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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1907
Page
3
A young woman walking near Alameda at Broadway Avenue was attacked from behind by a man who injured her face with a pocket knife and fled into the night. Police recovered the attacker’s cap and continued the hunt for the suspect, believed to be an unknown male assailant.
Overnight heist cracks safes at Morrill and Lindy Lumber & Realty Co. in Walla Walla. About $20 remained in Morrill safe. Lindy Lumber lost $99 in cash and $615 in checks. Checks marked stopped. authorities seek to catch raiders cashing them.
The opening shows fractional losses from yesterday's close as professionals drift and traders push some stocks up briefly. The day ends with widespread weakness, Harriman shedding three points from the start and a late rally from low levels failing to lift the general list.
George Arthur Neep of Seattle and Mae Anetta Mowgin of Ballard appear in a recorded pairing with Jack Gilbert Young and Ora Mae Wilson of Seattle. Charles Israel Whipple and Nellie Beale, both Seattle residents, are listed alongside Ray Bruce Gaines of Glendive Montana and Myrtle Lee Whelan of Seattle in the same notice.
Deaths were registered today for numerous individuals including Johnson N Johnson 27 Providence hospital Kingsbury s 8 Kingsbury 22 Rainier Beach Forman 25 Pacific hospital Thornton 31 Englewood station Woolsey 38 4th av and Marion Clericus 57 1133 16th av N Brinker 57 1st av and James at Leidenger 47 Wayside Emergency hospital Hiroo Infant 4224 Main st.
Birthe were registered today listing Shing-To wife of C W Shing at 117 St av a son born Nov 12. Stensard-To wife of A C Stensard at 1612 Terry av a daughter born Nov 7. Relling-To wife of L T Relling at 1655 Grand av a daughter born Oct 27. Westland To wife of Weat land at 1207 Main st a Britain-to wife of G M Pritata at 1611 12th av a daughter born Oct 29.
In Philadelphia on November 15, F. W. Ackerman stood before Judge Morris for grand larceny alleged to involve stealing 90 dollars worth of clothing from Phoenix Shingle Co. of Ballard. Hartje divorce case petition to reopen filed by Hartje’s attorneys.
Mrs Evelyn Romadke of Milwaukee received one to twenty years in a penitentiary after confessing to burglaries. The notable crime centered on the theft of a diamond ring from Mrs Clarence Beck, a society woman, in Chicago.
On November 15 at Moore Lake Ontario a passenger train collided with a gravel engine. Seven trainmen were killed and ten passengers injured. An unknown woman was burned to a crisp in the fire that followed as three coaches burned and all the mail was destroyed.
Five men robbed the pay master of the Worthen Aldrich Dye company of Delaware near Passaic New Jersey in the afternoon. They seized a satchel containing between 5000 and 7000 dollars. Three robbers were captured, two escaped with the money.
Portland Oregon November 15 Gov Chamberlain says another week of bank holidays will begin next Monday and predicts it will be the last week of the holidays. The American Bureau company holder of a $100000 bond on State Treasurer Steel plans to start proceedings to oust Receiver Hill of the Tide Guarantee and Trust company.
Margaret Pinkerton an 18 year old stenographer was arrested by Detective Clark on Seconday Street for securing clothing from Graham's cloak and malt house by posing as James A Moore's niece. She allegedly purchased nearly $100 of goods from Secondav under false pretenses and refused to discuss the matter beyond denial. SAN FRANCISCO November 15 The California Safe Deposit and Trust company delayed its stockholder statement until tomorrow as it was being printed in the office.
Local advertisement for Spalding athletic goods. Theodore Wilts & Co. offers footballs basketballs association footballs trapese and swinging rings from 1008 First Avenue. Potential customers encouraged to inquire about products and prices.
The steamship Minnesota will arrive at the Great Northern docks from the Orient at 6 o'clock this afternoon, according to Merchants' Exchange report from Port Townsend.
Confidential Pacific States Telephone man T. V. Halsey was excused from trial as Judge Dunne delayed proceedings after Dr. Achumate stated he is suffering from appendicitis. A three month recovery is expected before he can endure the strain of the trial.
Attorney Darrow opens defense in the Adame case asserting an alibi for his client. Witness Alvin Mason testifies Adame was miles away from Marble Creek when Fred Tyler was killed, challenging a claimed confession. The state objects to defense attempts and awaits Detective McParland’s return planned for Monday.
United Press reports Chicago on November 15 that banker Walsh faces a trial motion asking dismissal without evidence. Lawyers argue misjudgment in misapplying 21 million dollars of bank funds, claim loan limits are advisory, and seek to block jury consideration citing banking precedents.
Washington society notes Misa Ruby Rice, renowned beauty and leader, has sailed for Panama to wed Robert Pvt. The announcement highlights her prominence in the capital’s social scene and confirms the forthcoming marriage abroad.
Albert Swanson a 17 year old son of Geo W Swanson was brought to Seattle General hospital seriously wounded this afternoon from an accidental shooting while hunting in the city.
Captain Roger B. Bryan U S Army retired of San Diego sues for custody of his three year old son Roger B S Bryan in chancery court. Grandparents who had the child since the mother’s death allege sensational facts and claim a bill attacking Captain Bryan’s sanity in their cross bill.
In Chicago on November 15 two hundred thousand dollars in scrip enters circulation. A handful of small merchants refuse to accept it while the major stores continue to take the currency, signaling mixed merchant response to the new money form.
The steamship Indravelli, patched with canvas and plugs and pumped to full, was dragged from the rocks near Friday Harbor by the Salvör and towed to Esquimalt late yesterday.
Mrs Jane Prettygirl hugs her husband after he allows a shopping trip. She plans to buy Pinaud Flamenca face powder and Roger & Gallet rice face powder at Bartell’s cut stores located at 606 and 610 Second Avenue.
An ad lists assorted cutlery sets with forged steel blades, ebony and cocobola handles, and varied blade lengths from five to six inches. Prices range around $1.15 to $1.78 with options for six patterns of knives and forks and a November 21 mail order deadline.
Promote tomorrow sale on toothbrushes toothpaste powders talcum sponges and related items at extreme cut rate prices aimed at women shoppers.
Beautiful women use the best talcum powders to preserve complexions. Tomorrow every woman in Seattle should take advantage of the big sale on leading talcum brands at Hartell’s drug stores 606 and 610 Second Ave.
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