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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1907

Page

4

Notorious New York Attorney Abe Hummel Faces Stripes

Abe Hummel, prominent New York attorney, is to be sent to Blackwell's Island for one year for conspiracy in the Morse Dodge divorce case. He testified in the Thaw case that Evelyn claimed Thaw beat her, a statement Jerome once criticized, and Hummel previously helped secure a conviction over perjury in the Dodge matter. The article notes his farewell dinner last night for close friends.

White Jerome Hummel Meoree Dodge Fareell

Divorce Granted in Wilson Mizner Case

New York May 11 filed at the courts. Infidelity cited as ground for divorce. Mrs Yorkes Mizner finally granted the decree yesterday and will assume the name Mrs Mizner. By decree she may remarry as if defendant were dead.

New York Wilson Misner Yorkes-Mizner Mizner

Cosgrove Announces Governor Candidacy in Walla Walla

In Walla Walla Washington May G Cosgrove of Pomeroy announces his governor bid on the loan ticket. He had been discussed as a candidate for months and previously considered under the old nomination form. Cosgrove is a member of the party and has been mentioned in earlier campaigns.

Walla Walla Wash G. Cosgrove Pomeroy Cosgrove Cam

Regents Appoint Attorney from Pomeroy to State University Board

The board of regents of the state university announces the appointment of a practicing attorney from Pomeroy to the university board. The chosen attorney brings legal expertise and local experience to oversee governance and policy decisions.

Board of Regents of the State University Pomeroy

Glass Trial Set in San Francisco Indictment Case

In San Francisco on May 18 the court set May 27 for the trial of Louis Glass charged with passing bribe money. The date was fixed late yesterday afternoon. Detwiler's trial is also scheduled for that date.

San Francisco Louis Glass Detwiler

HURRAM FOR THE FOUURTH

A mass meeting at Port Townsend city hall discussed July Fourth plans with Mayor Dan Hill naming a committee of aid to secure out of town speakers and to enlist military support for the celebration.

Port Townsend Dan Hill

District Committee Forms For Military Drill

A six member committee named by Mayor Dan Hill to organize a grand district wide military drill during the day. The committee includes Klocker Al Newman John Siebenbaum MP McIntyre and O P Slayton.

Fleeve Dan Hill Klocker al Newman John Siebenbaum McIntyre O. P. Slayton

Crawford and Conover Market Lola Subdivision in Seattie

Crawford and Conover place Lola subdivision lots on Exposition Heights with prices from 600 to 700 dollars. The sale maps a new residential section of Seattie as Edwin James and Co report heavy sales in Fairmount addition. Northwest Trust Co buys forty acres in West Seattle for 40,000 dollars. land will be divided and offered. Jester and Co report immediate sale followed by a 680,000 acreage offer which was refused.

Crawford & Conover Lola Lotsa Exposition Heights Seattie Edwin ©. James & Co Fairmount Forester & Co Beanside Park Latea South Alki Northwest Trust Company N. M. Wardall Weat Seattle Jester & Co

Fencingproposal debated for city reservoirs

At yesterday’s fire and water committee meeting the council discussed installing a twelve foot high wire fence around the city reservoir to prevent pollution. The health and sanitation committee will consider a similar proposal at the next meeting.

Council

Christian scientist censured after medical neglect case

A coroner’s jury harshly censured Chase Byrnes for refusing medical care for a six year old daughter after joining the Christian Science church. The panel urged making failure to treat a child a felony. Byrnes said he would call a doctor for only four of his three remaining children and dismissed medicine as obsolete.

Sertyppe Telegraph Service New York Chase Byrnes Byrnes Physicians & Reile

Faith and Folly in a Jestful City News Note

A fragmented New York Press quotation critiques belief and behavior, mentioning a woman chasing attention and flirtation, while a Omaha business junket is described as a major commercial effort led by William Maloney. The trip departs Comanche Jones on June 1 and reaches Hastings on June to suggest a planned excursion.

New York Press Omaha Telty William Maloney Aeattila Comaeche Jone 1 Hesttic

Miners End Six-Week Strike at Ellamar Alaska

Striking miners at Ellamar end a six week battle after refusing higher wages and union recognition. They return to work under the old agreement.

