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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1908

Page

7

Think Joe Pete Killed Kranick in Sunday Shooting

Deputies arrest Joe Pete and Kenneth Bennett for the Kranick murder after conflicting alibis. Officials cite a barn sighting, a right armpit wound, a hat left in the room, and a blood trail from the killing inside Bennett's house as evidence amid claims of intoxication and attempted shielding by other principals.

Joe Pete George Kranick Pete Ree Bennett John Issaquah Pete Agi Hennet Bennett Pete Kennett Kraniek Kranick Anielde T Bennett

Thomson Plan for Elevated Sidewalks in Waterfront Area

City engineer Thomson proposes elevated 1 foot wide sidewalks to enhance pedestrian safety from traffic between First Avenue and the waterfront. The plan runs along the center line then west to the west margin of Railroad Avenue with north and south branches at docks and landing steps. The Chamber of Commerce committee on city affairs endorsed the proposal and recommended its approval. A comfort station near the foot of Martin Avenue was also recommended.

Thomson Chamber of Commercee Marton

Wells Sues For Money Paid In Faulty Stock Purchases

Napoleon Wells files in the superior court to recover 150 dollars from F X Walton company for stock bought as Alice of Wonder and Trotter. He alleges fraud and misrepresentation by the broker who promised the mines were valuable but the issues had not progressed beyond prospecting.

Napoleon Wells Superior Court F. X Waltton Company Nevada Times Wells Alice of Wonder Trotter Eige

Chess Craze Spreads at University of Washington

The University of Washington adds chess to athletic study with a formal match between students and the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity. All players use one board with 24 hours per move, allowing consultation of Hoyle and authoritative guides to avoid hasty errors.

The University of Washington

Judge Refuses Writ of Habeas Corpus for Chinaman

Judge Hanford in federal court refused Charley Mark a Chinaman the writ of habeas corpus alleging unlawful detention at Sumas detention house. He held the matter not within federal jurisdiction until other means are exhausted and declined to interfere with immigration examinations. Mark had returned from China on a passport whose validity was questioned and has been detained since.

Hanford Charley Mark Sumas Fere China

Confession of Weatherford in Dames Murder Reported

The Charlies Weatherford confession to murdering Fred Dames years ago is reported with details that a Samas justice of the peace heard the admission while Weatherford claims innocence. Police deny a formal confession and observers question Weatherford's sanity.

Famous oil town 18 being destroyed

A United Press dispatch from Sour Lake Texas reports a long distance warning as the famous oil town of Sour Lake is being destroyed. The associated hotel and rail information and business have already been demolished.

Pal United Press Tex Sour Lake

Danish Sports Figure Dan Pom Dies Quietly

Report from Copenhagen dated January 14 notes the death of Dan Pom, a prominent figure in modern Danish sports, with details sparse and no further biographical data available in the fragment.

Copenhagen

Highwaymen Hold Up U S Mail Wagon Near City

Two highwaymen robbed a U S mail wagon in Marysville California near the marshal’s home seizing 500 dollars in coin. They beat the driver KR W Harwood nearly to death and escaped with the loot as dawn broke.

Marysville Cal U. S KR. W. Harwood

Photography at the U Course Planned at University

A new photography course may start at the University of Washington in February pending President Kane's approval. The chemistry department will run it with Prof. J. W. Brandel in charge. It includes one lecture and one laboratory period weekly.

University of Washington Kane Department of Chemistry J. W. Brandel

Fisk Renominated as Postmaster at Washington

Postmaster General Meyer announced the renomination of Jan Q. as postmaster of San Francisco by President Roosevelt. The Senate will not be asked to confirm until outstanding charges are resolved.

United Press Washington Jan Q ‘Errink Roosevelt Meyer Senate

Solicitor Arrest Highlights Local Real Estate Larceny Case

A solicitor named Asilement, formerly with Commonwealth Realty of Firet and Cherry, was arrested on a larceny by embezzlement charge. Police allege he collected installments after leaving the firm, falsely claiming to still represent the company.

Asilement Clement Conmonwealth Realty Company Firet Avod Cherry

Bitter controversy on in Wako Hoe Idaho

State Auditor Robert Hragan petitions the Idaho Supreme Court for a writ to bar Gov Gooding Secretary of State Lansdon and Attorney General Gu Reet from interfering with his office. The board refused to endorse salary warrants for Bragaw’s wife and son, tied to the office’s finances amid a feud with Gooding.

United Press Hoe Idaho Jan. M Robert 8. Hragan Supreme Court Gov. Gooding Lansdon Gu Reet State Board of Examiners Board of Examiners Bragaw

California Safe Deport Trust picks permanent receiver

Jude Coffey announced the selection of a permanent receiver for the California Safe Deport & Trust company. He did not state whether he had chosen one. Many interested persons remained in and about the court, but Coffey did not mention the bank case during the session.

San Francisco Jude Coffey Calfornia Safe Deport & Trust Company Coffey

Central Labor Council to hear AFL delegate report

The Central Labor Council will meet tomorrow night to hear the report of State Delegate CC C Young who attended the American Federation of Labor convention in Norfolk Virginia in December.

Central Labor Council CC. C. Young American Federation of Labor Norfolk

National Wool Growers Meet Opens in Helena Montana

The forty fourth annual convention of the National Wool Growers Association opened in Helena Montana with Dr J M Witeen of Wyoming presiding and Governor Toole delivering the welcome. About five hundred delegates attended the opening and four hundred more were expected. George Metcalf of Wyoming spoke for the association while J G Pickett and the Commercial Club addressed the gathering as weather remained fine and Wyoming sent a special train to the event.

