead in his bed at 1600 First Ave Nicolas apartment. Coroner Carroll and police investigate possible murder as Mrs Jackson alias Ruth Granville is in custody after a tumultuous night and quarrels with the alleged wife. Detectives report alcohol may have caused death but foul play remains suspected.
A California delegation member reports the White House views the Japan situation as serious and potentially warlike with Japan. He notes Japan would strike quickly and warns against prolonged diplomatic preambles. Secretary Root says Japan values national pride and demands equal treatment.
In New York on February 1, Bernard Gerstman 35 year old married man was chosen as the last juror for the Thaw case at 4 37 this afternoon marking the completion of the jury.
The New York court reports the dismissal of two jurors and the retirement of Henry Kleinberger with illness. A clerk Joseph Bolton is chosen to replace him while the jury remains one short. Evelyn Thaw and Miss McKenzie attend court as Delmas says the state will open Monday. The defense has used most challenges and ten more are granted. Jerome aids the state in selecting an impartial panel amid a tedious hunt for the twelfth juror with detectives watching potential talesmen.
The sixmasted barkentine Everett G. Griggs, on overdue list, arrived at Port Townsend after a Honolulu to 80 miles off Flattery run in 12 days with 40 days delay due to adverse winds. On January 7 Captain Delano fell through the hatch, injuring his spine and remains bedbound. Medical attendance provided on arrival.
Gen G W Tibbetts of King County, a member of the governor’s Dix disaster committee, introduced a bill in Olympia to enforce the dead letter pilot law for Puget Sound. The measure would create a three member commission, appointed by the governor, to supervise navigation and halt uncertified pilots from operating on the sound.
A large rubbish fire last night near the ruins of the old Washington hotel required several hours of hard work by Engine Company No. 2 firefighters to stop the flames from reaching the building. No injuries are reported.
A large fire lit the night sky and was seen for miles after flames swept a local area. Officials believe the blaze started by boys playing in the neighborhood.
Northern Pacific Railway challenges city assessments for taxes on its right-of-way used for street improvements. Tax agent Jay Sedgwick filed the protest with the city clerk, arguing the method of assessing land in South Seattle Moss and Ladd additions is irregular and invalid for the railroad’s property.
At a regular commissioners meeting the board discussed salary raises for county department employees. Several positions were reviewed with an average proposed increase near ten percent.
A morning meeting in the Chamber of Commerce rooms admitted twenty six associate members at twenty six dollars each. The society now lists forty active members.
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