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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1907
Page
12
North Seattle Improvement Club meets to discuss a grand regrade of Denny Hill with city work across streets alleys and private property. Officials file plans and invite eastern contractors while property owners appoint committees and plan a Friday meeting with Corporation Counsel Scott Calhoun.
Early today a wagon and a streetcar collision on Yesler Street injured W. F. Baker, tossed from a vehicle near the Yeeler Mine conduit. The elder Baker suffered serious bruises and shock and was taken to Providence hospital. the younger man escaped with a cut to the right leg. Conductor Cecil M. Carter and motorman EB. White operated the car, with four passengers unharmed beyond flying debris.
Experts from Kiplinger’s books division examine records left by John Riplinger, tracing bank dealings and contractor checks. Prosecutor Mackintosh and Comptroller Carroll prepare a criminal reform to extradite Riplinger from Honduras as the case moves to Washington authorities. Investigators expect to determine the exact shortage by Saturday.
The report notes Humboldt with passengers and Alaska operations, various wharves in use, a Norwegian steamer bound for the Sound China route, ships loading coal for voyages, and several arrivals and dockings including the Victoria, Pennsylvania, Tom F. Francisco, and Aki-Maru as of that afternoon.
Fragmentary notice notes footwear sale at Hall's store located at 1111 Firat with unclear dates or prices. Reading hints at discounted OE Bale Shoes though details are illegible.
The vessel Alm cleared at daylight for the Orient after passing Seattle at night. It arrived with cargo from Alaska and proceeded toward Tacoma to concentrate on its destination.
The city council ordered publication of a franchise for a North Forty-fifth Street line between Green Lake and University section test night. The charter requires the franchise not be disposed of under two percent of gross earnings.
The board of public works today ordered a re advertisement of the work on paying on Ninth Avenue North with the announcement noting a prospect of obtaining bids if the project is pushed again.
A letter from BB Pope president of the American Association of Traveling Passenger Agents to Henry T Reed of AVP exposition credits Seattle with strong influence in bringing the association's national convention to the city in 1908.
TL Johnson, recently arrested at his wife's instigation for alleged coin purloining, was discharged this morning due to the plaintiff's failure to appear. Johnson has a divorce petition filed against his wife, but the case shows no further development.
The body of Capt. Jamee B. Len nan, who drowned at Juneau Alaska, December 18, surfaced a day or two ago and will be shipped to Seattle for burial.
Chief Inspector McIntyre of the health department examined Jean Hovie yesterday on the street and found a developing smallpox case. Pred Themes, 24, of Fitzhav, was sent to the post beansee with infection. A third man was admitted at board headquarters today with the disease.
The Union Pacific Coal company headed by Ben Harriman has turned back about 2,600 acres of mineral land in Wyoming to the government. The interior department attorney general notes this does not preclude possible criminal proceedings.
Washington lumbermen head to Chicago for a hearing on the railroads announced freight tariff increase set to take effect June 1. The change targets North Pacific coast and Upper Mississippi valley shippers while exempting Southern Pacific coast producers and Southern lumber operations.
Chief of Police Wappenstein issues an order requiring every firearms dealer to report sales and purchaser names to the police. He cites indiscriminate revolver and pistol purchases and aims to curb the rising gun sales in the city.
In Gouverneur New York a former quarry worker sent $25 to an old friend about ten years ago. The friend received stock in a Kiondike mine, later forgotten. Now Kennedy reports the mine is valuable and he sold his shares for $200,000, earning a net profit of $199,975.
Clarence Holton of the National hotel reported to police that three alleged acquaintances beat him. The assailants, described as strong-arm men, allegedly pressured Holton with aggressive behavior before resorting to violent tactics.
The appellate court upheld John A. Cooke's conviction and prison term for embezzling public funds from the circuit court. He received an intermediate sentence ranging from one to 14 years.
In New York on May 14 a rain elevator workers strike began in solidarity with the longshoremen. The day saw little rioting as the action took hold.
Until May 20 No 46 24 Inch Stanley iron plumb and level priced at 1.75 1inch 1.50 124inch 1.25 inch 99 cents 6inch and other sizes available at Svinninga 1210 Second Ave store listing prices for various steel tools.
Fashion note describes the move from short sleeves to long gloves, with gloves stretching past the wrist to create wrinkled, gathered wrist effects. It highlights dramatic fashion shifts, price notes, and the rise of elastic wrists in popular glove styles shown in shop windows and accompanying pictures.
Wheat opened wild and unsettled in Chicago with large firms reportedly planning assignments before noon. July surged then slipped, May held at 93 3 4 cents and July at 95 1 4 cents as spring wheat districts sent encouraging signals and other grains firmed. Clearing house reports noted unprecedented throughput amid market volatility.
