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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1907

Page

3

Bet Entitled Fulfillment Trial Ends In Be On

The fragment hints at a legal or financial matter involving Bet Entitled Fulfillment with parties unnamed. No clear date or location is readable. Further details remain unclear due to OCR limitations.

Work Against the Convention Controversy in City Race

The article reports a planned convention clash over race in the city with Bishop Penjamin J. Lee and Rev. Trokmeon drawing protest from local black and white communities. Negro Methodist leaders and church figures defend the event while organizers claim no need for disturbances.

Fearful search for missing bookkeeper Schang ends in concern

Jehu Sehbang a bookkeeper has vanished after a day at the office. His wife Mrs Schang reports no sight of him since the morning he was last seen. A letter asking his wife to meet him at South Park by buggy was written the day he disappeared. Police and family continue to seek him as clues run thin.

Jehu Sehbang W. L. Oe Hae Pring Shim Sebang Schang Maya South Park Mia Sehang Sehang

Kept Out of the Jail Recommitment Echoes Distress

Fragmentary report describes a recommitment dispute at a humane society meeting where visitors were barred. The delay provoked anger as key members, including Mrs Comings and Mrs Pearsoun, reportedly failed to receive passes and remained locked out.

Neighbor Attack Report From My Street

Confused OCR text describes Mrs Peterson alleging harm by neighbor Pidgeon near her home. The report mentions water faucet and police morning, with unclear details about consent, intent, or outcomes. The fragment references Mee and two individuals but lacks coherent facts.

Mreet Peterson Pidgeon

Mversity District Real Estate Listing Emerges

In Rainier Valley the entrance and feture of a 5-room 9S sightir lot on a corner is noted. Mentions include Derer nents Gener and for wml take ote RR vnees tet. Local references to Geter and Mitchell appear in the listing.

Wml Smnvensity

Woman Accused of Maltreatment Over Neighborhood Water

A local report describes a woman facing allegations of rough treatment toward a resident during a dispute over access to neighborhood water. The incident centers on conflicts about water usage and informal control of local supplies.

Water shut offs promised in first district

The shut off man will target all unpaid accounts for the second quarter. Between 700 and 800 consumers in the district have not paid water rates for April May and June. The first district covers the city south of Matonet.

Alese Matonet

Old Man Faces Serious Charge in Tacoma

Karl Bacheler, 48, was brought to the county jail on an offense against 17 year old Meta Krueger. He was bound over to the superior court by Justice Gipple of Long Branch and appeared before Justice Sippie for arraignment. The girl’s father had previously died by hanging.

Tacoma Karl Bacheler Meta Krueger Gipple E Long Branch

Cigarette Policy Declared by West Side College President

Kansas City story notes the college cards reiterating non enrollment for cigarette smokers. The president states he will not have a cigarette fiend in his school and argues cigarettes ruin more young men than other vices.

Kansas City West Side Commercial College Colliegs

Man Kills Woman Then Self In Dark Ravine

In Lafayette on May 16 Elizabeth Strubot refused by John Vaughn, a mechanic, led Vaughn to fatally stab her with a pocket knife as she crossed a ravine. Vaughn then attempted suicide but was saved by two nearby men. The Clyde Brownfield case proceed noted as stalled jury deliberations persisted for 30 hours with no verdict after two days.

Lafayette Tod Elizabeth Strubot John Vaughn Vaughn Clyde Brownfield Brownfield W. F. Stanton Charities Taylor

Pacific Coast Steamer President To Arrive In Seattle

The Pacific Coast Co steamer President will reach Seattle around 4 pm after a record San Francisco to Beattie run of fifty four hours. A wireless message reported the vessel near Beattie by 3 30 pm with fog delays possible and a grand welcome planned as she enters the bay. A reception on board is scheduled for Saturday morning with officials aboard including A D Pierce awaiting news of the passenger department succession.

Seattle San Francisco Geattie Frisco Cape Flattery Pacific Coast Co Columbia River Beattie Thareday Mare Island California Bremerton Tatoosh Tatoosh At & Folock Beattle W. B. Pierce A. D. Pierce Pierce A. B. C. Denniston Ality Passenger Department

Two High School Boys Arrested for Assault at Park

Stanford Knapp and Bert W Rica both 18 were arrested at the high school this morning by Officers Walker and Laurie and Sergeant McDonald charged with an assault on Clarence Holden in Volunteer Park. W Harris 19 was arrested on a dock for the same offense as he waited for Alaska. Knapp is son of Alonso B D Knapp and Rice son of Gordon Rice noted in labor and printing circles.

Stanford Knapp Bert W. Rica Walker and Laurie McDonald Clarence Holden Volunteer Park W. Harris Alaska Knappie Alonso BD. Knapp Rice Gordon Rice Hardin McClellan

Market Update says Chicago stocks rise amid late rally

After a day of uneven declines, Chicago trading closed with a late surge. The market rose about six cents in the final half hour, lifting overall sentiment since the current campaign began in July with a 3 percent target and ending near 1904 levels.

