31 Jan 1907
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1907
Page
1
Will H Thompson in Tacoma argues to spare Chester, urging jurors to see justice beyond fear as spectators sob and vow to uphold the law. He vows not to inflame passions, pledges to seek humane treatment if acquitted.
Wightman expects construction of a Seattle interurban railroad to begin early May with a double-track line linking Tacoma and Seattle. He promises a rapid, richly equipped service including express trains and dining cars, aiming to surpass existing interurban roads and transform city transit.
Police ask for aid locating multiple missing individuals including Wilker Fisher of 226 We pens Howth Bend Ind 4 years missing. John Nash last seen Ridgeway Washington then Seattle. George V Clausen 27 last in Seattle. families request information as father suffers illness and health concerns are cited.
At a board meeting the Beatmen Plumbing and Heating Co. won a heating install for Longfellow School at 4048 dollars and plumbing for 2006 dollars. Beat Heating and Plumbing Co. secured the Green Lake project for 2900 dollars while H Muckles received the Longfellow plumbing contract for 99867 dollars.
Jury selection for the Thaw trial proceeds with nine jurors seated after two were excused. Oscar A. Pink and PF. Steel filled vacancies as jurors are sought, while secrecy surrounds the reason for resuming juror challenges. Deputy Garvan to open for the state, with William Travers Jerome guiding the case. Dr J T Deemer expects testimony about Mrs Thaw’s family mental history.
Olympia date Jan 31 Senator Piper’s four exposition bills went to the house and were referred to the appropriations committee. House passed bills on timber taxation quarry purchase street assessments forest highways and county deposits. Senate debated a judiciary billraiser judges’ salaries while adjourning without action.
Bank clearings for January 1907 show a total of 61,275,915.69 dollars with 1,127,928.51 dollars in excess over the same period last year. An additional figure of 146,387.18 appears as part of the month’s reporting.
After midnight in the lower part of the city Helma Wickman and Newman followed loud voices and money sounds from Tony H Saloon on Firetay near Jackson. They aided arrest of four Poles named Prokay Donik Alex received at police station.
Salvation Army plans a charity concert at the Fifth and Washington street hall tonight to aid the second payment on the fleet of brass bands. Program includes prayers, songs, vocal solos, recitations, violin and piano performances, with Maj. F. W. speech and Adjt. Sloat presiding. Proceeds go to support the organization’s project.
Mrs Ballington-Mooth wife of the commander in chief of the yankbe of America will lecture at the university on Lights and Shadows of Prison Life. Local volunteers prepare for the reception as the distinguished visitor is expected in Seattle tonight.
Premier Stolypin issued a circulated directive to governors and prefects of Russia urging full cooperation with parties as the central factor to settle the labor dispute. The evacuation of Manchuria began today as a Moscow regiment departed.
Snow blocks roads and rails across Ce Europe causing extensive delays. Transport and communications suffer as 18 feet of snow halts movement and wire service experiences interruptions.
The case against B. J. Ward for resisting an officer was postponed. Ward, arrested in Gedegetown, sought a venue change to the police court in this city fearing local justice. Judge Gordon granted a jury trial for the defendant.
The city comptroller begins to receive bids from bond buyers nationwide in response to his circular for the purchase of Seattle bonds. Bids will be opened at city hall at 12 o clock noon on February 9.
Commissioner Clark Nett fell ill again and hospitalized at home after a relapse of his chronic crippling disease and rheumatism, complicating his condition and preventing official duties.
A poem depicts a grip or microbe visiting a father as an unwelcome companion. It describes symptoms to expect such as pain, feverish chills, aching bones, and a pale, pale face while urging the man to greet the guest and carry on with a smile.
Minnie Patterson, heroine of the Cape Beale wreck near Coloma, sends thanks for a relief gift of 485 dollars raised by Seattle steamship companies. W T Seted, secretary of the Merchants' Exchange, received her letter this morning acknowledging the aid.
Mrs Bair of 31 Pike street reports a woman thief snatched her umbrella as she bent to recover it from the street. The robber dashed toward a Capitol Mill car and disappeared. Mrs Bair notified the police.
Charles Peterson alias Charlies Ertekeon and John Bogatrom were moved to county jail after forgery arrests on January 29 by Officers Nash and Peterson. An information filed by C L Christy, proprietor, accuses them of passing a worthless $32 check drawn on the Bank of California. A bankbook of checks was found in their room, suggesting an ongoing check drawing scheme.
Vancouver dispatch reports Captain John Healy and his party have sent advices from Dawson on January 31. They began the first survey of the trans Alaska Siberian railway toward the源 White river, detailing progress and logistical notes.
William Crump, one of America's leading olive growers, died at his Acampo home last night. He left a large estate.
Joseph Kirkland died in a fire started in his own bedroom at a Berkeley California hotel on January 31. The blaze occurred this morning and the man was smothered before help could reach him.
In an Olympia address to the legislature on January 31, Railroad Commissioner Fairchild said the current commission bill lacks teeth. He recalled urging an effective, improved measure after Governor Mead asked for his advice, noting the law is excellent but full of holes that railroad attorneys are exploiting.
A letter to Chief Wappenstein from a local shingle dealer praises Officer Alvey for cuffing boys in Capitol Hill and calls for more action. The writer describes 14 to 16 year olds in sweaters with a C on the front stealing from a bakery delivery wagon and hurling insults at residents. The letter and other sentiments will be forwarded to the civil service commission for the Alvey inquiry.
The park board outlines elaborate plans for Lincoln park improvements including a field house costing about 5000 dollars. An estimated total expenditure near 9882 dollars covers excavation eight foot walks shrubs and playground features. The water department commits 6000 dollars toward the grounds project.
The National Bank of Commerce, a leading northwest institution, will tomorrow open a savings department. The new unit will be run by competent banking men.
Judge Albertson fixed February 21 as the date for the final hearing on settlement of the Sullivan estate accounts. Ter rence O'Brien, administrator, submitted the final account of the estate for review.
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