24 Jan 1907
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1907
Page
1
Reporting from New York on January 2 the Thaw trial progressed with juror selection stretching into the afternoon. Evelyn Nesbitt Thaw appeared strained and tearful as state lawyers questioned potential jurors while family observers showed mixed emotions as new jurors were seated.
The trial proceeds with multiple expert witnesses testifying on insanity in the Thompson case. Dr. Tecoma and Dr. Reid provide state-backed opinions while Dr. Dewey and Dr. Shaver contribute testimony supporting the state. The defense awaits the final address as proceedings continue amid Will Thompson’s potential illness.
The motion notes the case is at the discretion of Attorney Miller and officials hope the matter reaches the jury by Saturday, with continued effort to achieve this outcome.
The House committee on naval affairs recommended building a first class battleship of at least 20 000 tons with a cost of 10 000 000 dollars. This is in addition to last year’s authorization. Two destroyers costing 4 000 000 dollars are also favored.
Godfrey Chelander special commissioner reports to Henry Reed on a $100,000 Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition appropriation bid in Wisconsin legislation. He notes Senator Calhoun and Commissioner Edmond Meany pushing the measure while New York might provide up to $125,000 or more, per State Senator Grady.
Fr. R. Peterson, gardener, charged with writing a threatening letter to C. Wiedel and alleged to have declared intent to kill three Wiedel family members, was released by police this afternoon. Detective Tennant led the investigation.
A concert of note will be given at the Grand on Sunday afternoon. The program features a large orchestra with 66 violins three organs and two grand pianos. Nicholas Oecene malo, a local artist, leads the performance and has appeared before European royalty.
Reports describe rough weather and high seas during a southbound journey. J H Rogers, general traffic manager of the White Pass and Yukon Route, was among the passengers. A bill was introduced in Springfield to grant women voting and board rights in elections.
Ronson A Alger longtime Michigan figure and former governor dies in Washington D C after a long illness heart failure at his home in the capital He served as secretary of war briefly and later sat in the U S Senate his career included lumber mining and railroad investments The death ends a prominent era in Detroit and Michigan politics with a funeral scheduled tomorrow for Myra S Ole Kirkland caretaker in charge
A dispute over a woman led Charles Jacklin and O A Anderson to a violent clash with an axe handle in Westery Bell last night. Anderson suffered severe bruises to the back of the head and left temple before the weapon was wrested from him. A warrant for arrest charging assault has been issued and witness Lilian Whitney will appear against Jacklin.
Hazen Blackwell and the Hazel Blackwell company sue Great Northern Railway for 45000 in damages tied to a tunnel under Fourth Avenue near the Lincoln Hotel. They claim repairs total 60066 and that ongoing construction caused cracking and fear of collapse, leaving the hotel nearly deserted.
Acting Assistant Fire Chief W J Hodder was struck by Cable Car No 46 on Madison Street near First Avenue while responding to a fire at Louch Augustine company grocers. He escaped with minor injuries. the blaze, started by a tar bucket, was put out by chemicals inside the building.
A bill introduced in Springfield on January 24 proposes abolishing the grand jury and gives the state's attorney authority to proceed by information. It requires a preliminary hearing before a justice unless the accused is a fugitive, a corporation, or waives the hearing.
A flat-bottom skiff named Crab fisher owned by Fraid of the Cap and Sit in the Shade was repainted on the sandepit this morning. The event featured an elaborate program with a speech by Big Loaf Around on relations of the Long Plea to the Smash, a song by Mary Raise a Row, and a finale dow fight. Attendees included Rare- Jim and Mary Shvexeth the Dark.
President sends a message urging passage of four insurance laws in the District of Columbia. He proposes creating a centralized insurance bureau within the Department of Commerce to oversee an orderly system of coverage and regulation.
Police track a clever eastern forger believed to have cashed 14 checks in Cleveland Buffalo New York and San Francisco. A Chicago firm warns it has no account with him while Seattle Los Angeles Tacoma Portland are alerted as the suspect moves westward.
Chief Wopgrene faced a habeas corpus hearing this morning to justify detaining T. Kattoka in the city jail without charge. The complaint filed in superior court states the arrest occurred January 21 with bail set for appearance.
A Washington state legislative probe questions former Railroad Commissioner John McMillin amid findings of high salaries, travel, and clerical costs. The inquiry, led by Sen Paulhamus and Rep Dickson, reviews $18,403 in commissioner salaries, $16,614 for experts, and other expenditures including clerks and clipping services.
The Blue Funnel steamer Tydeus from Liverpool reached Victoria this morning reporting 18 men picked up in a dory from the Kwama Maru after two weeks adrift at sea. No further details were given and the Tydeus is expected to dock tomorrow forenoon.
Reverend Samuel Kirkwood, 30, pastor of the Presbyterian church at Interbay, died suddenly at his sister’s residence after falling ill with grip. He had led the church for over a year and a half, rebuilding attendance. The body was sent to Butterworth & Bone for funeral arrangements. He is survived by his wife, a sister, and brother W. W. Kirk, a Seattle financier.
Shingle mills plan a February reopening with about 60 percent expected to resume production. Of 16 million shingles, roughly 4 million reach eastern markets where demand far outstrips supply. Eastern dealers offer inducements that push prices above prior levels, but shipping bottlenecks prevent fulfilling orders.
Miss Nethersole orders strict stage discipline at the Grand tonight and every night. Patrons must be seated by 8 o clock or risk being held for the first act. Matinee curtains rise sharply at 2 o clock with the same rule enforced.
Gus Erickson a shoemaker was arrested on charges of stealing suitcases and clothing from lodging houses across the city. Police had sought the suspect for several days and completed the arrest after a manhunt.
A U S district jury awarded Mrs. A Kerwood of Ballard $1500 against the Great Northern Railway for damages from a wreck near Shelton last April. Judge Hanford called the trial one of the most remarkable he had given a jury. The railroad used Mrs. T Carrey, a Kerwood visitor, as a detective to probe Mrs. Kerwood after the accident, with testimony from her and a railroad claim agent husband reducing the verdict.
W. A. Richardson, a steamboat worker, is charged with burglarizing five rooms in the old Washington hotel Beconday and Virginia street. He was arrested at his lakeside cottage after a night on Pier 4, with prior drunkenness arrests noted.
Spokane Mayor Floyd Daggett and Inland Empire metropolis chief executive Mayor Moore met at noon in Seattle for a nonpartisan lunch at the Butler. Both Democrats, they stressed politics were eschewed during the gathering.
J L Gray once a wealthy North Dakota grain raiser and Chicago produce house manager is found starving in a North Seattle lodging house. He and his two sons endured three days without food during a cold snap, with Gray unable to work after health decline and a fall. Armours Packing Company and the Charity Organization Society are notified of his plight and aid is expected.
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