Valdez Alaska Ellamar

Soetatiet Temple Hosts Mille Speech on Government by Injunction

At the Soetatiet temple on Fourth Avenue end Pine Street Walter Thomas Mille will speak this afternoon at 3 40 on Government by Injunction. The event aims to discuss legal limits on royal and civic power and public rights in a lecture setting.

Soetatiet Temple End Pineet Walter Thomas Mille Epesk Sunder

Cremation of the Dead booklet notice

Illustrated booklet presents views of public opinion leaders on cremation. Letters from eminent residents of Washington state. For application contact Arthur A. Wright at 416 Queen Anne Ave, Seattle.

Arthur A. Wright Queen Anne Ayv Seattle Wash

Bill Quantrell Still Alive in British Columbia Hero of Civil War?

H W Wright reports meeting the former guerrilla Bill Quantrell now living as John Spears in Quatsine British Columbia. He claims Quantrell fights away from danger, keeps a low profile, and collects $25 a month as a coal company caretaker while respected locally.

Star Special Services Vancouver B C Bill Quantrell South H. W. Wright North Mr. Wright TH Quantrell Confederacy Jefferson Davis Wright BM Quantrell John Spears Quatsine 4 Coal Corporation Indiana Quateine

Market Report Notes Mixed Prices and Fresh Goods

The market lists weak strawberry supply in California and light western receipts. Green and white beans, peas, and feedstuffs show activity. poultry holds steady with firmer prices. Carpets advertised as cleaned by an air process offer a new option. contact Rug Co for details.

California Western

Injunction Hearings Postponed for Local Unions

The injunction suits filed by Moran Brothers Co Novelty Iron Works and Washington Iron Works along with the Iron Moulders Union and other unions in the present strike were postponed by Judge Albertson until Monday May 27.

Moran Brothers Co Novelty Iron Works Washington Iron Works Jo Albertaon

The Global Tea Trade and Its Widespread Friendship

The article traces tea from its origins to its global spread, noting how a simple, refined drink fostered cultural exchange among diverse peoples. It highlights ceremonial roles in Asia Europe and the colonies and reflects on tea’s enduring social appeal and commercial reach.

Miller to sue for damages over court martial defamation

Port Townsend May 14. It is reported that Lt. H. G. Miller will file a damage suit against Capt. Charles Madison for defamation of character arising from the recent court martial on charges of conduct unbecoming an officer and a gentleman.

Port Townbiond Jaeut H. G. Miller Charles Madison Leutenant

Northern Pacific Pushes Track Building to Port Townsend

Port Townsend in mid May reports rapid progress on the Northern Pacific extend line toward Hood Canal. Six miles of road laid in three weeks, with car barn and repair shops at Summit. Labor scarcity noted though 130 men at grades and room for 260 more. crews from the Columbia River line to move to Port Townsend as work accelerates.

Port Townsend Northern Pacific Hoods Canal Summit Canal Columbia River

Idiyans Scarcity of Labor and Mountainous Country

A brief note describes how labor scarcity affects an area labeled Idiyans and its mountainous terrain. The text hints at challenges in mobilizing work forces and managing resources amid rough geography.

Idiyans Perm

Everett and Ballard to meet in Sunday game

Everett baseball travels to Ballard Sunday for a key matchup. Frank Newman's strong squad has seven games this season with two losses, one to Dugdale's league club and another to Snohomish, as Everett eyes a positive result before a trip to Victoria next week.

Star Special Service Everett Ballard Frank Newman Fom Dugdale Thether Snohomish Victoria

Contested Newman Meeting Aims Push for Anxious Iain Mouton

The fragment mentions Iain Mouton and a contested Newman meeting with anxious tone. It hints atattle teams and walling Ae len men, indicating tensions around a Sunday game. Details are unclear, but the item centers on a sports or community event involving Iain Mouton.

Iain Mouton Newmanly Toneattle Ae Len

Chicago minister urges statehood for city and liberties

A Chicago clergyman urged that statehood be granted, arguing it would protect liberties and empower the city. He spoke to civic leaders in Chicago and referenced parallels with Philadelphia and broader political rights.

Chicago Lam Thorp A Church Noth Short

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