19 Jun 1907
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1907
Page
1
The Seattle coal famine claims a deliberate shortage caused by Pacific Coast and related rail interests. Producers report rising output while prices jump, with critics alleging monopolistic control and price gouging harming Seattle households and businesses.
The board of control and the governor order that criminal insane at the Washington penitentiary must not wear stripes or have shaved heads and must not be treated as felons. Young Thompaca and Bloane are in citizens' clothes in the hospital ward.
Redmond Washington June 19 A deputy sheriff went to North Bend to locate William Miller who hired a horse on Friday afternoon and did not return it. Miller left the horse and buggy at a livery stable in North Bend, sought railroad work, and the liveryman reported the missing rig when Miller failed to return it. The deputy found the horse and buggy at North Bend.
Everett June 18 The Oriental tea room hosts the Real Betate Dealers association first annual banquet. A first class orchestra will perform and speakers aim to stir the crowd with oratory. Honest John McKee planned to speak on the timely call to raise fifty thousand for 1910.
The state convention of the Elks gathers in Bellingham with about 89 delegates present. A parade follows the business session and a minstrel show is planned at Heck's theater. Visitors receive free car line tickets and admission to the event spots, ensuring a lively Elks gathering.
Frank Cotterill, business agent of the Central Labor council, pursues a local laundry worker who provided information alleging violations of the 16 hour law and related regulations to prompt corrective action.
A June 19 report from San Francisco states a blast aboard a Haight street car near Scott Street wounded several passengers and shattered nearby windows as people rushed for exits. Hospitalized victims were taken for treatment after the explosion.
J Satin man of the Wtah mt Commutes, mine owner S04 for years identified with streets in the Dakotas, Ord tiah, died here yee of heart disease. He was on under arrest and proceeded to sea last night after the mate and captain were discharged by Justice Snyder. Officers came ashore and the case was set for trial. defendants acquitted of assault on Joseph Muller. Captain Morrison, an old pioneer, is hovering between life and death with typhoid pneumonia.
June 19 report from Townsend outlines Abner Coburn at sea and in Abe custody. Captain Henry and Mate Henry Heene are mentioned in connection with this incident and return procedures.
A mysterious theft at Ascot during the races saw a gold king’s cup valued at $1,000 taken from a display behind the grand stand. The cup was to have been run for on Thursday as part of the exhibition trophies managed by two officials.
June 19 report from Prancisco notes guards at the city office with Mayor Schmitz asserting his continued mayoralty. Gallagher serves as acting mayor with no city seal authority, while Schmitz warns supervisors he remains the legitimate mayor and aims to prevent possessory takeovers.
In heavy fog last night the ferries Cazade and James M. Donohue collided near San Anci. Both vessels carried passengers and panic ensued before life boats were launched. The Donohue sustained heavy damage but all passengers reached the city safely.
Referee Jim Jeffries proposes a three referee plan to curb fakery in boxing ring decisions. The move aims to ensure fair outcomes by using multiple independent judges for each bout.
June 19 report from T. Paul states Walter Hingon of James J. Hill suffered serious injuries while Fred Schroeder, a prominent liveryman, was killed when a car failed to negotiate a sharp turn. Schroeder was thrown from the vehicle, struck on the head, and died instantly. The deceased left a family.
In Juneau authorities link Harry Orchard to a failed assassination attempt on Joseph McDonald, superintendent of Treadwell mines, during labor troubles. McDonald survived a window shot while driving near Silver Bow basin. Orchard reportedly spent months in Alaska years earlier and was identified by a detective.
Olga Palk advertised as Park New York Electrolytic Institute and Mega practice in Seattle area. Jury in Judge Morris court convicts her of practicing medicine without a license after exposure by The Star and police investigation.
Secretary of the Navy Metcalf undertakes an inspection tour to Seattle and San Francisco to assess strategic Pacific coast defenses after Admiral Dewey urged stronger coast protection. The War Department plans maneuvers to test defenses amid rising tensions with Japan.
Tuesday night in Seattle restaurateurs began forming a state organization to be called the State Restaurant Keepers' Association. The Tacoma group planned to join with a meeting in Tacoma next week to finalize headquarters and formalize the new West Coast group.
The general executive board of the Commercial Telegraphers union has voted to strike against Western Union and Postal Telegraph. President Small and Acting President Konénkamp announce the plan to begin in large cities, with Chicago handling operations there and the east coordinating. The dispute centers on a promised 10 percent wage increase, eight hour day demands, and improved working conditions, which companies claim would harm finances.
In San Francisco Abe Ruef appeared for sentencing on an extortion plea with the proceeding adjourned until June 19 as the prosecution wraps its case. The Boise trial of Haywood continues with Darrow set to begin his defense after the prosecution rests.
In New York on June 19 a businessman and his wife were attacked by a masked assailant linked to the Black Hand. Julive N. Rorenheim, a wealthy needle manufacturer, was shot dead, and the killer is believed to have fled the scene. Authorities report threats from former workers preceded the crime.
Taft's inspection tour coincides with Mayor Moore's order to shut bucket shops in Port Leavenworth and others dealing with margins in stocks bonds and wheat. Hopkins Downing & Ryer given until tomorrow to close. Wappenstein acts to stop gambling style operations amid local graft allegations.
Washington June 19 the administration vetoed sending the entire battleship squadron to the Pacific coast as a precautionary measure over the Japanese trouble. No additions will be made to naval forces on the Pacific.
Armstrong's Victoria opens the season at Athletic Park facing Premerton. Blackburn takes the mound for Victoria while Snider starts for Bremerton as the opposing pitcher.
In Salinas California Mrs Violette B Bradlee wife of lumberman Harry J Bradlee was arrested after noon at the Rainier hotel for obtaining goods valued at about $30 by posing as Mrs J Brace of 600 Westlake Avenue The McDougall Southwick Co and Frederick Nelson Co clerks alerted the other firms and Detective Ry trailed the scheme leading to her arrest She was released on a $200 bond.
The Multnomah Athletic Club of Portland fields sixteen entries for the Pacific Northwest meet in Seattle next Saturday.名单包括 Kelly Moore Reid Huston McKinney Hug Zacharias Greenhaw Swan Devol Holman Kuykendall Smithson Harold Reed Sam May and Graham Glass Jr. The Olympic Athletic Club of San Francisco will send five star athletes, all of whom are in this city.
Vancouver delegates to a July Baptist convention in Spokane canceled their trip due to smallpox fears. The Jefferson steamer arrived from Skagway with nearly 700,000 in gold from Fairbanks, Dawson and Atlin. Captain Nord reports a smooth voyage and good weather. Passengers included Leon Support of the Canadian Bank of Commerce and Col. W S Bolton who had led at Fort Gibbons.
Five masted schooner Lewis from Gray's Harbor lumber laden ran aground in dense fog off the Farailone Islands at 2 30 this morning. Captain Dwyer of Portland Ore commands the vessel and there was no loss of life reported.
The steamer Victoria of the Northwestern Steamship Co. arrived at 6 20 am as the season’s first boat from Nome. Captain Porter praised the 27 60 hour voyage amid ice near St Michaels and walrus sightings. Nome residents welcomed the ship with bands and celebrations. A desertion occurred aboard with six sailors, fifteen firemen, and twenty seven stewards leaving at Nome.
The schooner Louis bound from Gray's Harbor to Frisco with lumber ran aground at Farallon Island in heavy fog at 2 am. She sustained serious damage to the forward timbers. State School Board meets in Olympia, with a session continuing several days.
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