04 Oct 1907
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1907
Page
1
In a complex divorce filing, Cyrus P Copeland seeks dissolution after desertion and alleges the wife faced neglect and funds misused. Mrs Copeland Stereld counters, seeking support and property rights, while details reference long marriage, daughters, and a notable court witness in a high-profile murder case.
Kilbourn proprietor of the Se was arrested this morning on a complaint by Labor Charles F. Hubbard accusing violations of pro labor laws forbidding female workers to toil ten hours continuously. Kilbourn was brought into Judge Gordon's court by Constable Jim.
United Press dispatch from York reports the Cunard steamer Umbria damaged in a recent Atlantic storm. The Cedric, which arrived, relayed that an enormous sea swept over the Umbria within the wireless zone, carrying away parts of the vessel and leaving the ship in serious danger.
Police stopped a vehicle when officers found a horse in pain with a torn shoulder after an attempted driving incident. George Hover, a grade foreman, was arrested on cruelty to animals charges amid unclear orders during the confrontation.
Witnesses describe a hurried exodus from a barn on a hill as a lone man in peculiar attire moves swiftly. Police fear a potential crime but hesitate to declare danger amid the chaotic scene and public anxiety.
In a wartime dispatch the report states Wele Sam is to wire coal for the naval coaling station at or man. Ralph John Macken departs for the war and will embark Sherman next Saturday.
Police investigate a report about a missing girl near Dex Laguitins in Mortensen. A resident filed the complaint prompting authorities to search the vicinity and question witnesses.
A fragmented report links a woman to a theft at the New Huston Hotel. The incident involved two pillows and an officer named Applequint Whigue, with patrol records suggesting a connection to the case.
Fragmentary OCR notes show an open house event at Willamette High with unclear date. Text references Brenden and 1400 likely an address or room number but details are unreadable. The item appears to be a school notice or schedule fragment lacking full facts.
Readable parts show an action involving Mage boomein and Hago. No clear date or place. entities are uncertain. Unable to determine full event or outcome from the damaged OCR fragment.
About 260 farmers met at Johnson's hall in Bellevue to condemn Western avenues commission merchants and to launch steps toward a public market in the Lehigh and Madrona districts. A follow up meeting is planned for next Thursday night to finish plans.
A light Northern Pacific passenger locomotive No. 287 left the track just south of the King Street passenger station after arriving at seven yesterday morning. The mishap occurred due to work on the track, and the engine was six hours in being replaced.
The Lincoln High School construction will not be ready for occupancy for an extended period and pupil transfers are delayed accordingly.
In Noblesville Indiana on October 4, James Henley killed Mary McClintock’s father and her brother during a quarrel over eloping with McClintock. Henley was arrested and brought to Indianapolis to prevent a lynching.
W H C Parker of Hubbard was arrested and tried before Justice Phillip Peterson for striking Will Simon, a boy under age. The offense was found without cause and Parker was fined $10 plus costs. Sam Muth was the arresting officer.
Police booked M Magugno at headquarters after alleged refusal to remove garbage from the residence of former Police Jue Ralph Simon. He was released on $10 bail to appear in police court for trial.
Fragmentary notice cites Lucey Harrigan and others in a contested marriage ground. Text mentions a wedding date September 20, 190% but lacks complete names, places, and official actions.
The Star reports an aid drive for Mrs May Kemig and her three destitute children after a fire. Capt John Boyle of Engine House No 1 contributed 10 dollars and readers are urged to donate, with total receipts listed up to noon today.
After a long trip from St. Paul to Seattle to find her husband, Mrs. seeks him but he has made no effort to locate her. Officials report she remains unable to locate him and is continuing efforts to reunite.
Surveyor General John Daly of Oregon was found dead with a broken neck at the foot of stairs in the Belling-Hirweh building Portland. Daly had been ill for a week and is believed to have attempted the stairs while weak. He was appointed in 1908 and supported Senator Fulton during his U S Senate fight. Daly’s daughter married in Seattle.
Six year old Walter Mullen son of H FB Mullen of 1012 Pine Street died after a fall from a tricycle on Howell Street morning. FP W Griffith found him on the pavement and carried him to Mrs. Fannie Fosdick’s home at 1902 East Street. Dr Gow pronounced him dead.
A mob last night shattered church windows at Ninth Ave and Stewart St during a pastor Martin Larson lecture on Europe. Stones bricks and dirt were hurled. one woman was struck in the forehead but not seriously hurt. Rev Larson and police reported the incident this morning and vow investigation.
In Bellingham a source claims outlaw Bill Miner who once seized 70000 in government securities from a Canadian Pacific train on September 9, 1904 plans further robberies. He reportedly pledged not to strike CP trains again, but investigators footnote possible renewed activity and local chatter.
Arvald Zbinden councilman from the Sixth ward fell ill at his home 2219 Fourth Ave with what is feared to be appendicitis. He was very ill yesterday and tested more easily today as he receives care at home.
Wm D Beslow pleaded guilty to embezzlement after six days of denial and was sentenced to one year in the county jail in the superior court. He is the father of nine children and that fact reportedly influenced the lighter sentence.
