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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1907
Page
6
The city faces a housing bias against families with children as hundreds leave town. An ordinance would allow arrest and fine landlords who refuse rent to families with children. A copy of the ordinance will be sent to President Roosevelt. The problem mirrors Beattle’s situation.
A fragmented local notice cites license vetoes amid city debates over revocation actions. The report mentions individuals associated with charges and alleged ties to a disputed venture, naming residents and authorities in terse terms.
Fragmentary telegraph text from Michigan May 28 shows calls for FDR's renomination and speculation on cabinet and party roles amid distorted phrases and garbled names. The readable bits reference Roosevelt, renomination talk, and a possible electoral secretary position in a national party apparatus.
Covington Virginia May 2 8 Judge W G Loving who shot and killed Theodore Bates at Oakridge April 22 has appeared in court to plead not guilty by the unwritten law Loving contends Bates drugged and attacked his daughter Elizabeth during a buggy ride but Bates friends dispute his claim The prosecution asserts Loving did not directly accuse Bates of wrongdoing at the time of the murder and seeks the standard murder indictment
Spokane hosts a three day convention with hundreds of delegates. The opening session features city decorations and a lively program. Thursday includes the presidential election with two candidates Mrs. J Wallen and Mrs. J B Blalock, both from Spokane.
The president of the western extension of the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul system H R Withiamen has returned from a trip to meet Br J Ear ing president of the Milwaukee system. Traine will be running late Betts over the Milwaukee this month in Mr Withiams opinion.
The Star appeals Seattle readers to pledge $1 monthly to the Wayside Mission hospital to boost its income by at least 75 dollars per month. Readers are urged to mail pledges, with options to increase the amount, and to keep commitments. If more than 100 pledges arrive it will aid further progress.
New York on May 4 reports no clues to the murderers of Father Kasper whose body was found yesterday in a trunk. Motive is unclear and robbery is suspected since the priest reportedly carried a large sum of money. Authorities discount theories about Persian throne disclosures and await further leads.
The Oregon Railroad and Navigation Co contests ICC authority in opening the Portland gateway to the Missouri River territory. The lumbermen seek an answer challenging jurisdiction as the case climbs to the highest court. OF HEST FOR MAPFTORO. S. C. W. Gilmore, geological preparer, awaits passage to Alaska to seek a mastodon skeleton.
Judge Langan overruled the motion for a new trial in the Preston and Smith murder case. Both were convicted of killing John Silva and sentenced to prison. Preston received twenty five years, Smith ten. Preston was at Silva's restaurant during a boycott, while Smith was an agitator for the Industrial Workers of the West.
Brandy Hook Kentucky May Special Judge Redwine refuses to step in for Judge Marais prompting appointment of another judge. The trial is continued until fall.
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