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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1907
Page
5
The U S Navy plans a round the world voyage with a 16 ship fleet sailing from Hampton Roads. Recruiters report strong enlistment from diverse backgrounds including apprentices, marines, and laborers eager for adventure and travel. The Wolverine and Waushap recruiting in inland waters show heavy interest as the squadron readies for the voyage.
J Bryan urged a race on straight principles at a Washington banquet, arguing for conscience aligned policies. He contrasted Democratic and Republican positions on trusts, income tax, arbitration, and independence for the Philippines, labeling several of President Roosevelt’s moves as undemocratic.
The plan calls for a 26 foot depth at low water and a 100 foot bottom width. Temporary depth would be 26 feet pending a permanent result. The canal report will be verified and then sent to Congress for rivers and harbors inclusion.
President Roosevelt aims to host a bear hunters dinner at the White House next week. He invites all men who accompanied him on the Louisiana cane brakes expedition. Bear steaks and bear stories are to be a highlight of the event.
An application to the board of public works requests extending city water pipes into the southern section of West Seattle. About 30 families currently cannot obtain water from West Seattle Light and Power company pipes.
Probate report filed yesterday shows real estate valued at 46426 and personal property at 111705. Stock holdings valued at 100000 are listed as part of the estate.
A government inquiry reveals misappropriation of funds and goods donated by Italians for earthquake victims. Con artists set up shelters and charged fees. many homeless, while unused public goods disappeared. King Victor Emmanuel pledged larger hospital aid after touring distress areas.
Foster the prospector reported a long sought lost mine has been located near a famed early gold district in Lincoln county Montana The finder died after partial confession but the mine is described as very rich beyond prior stories and tied to the Seea area by Blackfeet country care and hospital life.
William Mouser a brewery worker was released on $500 bond to keep the peace after firing at his wife Monday night. Evidence showed years of frequent quarrels in which drink influenced behavior and a pistol was used only as part of routine disputes. Mrs Houser described prior incidents including a knife attack. Justice Corey deemed the threat not as serious as it appeared.
Captain Elison of the J. Hig towed the derelict toward shore but could not reach it after four hours of effort. The vessel floated in the channel near Point Deception and posed a hazard to the waterway.
The report notes no further elevations to the sacred college this year as authorities review potential changes. It highlights ongoing deliberations among church leaders and governing bodies regarding future appointments and policies.
Port Townsend November 27 Work on the Wandi Island Life Saving Station has been abandoned by contractor Harrington until spring due to a winter storm in the straits. The contract demanded immediate completion but the elements have made this impossible before next year. The government granted an indefinite extension, and the exposed site could lead to abandonment of the project.
A thought on ethics argues that relying on dreams without action damages moral character. The reflection suggests that intentions alone fail to build virtue and cites historical examples of people who spoke well but acted otherwise.
RomeNovember 27 Pope Pius X decided not to appoint any new American cardinal at the next consistory to be held in December. His holiness is opposed to the move and the decision reflects a cautious approach to church leadership appointments.
Cardinal secretary of state named censor to oversee Count Soderini’s forthcoming biography of Leo XIII. Pius X intervened after discovery of grave papal documents. Soderini will submit the manuscript to the Vatican decree before publication.
Job printing men gathered at the Commercial Club rooms last night to discuss trade and pricing. It was noted that Seattle prices run lower than those in other coast cities.
Former Secretary J. B. Metkte of the Chamber of Commerce and now vice president of the Trustee Company spoke at the chamber meeting yesterday about business conditions across the country based on his recent eastward trip.
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