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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1908
Page
7
Council discusses new charter amendments affecting officer powers fees and attendance rules. Ordinances introduce salary tweaks for the chief accountant, add two accounting posts, hire Price Waterhouse to install a city accounting system, and delay publishing the city code until updated charter is reflected.
The Cullinan diamond, largest ever found, was discovered at the Premier mine near Johannesburg in January 1906. It weighs about 1,000 carats and measures roughly 4.5 by 7.5 inches in the rough. It will be cut and polished by Dutch expert Merr Henri Kee and assistants for display in royal regalia.
The Thompson case reaches the Supreme Court seeking mandamus to compel action by the lower court. Judge G Eesory questioned. case hinges on if a court should proceed after sanity restoration. Attorney W H Thompson, father of a rape defendant, argues the writ applies. court to decide March 27 1908.
A Morphy, one of the city's noted attorneys, appointed by SF Mackintosh as deputy prosecuting attorney. He will work with Deputy Prose Whitham, handling tasks in connection with district and superior courts. No changes in the office. Mr Wat recently appointed to a related post.
Dickson, superintendent, announced his candidacy for the Republican ticket in the primaries next fall. Storey, present superintendent, Buckman arrived from Mt 2 this afternoon.
The senate approved a bill granting right of way to the Grays Harbor Columbia River railway through Three Tree Point Washington on March 17. Works authorize construction and use of the rail line across public lands and waters.
Ren Slater, a city lighting department linesman, suffered a severe electric shock while working on a pole at Westlake Avenue and Virginia Street. He was knocked senseless and held up by live wires, with burns to the leg, and was rescued after about half an hour. he lives at 924 25th Avenue.
Mrs. Joseph Meyers wife of a local newspaper man died suddenly this morning at Providence hospital from pneumonia. She will be buried in Lebanon Indiana, taken by her sister Mrs J W Shimate. She was 26, a year resident of the city, daughter of Dr J C Stewart of Kansas City Missouri.
Washington March 17 Allison Wilmer Baltimore lawyer is hired as special counsel by the Attorney General to prosecute railcar haulers rallying to dispose of mining properties under the commodity law enacted June 30 1906 and effective May 1 1908.
Voters who backed Gen. James B. Metcalfe for mayor plan two banquets styled Jefferson Day events. The organizer known as the Palshful GM will hold an independent affair separate from Moore Cotterill following. Attempts to merge factions into one banquet failed.
The Beattie Chamber of Commerce sent congratulations to Rear Admiral Evans and the crews of the American battleships. The University of Washington wireless link relayed the message, while Poset Soued residents pledged a hearty Pacific welcome as the fleet nears Point Loma with expected early arrival tonight or tomorrow.
C F White chair man of the lumbermen freight rate committee and Austin Griffiths counsel returned from Washington saying they are confident of restoring the former 49 percent rate before the Interstate Commerce Commission. They attended the final hearing in the case against railroads and see a favorable port for shippers if the Portland gateway option remains viable, allowing freight via Portland and the Union Pacific without extra cost.
San Francisco officials announce a Bar association inquiry into critics who condemned the supreme and appellate courts for quashing extortion indictments against Eugene Schmite. A Friday meeting will decide on contempt proceedings if critics are found to have acted freely and improperly.
Hiram Gurney Potter, longtime city worker in water and other departments, died suddenly yesterday at his home 6701 Weedin Place Green Lake. Funeral services set for tomorrow at 1 p m at Seattle Undertaking Parlors with interment at Lake View Cemetery.
County officials have filed suit in superior court to reclaim the Nellie Lawton estate once held by the county and now worth about 150000. The action targets the state of Washington the state board of tax commissioners and West & Wheeler seeking to set aside the excheatment and return the property to the county for the county school fund.
A debris jam formed above the Duwamish River bridge at South Park as crews labored to clear the obstruction and protect the structure. Later debris clogged a bridge downstream between Oakland and Georgetown, placing the superstructure at risk as water levels rose throughout the day and flooded areas near Kenton and the Black River junction.
Des Moines March 17 Leslie M Shaw may not secure the Iowa Republican convention endorsement as Taft allies rail at the Des Moines gathering. The contest centers on Shaw against Taft forces with Webb Kyres named temporary chairman after a bitter struggle.
The remark asserts Charles I must not be treated as Stead, who is said to have his whiskers deprived, while Balfour will avoid having his head cut off. The language reflects era rhetoric about punishment and allegiance.
In San Francisco Abe Ruef received another postponement today in bribery charges. The matter is set to be reviewed next Saturday as Henry Act, the defendant’s attorney, seeks time to prepare a reply to an affidavit for the prosecution.
A Nevada report states John Slater, part owner of a Melwood hill lease, killed himself by placing dynamite in his mouth and exploding it. The incident occurred in Rawhide after the culcide was sent to the town from Olinghouse.
Comptroller Harry W. Carroll orders a two department split in the office with Frederick Foster named chief accountant over accounting and auditing, and BR L Watson to supervise the city clerks department under Chief Clerk J W Upper. The finance committee plans two more accountants and a raise for Foster from 154 to 175 per month.
London plans a grand street pageant depicting major events in the citys history with hundreds of actors and actresses. W T Stead has agreed to portray Oliver Cromwell after agreeing to shave his whiskers and match Cromwells height and weight.
A large number of specials are planned for tomorrow at the public market. Items include chewing taffy in vanilla and strawberry flavors and old fashioned molasses, with produce such as celery by the bunch and berries in half gallon lots.
Advert reads that Rand Mech plans mass production of forged knives from Little Valley New York. It touts long service, satisfaction guarantee, and discounts on stag handle and brass bound knives with prices from 50 cents to 1.00 plus end dates March 25, urging quick orders.
Local ads advertise sale and rent options for pianos and player pianos. Kohler and Chase promote Decker Bros and Fischer pianos with discounts from $500 to $16 down. Listings include 1718 tad are and 111F end ave locations with model notes and payment terms.
A long list of discounted items and prices across meat stalls and produce sections. Backbones at per pound, livers per dish, pickled organ meats, brisket of corned beef, and various tongues priced per unit. Fresh fruit and vegetables include roses, grape fruit, onions, lettuce, celery, cabbages, and more with unit prices and bundle deals.
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