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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1908
Page
7
The health department plans to retain current plague control staff under Crichton while instituting civil service rules for new appointments. Crichton will oversee existing employees, with new offices to be set in a rebuilt municipal building and city hall as space allows.
A triangular exit case in which L. H. Green seeks to recover 10086.49 from the former city of Halland for work on water supply digging was tried before Judge Griffin in superior court. Halland’s annexation created obligations that may require the city to assist in defense and, if Green wins, the municipality may be liable for costs.
Mrs Katherine Stream, city stenographer, was awarded 354 damages against the city of Beattie and Seattle Electric Co for injuries from a fall into an unprotected excavation at Fourth and Yealer Way on Sept 10 1907. City and street railway company to pay half each and cover legal costs.
United Press dispatch from Alto California reports probable student walkout at Stanford University after mass suspensions. Officials consider leave of absence as students threaten further action while campus diversions and athletic squads receive attention. Names of suspended students and hometowns listed among potential protest actions.
The supreme court ruled that a will dated April 27 is invalidated by the marriage of the testatrix to Petridge. After her death, the brother and TH Kolderup pursued probate but the higher court maintained the invalidation, leaving Petridge entitled to the estate.
Davis a 21 year old son of a late father died yesterday afternoon. He was one of twins born in May. Found dead in bed, the body of his brother also reported to be in good health a half hour earlier.
The coroner was notified after a death occurred and ruled pneumonia as the cause. The father of the deceased works at the Puget Sound Navy Yard.
Dr Charles B Cowan a prominent Seattle physician announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for coroner at the fall primaries. A 30 year old well connected Mason and lodge member with ties to K of P and Royal Arcanum, he trained at Western Medical College Canada and is regarded as a leading local medical man.
United Press reports Vancouver Wash March dispatch states Commander of the department of the Columbia wired the War Department for instructions on sending troops to Treadwell Alaska where authorities say disorder may erupt due to the foggy conditions and local unrest.
Manager Dugdale adds southpaw Bert Coy to the 1965 pitching staff. Coy arrived from St Paul under contract and joins Moberty Metcalf Rush Welch Allen Burnett on the staff. Next Sunday, the league team faces Snohomish at Athletic Park at 3 o clock, with a special train rumored for the visitors.
Francis B. Finley sues in probate for the estate of Aleck K. Finley to recover a $5,500 loan. The mortgage on property in the Seneca Street addition has passed through Buck & Con, Bronk Investment, and Seattle National Bank as it changed hands during the real estate boom. The loan remains unpaid, and the court must trace the transfers to locate recovery sources.
Harry Sipes, conductor on an interurban work train, sues Puget Sound Electric for 25000 after a Dec 26 1906 collision with a regular passenger train near Edgewood. The case is before Judge Albertson today.
Complaint filed by the prosecuting attorney charges Mark C. O'Mera with attempting to alienate Esther Kent, 11 year old wife of Clarence Kent, by writing love letters and urging her to leave her husband. The case cites the statutory offense due to the girl’s minority.
W Parmeriee Jr. filed in superior court for divorce from Mand Parmeriee. The plaintiff is a cousin of local attorney William Parmeriee.
Harry Dawson of 3602 S4th Ave West reported being robbed of $10 near the foot of Union at Hall Road last night. He provided authorities with a description of the alleged robber.
Arelie Gullivan Waday sues for divorce from Jennie Sullivan in superior court claiming fear for his life. He says they were married December 26 1906 and alleges his wife struck him with a broom handle while he slept in bed.
In Olympia on March 26 the supreme court ruled the King County Superior Court was in error in granting an injunction at the request of BR. J. Mute to stop M. J. Johnson from maintaining a houseboat on Lake Washington in front of Mulre Lot. The state owns the lake shore except as limited by this decision.
Acting Chief Ward promotes Sergeant Alet McDonald to acting captain and William H. B. Kent from office clerk to sergeant. The moves fill two vacancies created by Ward’s appointment. If Ward’s appointment becomes permanent, both positions will be made permanent today.
