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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1907
Page
12
The Boise witnesses were delayed as two key testimonies faltered during the hearing. Judge Woods considers a bill of particulars while the jury selection is set to begin Thursday. Haywood appears calm in custody as Darrow seeks a fair trial free from outside influence.
The article reports Dignant nurses denying criminal charges related to hospital conduct as the facility, run with Dr. Isabella and Dr. Grant, faces closure after financial troubles. Attorneys defend the physicians, saying no criminal practice occurred. creditors face losses from failed hospital and tied drug and grocery ventures, with the situation causing nervous strain and public interest in recovery actions.
Moore consulted Fire Chief Bring about salvage from the German Agha Puzer returned near the barber entrance. He told the captain any donation to firemen or their fund would be acceptable. The mayor said the city would not block harbor vessel salvage and would testify for the ship if others sued.
Anonymized city records show two asphalt bids with minor price gaps as sandstone and clean sand variants differed in the alter bed. The independent bid was $151,838.40 while sandstone bid stood at $143,414.55, with the overall work estimate around $115,000, reflecting a significant but specific variance in material costs.
A fragment notes the freighter Abyusinia discharging cars and plans to return to Seattle by the 8th to finish loading. It mentions a large quantity of fish valued over 66900 in dust for San Francisco and a weather outlook on the Utopia fleet led by Moran and others, with a follow up schedule for 18 items and a Yuka southbound order from the Penn schedule.
The Pennsylvania will arrive and take run of the Saratoga in Valdes before heading south on the Yukatan's schedule. Saratoga repairs longer than expected prompt the changes. The steamer Corwin sails for Nome on the 10th, with 80 passengers, 175 tons freight, and 2 tons of mail already engaged.
Judge C. Hanford of the United States circuit court ordered Peter McMartin D A McMartin and Walter Fairbanks to pay $91.21 to the government for cutting timber on government land in Snohomish County before 1894. The case, nearly 1900 planned, went by default as the defendants failed to appear.
County Jailer Tom Smith, in charge of the King county prison, was seized by a sudden illness at noon in the jail basement. Dr. Crookall attended and reported signs of poisoning though not definite. He was placed to bed and resting easily by afternoon.
William Parks, 35, an inmate at the Soldiers' Home, fatally shoots 10 year old James Leake and another comrade in a din room. Parks then dies by suicide. No motive appears evident.
Washington May 6 Mexican government reports Guatemala has cut all diplomatic relations after refusing to surrender General Jose Lima, blamed for the assassination of Barillas, former Guatemalan president, in Mexico City. The note notes Mexican pressure continues over the controversial murder case.
Prosecuting Attorney Mackintoss and Assistant Vanderveer meet in the afternoon to decide whether to begin proceedings against Chief of Police Wappenstein for alleged statements to the news. Judge Gilliam plans to bring the matter to fellow judges and inspects the jail personally including the women’s ward. The Bethel Mitchell affidavit suggests a jail guard made improper proposals. Sheriff Smith denies any complaint was filed by Mitchell or other prisoners.
In Constantinople a report says the Turkish army, about one million strong, has faced fanatic resistance in the Yemen district for twelve years, with seven battalions defeated and the commander urging reinforcements. The Yemeni outbreak continues as efforts to quell the rebellion persist.
The land office received a new appraisal of suburban Port properties under the May 2 1908 act. In most cases the appraisals were reduced by about one third, with a few instances showing only slight decreases.
J. C. Baigerton of 2628 Twenty third Ave reports his watch was stolen during yesterday afternoon's ball game. While he cheered the Seattle team to victory, a casual spectator reached over and took the timepiece.
City council votes to pay John Dowling $270 as back pay for patrol duties in the Cedar River watershed under a recent agreement with the Chicago Milwaukee St. Paul railway.
FP Bevington a well known corporation criminal lawyer from Sioux City will relocate to Seattle soon after three weeks of reviewing the ground and determining there is sufficient law business for another attorney.
