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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1907
Page
7
A damaged fragment describes a narrow ground strip found between the Mackintosh Strip and King stand near the railroad connection. The 19 inch wide piece, 62 feet long tapering to a point, lies to shift access and keep current owners from the street.
King County faces a suit by Realty Co seeking 9348.25 after a clerical slip in tax calculations. The firm says a blank tax check was filled for 22.25 acres instead of 12.25, causing an overcharge of 751.75 and prompting the legal action in the same court today.
Bohemia arrives tonight in a musical comedy billed as lively and bright with an Amateurs chorus and a big dress parade. The program promises songs such as Wander in the Bright Moonlight Come Take a Skate With Me Katie and Indians on Broadway along with a Miga Rose Melville impersonation and a closing medley.
United Press reports in Francisco that hidden coins were found at the Chappelle North Beach site after a fire. Two boys, Thomas and John Freitas, dug sacks of coin totaling nearly $4,000 with others adding melted gold ingots. Police arrested several diggers while seeking the rightful owner of the hoard.
A sheriff and attorney dig a Granday yard in search of Verna Wallace and two men missing after her burial in quicklime. Detectives suspect poison and expect a stomach analysis while the suspects deny murder, claiming a suicide by the wife.
An excerpt from Valencia reports a bridge failing into the water as a crowd on board perishes and many are injured in Dallas area. A fracas of health notes and Elks convention plans are recorded amid plague updates with several deaths and cures in Francisco and Colina.
Marie Drewsler in London earns 2500 pounds weekly under a three year contract with Palace Music Hall management. She performs a song, tells a story and dances as her act.
Warren 8 Stone, grand chief of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers for five years, will visit Seattle this Friday and Saturday. On Saturday he will address local engineers in their lodge room at 1998 First Ave.
Phillip J. Martell, formerly of West Seattle, testifies before the county commissioners claiming $6,000 for unlawful confinement in January 1906. He says he was forcibly arrested on insanity charges, jailed with convicted criminals, deprived of due process, and released after several days.
The Governor arrived from Frisco this morning. The Jeantela expected to leave S drydock and sail north Thursday with 300 passengers and full cargo. The Santa Clara sailed for Catalia and westward ports to Alaska. The City of Puebla left for Frisco. Wires to Tatoosh are down and weather is unknown. The Kaga Mara steamed for the Orient soon.
August Franke the Seattle boy who went insane in Washington D C will reach the city tomorrow afternoon. He is under Guard A BE Offutt and Dr A Glascock at the Washington hospital staff. Sheriff Smith says Franke is too dangerous to be at large and will be sent to the state asylum at Stetlacoom.
Lucio Curtis and Gold T. Curtia, an employee of the Pacific Coast company, face a divorce action initiated by his wife. Curtia resists a claim for costs and custody money, claiming he currently supports his wife and funds her personal expenses.
The navy yard committee of the Chamber of Commerce recommended cooperation on adopting pay raises. It notes no increases in navy pay have been made for 37 years.
Nov 4 Chicago report: witnesses, mostly Walsh road officials, testified they did not sign the notes bearing their names. Government describes the Walsh roads as rusting remnants in a barren forest. Nov 26 New York: grand jury returns in the Jenkins Trust case, naming three indicted men. names to stay secret until arrest. Cleveland: Hilbert Friend, 19, fatally shoots his former sweetheart and attempts suicide. Lincoln: Third Nebraska regiment officers receive 5229 for service period during Spanish American War.
Pittsfield Mass November 26 Leo Stevens pilots six balloonists toward Boston in an effort to win the Boston Herald cup for the aeronaut who lands nearest the center of Boston Common.
Governor Comer signed all railroad regulation bills passed by the extra session. It is believed that contests against the new laws will be filed this week.
Westerly Rhode Island November 26 Horace Vose usually ships a presidential turkey but this year the bird was raised by J H Brown. The 28 pound fowl was sent to Mr Roosevelt reflecting a shift in the year’s ceremonial gift.
Articles of Incorporation filed for the Lan Society for the Protection of Children led by Rev. M. A. Matthews with F. Whitworth as vice president and C. W. Kimball as secretary. The group aims to protect children and women, punish cruelty, prevent child labor, and press for enforced education and protective laws nationwide.
Inland Navigation cuts Iroquela fare to 2 dollars one way and 3.50 round trip. Cook & Co. counters with Ramona and Walabeale offering one dollar each way to Vancouver starting tonight. Opposing line has not announced a matching rate yet.
Prosecutor Mackintosh filed larceny from the person charges in superior court against F P Wells for taking 25 cents and a jackknife from F Meixing on a city street. Wells faces arraignment before Judge Morrison next Saturday morning. An information also charges Williams with burglary and sets arraignment for Saturday.
New York court records reveal a common law suit where tailor Paganelli sued for wages but a famous model Katharine Berger testified. Berger detailed her measurements and daily regimen to maintain her figure while noting she uses outdoor exercise and a single daily meal.
Edgar L. Crider arrived in Washington to assume duties as Senator Piles private secretary replacing the resigned Thomas Paine. The notice notes Criders appointment and arrival in the capital.
A movement to Germanize Prussian Poland has been started. A bill seeks 100 million dollars to purchase native land from current owners.
Philadelphia reports the United States mint in full overtime as demand soars for gold and silver coins. Secretary Cortelyou orders 60 million dollars in 20 dollar gold pieces coinage in three months. mint capacity and new machinery push production, while smaller denominations remain scarce.
Naples reports Mount Vesuvius returns to life with dense smoke and loud roar from three fissures around the crater. In local news, authorities prohibit the words Christ and Christmas in public school hymns and forbid Christmas celebrations.
Clergy members in New York oppose a board order, rallying against its provisions and challenging its authority. Leaders from several congregations accuse the order of overreach, planning further action and public statements.
Consul Saburo Hisa refused to accept a ruling that would set a precedent controlling Japanese residents of the city. The decision, announced yesterday, signals a cautious stance toward future enforcement and local governance implications.
A costly loving cup was presented to the consul by prominent Japanese figures amid backing for a proposed Japanese club house. The consul, his wife and daughter departed for the Orient this morning aboard the Kaga Maru, signaling ongoing involvement in the venture.
The council discussed street and sewer work between Gallard and West Green Lake schoolhouse with an estimated cost of 25000. Petitions sought closing vaudeville theaters on Sunday. Beacons Hill city property requested for park use. Special police appointments referred for investigation. Dexter and Nickerson avenues and Westlake Boulevard ordinances introduced. Deeds for Lake Union Shore Lands accepted. A 10000 appropriation approved for plague experts. The council chamber went dark for 30 minutes prompting a candle vigil. A garbage dock plan at 24th Ave Northwest was urged.
The board of foreign missions of the Presbyterian Church authorized a special campaign to raise nearly $4,000,000 for work in Korea, where the mission field is regarded as especially promising.
Hall's on First Avenue advertises carving sets for Thanksgiving and Christmas at reasonable prices. The promotion highlights quality and value for seasonal entertaining.
A local advertisement promotes Billings Sperier combination pliers and related tools at sale prices through December. It highlights 6 inch and 9 inch pliers, wire cutters, wrenches and screwdrivers as essential gifts and urges early purchase for Christmas. The copy uses promotional language about savings and practical usefulness.
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