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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1907
Page
5
A fragmented feature contrasts the Orchard witness's groomed, calm exterior with the brutal crimes he testified about. The piece questions whether a well dressed appearance can mask a hardened criminal and implicates Haywood in a deeper strike at labor and justice.
Critics doubt Orchard’s tale of transformation while defending mine owners and law authorities from accusations of piracy. They question how a reputed criminal could appear well groomed and still confess crimes, suggesting immunity aided by money and official bias.
Special Artist of This Newspaper at Boise Murder Trial observes Harry Orchard in Idaho State Penitentiary. The narrator describes Orchard as five feet nine inches tall, about 190 pounds, groomed to appear respectable while hiding a violent past and calculated demeanor.
In selecting summer and fall patterns buyers are urged to consider Daniel Pubbrman who offers stylish fabrics selected for warm seasons. Gentlemen are promised good value and satisfaction at Fuhrman located at 1016 2nd Avenue.
In Wenatchee Washington Jane 11 WL Davie who shot and killed John McGee of Seattle last Friday afternoon collapsed and appeared arraigned yesterday without counsel or plea. Reports say he was mentally unbalanced by drink. He will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law.
Jamen Jade, an Italian porter, narrowly escaped death after J T Light stabbed Blade in a saloon brawl over a dog dispute at the Tunnel saloon. Light, a frequent city jail visitor, stabbed himself, was arrested by Sergeant Prrast and Patrolman Demm, and the case was presented by the prosecuting attorney.
Primary elections have been ordered in Ballard and two wards to nominate councilmen. Primaries occur between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. The ward elections to choose councilmen are set for August 20. Office terms run until the March city election.
A faded item notes Sexton, once prominent in racing circles and known for wit and charm, has fallen from favor and now frequents Jack's restaurant on Sixth Avenue near Forty fourth Street. The fragment lists former associates and hints at a life change after arriving from County Cavan, Ireland seven years ago. A stray line mentions a Bailey No 10% rabbet plane priced at Spinning's.
The text describes a bettor who, pursing quick wins in horse racing, placed $4,000 at 4 to 1 odds at Jim Wakeley’s pool room. Wakeley could not pay, closed briefly, then paid, returning $15,000 to Sexton. Sexton bought Ostrich for $6,600, and the horse then brought him a fortune.
J. M. Hammond president of Mutual Funding now holder by a receiver faces federal arraignment this week on mafia fraud charges. He seeks to shift blame to fellow officer W. Hackmuth, who has not been captured, claiming the incriminating letters were written by Hackmuth, not him.
Gen. Baron T. Kuroki and his staff departed America at daybreak on the Kagan Maru after a month long visit. He expressed gratification for the entertainment received in Beattie and at Judge Burke’s home on Boylston Ave.
A new artistic booklet from Paper Beattie Manufacturing Co. traces the firm from its early roots to its modern facilities. The volume showcases tinted illustrations and covers plants in Hartford Indianapolis Kiria Toledo Westfield and Hagerstown with the current Beattie headquarters noted.
Steamships Victoria and Ohio arrived at Nome in the morning with sailing from June. The Hadith requested freight at Nome last night. Humboldt brought $628,000 in winter cleanup proceeds for the Daweon and Fairbanks districts. The schooner Anemone, owned by Harding Tutt of Butte, reached the sound yesterday from San Francisco.
Star Special Service records reveal several corporation filings and name changes in Olympia. Entities include R B Beattie with 1000 dollars authorized, Wickersham Christian Society, Youngstown Commercial Club, Renton and Telephone Company stock increase to 15000 dollars, Interlaken Transportation Company renamed Herald Tailoring Company, and Capital Land Company with 2000 dollars. Officers listed include J Olden J Perne M T Comer Mrs Effie Royer W Goble Mrs Lacy Willett Mrs Olive Allen George Crocker Mottenberg and Dennis O Dean.
Don’t miss visits to the U S Navy Yard at Bremerton and the battleships Nebraska Oregon and Wisconsin plus the mammoth drydock. Boats depart Pier 2 at 6 30 8 30 and 10 a m 1 16 2 30 and 4 40 p m round trip 600.
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