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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1907
Page
7
In Valley California 1600 miners idle as wine district remains closed. Strikers gather in the streets disputing managers aims and wage demands. They fear a broader strike though they seek higher wages and an eight hour day. federation rules hinder an agreement.
In Everett Washington January, work will resume on three Monte Cristo mines in February after a period of idleness. Seventy five men are in camp and this will rise to about three hundred, the largest workforce since boom days. The rebuilt concentrator will be operated and handle around six hundred tons of ore.
In a criminal court in Walla Walla Edward Kelley an 18 morphine addict pleaded guilty to theft of furs and gloves. Judge Morris had earlier given a three year suspended sentence and Kelley promised to reform while Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Vanderveer pressed for leniency. Simon represented the defendant questioning the sentence.
The Postal announces a new office at 120 Pike Street to serve the northern section of the city. J A Forehand reports the expansion is driven by growing mail business and Clifford B D Clarke will manage the office with first assistants.
The Pacific Lumber Wholesalers' Club of Seattle does not exist and will not organize as a formal body. Local members report the decision was made to avoid antitrust trouble, with future meetings planned as social gatherings.
Mrs Gorman daughter of Gov was shot at by demented man Coe as she and her husband were driving to the station. Coe fired multiple shots, hitting the cloak but not injuring her. They continued to Indianapolis and Coe was arrested.
Guthrie Oklahoma January 2 a West bound Rock Island passenger train struck an open switch causing the engineer to be killed and injuring several passengers a Telegraph Service report states the crash occurred near the town yesterday with investigators examining the site and securing details.
W H Moore appeared at the police station causing amusement as officers claimed the mayor was in custody on a criminal charge. Reporters traced the case to Sergeant Mac 14 who arrested a steamboat man named Moore on alleged supervisory misconduct and possession of tools from Ballard.
Washington dispatch reports Governor Magoon will remain in Cuba indefinitely as announced by Secretary Taft. A Seattle chamber event later featured a confrontation over a proposed ordinance, while a coroner opened an inquiry into the Torre Cotta wreck disaster.
Lord Rothschild in London today dismissed pessimistic views on America's prosperity. He said it would be improper to predict a downturn, but suggested that certain matters do not indicate imminent hard times for the United States.
Fire Chief Mringhurst observed a gasoline stove explosion at the Hureide store 520 Third Av as firefighters tackled the blaze. Water and gasoline sprayed across glass counters while minor damage occurred to nearby grass and counters. Firemen say a draft could have worsened the fire and endangered the new Coliseum to the rear.
A. B. Smith, formerly assistant general passenger agent of the Northern Pacific with headquarters in St. Paul, has resigned. He is named traffic man of the Consolidated railways, controlled by New York New Haven Hartford system president Mellen.
The board of public works awarded 8 Normile & Co. the contract for grading curb ing sewers water mains and concrete walks on Wellington av and adjoining streets. The bid was 33522.96. Other bids for Eastlake av between Almy st and Twelfth av were tabled.
Chief of Police Wappenstein awaits council action to empower him to appoint three more sergeants to command thirty new officers. The plan calls for twenty new men to be added now and the remaining twenty to join in April 1907. Present acting sergeants Brant King and Hayden will be made active sergeants once the ordinance passes.
Mrs Mary M Dlack of Ravenna Park died at home of old age leaving husband J N Black and two sons J J Black and FP A Black. Funeral services will be held January 4 from the home with interment at Lakeview.
Alexander Giel aged 40 and Camilla Mayer aged 31 of Seattle were married by Justice of the Peace Davia this morning. The contracting parties were Russians and the ceremony followed the Russian custom with both presenting the other a plain gold band.
John H. Sargent, immigration inspector for the Puget Sound district at Port Townsend, says he knows of no truth to rumors he will fill the vacancy left by the death of W. B. Katelle. He remains in charge of the local immigration district.
John P. Toeeman is charged with perjury during a cross examination in the special administrator matter of Roseman & Johnson. He must answer the charge in Judge Morris's criminal court next Monday.
Twenty police officers attend the afternoon trial of the city of Seattle versus John Currington on appeal from the police court for vagrancy. Currington, a cripple, slides around the streets on his hands.
May be a spy case in Vancouver British Columbia as FF. J. Parka, arrested at Fort Lawton yesterday on suspicion of espionage, was employed in the land registry office under the provincial government.
A closing sale at Chicago Jewelry on Beconday C95 offers 25 percent off all fine silk umbrellas while stock lasts. The advertisement highlights a final clearance event with discount savings.
