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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1908
Page
3
Citizens allege Sunset Telephone has failed to install promised party line and four party lines. They warn of franchise action to force compliance and accuse the company of shifting to higher two party rates while phasing out ten party service.
The man believed to be Hayashi, alleged killer of H Yokoo at a Seattle restaurant on March 30 1906, was arrested in Sacramento Cal last week and to be returned to Seattle. Detectives were notified and a guard placed due to local concern over his danger. Yu Nakayama previously convicted of complicity claims Hayashi was the real killer.
W Harper assistant and Thomas Smith former teller of the First National Bank of Hattisburg Miss were in Vancouver BC as fugitives from justice. They decamped with $20000 of bank funds. Detective N W Boylan of New Orleans is en route to Vancouver seeking the men who are said to return without requisition papers.
United Press reports Chairman Fowler submits groundwork for elastic currency. Plan calls retirement of current national bank bonds and creation of currency backed by banks assets. Comptroller designates redemption cities across the country to ensure 24 hour reach. Prosecution notes on Sunday closure and shuns Georgetown saloons.
A reader reports saloons were run full blast on Sundays and shot may have been fired, urging the sheriff to investigate. Resident Schmidt of George appears in the account with named concerns about illegal Sunday drinking and law enforcement response.
Carl Windell of East Union Street was examined on an insanity charge after a November 11 streetcar accident. Doctors report he shows mental illness and a tendency to petty theft. He is the son of Mrs. A Windell of Youngstown and will be sent to the county hospital for evaluation.
The floors have been laid and new goods placed in the space created, indicating progress at the site. Final arrangements and further fixtures are upcoming as work nears completion.
Max Howe, arrested last Sunday with jewelry described as coming from Vanduver Bh. Co, was bound over to appear before the next federal grand jury in May. He posted $2,600 bail and was remanded to jail. Mr and Mrs J Brown of Vancouver with hoses were held under $260 bonds each.
The court invalidates the indictment against Ruef, ruling it fails to show the specific unlawful injury or a public offense. The judgment is reversed, demurrer sustained, and Ruef discharged on this indictment, with bail possible. Franc J. Heney returns from Washington to press Oregon land fraud prosecutions and may oversee further trials before February.
Washington January 9 the senate committee on public lands approved a favorable report on the second homestead bill. It allows a homesteader who made an unsatisfactory location through a mistake to make another entry if he has not relinquished his claim.
R. W. Douglass manager of the Shingle Mills bureau left for the east last night to attend the annual meetings of several lumber and shingle manufacturers associations.
Clark Nettleton’s term on the civil service commission expired January 1 and he declined reappointment by Mayor Moore for business reasons.
Take a trip to the U S navy yard to view battleships Oregon Wisconsin and Nebraska, cruisers Buffalo and training ship Philadelphia. Visit mammoth dry docks torpedo boats and prison ship Nipsic with boats leaving Pier 2 foot of Yester Way five times daily. Round trip fifty cents.
Judge John B. Humphries denounces boss rule in the Republican party at Syphers hall Hab Yard addressing about 160 people. He accuses public service corporations led by Miller of backing a new machine to replace the old McGraw Hughes Piper ring, arguing high city taxes stem from ring influence and urging greater tax fairness for homeowners and moderate earners.
Paul C. Montgomery of Everett admitted to Detective Clark that his honesty faded after he learned work was unnecessary. He planned to draw large checks on a Eureka California bank, use receipts or certificates of deposit to borrow money, with the Great Northern hotel cited as a victim of his scheme.
Senator Piles of Washington submitted a bill to appropriate 56000 dollars for a Pacific coast station to study fishery questions. The measure aims to establish a facility where flehery matters can be considered.
Canvassers worked at city hall to collect signatures from registered voters on a petition for direct legislation amendments to the city charter. They must gather about 2,700 signatures, at 250 to 300 per day to meet the deadline.
Jan Kubelik, renowned violinist, will be the soloist at the Seattle Symphony concert at Moore Theatre next Sunday afternoon. A contract was signed this afternoon confirming his appearance following his Dreamland rink Inet night performance.
