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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1907
Page
2
At the Seattle Dog Show a woman could not meet a $100 bail and left behind a bracelet valued at about $56,000. Another theft occurred at the Caloma House on Piret Avenue and Union Street where Charles Lee found $90 missing from his room after a thief entered through an open window.
Franklin W. Woodcock, Seattle businessman, sues S. A. Woods Machine Co for 108500 claiming false charges ruined his credit and name. He alleges four years of employment ending March 1906 and improper use of company funds after a sale. Case progressed to superior court with a prior favorable verdict on the merits.
Alki Point Natatorium now prepared for social gatherings. Seattle Catering Co offers dances, parties, light meals or full dinners on short notice at Alki Point or in Seattle in this early notice of services.
A May 3 gathering in Bellingham elects George F. Cotterill of Seattle as president and H. B. Dewey of Tacoma as vice president. W. H. Kaufman of Bellingham is secretary and C. R. Case of Seattle treasurer. Presidents include Hane Bogee Whatcom County Mise Adelaide Parker Seattle Giem L. Ranack Clark County. The group aims to organize trench leagues in every county and send delegates to a January state convention in Bellingham to elect permanent officers and advance direct legislation.
Judge Albertson in Youngstown refused to grant a temporary injunction restraining county commissioners from revoking saloon licenses within a one mile radius of the city. The ruling declares liquor licenses a ministerial act and voids licenses within prohibited territory, prompting appeals and a pending supersedeas. Also noted is a temporary extension to the West Beattie ferry terminus to assist summer traffic and a report of a red canoe stolen near the portage.
FP and Thomas and CFE Colligan were arrested by fatrdman Fora ker at an early hour for prowling in an alley near Cherry Street by the jewelry store of Percy Davis. They were released after proving themselves harmless.
West Seattle lots 132n160 cleared with water fee listed at 1100 dollars. West Beattie owned parcel identified as Ind 4022 and Main 4155 o.
In New York on May 9 Mrs Jennie Cromwell wife of William Newton Cromwell an attorney was present when her chauffeur was arrested for speeding.
Lake Union note reports Carl Nelson of the Old Soldiers Home at South Seattle says someone entered his room yesterday and took a watch and chain. He suspects Koya may be involved. Local police are investigating the theft.
Edward Kraus grand president of the Grand Aerte Fraternal Order of Eagles arrives in Beattie and makes the Hotel Savoy headquarters during his stay. He will attend an initiation ceremony tomorrow evening followed by a banquet to honor new members.
An Austrian man named Alexander Minick, age 40, was injured when he fell through a floor. The incident occurred eight days ago, according to local reports.
An unfinished building at the corner of Matoat and Railroaday collapsed injuring Minick, who was seeking a place to sleep. He was taken to Wayalde hospital with three broken ribs.
The city affairs committee of the Chamber of Commerce schedules a Friday afternoon session at the chamber with Sheriff L. C. Smith county commissioners and Youngstown steel plant managers to discuss the annexation proposal for West Heartle. The committee has learned that the matter is under consideration and seeks a formal briefing.
In a fragmented report dated May, discussions in Europe focus on a potential presidential bid by Tom Rvee. The piece hints at campaign momentum and international chatter surrounding the candidacy.
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