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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1907
Page
8
San Francisco June 22 The appellate court has Schmitz bail application under advisement with a Monday hearing slated. Schmitz dined with his family yesterday and remained at home for an hour. A Monday supervisors meeting is expected to appoint an acting mayor described as a clean man on Gallagher’s departure.
Ballard finances show a $54 000 indebtedness since the year began with a $97 500 tax levy. The council plans to cover $72 500 debt to save interest, while $35 000 was set aside to pay water debt. Charging the debt to the new ward would raise taxes by five cents unless Ballard revenues from saloons are redirected, a step authorities deem inappropriate.
Henry Imhoff, recovering from a gunshot incident with Philip Hase, will not prosecute. He reports healing neck, can roll cigarettes, and plans to resume oversight of the Union Express company, which now employs Hase no longer after his release from jail.
Letter to Postmaster George Stewart in Seattle states a large fortune awaits Jacob Olding Smith, a saddlery worker, if he writes his mother in New Glasgow, Massachusetts. His mother, now three years old, seeks to leave her estate to him after years without contact.
William C. Webster, 75, of 1910 Union Street, sustained a broken leg and serious injuries after a Madison Street cable car struck him near Nineteenth Avenue yesterday afternoon. He was treated at Wayside Emergency Hospital.
The Star Special Service reports actions filed in Olympia on June 22 including dissolution orders for F. H. Goss Construction of Tacoma and M. & M. Shingle of Seattle. Also listed are the Alaska Smelting and Developing Company of tile with 6.5 million dollars in capital and Hartline Mill and Elevator of Hartline with 100 thousand dollars, names of organizers included.
A fragmentary note recalls a teacup invitation and a savings promise tied to Schilling’s Best tea as a grocer issue appears to refund money if not purchased. Dated banter hints at social hopes and a retail cue from a small-town context.
Mia L. Ferguson, a state pioneer woman, dies of typhoid fever in Snohomish Washington on Thursday. The brief notes also mention Peace Dove Shakes Feathers in Washington and a political jibe about war talk. Mrs Hanna No 2 Divorced in Cleveland as divorce granted on cruelty and neglect grounds.
Lewiston report says Herbert J. Spindder, assistant professor of anthropology at Harvard, will arrive to live with the Nes Perce in Idaho to study their language and customs by adopting their ways for a time. St Petersburg dispatch notes provincial governors given full power to quell uprisings with any means necessary.
President Elliott of the Northern Pacific states the line on the north bank will be double tracked from Vancouver to Kalama and from Vancouver to Cape Horn, expanding capacity and improving service.
San Francisco report notes the graft case trial set to begin a week from next Monday with extensive preparations under way. The proceedings are anticipated to unfold in a high profile legal contest involving city officials.
A prompt to act on long term savings focusing on building a solid base over time. It emphasizes starting now and creating a secure financial footing for future wealth. It uses motivational language to urge immediate action.
Louie Glass general manager of the Pacific States Telephone and Telegraph Company faces a graft charge. Delmas and Coogan will defend him. Jury selection is not expected to be difficult.
A movement started by the Afro American league in Cleveland aims to defeat Secretary Taft’s bid for the presidency. Officials plan to expand the effort to a national scope.
PORT GAMBLE June 22 Committees have arranged an attractive program for the Fourth of July and $800 has been pledged for the occasion.
Joseph I. Weber named postmaster at Inglewood Kt county and David H. Illek appointed at eolt Clarke county as of June 22 Washington district announces.
Chicago June 2 The opinion by Judge McEwen holds the Illinois statute barring marriage within one year of a divorce as unconstitutional. The ruling challenges state rules on remarriage timing and may affect divorce reform debates.
Tourists visit Bremerton naval yard and view battleships Nebraska Oregon Wicconain and gunboats Chicago Boston Albany Philadelphia. The ship Philadelphia, the prison to Nipcie and the drydock are noted. Oats depart Pier 2 on Sunday at 6 30 10 11 30 a m 1 18 2 20 4 08 and 7 20 p m. Round triple.
The annual commencement exercises were held last evening in the assembly hall of the Church of Immaculate Conception. Rev George B Cooprider pastor of the First Advent Christian church spoke. James Ot left to attend the Oregon annual camp meeting of First Day Adventists.
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