06 Feb 1907
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1907
Page
1
Crowds filled the courtroom as Thaw objects to test witnesses and the judge locks the doors. Attorneys clash over expert versus lay testimony on sanity while Martin Green testifies amid a tense, chaotic proceeding.
The Willamette River continues to rise in Portland causing waterfront businesses to evacuate. Merchants and warehousemen retreat several blocks from the river as officials fear further damage is limited, with the worst believed past for this basin area.
The Salana schooner went ashore on North Beach Tuesday near Astoria Oregon and remains high and dry. It cannot be refloated but all crew members are saved.
Broadway Automobile’s Cadillac ends a 1000 mile nonstop trial just before noon finishing at 12:01, with engines never stopping since start at 11:59:20 a.m. Sunday. Best time recorded for the 50 mile leg. engines stronger at finish than start.
A Seattle Star reader letter cites accusations against Port of Seattle officials and ship operators over wartime duties and missed distress signals. The piece references Captains Moe and Hostmark, a Monticello vessel, and Port Madison dock concerns, dated February 5, 1997.
The Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce informs the president that citizens uphold treaty rights of the Japanese but oppose sending adult Japanese to schools with white children.
KL Gray says steamship firms will take the fight to superior court to block a bill restricting navigation of Puget Sound. He notes it would affect foreign charters and coastwise boats, harming shipping and requiring licensed sound pilots. He urges organized opposition at Olympia to protect the sound’s safety record.
The information received by the Merchants' Exchange from Lighthouse Keeper Patterson at Cape Keale reports thick weather hindering signal visibility. The bark is possibly wrecked while the whaler Orien lies anchored nearby.
Premier Meiride of Vancouver, BC, is home ill with grippe after a strenuous political campaign and cannot leave the house for several days. Local officials say the condition is keeping him from public appearances but no official resignation is involved.
The funeral for Mrs. E N Talmadge mother of G F Talmadge of the Northwestern Steamship Co and J L Talmadge Northern Pacific agent at Fen Quad will be held tomorrow afternoon at 3 30 from Bonney Watsons chapel.
Washington February 6. Speaker Cannon presides as the committee of the whole debates the rivers and harbors appropriation measure. The measure outlines funding for port works and navigation improvements under the government program.
Guthrie Oklahoma February reports the constitutional convention approved the morning agenda and adopted a clause granting voting rights to males only, excluding women from suffrage.
A beam from Beattie Lumber Company mill fractured the treaty near Byers landing and Sixth Avenue, smashing piles and crippling streetcar service between Ballard and Beattie. Passengers walked blocks to make connections while repairs were underway.
A police dispute erupts at the Whatcom County land office as about 27 men wait overnight to file land applications. Officer Prothero is accused of using his star to gain a front position, while his defenders cite witnesses and records supporting his conduct.
Judge Fra ter annuls the union of Solomon Brembaugh and Ine B Miller sealing the first such ruling since he became King County judge. Miller had divorced Stanley Miller in Oregon in 1906 and soon after wed Brembaugh in Seattle. Washington law barred remarriage before six months, so the decree nullifies their marriage and ends the attempt to marry.
Ballinger resigns from the Seattle chamber to accept the post of United States federal land office commissioner. Washington D. C. and Powers, president of the International Contract Company, elected as the new chair. Resolutions express deep regret and note the chamber members’ pride in one of their number attaining national prominence.
In Olympia on February 6 Senator Rath’s measure to grant titles to oyster land occupants for 16 per tract dominated the session. Supporters claim justice for squatters, while opponents label the bill a gift to the privileged and criticize its fairness. Debate paused around 2:30 p.m.
A Washington dispatch reports the War Department will increase the force at the barracks by 5000 men. In Vancouver the news was cheered as the move was announced. Trinity will install chimes in its tower, per a local statement.
By Reverend Herbert Gowen the rector Mr and Mrs Claude Ramsey will attend the church service with a set of 4% certificates and a memorial to the late A Anderson, one of the church founders.
Charlee O Johnson aged 41 died at his residence 215 Columbia Street last night. Marry and Gideon aged 43 died at Georgetown yesterday and their bodies were brought to Beattie today. Bonney Watson oversaw funeral arrangements.
James McCullough a 68 year old former Virginia hardware merchant living in Seattle for 17 years is found dead in a Beattie shack. Police and coroner report death possibly from exposure and hunger amid claimed inheritance from relatives in Ireland. He was last seen at John Decker's grocery store and left without food or coal. Detective Philips and Deputy Coroner Arnold investigated. body moved to Bonney-Watson parlors.
Detectives Barbee and Brown arrest W. H. B. Wright as he steps from the steamship Watson on arrival, believed linked to the murder of his partner Jaude Young. San Francisco authorities seek Wright for the Friday night killing. Wright denies involvement. Young, brother of a British naval commander, was killed by a heavy object near the Perry house in San Francisco.
Mrs. Bueler fell from a streetcar near 166 North Way while alighting at 1 o'clock and suffered multiple bruises. She believed a small black sack containing about $100 in paper money was lost. Officer Corning investigated, finding no one assisted her besides her husband and Officer Mansell. the High Behoo! pharmacy at 1600 B Way had no staff on scene.
Rev W H W Rees departed for Tacoma this afternoon to deliver a feature at the Methodist college. He will address theological students on Personality in the Ministry.
City officials discuss plans for Ballard annexation with reports on health, treasury, and public works. Acting Health Officer Buckley notes potential for an assistant health officer and inspectors in Ballard. Treasurer Russell cites uncertain policy on branch offices and ballard rental savings. Comptroller Carroll foresees increased workload and possible need for more staff. Street officials await further study. mayoral staff expect changes after annexation.
In Olympia on February 6 a senate committee introduced a constitutional amendment from the Minnesota model. The proposal seeks to prevent tax dodging by taxing corporations on gross earnings rather than property value, while maintaining uniform taxation on the same class of subjects.
W. P. Bly of Kelso Washington owner of the Weekly Kelconian buys two new printing presses to handle rising circulation in his city newspaper.
In Tacoma the judge pleads for permission to send his son Chester to an asylum after a complaint charges him with insanity and danger. Analysts delay on a knife fragment and stomach contents while prosecutors seek commitment to a state hospital.
Beginning next Sunday Rev. W L W Rees, pastor of the First Methodist church, will hold Sunday morning services at the Grand Opera House until the new church at Fifth Ave and Marion is ready. He has used the Coliseum this year but relies on a warmer, comfortable venue.
Troops of the sultan attacked an unruly native tribe near Rikear. All members of the tribe were killed, including men women and children. Their huts were burned and cattle and property were destroyed by the soldiers.
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