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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1908
Page
3
The Running Gil Madixon family hotel faced a collapse as bills remained unpaid after a manager took French leave. About 150 guests were served daily. Perry and family owe hotel and grocery debts over $100 and $75 to the hotel company, with staff unpaid.
In Covan Marine Insurance cases R Norrie and Gove sue Maritime Insurance Company and Yang Teye over the loss of the gasoline schooner Admiral wrecked off East Cape Siberia after sailing from Nome for Siberia on September 10 1906. All crew were saved and reached Nome after winter survival. Plaintiffs seek 3500 dollars in insurance.
A Galtt girl sues the Electric company for 20200 damages after a Second James street car crash October 13. She suffered a severe concussion and ongoing injuries from the crush of passengers and will be confined indefinitely. The case names parties including James St passenger exposure and the National Brotherhood of Ware Employees figure Archi, ex Kingston, now St Louis, as a defendant in a related matter.
Auburn february 10 the montana shingle company started manufacturing in its new shingle mill west of the city the plant has a daily capacity of about 100000 shingles and will employ about 30 men T B Austin of Seattle serves as company president
Fannie Ward advised giving away diamond earrings to alter luck after a troubled period. Ward filed a warrant for Lulu Chatton on larceny by ballee after Chatton borrowed the earrings November 20 and allegedly pawned them rather than returning them.
Joe Joseph an Halian waiter of 118 Ninth av south was arrested yesterday by Phillips and Adama on charges of robbing fellow workers in the flat. About $100 found in a knotted handkerchief in his room. A man matching Joseph’s description was seen leaving a room from which about $10 in small change was taken. Joseph claims he cannot explain the money’s origin.
President Roosevelt labels charges of patronage abuse fake and malicious. He cites appointments sent to the Senate and argues proximity to the 1908 contest did not influence his actions. A letter to William Dudley Foulke and Foulke’s reply accompany the statement.
Bonds covering the full $1,600,000 issue were shipped from Chicago on February 5 by the Harris Trust Savings Bank per County Auditor Agnew. Upon receipt and signing the bonds will be turned to a local bank and forwarded to the purchaser as warrants are redeemed.
The Oriental at 1413 Third Ave near Pike Ee advertises a pool hall with twenty tables, describing it as the largest pool room in the city.
Advert reads English Linen Napkins in 16x16 and 20x20 inches, extra heavy with varied patterns. Prices regular per dozen range from 1.20 to 3.75 dollars, with special today and tomorrow之 discounts on a dozen.
One candidate, C. Remeberg, filed expenses of 115.75 with the Comptroller Carroll, reflecting a strenuous Eleventh ward primary with 78.25 spent on printing and literature, 29.50 on postage, and 10 on hall rent. Wolfe, winner in the Tenth ward, reported 4.25 for printing and hall rent. Officials note filings violate the law requiring filing within ten days after the primary. many candidates plan to file on the 18th.
The lodgers record at police headquarters shows last week total sleeping accommodations applications dropped, with about 100 habitual lodgers placed at the county road camp at Youngstown. Others found work in lumber camps and ranches, reducing street unemployment and rough laborer hubs. Chief Wappenstein calls the labor situation greatly improved over the past two weeks.
United States Senate debate opens over federal appointments in Ohio. Senator Foraker challenges President Roosevelt's denial of patronage abuse and cites an Athens editor case where a post office appointment was withdrawn after a Bryson interview criticizing the shelving of Foraker.
Lima Peru February 10 The government overhauls its fleet entertainment program after a delay at Punta Arenas. Reports say the fleet was sighted off Cape Pillar and this is taken as practically assuring the fleet's safe passage through the straits.
The prosecuting attorney's office issued an Information today for the arrest of James Osterhout an employee of the Seattle Electric Company. His wife Cecelia Osterhout is in destitute circumstances. They married in St Paul on November 19 1905. Last year the husband moved to Seattle alone and provided no support for his wife or their 18 month old child still in St Paul.
Judge Griffin in the superior court signed a $25,000 judgment for Albert Reeks against the Seattle Electric Co. Reeks, a Fort Lawton car passenger, lost a leg and suffered severe injuries in a March 3 1907 collision. He originally sought $65,000, but the jury reduced it by half.
Judge George III presides by illness today as Judge R RK remains at home with a severe cold, causing no session to be held.
The firm Lewis and Wiley asked the superior court for a restraining order to halt the city council from vacating streets sought by Union Pacific. They claim damages could reach 60 000 dollars. The disputed blocks are Lane Weller King Fifthay south of Jackson to Seattle boulevard.
