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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1907
Page
3
City officials weigh handling of coal shipments amid many complaints of under weighing at bunkers and by deliverymen. Proposal includes a public weigher, certified weights, and substations to reweigh coal with certificates issued at bunkers, awaiting council action and civic input.
J B Patter of 2421 Spring Street found a purse on a sidewalk containing 11 dollars and 45 cents and notified police the owner can claim it with proper ID. In a separate incident a colored man grabbed a purse containing 15 dollars from Ne Strom at a Wright hotel cigar stand and fled into the crowd.
A Seattle hidden war between graft rings and public officials culminates in a grand jury session. The probe targets gambling dens and corrupt ties with city leaders, judges, and police, amid pressure from reform groups and rival interests.
The U. S. cutter Rush remains tied up at Moran's instead of sailing north two weeks ago. While the vessel is laid up, seal poachers operate freely in northern waters.
In Karlsruhe on July 20 the defense for Professor Han claimed the trial is organized and a conspiracy exists to convict on insufficient circumstantial evidence. He asserted prosecutors and witnesses show strong animus and asked that Wieland the Moliter home valet, who vanished the day of the murder, be located and examined before proceeding.
Washington July 20 The Philippines begin electing a house of representatives as a test of self government. Early reports show disappointment among Americans, with the main factions listed as the Progressistas and the Independistas.
Councilman Crichton will next Monday night introduce a new resolution to authorize a fresh improvement project for Queen Anne. The plan promises a major paving program and signals a shift from prior proposals.
Paving on atiff graded streets will be reduced by replacing sandstone with beveled brick. Brick material costs are dropped, with a total project saving of 85000 dollars expected on the job.
The Chamber of Commerce conventions committee meets Monday to discuss attempting to secure the 2008 national Pago convention in Seattle. A proposed $40,000 loan would back the bid, the main topic under consideration.
Advices from Seoul report widespread rioting after the forced abdication of the Korean emperor. Soldiers mutinied and fired on Japanese, while the populace vowed violence. London papers show almost no sympathy, framing Korea as a spoil of war and predicting further Japanese dominance.
A mob of about 1000 attacked and burned the residence of Korean premier Yi Wang Yang in Seoul. The premier was not present at the time. Dispatches report the violent raid occurred July 20 in Seoul. Local authorities warned residents and mobilized security forces to restore order.
Harry C. Dorsey and wife alias Carrie Woods were before Justice Carroll on two charges each of petit larceny. The state was not ready for trial and the case was postponed with bonds set at 500 dollars for each defendant despite a prior reduction from 1 to 500 dollars.
Treasurer George Russell acts under the finance committee to hire detectives and pursue John Riplinger, the former city comptroller, to satisfy arrest warrants. He references a 1893 Krug precedent but notes no fixed contract yet, while contractors face 30 day payment notices and possible court action.
Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition officials wrap two days of sessions at the Arlington hotel in Seattle. President Henry L. McLean says funds will not be tied up and Lake Union shore lands sales support early work. over 200 applications have been filed by deadline.
A list of marriage licenses shows numerous couples from Hanford Port Townsend Seattle Wilburton Redmond and Beattie moving to wed. Names include ril Alport Bate and Evelyn Mar den J. Oslund and Ida Rose Woorcock Roscoe Pendleton and Lydia Mueller Carl Anderson and Lilly Anderson among others.
Birth notices list new babies born to multiple families. Entries include Wetterstorm at 2234 Second W for a boy and Scheule Roanoke July 1 for a boy with other births at 1809 Bist ay and 6018 12th av S. plus Vincent Denny Way July 19 for a boy Mayo 916 N 46th July 19 for a boy Spellman July 14 a girl Fraker Columbia Station July 17 a girl Anderson Westlake Ave July 16 a boy.
Death notices register Bellah-James Bellah age 69 on July 17 231 BE Wilbert Michael Meager age 57 July 18 112 W Crawford Tellier C A one month July 17 Lakeway Courtland Hilarius Kropp 27 July 45th McGraw Mary L McGraw July 18 Providence hospital William W McAr 38 July 17 Providence hospital
The report notes gold shipment from the interior to Ketchikan via Steamer Humboldt, naval transport Buffalo at Bremerton with crew for cruiser Albany, and Albany’s planned southbound voyage. Spokane steamer to be lengthened for Alaska trade. San Juan Fish Company relocates to larger tidewater quarters. A longshoremen strike halts unloading 1100 tons of cement, demanding higher wages for extended hours.
The Progressive club will host a discussion on Crime and Crimin als Their Cause and Cure with R Strath as the principal speaker at Christensen's Broadway hall Sunday evening.
A Seattle based insurer promotes first quality coverage at 25 to 40 percent savings, offering uniform pricing for all policyholders. It emphasizes being a policyholders cooperative where earnings return as dividends, with offices at 208 Columbia St.
Work started yesterday on Everett’s new city wharf to handle busy activity. Bayside Ironworks and Everett Flak will erect large buildings on the dock with gravel bunkers and a gridiron nearby. Tug offices will occupy part of the wharf and the city will land there. The Great Northern wharf builders receive daily piles from creosote works to speed up construction of the wharf elevator and warehouse after prior piling destruction.
Five thousand strike sympathizers attacked one hundred strikebreakers heading to the Great Lakes Engineering works in Detroit. The clash left a striker and a policeman wounded. Police arrested twenty six as unrest erupted during the July incident.
The Washington State Pharmaceutical Association holds its 18th annual meeting at the Moclips Beach Hotel with officers led by President L. L. Tallmann of Walla Walla and Vice President A. W. Preston of Ballard, along with Treasurer P. R. Stahl of Centralia and Secretary W. P. Bonney of Tacoma.
Tourists visit the U S Navy Yard at Bremerton aboard the steamer Tourlet leaving Pier 2 at 10 am and 1 16 pm for the yard. Passengers may view battleships Nebraska Oregon and Wisconsin gunboats Chicago Boston and Albany the training ship Philadelphia the prison ship Nipsie and the great drydock. Boats depart Pier 2 Sunday at 8 30, 10, 11 36 am and 1 15, 2 30, 4 30, 7 30 pm. Round trip 50 cents.
Prosecuting Attorney Mackintosh filed suit to determine the validity of salary assignments by county employees to Barto and Sons bank. W H Barrow had a May payment and June 12 assignment to the lender, which sought a wage warrant. Deputy Auditor Brier refused without court order. The action, by County Auditor James P Agnew, aims to halt loan sharks among county workers if upheld.
The Seattle Newsboys union announces removal of initiation fees for boys wanting to sell papers. Daily papers will cover initiation costs, and boys enroll through circulation managers. Newsboys are taught sales skills and placed with reputable wholesalers. unions meet at Labor Temple on Saturdays.
Geo H Woodhouse Co advertises a Buffalo gasoline engine for boats and promises a reliable, complete stock. The notice lists 112 University Street and highlights the firm as a supplier of marine power units.
Water will be shut off from 9 a m to 3 p m Monday July 22 on Yesler way from Twenty fifth to Thirtieday and along Twenty fifth and Twenty eighth avenues from Yesler way to East Spruce street for utility work.
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