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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1907
Page
3
BS Saloon Heist Involving Bartender And Missing Horse
A saloon burglary at the Australian Bar near 6th Ave South led to the theft of cash hidden behind a safe and a horse later ridden away. Fred Mitchell, about 20, Irish, recently employed at the Australian Bar, is suspected after leaving Pioneer Transfer Co. three weeks ago. Police pursue him on circumstantial evidence as the horse and money vanish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Horse
Fred Mitchell
Mitchell
Pioneer Transfer Co
Grand jury to probe post office fraud and Mutual Funding
The federal grand jury to hear a true bill against a Tacoma post office clerk accused of misplacing funds on April 15. It also considers an investigation into Mutual Funding company fraud and the case of Patrick Jennings tied to counterfeit coins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pedera
Ralph K
Tacoma
Egidatios Department of
Postoffice
Guthorities
Wiliam Bagsey
Thia
Mutual
B. L. Reber
Mutual Punching Company
Butler
Patrick Jennings
Jenn
Weber
Jennings
HANNING TENTS AND SEATS FOR C E CONVENTION
Hanning tents and seats to be provided for the C E convention to be held in Lincoln Park in July. The society will erect a tent to cost about eight dollars and fifty cents. bids are sought for standard sizes. At a recent meeting the Red Cross took control of the hospital tent on the grounds. Pulpit speakers for Seattle churches on Sunday July 14 have been assigned with each church hosting a visitor preacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Endeavor
Fatar
Lincoln Park Grounds
Society
Enti
Red Cross Society
Seattle
Opposition to Innexation Sparks Local Debate
The report notes strong opposition from Sheriff enty commission and Youngstown officials to annexation proposals. Critics argue present school limits to a two mile radius and warn of higher taxes, while supporters urge division into acre tracts to proceed. A general strike and rioting followed late yesterday as rail passengers were injured and workers pressed for revolvers to defend trains. Authorities issued warrants for alleged operator violations amid city charter disputes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youngstown
Seattle
Batc
Ted Tasuet
John Doe
Warlet Season Draws Tourists as Hotels Fill Up
Warlet tourism peaks with many hotels booked days ahead. Souvenir captures attract visitors, and more Alaska tours are planned than ever before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska
MLE Disorder at Frisco rail unions forges talks
In Frisco May 15 a disorder involving six lines led to negotiations among railroad workers and officials. Care operations and meetings with union representatives followed the unrest as authorities sought a resolution to the serious disruptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ncisco
Railroad Barnes
Framed Trade-AO Schedule at York Block Park
The listing cites frame trade openings at Park with times 8:30 AM and 3:00 PM on 10.20, plus 2:30 PM and 5:30 PM slots and a 4-20 forward note under MEACHAM as owner of York Block.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Any Day Park
F. Meacham
York Block
Warrow
Madison Park
George F. Meacham
New York Brook
Jeffries Considers Ring Return Amid Squires Rivalry
The article notes Jim Jeffries in San Francisco on private business as Australia sends Squires to challenge for the belt. Rumors say he may fight again, possibly refereeing the Burne Squires bout on July fourth while considering a San Francisco cafe venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Jeffries
Australia
Squires
Jeffries
San Francisco
Jett
Frisco
Jeff
Labor rally in Indianapolis barred by mayor
The mayor ordered the police chief to prevent a Friday night labor demonstration and parade protesting a federal court ordered sale of union property to cover injunctions. Samuel Gompers was listed to speak at the event hosted by organized labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Organized
Federal Court
Pope Waverly Company
Gompers
Blackwell Island Bridge Edges From Center to Span
New York reports the Blackwell Island bridge being built from both ends toward the center. The project has taken two years to reach its current phase. Steel spans rise toward Brooklyn and Manhattan as construction progresses from Blackwell’s Island, which will be near the center of the bridge when finished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
New York
Blackwella Island
Blackwells Island
New Blackwells Island Bridge
Smallpox Found at Thorndyke Camp
Smallpox appeared at Chedwicks camp on Thorndyke Day. An exposed logger fled to Seattle but was located and sent to the pest house. The state health board ordered fumigation and vaccination for camp workers. One logger, T J Ryan, refused vaccination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star Service
Port Townsend
Chedwicks Camp
Thorndyke
Loener
Emall- Pew
Camp End
Seattle
State Board of Health
C W. Mercers
T J Fiyan
Sunday Puget Bound games set in league slate
The Puget Bound Amateur League reveals Sunday matchups with Black Diamond at Renton Superiors at Bellingham Bremerton versus Richmond's Rainiers at Madison Park and Ryans Rainier against Princes Cube in Tacoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black Diamond
Renton
Superiors
Bellingham
Bremerton
Richmond
Rainiers
Madison Park
Ryan's Rainier
Prince's Cube
Tacoma
Wisconsin to fund $246,000 Alaska Yukon Pacific exhibit
Godfrey Chelander reports progress on the Alaska Yukon Pacific exposition from Minnesota and Wisconsin travels. He says Wisconsin will soon pose an appropriation bill for a $246,000 exhibit as part of promotional advertising for the expo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Godfrey Chelander
