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17 May 1907
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1907
Page
1
Rumors Swirl Over San Francisco Mayor Rumors Run Wild
The city faces a storm as rumors link Mayor Ruef to Schmitz and a graft plot. Reports claim a resignation letter was drafted, with guards stationed around the mansion and talk of a possible public defense or removal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrue
Ruef testimony details graft and indictments in city rail case
Grand jury hears Ade Huet confession linking a major overhead railway franchise payout to Mayor Schmitz and 18 supervisors. Ruef shows strain as sympathy pours in, while prosecutors hint at further indictments of top railway officials and Schmitz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schmit
Reuef
United Ff
Calhoun
Pree- Mallaly
Ford
Ruef
Reef
Honey
Ade Huet
Grand Jury
United Railway
Schmits
Gallagher
Race prejudice in Seattle and Beattie sparks reactions
A terrified Black man fled a waterfront strike scene and hid in a barber shop after a mob rumor. In Beattie, four Black leaders draft resolutions to bar three Christian Endeavor trustees from the national convention, signaling tension over race and hotel access amid a cosmopolitan city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Street
Lincoln Hotel
Christian Endeavor Society
Beattle
J. Edward Hawkins
Boon
Twenty-third
Madison Street
Beattie
The
Christian Endeavor
City Hall Could Collapse After Undermining Work
Fears rise that the city hall on Jefferson Street may topple as underpinning near the Third Avenue curb is undermined. Digging contractors work close to walls, leaving a four to five foot edging on the city hall side, risking a collapse just as the engineer department nears completion of an annex at the southeast angle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Hall
Fourth Avenue
Jefferson St
Third Avenue
Jefferson
Engineer's Department
Disbarment Case Drags On In Court
Rossman disbarment case drags along as the judge contends with multiple charges. Court proceedings continue with disputes over ethical divisions and strategy from John Hig and associates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rossman
Judge Court
John
Dar Association Lawyer Traps Rosaman in Damaging Admissions
Gina acting for the Dar association pursues a strategy to trap Rosaman into damaging admissions while a heated dispute unfolds between the two attorneys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gina
Dar Association
Rosaman
Scrugham Confidence Resolution Passed by Policyholders Committee
The Inter national Policyholders committee passed resolutions of confidence in George H H Scrugham, manager of the committee, who is on trial for irregularities in the counting of votes in recent elections. Scrugham spoke to the committee and presented his case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Inter‘national Policyholders’ Committee
eGorge HH. Scrugham
Serugham
Meet on University Campus Highlights Local Track Trials
This afternoon at 2:30 the preliminaries for a state high school track meet are held on the university campus. Seattle lists Judd Thompson and a large Seattle relay squad led by Coyle, Stell, Mullen, and McAllep. Centralia’s Grem is favored in the 60, 109, and 220 yard dashes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Judd Thompson
Coyle
Mullen
Anderson
McKay
Thayer
Pike
Ellis
Hickingbottom
Brettaend
Stell
McAllep
Relny
McAliep
Pellman Grem
Centralia
July Wheat Rises Above Dollar for First Time
Wheat prices in Chicago rose above one dollar for July contracts for the first time, signaling expectations that high prices will persist. The market reaction was marked by excitement in the trading pit as observers noted the unexpected strength and noted continuing upward pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerippe Telegraph Service
Chicago
Ee Coors
Appoints Police Matron Mrs. Margaret De Hante
Chief of Force Wappenstein announced Mrs. Margaret De Hante will become police matron, succeeding Mrs. Kelley. She will take charge in June, is a widow with two daughters, and resides at 1806 Twenty-fourth Ave. De Hante was highly recommended to the chief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret de Hante
Kelley
Force Wappenstein
de Hants
Bhe
Plot Reported to Kill Kaiser in Berlin Auto Attack
In Berlin on May 17 a mysterious plate shot and a bullet whizzed past occupants of a car as Kaiser’s procession passed. Police believe an assassination attempt targeted the Kaiser, with an auto taking the lead as the firearm fired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Bullete
Aneaeain
Officers on Puget Sound shifted after artillery split
Washington May 17 A War Department order begins a broader reshuffle of artillery officers as field and coast branches split. Col Albert Cumming is reassigned to Fort Worden and Puget Sound command. Maj John L Mayden will take Fort Casey after leave ends and Maj Morris K Herrett will report to Fort Worden for duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mej
Morris K. Herrett
Fort Worden
Boy Dies After Sawmill Accident in Cumberland
Bertie Nelson six year old son of John Nelson of Cumberland was fatally injured at a Cumberland sawmill Wednesday. He fell under an operating table saw, was caught in the machinery, and dragged along the table, suffering horrific injuries before discovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nanaimo
BK. C
Bertie
John Nelson
Cumberland
Orchard Breaks Silence Denies Ill Health In Interview
Harry Orchard, staying healthy and sound, told reporters in a prison interview that he has no health decline and that he plans to avoid discussing his trial. He denied immunity claims, spoke of Christianity, and stated he follows Western Federation of Miners trials from newspapers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob
