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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1907
Page
12
Fragments from a damaged OCR text hint at a local mystery involving a man named Keys and a boy, with uncertain dialogue and unidentified dates. Readable bits suggest a curiosity story about a possible meeting or clue in a neighborhood.
A University of Washington graduate missing since Saturday is feared lost in the Lietron forest near Fairfax. Deputies and bloodhounds from Mack Diamond search the woods as authorities report a creek camp site but no trace yet.
New York records show a single day influx of 21 000 immigrants with estimates hinting at a record year. crowd outside Ellis Island awaiting arrivals from steamer service. Officials warn of stricter entry rules and a $4 head tax starting July 1.
Police tighten grip as city officials vow a big sensation amid the arrest of a socialist leader. The mayor and police chief search the city for his movements while he is locked up and unseen, with a defense denouncing the case.
Jury selection progressed as four talesmen were examined, three for cause and one peremptorily challenged. The panel paused after delays, while Halsey faced indictments charging bribery of supervisors in the Pacific Telephone matter. A new date was set for two weeks later as efforts continued to advance the trial.
After a two day hearing the court ruled that the employer employee relation had ceased. Molders who left their positions had no right to interfere with current workers or induce breach of contract by persuasion or force. The case involved Breeo Now and Wash Works and the Machinists officers.
Reripps Telegraph Service reports from Canton on May 19 that thousands support the empress’ overthrow and preparations for conflict threaten the Manchet dynasty. The uprising reflects broad discontent with current rule and strong arms among supporters.
An OCR fragment notes a coffee deal at ten cents per pound and mentions a roaster and a reference to Bobiliing's Best, with unclear surrounding context about location or dates. The readable terms suggest a merchant advert or price listing from a past era.
The Sunset Limited derailed 76 miles north of Salinas after an open switch. Engineer Bigley and an unknown man were killed. Fireman Richards and several passengers were injured. This is the second Sunset disaster and the third wreck in two weeks.
Daniel M. Porter of Everett and Helen A. Feldman planned to wed after obtaining a license in Seattle. Porter kept the license after Feldman withdrew, leaving the fee with the county since no refund was possible. The couple’s plans were halted by Feldman’s change of mind.
The United National Post Office Clerks Washington State association prepares for its annual convention at the Bike club room Alaska building with 100 delegates arriving from across the state. A key vote will select a delegate to the national meeting in Peoria Illinois next September, aiming to persuade the 1909 convention to meet in Beattie. An elaborate banquet at Bean's hall features Hon. Webster Davis, assistant secretary of the Interior under President McKinley, as the principal speaker.
C Miller, a longshoreman, was severely injured while working aboard the Olympia this morning. He slipped and fell, sustaining a skull base fracture and was taken to Wayelie Emergency Hospital where doctors fear for his recovery.
William Gray an city employee was shocked by 1266 volts while repairing a line on Tacoma Avenue. His right arm was severely burned with flesh burned to the bone and the index finger charred. He was rushed to Fannie Paddock Hospital where doctors fight to save his life.
Adolph Edaren organist and church charterer composed and printed a song the same day for Rev. Martin Larson’s farewell at the union depot. A chorus of 126 voices sang the piece as Dr. Larson and his wife boarded for a four month Europe trip, with over 500 attendees offering Godspeed.
An attorney for the anti annexation faction questions the Saturday election in Yours town. He investigates rumors that eight Spring HIM precinct residents voted again at the consolidation site, though the board reported all ballots in the district supported annexation.
A. A. Williams of Portland has been named as Oregon’s representative speaker for the groundbreaking ceremonies of the Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition. Governor George B. Chandler appointed him to represent the state, with full program details to be announced Friday. The public is urged to attend.
Short OCR read lists Baseball shoes at Hall's located at 1111 Firet Ave. The fragment mentions Our Hat of KB and nearby avenues but details are unclear.
The body of Mervin White of Novelty was found wedged between two legs by workmen in the Snoqualmie River near Novelty. He was twenty and had been missing for about three weeks since an accidental drowning. White lived with his parents in Snoqualmie.
General Kuroke and his party under General O E B Wood of the U S Army depart for Milwaukee today.
The chamber of commerce transportation committee warned that push for lower railroad rates could hinder state growth by reducing profits needed for new lines and improvements. It also announced a list of trustees nominees for election on Monday June 3 between 9 am and 3 pm, naming many candidates.
The county jail suspends most operations as fumigation begins to curb a smallpox outbreak. Taxes are due by June 4, county offices close except for essential clerks, and courts halt except for ex parte matters. Prisoners are stripped of clothing and shorn of their old outfits, then bathed and reissued garments at county expense.
A formaldehyde fumigation machine bursts during a cleaning at the board of health headquarters. Two inspectors escape unharmed though some fumigant splashed onto them.
The court granted Alva Holt a judgment of $400 plus costs today at the Metropolitan hospital. The suit followed malpractice accusations against Dr Kabelia Grant, head of the institution, who disappeared at the onset of the trouble and has not been heard from since.
The Meyer family from Lawrence headlines with a 375 pound son and a 440 pound father, plus 300 and 190 pound siblings. five members together tip the beam at 1,485 pounds. Presidential inaugurations mark recent South American events as Brasil and two nations, Bolivia and Paraguay, elect new leaders. A Hallville exchange notes a tragic accident where a man died after the train carriage crushed him while accompanied by his lawyer uncle.
The passage notes Stephen Vail, son of Alfred Vail, who aided Morse and Invention of the telegraph and built the first steam engine for ocean travel. It also mentions a spurious sports bill fines and two rescues at sea, with various cultural vignettes and humorous lines about golf and fashion.
A meeting of drug clerks is set tonight at Labor Temple to perfect a city wide organization. The group plans to begin with five members, including nearly all local drug clerks. O Young of the American Federation of Labor will lead the launch of the new body.
The U S land office announces an act of congress requires all monies paid into the receiver to be turned over to the treasury department immediately. Fees are earned when entry proof is made and if a claim is rejected the applicant must apply to the treasury. the $10 receiver fee is not refunded. Receiver Frank Twitenell calls the ruling beneficial for all parties.
Carpenters at city hall reinforce the north wall of the old building with heavy timbers before removing more dirt from Jefferson street. If the dirt is fully cleared the structure may collapse, threatening the relic.
Sanitary plumbing experts offer modern fixture installation and guaranteed work. Reasonable prices and prompt service advertised by G H Brown Pilog Co located at 221 Pine Street with both phones listed.
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