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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1908
Page
1
Mayor Moore vows to reappoint the City Engineer, defending executive powers, removing blame from heads of departments, and insisting on enforcement of laws by the city administration. He rejects opposition as monarchist and urges support from honest, law‑abiding citizens.
Pitt Trimble launched his public campaign for the Republican mayoral nomination with a meeting in Egan's Arcade attended by about 600 people. Former State Senator J. M. Frisk presided as Trimble outlined a clean, businesslike administration and urged taxpayer focus, while local ward committees were named and supporters added to the list.
The Woodland Park District Improvement Club denounces William Murphy and Remsberg for alleged actions to remove Olmstead Brow from Woodland Park and cut park services. They pledge to defeat Murphy and Remsberg in the upcoming primary election, citing the nine ward leaders’ failure to serve residents.
A weather warning was issued this morning covering the southeast area. The alert advises vigilance for winter storms with possible rain and snow, urging residents to monitor updates and take precautions tonight and into the next day.
Cost WD Bimet of the U. S. final corps travels with Sergeant Jane Walden for a winter inspection mission along the Alaeke telegraph line. The journey will cover about 1 100 miles.
A damaged OCR fragment references a February primary and a city area including a river or street name. It mentions a person and a voting location or event but lacks clear names or dates beyond the month. The legible bits imply electoral or civic activity in a local area with unspecified details.
Manager Pantagms of the Lot theatre announces a women’s night on Mondays with 25 cent admission instead of 60, following the idea of a ladies day at the ball game.
A War Department letter to Secretary C. B. Yandell of the Chamber of Commerce states Puget Sound defenses require 5,003,165 dollars, with 2,546,460 dollars from the current year. The list includes Worden, Flagler, Cimmy, and others, detailing various fortifications and projects across the harbor area.
The judgment of Secretary Straus and Commissioner Sargent will determine the acceptance or rejection of the Japanese plan for immigration, transmitted via the American Ambassador in Tokyo. The state department seeks cooperation of Straus and Sargent, believed to know the status of Japanese laborers best. The difficulty is in resolving this question.
An Ohio man offers to substitute for Harry Thaw in the electric chair for 3 million dollars, claiming resemblance and a willingness to accompany Evelyn Thaw to the cell. District Attorney Jerome announces the case will go to the jury, denying defense delays and stressing tight links between Thaw and relatives in asylums. Witnesses including Weber, Moorehouse Lawrence, and Beck testify on Thaw’s conduct and mental state as the trial resumes with recesses for key arrivals.
In Novekstown on January 46 authorities extend the burial deadline to Monday due to delays in identifying the identified body pile. Sixty death certificates have been issued.
In Vancouver Jas 16 United Prema reports the second Japanese suspect was committed for trial in the New Year’s riot with firemen. Two other arrested Japanese were dismissed as not involved. Frost testified he was borne to the ground and held while another cut his nose off, with the charge possibly amended to not riding with intent to maim.
A Washington Post poll shows Democratic House members oppose William Jennings Bryan’s policies, while leaders of commercial bodies in the Northwest urge an end to the lumber and rail rate fight. A meeting in Seattle drafts a letter to Great Northern and Northern Pacific officials, aiming to restore the lumber industry amid widespread idle wages and business paralysis.
A federal jury found former mail carrier Harry H Randall guilty of detaining the United States mails. The offense carries a maximum penalty of a $500 fine or one to two years imprisonment, or both.
Collector W. P. Harper in Puget Sound duties arrives from Port Townsend. He notes exports hold steady while imports have recently fallen, signaling a cooling in inbound goods.
In Olympia on January 16 the Washington Supreme Court ruled on the Thompson appeal. The court upheld the state law requiring that applicants for dental examination and licensure be graduates of a dental college, sustaining the dental board’s refusal to license non graduates.
The Seattle Electric street railway company reported 1807 earnings totaling 2,865,573 dollars with a 2 percent franchise tax to the city amounting to 57,307.46 dollars. A tax balance of 44,201.56 dollars was paid, while past statements could not be located in city records. Major line revenues include Madison time 227,606.75 dollars and Green Lake line 175,237.02 dollars.
Ren Tasaka, a Japanese man accused by HM Hayashi of paying 960 after Yokoo’s murder, denies the charge. Police will seek a confessional statement from Nakayama, awaiting a ten year sentence in Walla Walla. Hayasei, returned from Sacramento, allegedly confessed his role but said Tanaka urged the crime and paid 6 dollars to flee the country.
Dr Donald Murray was yesterday appointed special health officer to oversee sanitary work as contagion has grown and requires special effort to stamp it out.
A complaint has been issued by a prosecuting attorney for the patrons of F M Van Snyders charged with fleecing people in this and other northwestern cities on a fake employment scheme. Snyders has been missing from his quarters in the Hotel Se tick for several days, and police have searched in vain. Joseph Morrigon, an aged pioneer, died suddenly at 11 o'clock this day. Morrigon resided at 70S Way.
Adnie Jones and Aspie Roberts accuse Bob Roberts of desertion by living with an affinity in Paris City after a marriage in 1883. Leora Bellivan also files for divorce from WH Jam Sullivan on grounds of desertion.
Sacramento report says Lee Hoy, president of the Hop Sing Tong, was shot dead by seven men from the King Kong Tong as he left the station with attorney W A Scheller. Six assailants were captured in Oakland as another killing tied to tong feuds unfolds.
Lawton Oklahoma January 16 Dr F D Beauchamp was killed yesterday afternoon in a three way pistol fight at Rock Island depot caused by an old feud. Attorneys John F Thomas and William J Thomas fired on Beauchamp after a past killing involving Charles Thomas. The Thomases surrendered to the sheriff and Beauchamp remains jailed on bond awaiting murder trial.
Seattle confronts a swelling unemployed population with about a thousand men eager to work and only odd jobs available. Wages have fallen to 15 to 70 cents an hour as agencies raise fees, and many homeless seek food and shelter at public bureaus and the police station. City officials, business leaders, and labor groups plan discussions to find housing and employment, with a mayoral area meeting scheduled to address the issue.
A Fifth ward Miller rally is planned in the Acme Building with Mughes presiding as Mr Miller speaks on his platform and mayoral aims. Earlier Miller spoke at Rainier Reach, where a Miller club was formed and officers elected including President W W Bhields and Secretary H S Onstad.
A protest meeting is scheduled for Saturday night at O1F man’s hall to oppose the assessment for extending the Twenty-seventh arc south sewer. Organizers expect a large turnout and a lively gathering.
London dispatches report England fears for Japan's fiscal collapse amid combined political and financial crises. Analysts warn Japan could face a forced default if the mikado cannot enforce a rigid tax regime, risking economic ruin and wider political instability.
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