21 Nov 1907
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1907
Page
1
A local milk exchange faced dissolution as indictments or prosecutions loom for fixing retail milk prices. Officials deny the group’s ongoing activity while dairy prices drift, with observers watching the market to see if competition will push prices down after exposure by The Star.
In Ma Pa a famous divorce suit Hartje v Hartje ends with Hartje denied possession of the home. The court rules against the husband and refuses his plea. Attorneys argued letters from a coachman as evidence, but the court finds no decisive misconduct and notes only possible indiscretion in dress around servants.
Seattle citizens report rat infestation at post office premises. Officials blame Cater’s campaign and deploy a wagonload of poison. Dr. Cofer’s team treats the site. five thousand rats have been collected at federal sanitation headquarters.
A telegraphic summary from Ocean on November 21 reports a large disturbance in the ocean off the Yucatan due to submarine activity. The capital senses effects and describes a change in the sea bed with depths becoming shallower in places and a number of small dwellings flooded.
Fragmentary report from Gallatin Tennessee notes debate over an ouster mandate with references to an Indiana commission and the Standard journal. The partial text indicates legal or regulatory actions affecting local governance.
A cablegram from November 21 reports a settlement involving coal field workers at Rest and Newcastle Australia with thousands of miners expected to return to work. A. Brown is noted in the dispatch. Local lines of work and shipping are mentioned alongside the coal region's labor action.
William Randolph Hearst was held to the grand jury on a criminal libel charge brought by William Chanler. Bail was posted as Hearst is accused of printing a story alleging Chanler invited young girls to Hitchcock's home.
Chicago reports evidence that the milk trust is directed from New York with Thomas F. Ryan as the mover behind price control. In San Francisco the board of health lists four new plague suspects with one new case verified and eight cases cured.
The record notes clearings and balances for Tacoma and Portland. Tacoma shows clearings of 723,812.00 with a balance of 434,770.00. Portland reports clearings of 622,851.00 and a balance of 69,059.00. Additional figures include 1,991,846.26 and 164,480.45.
After 48 hours of shut down a Yesler Cable Road line resumed operations early this morning. A fire department engine ran for 24 hours pumping sewer water from a cavern at the Fourth Avenue intersection, which caused the stoppage.
Edward Carltron, a recently arrived Swedish logger, slashed his throat with a clasp knife and crawled on railroad tracks in a suicide bid. Whisky contributed to the act, and though he will recover, doctors report his mind is unbalanced and he will be sent to the insane asylum.
Charles Gluckier of Tacoma, injured in the Seattle Electric collision near Youngstown, remains in Providence hospital with severe head injuries and multiple jaw fractures. Doctors report his condition is rapidly worsening.
Edwin London of London's department store urges Seattle to ease horse strain by paving a six foot wide brick or stone strip on the uphill right side of streets for better hoof holds. He suggests the measure be considered by the board of public works and humane societies.
Louis N. Gannsley aged 32 from Mason Michigan left home five years ago and has not sent any word since. His brother F. Gansley has alerted police as their mother is now very ill and hopes for news of him.
During the holiday vacation period the Seattle high school football team will visit California to play a sequence of games with California high school teams. A date is fixed with Vallejo High School, and other games may be arranged before departure.
Mobile, Ala November 21. A large majority of Mobile voters opposing prohibition plan to form a new organization to fund courses and actions. The group aims to cut the city from state control if the legislature votes the state dry.
A lecture by James Young at Egan's hall tomorrow night will defend Bhylock, addressing teachers in Seattle's public schools. His talk promises to explore themes of justice and intellectual freedom before a teachers audience.
In Cedar Falls the resignation of Mrs. Katherine Gray head of vocal instruction at State Normal School and the dismissal of Dr. Thomas W. Todd elocution professor reveal a so called affinity affair. The scandal centers on a love letter and a daughter aged ten, with Todd a church worker and occasional pallette holder.
The Jefferson steamer arrived with Alaska delegates and Honolulu belles after attending the Republican convention in Juneau. Delegates express satisfaction with the convention results and deny reports that any delegates would be seated differently at the national convention. The 1904 Chicago report allowed Alaska nine delegates for the next convention regardless of national committee action.
Rome reports Mike Alpert alias Mike Sokolowski, suspected in a partner's murder near Montesano, was arrested in New York at A. E. Johnson & Company offices and awaits Seattle-bound officers. The embezzlement case stems from a junk deal with Aberdeen's C. L. Chamberlain. extradition papers are being prepared as authorities plan transfer.
County Treasurer Gormley says tax payments are not affected by recent financial flurry. Receipts through today show results ahead of the same period in 1906, indicating stronger early collections.