Harry Orchard
Orchard
Western Federation of Miners
Preas
Ite
Marty Orchard
Te Stllous
Delmas
Jerome
Guam Robbing
State of
Maine
O. Howard
Cupid Revives Romance in This City
Seattle couple Anita Freeman and James Wickman, once separated by moves and missed connections, married last evening at Elmer Epperson’s home with Rev. John M. Dean officiating. The couple had reconnected after Wickman found Freeman on a streetcar and traced her to a hotel. The Westminster era romance culminated in a wedding following a period of renewed correspondence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Cupid
Anita Freeman
James Wickman
Detroit
Des Moines
Seattle
Elmer H. Epperson
Fifteenth
Av. North
John M. Dean
Tabernacle Baptist Church
Miss Fremont
Kansas City
Mr. Wickman
National Cash Later Company
Wickman
Barker
Tnetnight
Lou Cohen Ends The Great Beauty Contest
The Star reports a court injunction halting a city beauty contest after A Lou Cohen alleged discrimination by the Beauty Editor. Judge Frater enjoined the contest citing constitutional rights, forcing withdrawal of contestants and returning the public to prior pursuits. Mayor Moore announces withdrawal and defers support to Hi Gill or Col. Blethen as the contest collapses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lou Cohen
Frater
Conreet
Cohen
Tie
Himeef
Gaurmes
A. Lou Cohen
Hi Gill
Yeaterday
Mayor Moore
M. A. Matthew
Judge Humphries
Star
William Hickman Moore
Elethea Aett Gil
Col. Blethen
Railroads Remove Tide Flat Shacks Ahead of Health Board
Between 40 and 50 additional tide flat shacks face eviction under railroad action, joining 71 condemned yesterday. Railroads moved to clear the sites along Occidental Avenue, serving tenants to vacate by the 25th. Ground is set for railroad wreckage and terminals, with a south of Connecticut street area to be cleared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Health
Occidental Ay
Connecticut St
Clergyman seeks forgiveness for wedding ceremony
The Rev John S Clark apologized in a letter to his Brooklyn congregation for performing the marriage making Corey and Mabelle, says he asked forgiveness and his resignation will be destroyed. The Runwick Avenue Church pulpit remains with him. Meanwhile in Chicago Millien B Hutchinson, a noted real estate dealer, alleges he has been kidnapped by family and taken to a Canadian sanitarium over drug use claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wee Dinan
Works Coffey
Citizens’ Committee
Ruef
Bilal Mor Bigsy
New York
John S. Clark
Corey
Mabelle
Congregational Church
Runwick Avenue
Chicago
Mey
Dmillien B. Hutchinson
Desler
Tesiening
Park board urged to speed improvements at Volunteer Park
Residents of the Volunteer Park district appeared at a board meeting and pressed to accelerate park upgrades. They requested a waiting room be erected at the Highland Drive entrance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Volunteer Park
Park Board
Highland Drive
Littleton to Lead Thaw Trial Before Greenbaum in September
Martin W. Littleton, former Brooklyn borough president, will handle the Thaw trial when it opens in September. The proceedings are reported to be held before Justice Greenbaum, confirming the anticipated courtroom plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Martin W. Littleton
Brooklyn
Justice Greenbaum
Five Montgomery farmers arrested in death of young girl
Five prominent Montgomery county farmers were arrested in Litchfield Illinois yesterday afternoon and refused bail. They are charged as instrumental in causing the death of Mies Tola Nance daughter of a local wealthy family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Litchfield, I
Montgomery County
Mies Tola Nance
Who's the Hog
The Hog that the farmer has fed and fondled for a year goes into the packing house at 6 cents. After the packers have warmed him over into bacon, he comes back to his old friend, the farmer, at 14 cents or better. Who's the hog? Ailme Kas Enterprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ailme
State officers of Eagles named at Washington convention
The Washington state Eagles convention elected officers: State president George E. Lawrence of Tacoma, vice-president B. Mullin of Bellingham, chaplain A. W. Weaver of Vancouver, secretary Frank Dowd of Seattle, treasurer A. G. Smith of Colville. Inside guard John Henderson of Buckley, outside guard J. Justhan of Rossland. Trustees named: B. D. Vandeveer Sedre Woolley C. E. Buttles Wenatchen N. D. Millizer Port Townsend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star
Vancouver
Washington
The
Eagles
George E. Lawrence
Tacoma
Mullin
Bellingham
A. W. Weaver
Frank Dowd
Seattle
A. G. Smith
Colville
John Henderson
Buckley
J. Justhan
Rossland
B. D. Vandeveer
Sedre Woolley
C. EB. Buttles
Wenatchen
N. D. Millizer
Port Townsend
Dr Russell Cannot Pay Judgment in Court
Charles Johnson, who secured a $500 judgment against Dr Annie Russell, failed to levy as no property could be found. In Judge Griffin's court Dr Russell claimed all assets were 90 shares of Russell Mining & Realty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Johnson
Annie Russell
Russell
Griffin
Russell Mining & Realty Pany
Also Mentioned on This Page
ATS
Ruef Brands
Schmitz Prince OF Grafters
Telegreeh
Francisco
San Francisco
Marer Schmits
Abe Rouef
Hie
Schmitz
San Quen
Gchmita
Comot Ren
Roef
Byrne
Tire
Grand Fury
Resolu
J. Benjamin Lea
Bishop Johnsson
Waiters
Hawkins
Great
Maenager
U. 5
Cupid
Victoria
B.C
Deck
Hi Gil
Cherry St
Clark
Littleton
Scripps Telegraph Service
State Officers OF Eagles
Whitman College
University of Washington
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