Articles of incorporation for the Pulmonary Hospital of the City of Seattle are drawn up by Harold Preston and sent to Olympia. Incorporators include J B Goldsmith Joshua Green A B Kerry Dr J A Eaglecon Dr Clarence Smith and Dr W M Kellog. Sarah Loretta Denney bequeathed 46000 and her niece 10000 toward the hospital, the latter immediately available but the 40000 gift tied to matching funds elsewhere.
A frame one and a half story building at 2216 Emerson Ave Interbay burned shortly after 3 AM. Valued at 2000 dollars, it belonged to Mrs. Fortier. A second building at 3659 W tind Ave caught fire with minor damage. Fire department from Battery and Fourth avenues responded. Interbay has no active station yet, though funds were approved yesterday to outfit the new Interbay fire station.
Herman Loomis aged 19 was arrested on information from Anacortes charging wife desertion. Loomis says he left after a quarrel six months ago, they have a few month old child, and he denies intent to desert. A rummage sale at 1903 Arcade Way was listed in the same item.
Bryan wins endorsement for the presidency at the Indiana Democratic state convention in Indianapolis. John W. Kern is nominated for vice president but the platform criticizes Panama canal bonds and Roosevelt succession plans while opposing Aldrich and Fowler financial bills. A brawl erupts during the governor nomination ballot, leaving several with black eyes and Edward Hildland ejected for objecting to the result.
Illuminated decorations will greet the visiting Eagles for the Grand Aerie gathering in August. A major light scheme will run along main streets and the county courthouse will be lavishly lit with incandescent lights. Committees report progress and a local Aerie will donate over 6 000 of the fund while business leaders are urged to contribute.
Early morning break in at a city urban railway station saw burglars smash a cash drawer and leave empty handed as they appeared to enter to take receipts. Officer Smith investigated but could not identify the would be robbers and found no trace of the missing funds.
Dora Nel son Lyon Clarice Raddue Lulu Graham Mrs Wrekoff and George W Garside are mentioned in funeral notices. Lyon and Raddue funerals were at Butterworth & Bone and Butterworth & Sone chapels with Lake View and Mount Pleasant cemeteries. Garside remains to be shipped to Juneau Alaska for burial by Bonney Watson Company.
Clarice Raddue aged 26 died in this city on March 26. HB Carter aged 62 died on March 25 at 2512 Sixth N. Lulu Graham aged 21 died on March 24 in this city. The body is in the private reception room of Butterworth & Sona.
A bold promotion pledges a public purchase of 700,000 shares of a gold stock at par or above with a backing by major mining and financial interests. The promoter claims vast unseen profits, urges early buy orders for Saturday trading, and touts unique access to insiders’ reports and giant future offerings.
The speaker asserts abundant investor funds in the United States and Canada and says the public is eager to invest. He claims previous investment was overcautious and promises a forthcoming square deal that will attract earnest participants.
The Washington Trust Company of Seattle was appointed administrator of Corliss P. Stone's estate, valued at over 500000, placed in a 25 year trust by his will. The trust benefits his widow and son Corline L Stone, with a $16000 provision for the grandson, to mature at age 30 if moral conduct remains.
In Los Angeles on March 26 Mrs Beulah Hawkins a cataleptic patient at the county hospital marked her fiftieth day of sleep with no change in condition aside from increased eyelid tremors seen as a possible sign of returning consciousness. She rested easier and breathed more regularly.
Imported layer fies sell at 100 per bar Fresh butter clams at 11bc per dozen Winter pears at 20c per dozen Native head let tuce on sale by head Mammoth Black Twig apples from Wenatchee delivered at 2.50 per box Nineteen pounds of sugar sold for 1.00
As conventions approach Democratic leaders from Nebraska Delaware New York and Minnesota gather in Denver to map strategy for the presidential race. Names like W. J. Bryan Judge George Gray Stuyvesant Chanler and Governor John A. Johnson surface as potential first ticket contenders while delegates arrange quarters and plan whispers driven efforts ahead of balloting.
Reeves Ayimore petitions the superior court to set aside a November 11 1903 divorce decree that required him to pay 15 a month alimony. He cites that all children are now of age and he cannot continue the old arrangement. Port Orchard route notes seven daily boats from pier 2 to the U S Navy Yard.
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