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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1908
Page
3
Tenants and landlady clash after an alleged break in at a Rainier Street home. Mrs Leigh fights a stove and is said to throw water on the fire while inspectors and assistants arrive. Occupants use fire pokers and sticks as chaos erupts. the Gordon family holds the lower floor as Mrs Leigh occupies the upper part.
A laborer clinging to a crowded treecar handrail near Jay and Jackson was struck by an oncoming car and hurled to the ground. He suffered a cut and bruises but was not believed to be fatally injured. Police note complaints about overcrowding on the streetcar system.
Ten barreled of cold storage turkeys shipped from Texas points were condemned on the public market by Chief Assistant Sanitary Inspector Combs and Inspector Deigh. The birds were declared exceedingly bad and unfit for food, part of two carloads that reached Seattle in recent days. One carload was never opened and will not be accepted by the consignee.
In superior court yesterday John Van Dyke won 3700 from a Seattle Electric Co. for injuries suffered as a Green Lake streetcar passenger on July 1, 1908. He is a painter alleging permanent injury and loss of earning capacity after suing for 15006.
John D. Rockefeller testifies about ownership of railroad bonds and stock in major lines including the New York Central Pennsylvania Western Maryland Missouri Pacific Texas Pacific and others. He notes his reluctance to name investments unless ordered, while confirming substantial railroad holdings. Archbold then begins testimony after Kellogg completes questioning.
A successor to Frank W Cotter will be elected at the Central Labor Council meeting. W Doyle of the Patriers is a leading candidate. Mrs Baxter attends Thanksgiving services at Moore theatre. J R Harris to be benedicts. Miss Mamie Foster to perform. Seattle Mallard local 12 moves to Labor Temple. J G Brown to return from Denver. Alex McLean arrives from Alaska to join Carpenters union council.
Superintendent L B Youngs presented to the council a light department report detailing 2000 kilowatt hours total plant capacity. It lists 7600 accounts with 600 business and power prene accounts and 7000 residential lighting accounts. Rates are those fixed by ordinance and the document was referred to a committee.
The city council last night approved ordinances for municipal bonds totaling 2 613 180 with 813 180 for the general fund 1 900 000 for park purposes and 900 000 to extend the lighting plant system. An election on issuing the bonds will be held December 29 with interest not to exceed 4 percent and funded for sub police stations a bridge site at Firetav and other sites.
After a ten minute hearing before Superior Judge Beawell the attempt to block the Papke Ketchell fight was thrown out. No further obstacles will halt the Thanksgiving day showdown.
London reports a growing Indian uprising prompting immediate troop reinforcement from Aldershot. Lord Minto convenes the Council of India to plan suppression and consider harsher penalties for mutineers while police probe a vast Hindoo Reds network allegedly aiming to topple British rule.
The seat to Commercial club will discuss reopening of the James at cable line due to complaints from nearby business houses and patron inconvenience. The club plans expedited improvements while moving ahead. The club’s constitution amendments for officer nomination by primary and board size increase from 17 to 23 will be acted on tonight.
Tomorrow the big baby show begins in Progress in the old post office rooms with prizes including a gifted turkey from The Star and a $6 electric flatiron from Seattle Electric Co. Babies two years old and under compete in classes over a three day event.
Justice of the Peace John B. Carroll presided as Dr B J Brown’s defense on dentistry issues led to a verdict for the dentist. A separate lecture by Prof Wilson of Johns Hopkins on Recent Excavations in Rome highlighted new discoveries and ancient ruins at Johnston's hall under the Archaeological Institute Beattle branch.
Ready for command with great values for little money. High-Top Boots shown in light and heavy French hip and hand-made here in Seattle. Suitable for the climate and local wear.
The city council last night passed an ordinance for widening and regrading 12th Avenue despite objections by Councilman Goddard and others who said the council had no right to impose improvements on a district with majority opposition. The project, long debated, faced renewed resistance as real estate activity waned and owners argued it would effectively confiscate their property.
Succeeding Capt. Thomas Reilly who led the Senator on Nome runs, Capt. L N Nopander will command the vessel for the winter San Francisco voyage. Reilly will then head another steamer in the same fleet for winter duties.
The Star carriers, numbering 160, will attend a matinee at Pantages Theatre next Saturday afternoon as guests of manager Alex Pantages. Professor Winer's boys band will accompany The Star's party and head a parade from The Star office to the theatre. Carriers will assemble in the rear alley.
At The Star building a Saturday afternoon program promises a thoroughly enjoyable time for boys. The bill features the Hawaiian s e t t e t t e with native guitar and ukulele, Madden and Fitzpatrick in a comedy skit, Eldora the juggler, Emil Subhers in blackface, Ah Sing Foo the illusionist, the Four English Belles, and illustrated songs with motion pictures. The Missouri River runs 4100 miles from source to sea.
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