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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1907
Page
10
A garbled OCR fragment lists odd numbers like 51.00 and 1.00 and mentions full andes and 2UOR, but no clear item or context is evident. The readable bits suggest a faulty price list or note rather than a complete report.
Fragmented report suggests a political scandal involving Gould with calls for retirement and a postponement of a suspected conspiracy. Witnesses including Bhowles and Howard Gould are mentioned as part of a potential partial confession and forthcoming testimony.
Report states a suspect named H May, son of an alleged assailant, is being questioned in a Levowits murder tied to Amelia Staffield a 15 year old girl. Witnesses recall seeing Amelia by a bicyclist near a cornfield where seven year old Levowits and Elis Laudaselt died. Becker, son of the accused, says he washed the scene and denies involvement.
Bernard Fernard lived at 422 Dunnevy and died in a house fire last night which destroyed the stone cottage. Firefighters arrived but could not reach him, and the body was found inside the burning dwelling.
A local report notes the Olympia based baseball team plans to engage courthouse employees for a forthcoming Seattle event. It mentions the courthouse selecting representatives from many departments to participate, aiming to set up an all around challenge.
Telegraph Service reports that Richardt will be removed to the seashore as soon as permission is granted. The move is anticipated to occur promptly once allowed.
In Persia on May 24 reports say Shah and authorities fear a revolt led by Star Dowleh. The plan involves 15 900 troops and Navahend forces moving toward Hamadan to confront the usurper.
A stray note outlines GH School exercises to be held in the Coliseum on May 24. It mentions reserved seating for each grade and contrasts with the Grand arrangement. The item also references a South Cam correspondent’s report and includes a fragment about territory, death sentences, and cannibal criminals.
The report describes a feativo scene in Fortenta Wayne Pennsylvania with a prized poultry show and a cat belonging to Prank and Apreee meneenaeer. The red ribbon fluttered in the air as the animal moved toward the hill, passing the Delaware and Hud.
In Yakima Gary announced his reelection bid during a community barbecue address. The event drew a crowd of local residents and supporters, though some attendees noted a restrained tone and limited opposition presence.
Special department at Hinson Co occupies an oddly shaped corner storefront at 884 Union, a detail noted amid ongoing renovation and local business activity. Storefront changes and potential reconfigurations are expected to draw neighborhood attention.
The Hill Linen reported to the Interstate Commerce Commission that around July 1 a 3000 mile book will be issued and sold in the western states at 2 1 2 cents per mile. This follows HI’s claim that western states will gain the same benefits as Minnesota and North Dakota which have fare laws.
Whatcom Skagit and Snohomish counties will suspend all straight shingle production from tonight until July 10 after a meeting of local shingle manufacturers. Overloaded inventory and shipment difficulties prompted the shutdown decision.
Eva Emery Dye of Oregon City Oregon author of McDonald of Ore The Conquest and other works has prepared articles advertising the exposition on her own accord meeting with officials of the exposition committee to promote the event.
Olympia May 24 Amended articles for Edmonds Realty Investment switch to Weatherproof Kingte Company at Edmonds 7600. Chacamas Leased Development Seattle 4600. LaCenter View Telephone Company LaCenter 1500. Pacific Trade School Seattle 640000 with Carman family listed as organizers. Other details include names EC Byam John McCrary and George Alden among others.
Magistrate House in New York will issue warrants for the arrest of George Ingham manager of the international policy holders committee and assistant Charles Stirrup on forgery charges following an application by Assistant District Attorney Smith.
Apparel for gentlemen invites customers to Daniel tailor shop at 1016 Seconday for a complete showing of the latest summer wear. The shop markets trim, fabric quality, and reasonable Fuhrman pricing.
Local listing promotes W B Hutchinson Co department store catering to large and unusually shaped men with a prominent corner location at Second and Union promising specialized goods.
Local amateurs Walter McKay Florence Follansbee and others join Daly’s comedy A Night Off at the Grand tonight for the Catholic cathedral fund. Rehearsals span two weeks and the show, also planned for Sunday, draws large advance seat sales.
A favorable impression in Little Lord Fauntleroy will headline The Prince and the Pauper at Lola next week. An entirely new bill of vaudeville opens at Star theater Monday featuring novelty rifle shooting and a long list of new acts pleasing the crowd.
Henrietta Crosman is set to perform at the Grand in the latter part of next week in All of and Budden V Powsy and The Almighty Dollar.
Indications point to a lively meeting of Denny Hill property owners at the Chamber of Commerce Saturday night to air protests against alleged unjust appraisements. They claim some property was over valued others under valued and oppose the $1500 allowed the commissioners as too high.
A large delegation of property owners attended yesterday afternoon as the street committee again turned down their remonstrance on the Howell regrading. A special committee of Councilmen Revelle and Hurd inspected the site but offered no alternative to the planned plan, and their recommendation led to approving the project.
A note announces a special department man for the W H Mutchingon Company located at the corner of Second and Union. The brief item highlights a sales or staffing detail in a local business listing.
The government opens a case in St Paul challenging earlier wrongdoing by the Standard Oil company. Judges Johnson and Milburn rule the 1899 formation and 1900 legalization matter, as Milton Purdy Kellogg and Morrison lead the government in opposing the 1906 bill and a broader restraint of trade conspiracy tied to actions since 1870.
The Dolphin brought two insane slaves from Alaska under guard of Andreas Mareeviten and Peter Mun seth. They are to be transported to Mt Taber for confinement and commitment under indtemment proceedings.
A fragment notes Yankee No. 41 and Goodell No. 108 automatic drill with drills featured at Spinning's. The snippet hints at equipment names and a display or training context without a clear event or outcome.
Report states a man faces murder charges in Ketchikan and will be temporarily committed to Mr. Taber. The Hoth men were lodged in the city jail from 4 Wnt and O'clock.
Patrick Marley announced the man who died by his own action at Wear Heattle on Wednesday. Charlies and the Helm visited Henney-Watson's morgue yesterday and positively identified the remains of the elderly carpenter, who had relocated from Michigan. The man’s despondency related to his trade was cited as the cause of death.
The council faces trouble from contractors seeking payment for delays caused by property owners. A proposed rule would distribute extra costs incurred by stalled improvements on the assessment roll, making property owners pay for the delay.
The Moran's inspection of the battleship Nebraska has just concluded and the examining party is en route to Seattle for the next phase. They are expected to arrive Sunday evening to continue the official review.
Leavenworth Kansas May 14 Anthony Republican had been elected as representative in Congress from the Kanes district to succeed Charles Curtis elected by the last legislature to succeed Alfred W Benson as United States senator.
Beatties unveils the lowest-ever fare, promising record savings for travelers. The announcement highlights price reductions across routes and positions the offer as a milestone for the company and its customers.
Pittsburg May 24 Evelyn Nesbit Thaw will not return to the stage. She has received many acting offers including one from London but declined them all saying I have retired from the stage forever.
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