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Alaska
Floods Feared Along Columbia and Willamette Rivers
Floods are feared as warm weather melts snow in the mountains feeding rivers. The rising streams threaten overflow along the Columbia and Willamette, with continued heat likely to worsen conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Ore
Columbia
Willamette
Californians to Come Here for July Visit
Seattle to host 176 to 200 San Francisco Oakland and Berkeley business men in early July. A special California trade train organized by the California Board of Trade will run from San Francisco to Victoria. Visitors will tour the business district and sights, with the Commercial Club and Chamber of Commerce arranging entertainment at upcoming meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
San Francisco
Oakland
Berkeley
J. R. Nagel
Southern Pacific Railway
California Board of Trade
Victoria
Commercial Club
Chamber of Commerce
Hold Up Leads to Widespread Disorder in Pike Street Incident
Detectives Ryan and McClure were pursued by suspects Paul Stubbs and Billy Cummins near the B M restaurant on Pike street. A chaotic scene followed as a punch was thrown at Tom Cummins and would be robbers fled. The pursuing officers captured Stubbs and the younger Cummins but released them after a mistaken identity was cleared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ryan
McClure
Paul Stubbs
Billy Cummina
B. and M
Pike Et
Tom Cummins
Knights of the Streets
Stubie
Two Cummins
Lenora #1
Tom
Brown
Stubbe
Cummina
Wheat prices to soar higher in market turmoil
In Chicago on May 11 traders battle for control as Wall Street and outsiders hold most supply and push prices up. A 1% dip at opening followed by expectations of European scarcity suggesting prices may rise above the dollar, regardless of domestic crop prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sertipe Telegraph Service
Chicago
Wall Street
Europe
Prosecution Loses Hope in Meyer Ilaywood Pettibone Case
Ida Rouse reports dwindling confidence among prosecutors in the Meyer Ilaywood Pettibone case. Governor Gooding has softened public statements, while defense seeks to remove juror Samuel Wingate amid concerns of bias in a death penalty case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sertepe Teleeraps Feertee
Rouse
Ida
Meyer-ilaywood Pettibone
Smeong
Gooding
Liicewise
Samuel Wingate
Sheriff Smiths Mother Dies In Osceola
Mrs Mary Jane Smith aged 69 mother of Sheriff Lon C. Smith died suddenly at her Osceola home. A pioneer of King County she lived there over 40 years after coming from Oregon. She was a Illinois native who came west in a prairie schooner at 18 and settled in the Willamette valley. Survived by sons Lon C. Smith and Frank Smith and many grandchildren. Manning Smith, her husband, died in 1909.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
Mary Jane Smith
Sherif Loui. Smith
Osceola
Oeband
Manning Smith
Licensed to Wed List of Circumstances and Names
A licensing notice lists multiple couples and individuals from various cities including St. Paul Seattle Tacoma Brattle and Beattie. Names include Robert A White Lina P Manning Guy B Newkirk Elsie M Brooks John W Carner Mary Christmas Edward Gallagher Sarah Perrine Merl P Heffiey Louise B Turner James H Ward Emma B Hay Chas C Oleon Nelile V Kitnefelder Stanley B Semple and Elizabeth Larson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert A White
Lina P Manning
Beattie
Richard F. Burne
Louies B. Smith
St. Paul
Guy B. Newkirk
West Seattle
Elsie M. Brooks
West Seattie
John W. Carner
Mr. Mary Christmas
Tacoma
Edward Gallagher
Sarah Perrine
Seattle
Merl P. Heffiey
Louise B. Turner
Reappointments to Washington Medical Board and Examiners
Meatile and Dr Olmeted of Spokane were reappointed to the State Medical Examining Board for the term ending May 2, 1919 with appointments effective May 3. Charles Collinge of Olympia was named to the Board of Partner Examiners for the term ending June 14, 1916, succeeding Charlie W. Whitier whose term expired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meatile
Rod. Olmeted
Spokane
State Medical Examining Board
Charles Collinge
Olympia
Charlie W. Whietier
Denver girl rescued from band of gypsies after year
Martha Wooten, twelve, kidnapped a year ago at Butte, was found today with a group of gypsies in Denver. She alleged she was kept as a slave and led to believe she had married a twelve year old boy. She will be returned to her parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Colo
Martha Wooten
Butte
Governor Mead Names Appointments In Olympia
Olympia May 18 Governor Mead announces appointments including Dr J R Baterson among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olympia
Mead Hae
J. R. Bagteson
Apportionment of the School Funds 18 Made
Olympia May 18 The apportionment of money in the current school fund was made yesterday for the quarter ending May 10 The apportionment on the basis of each day s attendance is 04655 The other apportionments for the current year have been as follows August 6 631 November 8 0055 February 6 011 total 083 King County apportionment is 926 069 83
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olympia
Echoo
King County
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Hark
BS Saloon
Jitchell
Pattison
Hanning
C. E. Convention
Sertope Telegraph Service
Brooklyn
Manhattan
Star
GiPsyYs
Sheen
Aenee
Sfee Tem
Walsts
A. Mafrige & CO
Cahen-Drew
Cahen-Drew's
Fiber and
Madison
Cahen-Drew Co., Inc
Pree
Cohen-Drew
Suoressore
M. Seller & Co. Hetatt
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