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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1907
Page
3
The 91 year old head of the Mayo family travels alone and has visited all parts of the world. While in Seattle he will stay with local physicians as guests of St. Mary's hospital in Rochester noted for Mayo surgery and concurrent retirements.
Miss Meade McDuffee of Boston, heiress to Louis P. McDuffee, ran away with Lieutenant Nevin of the Marine Corps. After parental opposition, they wed at the Little Church Around the Corner in New York and plan to depart for a mid Pacific station for service.
A fragmented ledger of items mentions railroad discussion, Barfield Corti, and federal control. March dates reference medical concerns, a killed soldier, and political tensions. In Houmania unrest and anti Jewish pressure are described, with March 24 noting detention or petition in Olympia.
B Lawson once a Boer War figure arrives in Tacoma aboard the Dix and predicts war between the United States and Japan after a personal investigation. Mrs Strahan convalesces as her Chinese healer responds to osteopathic treatment.
Delegates representing mine operators demand an eight hour workday at Calgary. A strike could disrupt Crow's Near country and other up province regions if tensions escalate. Meanwhile the Wellman North Pole expedition reports balloon America nearing completion and plans to depart by June 1 for Norway or Buffalo amid insurance arrangements with Washington Fire Insurance Company.
In El Paso Texas on March 8 a traveler known as Tier Man Everson, reported killed by Yaqui Indians, was found alive in the city yesterday. The incident comes amid earlier claims of his death, now contradicted by his surprise return.
Washington March 28 President Roosevelt will deliver an address at the dedication of the Rough Rider monument set for April 12 at Arlington National Cemetery. The ceremony commemorates the unit led by Theodore Roosevelt during the Spanish American War.
George W. Babcock long time resident and former mayor of Walla Walla has died of heart failure at age 76. His passing marks the end of a civic career noted in local circles. Funeral arrangements are pending.
Springfield reports drastic measures to curb price gouging on theater and amusement tickets. Legislative action emerges after meetings with railroad presidents Felton and Hertan and other line officials addressing questions before the committee. In New York, vice president Smith and general superintendent McCormick plead guilty to railroad wreck charges near Woodland that killed twenty four. Fishing tackle and gear advertised by A L Hall at 1131 Pier Ave.
Seattle organized labor elected J C Dalby of the Cooks and Waiters union to represent it at the Moyer Hayward and Pettibone trial in Boise Idaho on May 1. Dalby previously ran as the Democratic nominee for the Forty fifth district representative seat. John B Wilson of the electrical workers was named as alternate. Dalby will report back to labor in Seattle and coordinate with labor delegates from across the United States.
James Henry Smith known as Silent Smith dies of heart disease in Yokohama during his honeymoon. Smith, one of New York's wealthiest capital investors, recently married the divorced wife of William Rhineland er Blewart.
Star Special Service reports several new corporations filed with the secretary of state. Beattie and Protective, of Bellingham, value $7,000. Beattie Auto Company, $64,000. Tonkin Investment Company, $20,000. Washington Lox Brokerage, with partners J. Smith and W. Wash. Also noted is a Turkish bath and bed all night for $1.00 under the Grand Opera House, phone number 1447.
A list of trustees including Charles H Beattie, Gowen, Everett, Thomas Hardeaux Beat tie, William Hulbert, M HH Graham Shelton and others from Everett, Tacoma, North lend appears in a local notice. Names such as W C Weeks, Wiliam Hulbert, and J Hagley are recorded among the Beattie related appointments and associated entities.
Hearst filed five libel suits in Chicago seeking 500000 dollars each against the Chicago Tribune. The actions arise from five Tribune articles published yesterday, each an extract from Secretary of State Root's Utica speech of November 1, 1906.
Wilson Mizner has rejoined Mia Mizner as head of the Yerkes Mizner household at the Yerkes mansion 64 Fifth Avenue. A recent dinner placed Mizner at the head of the table and reporters learned the couple were spending the evening together at a theater after a reporter’s inquiry.
Tacoma March 28. A rumor that Logan school was infected with spinal meningitis bacteria caused a sharp drop in attendance. After three days enrollment fell from over 600 to 260 on Tuesday afternoon. No action taken yet to recall pupils, but notices may be sent to parents urging immediate return at the start of next week.
San Francisco reports costly blasting by contractors on Tele joint or 4 pipe. G. H. Brown Plumbing Co., 221 Pine st., offers immediate repair service with both phones listed.
A hill slide wrecked three houses with a 200 foot bluff collapse. One occupant was left hanging on the bluff while the third structure was nearly shaken to pieces. All occupants escaped without injury.
A mass meeting in Goldfield Nevada on March 28 arranged a committee to discuss with the mine owners. Attendees expressed that relations with the L A. W. could not be dissolved.
Panama March 28. The national assembly has been convoked in extraordinary session for April 16.
John L. Rodman 75 has remarried after a recent divorce and renewed plans for a second wedding license. The item notes his four marriages and prior financial matters among the brief details.
Tonight the mid week dance party at Leech Park pavilion features Waeger’s orchestra. Dancing starts at 8 o’clock with free admission for ladies.
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