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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1907
Page
3
The scheme to add a million dollars annually in premiums on Washington policyholders collapsed. Key firms including Fr M Gunton Co Calhoun Denny Ewing and Harry Lippman Co withdrew amid antitrust concerns.
In San Francisco July 19 the Glass trial resumed with arguments over evidence admissibility and testimony from other supervisors bribed, as Delmas scathingly called Heney a "human bloodhound" while Heney vowed a better reputation. Delmas urged settling disputes with Schmita's attorney Metson before harsher exchanges.
Mrs. John D. Clogston of 418 North 43rd Ave hosts a anniversary dinner for Dr. W. A. Silliman and Dr. H. A. Shaw with Dr. B. F. Roller as assistants. The remark is the one year mark since removing a 150 pound tumor, the largest ever removed. Mrs. Clogston now weighs 125 pounds and enjoys good health.
Hi. C. Sweitz er of 934 25th Avenue was arrested early this week after threatening to murder his wife and family. He is said to be wanted in Spokane on a $2,900 embezzlement charge. Sweitzer was captured by Deputy Sheriff Liner at the county jail and will be held pending Spokane authorities.
Government ships large coal quantities from Norfolk to the Pacific coast aboard the Nethersea. A Black man in Idaho died after a rough-house incident at the Leanon restaurant in Lewiston, with no arrest. Spain seeks tutelage over the Latin flare up on the Georgia battleship explosion, while a man vanished at Magara Falls leaving a note about going to glory. Pistol display, county GOP clash in Muskogee, and rate-law protests spark shows. telegraphers resist concessions. Charles Anderson, alias William January, is freed by presidential pardon from Leavenworth. National Council of Women mourns. Mrs. J C Orr dies at the St Francis hotel.
The case brought by spiritualist medium Helen Rice Burleigh against Police Chief Wappenstein was dismissed by agreement this morning. The brief note mentionsPATMAN Hunting Hoots as a local slogan and lists Hall's at 1111 First Ave.
The article details a Seattle era political machine led by Johnny Clancy and George Piper. It covers graft through underground conduits, city subsidies, and casino control tied to Mayor Humes, council candidates, and party battles. It notes a 1902 grand jury report on graft, gambling closures, and the 1902 election shifts including Moore’s Senate victory.
The market shows little movement in vegetables and fruit with occasional downward drift. Dairy and cheese hold steady, while beef mutton and pork show standout prices. various vegetables and fruits list prices per crate or per pound, and poultry and live stock entries appear with regional sources and unit costs.
Chicago officials report the union strike must end within a day or two as a mass meeting is called for Sunday with the motto Save your money. Farallon salmon prospects collapse after Alaska shipments fail to deliver from Hunters' Bay and Kayak, with 25,000 cases expected but none secured.
A list of individuals paired for marriage licenses includes B J Oshend 37 and Helena Rodon 46 of Redmond plus many others across Seattle Port Townsend Oakland Minneapolis Beattie Waha. The notice records ages and locations with couples in a compilation of marriage license entries.
Today’s records show Fing-Loo Ging age 30 born July 14 at Providence hospital Parker-Charles Parker age 47 born July 16 at Seattle General hospital Teue J. M. Teue age 61 born July 15 at North Yakima Ridgwaye Dr L Ridgway age 60 born July 14 Burken John Turken age 45 born July 15 Wayside Emergency Masters Kela Masters age 16 born July 18 Wayside Emergency Springer La Vera HB Springer age 10 months born July 17 2206 Sthaw Webb Tufant Webb age 1 day born July 16 Seattle General hospital Johnson Alfred Johnson age 2 months born July 12 West Seattle.
Birth announcements list new arrivals with parents and addresses. McCormick To William McCormick July 17 a girl. Jord To Arther Jord Wayelde hospital July 11 a girl. Duffy To Thomas J Duffy 407 21st st July 12 a girl. Morreson To Philip Mor reson 620 N Bumont July 18 a boy. Abie To Frank L Annie 908 Eastlake av July 16 a girl. Jacobe To Robert Jacobs 2901 21st av July 15 a boy. Crockett To Fred Crock ett 497 Broadway July 15 a boy.
Sheriff Lou C. Smith and a party of friends plan to leave next Wednesday aboard the Jefferson for Alaska. The expedition is expected to last about ten days.
Special underwear at 60c goes to 50c per gar ment as Saturday Summer Special. W B Hutchinson Co at cor 2nd and Uation offers this bargain for shoppers.
On July 19 Harry O. Siler purchased The Wik hotel on Wetmore Ave near Hewitt for 11000 dollars. H A Willis, Everett theater manager, paid 15000 dollars for a waterfront lot measuring 125 by 120 feet beside the new Great Southern wharf.
Olga Molitor, daughter of Frau Molitor, fled a Karlsruhe court as a mob assaulted her leaving the hearing. Police fought to protect her after she was accused of aiding the murder case against Prof. Carl Hall. Clothing was torn and her face scratched in the fray.
In Talking Machine World the Edison and Victor brands are named as the two recognized leaders. The retailer claims the largest assortment of both brands in the Western region.
A report notes Inspector J. L. Kile is transferred to San Francisco to replace C. A. Palmer reassigned to Port Townsend. The immigration office at Everetta sees staff shifts amid broader reorganization.
Earlington offers flat terrain near Seattle with rail water and electric access. It boasts quick mining shipping and proximity to mines while promising healthy surroundings and top citizens. The Jones Thompson Investment Company invites inquiries at 118 Seneca Street Seattle.
California troops are sent to the Mexican border to guard the entry as thousands of Japanese attempt to enter the United States, signaling heightened border control amid a wave of hopeful arrivals.
The United States District Attorney completed testimony in the government versus Charles R Morehouse B Paul and others before Master Roger Greene. The case seeks to recover 13 quarter sections of timber land in Skagit county alleging fraudulent purchase in 1904.
Anna Zech, suing for divorce from Hironimus Zech, was granted $50 in money this morning. The divorce complaint seeks $200 temporary alimony and $300 suit money.
Summer underwear offered at 50c per garment by W. B. Hutchinson Co. located at the corner of 2nd and Union.
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