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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1908
Page
1
A disaster in the city left 168 recovered and up to 200 expected dead after a theatre fire. coroner and undertakers inspect charred remains at a schoolhouse identification center. Dozens of families are affected as identification continues and burials are planned within three days.
The Star reports Mrs Mary Williams sues for divorce from William Williams former club secretary alleging desertion and non support. She seeks alimony of 79 dollars weekly and 560 dollars in attorney fees amid a prior settlement with Mrs Baxman over alienation of affection and property transfers.
E L Good ee of 637 Fourth av. reported an umbrella theft. He obtained a John Doe warrant to arrest the possessor if found, saying it was not raining when the umbrella disappeared and he wants the culprit brought to justice.
A federal jury heard the trial of Harry H. I. who formerly served as a mail carrier and is accused of possessing mail entrusted to him. Verdict expected tonight as jurors weigh the evidence presented this afternoon.
United Press report from January 15 notes plans to try Ruef on all indictments, detailing legal actions and potential scope of charges in a high profile court case.
The trial of Patrick Calhoun will not be taken up and all Reef indictments before Judge Dunne are dismissed. The decision follows Judge Dunne's firm stance against any agreement with the district attorney on granting immunity to Reef and Reef’s determination to testify to nothing, insisting on absolute immunity.
Max Howe, recently arrested for a forged claim from British Columbia, was admitted to the bar this afternoon by U S Commissioner Kiefer who set bail at 2500 dollars.
Milwaukees Jan 15 news notes Kropp a pioneer of Milwaukee and early American souvenir card creator has died at Waldheim um Oconomowoc. He helped spark the fathering of the picture postcard fad in the United States and Germany beginning in 1897. His business grew into a large scale operation producing pictorial cards.
Bank clearings reported for Seattle Tacoma and Portland with totals ranging from 160,974.26 to 768,775.00 dollars. Balances listed include 21,425.00 for Supls and 72,926.00 in balances, with Halaghesee and Halances appearing as marginal items in the records.
A well attended meeting of the Federal union at the Labor Temple last night discussed plans to aid the unemployed in Seattle. Speakers included C. O. Young Frank Cotterill George Harrison F C Moore and others. Texas Alexander proposed a camp for the unemployed and the plan will be revisited at the next regular meeting.
The Tenth Ward Democratic club endorsed Roy Erford for the city party executive post. A dispute arose when J W Kirk protested the club’s choice and the ward later re elected Brleew to represent the ward on the King County Democratic club executive committee.
A party of eight from the Kusko kwim region returns to Seward with news of wintering 200 to 100 men in Innoko and nearby areas. Prospecting on Gaines Creek and upper Kuskokwim shows fair, not spectacular results, with activity by Tanana crews and limited finds. Traveling conditions were difficult as snow was shallow in places and rivers still flowed, hindering passage along Happy river.
Witnesses describe Harry K. Thaw as highly nervous and irrational before the tragedy. Dr. Hora tus C Wood testified about Miss Harriet Thaw’s mental condition, while witnesses from the New York Whist Club and Grand Hotel noted Thaw’s peculiar behavior and tremors on the day of the shooting.
United Press reports Secretary of the Treasury Cortelyou states he has not resigned and has no intention of resigning. The denial comes from Washington amid repeated speculation.
The Nome team defeated Hewton Athletics by 38 to 18 in a clean, fast game last night. Fans were excited by the tight finish as the Noweane Brotherhood squad showed strong offense and defense throughout.
A Seattle area matrimonial notice invites single women to marry a Beattie man offering 4 large Ballard lots, 7 more in Green Lake, a 10 acre ranch near Milltown, and about $900. The bachelor seeks a wife who can cook, mend, and manage inside duties while he handles outside work. He details his age and appearance and plans to relocate to the ranch or build a home on the Ballard or Green Lake property, with the notice running in the Star's matrimonial column.
The message instructs readers to listen for the carrier’s whistle to confirm Star newspaper delivery in their district. If the whistle is not heard or the Star is not received, readers should call Sunset 1050 or Independent 441 and request the circulation department.
The Bremerton Development Company formed by D. K. Himeloch Joseph Himeloch W. D. Newton and A. C. Gunn with 200000 capital has acquired the Ole Son ranch of 106 acres adjoining Bremerton. The land will be divided into 1018 lots to form Navy Yard City and marketed soon. The Ole family had farmed the land for 60 years and preserved waterfront areas.
The preliminary hearing for Wallace E Foster charged by postal inspectors with forging a money order was held before Commissioner James Keifer at 3 o clock today.
A mule, horse and wagon driven by Tom Ransom of Parker Lumber slid from Melrose avenue to Pike street on a rainy afternoon. The team crashed into a basement wall of a hillside apartment building, causing minor damage. The driver escaped injury and joked about the incident.
Chief Wappenstein orders J A Houseman and J L Common to appear as graft allegations surface from Ballard saloonkeepers. Officers reportedly collected overtime fees before annexation. after annexation the fees stopped and Sunday saloons closed. One saloon owner admits lax supervision and the chief warns he will take action regarding a daughter loitering in the saloon.
News from Honolulu reports that planters and business leaders in Hawaii are firing Japanese workers amid fears of U S Japan trouble. An arrival from Honolulu says about 30,000 Japanese are unemployed in the islands.
Portland January 15 The first annual national conclave of the Brotherhood of Owls convened this morning with about 200 delegates from across the United States and Canada in attendance. Grand Executive H L Leavitt of Seattle called the grand lodge to order.
In Skagway Alaska on January 15 a native boy, son of Jimmy Brown, identified as a witch by local Indians, was secreted and starved for about ten days. Rev. McLean rescued him and took him to Haines Mission for care. The boy refused to name those behind the incident, hoping to speak later.
In Rutte Montana on January 15 John Fitzmorrin a 64 year old blind man is jailed after allegedly striking William Baker 60 and continuing to beat him with a cane. The men left the county poorhouse wandering in freezing conditions after an exchange about the Atlantic fleet. Baker died from the altercation.
In Los Angeles on January 15, a jury under Judge Munroe awarded Mrs. May K. Marvin, president of the John H. Reagan chapter, United Daughters of the Confederacy, damages of $1 against Mrs. Lola Fouts for alleged slander. The suit sought $75,000, and the verdict was paid immediately.
Worcester Massachusetts January 15 General Josiah Pickett veteran commander of the Massachusetts twenty fifth during the civil war and famed as the hero of Cola Harter is dead at the age of te years old
Report claims three men from the state university dormitory suffered punitive immersion in a tub by a self styled dorm court after a campus dance without chaperones. Names allegedly include Herman Allen Olaf Caskin and Dell Floyd though the court will not disclose identities.
All city labor unions invited to a joint session tonight to discuss the unemployed issue. The event is led by the Seattle Industrial Union with delegates from all organized labor branches, to be held at J. W. W. Hall on Occidentally.
Government Supervisor Grant expects the new federal building at Third Ave and Union St to be ready for occupancy by June 30. The roof is waterproof, slate work on cement advances, plastering will start in two weeks, followed by interior marble finishings. the structure is about 60 percent complete in value.
United States District Attorney Lima announced in Chicago that Standard Oil of Indiana will be tried next week on the remaining 4000 counts of rebating indictments. Conviction on all counts could lead to fines totaling 80 million dollars, with John D. Rockefeller potentially testifying in Chicago.
The Kentucky society meets Thursday at the Chamber of Commerce to push the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition appropriation. Members will pledge to write to Kentucky's congressional delegation urging favorable votes.
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