15 Jun 1907
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1907
Page
1
Judge Dunne authorized Sheriff to place Schmitt in custody following his conviction. Campbell Langdon argued the mayor’s duties and an acting mayor could be chosen by supervisors. A jail cell awaited Schmitt after a 1 pm conference with his counsel.
Members of the association announce plans to sue cooks and waiters unions and to file a statement seeking to prevent union members from interfering with Mink's cafe Bauer and Rainier band hotels. Circulating cards accuse these places of unfair practices and urge patrons to withhold support.
Report notes Smith informing saloon men to test a closing law against a steady Sunday game. The sheriff vows arrest of violators. Fireman Rodney Date and Walter English overcome by smoke. Actress Masie Jacobe suffers serious shock. Actor Willie Weston seriously injured.
A large fire in Chicago destroyed the vaudeville theater on June 15 causing extensive damage estimated at 256000 dollars. Firefighters battled the blaze as walls collapsed showering debris and injuring several people including a man named Horan who was struck by falling masonry and taken to a hospital.
A fire at a Chinese restaurant in the Canton building 220 Washington Street between 3 and 1 o clock this morning caused minor panic among patrons and destroyed furnishings. Two trucks from headquarters extinguished the flames. no Chinese inhabitants were injured. Cause undetermined.
In Wendley John Ford shot at W L Butler yesterday afternoon Butler, armed, returned fire delivering two fatal shots to Ford Butler surrendered after the exchange Ford had recently been widowed by his wife’s divorce and had appeared to threaten Butler following a prior separation
Secretary Taft is reported improving after a brief illness and will depart tonight for Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The circulation notes his recovery and travel plans as announced from St. Paul Minnesota.
Roosevelt today received a telegram from Governor Terrell of Georgia denying the story that he said cut it out to speakers at Georgia's Jamestown celebration.
At a conference of statesmen Johl said the Taet Incident involving alleged attacks on San Francisco Jap was too trivial for action. He reported Washington and Tokyo maintain complete accord. Claude McDonald in Birmingham to push rapid steps to improve relations following Washington London talks.
Hotel Butler faces a labor dispute as substitute waiters press for wage increase from 40 to 45 dollars per month plus two days off monthly. The petition, signed by 28 waiters, was presented to management after 15 cooks and waiters walked out over the June 3 wage dispute. no action has been taken.
Wreford was shot and killed on a Brownsville street this morning by Jesse Horsham stepson of Captain Kelly of the United States army. The incident appears tied to testimony given by Captain Kelly before Senate committees in Washington about tensions involving Black soldiers in Brownsville.
A large crowd of over 150 men claiming to be miners arrived on three steamers from Whitehorse to Fairbanks. They are en route to work on operators resisting wage strikes. The men were ticketed through from Beattie to Fairbanks.
Testimony confirms a telegram to Haywood asking for $75 while arrested in Ogden. Witnesses link bank drafts to Haywood and tie the Vindicator mine explosion to miners’ strike actions, with officers described as gunmen and senior figures defiant toward habeas corpus.
Seattle faced three major battles with financial interests over Cedar River water. The piece chronicles Ammidown and partners scheming to privatize Cedar River water and power for profit, while City Engineer Thompson backed a municipal system costing far less. Parry influenced city policy as a key figure amid political turmoil.
A stormy May hearing left Marie Carran’s attorneys seeking further investigation into a mysterious transcript. The Supreme Court denied most petitions, while Judge Frater may certify the statement of facts to the court, timing unresolved as the legality of filing the transcript is reviewed.
Mrs William Garrity a beautiful Seattleite shot her husband after he threatened her with a razor while she cared for their choking baby. She surrendered to Police Sergeant Sullivan and was jailed as Garrity died in hospital.
Seattle ministers challenged Rev. Gendo Nakai for performing marriages at the wharf for Japanese women admitted under entry rules. John A. Sergeant sought guidance from US District Attorney P C Sullivan. Sullivan concluded the law imposes no religious distinction and Buddhist ceremonies create legal marriages.
Reports claim jailer Seheen proposes using the chain gang to construct a city hall aided by skilled artisans and laborers. The board of public works may consider the plan as police support appears likely. Also notes the University play success and a Tacoma arrest case.
City funds near completion of a large bond sale with $2.15 million in city bonds to be turned over by Trust & Savings bank. Park and sewer bonds moved east for funding, with $6.825 million expected on hand by July 1. Officials aim to close the entire water extension bond deal as unsubscribed amounts shrink.
The American Publishing Company in Seattle issues its first publication titled I Pleading. Words by Henry Dozier with music by Bernhard Perboner.
Cedar River water restrictions anger residents as officials warn against dust suppression waste. University students A L Hughes G L Moran R G Chittenden and W W Meagher spent a night in jail after smashing car windows. bail posted for Monday appearance.
Senator Benjamin R. Tillman of South Carolina arrives in Seattle from Portland aboard a touring trip. He jokes about not being a candidate while praising Seattle’s hills and waterfront. He is accompanied by his wife and three daughters and heads to Yellowstone Park after meeting local dignitaries. A separate report notes John Murray, 40, shot fatally after entering the wrong flat at 2942 Clark avenue.
Kenosha Wisconsin June 15 Lou Dillis of the Chicago Brass Works choked while eating lunch and died Before his companions could assist him. He reportedly laughed at an old story he had warned would be his death.
Delegates to the land convention arrive in Denver as Senator Teller coordinates arrangements. A Montana senator reports a letter from President Roosevelt indicating Secretary Cartel and Forestry Agent Pinchot would not attend to influence discussions.
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