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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1907

Page

7

Lawsuit Over Blue Book Sales Impasse

Erwin J. Brown publisher and Miss Dean clash over a Blue Book subscription scheme. Dean alleges she was employed to solicit subscriptions and coats of arms, claiming $99.99 in remuneration. Brown, a Union Block dentist and lawyer, defends the exclusive nature of the Blue Book and threatens charges as the case nears court. The book, Brown says, will be published July 15.

B.S Dean Erwin J. Brown Smith Dean Wok Thia Alee Arma Brown Parker and Brown Misa Dean

Wayside Hospital to Get City Funding Increase

Lawyer Crichton of the finance committee and city council will confer with the county to arrange a monthly payment plan for city and county support of Wayside Emergency Hospital. Murphy inspected the hospital and its accounts and urged a higher appropriation. Crichton urged stricter city supervision of patients charged to the city and noted some patients may not be paying their share.

Crichton Murphy

Suit seeks half of Galland money in estate dispute

In Superior Court Abra Kline Laura Kline and others sue to set aside a 1905 sale of Lazarus Galland's half interest in a $1.9 million estate left to charity by Caroline Kline. They claim fraud overvalued property and seek return of the half interest now worth over $500 000 with large income.

Kline-Galland Bualidiex Pieher Go University Sts Caroline Contest Abra Kline Laura Kline Kbeire Lazarus Kline Galland Laz Arus Kline Ehere Lazarus Fline Gelland

Judge condemns suit over alimony in first divorce ruling

Gilliam denies J W McAllister application for a divorce from May McAllister on grounds of severe cruelty. Judge notes it is first time in his career hearing of a man seeking divorce because he wanted to support his wife. Attorney Tom Page plans to appeal.

Licensed to Wed Couples Regis tered in Seattle Area

Licenses issued for several couples across Seattle and surrounding areas including Mairs and Emma both listed as 0 in Seattle, Swanson 23 with Betty J 22 in Seattle, H Sharon 29 with Daisy 29 in Seattle, W McNeary with Arene Thompson in Seattle, Robbina 24 Renton with Nelligan 20 Seattle, Wooster 22 with Nettie 2 Snohomish, all registered on June 21 at Broadway hospital with other local names and dates noted.

Mairs Emma Seattle Swanson Betty J H. Sharon Daisy W. McNeary Arene ‘Thompson Legal Age Robbina Renton Nelligan Seattle Wooster Nettie Snohomish Bernard Walters Broadway Hospital Henry Ladell Jane Georgetown Thomas A. Campbell Joe Laura Smith

Unclear Birth Notices Include Several Addresses and Names

Fragmentary item lists birth registrations with multiple addresses and names in june entries. Mentions include 525 Sixtieth Ave North, a wife of Mra KR Bon, 215 Westlake Ave, and a son associated with Douglas A. Doyle, with dates in June.

Mra KR Bon.d Westlake Av Thomas Cleve Douglas A. Doyle Union

Birth notices for Pendleton Quine Padelford families

In June a daughter was born to the wife of Benj EB Pendleton at 2953 Westlake av, and a daughter to the wife of James L Quine at 2953 Westlake av. a daughter to the wife of Frederick Padelford at 4711 15th av N FE.

Benj EB. Pendleton

Wireless service proves reliable on voyage record 1800 miles

The President completed a voyage with wireless service meeting full satisfaction. Manager Arthur A. Jabel expressed delight with the performance and praised the communication record of 1800 miles.

Arthur A. Jabel

Council To Decide City Hall Paint Colors

The board of public works will not repaint city hall until the city council orders it. The council must choose the shades and decorations, with action expected at the upcoming Monday meeting.

Board of Public Works

Markets Report on Vegetables and Poultry Prices

Market notes list vegetable prices including carrots turnips tomatoes lettuce and celery with per sack per crate and per pound figures. Poultry and dairy items appear with live birds butter and cheese prices, plus cement costs for construction materials.

Washington Bankers to elect officers in Spokane session

The Washington Bankers association holds a session in Spokane with officer elections likely naming W. D. Vincent as president and North Yakima as the next convention site. Gov Mead and others address the delegates. reports from the national convention are read. a bankers baseball game and a victory banquet follow.

Spokane Washington Bankers’ Association W. D. Vincent North Yakima Ihe Gov, Mead John Schram Seattle Oweph «Chapman, Jr Minnapolia Bankers Viettors

Lawyer Col Lindsay Arrest Incident Sparks Controversy

Col. BR MH Lindsay a renowned city lawyer and former judge was involved in an altercation with Patrolman Putnam at Seconday corner yesterday. He was taken to the police station and released without charges. Lindsay and friends blame the officer. the officer says Lindsay was impudent and the arrest was his duty to enforce law.

