28 Nov 1907
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1907
Page
1
Nov 28 Bon Cal reports that a wealthy Long Beach woman’s death is suspected to be foul play. Authorities indicate arsenic may be involved after stomach analysis, and investigations continue into Mrs. Marshall’s death and the property linked to her.
A wealthy man in OnK shot his wife in their hotel bed and then leaped from a third floor window. His body was crushed. authorities say he intended to shoot himself but scribbled words implying a troubled mind.
A blaze swept a crowded rooming house injuring many and causing at least seven deaths. Fire departments battled the flames as windows shattered and the building suffered extensive damage. Authorities reported dozens evacuated with numerous serious injuries.
Fragmentary note mentions a New York company involved with a Camden construction project known as No 20. Details about venue, timing, and purpose are unclear, but the outline indicates a coastal service facility connected to a grant and city department work.
Fragmentary report describes a pulpit event at a Congregational church on November 28 with a person named Aryan joining in. The text then mentions a turkey meal and references a pastor named Peme from Nebraska.
Fragmentary text references Hudson River falls Niagara tunnel opening and a letter opened by the coroner. Mentions New York to sea frontier, a tunnel opening date in November, and a door to a road carried by invited guests. Concludes with an officer ordered to duty.
Two masked men with revolvers woke W E B Hafferty and Hugh Michaeljohn at 2 am, forced them to watch as a safe was blown at the Leasure and Wilson Grain Co Georgetown store. They took $80 cash, $24 from Hafferty, $10 from Michaeljohn, $1,000 wheat tickets, and $3,000 promissory notes along with personal papers and insurance documents. The robbers escaped with the loot.
J F Trowbridge, longtime shipping executive with the Northwestern Steamship Co and Pacific Coast interests, died at 7:30 AM at his home 1224 Warren Ave after weeks of illness. He was about 60, a native of Iowa, and survived by his wife with doctors Stewart and Dawson attending.
Boise Nov. 28 United Press reports the Pettibone case paused after the regular panel was exhausted. Seventy to 100 new veniremen will report Monday to continue jury selection. Judge Wood said he would limit challenges, and shorter sessions will be held daily to finish the trial quickly.
In Long Reach California a man drowned in the surf after drifting neck deep and struggling while a woman, Mrs. F W Pitcher, swam out to aid him. She held his head up until helpers arrived but efforts to revive him failed. The scene unfolded near 4 o clock yesterday afternoon.
Police in Saxony expelled four Mormon missionaries described as ob noxious foreigners. Local authorities cited public order concerns as the reason for the removal.
The Central Labor Council adopted resolutions at a meeting last night pledging support to the candidacy of H. W. Wilkine and J. Allen.
The Bryan democrats endorsed William Jennings Bryan for president at a spirited meeting. Charles G. Heffner will represent the state as acting national committeeman and present Bryan sentiment to the national committee next month. A large democratic meeting is planned for January 9.
W T May attempted to shoot his wife in their rooms in the pros on but fired at her only at sleeves and clothing. Mrs May described a Tuesday show night dispute ending with a gun displaced to the alley. May is in custody awaiting a preliminary hearing.
Los Angeles resident Laco D. Sovereign, a mining engineer, was arraigned in the West Side police court on a burglary charge. The accusation alleges he entered the home of Helen Willie and her sister during a preparation to retire, with valuables missing. The report notes the defendant facing the theft accusations and related details from the alleged victims.
The Borough bank in New York suffered five and three explosions today, wrecking its interior. President Howard Maxwell reportedly died by his own action. Three bank officials face confinement as investigators probe whether the blasts aimed to loot or destroy the bank. Estimated damage reaches fifteen thousand dollars.
Chicago saloonkeepers face a legal battle over an 1850s blue law aimed at closing Sunday amusements. If enforced, newspapers could halt, theaters shut, streets idle, and only barber shops might reopen.
A major fire in Easton, Tacoma, Washington, burned a restaurant and threatened Northern Pacific property before being controlled. Officials say several disreputable houses were destroyed, with an estimated loss of 15000 dollars.
Fragmented notes indicate final appeals in the Bradley case are under way with testimony remaining before closing arguments. The government’s key witness and other testimony are referenced amid political street meetings and a postponed wedding event in Vienna as authorities respond to orders from Mayor Moore.
The postponement of Lasevele Stechenyt and Miss Vanderbilt's wedding is due to the count's brothers being unable to attend the ceremony.
A dozen prominent figures from politics, theater, and industry respond to The Star's wire request Why are you thankful in ten words or less The replies span trust in God gratitude for livelihood and family and praise for democracy and the nation with names such as Henry C Potter Virginia Harned Eugene V Ders Elsie Janis Stuyvesant Fish Harry Kendall Thaw Carrie Nation Anthony Comstock and more
The city plans no forcible theater closures on Sunday. Prosecution for violations depends on Prosecuting Attorney Mackintosh who will decide whether to pursue warrants after deputies arrest owners who defy the Sabbath closing order.
Ralph C. Rose of Portland and Los Angeles swallowed laudanum in a suicide attempt near a beach resort in San Francisco. A bartender provided prompt relief, preventing death. Rose had recently cut from a Carmel death notice of Nora French and wrote Nora, dear, I may be with you soon. He denied knowing Miss French and said cyanide was his intended method. He worked for the Oregon Railway and Navigation Co and later the Burlington and had a Portland address in his pocket alongside a cousin photo.
In Kentucky Nov 28 a court session completed the Powers trial jury. The panel includes HK Shickie H C Lin A Ona James Pharrow Franke J Marshall O R Colter J B Race Frank Lee Thomas Robinson J W Renaker. Seven jurors are farmers, one a druggist, two painters, and one clerk.
From Constanople dated November 28, Kurdish tribes in the Armeno Kurdish districts of Erceroum Itlis Van Kahp tun and Diarbekir are feared to provoke a massacre. Foreign embassies urge prompt government action as Kurdish horsemen raid Turkish villages without discrimination.
President C. J. Woodward of the Fresno clearing house announced that within the next week or two the certificates issued here will be retired from circulation and specie payments will be resumed. Sixteen Armenian homesteads villages have been pillaged and burned in the past month. Fresno, California, November 24.
Charles Neer shot his wife three times as she sat at breakfast near Vienna cross roads, killing her, then shot himself in a murder suicide witnessed by their young son. In Goldfield, Willard Goodrich died after a cave-in in the Sandstorm mine, buried under 26 feet of rock.
Taft and party arrived from Vladivostok to Moscow aboard the Trans Siberian route. The Secretary of War remains one more day in St. Petersburg, altering the departure to Sunday night. Flags decorate stations and officers greet the traveler at nearly every stop.
Chicago police report Jesse Lewis awakened by a noise and shot a man at his door, believing him to be a burglar. The man died later at a hospital. identity remains unknown. Lewis acted in self defense. no further details released.
C. H. Currington pleaded guilty in superior court to importing wildcat scalps from other states and fraudulently collecting bounty money. The case, heard in Tacoma, cites activities in King county and Pierce county. He was fined 250 dollars plus costs.
Vancouver employees of the Weyerhaeuser Timber Company threaten to sue or strike if not paid in cash. They met after an attempt to pay wages with Portland clearing house paper failed. The dispute centers on wage money due and the demand for cash payment.
Victoria B C on November 28 reports the government will appeal Judge Clement’s ruling that questioned the legality of all British Columbia divorces directly to the Privy Council, skipping the full court and the supreme court. Washington D C reports Harry C Randall named regular rural carrier and Henry B Randall destitute carrier on Mount Vernon route 4.
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