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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1907
Page
3
A special train arrived this morning with delegates and officers. Tonight a reception will honor the officers and delegates as the four days session begins.
The narrative recounts Kasimbaa and his wife fending off leopards during a perilous moment in the pygmy district. The husband, battered but alive, battles the beasts while his wife seeks safety, highlighting danger and the couple's resilience amid jungle peril.
The street committee approved funding for four new city stables and related buildings including a 241 Seattle Tide Lande bridge power house and a stable meat house project with costs noted. Home addition on north Harry Gray alias Fred Bond, jailed with Willie Dave and Burne Cansingham for burglary, admits guilt. he served time at San Quentin and a Colorado prison, claiming torture instruments used there should not be used on animals. Gray allegedly led others into crime. two accomplices may be sent to reform school.
A report from May 10 notes Cotterill elected to direct legislation with A Preent superintendent of Seattle and meetings in Seattle on law making. The league includes initiative and refer item of law making. May 16 set for North train robbers case near Missoula.
Judge Hanford ruled Northern Navigation and Northern Commercial are not liable for Leah’s stranding on September 14. The judge also condemned and ordered the Annie M. Nixon sold to satisfy claims by King and Winge and intervening libellants.
The Sew Golf Course project plans a 1 hectare style 18 hole setup on 826 acres owned by the club near Richmond. Groundwork aimed for completion and play by May 1, 1908. Oman Pool Par at 1418 Third Ave lists eight new billiard tables and the city’s only 6x10 pool table.
A compilation of brief local items. Cleh to Meet at Foresters Hall in Beattie. Johe Herrin, 11, arrested for stealing clothes from DCG Sargent’s room. Bad check suspect detained at a south end saloon. Crescent Manufacturing plans a new six story building. Professor Meany’s new book on Vancouver’s Northwest history boosts local interest. National railway commissioners to meet in Washington instead of Beattie. Jamestown exposition rates set from the coast. New York travelers Scott ride horseback from St Paul to Beattie. Washington Fire Insurance approved by Michigan. Library fumigation arrangements for contagious disease control. Sir Lionel and Lady MacMahon visiting Seattle en route to England. Red Cross famine relief drive seeks $2,000 for China sufferers. Former minister W W Ferrier noted in city notices.
Friends plan a social tomorrow at Seventh and Pear Pike near Avenue. A short program includes gyply whist and dancing for attendees to enjoy.
Olympia notes on April 16 filings with the secretary of state announce Cook & Co of Jersey City New Jersey with Herbert Roberts of Seattle as agent. New entities include Johnson Oiled Clothing of Beattie 29000. George A Johnson G A Johnson Jr and BB Cox. Cemeno Lumber & Manufacturing of Camano 40000 B F Weetfall FW Mitchell. Barth Investment of Beattie 66000 Ff Mdger Darth Carlisle and George Barth.
The board of education elected new teachers for the next year under John Geldthwaite as superintendent. Names include A A Curry Grace Amith Bissett Long Jean Brown Birdie Winehell Helen Miller Jessie Molder Mary Cannon Margaret Campion Mary Purcell Nell Morrow Alia McLanaghiln and Ira Gordon. A new school building decision was not yet final. At the special election Wednesday the annexation proposal was carried by an overwhelming city district vote.
Pittsfield May 10 reports George Worthington bishop of Nebraska has been appointed to take charge of the American Episcopal diocese. The move places Worthington in a key leadership role within the church and signals a major transition for the diocese and its congregations.
An advertisement for a $15.00 suit targeting businessmen who want the union label. Promoted by W. H. Hutchinson Co. located at the corner of Union Street and Beconday.
A church in Europe announces the appointment of a new bishop to succeed Henry Potter, who resigned his post. The selection follows a period of transition and reflects ongoing church leadership changes.
The San Francisco conflagration of April 1906 wiped out all profits from insurance underwriting since 1660 and cost insurers 90,708,174 dollars, per President George Hutchell of the national board of underwriters at its annual meeting in New York on May 10.
A verdict of murder was returned against Pedlar Palmer the Boglah pugilist for killing Robert Choate on April 4. Palmer fainted in the dock as the decision was read, while his wife and sister watched and caused a disturbance in the Croydon police court.
In El Pago Texas on May 10 a four year old girl, Matile Watterson, was found dead in her room. The cause of death is heart failure. The child is said to be a member of the laughter of the American Revolution. A local obituary notes her status and family details.
Eyewear crafted for various eyes with economical prices. A square deal at Schuchard Optical Co located at 1207 Becongay.
Victor Conti, an Italian laborer, and Chin Hong, a Chinese laundryman, clashed in the Chinaman's wash house over a laundry bill. Patrolman Herlinck intervened, hauling both men to the police station where they were locked up.
Five ballots cast in the Republican senatorial caucus yield Stephenson with 452 votes, Bech 26, Patten 20, McGregor 16, and scattered votes. The final ballot confirms Stephenson's gain in Madison Wisconsin.
An official May 16 announcement in Washington names William K. Willieuga of the District of Columbia as Porto Rico secretary and Samuel Gromer of Missouri as Porto Rico treasurer, with both appointments now public.
A garbled listing notes prices like 6.26 for Russell Jennings items, 4.49 and 6.00 for Irwin productos, with a 99 fraction and a mention of Spinnings. The text is fragmentary and readers should view the original for full context and item specifics.
Frezier Hazelton, a Mercer Island resident and farmer, died at age 62. A G A R veteran, he will be buried by the Grand Army of the Republic. He leaves a widow Anna M. Hazelton.
A fragment notes Aristo photographs with unusual style, mentioning a pillow and a location at 414 Second Ave. The terse line hints at a photography feature or storefront detail without clear context or names.
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