20 Nov 1907
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1907
Page
1
About 40 local restaurant keepers attended a meeting deciding to replace Japanese staff with white workers. They noted the city has many job seekers and that white men must work beside Orientals until all Japanese are replaced. The plan aims to hire white cooks and waiters across cafes and restaurants.
A worker named Fredericle, employed by the Ger sanate, narrowly avoided being struck by a streetcar at a Lake Union crossing. He suffered a severe scalp wound and bruises but survived after a dash to safety. W T Miles treated his injuries at the scene.
A Seattle case details D Page a local attorney accused of extorting money from client Labeau and arranging dismissals. Labeau claims Page demanded payments including 100 for release of a trunk and 50 each to officers. Page allegedly lured witnesses and followed through with a dismissal order in judge Frater’s court without the prisoner’s knowledge.
Seattle banks discuss issuing 100000 in bank notes to bolster currency while Panama bonds serve as collateral for enhanced circulation. National banks and others plan bids as circular notes have been rare in Seattle historically due to large denominations and transfer between banks rather than general use.
The text outlines claims from American sealers protesting government actions to protect seals from 1886 to 1896. It cites compensation for seized vessels, damages paid to British sealers, and Japanese sealing near rookeries, with a last year catch of 4,666 skins.
A small fire at 1118 First Ave in the rear prompted a 16 minute alarm and emergency response. Firemen traced the smoke to a fireplace. damage is reported at 25 dollars.
Seattle led clearings at 1 914 379 87 with balances to ROTLNOO 61. Tacoma reported 669 014 in clearings with balances 63 8461. Portland showed 719 494 in clearings and balances 108 876.
Plans for the Rainier Grand annex were filed yesterday at the building inspection office. The project involves a new piano installation and multiple high structure elements at the Weatherwav site.
The Norwegian steamship Admiral Dorre son arrived from Seattle after a terrible tidal wave, likely from a submarine earthquake, on November 3, about 2,500 miles northwest of Honolulu. The ship lost its manta, stacks, rails, stanchions and upper works, with miraculous escape noted.
Pittsburgh reports an unpublished autograph photograph of Evelyn Nesbit Thaw taken in Paris during her confession to Harry Thaw. Ida Vera Simonton, an African explorer, brought the copy to America and plans to testify against Thaw, with Simonton once a friend of Evelyn in Paris.
Mayor Moore plans a campaign kickoff at the Labor Temple tomorrow night under city party and Municipal Ownership league auspices. He is expected to announce his stance on public support and potentially seek re election on the Independent party platform with Judge W E B Wood presiding.
President Roosevelt directs First Assistant Postmaster Hitchcock to bar federal officeholders in southern states from supporting a third term bid at the Republican National Convention. The move follows a Georgia Postmasters' convention in Macon where third term talk was anticipated. The president seeks to prevent any official appointed by the federal government from aiding a third term campaign.
Dr J Allen Smith of the political science department argued unions are a key weapon for workers against aristocratic capitalist power. He warned socialism would abolish private wealth, while unions push for fair wealth distribution and spur producers to seek better production methods.
The Humane Society plans to back district officials including Superintendent Cooper in opposing dog poisoning as Be schools contend with disapproval. An appropriation of $10 was approved to aid relief for starving workers on the mainland.
A joint lumbermen meeting produced names of attorneys and witnesses for the Interstate Commerce Commission rate hearing in Washington DC on December 11. C F White Charlies and A F F Specht Victor H and Austin H Griffiths all city G Griggs George J H Bloedel J A Iret George Cooper and W from outside points. The Meta Exchange reports the Huntinh area Harketon arrived Hong Kong badly damaged after heavy storms.
Delegate Cale of Alaska reports he interviewed President Roosevelt about Alaska recommendations for the annual message. The president would likely propose territorial government for the northland.
An Italian worker named Dominick nick caught his foot on the grinder of a cement mixing machine belonging to H. F. Johns & Co. on Jefferson Street near the city hall today. He was badly injured and removed to a hospital.
Chas Ey expected back from New York to take general manager role as Alaska Steamship Co reorganizes. Four steamers will move to Western Steamship Co under Guggenheim interests. Peabody keeps stakes in related lines while giving operational control to Frank J. and Joshua Green amid rumors.
Chicago reports indicate Oklahoma Governor Haskell, a Democrat, may be acceptable to prohibitionists. While he supports prohibition publicly, his Democratic affiliation could hurt his chances with the national committee. Cities like Los Angeles Kansas City and Omaha seek to host the convention.
Chicago reports reveal banker Walsh withdrew about 9.3 million dollars from depositors across three banks. Examiners cite questionable transactions including 644000 security notes and bonds from Michigan railway and Mount Olive and Staunton Coal company sold at par.
The weather bureau reports a south West storm approaching, expected to affect the ocean near the cape and straits and reach Puget Sound this afternoon.
Angered by gossip that she associated with other men, Mrs Lottie Hitchcock fatally shot her husband Robert as he slept and then killed herself. The incident occurred in their home. The county board refused to renew a contract with the Anderson Steam Boat for Lake Washington ferry maintenance, delaying public service until a private operation assumes the role.
The census bureau reports that the commercial valuation of freight transported by water to a Pacific coast was $74, last year, and $21,000,000 in 1889. The wages have increased from $5,000,000 to $12,000,000.
CG. M. Jones, a bookkeeper for Loggers' Supply, was arrested at Colman dock on complaint by the company. It is alleged he is short in his accounts. The accused resides at 20 Union Street.
Attorney Smith asked the court to order the Frankfort penitentiary warden to bring James Howard and Henry Youtsey, both serving life sentences in the Goebel assassination, to Georgetown for defense consultation. The court declined, saying it was not within its power. A formal demand will be filed.
Dr. Herman F. Titus spoke on public streets without arrest following the Osborne case dismissal in the Supreme Court. Mayor Moore warned that Fourth Avenue talk would lead to arrests while offering Fifth Avenue space, as City Attorney De Bruler argued the city cannot permit street gatherings that block traffic.
J C Fuller alias A Hunt, sentenced to four years at Walla Walla, escaped after a week via a friendly ship obtained from Warden Reed. He had run a brief Portland social life, became engaged to a debutante, then fled to Alaska to fund nuptials. Police anticipate contact with his Portland fiancée.
Edward Carlson a young Swedish logger was found on the Northern Pacific right of way near Spokane on his hands and knees in mud with a deep throat wound. He claimed he acted while drunk and crazy after his knife attempt, and was taken to Wayside hospital for treatment.
Howard McKay is slowly recovering from a self inflicted gunshot wound at a Pacific hospital. His wife stays by his bedside as hope rises for his recovery and a return to home life. A family dispute is seen to be resolved by the tragedy. Albany court of appeals rules recount law for Hearst McClellan mayoralty unconstitutional.
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