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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1907

Page

7

Rescued in Alaska After Long Struggle for Food

A starving party near Yakataga, Alaska, endured months of hardship after attempting a crossing of the Yatutat glacier. They survived on sparse rations until relief steamer Rush arrived, delivering provisions to the stranded group and enabling five survivors to be brought to Juneau for further transport south to Seattle.

Alaska Reah Yakelasa Yatutat Bay Batt Sitka Valdez Vakataga Yatutat Yakataga Juneau Seattle

Messenger Boys Face Reform School After Guilty Pleas

In Washington a judge sentenced several teenage messenger boys to reform school after pleading guilty to using and distributing drugs among peers. A druggist received a fine for related charges. The case, overseen by Judge Gorton, involved youths as young as 15 who admitted involvement in distributing the substance.

Murry Messenger Washington Judge Gorton Art Ome Wee Reform Prater

Fever and Diphtheria Epidemic in Chicago

Telegraph dispatch from January 17 reports fever and diphtheria tuberculosis epidemics worsening in Chicago. Hospitals and clinics strain as cases rise. authorities warn residents to seek care and observe health measures.

Chicago

Prest Growers Association Holds Convention Summary

A fragmented report details the Prest Growers Association convention led by President L Smith of Hood River. Officers from districts were announced and remarks addressed by R. Andersen of agriculture commissions, with transport notes and local affiliations noted.

McCarthy Prest L Smith Hood River KR. P. Ober Northern Pacific Ae Wes Convention A. Gras

Great Northern and Northern Pacific Handling Agent Contact

Great Northern Railway and Northern Pacific Express company coordinate with PPB Beidhemen and I Clark for general agent refriger ator service along the Great Northern road.

Great Northern Railway PPB Great Northern Road I & Clark Northern Pacific Express Company

Permit Issued for New $60,000 Building

A permit was granted this morning for the Green trading building to be erected on the west side of Rec onday between Union and Pike ot. It will be brick, five stories, to be occupied by the Bon Marche. T. M Green owns it and William Corner is the architect. The estimated cost is about $66,000.

Green Reconday Union Pike Ot Bon Marche T. M Green Wiliam &. Corner

Inauguration of Governor Cummiss in Des Moines

Des Moines reports Governor Cummiss inaugurated this afternoon after ceremony in the state capitol. Incoming administration pledges to pursue reform and fiscal stability. Governor Cummiss has roots in local politics and will lead state government starting immediately.

Seripes Telegraph Service Des Moines Cummniss Wea

War on Pool Hall Gambling Started By City Police

Corbett and Truast led a raid on Oriental billiard hall at Third Bear Pike Street to crack down on gambling. Four men including Battersby, Derby and Smith were booked on charges then released on recognizance as detectives vow action to halt pool and billiard games. Officers worry boys under 18 gamble heavily, with Arthur Monroe 16 receiving a suspended sentence and Robert Cooper 15 involved. Chief Wappenstein campaigns to bar youths from billiard halls and curb petty gambling.

Arthur Monroe Robert Cooper Se Enea Wappenstein Tita

Fey Appointed Mayor as Streets Chief Debate Rages

Mayor Moore appoints J. Poy ex president of the Carpenters Union as streets superintendent. He may replace M. T. Maloney if courts rule Walters ceased to be chief. Walters and Maloney are praised for conduct amid the dispute and no regrets are felt by either.

Moore J. Poy Carpenters’ Union M. T. Maloney Maloney Walters

Labor groups push election day holiday reform

Loon antowa amends by laws to make election days holidays. The move follows a resolution adopted at the state convention of the American Federation of Labor in Hellingham on January 2. Leaders expect a fuller labor vote at elections.

Loon! Antowa American Federation of Labor Hellingham

Multiple Seattle area obituaries outline local deaths

Patrick Shea aged 1 died at 916 King Street yesterday. Collins Bros. handle funeral arrangements. Sarah A. Durkin aged 80 long time West Seattle resident died at home. Funeral services were at Our Lady of Good Help Church with interment at Calvary Cemetery. Barney Duffy died in Issaquah age 62 bachelor. funeral at Our Lady of Good Help. Martha K E Strain sister of J J Hiatt Beattie died at 144 Twentythird Ave. Alice Horton wife of James D Horton died at 123 Seventh Ave North aged 30 native of Indiana. Butterworth & Sons in charge of arrangements.

