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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1907
Page
3
Hammer sues Cap Caine for damages after a collision and a jury verdict awards 1800 dollars to Pibou and 12 dollars to Hammer. The trial stretched days in superior court as Cap Caine contemplates appeals through higher courts. The youth asks when money will be received and is told not to rush the process.
Paris dispatch notes strong belief that Mabelle Gilman will marry Corey, with officials stating she will wed no one else. The report cites friends as the source of the wedding expectation and mentions Atchison Ely in connection to the tale.
Special sale announcement for divans at Grote Rankin Company in Massachusetts. Reduced prices for parlor furniture include odd pieces and a large display of priced items, inviting attention to the display.
Julian Johanson Christian Bretland and Richard Willowden of the United States were arrested by Deputy U S Marshal Crabtree on a complaint by Captain Rhodes for stealing ship supplies from the Patterson valued at $200. They are held in $1,000 bond awaiting a hearing before U S Commissioner Kelfer tomorrow morning.
Judge Gordon issued a bench warrant for Clarence Hanford of Lowman and Hanford for contempt in the Stromberg case, but it was not served due to his absence caused by a misunderstanding. The $100 fine and costs were accepted with no appeal, Attorney Page consenting to the verdict and payment.
J Pierpont Morgan left New York for Europe this morning. Harriman announced a postponement of the conference with the president. In Pittsburg three trainmen drowned when a freight engine plunged into a creek and bodies remain unrecovered.
The article praises Alice Sit by the Fire at the Grand for charm and wit with strong performances by Ethel Barrymore and Roselle Koott. It notes a eight-person company, the Black Partl Troubadours at Seattle and upcoming Cowboy's Oil and A Lady of Quality at Lote theater with Aileen May leading and new gowns.
Western factories from Seattle to Oregon face a tie up as Portland box makers strike. Major firms including Pacific Coast Biacult Co and American Biscuit Co feel the impact as inland mills lose shipments along the Columbia River. Shipping delays could last weeks, threatening many Western producers unless the strike ends.
Mayor William Hickman Moore praised labor unions at Union No 6 of the Retail Clerks International Protective Association gathering in the Labor Temple. He urged organization for protection and improved conditions, arguing wealth can be ruthless and unions ensure justice and shared benefits. Other speakers included Frank W. Cotterill J W Tapp Frank W Rust and J W Shrader.
Albert Reeka, a soccer player seriously injured in a Ft Lawton street car accident, remains in hospital and shows improving condition. Doctors laud his pluck and fighting spirit as he recovers.
A historical bank clearings report shows March 13 figures of 1 963 793 64 and 1 948 682 04 with an increase over the same date last year of 6 211 60. The brief notes compare the two dates and indicate a rise in clearing activity.
The Hafe Depowts Vaults of Wm. D. Perkine & Co bankers in the Alaska building offer fire and burglar proof safekeeping for papers and jewels. Located in the city’s business center on street level, customers can call to inspect the equipment and rent boxes for per year.
The wall paper factory of Jane Way and Carpenter in New Brunswick New Jersey was destroyed by fire this morning causing an estimated loss of 466000 dollars.
Gerle and Harry Bryce two Alaska mining men are named in a suit by F. T. Hope seeking seven thousand dollars as commission for selling a mining claim.
Captain Johnson of the county ferry on Lake Washington announced immediate boiler repairs. The ferry will return to the Kirkland run at noon as possible after the work. A large Kirkland delegation urged the commissioners to keep the boat in service.
A filing with the county board details route rights for the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul and parallels with the Northern Pacific. It describes entry points at section 36 township 21 range 4 and notes crossings at Stuck River and Snoqualmie areas en route to Seattle via the Columbia and Puget Sound line. The terminal plans were not filed.
Preparations for the Seattle Business Men's excursion to California are nearly complete under the Seattle Commercial Club. A special train for 126 people will depart Saturday morning and more than 76 tickets have been sold.
Advertises wraps with good quality fabric and body lining, deep ruffles and turnover collars. Describes skirts as full and ample with prices listed as 1.60 1.19 and a 7 percent sale price. Mentions department on the second floor.
The Zinns continue to pack the Lyric theater with The Jolly Musketeers this week. Performances remain highly diverting. Next Sunday afternoon the company presents The Sultan of Morocco.
The store clears its stock of Fine Leather Suit Cases and Traveling Bags to make space for new arrivals. Discounts include Traveling Bags at 1.98 to 3.74 and Suit Cases up to 4.98 with reductions on all items, plus a special embroidery fabric lot at 29 cents per yard.
Unloading offers 20 fine late fiction titles by living authors at sale prices around 53c to 58c, with well-bound reprints and good paper. Also showcases 12 plus styles of women's white aprons with embroidery and hemstitching, sizes large, with surcharge prices around 39c to 63c.
Bargain notice offers a large lot of Fancy White Kimonos with lace and mull yokes. Regular prices range from 2.75 to 3.00 dollars, but the chief mandates unloading them at a fixed 2.19 dollars each.
Tomorrow the Muslin Underwear Department offers women's corset covers in many styles at 25c each, down from 35c. Women's drawers of splendid quality sell at 29c, marked down from 43c to 49c, with many other special values not listed.
King county can issue 600000 in bonds to aid the Lake Washington canal project after a bill passed in Olympia legalizing county bond issuance for federal undertakings. With the assessment measure in place, one and a half million dollars is assured for the canal project.
Two youths aged 15 and 13, Harold Harshman and Volney Hurt of Richmond Beach and Ballard, stole a gas boat and fled toward Richmond Beach. Truant Officer Lewis pursued in a second craft. after a brisk mile chase Harshman surrendered. The launch awaits owner ID at police headquarters.
Ballard officials approve a Sunday closing ordinance by four to three vote, banning saloons pool and billiard rooms on Sundays with penalties from eighty to one hundred dollars per violation. Mayor Peck has refused state law enforcement but may enforce the city measure.
Before awarding the Fourth Avenue regrade contract to C J Erickson he must prove to the city his ability to do the work. He will appear before the board of public works to show his equipment plans and likely speed. The delay in already awarded contracts on Second and Third avenues prompted this review.
Water service will be shut off tomorrow from 9 a m to 5 p m on Yester day along Eighteenth avenue to Twenty. The notice lists no further details on repairs or duration.
The resumed legal proceedings involve James H. Causter now a U.S. consul to Porto Rico and B. T. Barnett founder of Fairbanks seeking a third interest in an early Alaska partnership. Judge Griffin presided.
In Judge Gilliam's court the case Goodsend dock versus Beattle Electric Co. proceeds for 20000 damages. A four year old tile boy was crossing Madison street at Twenty seventh last August when a car fender struck him, throwing him under the vehicle and crushing his right leg, necessitating amputation. Beattle Electric Co. resists the claim.
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