Chicago

Haywood trial evidence delays and spy scrutiny

The failure to hold court delays the Haywood trial with expected limited witness testimony. State prosecutors plan secret interrogations to learn witness stories before testimony. Reports of Orchard breaking down are denied. his wife has identified potential witnesses. New detectives arrive amid tight espionage.

Piste

Big Excursion to Europe Sets Sail This Evening

The first major trip to the Old Country departs this evening with 60 Scandinavians in a party led by J. Luontus of the A. E B. Johnson Co. They depart New York on Scandinavian-American steamers seeking travel and return to home. H. HM. Benton sues Model Laundry Co in Justice Carroll's court for 49 dollars claiming two suitcases of clothing were stolen while in care of the laundry. Wil Kepreeeet Chamber and George H. Walker were chosen for the Chamber of Commerce in the West Seattle fight during a noon meeting of the city affairs committee.

Old Country Beattie J. Luontus A. E B. Johnson Co New York H. HM. Benton Model Laundry Company Today Wil Kepreeeet Chamber George H. Walker Chamber of Commerce West Seattle City Affairs Committee

Logeer George Fiett Dies by Own Action Near Bucaneer Bay

In Vancouver May 16 a logeer named George Fiett committed death by his own action near Bucaneer Bay by jumping from the steamer Comox and swimming into deep water.

Star Hervion Vancouven B.C George Fiett Bucaneer Bay Comox

Richmond High History Head Joins Puget Sound University

Chicago May 16 W L Davis head of history at Richmond Indiana High School has accepted the history chair at Puget Sound University. He received the offer after the death of Professor Johnson left the post vacant.

Chicago W. Ll. Davia Richmond, Ind Hae Puget Sound University Johnson

Pennsylvania Passes Two Cent Fare Bill After Adjournment

The Pennsylvania legislature adjourned after passing a two cent fare bill and creating a railroad commission. A city flag was flown at half mast in memory of Pennsylvania Shriners who died in a California railroad wreck.

Pennsylvania Moore Pennsylvania Shriners California

Taft to Visit Islands With Family in September

Secretary Taft will travel from Seattle to the Islands in September with his wife and son Charles. He plans to stay two or three weeks and will be met by his secretary and messenger.

Wasstroton Taft Seattle Islands Charles Charlies Messenger

Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Fined for Sugar Trust Rebates

The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railway paid a total of 20000 dollars in federal court after pleading guilty to two counts for granting rebates to the sugar trust and other corporations. The judge fined 10000 dollars on each count and dismissed the case.

New York Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul

Runaway Horse Hits Laundry Wagon in City Shop

At about 1590 o'clock a horse hitched to a Model Electric laundry wagon driven by George Fowers ran from the corner of Western Ave and Columbia St into the shop of John B Agent Co poultry dealer. The horse was cut badly though the serious damage was not specified. The runaway occurred when the belly band broke.

George Fowers Western Av Columbia Jonh B Agent Co

Police Raise Planned for First Year Patrolmen

Chief Wappenstein backs salary increase for first year patrolmen. If the third class pay is wiped out, new officers would earn 86 dollars a month. With 15 extra hires recently, officials say better men can be obtained at this rate. Action expected at Monday night council meeting.

Wappenstein

Gas Works Dismantled for Union Pacific Improvements

The Jackson street gas works are being torn down to clear Union Pacific projects and may be relocated to Georgetown where Seattle Lighting proposes a new plant. A Georgetown council franchise is under consideration now.

Jackson Street Union Pacific Georgetown Seattle Lighting Company

Three Boys Missing Found Near Fremont

Three boys named Joe Morgan and brothers Thomas and Frank Soromazik ages around 12 were reported missing for several days and have been located at Fremont and will be returned to their guardians.

Joe Morgan Thomas Soromazik Frank Soromazik Fremont

Watches Stolen From Texas Saloon Resident

Mrs. H. Morgan of the Texas saloon reported an open faced gold watch taken last night. F. B Anderton of The roadway 1108 Broadway is connected to the lodging place, and police are said to be solving the mystery.

Beattie H. Morgan Texas F. B Anderton Broadway

Licenses Issued For Multiple Marriages Across Several Cities

A list shows couples granted licenses including Fred A. Brite 64 and Marie A. Schneider 6% of Beattie. Clarence A. Newton 27 and Cora Hivine 17 of Tacoma. Samuel M. Wade 33 and Kuma T. Hillman 23 of Seattle. G. J. Edwarda 45 and Martha J. Strout 46 of Sumner. Walter Williams 40 and Betsie Beloford 42 of Beattie. Willem M. Thomas 25 and Daisie V. Booth 25 of Seattle. A Kupfers 46 and Laura Bruns 42 of Everett.

