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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1907
Page
3
Delegates from Fairbanks Nome and the peninsula clash over endorsing Taft or a Fairbanks candidate as Alaska Republicans plan the party platform. A caucus tonight will decide unresolved delegate instructions while a separate Harrisburg note reports Emalying Steel Works laying off workers due to work scarcity.
Judge George Hunter, a resident of this state and former Lewis and Pike counties judge, died yesterday after a heart attack. He collapsed moments after entering the Kenneth hotel and died en route to the hospital. Hunter, who amassed a fortune from gold diggings, opened a law office in 1886 and served two terms as judge before retiring. He had lived here for the past five years.
Improvised clippings report a jumble of names and places including Bellingham Ta hospital Ta and navy events. Mentions Schwab Rossland Whatcom county and Olive Portier with scattered references to deaths actions and arrivals from Crookston.
The secretary of state office reports filings up to date for articles of incorporation but notes a July period where the force lagged by over 1,000 records, reflecting a backlog in processing.
Emil Herman and Mr. Wells, Socialist activists, refused bail and demanded a trial after being arrested during street speaking. Judge Gordon set bail at 50 dollars each, but both men remained jailed as no hearing date was scheduled. Dr. Herman F. Titus said the group would conduct its own cases and did not speak for them.
A large consignment of German literature arrives at the Seattle Public Library for German language students and German American readers. The collection promises to become one of the finest sets in the northwest, featuring masterpieces of German literature.
Wire service briefs report multiple hospitalizations after a mob mutiny in St Petersburg. Fire collapse injures Buffalo firemen as prisoners are moved to the penitentiary. Bidwell Electric chief Bidwell is jailed for mail fraud. Wardell, convicted in New York for aiding suicide, faces 18 to 19 years. Amundsen visits Roosevelt at the White House to recount polar experiences.
Port Townsend reports the government will construct a military road between Fort Flagler and the county highway to Port Townsend once bids are secured. The project aims to improve military and civilian access in the region.
Sixteen year old Peter Brenman is bound to keep the peace until November 7 under a $200 bond after threatening storekeeper James Gillispie of 10 Tent Ave. Gillispie told Justice Carroll Brenman pleaded for mercy, and the case reflects the era’s use of peace bonds to restrain youth in disputes.
Major General A W Greeley to move from the Department of the Columbia to command the Department of Dakota by order issued today. He will retire next March due to age.
Indianapolis November 2 The United Mine Workers of America faces a lively national convention as John Mitchell declines re election The likely candidates include W B Wilson Hiridgeport C secretary treasurer and vice president Lewis who has opposed Mitchell policy The anthracite group may nominate Thomas D Nicholls of Scranton Pennsylvania to split Mitchells hold on the state vote The contest will shape the future leadership of the union.
Collections show strong gains with twenty thousand dollars from liquor licenses in one week of October. Total receipts for the month reach 196 thousand dollars and 126.87, excluding water, lights, and local improvement taxes. Expenditures to date total 162 thousand 1010.65.
Deeds filed with the secretary of state transfer Minnesota subsidiary lines to the Great Northern Railroad. Transfers include Minnesota & Great Northern for 1 000 000, Willmar & Sioux Falls for 7 927 904 23, Park Rapids & Leech Lake for 512 812 26, Eastern Railway of Minnesota for 16 723 545, Minneapolis Union Railway for 908 607 16. Deeds also transfer the St Paul Minneapolis & Manitoba road.
Bledro Woolley reports a meeting of shingle men in the city to shut most mills for a few months with some closing as early as November and others December 1. About 80 percent joined the agreement. Dunkirk reports a fire destroyed the G B Rickman wine cellar at Brocton, the largest plant in the Chautauqua belt, with losses of 250000 dollars.
New York reports the grand jury has concluded its probe into election fraud and issued 32 indictments. The action marks a significant step in reviewing alleged irregularities ahead of upcoming ballots.
Rollin B. Blackman becomes Pacific postmaster Daniel Mc Cleary is named at Zillah Wash and Geo Wong is appointed at Haines Alaska Rev Alexander Beers president of Seattle Seminary will discuss A Divine Christ and its Significance to the Christian in Carpenter's Hall Fourth Ave near Pine Street tomorrow at 11 am inviting all interested visitors and strangers to attend
The Saturday Star notes that Sunday church notices must be submitted by 6 1 oclock Friday afternoon to appear in the church column. Deadline is strict and late entries will not be accepted.
Congregational churches listed with service times at Plymouth Third and Univer Providence Rev Edward Lincoln D D pastor 11 am 5 pm Sunday school 9 30 am YY P 8 C B 6 54 pm midweek Thursday 7 30 pm laymen movement 5 pm communion. University Brooklyn Ave WN Rev H C Mason 11 am 2 pm junior EB 12 15 pm 7 pm midweek 8 30 pm works of Jesus Edgewater Whitman Ave Oriental Billiard Pool Parlor 1415 Third Ave eight new tables only 6210 pool table in Seattle gentlemen venue Le
The notice lists multiple church services across venues with times for morning and evening worship. It notes Sunday school sessions, midweek meetings, and sermon topics including "Ohrine tranity in Rocial Force" and "The Aplutocracy of Character," among others led by various pastors and choirs.
First-Broadway and FE present services with Rev. A L Chapman at 10 90 a m and 7 30 p m C B at 6 15 p m Sunday school at noon morning topic The Greatest Mission Field in the World evening theme Gods Will Done on Earth as in Heaven Hallard 2024 W 67th Rev A L Crim 11 a m Character Building 7 30 p m third in series on The King of Humanity Bible school 9 45 a m C B 6 30 p m
A calendar of Sunday services across multiple Seattle churches with pastors, Sunday schools, and sermon topics including Invisible Pastor and The Spirit-Driven Man. Notable venues include Tabernacle and Harrison, West Seattle Madrone Hall, Adelphia Mission, Green Lake, and Georgetown German Lutheran, with times from 9:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and special revivals announced.
A brief urban note mentions leaving Pier 2 to view battleships with a reference to St. Mark's-Madison and Broad as the location. The snippet ends with an evening cue.
A listing of church services across Trinity Parish Eighth and James Ballard St Stephen's Episcopal Church and Holbrook area. It notes sermons at 11 am and 7 30 pm with themes Sluggish Christianity The Communion of Saints and The Church in Mero s Keiga and mentions a bishop Rt Rev P T Rowe.
First Church of Christ Scientiat holds services at 11 a m and 7 p m with the sermon Adam and Fallen Man. Sunday school starts 11 a m and a testimonial meeting is planned Wednesday at 7 p m. Reading rooms located at 928 Alaska building.
The Theosophical Society Seattle lodge presents a Second Sunday 4 p.m. lecture on Occult Study by Max Wardall at the School of Illumination Egan Hall Arcade building. Wilson Fritch speaks on Religion Made Plain. First Divine Science church Columbia College Hall Broadway Pine Agnes R. McCarthy pastor.
The navy reports more battleships at the yard than ever before, signaling unprecedented scale in fleet buildup. Officials note the surge reflects strategic emphasis and intensified production across shipyards and docks.
Services at 11 a m Sunday school adm subject Who is My Mother Rev Mary A Stein pastor First nv. Conference 3 p m lecture p m Is Man a Special Creation Bible Spiritual Science Society Meets 419 Terry Ave near James Sunday 8 p m Rev L Nagel Foster pastor subject Voices From the Homeland
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