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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1907
Page
5
Chicago clergymen moved to rally opposition to Japan over Korean abuses and planned actions against the Congo Free State. They attacked Frederick Starr’s report as false and misleading while urging anti Japanese sentiment amid related protests.
In Oklahoma on November 19, supporters of Gor Uae Haskell push for a possible presidential bid. They insist he would run as a Democratic candidate if he acts soon, aligning with the party platform.
A new dormitory in Vancouver will open December 6 as part of a deal involving Ritaville and local firms. Spokane ministers push a closing Sunday campaign in neutral cities. Authorities report a fatal car collision in Tacoma during rush hour with passengers injured. Pettibone trial advances in Ida district court with expectations of no further delay.
Wire brief reports describe Russians in New York facing atrocious acts. The summaries mention a Supreme Court decision, a legislative measure affecting high schools, business leaders organizing to oppose racial tensions, and a secretary Taft remark about a planned visit. Warner’s case of a sweetheart shooting in New York is noted alongside murder and a desire for first degree verdict.
A Norfolk bureau passed a resolution condemning the influx of Oriental labor and endorsing exclusion. In Portland yesterday William Warner was fatally injured by a rotating saw. Spokane dedicated a new state armory last night.
A panther reachs from a cage during unloading at the Novelty theater in Oakland ripping Ada Moore’s dress from head to foot. The child was frightened into a near faint but escaped serious injuries as the animals were moved inside.
Representative Bartholdt after meeting with President Roosevelt intends to introduce a bill to make the Inland Waterways Commission a permanent body with expert staff and ongoing reports to Congress. A second bill would create a $500.6 million fund for permanent waterway improvements, while smaller projects remain in river and harbor bills.
In Fairbanks on November 19 Martin Moran won the presidency of the United Mine Workers while Frank Cullen was chosen secretary. The Tanana union aims to enforce the eight hour day and has launched a newspaper with Paon as manager.
Oakland officials approve a fifty year franchise granting Western Pacific 1000 feet of western waterfront for use as its terminal. The Gould system may begin construction of its pier immediately as the ordinance passed without a proviso.
Mrs. Eisa beth von Boecklin, a Tacoma pioneer and mother of August von Boecklin, woodenware manufacturer and former councilman, died suddenly on the way home from a hospital bunion treatment.
London reports the official visit of Emperor William and Empress Augusta Victoria has concluded. They departed Windsor with the empress traveling to Holland to meet Queen Wilhelmina while the emperor proceeds to Highcliffe Castle for several weeks of recuperation.
Northwestern Paper Tex company opens a new factory in Beattie at 2935 First Ave. H. M. Simmons named president and manager, bringing an east coast plant and Seattle capital interest. Daniel W. Wood is vice president, George W. Gregory secretary treasurer. Plant capacity 15,000 boxes daily.
Goldfield district samplers lift ore rate for a second time in ten days. Amelters can accept ore and pay, prompting moves to curb shipments by setting a prohibitive price. In Montreal Archbishop Hrushevski bans Catholic Protestant marriages in his district, citing the pope's recent encyclical.
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The three masted topgallant schooner Liblebown, commanded by Capt Johnson, arrived after 32 days from Nelsons Lagoon Alaska under partial sails. A hurricane fractured all masts October 31, leaving only the mizzen mast stump and port rail, crew shoring gear to limp in with 1,600 barrels of salves. The Nome case involves the Nome Midnight Sun Mining Ditch Company versus McKay et al with condemnation rights upheld.
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