23 Mar 1907
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1907
Page
1
A brief item notes an event at Rem Sci involving several works by YP PD. Details are limited but a pent phrase indicates low wast conditions and a possible site activity with multiple participants and a routine check.
The article details the murder involving Addie Podhorsky, a Russian woman, and C. Hines in Goldfields after Podhorsky’s husband, once well connected, claimed a seduction led to the killing. The tale traces Podhorsky from Nome to Seattle, then Goldfields, with ties to San Francisco wharf and Aberdeen connections through Cochrane.
A large steam schooner believed to be the Northwest Steamship Company's Santa Ana ran ashore at North Head beach near the Columbia River mouth. The vessel, chartered to Portland parties, was en route from San Francisco to Portland under Captain Daniels.
The article reports affidavits from Thaw's defense team and expert testimony arguing his insanity at the time of the shooting. It notes affidavits from Gleason and other lawyers, plus Dr. Wagner's statements about Thaw’s movements and mental state. Jerome declined to discuss the affidavits as the filing details unfold.
W A Richardson, recently linked to the Washington Hotel looting, was sentenced by Judge Morrin to three years in the state penitentiary. The case ties him to the burglary findings and formal conviction.
John Holloran aged 66 was found dead in the Oxford bar. Deputy Coroner Wiltsie will hold a postmortem this afternoon at 4 o'clock to determine the cause of death, with heart disease suspected. Relatives remain unfound, and the body rests at Ronney Watson's.
Osear W Hall 21 was crushed this morning at the Lee Lamber Co plant in Bellevue by a wagon carriage. He died 10 minutes after the accident, only able to ask for his mother miles away in Bullfrog Nevada. His sister lives on Vashon Island.
J. Erickson was awarded the Fourth Avenue trade contract for 274 201 98 dollars. He pledges two steam shovels to remove 2896 cubic yards daily and to employ enough men and teams to move 3000 cubic yards daily. The plan includes two locomotives and 40 dirt cars delivering earth to tide state by a double track railway. Public yards of earth total 403000 and steel weighing 279212 pounds will be used for a steel bridge across Yealer way.
Funeral services for the late John Spencer of Everett will be held at 1 p.m. tomorrow from the First Free Methodist church of Seattle. Rev. F B Calkins will officiate. Spencer died last evening at Pacific hospital and was one of the best known and wealthiest citizens of Everett.
The Dakota wrecked off the coast after striking a rock. Pirates seized mail bags and documents as passengers and crew escaped in boats with fishermen aiding the stranded vessel. The incident sparked questions about leadership as officials discuss the crisis and potential successors.
After brief deliberation, the jury reported it could not agree on a verdict in the Clyde Brownfield robbery case. Eight members favored conviction while four favored acquittal. Judge Morris questioned the foreman about juror honesty and deliberation.
Pozznsk, a Ravensdale miner, received a life sentence for second degree murder in the death of Alexander Skroupa. Judge Morris condemned the killing as the jury saved him from a harsher fate and ordered hard labor at Walla Walla State Penitentiary. Trial concluded March 12. defense motion for new trial overruled.
Progress by the Christian Endeavor canvassers advances convention plans. Chairman T W Lough says 1600 delegates have homes secured by 36 of 300 canvassers. Rev J M Wilson of Westminister Presbyterian chairs the Ministerial Association on the entertainment committee. The Convention Bulletin debuted today.
Walter Gillham rector of Beattie Electric charged with manslaughter in the Roving by his negd incident causing the death of Mrs. Brackett of Bethel on March 6. Walter B. Fulton appeared for Gillham and was granted time to plead until next Saturday. Gillham appeared calm as the information was read.
Dr Grant Calhoun, health officer, warns of a plague like epidemic disease with rapid onset and no known prevention or cure. He notes good weather may end the outbreak and cites uncertain causes and the need for care of exposed individuals.
The hillside along 16th ay and Crescent drive is failing, with 266 feet of slope dropping to a permanent level and 29 foot breaks beyond the street line. The board of public works heard reports and decided that a new subsoil sewer is required to remedy the issue, with the contract for the sewer now let.
Alaska Delegate Thomas H. Waskey plans to board the steamer Saratoga tomorrow night in Seattle bound for Valdez and Seward then return after visiting Southeast Alaska. The ship carries many Interior passengers including Fairbanks mayor B Tissette, a pioneer jeweler, Hales, H Parsons of the Pal- Soaks aneas P J Charles of Alaska Pacific Express, and Captain Baker of the N C company. The first group of fishermen will be sent north to Northwestern Fisheries canneries.
William Constantine faces an assault with intent to murder charge in the upcoming King County Superior Court trial. Judge George B. Morris will oversee a case expected to be highly sensational with Jesse Hall as the main state witness and Myra Constantine Hall as a key defense figure.
Two more deaths from spinal meningitis are reported today. The tenth district records M deaths this month. Beattie General Hospital has one current case and four deaths from prior four cases. WHospital shows six current cases and four deaths from six previous. ¢ Hospital has two current cases. Inside Mission Hospital reports one current case and four deaths from prior four. Minor Hospital reports no cases.
The article reports a global spike in spinal meningitis with rapid deaths in Seattle and London. It notes nine local cases at Seattle hospitals, six at Providence, and cases at Pacific and Wayside Mission, with a warning against quack cures and emphasis on early medical care.
The steamer Northwestern of the Northwestern Steamship Company is ashore on Latouche Island and may become a total wreck if the sea rises. Captain J. P. Truebridge left Valdez for the scene with gasoline air tanks to lift the bow. Passengers and mail had already departed on the Portland for Seattle and the wreck repair costs were estimated at at least 50 000 dollars.
The bid by G. H. Tilden & Co for the city water bond issue of 2,250,000 was postponed a week to give Tilden time to improve his offer. If he fails to bid anew, no further action will be taken.
Francis R Singleton reports in Seattle on a wage dispute affecting 4500 building trades workers and concrete mixers. The Master Builders oppose a $1 extra per day rise for mixers, sparking a suspension and failed talks. Unions signaled willingness to continue two year terms if mixers are protected, while non union labor threats were retracted as negotiations proceed. A Building Trades committee pressed for settlement and the Master Builders prepared a public statement.
Stocks opened lower but rebounded with fractional rallies within 16 minutes. Union Pacific fell sharply while Berlin shares dropped on New York advices. Canadian Pacific bore the brunt, sliding to 158 amid a day of erratic trading and nervous closes.
The Engineers’ Association rejected the owners wage scale last night and demanded a higher raise. Secretary C B Follett said April 1 is the deadline for action, otherwise nonessential workers will resign and may trigger a wider walkout affecting firemen and helpers.
A powerful rain storm with high winds hit San Francisco on March 23 raising fears of levee breaches in the Sacramento and San Joaquin valleys. Officials fear widespread damage and possible loss of life as telegraph and railroad service deteriorates amid reports of millions in damages.
President Roosevelt promised full government aid to locate Horace Marvin, a four year old missing boy. He also ordered the Post Office Department to prosecute the search efforts.
Several steamers and sailing vessels once used as lumber carriers between Puget Sound and California ports will be withdrawn and reassigned to the Alaska trade. About 14 vessels with total capacity near 13 million feet will shift, likely yielding lower rates and keeping current charter rates around 8.50 to San Francisco and 9.50 to San Pedro through the summer, spurring large orders previously delayed.
Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta work out plans for government ownership of telephone and telegraph lines. Cities push municipal ownership of streets, power, water and light. Financing may come through purchases or floated bonds. bankers note large sums involved.
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