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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1907
Page
7
United Press reports three inmates Richard Forest James and John Fewards escaped from the Reno penitentiary. Guards say the trio fled using a hastily improvised escape route and weapons were involved as they broke from custody and vanished toward the surrounding terrain.
A bank cashier, Plannigan, 2 years at the First National, shot himself during a personal crisis. Details of motive and outcome were not disclosed.
City council notes presented last night request for construction of walks on Charlies Street East Relay. Seattle Electric Co was granted return of 11,500 dollars at various times in the Ioan matter. Ordinances approving the money were given first. B Hewstie filed a claim.
Residents file petitions demanding grade adjustments along Grand avenue between Holmes and Bryant a to widen 70 feet and other blocks including Greenwood and Fourth avenue N B, plus requests for grade alteration between Grangl and Phinney ave. A street committee reviews the ordinance amendments to the building code and fire district sign and bond requirements amid varied urban improvements.
Louis K. Pratt a known attorney was found guilty of contempt of court by Judge Wickersham. He was fined 1 dollar and sentenced to spend one hour in the federal jail. Pratt is dis barred until February 1. All three cases have been appealed.
The article notes Seattle preparing to recruit Chinese labor for Sound and Alaska canneries next season. Local Chinese firms aim to bid on contracts to supply workers and challenge San Francisco and Portland suppliers who previously provided most labor.
In the Cornucopia mine near Baker City two miners fought beneath the earth. Milliard Donelly d Ren Weat killed Donelly. Weat jailed on murder charges. In Mount Vernon experts found Skagit county books show a $205 deficit from clerical errors. Treasurer Halloran cited the figure.
Birth announcements list several new arrivals with parents and locations. Hatche son. Adame son. Modes daughter. Gible daughter. Ivere son. Wolfe daughter. Shaw son. Carpenter son. Entries dated mid November include Seattle addresses and general hospital births.
Deaths registered today include Jackson M Jackson age 31 died Nov 15 at 1406 Firet Ave and Van Winkle J 66 died Nov 17 at 3408 Woodlawn Park Ave along with Rose 8S 8 3 in Seattle and Willette E 656 died Nov 13 at Snoqualmie hotel plus Anderson M 73 at Seattle General hospital Johnson H A 18 at Minor hospital Taylor R 7 at Ravenna Park Ross C 63 at Stern hotel Olwen J 43 at Be atile General hospital Scholl J H 60 at 1118 12 East Madison Moylan A 22 at Wayside Emergency hospital.
A column of society notes and events includes Mia Hornbrooke pupils recital at Columbia Hall and a Columbia Mall lecture by Mila Hiebota on Prosper Morimee. Engagement announced for Edith Lowta to Eld win Dean White. De Witt Boyce wedding in November with home at The Gotham. Progressives meet at 1420 Secondary with Wilson Fitch on religion in schools. Powell wedding in Halfway MA attracts Seattle friends. Concerts at Queen Anne Methodist Church and Elke club room musical afternoon. Morris Rosen violin recitals planned at Columbus College of Music starting November 22 with Leopold, age 9, to perform.
Committees of local unions within the Switchmen's National organization confer in Chicago on November 19 to discuss a possible strike by about 2,000 switchmen and 2,600 freight handlers. The men demand a six cent hourly raise and a shorter workday.
A description notes a comedy show written to meet the public demand for humor. The program aims to provide lighthearted entertainment and laughs, reflecting a response to audience appetite for amusement.
The Lots Stock Co found broad farce comedies draw crowds and Hello Bil drew hearty crowds last night as the stock company delivered spirited entertainment. Calve, hailed as a vocal diva, is billed for a Grand concert next Monday night, with a Coliseum showcase featuring a dog act and the De Van brothers. The lineup includes four Mexican singers, Lawrence and Harvey with a new act, the Almonds singing and dancing, Wall Street Finance on the Star bill, the Lewis Lake company with three comedians, plus the Nelson Farnum troupe and Mack and Dugar. The Eddy family completes the program with a wire act.
A fragment mentions 12 000 loads at 2 25 and 2 50 delivered. It provides several phone numbers Main 4254 4960 Main 1714 and 5286 and asks if one is busy to call another. The text includes initials G W F and references to delivery inquiries.
Brain sings Yankee Rose while Bunth and Rudd dance come diane at Pantages. The Burtinos’ slack wire, Dellacy Stacey, Davy Everson, and Harry Clinton Sawyer complete the Pantages bill. Lyric features Those Five Girls and includes Mansfield and Manstfield and Beard and Dunn in acts.
The Guard presents The Spider's Web directed by John Cort featuring Seattie in the Vanderbilt up production and the Third Avenue staging East Lynne Paper advertises Guns For Rent Piper and Tat at 1024 26 Second Ave.
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