Two tragic incidents near Redding report miners Joe Anderson at Clark mine Canyon Creek and Rob Norton at Big Creek mine both died after shooting themselves. In a separate case George Jeffries a colored porter faced a May 23 preliminary hearing for assault with a deadly weapon after firing at T E Carper while furniture was removed from a tenant’s house.
A Thursday night concert at Woodland Park Baptist Church Seattle will feature musical numbers. The Seattle high school string quartet and soprano Ida Baker Wheeler are listed as performers.
County commissioners call for plans and specifications for a proposed new county ferry to be placed on the Kirkland run. The contract will be let as soon as possible. The commission has dropped the plan to repair the present ferry.
A funeral train carrying the dead and injured from Saturday's Shriner wreck at Honda departed Banta Barbara for the east. The train stopped at San Luis Obispo to take aboard bodies of about a dozen more victims. Coaches were festively decorated for the service.
An unidentified man with both legs severed was brought from Stampede tunnel at the Northern Pacific summit to Green River Hot Springs. He was rescued after being run over but died soon after, not long before succumbing to loss of blood.
Coroner Carroll was informed at noon of another fatality from a live wire at the Black Diamond mine. The death follows an earlier accident in Oregon where 18 year old Atau perished Saturday night. An inquest was planned for the evening as mine owners had pledged safer electrical handling after a prior similar incident.
In Justice Georges court this morning James Mery sought to prove he did not exceed the epee limit in his automobile when he was arrested May 4.
Cap F M Munger of the United States Revenue Cutter Service and port captain of Puget Sound has received orders detailing him as port captain at Dutch Harbor Alaska. He will depart for the north in a few days.
Pietro Jarvis ailing son of 126 Fifta avenue underwent an operation at the Children's Orthopedic hospital to correct a speech impediment. Dr Albert Raymond performed the surgery and the boy rested easily at noon. Parents expressed hopeful joy over his recovery prospects.
Mrs. Julietta Alban of Green Lake challenged the Independent Telephone company before the board of public works to move her house by the shortest route. Wires and service disruption forced a longer detour, costing $60 to $75 more, after city inspectors backed the telecom.
Tony Simich was arrested by Constable Shannon and Deputy Sheriff Meek after allegedly threatening to kill Frank Marshall, Fountain saloon proprietor on First Avenue. He was released on $200 bail. Shannon says Simich has long been harassing him with threats.
Fifty firemen were overcome while battling a severe fire at the Remington typewriter company building on Broadway. The blaze began in the cellar among carbon paper stacks, emitting poisonous fumes that endangered crews as water was applied, though property loss was expected to be limited.
In the May term of the U S circuit court Patrick F Jennings faces trial on three counts of counterfeiting ten dollar gold pieces as jurors face excuses for service. Judge Handford denounces shop duties as excuses and vows no further exemptions. The grand jury also returns a true bill against B S Preston a Snohomish mail carrier charged with stealing mail and related pilferings.
Dr Emil Bories a well known Seattle physician ill at General Hospital Vancouver B C is slowly sinking with no hope of recovery. telegram says condition is critical and death may come at any hour. Mrs Bories son brother and mother are at his bedside while Chief of Police Wappenstein recalls his hard work generosity and charitable acts.
Mayor Moore approved Chief Wappenstein's request for twelve emergency officers to be deployed tomorrow under Sergeants Powers and Bannick. Wappenstein has seized three more men, saying safety requires keeping all hill district personnel in place.
Mrs Wm Stephane of California sends the mayor an emblematic notice regarding Seattle as the gateway to the Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition. The message notes Seattle as the port through which many travelers pass to the gold fields of the north and mentions selection for exposition use by the management.
Labor action at Ringuam Junction where workers demanded higher wages. Six furnaces were shut down as employees, reportedly earning about 15 to 18 shillings a day, called for a 2 cent ratio and higher pay. The strike followed a dispute over wages and occurred after a pay grant last Friday.
Boonville Indiana residents send Washington a massive 40 inch long Indiana tobacco twist to honor Uncle Joe Cannon. The 18 inch length at its broadest nine inch width is praised as strong and versatile for chewing or smoking, expected to last him a half day if he chews it.
St Paul Minnesota plans to send a delegation to Seattle in July to promote its bid for the next national Christian Endeavor assembly. The St Paul group promises a strong showing, aiming for a repeat of 1909. Governor Hughes of New York has not yet confirmed attendance. Other speakers booked include Oliver Douglas Stewart of Chicago and George L Nichola, a British parliament member.
A man vanished from the Vienna cafe on May 2 after being last seen that morning. His wife has appealed to the police for help as investigators search for him.
Judge C H Hanford dismisses suit against Frank Waterhouse and awards Grenville M Dodge a $16000 promissory note claim. Case concerns Waterhouse contracting to sell the steamship Gardinde to North Alaska Steamship Company, an entity built on promoters' hopes.
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