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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1907

Page

6

Blind Man Tortured by Maniac in Portland Hotel

The report details a prolonged torture of Hayes by a maniac in the Cremon hotel room in Portland Ore. Hayes endured about ten hours of brutal treatment including beatings and coercive smoking as a supposed eye remedy. Police and investigators will examine Hayes's alleged attacker Hayes through a mutual friend connection.

Star Special Service Portland Ore Manter United States Jor? Hayne Jeri Unton University of California Trowdein Ool Peatdes Johne Hop “ Hayes Hayes Cremon Hotel Poss Fearine Viaves

Suspects Arrested in Freight Stealing Case at The Dalles

The Dalles Ore May 29 Crate and Olbbone arrested men on freight theft suspicions near Pertiacnd. One prisoner claims to be from San Francisco and says he has been free three weeks. The youths are described as about 25 years old. Questioning yielded evasive answers.

Crate Olbbone the &i

Beudder S Missing Cash Found Belonged To Lankin

A sum of eight dollars and seventy five cents was found in Beudder's possession and the money is said to belong to Herman Lankin. The amount was tied to a blue cotton handkerchief. No evidence of a crime is found on either man’s person.

Herman Lankin Beudder America Reiter House of Johnston Monerr Plano

Woman Kills Herself and Three Children In Apparent Accident

A resident of Mey 04 mistaken Saecline for kerosene caused Mie Lee Chapman to fire a head burn, leading to her own death and the deaths of three children in a tragic incident.

Pilganm Mey Saecline Mielee Chapman Tna

Milwaukee Arrives at Mare Island Navy Yard

The United States cruiser Milwaukee arrived at Mare Island Navy Yard from San Diego. She proceeded directly to the yard but has not yet been assigned to any squadron.

San Franciaco Milwaukee San Iiego Mare Sealand Navy Yard

Boats Parade Saturday Lights Up Night Water Pageant

The motor boat parade will proceed Saturday night at 9 with the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific exposition ground-breaking as the main event. J W Pelletier states changing the regatta from Saturday to Friday would not affect the plan.

J. W. Pelletier Motor Club

C M and St Paul Begin Track Laying Across Plains

Milwauker May 20. Track work on the Pacific extension of the C M and St P continues without pause. President Barling and officials report construction starting in June from Terry North Dakota and advancing westward with trains to run between the Missouri River and Butte Montana by January 1.

Naming Away Child Aid Train Reaches New Orleans

A train carrying about 1060 children from New York charitable institutions arrived in New Orleans two weeks ago and more are to come. Fifty eight babies and children under seven years of age are distributed in New Orleans and Louisiana today.

New York New Orleans Louisiana

Voliva Loses Zion City Control Over Property

In Zion City Illinois the overseer Voliva loses control as Receiver John Hately orders vacating leases by May 31 with all property relinquished by June 1. Hately informs Voliva’s successor of the required surrender of the premises and authority.

Chicago Voliva Zion City Ie John Hately Dowle Zion City

Cleveland Doctors Split Over Transfer of Mental Impression

Cleveland physicians dispute the idea of mental impressions transferring via shell prints. A dispatch from Connecticut reports Vera Benjamin found printing on the toe side of a hard boiled shell, prompting the debate among local doctors.

Cleveland Conaecut Vera Benjamin

President Eases Rule on Reenlisting for Desertion

President Roosevelt overruled the longstanding ban on reenlistment after dishonorable discharge by allowing John Lennon Lan nin, nephew of John Ballicon, to rejoin the Marine Corps following a court martial sentence and impresumption. The action marks a departure from the unbroken military rule that barred such reentries across the Army and Marines.

Washington, DC United States Roosevelt John L. Lannin John L. Ballicon Marine Corps Lennon Army News and Marine Prpe

Seattle High Cadets Head to Annual Encampment

The Seattle high school cadet company leaves today for its encampment at American Lake and will return Monday. The event includes a competitive drill between Vashon College and Tacoma and Seattle high school units with the cup to the winner, good for three straight years. A Browneville sheeted affray probes adjourned by the senate committee on military affairs until June 4.

Seattle High School American Lake Vashon College Tacoma Seattle Washington Senate Committee On

Red Hot Socialist Arrested In Spokane Impersonation

A man wearing false whiskers and a disguise with revolvers and dirks claimed to be C. H. Duncan from Spokane and was arrested on suspicion. He declared himself an out and out socialist and said he would push for change in the city. He faces a hearing today.

