23 Nov 1907
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1907
Page
1
Star reports evidence of a criminal conspiracy among milk-dealers in Seattle in effect since October first. The piece then describes a harbor area lynching incident where a man named Epps was beaten by sailors after an assault on a white woman, with police halting the mob and placing him in jail.
In a superior court session Judge Morris condemns fraud in divorces obtained by publication summons. He notes many cases hinge on false residency claims and warns that plaintiffs may perjure themselves to secure legal separation, promising the fullest punishment when fraud is proven.
The Kansas City case reports an editor H. J. Groves and W. D. Woodward were wounded when R. C. Horn opened fire in a theater office as Woodward entered. Horn claimed the shooting was linked to stock ownership. He surrendered to authorities after the attack.
United Press reports the Bradley murder trial nears a verdict as defendants and experts prepare. defense claims Mrs Bradley was insane, with testimony from Shrewebury about family insanity and Dr Evans referenced as a costly but convinced witness.
Nov 23 report cites Dr. Parkhurst asserting York residents view Roosevelt as striving to capture the presidency. The piece notes public doubt about Roosevelt’s poise while Hughes gains sentiment, with Parkhurst portraying Roosevelt’s ideas as radical.
An agency indicates a need for three thousand extra dollars for Bremerton Island navy yard repairs and equipment as Evans' battle group moves toward the area.
United Press reports that a press note from Nicaragua discusses a basis for peace talks with a Central American group. The statement mentions potential acceptance of a fee for another year and outlines conditions for forming a five-nation conference.
City clerk Murdock reports a missing guaranty check has been located within city hall records. The finder or responsible party should contact the city treasurer to reclaim the instrument and verify details.
Fragmentary OCR notes fromOWN Kentucky dated November 24 report political turmoil in Grant County with a Democrat and a minister named Mackintosh tied to Kirkland Baptive. The text is garbled and names and roles are uncertain.
Yale defeated Harvard 12 to 0 in a crowded Cambridge game. Notable attendees included Consuelo Duchess of Marlborough with her mother, Cornelius Vanderbilt, W E B Corey and wife, and Douglas Robinson with his wife representing President Roosevelt.
A weather disrupted clash between Minnesota and Wisconsin ends in a 17 17 tie. Marines referenced in notes but no game played due to rain.
William D. Hezlow recently convicted of embezzlement and sentenced to one year in county jail will be discharged on November 27 to spend Thanksgiving with his family. Gov Mead issued a commutation fixing the term’s expiration. Beslow’s sentence arose from a claim that his wife and eight children were penniless and needed his wages to avoid county charges.
In Kathdrum Idaho on Nov 23 Clarence Darrow called the Adams trial a humbug and a fraud claiming Steve Adams is not on trial for murder but for vengeance against McParland Pinkertons and Idaho officials who have manipulated the case. He argued the state “does not dare to hang Steve Adama.”
The report lists clearings today for multiple cities. Tacoma and Portland balances appear alongside total turnovers of 195,877.6 and 743,487.00 with various sub-balances such as 86,073.00 and 115,642.00, indicating regional financial activity.
Adoniram J. Sanborn a founder of Sasbern Wall Co. in Los Pranciato died in his bed in a Centralav apartment house. He had not been seen since last Monday and was found by the landlady after she broke in. The death is surrounded by mystery with no signs of injury and the financier reputedly led a reclusive, eccentric life.
Five defendants were disposed of in the superior court this morning. Dr. Thomas Rutter was sentenced to one year in the county jail and a $1000 fine for criminal operation despite an age and clemency appeal. A Higley received the minimum $100 fine for a second offense in wildcat scalp sale. John Zitz was fined for illegal fishing. Garfield Kane, reduced to assault and battery, drew six months in the county jail. Noah Davis received an indeterminate burglary sentence of one to fourteen years in the penitentiary.
London dispatch reports that on November 23, women suffragists stormed police courts in England and Scotland, facing ejection or jail after a prearanged, simultaneous campaign. The scene is described as wild as protesters were expelled. Chicago market brief notes cash wheat at 1 and 1/4, cash corn at 54 to 54 1/4, cash oats at 49 to 49 1/4.
