30 May 1907
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1907
Page
1
President Theodore Roosevelt extols the immaterial heritage of valor and steadfast duty shared by soldiers led by Grant and Lee, praising all Americans for feeling a right to claim that legacy no matter where they dwell.
McDonald of Mu al Benefit Life Association Newark paid $100 for silence after capturing a morning paper Raffles. He described the chase through the Washington block Pioneer Place and Madison Street, evading pursuers and recounting the days events while offering copper coins for information. A Katalla Company shipment of $27,000 for Alaska railway construction also noted.
Doctors Dre. W. A. Silliman and G. A. Ghent operated on Larry Lawrence who broke and dislocated his neck after a high dive at Alki Point’s patiorium. The procedure removed bone fragments and realigned the dislocated vertebrae. Lawrence is conscious and resting, with a fighting chance, but recovery remains uncertain for months due to potential spinal cord compromise.
Private detectors track J Einardo Hoecke a New York jewelry salesman wanted for stealing 250000 in gems and funds from Boal Guesenheim head of the copper syndicate. Suspect may flee to Seattle or China after leaving Vancouver bound for abroad.
The Mayo Coaling and Ballasting company formed with capital from Dr. William Mayo and backed by J. D. Farrell and E. H. Harriman circle aims to challenge James J. Hill in the North Pacific. John D. Farrell will preside, Frank Waterhouse leads as president, W. H. Bogie serves as attorney. initial focus is lighterage for ocean steamers on Puget Sound.
Washington on May 6 reports the gunboat Helena is to be moved from Shanghai to Amoy then Swatow to safeguard American interests amid tensions with China.
Partly cloudy skies and cool winds kept Memorial Day in Chicago peaceful with no heat stokes among veterans as in prior year. Four thousand soldiers' graves were decorated, with participation from many ex Confederates.
May 20 reports record low warmth with snow drifted over the cog road to Pike's Peak Cripple Creek sees several inches of snow as mountains remain veiled and weather unsettled across central Colorado.
F K Witerd the present superint endent of Moline schools won the position of assistant superintendent to succeed F F Hunker who resigned. Willard formerly led Marshalltown schools and is known to Superintendent Frank R Cooper who praises his abilities as an educator. The post was offered when Hunker departed but he could not accept then.
SWATOW May 30 A battle has left more than 100 rebels dead and several rebel leaders captured. The clash marks a decisive turn in the ongoing conflict as authorities report arrests of key insurgent figures.
Albert Reeks suffered a streetcar crash at Ft Lawton on March 19, losing a left leg and severe injuries. His brother Harry voluntarily donated about 144 square inches of skin for grafts to Albert’s right thigh, enabling limb preservation. Both men are reported recovering. Albert and Harry are noted local football players.
Bright Memorial Day festivities ripple through Seattle with a grand parade led by Grand Marshal H. W. King, a large mass meeting at the Grand Opera House, and floral tributes to veterans. About 450 veterans march, with National Guard and police in formation, as stores close and rides fill parks and boats.
The special commission appointed to appraise Lake Washington and Lake Union shore lands has completed its Seattle work and adjourned to reconvene in Olympia. All testimony is in and the board will review it before any decision, with inspections conducted yesterday as part of their review.
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