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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1907
Page
3
Reports say the government seeks dissolution of Standard Oil amid a landmark antitrust case. The fate of about half a billion dollars in property, scattered worldwide, hinges on court action and possible restructuring, with plans under discussion to maintain organization under one management.
A group of men has been held for examination charged with robbery from the Adams Express Company. Police report the investigation centers on a large theft during a shipment, with authorities pursuing further leads and indictments expected soon.
A promotional note touts updated buffet and sideboard options in golden and weathered oak finishes. Teases two carloads of new stock and ongoing specials in the furniture line.
United Press reports in Ban Francisco that Jan J. Yarborough, a street car conductor for New York Transit Co., is held on murder charges after a case involving Washington Fire policies.
Mis s Ate nie Yeamans America's oldest actress will retire from the stage November 19, celebrating her 73rd birthday. Born on the Isle of Man she began on the Sydney stage at age 11 and has toured many countries. She recalls miners throwing gold nuggets in Australia and being stranded in Shanghai. Her husband, a circus clown, rose to director of a southern railroad with Shanghai offices.
New York reports Brandt Walker, son of Bawin Walker, returning to Chicago with a fatted Calf worth 6.5 million. Once an NY figure on Wall Street, he built a fortune through betting and market plays across Saratoga Brooklyn and Chicago, culminating in multi million gains before plans to go home.
A doctor was arrested and booked at the city prison and will be held pending arrival of a Fort Bend Texas officer who will seek to answer a murder charge. The accused says he once served as a deputy under Sheriff Winston of Fort Bend before resigning and claims he was attacked by a gang of colored roughs.
Bad plumbing leads to health concerns prompting a call to G. H. Brown Plumbing Co. for a modern bath lavatory or sink at factory prices. Located at 221 Pine Street.
Edwin Walker, father of J Brandt Walker who has amassed a fortune, says his son’s wealth may not last and jokes about reclaiming money via an allowance. He recalls a prior instance where he had to take money previously.
In a self defense incident, a man fired fatally striking a suspect whose name was not released. Investigators are reviewing evidence and statements as they pursue further details on the confrontation.
A horse in good condition can live about 25 days without food if water is plentiful. The states west of the Mississippi hold more than 29.0 billion dollars in wealth, while the east holds about 90 million. Sir Chenteng Liang-cheng, the Chinese minister at Washington, recently ...
In New York two men named Bartlett, Edward T and Willard, run for associate judges of the court of appeals on Republican and Democratic fusion tickets. They oppose Heart Independence league candidates as the party lines blur for the election. Edward T Bartlett previously backed by Republicans, Willard Bartlett a Democrat with prior service on the supreme bench.
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