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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1907
Page
3
The transcript details a suspect’s emotional recount during the trial in Washington. A key letter from Maud Adams’s mother is read aloud as the defendant describes finding and reacting to it before the fatal shot. The proceedings pause as the defendant breaks down and the jury hears the confession-like statements.
Public notice proclaims that Clearing House Certificates are worth 15 percent more than face value in Seattle. Buyers can receive cash or goods worth 15 percent above certificate value at regular prices, applicable to any purchase.
Berkeley High School has accepted Seattle's challenge and will play here on Thanksgiving morning. The news arrived via dispatch to The Star yesterday afternoon, delighting students who had feared the game would not happen. Manager Westover received a confirming telegram and the school prepared for the matchup, with efforts ongoing to arrange a post season game with Butte.
In San Diego on November 26 Joe Rogers shot and killed his wife at Frend and A eta, then killed himself. Mrs. Rogers pleaded for him to come home. Rogers fell across his dead wife after the fatal shots. Surviving children total five, ages from infancy to 16 years.
Police headquarters were abuzz with hope that miner suspect John Kelly had been captured. The officers, including Mayon and Landon, spent the reward money before a brief check by Chief Tennant confirmed the suspect did not match several key identification marks and he was released.
Steamer Jeanie arrived from Alaska to Tacoma for discharge before a drydock survey. Mackinaw has been heeled at Astoria after cutting a Columbia river ferry cable endangering lives. Transit carries 4 oranges from Carmen islands toward Seattle. A tug blew distress signals near Alk Point. difficulty unknown. Hazel Branch wrecked in the Straits of Magellan. Cottage City in Morane drydock after tail shaft failure en route south from Alaska. West Coast Steamship Co. formed in Los Angeles to operate between Los Angeles Frisco and Seattle, with three to six ships weekly. Dumeric arrived from Nome with reindeer for the Alaska Yukon Pacific exposition.
In Rathdrum Idaho on November 26 the state moved to admit other confessions by Steve Adams tied to related crimes, a shift from the February Wallace trial. Defense teams prepare to oppose extradition if Adams is acquitted, noting potential arrest for a Telluride murder and pressure from Colorado officers.
Miss Mancroft a Memphis actress declines a Los Angeles millionaire’s offer amid Chicago stage company’s financial woes. William Atchinson follows her, offers a permanent engagement, but she rejects marriage and he leaves for the coast in disappointment.
Ward residents press to reopen Eleventh and Twelfth avenues blocked by Northern Pacific fences for four months. Councilman Reynolds seeks city action to force vacating the obstructions and may join a chain gang raid if needed.
Four of seven men described a drunken incident at 1546 Elliot Ave. as Emil Johnson allegedly shot at Ida Zangwell, then burst in firing two more rounds. Witnesses testified while deposition bonds were unavailable, with their statements heard in a police court preliminary to the superior court trial.
An estate dealer from Marion was found dead at 1722 Melrose Avenue in the early evening after being overtaken by a severe cough. His death occurred before his wife could summon medical help, and a coroner will hold a post mortem to determine the definite cause.
An unclear OCR fragment references Et and Madrona place and the Blaine addition, noting a described location in a local property layout. No dates or events are legible.
Sub scriptions totaling about 11 million dollars were announced today for the new 3 per cent treasury certificates. Sub Treasurer Atkins was informed that about 2 million dollars would be raised for canal bonds.
A high requiem mass was celebrated at Holy Cross church for Maj. Frank McLaughlin and Miss Agnes McLaughlin. Funeral services will be at the family home this afternoon led by Rev. P. J. Fisher. The bodies will be shipped east tomorrow after Maj McLaughlin shot his daughter on Monday before killing himself.
Local listing for Palace Market at 504 Second Ave highlighting a variety of wild fowl and domesticated ducks and turkeys for sale.
Roy Colm Cassel of Republic Waah has not been heard from since November 1. His mother Mrs Harrington of Bellingham asks for help locating him a 16 year old last seen at the Oregon Lodging House in Ula City.
Samuel Reynolds, 21, left his Vancouver home in May to come to Seattle. His mother, Mrs. B. Reynolds, has heard nothing and has asked the police to help locate him.
Noah Davida was found guilty of burglary in the superior court this afternoon for stealing jewelry belonging to Magete Dixon. A note mentions a missing husband, Mrs. Charles H. Price, of 1913 Darien St. N Philadelphia, said to be a barber in Seattle.
Plans for a $10,000 residence for C. B. Barclay at the southeast corner of East John Washington Fire attract insurance money from sixteen states to Seattle. Local officials oversee the project and funding streams as the plan progresses.
The Illinois supreme court ruled that owners whose property is rented for saloon purposes can be liable for damages in cases of illegal liquor sales by tenants. The decision surprised clergy and anti liquor advocates and sparked plans for a wider campaign targeting property owners and liquor dealers.
The opening on stocks was irregular and sold off fractionally on light dealings. After a rally of from 1 to 2 points in the active issues, the market became dull and saggy with small volume. The closing zone was weak, though late profit taking spurred a rebound from the lows.
Scores of people visited the treasury on November 20 to file for a share of the proposed fifty million gold certificates and to submit bids for canal bonds. Secretary Cortelyou may not release certificates until he receives a portion of the total hundred million subscribed.
Melvin M. Harmon acting head of the Mormon Church of Hawaii was arrested by a U S marshal for subornation of perjury. Other prominent church members face arrest on charges under U S laws as the case unfolds.
Advertisement notes that savings matter more than earnings and promotes opening an account now at The State Bank of Seattle corner First Ave and Yesler. It claims 4 percent semi annual interest on all savings accounts.
A fragmented listing shows prices for Stanley veneer and scraper blades. The text includes a unit price around 3.00 dollars and a 12 percent note, with small item lines mentioning blades and scraper tools. The legible items hint at a rural or hardware store sale snippet from a historical page.
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