In Pomfret Vermont on May 6 a 22 year old nickel plated whistle was expelled from Mphriam Jerome during a severe fit of biccoughs. The strange item rested in his interior until the episode brought it to light.
Lew Prentice, a Northern Pacific fireman who accidentally shot himself at the NP round house in this city last week, died this morning at Seattle General Hospital. His wife, whom he had been married to only a few months, was at his side. The couple lived in Tacoma.
Seattle Electric begins laying the line along Prefontaine Place and uncovers half the pavement for the lay tow of its road. The university car will loop around the stretch to the Union Depot on Jackon Street.
Madrid officials announce the stork will arrive around May 20. The notice confirms the expected date and location in the city.
Rev Bretn and Chapman of Los Angeles will deliver a famous lecture Tuesday evening at Egan's hall on "A Business Flag." The talk centers on Judge Artman of Indiana ruling that the government lacked authority to grant saloon licenses for liquor sold as detrimental to public health, effectively deeming the saloon unlawful.
The state socialist convention ended with conservative factions losing to the faction backing Walter Thomas Mills. Mills, denied a seat, remained as observer while the party adopted resolutions denouncing violence and supporting peaceful methods amid internal clashes.
Women of the Numane society with attorney Thomas D. Page appeared at the county courthouse seeking superior court rules for the jail and appointment of three matronas. The supplementary petition, filed to add to the original April 27 filing, was signed by 686 people and endorsed by the Building Trades Council and four clergymen.
A list of marriage licenses shows pairs from multiple locations including Olympia Manawe and Beattie, with ages ranging from late teens to seventy, covering diverse origins such as Japan and Cal. The mixed details include Beattie Portland Seattle and other communities with many pairs and varied ages.
Births were registered today noting a Jeffries daughter at 919 Twentieth av May 5 to HLBE's wife Jeffries. A Klock daughter at 1698 Twentieth av April 25 to H L Klock's wife. A Kate daughter at 754 Twelfth av 8 May to Samuel Katz's wife.
Deaths registered today include Malakoff Malakoff 69 on May 3 at 424 Twelfth Avenue North and Catherine O Arien 64 on May 3 at 2118 Youler Way. Opal Anthony Ivy 4% died April 20 in Everett and Sara J Bresen 68 on May.
A dated listing records multiple births and marriages with names and dates. Entries include Williams Elton Williams aged 3 identified at 1821 Third Ave and others such as Wright Arthur Wright aged 13, Halpin Michael Henry Mailpin aged 66, Nagano G. aged 22, Welle Hamilton Wells aged 91, and Ryason Margaret FE aged 6 months, with associated addresses and hospitals noted.
Indian Pangas, a famed figure in Weat Geattle, died this morning after a long illness. He was 70 years old but remained active. his forefathers reportedly lived to the century. Descendants mourn as Bonney-Watson's take charge of the body.
Charles Johnson pleaded guilty before Justice Gordon to selling liquor yesterday to D. J. Murray and Charles Swanson. He was fined $75 and costs. Johnson was taken into custody yesterday afternoon by Patrolmen Bunnell and Teicher, and he works as a bartender for a New Zealand schooner on Waashiretan eft.
The case against Gov. Crawford of South Dakota for illegally ming land patents was referred to the Department of Justice. Ballinger said the land office completed its work after canceling all patents filed by Crawford.
Representatives of the Retail Clerks union seek unanimous approval to close all Seattle stores at 6 PM on Saturdays. About 600 workers of local shops are at work to press the plan while many merchants have signaled willingness to close as well. Clerks are confident of eventual success despite the challenge.
Klamath Falls Ore May 6 Count Otto Von Waldstein, reported killed after a fight near Willows California, is alive and well and unaware of the earlier death notice. He is currently working in the reclamation service.
