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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1907
Page
12
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May 21 reports cite the National Manufacturers Association in addressing the threat of foreign competition and open shop policies. VanCleve cites labor leaders praised by some while critics accuse fringe figures of misrepresenting union members. He supports tariff revision, federal rail regulation, and industrial education as remedies.
Legal battle over the West Seattle annexation vote for Alki Riverside and nearby territory proceeds with a temporary injunction sought by opponents. The case cites improper timing and territorial fragmentation, with City Attorney MacMahon and Sheriff preparing police coverage at polling sites to prevent fraud and maintain order.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a local event in Rainier Valley with references to a view, condows, and an owner. No clear names, dates, or outcomes are readable to establish a fuller summary.
A disjointed note describes summer weather relief ideas and a man named Dan offering a taller approach. It mentions rays of sun, light, and agr ip interventions as part of the plan.
An emergency fund plan promotes monthly deposits to build a substantial sum quickly. The message urges starting now to earn interest and secure deposits of $1.06 as a baseline for future payments.
The guarantee trust fund passed last night and awaits the mayor's approval. Once authorized, funds will be managed in the city treasurer's office, with separate district accounts opened for trust and guarantee monies and possible rebates.
F G Stimpson a 35 year old barber was found dead in the Phoenix hotel hall this morning. Coroner Carroll contends heart disease caused the death. Stimpson had worked for H A Yester way barber for three years and retired to bed last night in good health.
The Denny Renton Clay and Coal company plans to enlarge its hard brick plant at Van Asnelt with a new stack thirty feet in diameter and twenty feet high. A large drying warehouse plan was filed a few days earlier.
Today 36 draughtsmen and computer operators sat tests for positions in the city engineer's office.
A brief report describes a sinking incident in Vancouver involving Dr. Emit Borten. The piece notes the perilous situation and that death seems imminent within hours.
Salt Lake City reports May 1 with telephone linemen striking for 88 cents more daily. Outside points informed the walkout is set to begin tonight.
The twentieth annual meeting of the Washington State Dental Society runs in Ellis hall and the Alaska building. Day two features lectures and clinics with about thirty new members joining. A short session tomorrow will elect officers. The state board of examiners will hold exams after adjournment in Elke hall.
New York May 21 grand jury returned ten indictments against John R Hege man president of the Metropolitan Site Three charges are for perjury and seven for forgery in the third degree The indictments arise from year end transactions alleged as false statements to the state superintendent of Insurance
Judge Yakey issues a writ of restitution in favor of Madelra Investment for the Hotel Madison at the corner of aon and Eighth. The case centers on rent terms under a lease from November 1940 to November 1942, with $559 monthly rent the first year and $600 after, subject to arbitration if disputes arose. The tenants W P Scott and wife and EB A Coffin failed to pay the increased rent or submit to arbitration and must counter deed within three days or vacate.
San Francisco May 11 Abe Ruef is set to appear before the grand jury this afternoon to testify about bribery of city supervisors by the San Francisco Gas company.
The Independent Asphalt Company submitted the sole bid for paving at the exposition grounds. The bid priced eighty cents per yard for a sandstone and brick gutter paving project totaling 9169,599. The contract covers approximate materials at 4.66 per sandstone unit and 2.46 for brick gutters.
Mrs. May Smith was arrested at 195 Fifth Ave by Detectives Brown and Barbee for stealing an $8 mirror found in her home. She claims Mrs. Bennett gave it to her, while Bennett says Smith owes rent and used the incident to provoke trouble. A trial trip of the vessel Yosemite is planned for Saturday at 4 o'clock.
A reader notes lawn mower prices and ball bearing costs available at Spinning’s. The list includes a $4.00 ball bearing lawn mower, a $6.50 option, a $4.00 Trojan mower, $3.49, and a $3.50 Crescent with $2.99 listed for another model.
Judge Hanford of the federal court sentenced Andrivea Nautalis a Russian to one year at hard labor and a $100 fine with retention until payment. Lou Long Hay pleaded guilty to narcotics and received nine months hard labor in state prison plus a $100 fine with retention. Tommy Miles faces arraignment on two counts for bringing Japanese sllewanta into Whatcom county.