Mrs Sarah Jenson seeks news of her son Ronald McDonald Jenson missing for six years. He left Gourock Scotland eight years ago and joined Canadian forces at Nelson BC. He served in South Africa and returned to Nova Scotia where he was discharged in 1902. A 28 year gap in contact remains as his mother asks for information via Seattle General Delivery.
This morning the Presbyterian Ministerial Association met at First Presbyterian Church. Pastors from affiliated churches gathered at the Y M C A auditorium. Baptist ministers convened at Temple Church on Third Avenue and Cedar. Congregational ministers planned an afternoon session at Plymouth Church.
Friends of John Hilburg a Seattle laborer who was killed by falling from a Pacific avenue street car Friday night identified his remains. The body was shipped to Seattle for interment by C. C. Mellinger Company undertakers. Hilburg, 52, unmarried, had lived in Seattle for some time.
A few hours before his birthday closing, Billy Sutherland was honored by friends with a silver loving cup. The Scandinavian American Bank then bought Sutherland’s lease to enlarge its quarters.
The body of Mrs. C H Jefferson, a wandering dance hall piano player, was recovered from the bay at Juneau Alaska. Police indicate she likely fell from the wharf while intoxicated. Her husband works as a saloon porter in the town.
Ernest Harris formerly a railroad conductor and mail carrier in Alaska was arrested Saturday night on charges of passing forged checks to Seattle merchants. He claimed the arrest would kill his wife, married three months. Checks from December 10 and subsequent frauds at hubs including Globe hotel Hub Clothing Co and California Fruit Co totaled large sums. Harris used aliases C M Sheafe and J Hawley, with a Sheafe letter from a mining man. Colonel Sheafe knew him in Alaska and believed him honest. Wife was reported at Yakima then Vancouver.
The new winter target has been established at Fort Lawton and the first regular winter target practice for the regulars will be inaugurated. The plan aims to acclimate the men to firing in all kinds of weather and seasons adopted by the government.
A party of 42 capitalists led by President A. J. Earling of the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul railroad completed a screening visit to the Queen Charlotte Islands. They plan a $400,000 saw mill by the Moresby Island Lumber Co to be built on Cumshaw inlet, signaling major development.
W. H. Murphy and family of 4728 Fifth an. northeast lost their home when a kitchen stove fire ignited the house while they attended church. The blaze destroyed the building and contents with an estimated loss of 1200 dollars, partly insured.
The funeral for Tomateeta Humes, age 4 percent, the daughter of L. Humes, is set for 10 a.m. tomorrow at Bonney-Watson parlors. The child died in Alaska and her body was shipped to Seattle. Mr. Humes will return to Alaska on the same boat.
Herman Heinsius, arrested in Chicago on a charge of repeating his alleged fraudulent game here, that of swindling wine merchants on bogus sales of liquors, has jumped a heavy ball bond and escaped. Police here reported he disappeared after the alleged fraud and had been arrested in Chicago a month earlier for a similar scheme. Authorities seek extradition.
Miss Louise FE Francis, business manager for Riddell, spoke to a full Tabernacle audience with Roberta Roberts and singing missionaries. She urged forgiveness after reconciliation and contrasted Roberts preaching with non scare tactics as Riddell addressed a crowded First Presbyterian church, with many left standing.
Palo Alto Cal Feb 10 Frank Adams of Portland Ore a special student in the law department has been elected editor of The Quad the Stanford annual published by the junior class.
George Morse a seven year old newsboy is missing. He has lived near printing offices and in alleys and areaways. Humane Officer Vaupel led a two day search after he disappeared on Saturday. He claimed a Broadway home but no such family appears in directories. He says his father neglects him and he goes hungry. If found he will be taken in by the Humane society for care and education.
Horace G. Dunbar formerly of Seattle and Miss Matilda Pfeiffer of Cincinnati privately married in Louisville Kentucky on February 4. Dunbar was Rainier Grand manager for five years and met his bride while managing the Gibson House in Cincinnati. Pfeiffer trained at the Cincinnati Training School for Nurses and later graduated.
Peder P Juul sues Kitsap County Transportation Company for 16000 dollars in damages after an accident at Lisabeula on July 28 1907. He claims as a passenger on the Reliance the crew jerked the gangway causing him to fall injuring his nose and right ankle and suffering severe injuries.
Washington Feb 10. If Merchants National Bank of Portland which closed in November does not reopen in a sound condition by Feb 15 it will be placed in the hands of a receiver Comptroller Ridgely announced today.
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