In New Rochelle authorities probe whether automobile dealer M. N. Smith and wife were slain and the home burned as suicide or homicide. A trail of blood and a revolver near Mrs Smith surface, with a note alleging headaches and cremation plans. Police favor burglary is possible motive.
Mrs. Katherine Deters thirty tries to drown her four children by binding them with rope and casting them into the Desperes river. The children aged 1, 3, 6 and 7 were rescued. the mother was found hysterical and hospitalized.
Rear Admiral Mason, chief of the naval bureau of ordnance, reports critical gaps in American armament and equipment and urges Congress to authorize foreign purchases. He says at least 100 more abroad are needed to supplement existing contracts as rifles and guns wear out, and recommends 1.5 million for modern torpedoes.
The Cunard liner Mauretania docked with $12,500,000 in gold locked in strong boxes for the local bank. Cap Pritchard hopes to beat the Lusitania record in fair weather. The ship, 792 feet long, carries 800 officers and crew, with 540 first class and 1,200 steerage, cost about $7.5 million.
United States Postoffice Inspector Frank Stewart assures Seattle residents that Christmas packages will not suffer weeks of delay this year. For 60 days Stewart and C. J. Backus have worked to straighten the local post office and expect no major holdup during the holiday season with extra help and carriers ready to go. Delivery may be slightly slower than in the new quarters but not prolonged.
Mrs. Clarence Barnes head of the Little Mothers Aid society in New York proposes a scheme to increase births. She suggests forming an anti race suicide club by New York fathers and mothers to encourage young couples to raise large families.
Mufti Hafid challenged by Sultan Abdel Aziz in Mellilla Morocco suffers heavy casualties as loyalist forces pursue retreating rebels. The clash marks the decisive early battle of the uprising with Hafid’s faction routed and the main rebel column broken.
John D. Rockefeller and Standard Oil affiliates via Federal Mining Smelting and Refining Company plan to bond four Tangier Group claims on Huxley Island off Moresby Island in the Queen Charlotte group. The deal totals 309 dollars with 10 percent cash down and the rest over 18 months.
Washington dispatch reports Lieut. John Crawford, private secretary to Admiral Dewey, missing after a suicide note indicated he planned to kill himself. The river is being dragged as search efforts continue and no motive is known.
Washington reports Representative Payne of New York, chair of the House Ways and Means Committee, states there will be no tariff revision at the upcoming session after a conference with the president on tariff and currency legislation.
Pittsburg November 23 Nearly two million dollars of new business was filed on the books of the Westinghouse Machine and Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing companies during the past week by concerns west of Chicago. Rumors say plans for early retirement of the receivers are in progress.
Lorine Myers a nurse girl kidnapped the two little sons of Mr and Mrs Albert Johnson to extort wages owed. A note promised their return when money was paid. After hours of search the children were found in Webster Grove and Miss Myers was arrested.
Experiments at the Imperial Academy of Sciences of Vienna extract nearly three grams of radium from 10,000 kilos of pitch blend at about one third of prior costs. Earlier estimates held an ounce might cost at least $3,000,000.
The Star reports evidence of a conspiracy among Milk Exchange members to fix retail and wholesale milk prices since October 1. Despite claims of dissolution, written agreements bind most Seattle dairies to maintain elevated prices, with 30 day customer limits expiring November 1. Analysts note substantial consumer pain and large profit margins, while ice costs and feed dynamics are cited as factors.
Judge Morris held the mandamus hearing on whether Justice R R George acted within his rights in denying a complaint and warrant against Capt Irving T Ward of the police force for assault and battery. Attorney W A Holzheimer alleged Ward ejected him from the city jail during an Oct 31 interview with prisoner Robert Tindall. The judge delayed ruling to consult authorities on whether a justice of the peace acts judicially or discretionary.
J H Bennett of St. Louis conned Portland Trust Company out of 2500 dollars using forged checks and swindled about four score merchants. He was arrested in St. Louis and will be brought to Portland to face trial for forging the name of Charles Clarke of the Missouri Pacific Railroad to checks totaling nearly 10000 dollars. Pinkerton and American Bankers Protective Association had pursued the case since last August.
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