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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1908
Page
7
The Star reports bankers in eastern states largely favor emergency currency and oppose a government central bank. Opinions split on national bank control versus Wall Street influence, with 63 strongly backing emergency currency and 29 favoring a central bank.
Socialists sang the Marseillaise in a city jail after arrests in Pioneer Place yesterday evening. Nine named detainees Reystrom A Hayes Arthur Jensen Alex Paso ja O Salm A Leatinen G W Kelly Thomas Siadden John Lehtinen were later discharged in police court this morning.
Salvation Army council events proceed with Brigadier Jenkins leading sessions at Fifth and Washington. Officers gather for private meetings and public demonstrations across Hall No 1 and nearby venues. Speakers include Major Merriwether on Finances and Adjutants on youth work and prison outreach as open-air events and hall talks unfold.
A court orders arrest for contempt against an individual cited for failing to purge himself of service in the estate of M Day, deceased. Jadee signs the order directing the sheriff to arrest and bring the person before a judge for an oath examination on property rights.
A United Press report recalls a ceremony held at Point ey cemetery to honor 66 officers who died when their gunboat was lost on January 21, 1905, with ships at half mast in memory.
United Press reports that Spreckels and allied clans have long waged a trade war against the Sugar Refining Company. A meeting in New Jersey is expected to discuss management and investment issues. Strong entities include Spreckels and Sugar Refining Company with ties to Jersey meetings and investor concerns.
Auguste Heinze, former copper king, arrested in New York on a charge of false certification of a check drawn on Mercantile National Bank. He entered a not guilty plea to the indictment.
An unidentified man dressed as a laborer was struck by a Northern Pacific passenger train near Ravensdale at about 10 this morning. His skull was fractured and he died en route to Beattie hospital after surgeons attempted to revive him aboard the train. The body was taken to Hutterworth's.
President Roosevelt today sent to Congress nominations for postmasters including Jesse D. Jefferson at Valdez Alaska Robert ONeill at Lynadew Washington and William Balderston for register of the land office at Boise Idaho.
The county announces a bond sale of 1.5 million dollars in 20 year bonds at 5 percent. Bids were received from four bonding firms and a formal award will be announced later.
District Attorney Shue filed action to force the Indiana branch of Standard Oil to raise bonds from 6 million to 20.74 million. The move aims to safeguard assets and pressure the company amid potential prosecutions over false representations and bad faith.
Pacific Mail liner Manchuria passed San Francisco Bay this afternoon bearing ex Ambassador Viscount Aoki and the countess to Japan. A gale in the Straits last night swept two launches away and left the schooner Endeavor with damaged gear after sighting Saturday.
The Supreme Court ruled that the proper way to determine claims of Chinese entering the United States is to grant a writ of habeas corpus. The decision came after California district court was ordered to hear Con Yow’s case regarding denied landing rights.
Evidence damaging to Hawker John R. Walsh’s financial case was offered when Fred Blunt, Walsh’s friend, testified that the name F Weinland appeared on notes hundreds of times. Blunt said Walsh, Cashier Jackson, and he fixed the values of Walsh enterprises’ securities and deemed Walsh’s methods sound.
Port Townsend January 7. August Leban, an insane French sailor, is detained by U S immigration authorities while awaiting instructions from Washington. Leban is haunted by delusions that enemies will break into his cell, which is made of two inch iron bars and a hammer.
A street railway improvement committee of Queen Anne hill meets tonight at the Capitol chapel Garfield near Queen Anne ay. They have drafted plans for four street car lines on a Union depot to Queen Anne hill route with a 634 grade and three branches. An ordinance for a franchise with a cent fare and a long lease will be offered to the council.
Harry D Griffin son of Mr and Mrs J D Griffin of 4034 Pasadena Place died at Port Wingate New Mexico on New Year's Eve the day before his enlistment expired in the United States Army He served in the Fifth Cavalry during the Spanish American War reenlisted serving a term of duty His remains arrived from New Mexico and were interred in the family plot at Kent Notes indicate he planned to retire to his home here after discharge
United Press reports Ian Z ib ley's logging camp has reopened with a full force and a crew started yesterday for Gardiner's camp on Discovery Bay. Andrews camp at Lime City Hood's Canal will resume full operation within a week after a dull season.
