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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1907
Page
7
The mayor reviews bonds for street improvements and contracts with paving firms. District engineers will inspect work, then issue a report guiding bond signatures. Asphalt delays cited as unfinished brick laying blocks prompt mayor’s scrutiny and creditor notices for hundreds of bonds.
Mayor Moore vetoes the ordinance donating two lots on Broadway Terrace from Terry heirs. He cites lack of written deed conditions and questions surrounding previous land transfers. The veto, announced today, halts the Terry site donation as officials review legality and moral implications.
Business leaders in Ballard oppose annexation arguing against consolidation with Seattle. They claim a larger city would burden the area while promising a new 12 room school building and improved schooling. The campaign cites insurance rate changes and notes many mill workers’ families would be affected by the move.
The report describes Moran a Seattle resident and fisherman accused of unlawful river and harbor fishing actions. It notes a December incident where Moran and an associate reportedly informed authorities, while charges involve fines of 25 dollars per person totaling 75 dollars.
Warren Smith, a well known pioneer, was buried this afternoon at 2 in Brom Cemetery under auspices of local R. Mr. Smith died yesterday afternoon from causes not yet disclosed.
The notices report the sudden death of J W Scott at his home at 1807 Seventh Avenue aged 36 and describe apoplexy as the cause. He leaves a widow and a brother. A separate note mentions a 69 year old man who died, leaving a widow and a brother.
Judges Frater and Yakey swap positions with Frater sitting in Department 3 while Steiner returns to his district. Griggs, in Department 2, returns plaintiff for $2610.94 in a case on overpayments for a baffling contract of Venve. Carlaon was arrested March 10 for violating Sunday closing ordinance and gained a change of venue to Judge George's court.
The venue is now under Manuel Cafe management and will offer an excellent daily dinner service from 11 a m to an unspecified closing time noted as p m. The text indicates a transition to new management and ongoing dining service.
The testimony describes relentless surveillance by Thaw associates in London and Paris, assaults with a rattan, beatings in Paris, threats to kill, and Thaw’s theft of jewelry and money. The witness recalls Thaw arranging protection and intimidation through detectives, lawyers, and cablegrams, while denying false accusations and facing legal maneuvers over affidavits and witness tampering.
County commissioners will provide a bearing Wednesday afternoon to the Seattle and Kirkland Chamber of Commerce on repairing the ferry King County. Kirkland jurors are drawn for the May term. United States marshal to summon those named. Co. clothiers at 1432 Second Ave urge quick sale as block is coming down.
Local lodge leaders including Leavitt and Woods oppose relocating the lodge headquarters from Walla Walla to Seattle. The Walla Walla group accuses Leavitt and Weed of mismanagement and seeks a court injunction to stop removal of lodge furniture.
Judge Griffin in Department 5 weighs a ruling that could reach the supreme court and affect how Union Pacific face costly condemnation. The decision could drive up expenses for corporations and slow offers to landowners amid a volatile realty market.
A special meeting increased capital stock from 300000 to 1600000 and added the words of Beattie to the name. Only 200000 of the new stock was taken by existing stockholders, with the remainder presumably issued to new investors.
On the board’s advice the company plans changes to enable operations in Beattie. The move aims to improve business property and support expanded activity in the area.
James Hall admitted theft of money from William Bradley at the Snohomish Hotel and was quickly brought before Judge Morris. He pled guilty and received a two year prison sentence.
Ander son, a track walker on the Great Northern railroad, was killed last night near Edmonds when struck by a Vancouver flyer. His body was brought to Baverett for burial. Deaths registered include Wiemann Henry 74, Flanagan Ida May 41, Kirken dall Mollie 35, Wolf 3, Bain Mamie 1, Barnes Mary 62, Smith Alexander 53, Jensen Ronard 45, McCausland Donald 16.
March dates list numerous birth notices to wives across multiple addresses including 2813 E Olive 2704 East Union and Pacific hospital. Daughters and a son are reported for families of Curties Sten Curtine Stenfoot Lingerfoot Wittman Shaulthauer Moran Lawson Morria Palmer and others.
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