The federal sanitation headquar ters yesterday paid bounty on TH rats, the biggest record yet made. An unusually high tide drove the rodents from hiding places on the water front.
The school board will meet Monday night to decide which pew buildings to erect in the coming year and to outline plans for purchasing equipment.
Members will gather this evening at the new edifice for a great family event marking the church dedication. The article notes a special gathering and clues about the dedication ceremony.
John Maxwell refused to name the cause of his head injury before being treated at Providence hospital. He left the facility quietly and without explanation, after the dressing was applied.
Pasadena California January 9 A steam generator explosion wrecked the Villa Street fire house damaging the generating plant blowing out gratings entrance wall and pillar supports and breaking every window in the building. Firemen narrowly escaped with their lives.
Mike Cohn a tailor conducting a repair shop at Fifthay and Pike was arrested this afternoon by the police on a charge of receiving stolen goods. Several suits valued at about 1000 dollars were taken as evidence.
The Washington legislature adopted a resolution for a preliminary survey of the Columbia River between Priest Rapids and Wenatchee. It also passed a bill requesting a $20,000 appropriation to build a lighthouse and fog signal station on Eliza Island in Bellingham Bay.
The Tate central committee endorsed Nebraskan William Jennings Bryan for president, despite prior war horses of democracy delaying allegiance. The state convention to pick ten delegates to Denver will be held in Spokane on May 1.
The Central Labor council voted unanimously to declare the Alaska Yukon Pacific exposition unfair after a report from the Building Trades assembly committee. A coordinating committee was set up with the Building Trades group, and a AF of L statement is anticipated soon.
The Oregon Washington boundary dispute is before the U S Supreme Court for decision. Attorney McDonald for Washington and Attorney Ford for Oregon closed their arguments today.
The Brazilian navy will greet the approaching United States fleet as it sails toward Rio de Janeiro. A division of the national steam fleet has steamed out to meet the American vessels at sea.
Opening quotations rose with strong demand in the railroad group. Reading moved ahead as professionals covered short interests, Morgans issue viewed as a market catalyst, and the close showed gains of about 2 1/2 points for key names including Mt. Paul Union Pacific and Brooklyn.
Charles T. Coleman has not reported for work a week after reinstatement by the civil service commission following discharge by Chi Wappenstein, triggering ongoing controversy between the chief and the board.
The article notes Coleman was reinstated but not reported for duty. He will be on payroll but not assigned to duty as Chief Wappenstein discusses state supreme court rulings in Hasson and Corbett cases affecting Coleman. The decisions influence King’s actions regarding Coleman’s duty status.
JlHan J. Barthelmy, injured when two cars collided on Yester way line April 28, was awarded 6150 dollars by a jury in the superior court yesterday.
Pacific Coast company land and tax agent Frank Greene left for North Dakota after receiving a telegram reporting his mother’s serious illness.
The former Senator from Montana, owner of a major copper mine and stake in the Los Angeles & San Pedro railroad, has his office furnishings seized in New York to satisfy a $44,594 judgment won by mining expert George Treadwell.
Leonard Kass aged 69 was picked up in the Brooklyn district last night by Patrolman Leik. He was sent to headquarters to be held until relatives call for him.
W. H. Collier and A. J. Mullin, operating as North Cogat Engineering, filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in federal court yesterday. The move heads to court proceedings as creditor claims and assets are assessed.
A masked robber confronted a lone San Pedro street car crew near Elysian Park around 1 am, taking a small amount of money from the motorman and conductor before vanishing into the darkness. No arrest has been made.
An advertisement from Theo dore Wilts Co at 1005 First av promotes a range of revolvers from 91.50 to 9 dollars. It emphasizes personal and home protection against malice and lists Boi Wesson and other brands. The ad urges quick purchase.
A fragment reports schooner Euey under Captain Peterson sailed from Minport toward the Umpqua river. The text is garbled but indicates a 2 day voyage and safety concerns.
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