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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1907
Page
3
A heavy snowstorm blankets the city, leaving half an inch of fresh flurries. Teens attack streetcars with packed snow while others bombarded passers, injuring several women as mischief and chaos disrupt downtown streets.
The article lists upcoming shows at the Grand and Seattle theaters with multiple acts. Frank W. Healy presents The Bastrollere, The Belle of Japan closes, By Right of Sword features Ralph Stuart, and Bohemian Girl headlines at Taylor's Castle Garden. Star Theater offers two tonight and one tomorrow with vaudeville acts and comedy sketches.
Wonderland exhibition adds touring car and familiar trips on O R N from Portland as main features. Final trip through France, Switzerland and California to be shown tonight afternoon and tomorrow at Schumann Heink Concert. Madame Schumann-Hiernk performs tonight at Grand under Ladies' Musical Club. Dreamland Rink reports large daily crowds and a new machine that keeps the floor clean. rink open Sundays.
The Interior Secretary investigates Senator Warren of Wyoming over alleged land fencing and appropriation of public lands. Charges backed by data and maps claim fifty thousand acres near Cheyenne are involved, though Warren calls the accusations false and seeks a full inquiry. The president and secretary favor a searching review.
A coal shortage threatens to keep Seattle public schools closed Monday after Christmas. Twenty-five teams are to bring coal to schools, but most buildings are nearly out of fuel and the school board secretary cannot gauge the coal company's prospects after its promise.
Stock prune sale nearly finished with many homes already served by half price cuts. A fresh shipment from Nelson Matter factory in Grand Rapids adds center tables, dressers, chiffoniers and more in mahogany oak and maple. Items offered at exactly half price on Monday and Tuesday only.
The article compares Osaka's bid to build and own tramways with private monopolies in the United States. It notes Japan's limited street railways, strict bond rules to avoid stock watering, and a clash between municipal funding needs and a private charter bid led by the Widener & Plaine group. It warns of potential political corruption tied to private interests in public infrastructure.
Obituary notes John L Dettich of Bryden Leitch dies suddenly in Aberdeen. Paris reports Dream of Egypt stopped at Moulin Rouge. Springfield reports Rev Dr John C C Brooks death. Chiwaukum endures major snowstorm with trains delayed and temperatures plummeting. North Yakima plans large electrical plant for Tieton canal. Walla Walla postoffice move announced. Vienna archeologist Prof Benndoff dies.
Mrs James G Bierne Jr obtained a quick divorce in Yankton after six months in the state. She left at 6 p m as the decree was signed at 5 p m and headed to Washington to spend Christmas with Rear Admiral Hichborn and wife. Mrs Blaine, once Martha Hichborn, famed Washington beauty, to wed Paul Pearsall, a Rough Riders lieutenant, after Blaine's divorce.
BRIEFS BY WIRE Carpenters Union in San Francisco announces a boycott of Japanese interests. Alma to Change ths Name in Riverside votes unanimously to rename Alma to Okanogan. Annual Poultry Show set in South Bend by the Pacific County Poultry Association. Henry E. Leighton a prominent Honolulu attorney formerly of San Francisco dies. Hoquiam Elects Commercial Club Trustees. James H. Blair noted attorney with ties to New York and Nebraska dies in Los Angeles. President and Mrs Roosevelt entertained Speaker and Miss Cannon at a Washington dinner.
Honolulu records an earthquake shock reported with fragmented details. The brief mentions a distant seismic event on January 6 and a call to action about a book of home plans from Knapp and Weast, architects, in the Colman Building.
In Washington on January 5 the president offered to Philip a proposal or position as part of ongoing diplomatic discussions. The brief note signals a formal offer from the administration to the named individual amid evolving policy talks.
Paris reports the Briand law amending the 1906 church and state separation statute was signed by the president and promulgated yesterday. In Minnesota the Great Northern contests the state’s authority to block a $60 million stock issue. Ellensburg forms a new city council and outlines a policy of a closed town on Sundays with gambling banned after January 16.
London, Jan 6 Col Leonard Douglas Hay Currie, veteran of the Crimean War and colonel of the Twenty third Infantry in the U S Civil War, died yesterday amid remembrances of his long service. Tacoma, Jan 6 The city council failed to pass the $1,000 saloon license ordinance over the mayor's veto, garnering nine votes. Breslau, Jan 6 Articles of association for the Polish National League were published, outlining the aim to unite war resources for restoring Poland's independence.
Nearly 600 copper miners walked out in CALUMET Michigan causing operations at the Massachusetts Consolidated Mining Company property in Ontonagon county to be suspended. In New York immigration records show that in 1906 exactly 1 198 434 persons arrived from foreign sources.
A large crowd is expected tonight at the Leschit park pavilion dance. Wagner's orchestra will provide extra fine music and a good time for all. Gentlemen 50c, ladies free.
A statement released yesterday at Willis Island by the Department of Commerce and Labor outlines policy or actions affecting port operations. Details remain brief but emphasize regulatory or administrative steps.
Whatcom County Bar Association met and adopted a resolution urging that disbarment proceedings be started against member E. J. Grover for alleged unprofessional conduct.
Ernest H. Crosby died in Baltimore yesterday at age 60. He served as judge of the court of first instance at Alexandria, Egypt, in 1889 and led the New York Anti Imperialist league for five years. Crosby authored Capt. Jinks Nero and several other works.
Ellensburg reports about twenty four inches of snow since 7 o'clock last evening and the storm continues at two to three inches per hour.
Democrats discuss a reception and dinner in Bryan's honor in connection with his January 21 lecture in Tacoma.
In Olympia on January 6 an assembly of Indian war veterans from across the state is planned for the first week of the upcoming legislative session. The meeting aims to discuss veterans' needs and state affairs.
In Olympia on January 9 the Meade committee on marine regulation enforcement will meet at 10 AM in Tacoma at the Chamber of Commerce room to study advisability of state cooperation. Snowplow Buried in Tacoma Snow avalanche trapped a rotary snowplow near the Stampede tunnel. crew freed it after hours of digging.
Railroad presidents urged the Chicago Commercial Association to back a friendly effort to improve transportation conditions and ease the current car shortage in Chicago.
D Carmody secures a 40 day option on half interest in a 27 000 acre Vancouver island timber tract. The American Savings Bank Trust handles the deal. Meritt Brow sold belts in Mergit county with 2800 acres of timber land to Judge C J Chittenden for 926 000. Mutual Realty Company arranged the transactions.
Readers are asked to call The Star main office in Sunset Mars 1060 Independent 1186 if their copy fails to reach them by 6 o clock each evening. Telephon call needed for each miss to ensure prompt re delivery and reliable service.
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