In Judge Morris court Benson seeks to clear himself over Metzgerland transaction claims. Judge Morris rules the pivotal issue is whether Benson acted as attorney for Metager at the time, with case postponed for defense arguments.
Salt Lake City workers 2000 push to keep floodwaters from homes on the west side as a spring thaw releases mountain torrents. Snowmelt overwhelms irrigation reservoirs inundating Payson and surrounding crops. no loss of life reported. Broad statewide flooding reports follow the event.
A new group named the Calhoun Prosecution and Union Defense League has been organized in San Francisco with a staff of lawyers to prosecute Patrick Calhoun on conspiracy to commit murder related to a streetcar killing. The movement aims to represent every case in the city.
John Flood known as Jack Flood a longtime figure in boxing and gambling died at Providence hospital after a long illness. A Georgetown resident he ran a pool hall and was famed for alleged 17 round bout with John L Sullivan. Flood aged about 40 leaves a widow and was a friend of Pat Murphy.
A B C Denniston the retiring Northwest agent of Pacific Coast Steamship Co. was honored at 113 James street with a solid silver mounted umbrella and embossed resolutions. The note states the loss of a trusted man in Seattle's transportation scene and his move to the Trustee company. Signers include S H Ewing H G Rallou and M O.
Oliver, J. O. Boyle, R. D. Pinneo, W. H. Bush, H. H. Sanford, H. B. Houston and L. W. Brondage are named in the document.
Council members failed to force Mayor Moore to limit his time signing bonds offered by saloon men. The general saloon ordinance was passed and the ten day limit was struck out.
Del Wright a prominent Detroit business man and visiting Shriner was arrested this morning for speeding. The case goes to city court Thursday. Wright and a Shriner party were returning to Seattle when they allegedly raced the car down Second Avenue at a high rate of speed.
A fragmented OCR notice lists several names with ages including James and Cavanagh, 19, and Chris tine FF. HS Mitchell, 25. Mentile George W. Lerrickh and Minnie lave, both of lowest age. Beatile Joseph F. Morris, 18, and Gertrude J. Heath, 26. Beattie Alfred Johnson, 8, and Emme Ackeratrom, 26. The text preserves names and ages but lacks complete context.
Birth notices list infants born in May at various addresses and hospitals. Among those announced are a son to Mrs Warner at 1124 Howell Avenue and a daughter to Mrs Margaree at 1023 Meadow Place, with additional births to the families of G H Hall, Benjamin A Rehmittdiel, M B Fountain, and Harry G Ranner at noted locations.
Deaths registered today include Hhater Janew Shafer aged 2 percent, May 17 at Beattie General hospital. Mounier iawrenches a May 17 at York station and Kilburn David N Kilburn aged 69 May 18 at Minor hospital.
The Irish nationalist convention in Dublin on May 21 rejected Birrell's home rule bill from the cabinet and adopted Redmond's alternative plan.
In Vancouver the Star reports that firemen strike on the Princess Victoria of the P. and O. line has stalled the vessel. She will not sail tonight on the first of three round trips calling at Vancouver Victoria and Beattie as planned.
Local advisory urges anglers to seize the moment as fishing opportunities improve. Message notes favorable conditions and invites the public to begin the season at 1111 Piret Ave.
There were no classes at the University of Washington today as 106 university members conducted a daylong search in Union Bay for three students drowned last Sunday. Despite grappling hooks barbed wire and weighted drags the bodies were not recovered by late afternoon. Professors Fuller Bowlby Meany led boat operations while Acting President Priest oversaw the closure and encouraged continued efforts.
Tacoma May 21 Mayor Wright ordered a full police investigation into the death of a 20 year old ranger of Seattle who disappeared after drowning from the British ship Marion eph. The mother, Mrs Barnuel McMure, believes foul play and asserts the son was shanghaied. The body has not been found.
Wheat prices rose above the $1 level in Chicago on May 21 with July futures settling at $1.01 and a fraction. The advance reflects renewed demand and tight supplies as traders gauge global markets.
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