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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1907
Page
7
Hundreds of Seattle students, in fantastic costumes, marched the streets by torchlight to celebrate the University of Washington. The event drew cheers from spectators as the coeds rode by, defying Miss Howard's disapproval and showing college spirit.
Nov 21 The president shows citizen duty by depositing his monthly salary of 4166.66 in treasury warrants on the first of each month. He endorses the warrants and sends them to the bank where his deposits are kept.
The Brown murder trial in Baker City Oregon concluded with the defense near completion. Observers expect Adams to be acquitted though an arrest could follow if the Colorado officer arrives to pursue murder charges.
A joint meeting of the Se party and the municipal league at the Labor t Mayor Moore la ex announces a candidacy and hints at controversy surrounding the mayor.
The session showed moderate activity with lower priced issues leading declines. Paltiore and Ohio slipped three points while short covering provided partial recovery though the early losses persisted.
Disjointed OCR reads combine listings for amusements with criminal notices. Mentions include vaudeville acts and a mayoral event alongside a murder investigation tied to a California district attorney and a ward arrest in Los Animas. The text is fragmentary and contains unclear names and places.
Investigation into New Mexico land frauds redirects staff as Attorney General Vest proposes changes. A solicitor is sent to General Hoyt to replace Special Agent Medford and Gordon, signaling a new phase in the inquiry.
Five sealed indictments were returned in the Borough bank case of Brooklyn. Arthur Campbell, cashier, arraigned on two indictments for forgery in the third degree and grand larceny in the first degree. Neaides Bell released on bail. William A Gow and Howard W Maxwell indicted on two charges each. they pleaded not guilty.
Washington dispatch reports admin recommendations pending for naval appropriations. Prominent navy figures urge Congress to fund four battleships of 22 500 tons or more, with demand for larger vessels. Gen James Stewart dies at 82 in Salem Oregon after a career in Mexican and Civil War era service and politics.
Cairo Ill Nov 21 The case arising from alleged recklessness of the Fowler steamer pilot in Roosevelt on the Mississippi river trip is in trial here today.
Secretary A H Grout of the civil service commission today finished a three day examination process that will be followed by tests next week.
Norfolk dispatch reports Samuel Gompers denying any bribery attempt to betray the Federation of Labor. He accuses secrecy around Brandenberg's transactions and accuses a newspaper of planning to expose other labor leaders to destroy their influence with organized labor. The claim follows a campaign by the Manufacturers association president to secure immunity and financial security for the accuser.
In Chicago on November 21, Walsh's lawyers offered a novel defense arguing that if a banker violates the law but succeeds he should not be punished. They claim observing the spirit of the law protects depositors even when the letter is ignored. Prosecutor Dobyns denounces the theory as Napoleonical and dangerous.
The King County Osteopaths Association elected officers at its last meeting with F. J. Peicher D O as president Anna Beebe D as vice president Margaret Bek D as treasurer and Roberta A. Wimer as secretary in Newtown Massachusetts. Jessie Hedges killed herself and two young sons by gas in their home today.
A night fire swept through warehouses of Rat Portage Sash and Door Ramway Co. and the Merrick Anderson Co. in Winnipeg causing an estimated loss of 700000. Firemen battled the blaze throughout the night as damage spread across multiple buildings.
Walter Wellman reached New York aboard the Majestic after briefly abandoning his north pole expedition. The steamer also carried 4,600,009 in gold.
Des Moines reports J H M Standring cashier of the Coawith Iowa bank is accused as a fugitive from justice. A bank examiner says Standring turned over a Minnesota farm valued at about $10,000 to the bank.
Steamship President sails for San Francisco with 525 passengers most paying via clearing house certificates. Humboldt departs for southeastern Alaska tonight. City of Puebla arrives from Frisco early today. Santa Clara due from Se ward and Valdes. New searchlight to be placed at Tatoosh. Auction sale of unclaimed goods at the customs house this afternoon. Captain Munnings pleads guilty to sleeping at the helm with an unlicensed crewman aboard last June. WALLA WALLA memorial address set by the Elk lodge on Memorial Sunday December 1.
In SBurg on November 21 a shipment of new tunamen worth about 000 dollars, including a major order from the San Francisco Electric Company, was placed with Weat Laghouse company. The contract promises employment for thousands for a year.
Beattle voters may decide on municipal ownership of the telephone system via a spring election. The petition asks the city council to submit a charter amendment for condemning private systems and city operation including long distance contracts. The league moved to file the petition after an approval at its November meeting amid a crime crackdown.
A rising transient criminal presence moves into the city with the colder season, linked to an uptick in reported incidents and disruption in downtown areas. Local police warn residents to stay vigilant as theft and disorder concerns grow.
At a meeting to be held the coming week by leading restaurant proprietors, the question of dispensing with orchestras in the dining rooms is to be considered.
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