Amos Riley Hardin, linked with the Bobeman and Pacific Union clubs and a San Francisco social favorite, pleaded guilty in federal court in Carson to illegally fencing public domain. He was fined 1000 dollars and sentenced to 24 hours in Winnemucca county jail.
The University of Washington girls glee club plans a concert next Saturday January 11 with Musical Director Kimball leading rehearsals. After the show, the group may tour nearby cities at the request of the Rivers and Harbors Improvement commission as the Lake Washington canal project proceeds. County commissioners granted an extension to April 1 to finish up the roll.
In Kansar City, four bandits armed with revolvers attempted to rob the day coach of the Katy Flyer as it prepared to depart. Conductor Drew and a colored porter fought the robbers, a brutal melee ensuring no valuables were taken as the quartet fled.
The Butler club rooms host an art display praised for attendance and favorable results. Works by Alfred Renfro, the Hagers, Frank Calvert, and Clara Shepard attract admiration among exhibitors Leroy Benson and others.
The Federal Union affiliated with the American Federation of Labor announces an open meeting on the evening of the 15th. Laborers from across the city are invited to attend as officials from both the Federal Union and the federation speak. The aim is to swell the union membership.
The direct legislation conference committee calls a 12:30 nesting tomorrow at 641 New York block to perfect a nonpartisan league. It aims to secure submission of two proposed direct legislation amendments to the charter and to survey candidates on support for direct legislation by the people. The committee includes Civic Union Central Labor Council and Municipal Ownership League reps.
W Varnum of 162% Terry av urged the Chamber of Commerce to press the city council to resume all public works and begin street improvements using municipal certificates as cash to pay obligations. He claimed this would employ the jobless and spur prosperity while easing local banks. The idea was referred to the city affairs committee.
J S Lake Washington farmer Emerson sues commission merchant Croft seeking damages and a ruling on the legality of the commission license law. The case centers on cherries bought at 1.75 per crate, shifting to box pricing, and a commission claim. Tension flared between lawyers during cross examination, nearly resulting in a hallway duel.
Rey Darrell Thompson pleaded guilty in superior court before Judge Frater to burglary after his counsel objected. The sentence ranges from one to fourteen years in the state penitentiary. He confessed eloping with Mrs. May Thompson from North Yakima in October and stealing to support them.
Over 9100 in coins were found under the sidewalk boards along Third Avenue near Union Street as workers replace the wooden path. Laborers and residents report recent discoveries, including a 86 gold piece and numerous dollars and smaller coins, dropped by past passersby years ago.
The ladies of the First United Presbyterian church will lead tonight's services as part of the week's dedication. Mrs. Brot enburrough will speak on The Women of the Bible and Mrs. Fila Jordon will recount the women of the church. Earlier, fraternal orders heard several speakers.
San Francisco Democrats brace for a lively scramble to elect delegates to the national convention. Party leaders express optimism as campaigns begin across neighborhoods and clubs.
The piece notes a covert campaign to boost Gavin McNab and County Chairman Thomas Hickey in July. Republicans prepare for delegate selection to the national convention in Chicago. The Republican state central committee meets at the St Francis hotel on Saturday January 18 to set times and apportionment for the state convention.
The board of public works orders advertisement for bids to install a lighting circuit with street lights and posts along Third Avenue from Pine to Yesler, Prefontaine Place, Yesler to Washington, Folrth Avenue to Jackson. Estimated cost about 5 dollars per front foot. funded by city levy and the lights operated by the city.
The store advertises a removal sale with 25 percent off all merchandise except contract items. Staples and durable household goods like sheets towels muslins and linens are marked down a full quarter from former prices, saving twenty five cents per dollar.
A Line of Git Books offers half price on a selection of poets and authors quotes with dainty illustrations on the second floor.
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