Col BR. MH. Lindsay Putnam Seconday Yester Lindsay

Residents Seek Seattle Annexation Vote for three districts

A petition from residents of Dunlap Rainier Beach and Van Asselt seeks an election on annexation to Seattle. Filed with Clerk R A Howing of the county commission today the document follows the new law eliminating city incorporation. It is signed by 1236 legal voters.

Dunlap Rainier Beach van Asselt Seattle R. A. Howing Board of County Commissioners

Convicted Arsonist Edward Hunter Sentenced in Georgetown

Edward Hunter was found guilty of arson for setting fire to his Georgetown restaurant and received a five year sentence in the state penitentiary by Judge Morrian. R. B. Davia and John Lindberg were convicted of petit larceny and each jailed six months.

Edward Hunter Areca Morrian Hunter Georgetown R. B. Davia John Lindberg

Jury Commissioners Named by King County Bar

George W. Gregory FE Con sieton Edgar J. Wright and W C Keith were nominated today by the King county bar as jury commissioners for the coming year. Next Saturday the superior court judges will choose two from the four candidates, two from each party, Congleton and Gregory as Republicans and Wright and Keith as Democrats.

George W. Gregory FE. Consieton Edgar J. Wright W. C. Keith King County Bar Superior Court Bar Congleton Gregory Wright Keith

Hoyt Brings Coal Land Suit in Tacoma

Henry M. Hoyt asst United States district attorney has filed equity suits in federal court at Tacoma against Oregon Railroad & Navigation Portland Coal & Coke and others to recover title to 6300 acres of coal land patented to K A J MacKenzie W A Gos and others. These initiate a series of land fraud cases. Judge C H Hanford is presiding in Tacoma today and will rule soon.

Henry M. Hoyt United States District Attorney Tacoma United States Oregon Railroad & Navigation Company Portland Coal & Coke Company K. A. J. MacKenzie W. A. Gos C. H. Hanford

Train Massacres on Rock Island Route Shocks Goodland

A deranged man traveling from Boston to San Francisco opened fire aboard a Rock Island passenger train in Goodland Kansas killing T. P. Topp of St Paul and Mrs Morris and her sister of Marshall Indiana. He fired at others before being overpowered by Charles Gilliat of Denver and D K R Slawson of Pueblo.

Goodland Kan John Hell Vermuth Boston San Francisco Rock Island T. P. Topp St. Paul Mra. Morrisa Sister Marshall, Inn Charles Gilliat Denver D. K R. Slawson Pueblo

Portland Sunday Closing Law Upheld in Oregon

Circuit Judge Cleland upheld the state Sunday closing law against a saloon merchants challenge. The ruling preserves the law’s validity and the liquor dealers say they will not pursue further action. Cleland also sustained the Port of Columbia act in the same decision.

Scrippe Telegraph Service Portland Ore Cleland Port of Columbia

Colorado grand jury to indict Denver men in coal fraud scheme

The federal grand jury in Denver is investigating coal frauds with expected indictments tonight against 60 individuals, including Denver men, several state missionaries, and officials of a railroad, in Colorado and other western states.

Scripps Telegraph Service Denvem Colo Colorado Denver

Prince Sadanara Fushin Arrives in Vancouver Visit

Prince Sadanara Fushin heir to the Japanese throne arrives in Vancouver on a world tour and is greeted warmly by business leaders and the local Japanese community. He departs tomorrow for Victoria aboard the Princess Victoria for a dinner and ball before returning to Japan aboard the Monmouth cruiser.

Vancouver Sadanara Fushin Japan Victoria Fuahim Yokohama Orient

City Council Studies Asphalt Plant Project

Figures from city council members and the city engineer sketch a proposed asphalt plant for the city. The estimated cost ranges from 150 to 26000 dollars, and the plant could produce 1 000 to 1 500 yards of prepared asphalt daily.

City Chooses Site for Municipal Dumping Ground

City Engineer Thomson selects a site for a new city dumping ground. This afternoon Finance Chairman Sawyer Street Committee Mullen and Health Sanitation Crichton joined the engineer to inspect. If approved the ground will be purchased promptly and possibly integrated into the municipal garbage plant.

Thomson Sawyer Finance Committee Mullen Crichton Health and Sanitation Committee

Not Man Wanted Yet Mistaken Identity Defense Fails

Joseph Ryan also known as J L McCoy claimed innocence in Justice Gordon's court after being charged with petit larceny for stealing from a Chicago chop house cash register. Despite five witnesses, Ryan’s denial and a union secretary's identification led to a guilty verdict and a $0.10 fine plus costs.

