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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1908
Page
7
The council debates diverting surplus from the municipal lighting plant into general funds rather than lowering rates. Critics warn private firms could benefit as rates stay fixed, while debt relief for consumers remains uncertain.
The piece describes a clash over a looting ordinance tied to the light fund. It notes Mayor Moore’s actions, a veto, and a dispute about drawing from light fund net earnings. It predicts the incoming mayor may review records and question the warrant.
Officials investigate a Chicago claim that an anarchist society exists in Seattle. Emma Gold is mentioned in connection with the Seattle case while details on how a Chicago office obtained Myers’s name and address remain unclear. Myers is described as a tailor connected to a Detroit hotel building.
A steamer collided with a schooner causing a damaged lifeboat and strained decks. The Nottingharm, coal laden, awaits immediate survey while the new craft is praised for its launch. Mrs Hobertlar celebrated by breaking a champagne bottle on the bow as the boat slid away. The Stanley Dollar, 259
Disjointed district report shows attorney denying any link between his actions and a municipal election fund. The article references banks and contributors amid unclear quotes and repeated names, with the public official avoiding direct statements about the campaign finance matter.
An aerogram from Lieutenant Gherards aboard the tender Yankton reports a search for Fred Jeffs after a wreck left him stranded on an unnamed island. The message from Washington, D. C., notes recovery efforts and ongoing inquiries.
A San Francisco merchants group asks the chamber to protest the senate's strike of monthly pilot chart funding for the North Pacific Ocean. Beattie is also to be involved, and the issue was referred to the national affairs committee.
March 10 Paris reports Anne Gould former wife of Bont de Castellane will sail for New York aboard the Kron Pring Wilh helm with Prince de Sagan as passenger. Detectives tracked the Gould home last night amid rumors of a marriage between de Bagand and the former countess as they plan to take de Castellane children to the United States.
Vice President Drake of the Merchants National Bank in Omaha received a call from a man named James A. Fee who entered his offices and presented a bottle said to contain nitro glycerine. He demanded $5,000 and threatened to blow up the building, but police arrested him after Drake summoned assistance. the bottle proved to contain water.
Harry Orchard stood before Judge Wood and pled guilty to the murder of Frank Brennenberg, knowing this would bring a death sentence. Sentence is set for March 18, and Orchard is returned to the Holse penitentiary after the plea in open court.
In Superior Court Raymond Hitchcock sues Robert Abbott for 56000 after Abbott punched P D Donovan in the face on November 20. Donovan says the hit knocked out several teeth and harmed his humor, seeking damages for medical and mental harm.
William Mason allegedly angered by divorce plans visited his ex wife’s home at 1061 Bayonet on March 3 and threatened boarder W R Cook. Cook filed a complaint with prosecutors leading to a petition to keep Mason away from the peace. Mrs Mason was taken to Pacific Hospital yesterday. hospital staff say her condition is not due to the quarrel.
Kenneth Mackintosh prosecuting attorney for King county named by Judge Snell of Pierce county to fight mandamus on behalf of Chester Thompson. T. Vance and Walter Harvey assist in the appeal to the supreme court, continuing the prosecution begun in Tacoma. The case concerns a boy tried for murder while in the state penitentiary insane ward.
A band of 109 armed men attacked Loudsville before dawn, six blacks shot with one fatally, five severely beaten and ordered to leave the country. About 260 riders then seized Brooksville, commandeered the telephone exchange, looted 4000 pounds of pooled leaf, and burned the tobacco warehouse before dispersing with no arrests.
A rider named Yo ai od Wotls Metso, aged about 1823 ttnd and a poundmaster, suffered a broken leg when his horse stumbled on Frank i on and fell yesterday afternoon. He was taken to Providence hospital.
Joseph and Mary Vinette face trial in superior court on charges of conspiring to defraud Seattle Electric out of money byengineering a fake damage claim. They allegedly coached 11 year old Carl Windell into insanity and forced a grueling examination, with the boy’s parents offered 4000 to settle.
The text discusses preferred White and Buck line patterns for beveled edges, noting proportionate reductions in butt joints and door openings. It mentions a high erade chisel when using specific techniques and references layout of bevels and margins in relation to openings.
Panicked crowd at a church in Ocotlan Mexico panics when a man claims divine command. Doors crash and people surge toward exits. Five women and several children are killed with many injured as worshippers crush toward the doorway in the stampede.
A letter from Charles Mitchell, father of slain George Mitchell, claims the Holy Rollers sect is reforming in Bas. He alleges Hurt of Corvallis and ex leader Clearfield helped justify the killings and warns of threats to Perry, Starr, and other family members as the group reorganizes.
Fragmentary text shows a nameless local notice or item with unclear names and possible event references. Readable bits point to a short public or social note without identifiable actions or outcomes. The fragment lacks sufficient context to determine a clear news item.
A reader reports a dramatic improvement after a medical procedure at the Pike Street Theatre. After prior doctors urged surgery, the patient credits Dr Andersen and a regimen of rugiest treatments for restoring health and returning to former work and home life. He invites skeptics to visit for a free consultation.
Local ad notes brand new stock offered at large discounts to raise funds quickly. Includes names Fredlund Hornberg 4&4 Larson and reference to Pike Gatenat.
Market prices list Hazel clams at 25e per dozen and cranberries at 6e per quart. Yakima burbank potatoes at 1.10 per 160 pound sack and Eliensburg potatoes at 15 per sack. Honey at 45e per quart and horseradish at 1e per pound.
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