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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1907
Page
3
The Beattie high school girls, once mocked for studying cooking, prepare a dinner for the school board and Supervisor John. Training department will supply dishes while the cooking school provides the meal. The event may lead to catering work as girls explore postschool opportunities.
In the suit by the Race and Hw Co. against Washington to decide shore land title, the court grants the plaintiff one third of block A, Denny's Sixth addition, and the west half of block 4, Den-
Judge Lina R. finds these parcels lie above the high water mark as originally established. The ruling affects property boundaries and potential claims tied to shoreline limits.
In San Francisco on May 3 a fugitive, chased by sheriff and posse for five hours near Willows, committed suicide upon fearing capture. Otto Von Waldstey of Austria, linked to a wealthy family, is later named as a court figure. The shooting is now seen as a mistaken identity with the fugitive carrying a large sum of money, while the posse believed they had the suspect in a murder case against an Oakland party.
New York reports Wilson Mizner and his separated wife may wed Edith Crater the blonde once linked to breach of promise. Relatives of Crater are shocked and she cannot be found. In San Francisco the Ruef trial is postponed after Judge Heamer's death as 25 more jurors are summoned.
Postal laws in Canada revised to take effect May 4 1907 raise postage to one cent per four ounces. Seattle Daily Star price in Canada rises to 60 cents a month 2.86 for six months and 6.15 per year in advance, postage prepaid.
Miss Katherine Taylor Schaeffer married Laure P Behaeffer Wednesday afternoon at the home of Hey M A Matthews. The groom becomes assistant cashier at the Northern Bank and Trust Co. of this city. The couple will reside in Seattle after moving Monday to their new location at First Ave and Union.
Chairman Bowen leads a special committee created to report on Mayor Moore's plan for investigating Seattle Electric Company's equipment and operations. Meeting scheduled for near Tuesday evening at Oltman's hall with corporation counsel expected.
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