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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Nov 09, 1907

Page

7

Duplicate-Dead Men From Same City Share Grim Fate

Two 45 year old men with similar looks were killed within 12 hours in California. Officials identified one as Peter Me of the city and the other as James Harvey, a former railroad worker. Both deaths occurred after separate accidents. doctors noted their likeness and a morgue mix up raised eerie questions.

United Press Peter Me Thie City Santa Rosa James Harvey Tonopah & Tide Water Dr. Tanner

Caruso Denied Bath On Oceanic Trip Delays

New York dispatch reports that tenor Caruso refused to delay the first opera house performance after conflicts over a bath aboard the Oceanic. Manager Conreid urged punctuality, noting Caruso’s recent travel delays and $30,000 earnings from 15 performances in 90 days.

United Press New York Heinrich Barrio Caruso Met Kaiser Wil Confeld Caruso Signor Caruso Conreid Opera House Carwao

Joint agencies to be abolished and new traveling bureaus planned

Reports from a national meeting across Chicago Denver Kansas City St Pauls Des Moines Yenworth Atchison Pueblo indicate joint agencies will end. Denver will keep a validation bureau for tickets. Three special traveling offices to be maintained. Consolidation of associations expected nationwide with bureaus established except in North and South Dakota where 4 cent fares persist. Clergy permits withdrawn in all 2 cent fare areas.

United Press General Chicago den. Louis Kansas City St Polls Des Moines Yenworth Atchison Feelings Pueblo North South Dakota

Coeds Defy Faculty to Back University Football

University of the U coeds prepare to support the football team despite faculty disapproval. The Women's League vows to stand with the players, attending practice and cheering loudly, hoping to inspire a victory and show solid backing.

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Mompers Prepares for Possible Attack on Manufacturers Group

Reports indicate Mompers threats of a misional attack on the Manufacturers' Federation surfaced in Norfolk. Officials cite draft charges and ongoing preparations by American Industrial Manufacturers' public federation agents to gather data on methods.

United Press Associa Shanal Federation Norfolk Publica Federation Iung

Prominent Owner Faces Move After City Land Readies Corner Change

A prominent builder on Northwest Third and Pike sought to adjust his corner lot as the city plans widenings. A judgment was issued against him for land taken to widen the street while a separate case sees a B Property owner owed cash from a long-standing claim. Benjamin Andrews of Nebraska and Will Be announced in Beart shortly as graduates in Seattle prepare for the event on November 17. A gas fire partially destroyed evidence at 114 24th Avenue. The total claim amounts to about $1,000 with $1,506 covered by insurance.

Bret Northwest Third Pike Benjamin Andrews Nebraska Beart Seattle Landis Bank W. Bilis Ore

Labor Council to push government savings banks

At a Bellingham Labor Council meeting on November 9 a committee was appointed to draw up resolutions urging the establishment of government savings banks.

Hawaiian Girls Will Go North in Sudden Plan

Mia changes plans as Edyth Weatherred the conductor and chaperone leads the Hawaiian party toward the Arctic region, nearly reaching Juneau after failing to arrive in Humboldt tonight. Nine young ladies are elated while Mrs Weatherred aims to meet her brother Leroy Toler at the Republican convention on November 14.

Mia Edyth Torrier Weatherred South Seas Arctic Ocean Humboldt Juneau Mrs. Weatherred Leroy Toler

Vanderbilt Operates Luxurious Public Coach Line

New York reports Ardsley offers a public stage coach venture run by Alfred G. Vanderbilt. The 26 mile trip uses a single coach pulled by 20 horses, departing Holland House at 10:30 with a 5:90 p m return. Fare is five dollars, yearly profits come from receipts and sport of managing a precise timetable.

Seattle Star New York Ardsley America Alfred G. Vanderbilt Vanderbilt Gotton Holland House Ardaley Hudson

Express Companies Under Thorough ICC Probe

The Interstate Commerce Commission will hold a November 18 hearing in Chicago to probe the alleged purchase and sale of commodities by express companies. The inquiry, among the commission's most important, follows a 1907 Senate resolution directing examination of express firms and agents handling fruits vegetables oysters and oil on consignment amid western complaints of unfair competition.

United Press Washington Chicago Interstate Commerce Commission Senate Express Companion Western Commission

Will Case Continued as Judge Hears Dr Crookall Testimony

The Melody Choir case advanced with Judge Rison Wilt presiding. Dr A C Crookall medical expert testified the choir was jingane, but his deposition remained unfinished when the court adjourned Monday afternoon.

Rison Wilt A. C. Crookall

Students Use Library for Coliseum Essay Contest

Young writers under 15 flood the public library to research the origin and history of the word Coliseum for a three prize contest based on material started by Sullivan and Donaldine of the Coliseum theater. Essays are due December 10.

Coliseum Messrs. Sullivan Donaldine Coliseum Theater

County officials push review of wetlands tax methods

Pacific county assessor Parish was asked by KE A Beaberg J A Morehead KR Goulter and Ray Wheaton to examine how wetlands are assessed. They plan to reduce the tax base across Pacific county which spans about 460000 acres.

KE. A. Beaberg J. A. Morehead J. KR. Goulter Ray Wheaton Pacific County Paciflc

Robber Band Leader Seized After County Pursuit

Deputy Kell of Menominee county Michigan escorted Edward Martell who was arrested by King county authorities last week. Martell allegedly led a desperate band causing trouble in Menominee county for 12 years.

