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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1907
Page
3
The deadlock ended as Stephenson, 64, beat Hatten, 38, and Beeh, 24, with 64 votes to 38 and 24. Lieutenant Governor Connor claimed credit for securing Stephenson’s support from two opposing voters pledged to Matten. The result concludes an April deadlock as Stephenson was formally elected to the joint session.
The court dealt with Gooding's contempt allegations as prosecutors seek a jury verdict in the Idaho case. Officials discussed punishment and the county attorney’s probe into the governor and others' conduct. The trial resumed after a recess. Authorities pursue Jack Ima in connection with the Brennenberg murder. Simpxine’s whereabouts unknown.
The article reports that mayors in Georgetown and other fourth class towns vote and address council meetings, a practice deemed illegal by former City Attorney Kimatra of West Seattle. It notes Councilman Mades of West Seattle as illegally elected and cites Mayor Erven’s tie vote as part of the controversy.
A frustrated man in Wim created a disturbance at a city store after being denied dry goods. He knocked over glassware and caused property damage before police arrested him, with witnesses noting the incident stemmed from intoxication and a malfunctioning water meter dispute.
Cisco May 17. One fact forty five cars are the being one third of the Calhoun bellewes have the entire equipment the end of the month today secured the hundreds persone and ara and the firme by gets are employed ted the lares establishments notified their em ptse the cars while Miter assautta were real morning.
A group of libelants signed a bill of exceptions today as part of legal action against the Steamship Company. The filing names 26 libelants and outlines grounds of appeal in the ongoing case.
The decree entered on May 13 awards twenty four Whelants payments of 200 dollars each, one payment of 1,000 dollars and another of 9,000 dollars. The Whelants object to the decree and seek extended interest terms over a longer period.
No new information emerges on the disappearance of James Crosby. Residents of Seattle known him as “Good” with his Everett house yielding only a few worthless papers and a sparse room, offering little clue to his fate.
Saloon men of Youngstown plan to ask for an injunction to stop the May 25 annexation election at Youngstown and Wee Seattle. They filed the suit through Attorney W. Bell and state the ballot is their only recourse if the injunction fails.
Mrs May Alpin reports to the prosecuting attorney that she has not received her wages from Pacific Coast Lime at the corner of Railroad Ave and Whatcom St. She was notified that unless the time check is paid today a warrant would be issued.
The street committee considered a new ordinance regulating the use of public streets for storing building materials. Amendments approved require property owners to post a bond for protection when electric signs and awnings are used.
New York report says a grand jury will indict a Metropolitan Life Insurance Co officer for forgery in the third degree. In Paris a bulletin says the Moroccan sultan will settle for the murder of Dr. Mauchamp as announced by the government.
In Butts on May 17 the ballot counters reported a broken scale affecting the mayoral contest as ballots were examined in court. The issue prompted scrutiny of the election process and potential challenges.
The Port Townsend isolation hospital contract was awarded to P A Werrington of Coupeville for ca 1640. The announcement notes planing by the Comehal Mets ker CG and a fire earlier that destroyed the facility, with an estimated loss of 4000 and insurance of 062.060. The cause remains unknown. NORTH YAKIMA May 11.Regarding Mrs Leslie the headstrong wife of rancher Peter Leslie she has fled and her husband seeks divorce with Ne Kinesid wealthy teacher named as plaintiff.
The corner stone for the Holy Names Academy of Josue and Mary will be laid Sunday afternoon at 2. O'Dea will officiate with other Catholic divines. The academy lies at Twenty first Ave and Roy Street, covering 2600 feet and rising four stories high with wings at each end.
A plaintiff filed suit against Sheriff Henderson of Blatte county seeking 26000 dollars alleging damages from tales of unlawful imprisonment. The action prompts questions on civil liability and county accountability.
Judge C H Hanford of the federal court rules on the Johnson bankruptcy. The court allows a $2,000 homestead exemption, pending appeal by creditors and potential sale of the home to cover added costs.
An automobile speedily struck M. J. Murphy of Lester Washington as he alighted from a car in front of the Hotel Diller. Murphy, carrying a child, was thrown against the other car but suffered no serious injuries. The speeding car did not stop.
