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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1907
Page
3
A coal train derailment and collision occurred near Renton on the Northern Pacific line, injuring several crew members including Read, Morishiga, and Heaton. Railroad workers from Balard, Tacoma, and Seattle areas sustained various injuries from fractures, cuts, and bruises.
In Renton authorities say the C P B line caused the wreck by failing to stop within 200 feet of the crossing while carrying 80 cars of coal bound for Seattle. The Northern Pacific passenger train, seven minutes late, stopped normally but could not see the C P B train due to obstructing buildings. The collision happened just as the passenger train began crossing.
Today marks the start of Lent with special services in Catholic and Episcopal churches. The observance continues through Ash Wednesday and the entire forty day season.
In Olympia on Feb 18 the Washington Senate unanimously adopted the Graves pure food bill defining adulterated drugs and requiring weight disclosures on packages with penalties from 250 to 600 dollars. The body also acted on corporate property sales and local option measures amid factional voting and a four hour caucus forming a new deal with twenty five senators voting in unison.
Washington February talks on the immigration bill produced a plan to admit only Japanese with proper passports and deny those lacking documents. The agreement also includes a provision excluding Japanese from American possessions, with the president and Secretary Root meeting privately with California delegates.
Marriage licenses issued for 21 couples and individuals with Seattle Green Lake and nearby areas listed, including Neylon-Brown Walter J. Neylon to Mary Brown and Tenny-Quinlan Michael Tenny to Anna M. Quinlan among others. Deaths registered: Oviltt, Hubbard, Miess, Turner, with dates Feb 7 to Feb 12 and locations Burlington W ash Georgetown W as h.
Francia Wilson visited Butterworth and Sons seeking to confirm if a found body is Charles Wilson. The body’s state hinders determination, though arm length teeth condition age and build resemble the late Charlies. The man was believed to have drowned on December 4, 1905.
Police investigate a month of petty theft at the high school. Detectives Corbett and Ketchum pursue youthful suspects, with several offenders identified and possible arrests looming. Stolen goods include coats money purses books and transit tickets.
A large crowd visiting the Chinese district during celebrations led to thefts by souvenir hunters. Numerous individuals are alleged to have taken items from stalls, homes, and rooming houses as part of the New Year observance, with authorities investigating the incidents.
Officers report state final certificates of title on government lands will be withheld until a personal government examination. A woman and child wandered near the Grant bridge, found by Officer Brooks and taken to the police, the woman named Mushell. A. D. Colebourn was filed as street superintendent with oath and bond. The fire and water committee will discuss Pine and Third avenue engine house report. Yesler regrade district property owners plan a 5 PM meeting to review the regrade and affected properties. The Chamber of Commerce adopted the chief’s report in the afternoon.
A state legislative committee discusses a privately built toll bridge to ease Wenatchee valley shipping from the Columbia River. Nicholas Jerolaman, 74, dies at his Vashon Island ranch. funeral planned by McKinney Circle No. 11. King County Republican Club set to meet Feb 16 at 3 PM to report on conditions and elect officers.
Jamon A. Wood city editor of the Times leaves next month to represent Beattice and the Alaska Yukon-Pacific exposition at the Jamestown exposition. Wood is named special commissioner. The exposition runs April 26 to November.
Last night the Dreamland rink hosted the second skating race. Hoag secured the lead early and held it amid steady pressure from Holt. Hoag opened with over half a lap advantage, then lost it but still finished strong, with Harrison remaining in the mix.
The night saw all racers complete one lap above the previous record. Judges Mesars D McKinley J Cunningham Langley and Kane oversaw the event. Racers each logged 10 miles and 6 laps except Copeland who recorded 10 miles and 2 laps.
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