16 Mar 1907
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1907
Page
1
The mayor, speaking at the Commercial Club, questions a single stone city hall on Jefferson property and proposes a modern building on Fifth end Yester site to house departments for 20 26 years. He predicts population growth and city expansion, noting city holdings will be needed for municipal use and future sale value.
Roosevelt today formally named Majors Sibert Gaillard and Rouseau as members of the Pan American canal commission with a 14000 dollar annual pay each, including 45 army officers.
New York reports Evelyn and Countess Yarmouth reconciled after visiting Harry Thaw in the Tombs. Thaw’s mother visited later. Thaw appeared troubled as defense plans for Monday’s trial were announced, with doctors aiding Jerome’s case.
A city standstill looms as Master Builders threaten a lockout Tuesday if the Affiliated Trades Council does not sign a comprehensive settlement. Both sides express willingness to avoid a labor clash before the AYP Expo, with a committee to meet Monday to finalize terms.
March 16 report notes Wellen asking to see the President after a conference where anti President remarks were discussed. Yale corporation aims at Niagara Falls beautification. Taft leaves tonight for undisclosed destination. A financial statement was withdrawn after a conference with bankers and others due to errors. market closed strong amid speculation about Harriman holdings.
Civil service investigators probe boat concerns claiming to prepare applicants for examinations. Alleged schools have no links to the civil service department and offer no legitimate access to tests or results. Authorities note inflated fees and unverified guarantees.
Officials consider converting the Auditorium on Fourth Street above Pike into a theater. The owners have applied for permission, joining four other theater proposals under review by the council committee and the new theater ordinance.
Washington reports Genator Heyburn of Idaho likens railroad stock to a poker game on Wall Street saying national prosperity will not suffer. Governor Deneen of Illinois meets with President Roosevelt in the afternoon and declines to discuss the conference details.
The Greyer Mueller Industrial bank cashier has defaulted in Berlin on March 16. He is short about $130,000 believed lost in stock speculation over the last two days.
In the Twelfth ward Rainier Valley Improvement Association and Beacon Hill residents push to remove nuisances now seen as city grows. A campaign to relocate the pest house gains momentum as officials address the issue amid the area’s expansion. A fire at Scott Lumber Company totals losses of 156000 dollars.
The article notes St Patrick's Day celebrations in Seattle with Catholic services at Our Lady of Good Help led by Rev Father J O'Brien, a Mass and banquet by the Ancient Order of Hibernians, and social events at the A H H hall and the Giencairn hotel. About 64 couples danced at the Celtic Bona gathering at the Commercial club rooms, with festivities continuing to midnight.
Beattle shows confidence as bank clearances for the week ending March 16 1907 rise by 172 714 61 to 1 674 579 03 from the 1906 week. The year over year total reaches 10 872 833 96 versus 10 087 659 06 strengthening the case against fear of a “rich men” panic.
Beri Taph Gervies reports Archie Hahn has today been engaged as coach by the University of Oregon. The move marks a notable addition to the university’s athletic staff.
The Atlantic express of the Grand Trunk railroad struck a freight train after an open switch morning in Bancroft Michigan. Engineer J. T. Schram and a fireman were seriously injured. Passenger B. J. Neonan of Spokane among the injured.
At a meeting of Puget Sound steamer and tug owners yesterday, the Marine Engineers Beneficial Association demand for higher wages was rejected. Employers say current wages satisfy engineers, with proposed raises averaging 12 to 7 percent by boat tonnage. The dispute centers on unequal pay for ships in the same trade. Engineers will hear proposals before a potential strike.
Archbishop Farley reviews a large parade event, offering remarks on ceremony and public attention to the procession. The article notes the significance of the parade for the city and its religious observers.
Three large warehouses in London's Finsbury district, a major industrial hub, were destroyed by a blaze causing losses estimated at one million dollars. Firefighters battled the flames as the blaze threatened surrounding structures and disrupted activity in the busy area.
Washington reports the president appointed W. X. Tuchanen of Bronx City as a delegate to the Hague peace conference set for June.
The board of public works did not award any asphalt paving bids, citing no contractor willingness to lower exorbitant prices. Brick paving bids were even higher, with Fourth Avenue bids reaching $2.00 per square yard for brick alone. Prices for concrete, granite, curbing, and lumber rose, and widespread cost inflation led to bid holds and uncertain comparables.
A temporary injunction stops Seattle Electric Co from laying tracks on Ewing street Fremont. Judge Albertson granted the order to keep cars off the narrow street and allow loading. A. I. Stay seeks to make the injunction permanent and may demand damages. Stay owns brick yard property facing the proposed tracks.
Hi Gill, a city council ally of Mr Otti, opposes Mayor Moore by defending Pat Sullivan, a saloonkeeper charged with Sunday closing law violation. Sullivan sought bail relief. Gill’s appearance signals political drama as liquor cases unfold with police tensions and factional rivalries in the administration.
Neighborhood property owners met at 322 Broadway to urge Mayor Moore to veto the ordinance gifting the old fire house site on Broadway and Terrace to the Terry heirs. They vow to challenge the gift in court if veto fails, naming Councilman Sawyer and Hi Gui in the dispute over the deed and taxes.
Gillham, in charge of Madison street cable line operations, faces potential manslaughter charges over the March 6 accident on Madison Street that killed Mrs. James R. Brackett. The Seattle Electric Co. plans a vigorous defense, with lead attorneys. action pending coroner testimony and company policy.
Washington March 16 Archie Roosevelt the president’s sick boy befriended the Turkish minister’s son known as little Turkey at the Friends’ boys’ school near the White House. Archie, an avid rider and swimmer, enrolled the boy in the Y M C A and urged kindness and fair treatment, hoping to prove Christian fellowship.
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