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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1907
Page
3
Telegraph report notes QC January proceedings with President Rhea of the Team union charged in a strike related case. Ward & Co and government officials clash over telegraph evidence from Shea. Witnesses discuss alleged attempts to cheat and wreck business operations.
A state prison sentence for embezzlement and a looming indictment against Dougherty are affected as a burglary last night blew open the safe containing the Peoria official’s documents. The theft destroyed records critical to the case.
Dispatches from Serippa Telegraph Service report a tidal wave along the south coast of Ceylon and an offshore earthquake 2,000 miles at sea. Details remain sparse and confirmation is awaited.
Norristown Pa January 3. Caveatts will disposing of ten million dollars and his estate was filed today. The entire fortune goes to his wife and children with none for charity.
Attorney Kitt Gould, ex Cook County official and former Chicago city attorney, says Northern Pacific railroad overcharges travelers and refuses to honor round-trip tickets within six months as required by law. He cites a recent court win on undercharged child fares and notes many tickets are sold at loss or forfeited. Gould plans real estate investment in the city and will bring his family.
James McDonald a longshoreman and halibut fisherman believes he can raise the sunken steamship Dix with proper equipment. He has located sunken ships before, including the Andelenia at Tacoma years ago, and aims to use a line system free of grapples similar to A B C Denniston’s method but covering a larger area.
Keep old garments bright with Pantorium cleaning service. Call Main 1048 for stain removal and restoration to look like new.
Bodie Etherton, chorus girl in The Strollers at the Grand Theater, describes the opening night killing of Stanford White by Harry K. Thaw at the Madison Square Roof Garden. She recalls the shooting during Mademoiselle Champagne and the crowd’s panic, the stage crew’s swift response, and the shift in public opinion regarding Thaw’s insanity.
The Strollers opened a week at the Grand Ilat, featuring strong voices by Joseph W. Smith and Alda Hermit with an encore for Paria and Rose of My Life. Teddy Webb drew applause. the second act stood out, with Cheyenne as its backbone. The company played all week with matinees, and Sunday January 13 promises Northern Lights and The Old Clothes Man with James K. McCurdy.
The Russian setting play features William Denlan and Phillip Sheffield as leads with Henry McRae Robert Laurence William Morrie and Harry Mack in strong supporting roles. Aileen May teases as the man’s mistress while Margaret Oswald shines as the Countess Tueski. The production draws favorable notice for gowns costumes and overall presentation.
Telegram from Mazatlan says the missing steamer City of Panama arrived at Mazatlan port at 6 p m yesterday. The voyage was rough but there was only sight damage and all on board are reported safe.
The notice urges buyers to make reasonable offers on unsold organs and insists on convenience in payment terms. It promises all instruments are genuine and will be tuned and polished, with tomorrow morning or afternoon as the viewing times.
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