The Sons of Norway observe national independence day with gatherings at Christensen's hall and Madison Park pavilion. Hon. Webster Davis of Kaeneas City will give the Madison Park address and Rev Augustus Peterson will speak at Christensen's hall.
G. D. Everett, manager for the Polk directory system in Seattle, estimates the city’s floating population at about 60,000. He believes Seattle has the largest floating population of any city of its size in the United States.
A meeting of the Manufacturers' Association of Beattie will be held in the Athletic club building Saturday evening.
The meeting under the management of the machinists union at Labor Temple, arranged for last night, was called off as Attorney General Mulholland of the International Machinists union said he could not be present.
The United States Civil Service Commission announces a clerk examination in the city on June 1 midway. Clerk positions are divided into six grades with salaries from 100 to 1200 dollars per year. Beattie Electric seeks Board approval to lay asphalt and sandstone paving on East Lafayette and West Union streets.
Orrin W Potter, noted millionaire, died this morning according to Scripps Telegraph Service. The report notes a marriage from years ago to a prominent magnate and hints at a sensational backstory surrounding their union.
The body of an unidentified woman was found floating in Salmon Bay near Mallard Mallard on the morning of the discovery. Authorities suspect the deceased may be Adeline Swain missing from 426 Twenty third Street Mallard for several days. Coroner’s file notes a possible single wound or blunt impact but no violence marks. A Ballard car motorman reported striking something in the dark last night but no outcry occurred. The body was taken to Hutterworth's undertaking establishment.
On Railroad ay a milk wagon from North western Dairy Co. backed into an express wagon, knocking the lat tere hand wheels off the axle.
Captain F P A Jebeon of the Tolossan, at Tecoma, had to witness the immigration arrest of two Chinese crew members on the dock. He paid 26.96 in fines and fees and posted a 1000 bond for the return of the two men to China.
A large fire swept Santo Demingo destroying ten dwellings and damaging nearby structures. Fire crews reported flames fed by debris and repairs at the saw mill and plant after the incident. One man was killed in the blaze, with authorities investigating the cause. The Graded Union plans a meeting Saturday afternoon May 18 at 3 40 oclock at the W A corner of Cherry street and Third avenue.
The finance committee plans to meet at eleven to decide on a general audit of city accounts. Officers doubt sweeping all books is needed and may propose auditing only current bonds and treasurer records to assess the system and potential improvements.
The United States circuit court hears charges of illegal land grabbing against Dolley a well known local real estate man. Sixteen counts allege he induced numerous people to file on government land in 1905 and 1906 in King and Kitsap counties promising payment after proof of entry while taking fees of about 200. The indictment filed by the federal grand jury last November lists many names of complainants and alleges improper competition with the land office.
In a dawn attack by terrorists at a factory two guards were killed and sixteen injured when firing a volley struck workers. The Sertepe Telegraph Service reports the assault ended with multiple casualties and a brief firefight.
A man found dead on the Bowery this morning appears to be Reverend Jere Cooke who was said to have eloped with Fioretta Whai ley the Long Island heiress. Police report indicate the suicide to be connected to the couple.
Prof. John Beuson, longtime figure on the Pacific coast, suffered heart failure at a banquet for the Masonie hall opening in Vallejo California. He died an hour later in the May 11 report.
A fragment notes Fuhrman, the taller man at 1016 Ay, as an example of neat appearance and workmanship. It praises how his work looks swell and his prices are right.
Report from Newport Rhode Island May 17 describes two submarines named Iron fighters and Octopus and Lake completing a 4 hour submerged trial. Crews emerged safely and claimed all records were surpassed in this experimental run.
Pittsburg May 17 Scripps Telegraph Service reports another development in a social scandal reopening. The brief item notes renewed attention and possible ongoing inquiries.
A legal dispute centers on Martie di Totoe Chhe after a court refused to grant a divorce. The chapter outlines the contested marriage and ensuing judicial decision, with dates and names indicating the case progression and verdict.
Reading shows steamers Farallon and Pleiades arriving and loading at Pier 14 for Morne. Hyades under overhaul at Moran's to exit Oriental trade and join Meme run, with a preliminary Prise voyage. Meratoss enils at midnight and Puckman loading four Hem monds mille reflect garbled OCR elements.
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