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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1907
Page
1
Vice President Charles Warren Fairbanks arrives in Seattle for the Christian Endeavor convention. He declines political questions, praises the city, and participates in a busy program with public receptions, a luncheon, and a ministers’ gathering.
The program spans sunrise prayers at churches and two main venues first Tent Williston and First Presbyterian. Morning sessions feature Citizenship training led by Nicho L. Johnson and talks by Rev. Edwin Hey Delk Rev. Howard J. Grose and others on civic welfare prison reform and allied issues. Noon services at Grand Opera House and a memorial service cap the morning, followed by evening addresses in Tent Williston on Our Country. Notable visitors included Rev. John Pollock and Dean Herbert Willett with discussions on mind training and soul formation. A special Japanese rally shifts venue to the Pirat Baptist church to accommodate Sunday observances.
The piece previews Joe Smiths narrative on Seattle politics and Beattie Gas & Electric Co. leveraging a perpetual grant claim to a 2.5 million dollar privilege. It notes officials’ alleged betrayal of public interests and a Star led push for dollar gas. Publication paused for the Christian Endeavor convention and Fairbanks visit, resumes Monday.
Tent Williston South End Lincoln hosts a unity prayer program led by President Francis E. Clark with 7:30 Praise and Prayer. Rev. Al Francis delivers The Russia of Today at 7:46, followed by Anthem and Our Country with Hon. Charles W. Fairbanks. Later Rev. W. H. McMillan presides at First Presbyterian Church as Canton China missionary Rev. Andrew Beattie discusses The Yellow Peril. The program ends with Our Country, Its Problems and Possibilities presented by Hon. Oliver W. Stewart.
St Paul secures the 1909 Christian Endeavor convention after a tight vote against Kansas City delegates. Twelve thousand visitors arrive as the Twin Cities’ bid prevails, despite a strenuous campaign by Kansas City supporters and late-surprising turn in the stretch.
George T. Mayer 72 a Northwest pioneer businessman died at Providence hospital from ptomaine poisoning after a brief illness. He lived in Portland and Seattle and ran a large canoery in Alaska. He leaves a son George T Mayer Jr in Alaska and a daughter Mrs Benjamin Stevens of Portland with a likely Portland interment.
J F Lawete residing at the Paxeon hotel was injured this morning when streetcar No 32 of the University line struck at the intersection of Third Avenue and Main Street.
The Christian Endeavor convention in Seattle draws massive crowds as delegates arrive by train and by special rates. About 10,000 delegates are expected for the remaining sessions, with 2,000 other travelers in town. Hotels are full, some guests housed on cots, and reception teams praised for hospitality. Local press criticism targets Blethen papers, with promises of repercussions after the event. Union depot facilities prove adequate, and observers note Seattle’s readiness for the 1909 exposition. Alaska-Yukon-Pacific planners monitor crowds for 1999 plans.
Boise Idaho July 12 Haywood testifies he never paid Orchard or any others to kill Steunenberg or commit crimes. He describes meetings with Orchard as a Federation member and officer, denies funding illegal acts, and details the December 21 1895 draft from the executive board. Cross examination by Borah follows his testimony through the Cripple Creek and Denver periods.
A Chicago Star report outlines $68,178.91 misappropriated from city funds tied to ex City Comptroller John Riplinger. Officials reveal missing amounts from improvement district accounts, fixed estimates, and related bonds, with preliminary findings indicating theft during Riplinger’s tenure and potential wider knowledge among officials.
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