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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1907

Page

7

Trial testimony on Chester Thompson paroniac claims continues

Defense and prosecution debated mental state as expert witnesses including Dr. Brown, Dr. Wheeler, and Dr. Loughary. Testimony probed paranoia and insanity questions tied to a fatal shooting and the defendant's alleged delusions and condition during incarceration.

Aioe Jan GD Arenweld Viatte King County Pire Der Wil Charette Whittlewey Sniabet Ith Bar Ag Efx Rao Friends Defendis Thompson Chester Thomp M. Brown Brown Ernest B. Wheeler Mackintosh Loughary Smith Miller T. F. Smith Ineane

Direct Primary Law Faces Next Legislature Battle

Christopher W Horr, president of the Direct Primary league of Washington, says the direct primary bill will pass in the upcoming legislature. He notes both major parties endorse the idea and all King county lawmakers are pledged for direct primaries. He cites pledges to the Washington State Grange and the State Federation.

Christopher W. Horr State of Washington Horr King County Henue Washington, State State Fed

Direct primary bill urged as necessity by lawmakers

Representatives emphasize pledges to support the direct primary and accuse opponents of betraying party principles. Petitions flood in from across the state urging passage, arguing a combination against the bill is forming and the public deserves a direct primary.

Real estate sales in West Seattle and Twelfthay corner

Griffth & Co. report the sale of Sanders' Second addition in West Seattle comprising 110 lots to a syndicate of investors for 20000 dollars. They also note the sale of the southwest corner of Twelfthay and Cherry 1 00 by 80 to A A Guerney for 8600 dollars.

Griffth & Co Sanders West Seattle Investora Twelfthay Cherry A. A. Guerney

Licensed to Wed and Births Reported in City

Marriage licenses issued for Anderson Anderson-Charlies J. Anderson and Ara mo Anderson Ellensburg age 46. Leone Sposte Giovanni Leone age ba Naga to Mario Sposte 44 Seattle. Williame-Wright Cassius M Williams 90 Seattle to Lillian M Wright 23 Seattle. Birth registrations include Sillajo daughter, Valbusch son, Prajan son, Shearer son, Coggan son, Held son, Galer son, Strand daughter, Resek daughter.

Anderson Anderson Charlies J. Anderson Ellensburg Aramo Anderson Leone Sposte Giovanni Leone Naga Mario Sposte Seout Williame - Wright Cassius M Wiliams Seattie Lillian M. Wright Seattle Billajo Henry Sillajo Valbusch H. Valbusch Aon Praean J. Prazan Shearer Wall St Ed. C. Shearer North Porty-fifth Av John W. Coggan Held Woodland Park L. W. Held Galer Cedar G. Galer Strand R. R. Strand Resek Senecast James Resek

Mills to Resume Operations at Shingle Milla Bureau

A closedown committee meeting decided to restart operations at the Shingle Milla Bureau this noon once mills are efficient and transport of their product can be secured.

Proper Safe Deposit Vault Offer From Wm D Perring Co

Advertises secure safe deposit vaults in the Alaska Building at 211 Cherry Street. Shows annual price per box and emphasizes fire and burglar proof protection for papers and jewelry.

WM. D. Perring & CO Alaska Cherry St

Coal Shortage Leaves City Homes Cold and Cheerless

A Star survey of 27 households shows over half have little to no coal with many relying on wood or burning off. Downtown businesses from Hon Marche to Union Bakery report meager supplies, heat sourced externally, or no coal for the day.

Star Beventhav Bunlieat Bounee Hon Marche McCarthy's Maniger Spacer Gula Union Bakery Firatav KR. Henery D. J. Derritt Minty Court House fHurwell A. C. Miller Olwen J. H. Androse P. Tierney Mra Kenny C. 0. Hopkins Shoeshop Manafield Bakery Runkel Grocery Marine Mra. Walker Mra. Wurley Charlie Lee Mra R. Stone B. J. Ewing R. Nelson Erickson Mr Wiking A. Adama R. McKnight J. McKay

Prominent Politician Accused as Peeping Tom at Hotel

A sensational report claims a high political figure connected to two states was caught peeping in guests rooms at a major First Avenue hotel. A. J. Cody of Cody Detective agency said the man was ejecting from the hotel after being discovered, with details suppressed to avoid publicity.

First Av A. J. Cody Cody Detective Agency

Waiting Game in City Superintendent Race Continues

No bloodshed or inked outcome yet in the contest for superintendent of streets. Walters holds the inner office and duties while Maloney eyes a writ of mandamus to force Board of Public Works to recognize him as a member. Walters acts under legal advice, aiming to push the other party into costly legal steps.

Walters Maloney Board of Public Works

Missing bookkeeper James Evans seen in Portland

James Evans, bookkeeper for Joseph BE Thomas & Co, reported missing last Thursday, was sighted in Portland yesterday by Captain Lloyd of the Portland fire department, an old acquaintance. Evans said he was headed for Tacoma. Friends fear his mind may be affected.

James Evans Joseph BE. Thomas & Co Cherry Portland Lloyd Portland Fire Department Evans Tacoma

Capture of K McCloud Reported in Tacoma Murder Case

A telephone message to the sheriff’s office this afternoon announced the capture in Tacoma of K McCloud who is wanted for the murder of Peter Kimer at Georgetown several days ago. McCloud was injured in an accident and found in a hospital. police threaten to arrest her on a fictitious charge and a restraining order was issued to stop those plans.

Wappenstein Wayside Hospital Sheriff's Office Tacoma K. McCloud Peter Kimer Georgetown McCloud

Mina B Wood seeks retraining order against Chief Wappenstein

Mina B Wood petitions the superior court this afternoon for a retraining order against Chief of Police Wappenstein. The woman has faced multiple arrests for public addresses and has repeatedly been acquitted, she claims.

Mina B. Wood Superior Court Wappenstein

Coal Agent Accused of Revenge Over Sawmill Dispute

Residents of Madrona Heights protest the construction of a sawmill and wood yard. L. Dowell, agent for Kenton Coal Co owned by Battle Electric Co, denies involvement. Citizens and the Chamber of Commerce pursue relief for affected residents.

Madrona Heights L. Dowell Kenton Coal Company Beattle Electric Company Chamber of Commerce

All Schools Open Today Public Notice

None of the public schools closed today due to coal shortages as supply remains adequate.

Young Boy Arrested in Forged Check Case

Donald Askew, a minor worker for Rellabie Transfer, was arrested this afternoon by Detective Barbee on charges of forging checks.

Donald Askew Rellabie Transfer Company Wan Barbee

Developing Oil Fields in Canada See Large Drilling Outfit

J. J. Williams, manager of the American-Canadian Oil Co., returns from Pittsburgh with the largest drilling outfit yet shipped to Canada. He will supervise projects in the Canadian fields as the company pushes development rapidly. Experimental borings by the Canadian Government and the company indicate large crude oil bodies in Alberta, with a predicted rush into Edmonton this summer rivaling California and Beaumont excitement.

Edmonton Canada Laine Ohh Williams Pittsburg Oil Well Supply Co Treasury J. J. Williams Alberta Willams California Beaumont

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