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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1907
Page
7
Reports say Gertie Hammer appears missing since Tuesday night with no trace found. Police checked a possible sighting near a wharf before the weekend, but no clue emerged. Mountaind conditions and thawed terrain slowed rescue efforts as rail lines and communications remained disrupted.
A strange event on Lake Atlin near Alas Ka involves a steamer Ramona and a man named Gordon Diron who described a loud booming crack as ice split and waves widened a water lane. Ice slabs rose five feet high, a pungent odor lingered, and the lake remains impassable.
A man identified as living at 196 Eastlake Avenue was found dead yesterday afternoon near a river scene. Police were on site and investigating the circumstances surrounding the death, with initial attention on a comparison to another Horton case.
Willis bids to purchase tideland lot at 472 Cotman Building. transaction details await municipal approval and official filing.
A fragment notes Mr. Robert Whe fell ill near Tid Dearborn and entered a house to obtain a team. He had been with his daughter at the address, his wife died a year ago. Funeral arrangements are not yet complete. The body is at Bonney Watsons.
City health officer Dr Grant Calhoun has returned from southern California after several weeks away to recover from a illness. He reports he has improved but will not be on duty until Monday.
Amelia Learman wife of Charles F Learman of Fifth Avenue and Marten Street died. Interment at Calvary Cemetery with Collins Bros directing. Kerr G Demode eight? twelve? son of Oliver Demode died at 1208 Alphast last evening. Body at Butterworth 42 Bona.
The city charges against W J King proprietor of the Hotel Bater accuse him of operating the establishment without proper authorization. The case outlines alleged violations tied to the hotel’s management and regulatory compliance.
A single legal case was heard in Judge Gordon's court and the matter was placed under adjudgment. The proceedings proceeded with formalities typical of a court session and await further action.
Marriage licenses issued today include Duncan Gorgenson Bird and Martha J. Gorgenson in Seattle as well as Roche Miller and Nelile Roche in Spokane. Additional registrations list Holden at Vashon Wash J 28 to Gudmien Holden and Dando to a wife, with multiple births noted at various addresses and hospitals.
Deaths registered: Fleming-James Fleming 62 Feb 1 Ketchikan Alaska. Wetse-Louise Weiss 48 Feb 6 Columbia Washington. Wierman-Ira H Wierman 20 Feb 4 Harrison. Karabatich-Pater Karabatich 23 Feb 5 2003 Western Ave. Williams-Cliffe Williams 18 Jan 28 Lawanda California. Rhodes-Myrtie M Rhodes 22 Feb 3 North Yakima. Derr-Ralph Derr 73 Feb 71 Seattle General. Landgren-Conrad Lundgren 19 Feb 3 Providence Hospital.
A lively Pure Food exposition at Egan's hall features the Pure Food display booths with toasted corn flakes beverages and a luncheon for ladies. Meter's orchestra provides music as guests sample coffee with cream and sugar while a crowd and press note daily updates on the two week event.
In Toledo Ohio a Syrian couple, Emily Laba Maddad and George Haddad, reconcile after a troubled marriage. Haddad faces perjury charges over Emily's age claimed as 18 when she was 16. Alimony suit proceeds as the couple eye trial and possible grand jury action.
The new W. H. Gross dock on Vashon Island will open February 14 to replace the dock destroyed in January. Hida announced the replacement and noted the dock’s readiness for use.
Evelyn Nesbit testifies about her alleged encounters with Stanford White and Harry Thaw, detailing meetings in New York studios, a park ride, and a decisive attack. She describes early life, letters, marriage proposal dynamics, and Thaw's intense conduct as the trial covers the White murder case.
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