Joseph Ryan J. L. McCoy Lberly Gordon Ryan Chicago Flyer Dock McCoy Seattle Justice Gordon The Cooks and Waiters Union

Steam schooner Alaskan sails to Ketchikan for Tongas supplies

On the front a steam schooner Alaskan heads north to Ketchikan with supplies for the Tongas Trading company. The drilled steamer Coya departed Nanaimo last night bound for San Francisco. Dolphin expected at 9:30 tonight from southeast Alaska. The Pennsylvania left Michaela on June 20 and In due im Beattle July 4.

Ketchikan Tongas Trading Company Coya Nanaimo San Francisco Dolphin Alaska Pennsylvania Michaela Im Beattle

Riots Rock Lisbon After Parliament Dismissal

A dispatch reports hundreds killed in Lisbon following the king's dismissal of Parliament and a new decree. Looting and public unrest fill the capital as troops fire on crowds. Rioting began three days earlier and continues with deadly impact.

Scripps Telegraph Service London Lisbon

Hotel Brander Theft Allegations Stir Police Inquiry

A nightly visitor to room 206 at the Hotel Brander is alleged to have robbed James McCleod and his wife of 3230 and jewelry. Police, led by Chief Wappenstein, doubt the claim and suspect prevarication given Mr McCleod’s debts and the improbability of the tale.

Brander McCleod

Skeleton Found Near Kennydale Post Office Theories Point to Murder

A skeleton unearthed by loggers near Kennydale and a found 36 caliber revolver prompt theories that Henry Swift, missing for a year, was murdered. Foremost evidence includes a skull bullet wound and a deliberate grave arrangement with a pillow under the head. Deputy Coroner Smith declared murder likely after examining the remains and a wealth of suspicious circumstances.

Kennydale French & Peterson Henry Swift Keneydale Quan Smith Kennydvile Swift Ronney Watson

Health Board to Expand Staff by Eight Personnel

The health and sanitation committee authorizes the board of health to add eight positions including an additional milk inspector, two sanitary inspectors, a fumigating officer, two plumbing inspectors, and a stenographer under new ordinances.

Board of Health Health and Sanitation Committee

Gasoline engine for your boat in full stock at Woodhouse Co

Geo H Woodhouse Co advertises a complete gasoline engine stock for boats. Located at 112 University Street the firm promises reliable power for boating needs with IT 18 IT models and full inventory ready for customers.

Geo. H. Woodhouse Co

New York State Society Picnic at Meydenbauer Hall

The New York State society hosts its annual picnic and dance at Meydenbauer Hall on July 2. All New Yorkers in the city, especially passing through, are invited.

New York State Society Meydenbauer Hall

Umatilla Arrives From Nome With Gold Shipment

The steamer Umatilla capt Reilly reached port from Nome carrying 800000 in Nome gold and one passenger. Capt Reilly notes Nome merchants expect freight improvements as labor normalizes in the camps. deserters from home include 20 waiters and four firemen. St Michaels inaccessible due to ice. voyage south uneventful except for heavy following sea prior. Passengers praised the captain in a written expression of appreciation.

Umatilla Reilly Nome Beattie St. Michaels

Canadian strike scene cited by UK MP Forster

In the House of Commons session, H W Forster stated that during a British Columbia strike youths sought help from American professional strike organizers. He added that those organizers were dismissed when force was suggested, praising Canadian workers for resisting outside interference.

Scripps Telegraph Service London House of Commons H. W. Forster British Columbia United States Forster Canada

YUKATAN SAILS FROM ST MICHAELS DUNE TO SEATTLE

The Yukatan departed St Michaels dune on the 21st and is slated to arrive in Seattle dune on the 30th.

Yukatan St. Michaels Seattle

Seattle Electric plans direct street car link between districts

After a decade of requests from Green Lake and Universality residents, the Seattle Electric company seeks a permit for a new double tracked street car line. The 20 block route will cost 50000 dollars and should begin operating within a few months.

Green Lake Universality Seattle Electric Company

Mrs Lizzie Mills Dies at 81 in Seattle Home

Mrs Elizabeth Mills aged 81 died at her husband M V Mills residence 114 Twentieth Avenue early this morning. She had been ill only a few days and death was unexpected. The funeral will be Monday afternoon at Bonney-Watsons mortuary chapel with interment at Lakeview cemetery.

Lizzie Mills M. V. Mills

Navy Yard Visitors Board Battleship Tour Schedule

All aboard for the navy yard to see Uncle Bam's battleships the Nebraska Oregon Wisconsin gunboats Chicago Boston Albany training ship Philadelphia prison ship Nipsie and the immense drydock. Boats leave Pier 2 Sunday at 8 30, 10 and 11 80 a m 1 15, 2 30, 4 20 and 7 30 p m. Round trip 60e.

Navy Yard Uncle Bam Nebraska Oregon Wisconsin Chicago Boston Albany Philadelphia Nipsie Oss

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