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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1907
Page
5
Olympia report says Kincaid examined Graves law and altered Thompson treatment after stripping him and moving him to ward five. Thompson, formerly in stripes, was returned to hospital conditions while Sydney Stoane of Spokane, acquitted as insane, shares in improved care.
Washington railroad commission held a hearing in Seattle on the value of terminal properties. Pasants James T. Blackstone and W. West argued the earlier estimates are too low after a year of property advances. They contended overhead bridges and street-improvement costs charged by cities should be included in the valuation, while Great Northern and Northern Pacific pressed for higher franchise-related costs.
A historical missive from 1582 features Frank Hattos of Washington D C thanking a Senate confirmed postmaster for new post office equipment and boxes. The letter expresses pride in political purity and requests open consultation on post office affairs.
County commissioners approved petitions from canal associations to form an assessment district to raise funds for a canal project stretching from three miles south of Seattle to Lake Sammamish. The plan seeks a 15 foot wide, 25 foot lower depth waterway with a 168 foot long feature, financed via assessments on residents and freeholders within the district. Senator Gamaeel H. Piles noted a possible $1.59 million Seattle appropriation could unlock a federal appropriation before March 4, 1904. Jamestown Expo directors accepted Gov. Cotterell’s resignation, named James M. Barr director general, and endorsed a second $790,000 plan to cover liabilities.
The week was unusually cool and cloudy across the state with sunshine 10 to 40 percent of possible. Mean temperatures ran below normal as showers were general early in the week and heavy in some districts, especially in southwest counties Clarke Cowlitz Lewis and San Miguel.
George W. Berrill cashier of the Kineman National Bank was shot and killed last night. Alfred Kineman brother of State Senator Thomas Kineman was arrested for the murder. Kineman, about 45, acted as Berrill's guardian in land matters amid ongoing trouble between them.
Angelo Landetria known as the king of Mulberry street was yesterday found guilty of murder in the first degree. He faces a death sentence to be pronounced Friday for the killing of Don Michele d Ambrio a wealthy Bedford Park contractor during a quarrel in which revolvers were drawn.
Boston reports four dead from the heat with new daily records. Chicago logs three deaths and many prostrations as temperatures spike and records fall.
The Twenty-first battalion of sappers, 460 strong, mutinied at Seriges Bervice. They killed the Third company commander and fired at loyal troops. Five loyal battalions were deployed, four loyal soldiers were wounded, and 258 mutineers were arrested as the rest escaped.
At a Seattle Retail Clerks meeting on Tuesday night a campaign was launched to win adoption of a new hours schedule across local stores. Representatives began a store tour this morning to push the demand, with firms refusing the request facing union card cancellations and designation as unfair.
The statement of facts in the Carrall case was signed and certified by Judge Frater after an agreement between James Godfrey representing Marie Carrall and James B. Mowe representing the Irish heirs. The change does not alter the case status, which depends on whether the transcript was filed in the county clerk's office. A. R. Whatley later named general manager of the New York Central railroad had worked as a freight brakeman on the Providence & Worcester in 1847.
An observer details salmon behavior as they confront a steep waterfall. They plunge into crevices, use currents and rhythm in the falling water, and push upward by successive leaps. The piece notes repeated attempts, the river’s rising flood, and insights from field observers in Boston and beyond.
A grocer offers a money back guarantee on Ske Schilting's Best coffee if customers are not satisfied. The policy emphasizes customer taste and refunds, appealing to shoppers seeking reliable quality.
June 19 Everett reports a 17 year old daughter of Capt A B Spicer becoming a marina skipper. She commands the family launch with a 1 horsepower motor guiding parties to Tulalip. Her father backs her proven skill in rough seas.
A lone highwayman, sociable and gentlemanly, held up three young men last night near the South EB and M streets and Eight and Ninth streets at about midnight, taking money and valuables at gunpoint.
The fire and water committees discuss a new water ordinance abolishing meter rentals for private homes and cutting charges for meter based water use. Rentals add a sizable item to bills while meter use becomes general, suggesting the city can dispense with the charge.
Everett reports say Great Northern will expand its Delta machine shops this summer. Most work moving from Hillyard to Delta, with 200 cars already arriving for repairs from across the mountains.
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