Helena Mont National Wool Growers Association J. M. Witeen Wyoming Governor Toole Montana J. G. Pickett George Metcalf Cit!iens

Merchants Marine League meeting report read to chamber

Congressman Wil K temphrey attended the Merchants Marine League meeting in Cleveland on December 21 and a report was read to the Chamber of Commerce this afternoon.

Wil K. Temphrey Merchants’ Marine League Cleveland Chamber of Commerce

Santa Clara Arrives After Gales Forenoon Sail South

The steamer Santa Clara docked in the forenoon at Westward Alaska after breaching gales and forced retreat from the ocean route. It had sailed from Seward Valdes and other ports but was pushed south by strong winds.

Santa Clara Seward Valdes Alaska

Wood opens semiannual bids for harbor steamer Cartwright repair

Ma Wood the local quartermaster opened bids for repairs to the harbor steamer Cartwright. Bids were not scheduled for today and the winning bidder will be announced tomorrow. Visscher out on bail. Wil Visscher of Chicago, noted writer, released on $1500 bond after shooting Officer Ditton. Becker fails to arrive. court postponed.

Ma. Wood Cartwright

Man Runs Miles to Save on Tailored Trousers at McGregor Shop

A shopper hurries to McGregor and Elliott at 106 Cherry Street to buy regular trousers marked 15, 16 and 17 dollars for 10 dollars. The speedy trip highlights a discount event offering substantial savings on men's pants.

McGregor & Elliott's Cherry St

Fire destroys historic Parker hotel in Went erwav and Broad

The old Parker hotel on Went erwav and Broad streets burned yesterday afternoon. The blaze followed a notorious struggle in which Sheriff Cudihee subdued the fugitive Blank after a pistol fight that left three bullet holes in the walls. Blank was later killed by Deputy Shepie in Auburn.

Parker Hotel Wenterwav Cudihee Hie Tom Ponyallop

Irondale Steel Company Plans Major Seattle Area Plant

Arrangements completed for the Irondale Steel company incorporation with papers to be filed today. The plans call for large furnaces near Seattle and expansion at Irondale near Port Townsend, with construction this summer and a 1 000 000 dollar expenditure. Local men appear to run the project though reports say Pittsboro and Boston operators back the scheme.

Irondale Steel Company Seattle Irondale Port Townend

Local Names List of Residents and Ages in Seattle and Nearby Areas

A fragmented roster lists numerous individuals with ages and paired locations across Seattle, Portland, Georgetown, Los Angeles and other regions. Names include Miyamoto, McMurray, Niwaemiurea, Yamada, Murkowski, Coons, Schaits, McGrath, Lawrence, Simmons, Munson, Losaner, Mehinger, Kraemer, Walters, De Rochie, Hoffmeier, Graham, and others with ages ranging from 1 to 66 and multiple Seattle ties.

SB. Miyamoto McMurray Hilde Niwaemiurea Japan Vamade O'irten Murateeri H. Yamada Heilevue Chiyoki Watamabe Jacob Murkoweki Quamelaw Josephine Murkowski Knamelaw W. W. Coons Amore Schaits Seattle Skykomiah Katherine Graham

Nome Victory In Alaska Race Reveals Tale Of Nome

Nome secured a notable win as Alaska's racing season unfolded with a large crew and a series of anticipated outings. The event highlighted key participants and a strong turnout, signaling momentum for the Nome athletic circuit.

Harvard Star Barry Woodruff to Address Washington Students

Barry Woodruff, leading man of the Brown of Harvard company, a Harvard man, will address an assembly of University of Washington students on Wednesday. The college play attracting much attention, and Friday night a large turnout will attend the Moore theatre to see the production.

Barry Woodruff Brown Harvard Iil University of

Calhoun Bribery Trial Postponed Again

In Ban Ancieco on January 14 Patrick Calhoun accused of bribing supervisors to pass the overhead trolley franchise had his trial postponed at the prosecution's request. The case was set for Monday but District Attorney Langdon could not say when it would actually be called for trial.

United Press BAN Ancieco Patrick Calhoun Langdon

Barn Yard Circus and Other Classic Tales

Reader-friendly catalog entry listing titles including Barn Yard Circus Old Mother Hubbard Five Little Pigs and Second Floor as a grouped set of children's stories and picture selections.

Barn Yard Circus Jack

Petition Against Improvement Sparks Market Debate

Proposals to widen and regrade a street to improve it as a through thoroughfare face petitions from market interests claiming the change would destroy the public market. The council has passed a resolution and the matter awaits the city engineer, with market owners resisting a move to a free public market at a new location.

Tg Coun Cil Anxios

MecGarva Divorce Suit Filed Over Desertion

Grad MecGarva sues for divorce from Andrew MecGarva alleging desertion and abandonment with an infant. The suit was filed in the superior court seeking a dissolution of the marriage.

s@jQ Stitute Grad MecGarva Andrew MecGarva

Classified kitchen ware price list itemization

A dense list of vintage kitchenware and hardware items with assorted prices. Includes washtubs copper boilers lids kettles saucepans dishpans milk pails and related yard goods with varying measurements and cents pricing across multiple line items. The fragment resembles a catalog or sale page from a bygone era.

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