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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1907
Page
8
Lord Rothschild blames President Roosevelt for unstable markets linking it to the British socialist influence and French tax officials. He argues markets are not worse, but Roosevelt's railroad moves and France’s income tax aggravate the global situation.
In Burg Pa May 8 Dan better known as Bricks the lone student in Andrew Carnegie's technical school in Pittsburg begins daily at 9 am. He works under a professor in the construction hall guiding a wall of bricks while a running lecture explains the craft.
The trial of John W. Loving, alleged slayer, began May 28 in Northern Virginia. The defense claims jurors were misled and that the accused was wrongly charged, highlighting issues of justice and procedure.
Proprietors of a basement restaurant file suit against the city seeking 150.00 damages after a water pipe burst on January 19 19XX causing property damage. The case cites the water break as the incident and names the proprietors SirT Jones and Mriggs.
A morning strike of 19 kiln foremen at Van Asselt’s Denny Lay Brick Works began after a wage demand from 21/2 to 25 cents an hour was refused. The number of strikers grew quickly and there is risk the entire kiln workforce will quit, threatening the harvest brick firm’s operations in the state.
Public Works board awarded fire engine bids with Youngs and Case voting to divide shares among engine trust firms. Chairman Thomson urged awarding all equipment to LaFrance to disrupt the trust. No. 2 engine 6050, No. 3 5825, No. 4 4575 plus boilers. Gorham Rubber and hose prices noted. trucks split between Robinson and Seagrave.
Police believe Father Kaeper Varionian was killed by a woman after his body was found in a trunk at a New York lodging. He was seen with a woman and a man matching a suspect description near the Weehawken ferry. Five hours later the trunk discovery led to ongoing search for John Morragian Paul Sarkisian and Sarkis Ermoyan.
Experts finished the meter account today and began the franchise inspection fund. Four thousand dollars in the water meter account was found in the secretary’s hands and will be turned over to the treasurer. The books were found correct.
The government inspection led by Capt. Richardson Glover and his Washington party began at 10 this morning. The Lyra steamed to Tacoma for coal while the freighter Montara prepared to sail to Frisco. The City of Seattle departed for southeast Alaska at 6 p.m.
The United Ancient Order of Druids of Washington state met at the Labor temple for the second annual grand grove session. The two day program includes a business session an election of officers and selecting the meeting place for next year with Col KB P Edeen presiding as noble grand arch.
In Lexington Kentucky a statue will be erected at the grave of Col James F Pepper for his widow Ella Offutt Pepper. The article notes she was renowned as a beauty who traveled abroad before marriage and was admired by judges as Europe’s fairest visitor from America.
Moroccan report says imperial forces were finally defeated by the rebel in Morocco. Details are sparse but the Sultan's army is said to have broken and retreated after heavy losses.
A Monterey Bay report reveals a Chinese squid fishing ring where hundreds, including women and children, earned high wages by shipping salted squid past duties to the Orient. The scheme involved barrel shipments, night fishing on the beach, and a sting that exposed the operation to Chinese authorities. The town faced a revolt over the stink and illegal activity, ending with a government recall and closure of the village.
Pay your taxes or at least one half by June 1. If half the 1906 tax is paid by June 1 the balance may be held by November 8. If not the entire amount becomes delinquent November 26 with 18 percent interest per year from May 1.
Washington May 25. A youth living near the waterfront causes disturbances at the Washington navy yard claiming no law protects official wireless stations. The incident highlights gaps in wireless regulations affecting military facilities.
Motivational note urges saving money now for future needs. Advises self-kindness and prudent finance with emphasis on the payoff of thrift.
A man claiming to be at Tantaval stations aboard warships with wireless gear appeared during official exchanges. Police arrived but had no power to interfere as he demonstrated his self constituted station.
James C. Murray of MacDougall and Southwick Co. parked his Franklin automobile outside Christensen's Broad way hall during a dance. Two hours later the car vanished. Murray led a youth posse through Seattle but no clues emerged until he found the vehicle at Firefay and Pine after a tip from a talkative old vagrant.
The grave of Kip, the fire dog of an engine company on Clymer Street near Hedford Avenue in Brooklyn, will be adorned with flowers on Decoration Day. Though not Civil War veteran, Kip was a veteran of many fires and had a record of saving two lives.
The city council last night appropriated 100000 to cover the semi annual interest on the general bonded debt. The interest on the water bonds was paid a few weeks ago.
London marks the tercentenary of Jamestown with a bust of Capt John Smith modeled by Maj Gen Baden Powell and presented to Louth grammar school where Smith studied. Police seek Jessie Mulholland a waitress linked to a city rumor and a dying mother. Berlin installs paper brick paving and paper products including hats and sponges.
Baron Kuromi visited stock yards with the mayor and city officials and dined with Consul Shimizu. The party plans Milwaukee stops, then a city tour of parks universities and clubs before leaving for Battle on Saturday.
Raymond Masking aged 94 died last night at his residence of his father J in Auburn from a brain hemorrhage. He was a member of Valley Lodge J O F. The funeral will be held in Auburn tomorrow afternoon at 644 Fete Jows ball.
A laborer sustained severe injuries in a fall down elevator shafts at Brown's clothing store on Yeeler Way this morning. He was removed to Wayelde hospital with torn ligaments and other injuries.
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