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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1908
Page
5
Charlies Weather of Clear Brook confesses to murdering Frederick L in a butcher shop. Nettie Jones saw Weather at Eureka station at 6 am the day the crime was discovered. Weatherford is held in custody after admitting an ax murder with a screwdriver driven into the victim's head.
An Kubelik and the Symphony Orchestra offered a refined concert at the theater yesterday. Kubelik and the ensemble presented Schubert Niceul Pierae and Rubenstein with flawless technique and elegant tone, earning high praise from listeners for the smooth execution and restrained virtuosity. The Beethoven Romance and Page Uint’s Witches Dance drew the strongest ovations.
The advance follows expected wholesale cuts and reflects a tight money market. Packers increased wholesale beef by one cent per pound and pork by half a cent, surprising given a hoped-for price reduction. Retail prices are likely to rise accordingly in the near term.
In federal court Judge Hanford denied Deputy Prosecuting Attorney E B Herald's exceptions to Boston Safe Deposit Trust's complaint. The case seeks to restrain the county from collecting franchise taxes levied against Beattie Electric. Arguments were by Herald for the county and J B Howe for the plaintiff.
Deputy sheriffs and volunteers hunt two armed fugitives after they murdered bridge carpenter Joh n Johnson near Kangley. Johnson, 65, was shot in the temple during a street hold up as officers cordon the river area with bloodhounds and patrols. Coroner Wildale reports Johnson’s next of kin in Ottawa Can and Lowell Mass.
Absent action from officials, no charges will be brought against Tender of Rosa regarding the death of 5 year old Margaret Teuber from diphtheria. The coroner Jen Hunt was summoned as the tragedy unfolded with medical neglect suspected and claims that home remedies were used.
A garbled report notes a December 2 event at Griffithe Stevedoring involving a coal loading accident on the Steamship Minnesota at Score piers. It mentions a man named Witz and injuries to head, shoulder, and chest and cites a Federal union meeting addressing unemployment issues in the city.
Ground was broken this afternoon for the Metropolitan building to rise at Fourth avenue and Union street. The structure will be fourteen stories high and form a major new block in the city.
A Portland hearing opens as Judge Mont schedules a separate trial for John Hall and a plea in abatement by Frank Mays. Motions, long forgotten after Judge Hellinger's death, must be resolved before Heney can proceed with the conspiracy and land fraud case.
Ten year old Etta Fink lies between life and death after a bullet from Victor Smith hits her breast as he shoots at a dog. She shielded the dog by stepping between the attacker and the gun. Smith fled into the woods and a posse hunts him.
N Jr Soler of Union Savings and Trust Company has returned from Austin Minnesota where he attended the funeral of his aged mother.
In Carbon Nevada on January 12 members of the Nevada legislature arrive for a special session called by Governor Sparks. Lieutenant Governor Dickerson and Congressman larnett are among arrivals. Officials expect the extra session to last about two weeks as work proceeds. In Goldfield January 15 the state notes troops will be withdrawn early this week.
The sale begins tomorrow in the Basement featuring Royal Teplitz Royal Doulton Italian wares and more. Items include French Bronze Electric Figures with one two or three lights and brasses, bronzes, and bric-a-brac at half their former markings. Selected pieces valued at 10.00 sell for 5.00 15.00 for 7.50 and 25.00 for 12.50.
The ad promotes Bohemian colored glass pieces including bowls vases and handled baskets with Tiffany like iridescent finishes. Prices are reduced by 25 percent off half price with selections listed as 95 pieces 2.00 pieces 3.00 pieces 4.00 pieces.
Terra Cotta pieces described as shaded camp fire effects include single figures and small groups that are unique yet decorative. Values range from .25 to 2.00 dollars, with 50 to 1.00 units noted and prices up to 2.00 for .75 items.
Seattle banks plan to resume full cash payments as they follow other institutions in clearing house practices. Officials say certificates have been withdrawn and the remainder will be called in when cash payments restart, signaling improved conditions during the financial flurry.
In San Francisco on January 13 Judge Dunne denied ex mayor Eugene Sehmitz's bail motion while awaiting the remittitur from the appellate court within 30 days. District Attorney Cook argued the appeal isn't final for 80 days, as Attorney Drew urged bail citing lack of conviction on him.
An appeal to the supreme court is planned on Selimity’s bond liberty, with no action today. Beattle area and Northwest ports report passengers from Fairbanks and Southeastern Alaska arriving. Dismissed cases include L Huei and L D'Omano versus Coliseum Amusement Co. over a Royal Italian Band contract balance for music services.
Voters in the Twelfth ward will choose election judges at two meetings to be held Tuesday night at Dugdale's Hall Rainier Head and a hall in Columbia. Third ward precinct officers to be named at Madrona Hall Wednesday night. A committee is compiling voter lists for precinct service to be reported for ratification. Democratic meetings countywide Tuesday aim to select and recommend precinct officers at the same venues as the primaries. A Tenth ward change moves the meeting to May's Hall Latona in May.
We have cut stock since Christmas and disposed of much merchandise now offering a new lot of bargains in Lace Curtains Portieres Carpets Dinner Sets Lamps Kitchenware and Dining Room Suites. Hurry before prices snap back and dollars buy less later.
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