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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1907
Page
3
A streetcar ran down a hill and struck a wagon near Pirat av and Kentucky av, killing one man and injuring a dozen others. The wreck crushed two draught horses. the car shattered. Motorman Cottman was arrested on manslaughter charges.
Lawyers dispute whether the federal court has jurisdiction to enjoin a proposed lumber rate increase. Railroads argue lack of diversity prevents suits here while lumbermen claim railroads cannot do business locally and be sued elsewhere. Case discussions show Burlington, Oregon, and Union Pacific lines may not be heard until December.
The Westminster Church on Broadway hosted funeral rites for Henry W. Scott with attendance from city officials, engineers, Northwest Engineers, Pioneers' Association of Washington, and Knights of Pythias. Pallbearers included Mayor William Hickman Moore, City Engineer R. H. Thomson, Councilmen F. P. Mullen and Wiltem Murphy, J. D. Hinckwell, and County Surveyor A. L. Valentine. Many floral tributes were received.
A chaotic incident near the battleship left several sailors disheveled and battered as bystanders faced a gauntlet. One sailor ended up in jail after a clash following heavy drinking. Puget Sound National Bank announces Washington Fire policies.
A drunken mob formed a gauntlet along the sidewalk near the Detroit hotel, slapping and cuffing men as they passed. Patrolman Helme arrested Frank Beulah, who faced a $25 fine plus costs from Judge Gordon, with a further punishment hinted by his commanding officer. Beulah claimed the group was drunk.
Fifty Hindu workers at the mills received their pay on November 4 and departed for Portland San Francisco or British Columbia, ending their stay in Everett.
Tacoma dispatch reports the Ameri can ship Sewall not wrecked nor crew eaten as rumors claimed near Cape Plattery. Captain Balfour of the British ship Combermere says Sewall was sighted four days before entering the strait, leaving mariners puzzled by conflicting reports.
A runaway Star Paint delivery wagon left by Walter Dahlam rolled from the curb and crashed head on into a Capitol Hill car at the corner of Pike and Terry avenues. Passengers were shaken but damages were minor, with only a dented fender and the wagon briefly derailed before being moved off the track.
Governor Cummins may join the Roosevelt administration as attorney general or ambassador to Russia, succeeding Bonaparte or Tower respectively. The Iowa governor plans to press his bid for the U S Senate as the political maneuvering continues.
Vital Boyer, charged with selling liquor on Sunday, was fined 50 in the police court by Judge Gordon this morning. He operates a North Seattle restaurant and is alleged to have sold a bottle of whisky yesterday.
Frank W. Cotterill business agent of the Trades Council married Grace Dunn at Westminster Presbyterian Church by Rev. J. M. Wilson. They left for Washington City where Cotterill goes as a gate from the state of Washington to the American Federation of Labor.
A Florida woman, Lee, asked the aujor court for divorce from William J. Lee, Fremont butcher, charging constant quarrels needed for money for clothes. She says they married in 1894 and that two and a half years of harmony followed before he grew morose and refused conversation, moving away from her.
Police seek J. G. Webster, Cascade Laundry Co. bookkeeper, missing about three weeks. He is alleged to be short around 96,500 in company accounts. Webster and his family live at 2419 Broadway.
Richard Bvana, Wooster University halfback, died in Cleveland from injuries suffered in a football game a month earlier. His spinal cord was severed in the incident.
Frisco reports from Nov 4 quote Mat Brady of the Socratico and Good Government League predicting Taylor 25000 McCarthy 17000 Ryan 11000 Regula 3600. Republican tallies rate Ryan around 25000 plus, McCarthy about 18000, Taylor 16000 with labor shifting to Ryan. McCarthy camp claims 26000 votes roughly half total. limited betting activity observed with a $2000 stake left at 10 to 6 on McCarthy burying.
Damages totaling 161000 were awarded to the Seattle fee company in the condemnation suit of the Oregon and Washington Railroad Company in Judge Hanford's court this morning. Additionally 6000 damages were allowed to Charlies Richardson for a leasehold in the same case.
Dan Cook, brother of Ralph ex chief of the local fire department, was arrested Friday by Patrolman French and charged with interfering with an officer. His case was heard this morning by Judge Gordon in the police court.
The Suilding Laborers Sheet Metal s Workers Steamfitters Plushers Steamfitters Helpers Electrical Workers No 77 Elevator ore Shinglers Presemen Roofers International Marble Workers and RBookbinders hold regular meetings at the Labor Temple tonight across various craft locals in the area.
In Stuttgart on November 4, Christian Baitt a carpenter killed his wife and three children before taking his own life. The tragedy occurred amid reports of a personal crisis and mental strain.
Following a consult between city treasury officials and Bankers' Association representatives the city treasurer will suspend cash payments from the general fund and issue checks instead. Checks will be honored through the clearing house system as with local bank checks.
Judge Morris fixed Daf for George Hie wanger at 4000 today while appealing the case. Biswanger was found guilty of forgery by a jury last week.
The first of the pending socialist cases will be heard in the police court before Judge Gordon tomorrow afternoon. Attorney Brown will appear for the arrested men and City Attorney De Bruler arranged to have the first four cases come up in the afternoon session. The defendants named are James Land Thomas Sladden Emil Herman and H M Welle with arrests by patrol officers and police sergeants.
John J. Hricken stands trial in Judge Morris's court on a robbery charge tied to a hold up with Henry McDonald. The victim, Alfred Atkins, reportedly lost $17 in property and cash. McDonald had pleaded guilty earlier.
A garbled OCR fragment lists multiple individuals with city and state Affiliations including Sedro Woolley Waverly Neb Seattle Webster Groves Mo Bel lingham Beattie Beattie and Beattie. The text lacks a coherent action or notice context.
Paris reports Baroness Alexandriia, widow of P. T. Barnum, will wed Count Jaques de Hirey. She remains a handsome figure drawing an income near 10 000 dollars annually from the Barnum estate. A note contrasts fire losses in the United States with Europe, attributing higher U.S. losses to laxer building laws.
Five men were killed and 20 injured when a northbound passenger train collided head on with a southbound freight train on the Iron Mountain line eight miles from Little Rock Arkansas last night.
The British bark Ventura, sailing from Tacoma to the United Kingdom, was towed into Port Townsend harbor after a heavy storm tore away her sails and boats. The cargo shifted and the vessel drifted near the straits mouth for four days.
United Press reports in Le Virginia that the James Town exposition may be placed in receivership as National Motor Company of New York seeks appointment of a receiver. The matter was referred to a master in chancery.
Pittsburg dated report notes the Moore head Heroes steel mill in Sharpsburg, employing 400 workers, shut down today. The piece also includes an advertisement praising Seattle banks as safe and solid amid financial difficulties.
San Francisco reports the steamship Governor first ship to receive a prize fight by wireless. The Johnson Flynn fight Saturday was awarded to the Governor while en route from Seattle at sea.
News from Suwanee says Mrs. Edmund Kirby Smith died after a week of illness. The widow of Confederate General Edmund Kirby Smith was about 70 years old. In Chattanooga, Edith arrives from Nome carrying 65 horses and 80 tons of graphite aboard the freighter Edith.
Passenger travel through Union station rose 26 858 year over year in October. The total for October was 137 367, making October the best month in the station’s history for tour ist travel and overall passenger activity.
London reports King Edward has bestowed the honor of The Honorable on Miss Nan Herbert, recognizing her as a titled lady. The notice notes her prominence but provides no further details about her activities or background.
A brief health note states that most distressing eczema cases are relieved by Soap Lake Salve, suggesting its effectiveness and popular use for skin relief.
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