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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1907
Page
12
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Dubious scheme led by W F Bernsee of Ta who faced federal charges for mail fraud tied to Interstate Schools. He allegedly lived lavishly, courted female clients, and promised jobs as customs inspectors with fees of 15 dollars. Arrest stems from letters to him and women duped into training courses. jail pending arraignment with Hernace and possible June term.
JORSEY CITY N Y May 88 Gua Kerys Peter Kalangy and William Kerenes Armenians have been arrested in connection with the murder of Walter Kasper. The arrests follow a deadly shooting at an unidentified location.
Judge Morris announced a decree disbarring Rossman from practice and striking his name from the roll after hearings in the Rossman disbarment case. With one exception, all charges were proved including soliciting business fraud and perjury to probate affidavits in the estate of G Ki lett Johnsen.
In Cap Manta park Anacortes juvenile band performed before several hundred residents on a sunny Sunday. The group wore pale blue and mold uniforms while the Marine band joined for a joint performance, hailed as one of the state’s top musical outfits.
In Santiago de Cuba a thousand soldiers guard the city as dock workers strike. Hundreds of armed citizens ready to seal off the area paralyze business. Reports say a plot to dynamite the town greatly alarms residents and alarms authorities.
A Boston wedding tale tells of a young heir, a Draper fortune, and a long awaited parental blessing. The bride and groom journeyed to the Pacific coast to escape reproach, then received an invitation home as the Draper clan, rooted in New England nobility, expands to other prominent Southern lines.
The Ballard murder of A. M. Hourgett by his father in law Napoleon Campbell in 1904 is cited in a suit seeking 026,000 from a mining venture in the Klondike. Plaintiffs Joseph Cowanslend and Victor Lieu claim they were cheated out of part of a $40,000 deal and demand account and justice in Jedee Griffin's court.
At a Ladies Musical Society meeting, members voted to treat current band funds as seed money for a planned Temple of Music, signaling a drive to establish a new musical venue in Seattle.
Chief H. W. Bringhurst faces a strong plea from 141 firemen and supporters for a wage raise from 5 to 15 dollars per month to prevent disorganization. The bid follows concerns that low pay pushes fire personnel toward other police or city roles.
An unidentified man died yesterday morning at Wayside Emergency hospital from delirium tremens. The body will be entered at the potter's field today. It is believed the man was an English sailor.
Storms lash the Great Lakes region with steamer crews reporting rain, high winds, and rough seas. Passengers aboard the Wee reportedly washed overboard near a resort. other vessels were stranded as crews warn of continuing rough weather and disruption to travel.
A May 24 report notes planned July Fourth celebrations in Irondale with a special service and a military pageant. It mentions police guarding Madamy pictures and a thief incident at a private gallery in the same timeframe.
Three Victoria journalists John T. Wilson George McDonald and Lewise Dodgson were sentenced to six years for serious crimes. George Williams pleaded guilty to manslaughter and received a multi year term.
The Washington Iron Works Moran Bros and Nevelty Iron Works pressed for an injunction to bar striking machinists and moulders from picketing their plants and to keep non union workers away from open shops. Judge Albertson heard the case with no decision expected before tomorrow.
H L Baggerly sporting editor of the San Francisco Bulletin, a famed coast wide sporting writer, called at the Star office this morning. He is bound for Buffalo to visit his old friend and rest until the big Burne Squires fight on July 4.
New York authorities say the grand jury has returned several indictments against current or former Equitable Insurance Company officers as part of an ongoing investigation. Arrests are expected imminently with inquiries continuing this week.
In Chicago on May 24 a meeting to form a national group for news dealers sparked a riot. Twenty five police cleared the disturbance. Max Annenberg for Hearst and Attorney Gorban for the Tribune clashed, but order was restored and Hearst delegates remained.
Market report from Western av notes late day crate arrivals of Hood fiver strawberries and other produce in first class condition. Prices for crates range from 96.00 to 700.00, with beans, peas, alfalfa, and other vegetables selling well and prices fluctuating daily. Livestock and feed prices are listed, including butter, cheese, and various cereals, with freight and regional supplier mentions.
The Southern Pacific withholds 3,000,000 acres from settlement despite government pressure and promises to release 6,000,000 acres. President Roosevelt and Senator Bourne push for federal action to compel sales to homesteaders at $9 per acre, amid accusations of fewer sales at $15 and reduced balances. Attorney General Bonaparte later appoints BLD Townsend of Fargo to investigate the case.
In a Jealousy fueled divorce case, Irish accuses Mamie Irish of flirtation as grounds. he claims she was 37 at marriage and had touring singer background. Irish calls the answer a tissue of falsehoods and cites ongoing jealousy as the trigger. Also note a government printing office layoff with 76 men and 128 women removed from rolls.
The advertises Nobby Coats for Ladies and Misses at 7.50 down from 9.50 to 12.50. Skirts 1.98 from 2.50 to 4.50. Suits 4.98 from 12.50 to 16.50. Umbrella Dept cuts 25 percent tomorrow. 1.00 umbrellas 0.75 2.00 umbrellas 1.50 3.00 umbrellas 2.25.
The Hosiery Dept offers a splendid assortment of plain and lace hose in silk lisle and cotton with attractive prices. The Underwear Dept presents exceptional values in summer underwear and union suits priced from 6c to 1.00 a garment, claims the store, noting rivals cannot match due to selling expenses.
The Nation Dept offers bulk hand bags at about half price with sublots at 39c from 89c, and 50c lots from up to $1.50. Ladies neckwear shows 25 to 50 percent reductions. Ribbons, gloves, corsets, and muslin underwear also feature notable savings for tomorrow.
The Clothing Dept offers men's youths and boys clothing at half regular prices. A dollar buys two dollars worth of goods, with special prices on neckwear shirts and hose for tomorrow. Picnic goods and groceries are also priced to reduce Thursday outings.
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