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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1907
Page
3
The Star reports on widespread mining scams where promoters used fake treasury stocks to siphon funds from thousands, leaving victims with losses while some legitimate companies suffer collateral damage. Legislators plan drastic rules to curb these practices and restore investor confidence.
Stern Mutual Insurance Company announces relocation to a newly equipped building at Seconday and Columbia Street near the Lumber Exchange, signaling ongoing progress and higher fees due to expanding services in the Pacific Northwest.
David M. Pence, a well known police department member patrolling a beat on secondary streets, received a letter that tangled postal mistakes. A former Philippine police, he had traveled widely including Singapore, India. A friend in Singapore wrote to him from Panama near Seattle, and the letter reached New York on February 8, then went straight to Pence. Seniors Party to Girls follows with the high school seniors hosting the Valentine event for the girls in the assembly hall.
A turkey dinner event at Hotel Stevens Cafe runs Sunday from 12 to 8 pm. The notice mentions a dine-in meal option with a lunch and dinner window.
McIntyre and Heath star in Kian and Erlanger's The Ham Tree at the Grand tomorrow night through Thursday with a matinee Wednesday. The three-act sketch promises fun and laughter. supporting company noted as strong with a lively chorus. The week also features The Fast Mail at Seattle theater and Nettie the Newagirl, plus High School Minstrels and Uncle Tom's Cabin later in the week.
The Inter-State Live Stock Insurance Co advertises a rate of seven percent for Gentile and suburban towns with fire disease and accident coverage. It claims to be the only Washington company offering payment within 60 days from loss date and provides a P41 building contact and an Indianapolis phone number.
Berlin Feb 16 Ex Chancellor von Hue outlines post election policy saying a shift to aggression is unlikely. He notes estimates for submission next week remain similar and that the emperor seeks peace. The voters face the choice to retain or abandon German Southwest Africa, which he says is not aggressive imperial policy.
Assistant Postmaster Colbett has received no reply from Washington regarding private firm aid. Thousands of sacks exist in basements, with overtime and dispatch efforts continuing. Chamber of Commerce seeks congressional action to waive red tape and allow private clerks, amid 16 000 undelivered sacks on hand.
Marry Putney, charged with attempting to rob A. I. Herren at 612 Highland Dr, took back his confession after securing counsel. Judge Morrie set bail at 1000 dollars as Putney recovers from hand wounds and his parents travel from St Paul to contest the case.
City school directors last night approved pay increases for teachers and principals totaling 20 percent since January. New pay scales set minimums from 60 to 89 dollars monthly for grammar school classes, 75 dollars for high school teachers, with further steps to higher tops. principals and heads receive higher monthly rates based on duties and room counts.
Officer W. M. Zimmerman of the Seattle police force was suddenly stricken with appendicitis and taken to Beattie General hospital. Dr C. Sharples performed an operation and this morning a fair chance of recovery was reported.
The Welsh community gathers Saturday March 2 for St David's Day events in Christiansen's hall under the Cambrian Society of Washington. Activities include afternoon and evening sessions with Thomas D. Richards of the Boyage Opera company and Mine Enid Morgan of Chicago. A prize recitation contest for high school and university students and a prize for "A Student's First Letter to His or Her Parents" will be awarded. Compositions must be submitted to Rev Owen Jones at 996 East Lakeview by February 20.
A song recital is scheduled for Wednesday evening February 27 by Nina Martin Hatcher at the First Unitarian church corner Boylston and EB Olive. Assisted by Nicholas Oeconomacos clarinet Erwin Castel cello and Howard C Gratton piano.
Tuesday evening February 19 the Jewelry Workers local 21 will hold an open meeting and amoker at the Labor Temple. The invitation is extended to all in the business and others will address the gathering. A benefit ball is planned for Monday night at the Labor Temple to support the Tacoma unions defense fund. The upper floor will be used for entertainment for dancers and non dancers.
John Hayward a teamster on telephone construction near Kent was badly injured when a runaway wagon crowded the horses and tipped, throwing him beneath the horses for about five minutes. He was severely crushed and cut but physicians say he will recover. $165 Merkel $75 at Spinning's.
Harry Smith, bartender at 404 Fifth Ave S for J. J. Ferguson, faced Sergeant Bannick after the saloon stayed open past 2:55 a.m. He was booked for violating the saloon closing law and released on $100 bond.
A report that Place had tendered his resignation was denied. He said he informed Thomson that he expected to quit once a new private position was ready, though it is not yet ready. Place will receive $250 a month.
John Davies, longtime resident of O'Brien, was run down and killed by a Northern Pacific passenger train around 11 this forenoon near the city depot. The body was moved to the undertaking parlors in O'Brien, awaiting instructions. Davies leaves a wife and family. Deputy Coroner Wiltsie headed to O'Brien at 2 30 to hold an inquest.
A suspected robbery led to the arrest of Edith Madison G T Aulagrath and railroad worker Richard Curran. The trio appeared after visiting the Palace Hotel on First Ave. The women claimed a loss of 30 dollars was reported by Mrs Madison.
Game Warden Reifta opposes a proposed law shifting game warden appointments from county boards to the governor. The county currently earns about $8,000 yearly from hunting licenses, which under the amendment would go to the state.
The Building Trades assembly at the Labor Temple meeting last night unanimously endorsed a new building ordinance. It would require healthier sanitarian standards and fireproof features beyond those in the present law.
The funeral for Mrs Elizabeth Rebecca Combs who died at the Minor hospital Thursday will be held at Butterworth's on Sunday at 2 pm. She was the mother of George KE Combe, manager of the Northwest Trust & Safe Deposit company rental and insurance departments and treasurer of the International C B committee.
An insane man in The Hague fired five times at Minister of Justice Van Raalte lighting none of his shots. He was arrested after the attack in the February incident reported by the Scrippe Telegraph Service.
In superior court this morning Mabel M. Ray, a former guest, sues Hotel Stander claiming a suitcase containing 72 jewelry items and wearing copper valued at 320 dollars was kept by proprietor L. B. Wiener. Ray had moved six trunks to the hotel last November and later hired an expressman to haul them away. Wiener says the property was never delivered to the hotel.
Building Inspector Place threatens arrest of Foster and Kieiver workers for a large electric sign at the southeast corner of Yesterday Way and Second Avenue. The 14 by 66 foot billboard was erected after permit denial, height exceeding the ten foot rule, with motion to seek a warrant Monday if removed or reviewed by the board of public works.
Iowa will assist N. E. Kendall speaker of the Iowa house in urging the general assembly to fund a creditable Iowa exhibit at the A P E. Kendall writes C. L. Miller of the Seattle Iowa Society that the state’s finances are sound and a modest appropriation will not embarrass Iowa.
Robert Merchant, president of the National Brokerage company, charged with misrepresenting the firm’s financial condition, appeared before Judge Morris and was arraigned. He was placed on $3,000 bond with trial date set for March 21.
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