Kell Menominee County Michigan Edward Martell King County Menominee Martell

Identified Dead Man Found in Adela Hold

Henry Chester, a deckhand aboard the steamer Vashon, has been identified as the man found dead in the hold of the Chilean bark Adela now drydocked at Quartermaster Harbor. Deputy Coroner Moltinger suspects accidental fall through a hatch caused death after Chester and three companions boarded the ship for Staten Island.

Quartermaster Harbor Henry Chester Steader Vashon Moltinger Tacoma Chester Staten

Saloon License Debate Grows in Youngstown

Petitions circulate for and against saloon licenses before the city council license committees. Councilman Schmita of the Fourteenth ward says the local option plan will decide the outcome. One application stands before the committee for a saloon at that location.

Youngstown Schmita Fourteenth Ward

Northwest lumbermen forward complaint to Interstate Commerce Commission

The Northwest lumbermen’s complaint against railroad rate hikes will be forwarded to the Interstate Commerce Commission in Washington this evening. The filing mirrors the Pacific Coast Lumber Manufacturers' association and Shingle Millers’ bureau case, arguing the former rate was profitable and the new rate unnecessary.

Interstate Commerce Commission Northwest Washington Com Pacific Coast Lumber Manufacturers’ Association

Organ Recital at St Mark's Parish Church

An organ recital will be held at St Mark's parish church tomorrow afternoon at 4 o'clock performed by Edwin Fairbourn with assistance from Madame Florence Halliday contralto and Carl Sobeski baritone.

St. Mark's Edwin Fairbourn Florence Halliday Carl Sobeski

Townsfolk recall surveyors after railroad sale

In Port Townsend on November 9 authorities note that surveying parties tied to the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul are being recalled from the west side following the sale of part of their interests in the county to the Western Pacific company.

Port Townsend Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Western Pacific Company

Governor Gillett Mocked by Seattle Mayor Stunt

Sacramento dispatch reports a clash between Gov. Gillett and State Superintendent Hyatt over 422 teachers diplomas. Diplomas bore a rubber stamp signature. officials debated tracing signatures in ink while the governor allegedly avoided signing.

United Sacramento Cal State Superintendent of Public Instruction Gov. Gillett Hyatt Gov. Gillette Gove

Schooner Glenn Driven Ashore at Unimak Island Tragedy

The San Francisco bound schooner Glenn was driven ashore at Unimak Island Alaska in September. Burton Kelley a 19 year old passenger lashed to the rigging was beaten to death by the furious waves as the crew struggled to reach shore. The crew survived and reached Seward and Seattle after the wreck.

Glenn San Francisco Unimak Island Alaska Burton Kelley Frisco Juckman Kelley Seward Seattle Ikatak Unalaska

Miller faces bigamy charge in Yakima court

William B. Miller former Wall Street dock manager now in jail faces a bigamy charge. He allegedly married Miss Marie Gadsick in North Yakima without divorcing his first wife Anna Miller of Lincoln Nebraska. Prosecution will be handled by Yakima county and brought in local courts.

William B. Miller Wall St. Dock Lafl Marie Gadsick Thie City Anna Miller Lincoln Neb Yakima County North Yakima

Sending Money to Seattle

Vancouver reports a rush of funds to Seattle with one hundred thousand dollars shipped this week as All American money moves southward amid cash flow concerns.

Seattle Vancouver B. C

Calendar Delay in Federal Court Due to Judge Absence

With Judge Hanford absent no calendar is set for next Monday. The next formal calendar is postponed and will proceed on November 18.

Hanford Federal Court

California Lawyer Wyman Pleads Guilty to Embezzlement

Wyman, former manager of California Law Works, pleaded guilty to embezzling 250 dollars from his former employers. Judge Morris sentenced him to 60 days in county jail. the company later sought charges for the larger 23,500 dollar loss, but repayment led to the reduced charge. He has been confined since last August.

The California Law Works W. BH. Wyman Concern Morris Wyman

Rates for hauling trunks double in city

On November 15 rates for hauling trunks and baggage in this city will be doubled by express companies. The charge between depots, wharves and hotels rises to 50 cents per trunk from 25 cents. The city cites higher stable hand salaries and higher horse feed costs as reasons.

Chicago marriages ruled illegal over Indiana license use

Attorney Lowden O Bomberger said about 5000 Chicago couples married in Hammond Indiana in the last five years lack legal validity due to no jurisdiction by the Lake County superior court that issued the licenses.

Chicago Lowden O. Bomberger Hammond Ind Lake County

Rev Marg h to Preach at Carpenters Hall Tomorrow

Rev Thomas H Marsh formerly of Chicago now presiding elder of the Puget Sound district will preach in Carpenters Hall tomorrow at 11 a m. He is described as a strong preacher with a versatile and engaging style inviting gospel lovers to hear him.

Thomas H. Marsh Washington Carpenters’ Hall Marah

Michigan Club to Stage Second Octave at Carpenters Hall

The Michigan club will present a second of a series of musical and literary entertainments at Carpenters hall 1620 Fourth Ave on November 14, to be followed by a dance on November 21.

Michigan Club Carpenters’ Hall

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