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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1908
Page
8
Council finance committee hearings reveal accusations against city engineer Thomson over fixed estimates for district street projects. Thomson asserts the 1899 ordinance limits fixed estimates to surveying engineering property abstracts and notices, while supporters push for possible clerical cost inclusion.
Washington dispatch reports the administration will suspend further land fraud investigations and new court cases Indefinitely as federal and interior agents are disbanded The move follows Federal Judge Lewis Colorado ruling and the subsequent U S Supreme Court Williamson decision sparking Cabinet uncertainty about legal questions and program aims
The Shinglers Union donates all labor to finish a temporary building at Ravenna Park for the Washington Children's Home. The Wood, Wire and Metal Lathers Union offers labor in its trade. Donations raise funds with contributions from Lenssen & Company Jacob Furth Bon Marche W D Hofius Penrose Montefiore Aid and others. Hockey sticks offered for sale. Metropolitan agent appointed for Washington Fire Insurance.
Joan Wesingtton, well clothed and seen loitering around Georgetown pool rooms, was arrested by Georgetown police and will be returned to Spokane on a passing worthless checks charge. He had been jailed here months ago on the same charge but the checks were made good and the cases dismissed.
Several California representatives refuse comment on the appellate court ruling that Schmitz faces extortion charges. Representative Duncan McKinlay says Heney pursued conviction on public sentiment rather than the crime, harming California justice by prioritizing moral guilt over legal technicalities.
Frank Hrightman is named receiver for the Wayne Automobile Agency upon the application of Olympic Old Company.
Fresh ranch eggs quoted at 1e to te per chosen. Prices for sweet potatoes, oysters, herring, cheese, meats, produce, and numerous fruits listed with per unit or per dozen rates. Market opens until 16 o'clock this evening with extensive quotations for produce, dairy, and flowers.
The item lists 1,000 shares from H. M. Herrin & Co at 12 cents per share. Amelia Owads appears in the brief as a participant or trader in the stock note.
Two Russian literary exiles arrive in New York seeking freedom to study and spread the revolution. Ivan Rukavishnukoff, 28, said to be a Gorky count, travels with Ekaterina Hakurni, 18, a St Petersburg University graduate. They entered via steerage, sharing space with immigrants while facing smallpox fever diphtheria and other illness onboard.
Western lawmakers discuss the Pacific fleet move amid fears of coast defenses. Observations reveal only two naval yards north of the equator with limited drydocks and water depth at Mare Island, plus rail and harbor deficiencies. Officials urge swift funding to bolster fortifications.
Walter Qually a 15 year old office boy for Seattle Electric company was playing with a 22 caliber revolver when it discharged the bullet entered his left side and deflected downward near the heart He is the son of Mr and Mrs Andrew Qually of 310 Thomas et Seattle Washington.
Willis McClinton, described as the new laborer shooter, was moved from Pacific Hospital to the county jail. He is the state's chief witness and will be held until the trial. Steve Phillips denies involvement in the murder of Mrs. Madge Henderson at a Japanese lodging house on Sixth Ave and Jackson St dated December 31.
New York reports Mrs Cornelius Varderbuilt sent invitations for the marriage of her daughter Miss Gladys Moore Vanderbdlt to Count Laszlo Beeckhenyi. The wedding is set for Monday, January 27, at seem to Imercame Army Pay. Washington notes the House committee on military affairs then considers the army pup.
Report notes lawmakers agree on the need for a rise in the bill but stop short of a concrete settlement. The debate centers on how much to raise and where the funds should go, with no final decision announced.
To dwelling owners the message states that dwelling properties are highly profitable for fire insurance and should have lower rates. It touts Northwestern Mutual Fire Action as the only Seattle provider offering equitable rates, promising dividends to policyholders and endorsements by Seattle banks.
United Press dispatch from Washington reports a Navy purchase authorization for 1 600 tons of provisions for Rear Admiral Evans fleet to be sent to Mare Island Navy Yard including 700 000 pounds of sugar The department awaits word of fleet arrival at Rio de Janeiro with expected timely arrival and no reported mishaps
Rapid progress in securing signatures for the direct legislation amendments to the city charter. About 300 names collected since Thursday with many at the registration office and at public meetings including Labor Temple unions. Union solicitors plan to attend all union meetings through next Saturday night. The Central Labor Council originated the movement and City party workers support the amendments amid active resistance to gathering enough names.
Government dispatches confirm Mulai Hafid has been proclaimed sultan at Fez. Priests promise to declare a holy war when he ascends the throne. Germany threatens interference, risking a restart of tensions stirred by the Algeciras conference as France moves to restore peace.
The wealthy Alaska cannery owner who died in Seattle last year will seek to break his will in Portland on January 27. Lawyers seek to overturn the testament, citing alleged flaws and seeking to alter bequests.
Chicago reports hog receipts of 27 006 and cattle 4 000 with mixed prices from 4 15 to 4 55 for hogs and steady cattle while sheep rise. Kansas City notes hogs around 10 000 cattle 1 000 and Omaba Nebraska lists hogs 11 000 cattle 100 and sheep 2 000 in daily receipts.
Washington January 11 The state senate committee on military affairs has ordered a favorable report on a bill creating a medical corps and a medical reserve corps in the army.
A penny social is planned by church societies of the First Unitarian church for next Wednesday evening. The event will pit societies against each other to collect the most pennies, with proceeds used to clear the church organ debt.
All members of the Brotherhood of Electrical Workers have walked out in Goldfield in protest of the Nevadea-California Power company wage sale and open shop policy.
A. M. Thatcher, a Northern Pacific yards switchman in Tacoma, was arrested on charges of complicity in a series of freight car robberies in Haineis that occurred months earlier, costing the company more than 7000 dollars in property.
California and national dispatches report estimates placing canal costs at high levels. A Snake River dam proposal prompts a vote result of 107 to 92. Other items note Berlin socialist street unrest, savings bank deposits rising, Great Northern buying Montana Central, Spokane County funds for Re P, a tall Tacoma baby born to the Bahop family, Judge Snell possibly seeking governor, Montesano operates mills, and Washington Fire Insurance appoints a New York general agent.
In Chicago a municipal court jury found William Tobin and David McHale guilty of depriving Raphael De Haven, five years old, of support by selling liquor to her father. They face a joint fine of 600 dollars.
Births were registered today including a son to Jones Kilbourne at Minor hospital on January 4 and a daughter to Blanchard at 78th Street January. Deaths recorded include Lawter at Providence hospital and Cole age 40 at Pacific hospital with infant Ricolett and infant Peterson also listed.
An advertisement offers protection for your set and home, listing various makes including Smith and Win Colta Iver non and others. Prices start at $1.50 with a $22 item likely advertised and a sales contact at Wilts & Co, 1008 First Avenue.
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