Patrick Shea King St. Yeater Day Collins Broa Sarah A. Durkin Weat Seattle Our Lady of Good Help Church Calvary Cemetery Colline Broa Barney Duffy Issaquah Our Lady of Good Help Martha KE. Strain J. J. Hiatt Beattie Bitterworth Alice Horton James D. Horton Av. N

Seattle Electric power cut leaves system largely idle

Owing to power shortages, Seattle Electric runs at minimal service with Snoqualmie power supplementing the grid this morning. The James St. cable line was down for several hours due to a water feed issue and the Interurban ran cars only every two hours on key routes.

Electron Seattle Rietric Company Snoqualmie Oven Simueae 2 James St Ee Sete Stes Tasemane Reaton

Engines collide kill two train crew in Butte Montana

Two Great Northern engines of the Boston and Montana line crashed on a curve near Butte Montana. Engineer A P Dilmann and fireman G M Hollaman died in the wreck. The other engine crew escaped by jumping.

Berippe Telegraph Service Butte Mont Great Pallesaya Boston

Death of Charles P Berger Crushed By Heavy Load

Charles P Berger a laborer died after a heavy load crushed him at Derety near Thirty-sixth and Heat Jobat. Deputy coroner's investigation followed. His body was taken to Bonny Watson morgue. Relatives said to live in Worchester, Massachusetts. He boarded at a city lodging house whose room is missing.

Charles P. Berger Mr. Dorety Berger Bonny -Watson Worcenter Masa

Wives of Governor Aid Pardoning of Woman Prisoner

Lillie, wife of a David City rancher, received a gubernatorial pardon for a female inmate after a lengthy petition. The prisoner, jailed for a crime tied to a $4,000 theft, has long maintained innocence. Mrs. Lillie, 87, a former dressmaker, supported the plea with a pardon request from her son’s delegation.

Lillie Mis

British Ship Ig “v” S TM mses FINED for piecemeal seizure

Seaman William Behmidt, 17, from Hamburg, caused a disturbance aboard the British ship Olivehand in Ceamopolian waters. He required four men to restrain him and was placed in a padlocked cell at Bellacoom under special guard. Detention at Port Townsend awaits presentation to the British council at Victoria BC.

Wiliam Behmidt Schmidt Hamburg Germany Port Townsend Victera

Melody Choir Petition Seeks Administrator in Superior Court

A petition filed this morning names Mra. M. Choir ap Saeed as administrator for Melody Choir's estate, asking Rev. W. G. Jones to also be appointed. Judge Yakey appointed Everett Smith as administrator after the hearing.

Melody Choir Mra. M. Choir Ap Saeed Ant Sane SS Ee W. G. Jones Everett Smith Yakey

Kerwood suit against Great Northern Railroad set for trial

The jury convened in federal court this afternoon to hear Elmer E. and Lillian Kerwood of Ballard sue the Great Northern Railroad for 50000 dollars over injuries Lillian suffered in a wreck at Sheldon station several months ago.

Elmer E Lillian Kerwood Ballard Great Northern Railroad Sheldon Station

William Drew Divorced After Six Month Term

William Drew, noted for prior offenses, was morning divorced from his wife Mrs. Jeaste Drew by Superior Judge Yakey. The complaint cites idleness drunkenness profaneness and dissipation as grounds.

William Drew Columbia Jeaste Drew Yakey

Reward Offered in Dr Johnson Murder in Seattle

Acting Chief Grute macher of Portland reports to Seattle police that relatives of Dr Phillip E Johnson posted a $1000 reward for the arrest and conviction of the killer of Dr Johnson in Seattle on January 7.

Grutemacher Portland Ore Seattle Phillip E. Johnson Dr. Johnson

Jury Awards Architect Gould 4300 From Property Owner

A jury in a United States court late yesterday afternoon awarded architect A Warren Gould four thousand three hundred dollars in compensation for drawing a plane for Henry, a large city property owner, who refused payment.