Fred A. Brite Marie A. Schneider Beattie Clarence A. Newton Cora Hivine Tacoma Leslie J. Hudson Leslie Clair Henry Samuel M. Wade Kuma T. Hillman Seattle G. J. Edwarda Martha J. Strout Sumner Walter Williams Betsie Beloford Willem M. Thomas Daisie V. Booth A. Kupfers Laura Bruns Everett

Birth announcements from May dates across several families

Births registered today include Ryther at 1712 Lithav May 16 a daughter to the wife of Allan Hyther Springstein at Youngstown May 14 a son to the wife of A A Springstein Johnson at 1211 Howell street May 12 a son to the wife of Joseph W R Johneon

Ryther Lithav Allan

Deaths registered today in Pacific Hospital

Death notices list McDonald aged ? as dying May 15 at Pacific hospital.

McDonald Pacific Hospital

Mailmen Dance to Raise Funds for Delegates

Seattle mail carriers plan a May dancing party at Wagie's barn on Saturday night May 18. Proceeds will defray expenses for delegates to the national convention in Syracuse, New York this summer. The aim is to read a delegation and secure the convention for 1908.

Seattle Wagie Syracuse N.Y

Beating Reported at Chinese Restaurant in Merion

Lee Lee, owner of a Chinese restaurant at Becond and Merion, reports he was beaten by two patrons after closing time. He says the assault occurred one night and seeks police action.

Lee Lee

Grand Jury Probes Bogus Civil Service Exams

A federal grand jury in Seattle probes civil service school fraud as many young women report paying $15 for courses claimed to prepare for customs inspectress roles. Indictments expected. multiple cases also move in Whatcom and King counties involving immigration aid, fraud, and counterfeit coin activity.

Federal Civil Service Seattle Poe Ince Tommy Miles Whatcom County Canada United States Louis Simon Dave Taylor

Hawley Fined For Unauthorized Water Use At Deany Hill

Hawley tapped the Virginia Dock Warehouse Company water line for priming water pumps during regrading work on Deany Hill. He ran up a city water bill of 641.96 for last month and was fined 60 by the finance committees, with water service shut off.

Hawley Deany Hill Water Department Virginia Dock T Heir

Care of Matron Sought After Drunkenness Arrest

Police headquarters must provide a matron at once when May Martin was arrested for drunkenness and found to be ill this morning. The incident prompted an immediate call for protective care and medical attention.

Mant Fou May Martin

Force 08 and reliable work to frown and heating see G H 221 Pine at

A garbled OCR fragment mentions force, reliability, and heating with an address 221 Pine Street. Limited readable details prevent precise event or person identification.

Epileptic Patient Left Unattended in Officers' Room

An epileptic patient lay on a table in the officers' room for two hours without medical care or trained attention. Later Former Matron Kelly assisted, and Dr. Booth was called to the scene.

Kelly Booth

Ward Coming to Seattle to Inspect Western Line

Ward general manager of the Great Northern is on a tour of inspection of the western line and will be in Seattle about Saturday. The special train bearing the officials left St Paul Monday and Ward intends to spend at least one day in Spokane examining the improvements being made in the city by the Great Northern.

Ward Great Northern Seattle St Paul Spokane

Case May Be Dismissed Against Lake Washington Steamer Engineer

Marine inspectors Whitney and Turner continued the investigation into A. Bidell the Cyrene engineer accused of being drunk on duty. E R Tomlin testified while Bidell had many witnesses ready to defend him. If the charges cannot be solidly supported they will likely be dismissed.

Whitney Turner A. Bidell Lake Washington E. R. Tomlin

Poisoned Dogs Reported in City Morning

Two cases of poisoned dogs were reported to the police morning. A fox terrier owned by Mrs. J. T. Livingstone at 22 Twenty second street and a Newfoundland owned by Jack Karson at 1797 Twenty second street were both pronounced strychnine poisoning by a veterinary surgeon.

J. T. Livingstone Newfoundland Jack Karson

Quiet Seattle Waterfront Struggle Tests Longshoremen

The Seattle strike by longshoremen shows unusual peace as Puget Sound Shipping Association and union use imported workers to keep cargo flowing. G Simm, president of the oneeneata a, says the situation looks better than ever and hints the union has a surprise. He warns strikers can endure nine months if needed.

Seattle Puget Sound Shipping Association Simm Oneneeaata A

Civil suit filed over services rendered in Tacoma branch

C M Maxwell sues Cars tens Bros Co for 10000 in Tacoma claiming services provided to establish Pacific Meat Co as a branch of the defendants in that city.

C. M Mexwell Carstens Bros. Co Pacific Meat Co Tacoma City

Funeral of Mrs Mary Jane Mother of Sheriff Smith

County officials and Osceola residents gather at ten oclock for the funeral of Mrs Mary Jane mother of Sheriff Smith with county officers Agnew and McGuire among those in attendance.

Abrahams Rutherford Beckingham Agnew Lucille McGuire Court House Osceola Mary Jane Smith

Birth of baby girl to Mrs O. K. Cox

To the wife of O. K. Cox who aides at 38th Ave and Spring a nine pound baby girl was born the morning.

O. K. Cox 38Th Ave

President Roosevelt Plans Pine Knot Retreat

Washington May 4 The president and Mrs Roosevelt will travel to Pine Knot tomorrow for a four or five day retreat.

Rerippe Telegraph Service Washington Roosevelt Pine Knot

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