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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1908
Page
7
United Press reports persistent rumors in Nevada that Gov John Sparks was intoxicated when he signed a call for troops. The tale sparked debate in Carson and a Sparks faction bid to unseat him, dismissed as false by officials.
The city party outlines a plan to appoint election judges and inspectors for ward precincts ahead of the primary. Nonpartisan groups have held meetings to choose officers, while Republicans rely on the King County Republican Club to select precinct officials. Final appointments occur next Monday night.
Judge Morris noted a trend toward attorneys demanding fees equal to the administrator in big estates. The case involving the estate of L. Jacobsen raised whether attorneys should receive the same percentage as the administrator, prompting discussion of whether current practice may be excessive as estates grow in value.
W T Gideon files suit in a district court over damages after a friend borrowed his auto and headed for suburbia. The auto struck a dirt bank, causing $10 tow costs and $160 repair bills. The plaintiff seeks recovery from Cunningham, who allegedly drove off with the car.
Bessie Conte of Reno Nevada an 18 year old once bright and popular left home after secret marriage to Conley a Copper Nev man. She followed him to Ogden Utah where she was married and beaten by him a month later then lived with a drug clerk in Salt Lake City. Ten days ago she died in a gas jet tragedy ending a life marked by forbidden love and despair.
Langham January reports a Blaine banker, Mathis, vanished after a bank crisis at the Exchange bank. He allegedly forged school bonds and attempted transfers, with about 600 in deposits recovered and a receiver to be sought.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe an event in a city on January 16 involving a person named Pete and vague references to eating by a group described as liners or invaders. Unable to extract clear identities or location details from the garbled text.
A public notice warns of a business closing filed on January 16 by authorities. The document cites a failure to meet state requirements and potential penalties. Details remain unclear due to OCR errors but indicate regulatory action against a local firm.
Fragmentary text describes a voyage from Seattle to Viedivamok with contraband of war. Mentions names like Tecoma and possible marital reference. Readable facts are minimal. core event concerns a wartime transport and missing details.
In Cleveland a reforming police court under Chief Kohler and Judges Levine and McGannon ends workhouse sentences for first offenses. Prisoners may be paroled with weekly reports. officers use discretion, issuing reprimands or arrests as cases warrant. Dockets show more reprimands and few complaints of laxity.
A judge sentences only two prisoners while many are paroled or released with advice. A man charged with cherry conduct is released on tacit parole after reporting weekly. another case involves failure to provide for family and is postponed until the wife can testify. The judge urges minimizing workhouse use to help families.
Helena reports Moe Mont and C. T. Johnson sparked a sensation at a National Wheat Growers meeting. The dispute centers on a reading that would force convention support for federal land administration. The report is due later today.
Frankfort Kentucky United Press reports a stalled senatorial race on January 16 with Heckham Soonauas leading at 66 votes and Bradley at 4 votes on the third ballot.
United Press reports Mrs Cashike Jacobson, wife of a cement magnate, prepared orange juice laced with prussic acid and gave it to her two children aged 7 years and 18 months before drinking the poison herself. A servant found the three bodies.
A sluggish opening on the New York market shows most leading stocks falling, with Northern Pacific and Missouri Pacific as the only notable gainers, rising about 2 points above yesterday's close while overall money market conditions remain favorable but fail to stem price declines.
Superintendent William Price of the new Irondale Steel company left the city for Pittsburg to finalize the transfer of papers on the plant purchase. James A. Moore, who sold his Irondale interests for 500000 dollars, accompanies him likely to participate in the final deal and arrange for early Seattle works construction.
Roslyn marshal William Galloway asks Roslyn police if a young woman has recently disappeared from the city. A girl matching the description he found in Roslyn had been advertised as missing in Seattle papers a few days ago.
W. B. Foster arrested near Kent on forging a name to a money order was bound over to the federal grand jury by Commissioner Keifer. Unable to meet the $1,000 bail, he was jailed. Postal Inspector Fackus filed the complaint.
Armour Packing company files suit in Judge Carroll's court for 40 dollars claiming attorney Frank B. Weistline collected the money and refuses to turn it over to the packing company.
A garbled transatlantic notice from Kelmaenetad Hungary offers a chance for an American wife to a wealthy nobleman. The letter promises a substantial payment and honors if the match succeeds, with references to an enigmatic prince and a foreign marriage plan.
The court reviewed a deed irregularity where the name M. we. Braith appeared inverted as Margaret M. Smith. The superior court examined whether the misrendered form affected ownership when Dawe’s transfer passed to new holders, seeking clarity on rightful title.
The ARADO ship Misher Tros reports that all cargo aboard the boat Save Aue Cor was destroyed by fire while en route to Nome. The loss is valued at about $6000.
The prompt asks for questions raised by investors regarding the purchase of Union and Southern Pacific stocks. It references Ferme and 16 Pedorel Creevdt Fortges. The text is garbled but implies inquiries about stock acquisitions and related financial considerations.
Former Grilliancy star Mrs Minnie Maddern Fiske returns as Rebecca West in Rosmersholm and surpasses her earlier Teas portrayal. Critics note her rebuke of past mannerisms and credit a brilliant strong, affecting performance. The cast lists and pricing appear in the faded OCR.
A report notes Wasik Ingion being taken into care for her passengers after an incident. The details are unclear due to damaged text but indicate concerns about safety and well being during travel.
Sanitary amusements from baseball to dances were arranged for officers and crew of Rear Admiral Kvann's fleet. German cruiser Hremen's officers failed to participate in yesterday's balance ball prompting chagrin at official remarks by the Hr president. Little evidence supports that Monday night's water men and American trouble was foreign inspired.
The long running legal battle between Annie Russell and George W Miracle resumes in district court. Russell seeks 5000 dollars for assault and battery claiming Miracle beat her in July 1906 at his Hinckley building offices. Miracle counters by alleging Hansell borrowed a diamond ring valued at 225 dollars and did not return it, a separate suit resulting in damages awarded for the loss.
United States army engineers near completion of an extensive system of redoubts and trenches to guard the entrance to San Francisco Bay. Congress authorized the works two years ago and Major C. H McKinantry leads a large draftsmen force in the California district with field surveyors active.
Chicago food markets report hogs 25 000 cattle 10 500 sheep 15 000 prices open five cents lower cattle down ten cents sheep steady. Kansas City notes hogs 19 000 cattle 6 000 sheep 5 000. Omana Neb receipts show hogs 6 000 with incomplete data continuing.
A conference of theater managers in Bellingham resolved to open playhouses next Monday despite a county Sunday closing order. Officials warn all involved will be arrested when houses open to avoid arresting individual actors.
London reports on January 16 that the Bank of Mogland lowered its rate to a new level, signaling the management believes the American money panic has diminished and stability returns to markets.
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