Harriman plans a new passenger depot adjoining Seattle’s King Street station to rival Hill’s facility. Officials in Seattle's Hill system fear a superior Harriman building will expose deficiencies in their own depot and may prompt responsibility shifts among local railroad leaders.
About 250 teachers from King County and the city schools attended a reception in the Hotel Stander parlors. Hosts welcomed guests of the annual convention now in progress at the high school, with informal conversation and refreshments.
The Stanford university rugby football team arrives in Seattle this afternoon and will play Victoria at Madison Park next Saturday afternoon. Due to Poor field conditions the game may be moved to the university grounds. A banquet will follow the game at the university.
The Northwest Fruit Growers Association will hold its annual meeting near Seattle January 16 to 18 with delegates invited from all Washington towns. Gov Mead and speakers from Washington State College will discuss horticulture as Prof A B Leckenby addresses the gathering. A banquet for visiting delegates is planned on January 15, with Chamber of Commerce rooms for headquarters and railroad excursion rates offered statewide.
The Minnesota Club met yesterday to inspect proposed exposition grounds and select a site for the Minnesota building. Secretary of State Sam H. Nichols attended from Olympia and urged Minnesota representation at the fair. No site was chosen. decision postponed to the next business session.
Owing to more plentiful freight cars shingle mills in Ballard and surrounding areas will not close for the full two months as previously planned by the shingle mill bureau. Ballard, the state’s largest shingle producer, leads a likely resumption by other mills. The New York YMCA course opens tonight as the institute starts its second term with a gas engines class taught by Prof. George Wilson of the University of Washington.
An advertisement directs readers to Kilagar & Barkwan at 1910 Second Ave Seattle to buy exclusive Hargar hats priced at 3.00 dollars. The copy contrasts hats with suits and meals, urging customers to visit the hat store for value.
Reports say lumber prices likely to climb before spring building season. Mills deny formal price agreements but note market trend up and log costs may trigger further lumber increases. Last years saw surge in logs, fir, cedar and spruce prices. current scarcity and rainlog impact supply.
About 350 African Americans gathered at the Sunday Forum hall in Seattle to mark Emancipation Day. The program featured recitations, music, and readings by community members including Horace K. Cayton, Vivian Austin, Terrace Walker, Arthur G. Harrison, and Omar, with performances by the Mosart Musical Club and the Musical Club.
The case against William Constantine for attempting to kill his son in law Jesse Hall was continued this morning from January 7 to the February term by Judge Morris.
Admiral Evans commanding eight battleships sailed with the squadron from Hampton Roads to the great Indian waters for winter maneuvers in the harbor area and along the sea lanes.
New York January 21 report states W B Lees a leading Rock Island magnate and former president is critically ill from paralysis. He has gone to Paris for treatment.
Hannah Holberg seeks a divorce from Oscar H. Holberg citing two years of daily heavy drinking and failure to provide support. The petition highlights persistent alcohol use as the primary reason for the marriage breakdown.
The municipal employment bureau reports 97,609 applicants secured positions in 1906, exceeding the 1905 figure by 7,800. Of these, 21,769 had positions secured.
Six libel suits were filed today against the steam launch Sophia totaling 160 dollars. Four suits for goods are brought by Alaska Tank Company King and Winge Sunde and Eriund and the Pacific Engineering Company. Two wage claims are by the engineer and the fireman.
Chicago Jewelry Co. advertises a week long watch sale with Elgin and Waltham timepieces priced from ten dollars upward. Located at 1207 Beeond Ave, Chicago.
Regular gets ten days on the chain gang for begging by Judge Gordon this morning. Trenholme sails for Mexico on a pleasure trip. A complaint seeks a receiver for marble workers P Tonelli and V Pagnot. City petition for condemnation proceeds with Judge Morris. Geo H Woodhouse Co sells ash barrels at 2.50. An ax incident at Fife bar ends with liquor impairment. Funeral for Mrs Calcutt held at Lakeview cemetery. Chatieen sue Perrett over six apple trees valued at 160 with 450 damages claimed.
Reduced prices mark the closing sale of silverware at Chicago Jewelry Co located at 1207 Becond ay. Ose offers attract buyers during the week long event featuring discount selections and clearance items.
Tomorrow at McCarthy Store and nearby outlets claim a vast assortment of 4000 plus yards of 1907 style Panama and English Suitings at 38 cents a yard, plus 3000 yards of Swiss Allover Embroideries at 6 cents, Fruit of the Loom and Lonsdale yard goods at 11 2 cents, and women's Jersey ribbed vests and pants at 19 cents each, with customer limits on quantities.
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