United States A. Warren Gould Henry

Jefferson Sails to Alaska with Passenger Gear

The steamer Jefferson of the Alaska Steamship Company sails tonight for Alaska carrying a passenger list and cargo gear. The vessel’s crew is installing a commission, and it will be the first ship on the Alaska route to tie off for fuel during the journey.

Jefferson Alaska Steamship Company Alaska Seattle

Charity Ball Planned for Mouse of Good Shepherd

The committee announces a charity ball at Chrietensel's Broadway hall on February 11 with a single ticket price of 2 dollars per couple covering admission and supper. Patronesses include Mrs J D Parrell Mrs Edmund Bowden Mrs George Danworth Mrs A Fortuis Mrs Henry Fuhrman Mrs James B Galbraith Mrs J A Mathes Mrs Phillip F Kelley Mrs Daniel Kelleher Mrs George Kittinger Mrs Frank McDermott Mrs William Pigott Mrs MH Reynolds Mrs Wm A Shannon Mrs J Sullivan Mrs G P Weston Mrs John L Wilson Mrs John Colina Mrs Samuel Crawford Mrs James D Hoge Jr Mrs F K Brreve Mrs Hervey Lindley Mrs J Pord and Mrs George M Stewart.

Mouse of Good Shepard Chrietensel Broadway Hall J. D Parrell Mee Edmund Bowden George Danworth A. Fortiouis Henry Fuhrman James B Galbraith J. A. Mathes Phillip F. Kelley Daniel Kelleher George Kittinger Frank McDermoett William Pigott Reynolda Wm. A. Shannon J. Sullivan G. P. Weston Johnl. Wilson John Colina Samuel Crawford James D. Hoge, Jr K. Brreve Hervey Lindley J. ©. Pord George M. Stewart

Savings Offer Urges Immediate Action

The message argues you should start a savings amount now to prepare for future money needs and not delay due to doubts about paying. It emphasizes urgency and suggests joining a savings plan.

River rises rapidly as rains continue in Packersburg

A report from Packersburg says the river is rising nearly three inches an hour with no signs of stopping. More rain is forecast and hundreds have already lost homes. Michael Prosoloaki and family, detained by U S immigration officers, are to be reported to Canada due to illegal entry.

Goripps Special Service Cincinnati Otto Packersburg Michael Prosoloaki United States Tmmion Canada

Railroad Case 18 Up Wheat Tariff Injunction

In federal court the injunction action by the O BR N railroad against the Washington railroad commission proceeds over the wheat rate tariff dispute. The case title centers on the rail line challenge to tariff rates and regulatory authority.

O. BR. @ N. railroad Washington Railroad Commission Arie Fng

Make Money by Saving Your Dollars with a Trusted Bank

A persuasive appeal urges readers to start saving, arguing money works harder when invested. It touts the Scandinavian American Bank as a safe, conservative guardian of deposits with strong protections for depositors and branches in Tacoma. It encourages weekly savings and offers mail deposits for convenience.

Hank Tacoma

Bank listed Seattle address in Alaska building notice

The Scandinavian-American Bank is identified with the Alaska Building in Seattle, U S A, as listed in the OCR fragment. No further context or actions are provided in the readable text.

New Corporation Filings List In Olympia

The bulletin records filings including Kirkwood Distillery of Spokane increasing capital stock to 1 000 shares and listing officers, Star Aid Society of Beattie seeking 25 000, Seattle Realty and Improvement Co and Seattle Ore Reduction Co with 25 000 and 1 000 000 respectively, naming involved individuals. A gun retailer ad appears at 1111 First Ave.

Olympia Kirkwood Distillery Company Spokane Star Aid Society of Beattie Coleman RK. Robinson Petter Robinson Paul B. Reed Seattle Realty and Improvement Company of Seattle W. M. Lucas A. B. Crosier Seattle Ore Reduction Company of C. J. Steeple F. Hutchison J. F. Niemann W. T. Armentrong A. &. Severance

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