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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1907
Page
1
Judge Whiton overruled defense motions as Senator Borah testified in a dramatic session. Attorney Hawley argued no direct conspiracy linking Borah, while Prosecutor Bush urged a full jury instruction. Spectators reacted as Borah spoke, signaling a tense courtroom atmosphere.
Former Sen ton mayor Eugene Schmitz faces transport to Nome for extortion while his mother, living in a modest home, contrasts with his convic t personality. The old public works board and its sureties pay 83.75 in costs for injuries from a defective sidewalk. Steamship President departs Nome for Nome with 79 passengers and a full cargo.
Baist a six year old boy died Monday night from poisoning after parents gave headache powder to his son identified as BP and Mrs Ralph Bulet of Raw. Wu fell ill Monday and a physician was called. parente gave him a remedy but the poisoning proved fatal. Dr Carroll ruled no blame on parents, calling it an accidental death pending a coroner’s permit to ship the body to Centralia where the family lived recently.
Secretary C. B. Yandell of the Chamber of Commerce was presented yesterday afternoon with a silver after dinner coffee set as a gift from 80 chamber members forming the business men's excursion to Eastern Washington.
Immigration officials report that over 1,600 Japanese crossed the boundary into the United States via Vancouver after the race rota, in what officials call illegal entries.
Fred Rhinehardt, one of the victims of the Keystone canyon riot linked to the Alaska Home railway and the Gugrenheima, has died. Authorities plan murder charges against those responsible as Gov. Hoggatt arrives. otherwise conditions remain quiet in Valdez.
Truman McComb, father of Mrs. Agnes Covington who was murdered, arrived in Seattle to aid police in identifying Covington and Barileon. He had learned of the marriage only from newspaper reports and plans to devote all time to the case. A dead man found near Green River was initially linked to the crime but identified as a traveling peddler. Telegrams to Catalia and Valdes report Covington was known to Valdes and that the men were not on the Santa Clara.
City Water Katzenjamme Castie is delivered today by boys Indrab employed by George M. Stewart, marking a name change for a local ball.
By United Press SL Tex Oct 2 reports another slide at the Mexican Central quarry heat trapping workers. Nineteen eleven fatally injured dead have taken out with many buried alive and no word on others.
Alki Republican councilman candidate Ferdinand Schmitz declines to pledge on liquor policy. He says no promises to the Municipal League or any faction, prompting expectations of MacMahon gains as the ward campaign nears.
In Seattle the Republican search for a mayor candidate continues as former Governor John H. McGraw rejects a bid. Mayor William H. Moore's plans remain unclear though party leaders weigh prospects. Rumors swirl about a Republican nominee facing Moore amid a city split over liquor and reform.
From the Great Lakes to the Pacific Coast newspaper publishers prepare to file suit with the railway commission to nullify an arbitrary 100 to 200 percent railway rate increase by Canadian Pacific. The case will be carried to Parliament.
Mrs Wm Ready yesterday purchased the lease and furnishings of the Hotel Helen located at 1515 Belmont Avenue. The deal includes the business assets and ongoing operation of the hotel.
Arthur Cain, a Moran shipyard machinist, is to sue The Times for 5000 claiming publication of two September 25 photographs as Frank Covington damaged his character. The Star notes the pictures were not of Covington, stating Cain seeks redress for unauthorized use and reputational harm.
Seattle clearings today total 2 246 963 46 with balances 603 383 42 Tacoma clearings 812 029 00 with balance 129 069 00 Portland clearings 1 253 928 00 with balance 119 812 00
J P Seller received judgment for $100 against the city of Seattle for injuries from a defective sidewalk on Fifthay. The suit sought $4,000 in damages.
Lincoln Neb October 2 Rev Wilbert Ferguson ex pastor formerly of Los Angeles says he will sue for 25000 for defamation of character He will deny charges of intimacy with Mrs Croas and pursue suit against alleged defamers
Helena Johnson sues Frank Johnson for divorce claiming lack of support. She seeks assignment of four lots and a house in Hillman's Lake Front addition as her separate property. The case involves a libel for damages in a U S court over losses of baggage by passengers after a submerged ice incident near Nome last June.
Henry C. Frick, Pittsburgh steel magnate, pays $100000 for box No. 19 at the Metropolitan Opera House New York. It marks the highest sum ever paid for a single box.
In San Francisco on October 2, a court heard the United Railroads case with Miss Ruef, A Ruef's sister, testifying as a stenographer. The trial covered railroad books, cash transfers, and franchise documents while Heney pressed directors' attendance and financial entries.
ER A Springer a Nebraska sailor was dragged by a companion but recovered from fumes and fought off his would be robber. He beat the assailant with only the loss of his watch and reported the incident to police.
Attorney General Jackson seeks permission to sue Western Union and Postal Telegraph to cancel their charters in New York. He alleges they agreed to fix message rates within the state, aiming to remove the firms from business locally.
Labor Commissioner Charles Hubbard will begin an investigation into the Seattle Electric Company tender practices at Seattle City Hall, with public hearings to follow. City officials and the board of public works coordinate the inquiry as part of state law, while prosecutors note the deadly risks of the fenders in use.
Taft party heads from Tokyo to Kyoto as Japanese press splits over Secretary Taft remarks on Philippines sales. Some say the mikado wants the islands while others claim he could have them if he desires. Taft tours the imperial palace museum and meets the emperor and crown prince. J A Loch sails Sunday for Toledo to attend an international bartender convention as a delegate.
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