Margaret Hearle and Loomis Milverton were married in Tacoma on Saturday by Rev. Webb of St. Lukes church. The ceremony took place at St. Lukes with local attendees from Beattie and surrounding communities.
The president touched the buttons opening the actor's fund fair in New York and fired the rifle at the national scheutzen fest in Charleston. Woodmen Lease Hall, Woodmen of the World Camp 69, has leased Francis Hall on Sixth Avenue and Spring Street for two years to remodel it for lodge and social use.
Striking iron moulders station pickets at Seattle shops to block non union workers and thwart open shop plans. Three non union workers hired at Washington Iron Works, six at Moran's, two at Seattle Electric. Four non union moulders left yesterday amid union pressure. many workers recently arrived from Michigan. No meetings or conferences scheduled by either side.
Pu nch Bound Shipping Association implements an open shop Saturday night with non union crews aboard the steamer Dolphin and reports McCabe and Hamilton hiring non union workers. Secretary-Treasurer Burns states all member firms will hire non union men or union men if they accept ship wage offers. The Longshoremens Union has not met since the policy declaration.
Assistant Prosecuting Attorney G F Vanderveer will wed Eleanor Hausmann in a May 22 ceremony at the bride’s home with Rev J P Llwyd of St Mark’s Episcopal Church officiating. Vanderveer, a native of Jaws, is a Stanford 1806 and Columbia Law 1899 graduate who came to Beattie in 1901 and joined the prosecutor’s office in 1905.
Burke McGilvra Shepherd and Piles Dunworth Howe are named law offices involved in the matter. The listing suggests a collaboration or joint representation in a civil or legal matter noted in the document.
An Obie mule and a Toledo resident entered an endurance test to ride from the Pacific to the Atlantic coast against an Arabian stallion and a U S cavalry officer. The event began in Washboton on May 6.
Mary Etta Chappel of Wichita Kan files quiet title suit against Mrs Eddy for personal service. The case hints at a western realty deal. Also announced is a new three boat Seattle to Bellingham service by Inland Navigation Co with boats Whatcom George E B Starr and Utopia starting Thursday.
The Ballard district appears set to become a Seattle ward by May 7 with Ballard residents affecting local governance. A councilman may be elected, while opinions vary on Mary Dent’s candidacy as Ballard’s representative.
Hundreds visited the West Seattle site with ferry and streetcar service busy all day. Visitors toured the growing Luna Park complex as Manager Looff and his sons hosted guests. The resort is set to open June 15 with strict saloon closures in effect.
Mrs Sage Adames warns Sage will face bigamy charges if he prosecutes her and Adama with letters claiming Sage died in Alaska. Locals doubt the letters and judge the “long chance” plan risky. Police enforce Sunday saloon closures, leaving backroom activity muted and saloonkeepers disappointed.
May 6 report notes Columbia held a cleaning up day as part of the city’s expansion. Prof. Stanton led the initiative with active school participation. Pupils organized crews to collect rubbish, aided by wagons and adults, and the movement aims to inspire similar efforts in nearby towns.
An elderly pair, H Baldwin aged 71 and Leura Wells aged 61, married at the residence of Charles Winteringer on Meridian Avenue. Rev Edgar of the terran church officiated, and the couple will start housekeeping in a home owned by the groom. Neighbors note the ceremony as a late life milestone.
York Station area shows improved realty conditions after a slow season. James firm sold twelve lots on Saturday and thirty six for the week, with prices stiffening but not high given Yorks proximity to the city as new substantial buildings rise prompting hopeful activity.
Council tonight weighs transferring the acre tract housing the Renton city jail to Seattle for a fee. Seattle wants the property, plans to pay the agreed amount once formalities are met. Officials note Seattle profits from value gain but seek fair terms and a pumping station site for Renton without heavy purchase costs.
Tomorrow at Wester Caw Park a baseball game featuring Noarth West in the Western League Athletic schedule is listed with admission ten cents. Officials indicate a 25 cent possible price point and a return date for spectators.
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