Hoire C. H. Duncan Spokane Wash

Rules for Messenger Boys Permits Issued by Judge Frater

Judge Frater issues permit forms for boys aged 14 to 19 who wish to serve as messenger boys. The rules prohibit tobacco or intoxicants, restrict assignments in certain districts, and bar errands to saloons gambling houses dance halls or disreputable venues.

Investigation opened after Jamestown park bars Jackies

Secretary Metcalf has started an inquiry into a Pine Beach Amusement Park decision at Jamestown to admit no Jackies. The incident, tied to a uniform and charges, has sparked trouble and is now under review.

Washington Metcalf Pine Beach Jamestown

Memorial Day Parade Planned With Veterans Reunion

Plans finalize for a Memorial Day observance featuring old soldiers from the Civil War Spanish American and Indian campaigns. Veterans report to Pythian Hall at 10 o'clock and parade routes include thrat avenue Pike Street Second Avenue and Yesler Way. Webster Davie to deliver the oration and Women’s Relief Corps to decorate graves Thursday.

Yesler Way Opera House Webster Davie G. A. HK Women's Relief Corps Elliott Hay Judge B. 8. Carlisle

Everett City Leases Wharf Site Plan Backed by Directors

The proposed lease of the city wharf site to a private company, amended by a chamber committee, was endorsed by directors and to be debated at a citizens' meeting. The plan lets lessees hold five years with possible vacate on six months' notice, with compensation for improvements. Critics fault local concreting. MC A athletes vow to contest Seattle for the championship as Everett teams finish field meet prep.

Everett City Wharf Chamber of Commerce Jones Seattle

New Incorporations Filed in Olympia Details

May 29 report lists filings with the secretary of state including a resolution for the Stanford Timber Company of Ev- detailing incorporation actions and corporate formalities.

Olympia Secretary of State I Resolution of Corporation Stanford Timber Company

Smart 23 Year Old Runs Big City Post Office

Miss Edith Hemphill, 23, assistant postmistress in Allegheny supervises 276000 residents, 26 sub stations, 172 men, and clerks and carriers. She audits, pays staff twice monthly, and draws 5000 to 6600 dollars from the bank, having risen from a bookkeeper at a firm with a history of male-only hiring.

Big City Seattle Star Allegheny Beith Hemphill Miss Hemphill Misa Hemphill Buennese Mian Hemphill

Capital stock increases for regional companies listed

The document records increases in capital stock for several firms including Western Timber in Vancouver to 1 250 000 dollars, Tacoma Timber 16 000 dollars, First Norwegian Evangelical Lutheran Church of South Tacoma, Keystone Auto and Machine Company 12 000 dollars, Ash Mæaslocher Company of Heat tie 260 000 dollars, Marlborough Hotel Company of Beattie 625 000 dollars, President Lighterage Company of Beattie 16 000 dollars, and Viver Transportation Company of Beattie 4 000 dollars, with the names of investors in each case.

Erett Western Timber Company Vancouver Tacoma Timber Company CC. J. Jorgensen BK. Jorgensen Samuel Archer

Western Pole and Lumber Agent arraigned in Ohio fraud case

COLUMBUS Ohio May 4 William B Moore agent of the Western Pole and Lumber company of Denver was arraigned in the criminal court on a charge of fleecing the city out of 50000 in a fictitious purchase of poles. Moore pleaded not guilty to seven indictments. William Wilces the city official alleged to have conspired with him also pleaded not guilty.

Columbub Ohio William B. Moore Western Pole and Lumber Company Denver Moore William Wilces

Still Want Matrons Appeal Questioned by Humane Society

The Seattle Humane Society may appeal a superior court ruling that refused to force Sheriff Smith to appoint three matrons. At a Society meeting the attorney was authorized to study whether the decision is appealable.

Seattle Humane Society Smith

Councilman Gill to seek police control over hospitals

The councilman will introduce an ordinance to extend police authority over local hospitals. The chief supports the measure and will present facts to the mayor as the bill goes to approval. The aim is to regulate hospital matters and keep the police department informed for later investigation.

Gill Moore

Tramp Sets Water Distance Record on Chicago Ride

A tramp on a Chicago train swam 27 miles in 36 minutes and rode the tender water to begin a long effort to keep his head above water. At the first stop, witnesses said the water was four feet deep and he fought to avoid drowning as rescuers arrived.

Chicago Chicago & al Remcuera

Pioneer widow Adiaa Clark dies at 90 in Bellingham

Adiaa Clark a longtime West Coast pioneer and property owner in every city died in Bellingham yesterday at age 90. She was described as frugal and lived in a modest tomb-like shack built on her land. She leaves a sparse legacy across multiple communities.

Bellingham May Mise Adiaa Clark Pal Eifle Coast Mie

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