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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1908
Page
7
Officials report an 80,000 person increase in water use as meters roll out, with 3,600 new services adding demand from businesses and hotels. Sprinkling rules may tighten. inspectors to curb waste and enforce restrictions as the summer approaches. Applications for meters are rising quickly, urging early requests.
United Press reports a U S cruiser reaching Port au Prince as protests ease and gunfire subsides. Refuges housed at consulates, Haiti's Alexis government mulls plan by M Borne to place refugees aboard the cruiser and deport them if accepted, with assurances from the French consul general.
Report from March 18 notes a bleak mood in the theater world with about $60 in circulation and a downturn in earnings. Broadway and West Coast venues report faded booking activity as top actors balk at touring and many theatres face vacancies and cooperative company attempts.
A burned barn exposed a human skeleton buried beneath debris. local investigators note possible foul play but cite surrounding circumstances and incomplete evidence as they probe the blaze origin and the buried remains.
The mother of 11 year old Mhitie sues for damages in Superior Court against North Western Company and its employee claiming harm during an alleged fumigation aboard a steamship. The case cites a $1,997.69 damage claim and references the boy’s birth and city origin.
Roof parties may be held in Seattle as the Agrettean fleet anchors in Elliott Bay. Hosts could use the roofs of large office and hotel buildings for harbor views, with Beacon Hill Magnolia bluff and Queen Anne hill offering premier sightlines. Similar requests in San Francisco were refused by waterfront owners.
The case State v CC A O Tiri en was moved to a higher court after the defendant died in Pacific hospital. O Tirien faced larceny by embezzlement charges involving 194.50 from a Des Moines area sale. Complainant Mrs Hebecca Prince alleged he sold a remodeling house for 512 dollars while claiming only 225 was obtained.
Port Cross Cal March 18 The four passengers of the steamer Pomona wrecked last night are safe and were carried to Frieco this morning With calm seas the steamer may be saved Her bow struck a reef and remains high on it The mail and valuable cargo were landed The passengers praise Capt Swanson and his crew for bravery and coolness
An anonymous Portland letter led to the discovery of Julian Wallende, missing last December. His mutilated body was found under a Silver Creek bridge, with evidence of robbery and foul play. A $265 reward was offered for the arrest and conviction of the killer.
Reports from the Duwamish river and south valley districts say high water is rapidly subsiding and danger from spring floods no longer exists. Damage was limited to southeast Orttia district and northern valley lowlands with homes partially flooded but valuables moved to safety. Bridges at South Park and Cedar River above Renton have cleared obstructions and pose no further danger.
John Kozmakoff of Sitka Alaska denies kidnapping allegations filed by Mrs. Alex Stitt. He says Francie Meyer is a ward of Mrs. L M Mille of Sitka and that he was authorized to return the boy from San Francisco to Sitka. He asserts no further interest beyond justice.
Secretary of the Navy Victor Metcalf announced plans to ask Admiral Evans for a detailed report on the water line belts of battleships during target practice. The findings will go to the senate naval committee, and Metcalf will inspect each ship after the San Francisco review before commenting further. The navy also said the battleship fleet should reach Manila around September 16 with Admiral Emory relieved by Captain Porter around October 26.
James Morrison a mulatto was ordered released from custody by Judge Gordon after ten days in the city jail on a weak charge of disorderly conduct linked to a kitchen ring theft at the Houston hotel. Detectives Peterson and McClurg detained him. the alleged theft occurred before his prior presence in the building. The journal also notes the trial of Albert Casper and Lou Strain, two Green Lake district youths, for a state felony began before Judge Frater.
The labor congress called by President Samuel Gompers of the American Federation of Labor opens with about 250 delegates from both AFL affiliates and railway unions. Discussions focus on Supreme Court opinions on organized labor and relief bills for Congress. Committees prepare proposed measures and a broad appeal to laborers to back current leadership in the upcoming elections.
Gen. d Amade, commanding French Morocco forces, rejects peace overtures from Mulai Hafid unless he surrenders unconditionally. Hafid’s supporters are being dispersed as hostilities edge toward an end, with Hafid likely sent to France after surrender to prevent further unrest.
New York March 14 Direct of the Dmnors Central railroad decided to ask stockholders to vote at a special meeting in May on a 30 percent increase in the company's capital stock.
In San Francisco on March 11 the district court of appeals will convene to hear Abe Ruef’s habeas writ returnable. Attorneys Ach and Murphy seek to reduce Ruef’s bond from 1,117,000. On March 14 Ach contemplates contempt actions against Judge Dunne and Police Chief Rigney over depositions in Ruef’s suit seeking repayment of 4,000 spent while Ruef was in custody.
The University of Washington launches a new college hour during the Wednesday assembly period. The informal session invites men's students to discuss affairs with collegiate music by the college band and grade talks, aiming to strengthen student ties to university life.
Informants say a subcommittee appointed to investigate will advise against impeaching Lebbeus R. Wifley, U S judge in Shanghai. Objections by several prominent American Catholics in China cite alleged high handed methods by the judge.
March 18 Paris crowds, led by bands, march through streets to honor the Paris Commune. Demonstrators, many women, carry banners reading Long Live the Commune and denounce Marquis Le Galliffet the Butcher of Paris.
Cecilia W. Tate files for divorce in superior court alleging abandonment. They married in San Francisco in 1909 and say Archibald left her in 1906 and did not return.
LATCHFIELD VICTORIA March 18 Republicans for the Twenty first congressional district met in convention there today and endorsed Joseph G Cannon for the presidency. The state convention will be held a week from tomorrow.
The University of Washington eight faces slim chances of racing California or Stanford this year. California won’t share expenses for a southern trip, and Stanford’s finances are tight. A potential contest with the Imperial School of Japan looms, but equipment and seat design differences may hinder Washington. The squad is described as the best ever at the state institution.
New York stocks opened with a solid rise but Union Pacific fell 4 4 points after an initial bid. The rest of the market followed with declines, limited trading by professionals. In the final hour heavy selling pushed prices down, leaving New York Central Union Pacific Reading Northern Pacific and St Paul all lower.
Market prices show oranges at tie to tbe per dozen and cranberries at tie per pound. Various items including stuffing olives at 75e pint, chicken salad at Se per pound, winter salmon at 124yc per pound, wind pickled salmon at Se per pound, beef pot roast Tc to 8c per pound, eggs at 2c each, celery Se per bunch, and sago 3 pounds for 25c. Additional listings include potatoes, beans, bacon, and assorted dairy and meats with multiple price points.
Readable fragments show assorted prices for nuts and produce. Walnuts and almonds priced per pound, radishes by the bunch, parsley and turnips by bunch, artichokes four for 25 cents. Listings reflect mid century grocery tags and promotions.
Simple ceremonies mark the 3 pm ground breaking for Oregon’s state building at the A.Y-P exposition. W H Wehring of Portland and architect D C Lewis of the Oregon commission attend with local fair officials. Construction starts immediately and is to be completed by September 1 at a cost of 35399 dollars.
San Francisco officials report the state railroad commission, after finding Southern Pacific railroad rate discrimination, will shift its rebate inquiry to Los Angeles. Santa Fe railroad officials will be summoned on April 20 to answer similar charges at the carpet.
Boats depart ten times daily from Pier 2 to the U S navy yard, enabling naval crew and supply movements.
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