Tom Wangel a teamster files a claim for damages after his horse broke through planking on Railroad Avenue Tuesday and sustained serious injuries. Count Pueckler, a leader of the German anti Semitic movement, has been taken to an asylum as a dangerous lunatic in Berlin on November 21.
Three socialist speakers were taken away after attempts to hold meetings on private property and public streets. The police chief said permits were required and that meetings could be held where not obstructing traffic, with arrestees later released after discussions on proper gathering points.
On the Denver waterfront a false report triggered an Immigration Inspector rush to Pier 4 after a supposed schooner with many Japanese was seen near Pier 14. No vessel appeared and the crowd dispersed after two hours, while investigators later learned a schooner landed farther south and smugglers were ashore. Also, Charles Caldwell, recently elected judge of the supreme court, died suddenly of heart disease the morning after the scare.
M. DC. Tinkham, found unconscious from gas escaping a detached stove tube, died at Pacific Hospital shortly after 6 am. He was 46, Seattle Paper Co. employee. Sister James E. Rabb will accompany the body to the family home for burial. death is considered accidental.
Five children of Thomas Zuver, an oil well pumper from Pleasantville, were burned to death when their Franklin home burned this morning. The victims ranged in age from 2 to 12 years old.
Mrs C F Verrow of North Yakima, a young wife, has disappeared from her home, leaving her anxious family and mother awaiting news. The article notes the mystification surrounding her disappearance.
Gov Mead orders a full inquiry by the state board of control and Superintendent Charles Reed into alleged fraud at the Walla Walla penitentiary. Claims state that several carloads of coal were not received in winter 1905 04 while vouchers were paid.
Plans by W. B. Dowlen of the Nevada Goldfield Reduction Works propose circulating bullion as currency. Bars will be produced from mill bullion and stamped with value for use as money, alleviating the local scarcity of real cash in Goldfield.
Two 14 year old boys Elden Hawley and Albert Clausen attempted to shoot out street lights in Fremont. Off icer Applequist intercepted them yesterday evening and they will be released after a lesson learned.
Detectives Bailey and Murphy arrested Abraham J. Cohn at his sister in law’s home at 1405 Steiner Street upon telegraphic advice from Everett Washington. Cohn is wanted in Everett on a felony charge. A deputy sheriff will be sent from Washington to escort the prisoner back.
The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railroad asks the board of public works for a permit to lay a track on Lander from What comar to the East Waterway. Yakima Sheep Company seeks a permit to build a spur track to connect with the Northern Pacific system. In Georgetown Kentucky pending venire for Powers case. Jim Howard, serving a life term for Governor Goebel’s murder, to consult Powers' lawyers upon arrival of a Grant county venire tomorrow.
OLYMPIA Nov 21 The state railroad commission has appointed Er. J. Koors as assistant secretary. Koors has years in railroad business and was chief clerk to Traffic Manager Baird of the Northern Pacific. He will perform duties formerly done by J W Lysons. San Francisco Nov 21 Lawyers complain of continued legal holidays causing hardship to many people.
Naval officers say Ambassador Aoki invited the American fleet to visit Japan during its Pacific cruise after a dinner for Rear Admiral Evans. A formal invitation would go to President Roosevelt with Secretary Root expected to respond in days. The plan aims to show cordiality and deter war between the nations.
A massive blast at the Grand Trunk and Pacific railroad construction site near Kenora, Manitoba, killed seven workers and injured four, prompting full emergency response and investigations.
On the probate calendar Judge Albertson's department hears two cases for letters of administration. Josephine Lombardini, missing and later found dead in Green Lake, is linked to her husband’s death aboard the Sliated Valencia. Mirokichi Kurokawa, banker, was killed by a Northern Pacific switch engine near Smith's Cove piers. property valued at about $250000 is anticipated for settlement.
A young man named Mayerach, 22, son of wealthy Pittsburg residents, was released from the county jail to the tuberculosis camp on hospital grounds. Doctors fear his condition will prove fatal soon, with little chance of recovery. He hid his parents, a retired merchant father and suburban family, and came west seeking fortune.
Washington, Nov 21 Mrs Bradley testified in court recounting a 1902 meeting with Max Brown on a farm and answering about arrests. Attorneys pressed on letters and alleged offers while the defendant described her mental state and past injuries in ten hours of questioning.
A faculty member denounces college songs that mock Washington State College and Pullman, calling them unbecoming. The songs were sung at today’s game despite the criticism, which may lead to a faculty committee review and possible suppressing of similar songs at future football events.
The fire and water committee recommended an amendment to the new building ordinance after finding the billboard rules too stringent. The proposal would require only metal faces for erection and related displays.
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