16 May 1907
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1907
Page
1
A brief note indicates the oath content repeats in the second week, with emphasis on continuity and routine. Officials underscore consistency as ceremonies proceed, and observers note no major changes to the pledge process during this period.
The mayor finally approves a photograph showing him in office, declaring the image fits his view of leadership and criticizes rival entrants. He says the candid portrait proves the city leader is fit for the duties of state and urges voters to compare with earlier contenders.
Mayor William Hickman Moore plans to pay two dollars a day for repeaters to boost ballots and asks applicants at his office all week. Hi Gill promotes casting votes with prizes including a nine stone diamond worth 20.99 dollars and a three carat solitaire diamond, a Waterbury watch, and a meat ticket, with more prizes to come as the contest continues.
Health board orders demolition and burning of hundreds of condemned shacks along Fourth Avenue South and tide flats as part of a sweeping Seattle clearance. Inspectors report unsanitary conditions, lack of sewer hookups, and pest risk across multiple districts, with protests from some tenants but broad enforcement planned through June.
Abe Ruef is expected to testify before the San Francisco grand jury regarding graft and city deals amid a widening probe. Ruef’s admission of guilt in the Delmonico extortion case is discussed. Mayor Schmitz remains reticent as prosecutors push to indict higher figures.
The Christian Endeavor committee has rented rooms in the Arlington hotel as its headquarters from now until after the July convention. They had hoped for rooms in the Arcade building but were disappointed. Rooms have been fitted with furniture and telephones for official use.
Pickets defy a restraining order issued by Judge Albertson at Beattie foundries as non union workers are blocked or turned away. Moulders plan a bold fight at the injunction hearing Friday with Judge Windsor handling the case while President Valentine travels toward Seattle to influence the outcome. The union aims to secure an eight hour day and block strike breakers from the east amid ongoing labor action.
Rev John L Clark pastor of Bushwick Avenue Congregational Church in Brooklyn offered his resignation at a trustee meeting. The move followed Dr Bornton’s denunciation of Clark’s action in marrying Corey and Mabelie Gloan.
A submarine test conducted near Newport Hong Kong reports air remains good during an 8 24 hour stand at the bottom. Ale hals from the submarine octopus crew note the air quality and conditions in the depths.
Washington May 14 Col Goethals via cablegram to the commission says I have no fear of the movement it is condemned by all He gives no information on numbers or how many men quit and states there is no cause for alarm from the reported Steam shovel engineers strike at Panama.
The indictment of Harriman's practices and the Kel loge and Severance recommendations may speed up the commission to compel answers Harriman declined during the inquiry. The papers will be handed to the attorney general for decisive action.
President Roosevelt was honored with a life membership in the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues. Officials led by President Powers of New York and Eugene Hart of San Francisco presented a solid gold card at the White House, recognizing entry into 266 cities across the association.
New York May 14. The underwriting syndicate for the Union Pacific 75 million convertible fours announced that members are allotted about 80 percent of the subscriptions.
Chicago May 16 The Interstate Commerce Commission hearing begins today on a case brought by Texas cattlemen against Texas road lines. They allege extortionate rates for cattle shipments and seek remedy through federal regulation.
Telegraph service records nine lines operated while street car men strike persists. A new line opened. passenger numbers and bus patronage show changes. Several disturbances and three arrests reported this morning.
Star Port Townsend Wash May 16 The Pacific Coast Steamship company s new steamer President arrived at Port Townsend at 1 p m on her way to Seattle from a voyage around the Horn A wireless from the vessel reports All well on board.
Committees revise the plan for the AVP exposition and work toward an early date. Nicer and Galloway, supervising architects, oversee the project and will confer Friday with University regents to decide which university buildings will host the exposition.
Baroness DeMassey, convicted of manslaughter in the killing of Guntay Simon, a millionaire shirt manufacturer, was sentenced today to seven years in prison.
Fred Mitchell bartender at the Australian bar disappeared early yesterday with $223.26 from the saloon and a buckskin choree belonging to Pioneer Transfer Co. The horse was found grazing on South Beacon Hill this morning. A cargo of railroad material for Katalla and Cordova including a steam shovel will be shipped on the Sante Ana on the 20th.
James Crosby known as Good Old Summer Time Crosby vanished after turning over Red Star Yeast Co agency two weeks ago. He left his lodging without a word, singing Always in the Way as he toured Seattle, and left an unpaid board bill. Police seek him, noting his tale of independent means and a vanished wife.
Gen Kuroki and party visit West Point on May 16 arriving at ten o clock aboard the private yacht Privateer escorted by Gen Wood retired U S A. Two officers from Argentina accompany the party. Police locker shortage noted with 80 lockers for 180 men and a vacant room suggested to house 100 additional lockers. Alfred W Cooley assistant district attorney cancels Alaska trip due to business matters delaying inquiry into Judge Wickersham.
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