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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1907
Page
3
Fragmentary report references a person injured after a fall from a second story near 1085 East Madison and a long fall witnessed by onlookers. The account mentions crutches a New York location and a rescue effort, with little coherent detail about outcome or individuals.
Following the closure of four saloons at OUnsellown and a license renewal denial near the Duwamish river mouth within a mile of city limits, county commissioners order the Meadows public bar closed. The Seattle area proprietor must appear before the board next Wednesday to show cause why the license should not be revoked.
John P. Cummt receiver fights removal as a petition was filed in superior court. He filed affidavits from stockholders voicing deep concern and approving his handling of the Davia tract near Georgetown, cited as a ground for removal.
The local land office reports Cascade coal belt remains withdrawn from entry under the 1906 1907 orders pending careful examination. Applications for entry or purchase must be submitted to the chief of the field for proof and examination by the general land office. An Alaska coal properties expedition by the party is planned.
Six more parties from the geological survey will work in Alaska this summer to investigate copper, tin and placer milling prospects.
Amateur League schedules eight clubs at night after Bellingham and Prince s Tacoma Cubs join. Four games set with Black Mamond at home, McKensio and Winsbolt batting. Hoy and for Black Lemendam Prince s Cube in double header with Bellingham. Battery pairs Gambel Campbell versus Dean Hunting and St Clair. Renton Gore Bremerton Reese Hernstein. Bremerton official Gordon Bt John. Richmond Rainiers and Ryan Rainiers seek relief at Madison Park with Kraus Hemenway facing Maybe Woods.
Chicago report details Mert Maylndwin Tate once connected to a former president of the Poorta board of education now in Joliet penitentiary. Tate says burglary was arranged by the Chicago police to rob him, sparking a court clemency push amid local furor.
A coop with six fat fowls and five hens was taken from the sidewalk in front of the Finadway Market at 620 roadway yesterday afternoon. A man with a wheelbarrow was seen taking chickens, but market patrons assumed he was the owner, and no one stopped him.
An old advertisement urges taking Schilling's Best Tea for anti nervousness and extra rest. It promises remittance of money if you do not benefit and urges more tea and time with your tea.
Advertisement notes four wire fence heights available: 34 46 44 and 6 inches. Promotes in stock styles with price guidance and catalogue by request. Call or write for details.
A man believed to be W Wilson with multiple aliases including Doc Weet was arrested in Denver. Police say he is linked to a bank robbery in Tecumseh but he denies being the wanted suspect and connections to the heist remain unproven.
During a May afternoon performance in Walla Walla a circus tent collapsed as a sideshow tent blew down amid a fire near the snake exhibit. No injuries are reported in the fragments. The incident disrupted the show and prompted emergency response.
Dentists listing shows Lee Baker practicing at 206 Bite building with a local phone contact Mam and symbol ¢26¢ indicating fee details.
A Fairbanks man appeals to The Seattle Star for help locating a tailor to create two suits. He says he has no suitable clothing and asks the paper to act as detective in finding J. P. O'Malley who made his suit in 1906 and to have new garments shipped to his address.
A charmer staged an exhibition featuring a boa constrictor and trained alligators. The display frightened the audience and caused a temporary panic, but no one was injured.
The Calkins Newspaper Syndicate of San Francisco opens permanent Seattle offices in Arcade building led by Col. Wm. B. Rothery. The firm already has offices in Los Angeles Denver Portland Chicago New York and Seattle becomes its principal Northwest hub.
Dispatch notes San Francisco gently rebuked as General Kuroki plans to return to Japan via Seattle. A distinguished party is welcomed on the way home. They will visit the Kanga Maru from Seattle on June 11. Prince and Princess Pushima, returning from the British court, will sail from Beattie aboard the Minnesota.
Léegeio J. Winters sues James W. Winters for divorce on grounds of desertion and nonsupport. The suit claims she once granted power of attorney to the defendant to handle business, after which he allegedly sold her real estate and disappeared with the proceeds.
About one thousand Seattle children will gather Sunday at Wrymouth Congregational church to begin rehearsals. They will perform songs tied to the Endeavor bridge project and the upcoming Endeavor convention in July.
Portland May 11 Carpenters union says on May 14 a daily wage scale of 64 cents will be demanded along with a half holiday on Saturday and pay for 484 hours worked, noting contractors have been served notice.
Property in West Seattle Lot 1825160 has been cleared and now provides water access. The owner is listed as Ind 4023 with contact on Main 4168 and a sale note of $1,100.
The county commissioners approve a 16 487 foot road from Riverton bridge to White river. The route will be 24 feet wide with 14 feet for macadam at an estimated cost of 96000 dollars, 60 percent to be paid by the state. County Engineer Valentine has prepared plans and specifications to forward to Olympia for approval.
Behoole Superintendent Frank KR Cooper rejects a Chicago schools post. He prefers continuing his Beattle work and remains in his current district as leader of Behoole schools.
A theatrical benefit for the Catholic cathedral will be held at the Grand Opera House Friday evening May 24. Father O'Brien says the Daly farce A Night Off will be performed by city amateurs and tickets will go on sale early in the week through Catholic church societies. Rehearsals have run two weeks and the show is billed as one of the best local productions yet.
An elderly woman wearing gray and black arrived at the union depot acting confused. Patrolman Ryan assisted her after she said Seattle was her destination but she was two days away. she claimed to be from Sheridan Washington and heading to stay with her daughter in Everett.
City Hall Market at 609 Third Ave near Yesler advertises affordable meat prices for shoppers. Local emphasis on fresh cuts and daily specials attract residents seeking value.
Divorce papers for Miss Mizner were returned to court yesterday with a recommendation that the divorce be granted. It is uncertain whether the papers will be sealed as requested.
Dennis Driscoll buys from Anna Nordby Flora Nolan and J R Mason at the northeast corner of twenty third avenue and East Union street for 16500. The Manufacturers Realty Co purchases northwest corner of King Street and Occidental Avenue from Marmaduke for 160000. Deed filed shows lots 10 11 block 46 A A Denny's addition sold to Michael Donahue by Washington Hotel Co for 165000. O R Reyburn buys from Drew Investment Co the northeast quarter of the southeast quarter of section 24 township range east for 25000.
State Tax Commissioner J EB Frost declares the bureau will collect all due inheritance taxes for the state even when estates have already been divided, signaling firm action across cases and jurisdictions.
Olympia May 1. The state railway commission announced that the joint wheat rate cases will be abandoned. The actions, contested by the railroads, were ordered by the commission and now move to the federal court and the state court respectively.
An organ recital will be given at St Mark's parish church tomorrow at 2 20 p m by Eawin Ferricdours assisted by Mra A M Fitu co preno and Master Robert Velten violintet, for the church audience.
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