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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1907
Page
5
The Kingston coverage reports widespread public anger over Governor Swettenham’s silence on the Davis incident. Calls grow for explanation and possible recall by Britain, as citizens and officials clash over the governor’s handling.
A cook named Harry Ward died in a snowslide at the Devlin mine in Kootenay country. The bunkhouse was buried under several feet of snow, but the other miners escaped unhurt. Ward leaves a family in England.
Fragmentary report from Wash Jan 23 notes a rescue effort near ice floes. It mentions owners arriving, a $1,000 amount insured, and authorities after a dispute with a sheriff pending a decision. The garbled wording limits precise details.
In Westward Alaska a ship from Ellamar carries ore to Nome. Jeannie Van and two others are noted as the first to traverse the trail from Pieters to Bernard, with letters from residents along the route indicating mailings in Scat.
Fragmentary OCR item noting a Weedhouse related matter near ME University and Pheoe in MW and Ind locales with unclear meaning. Contains names and places unreadable due to damage.
A notable official conducts his first wedding ceremony with solemnity. The event marks a budding transition for the judge as he fulfills a new ceremonial duty despite being new to the role.
Abel filed a $71,000 claim against the Admiralty Tug boat company in U S court on behalf of Kirchines and Sandersen owners of the schooner Robert Searles. The complaint states the Robert Searles ran aground near the bay entrance while being towed out of Salmon bay by the tug Delphin and Magic, causing major damage before Commissioner A C Bowman.
Adoreh Behrens sold the southwest corner of Eighth Ave and Seneca to W. Forrest for 60008. Rotert BR Werk sold a Smiths Cove lot to J. Co. McMillan for 24400. G. & Harmon sold the southeast corner of Sintoeeth Ave and Washington St to W. & Lewie for 12000. Timothy Croft sold the northeast corner of Pan Ama and Harrison to John Kalem for 16009.
Delaval Beresford’s death sparks a Mexican estate dispute as Flora Wolf, a longtime companion described as his wife, claims the widow’s share under Mexican law. She seeks recognition in U S courts while presenting ranch holdings in Canada and the United States as part of the vast estate once linked to the late aristocrat.
The district court granted a temporary injunction stopping a proposed 66.9 million dollar stock issue by the Great Northern. The banked plan to issue stock is postponed indefinitely and the road will seek a supreme court ruling. The decision signals state authority to curb open stock practices by railroad companies.
In Walla Walla Washington on January 1 reports say an ice gorge seven miles above Pasco threatens the railroad bridge if the chimeok continues. No boats are running though the channel is nearly clear. boats are expected to resume daily once conditions improve.
The Grand presents Sergeant Kitty with Helen Byron in a comic operatic bill and Sapho with Olga Nethersele tomorrow night. Friday and Saturday showings including The Second Mia Tanquary and Adrienne Lecouvier. Seattle offerings include Yon Yonson at the King and Cripple Creek next Sunday. May Makes Hit Nell Gwynn shines at Lois theater with star May. Star theater highlights Cain's trained dogs and Edith Talbot troupe.
Members express concern that the association should invest funds in real estate only. Chas Osner serves as secretary of the German Buildings Savings and Loan Association, located at 616 Bailey Building, who invites discussion on the matter.
Tonight through the week with matinees Thursday and Saturday. David Krattstrom stars as Ton in a Swede persona. the production billed as a fiery reel with Fimen Pure.
The committees for the Robert Burns anniversary concert at the Grand announced last night a full program. Mins Fr Walker A Meltne and the Henderson brothers from Victoria were secured as performers. Madame Clary Mrs Lemmell a soloist and Arthur Calder will tell Beotlah stories with Rev Alfred Martin contributing.
The New York State society will meet Friday evening at the Chamber of Commerce with Mr. and Mrs. Medfooy hosting. An interesting program is planned and Professor Meany in New York is drawing attention to the Alaska-Yukon-Paris exposition. The New York Evening Post ran a half column interview with Meany on the subject.
Officials of the Cocks and Waik ere union announced the death of Joseph F. Hennensky in Los Angeles California. The notice provides a brief obituary outline for union records.
Fragmentary OCR notes show Hemensky connected to a local matter with a copy of a message posted at the Labor Temple. Semensky, formerly a resident, is referenced in the unclear text.
Henry Casey, 16, clarified as not F. A. Casey's son after a Browd way and Pike 1 collision. The youth, an expert Toachimait, built the automobile fully, and Casey’s father is reported dead.
A. W. Archer filed suit yesterday seeking a restraining order against L. M. Wood of his neighborhood, alleging repeated harassment and threats. The case seeks court protection and a defined ci vil remedy.
The Mest Pree charec reports Dr Alfred W Martin received an 80 offer from the Non ectarion Bowiery of New York for a soviate lecturer post. Martin will consider it but likely remain in Seattle through the current month. Also notes that good plumbing is crucial in modern house building as per G Hi Brown Plumbing Co at 221 Pine Street.
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