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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1907
Page
10
Local notices describe stage offerings including Mrs War adaptation of a controversial show, Coghlan’s portrayal in Soldier of Fortune, and the Arctic Brotherhood Minstrel Show raising funds for a building. Also listed are Little Lord Fauntleroy at the Lele theater and The Conqueror closing tonight with Gift From Chili continuing tomorrow.
Marge reports H. Fowler resigning from his shop and will guide readers to visit his son Ger. Ger has led the Auburn Military program for two years, thanks to his efforts the group has progressed. Rommel and Biegert visit Auburn high school. A senior class reception entertained by Gladys Payne with friends.
The notice indicates plans for a land sale near Snohomish County with projected construction and higher valuations. Washington state dental convention in Seattle begins at the Ameka building with officials Custer and Hyte presiding.
In Valdez on May 18 a dynamite charge was placed under a pile driver belonging to the Copper River and Northwestern Railroad. The device blew into the river Catalla as rival railroad construction tensions ignite.
An immense copper ledge with 7 percent copper was found on McKnight's Island in Valdez Alaska. The ledge extends from the island's north end southwest to Drier Bay about 15 miles, triggering a stampede.
The article states Capt. Francke’s license expired May 2 and inspectors cannot discipline him. Workload delayed action on the Dakota affair, twelve days before expiry passed without action. A decision will be sent to Capt. John Bermingham in San Francisco, and inspectors can only block renewal until a set time.
The Chas A Taylor Stock Company opens on Third Avenue Theater night with Stolen by Gypetes and a vaudeville bill. Laur ete Taylor and Tarlo company members appear alongside a Chinese Laundry skit. A Cathedral benefit under Father O Brien’s surplice features A Night Off by Augustin Daly, with local amateurs and pros in the cast including Morris, Fotlasabes, Lavan, Parmenter, McKay, Carmody, Helchendach, Gee, and Friend.
The Kent area reports a social musical gathering by the Ladies of the Kent Conservatory of Music featuring Nora Crow on violin and other performers. Upcoming services are announced at the Baptist, Methodist, and St. James churches with topics on knowledge of Christ and friendship. About fifty pupils sit for the Eighth grade state exam, with graduation set for May 29 at the opera house, including sixteen seniors listed by name.
A brief notice states Olympic Market on 118 Pike Street, opposite Boo Marche, has cut meat portions. No further details on hours or specific products are provided.
Crowded streetcars spark reader letters to The Star. Civile union backs capping fares at 2 cents for standing passengers on Seattle Electric Company cars. Debates point to women standing, lack of courtesy, and calls for municipal ownership or city action.
A Moxee farmer filed a complaint alleging robbery by patrolman Robert Pierce in an alley. Mayor Fechter suspended the officer on suspicion while a council meeting is set to review the allegations. Chief Miller calls for a thorough examination of Pierce and another officer, Brory, amid public outcry. Both men are former Company 8 veterans who served in the Philippines.
SEDRO WOOLLEY May. The fedro Weelley Commercial Club held the annual meeting for the election of a board of trustees at the clubroom. Members elected include HM Bhrewsbury Condy Wilcker MW DD Devin Marbaugh KR Gould and Paul Rhodrine. The board organized and elected officers for the ensuing year: HW LL Devin president 2 Wheter secretary Horace Condy first vice president Paul Fnedtes second vice president J H Gould treasurer.
A warrant was issued for Edward Keats on larceny charges after he allegedly took $480 from Mrs. Myrtle Rowland. Rowland had recently divorced her husband to Wisconsin and sent funds to Beattie with Keats for business ventures, eventually depleting to under $600. Keats allegedly kept the money instead of placing it in hotel safekeeping.
The May 18 report from Washington D C states the president issued an order establishing land offices at Nome and Fairbanks in Alaska under the Star Special Service.
K. Ht. Conger, former minister to China, is believed to be on his death bed in Pasadena as physicians report a complication of diseases resulting in his critical condition.
Fire last night destroyed the Morgan line Southern Pacific pier No 4 on the North river and all contents. Firemen from across the city battled flames to prevent spread. losses estimated at 600000.
William H. Miller, after a razor attempt and 22 hours semiconscious, left St. Johns hospital in Port Town. He roamed toward the city without coat or hat, asking to be locked up and claiming insanity. A lunacy commission later declared him insane and committed him to Steilacoom asylum.
Jack Lang and Joseph Dunlap, strike breakers, were assaulted from behind by union longshoremen last night near Railroad Avenue and University Street. They say they were beaten about the head with blunt objects until they lost consciousness and escaped.
The sale for seats for the automobile races on May 30 and 31 opened in the morning with heavy demand. Most boxes sold, and the committee aims for 10,000 on opening day. The track opens two days early for speed trials, with entries from Portland Tacoma Bellingham and Spokane. A big parade is planned.
In Toledo May 18 a split in the Ohio Republican state central committee forms from the Foraker Taft dispute. Walter Brown supports Taft as the sole real candidate, while the opposite faction foresees a broader division and aides levies amid the rift.
The article discusses the growth of modern whaling on the Pacific coast led by Vancouver Island stations. It highlights Svend Foyn's innovations and notes an emerging company, Whale Products Company North America, offering stock to fund whale stations and steamers with profits from whale products such as meat oil bone and by products.
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