Oct 4 report: W. Peppard, a Beantle traveling man, cashed seven $460 checks at Seattle merchants drawn on his home town. he allegedly aimed to marry a Bellingham society girl and claimed kinship to Jamon A. Moore of Beattie. He fled the city days ago. no listing for W C Peppard in the local directory.
The Port Blakeley Mill company and the Detroit Trust company sue eight insurers in superior court for losses from the Blakeley mill fire on April 22, 1907. The defendants include London Assurance, Continental Assurance, Michigan Fire & Marine, National Fire, Commercial Union, Law Union & Crown, and Sun Insurance offices with listed claims ranging from about 1,663 to 17,793 dollars.
Incoherent OCR text references a long session ending with adjournment and mentions city officials including a street superintendent and the engineer. It contains garbled names and phrases, making precise details unclear.
Beattie faces a unique hurdle as mayoral candidate Hickman Moore receives $3,500 monthly while his supporters must stamp his lengthy name 16,000 times per month. The article notes the exhausting task of signing the name and traces the mayor’s nickname changes from Wim to Wm to Bill, reflecting Kentucky roots and tradition.
Alleging Kiaife Parsons kept an untidy home and deserted her husband and two children ages one and five after twelve years of marriage in California, KB Parsons sues in superior court for divorce and custody of Roth and Pearl.
Fred Welch sues Frances Welch for divorce in superior court claiming she deserted him and their child Jeanette to run away with a soldier named Hawkins of the Tenth Infantry. The couple married July 2, 1903 and had one child. Welch seeks possession of the child.
An outsider group at the state university clashed with Seattle high school faction during a meeting in Seneca Hall yesterday. The Reston faction announced plans to rent a hall for a private meeting regardless.
A man calling himself John Willson cashed a bogus $15 check at the California hotel bar near Fourth and Main while proprietor M. C. Collins was at the bank attempting to cash a similar earlier check.
Last month city passenger receipts reached a record $575000, up $100000 from a year earlier. Officials attribute the rise to low round trip rates to the east and the resulting higher travel demand.
A brief wireless telegram from Sitka, sent by United Press, notes the Marconi station at Vallejo confirms a message from the western stations along the coast. The report describes the link as in good condition and the coastal wireless network operating as expected.
The hearing of the case against Helen Rice Burleigh charged with practicing clairvoyance was postponed this morning until next week on the defendant's request.
The Great Northern railway yesterday received official notice of a state order issued by the state railway commission. The order goes into effect twenty days after service upon the affected companies.
Washington high school's coach Lewis reveals the starting lineup for Saturday at the university. Presley at center Rogge Gillia Burke Mullen Burke MacKay Westover Jay Smith Gepner MacKay Burke lead the backfield and line. Lincoln school first team versus Bellingham tomorrow with av weight around 158.
After seven weeks of hard work C. & Gleason code commissioner and Wutldi Inspector Place announce the building order for the theater Pyorem is nearly done. The gar and stable sections will be completed today and tomorrow.
An inquest into the death of Mia Jane Hathaway a four year old girl from Ognawele Lil Monmouth Illinois heard testimony suggesting the mother tried to shield her by alleging the child’s death was accidental The case centered on a tramp accused of causing the fire that killed the child and the testimony focused on whether the mother lied to protect herself
A September bakery and restaurant report shows a total of 168 five hundred items produced, with figures indicating production across Pag Bo and related operations.
At Baker City Oregon a 6000 strong crowd gathered as the body of Harvey Brown was laid to rest. Detectives shadowed two suspected hitmen in the First Methodist church while authorities pursued leads suggesting ties to the Western Federation of Miners. Mrs. Brown, in frail health, told a reporter she fears speaking would endanger others, including her family.
A mob near Danville Washington drove back 10 Hindu workers who had crossed from Canada. Stones were thrown and shots fired at their cabin, three Hindus struck but not seriously injured. The Orientale workers crossed back into Canada to end the incident.
Washington reports that Admiral Evans has been vindicated after criticism over plane plans for naval aviation. Secretary Metcalf said the board overstepped in giving Evans orders, praising him as an unmatched fighter and noting ships will not stay in the Atlantic for more than two months.
The time for Count Bon de Castellane to appeal has passed and Mme Anna Gould's divorce decree is now absolute She has also settled creditors claims out of court against both herself and the count.
Arthur Cavill, the famed Australian swimmer, crossed the Golden Gate in one hour eighteen minutes setting a record for the route. He landed at the wharf east of West Point and appeared unfazed by the long swim.
Mrs. Belle Waymiere and EB. 8. Radding were held to the grand jury in bonds of 500 dollars each for conspiracy to blackmail Mayor Lane. Judge Cameron of the municipal court presided.
George Hanson 26 vice president of Caucasian Printing in Shreveport was found dead under a band stand on Douglas Island. He had been killed with a heavy railroad wrench and his watch and money were missing.
A message from Elk City reports a cyclone devastating Poarch near Elk City. The post office is destroyed and nearly every house wrecked with no injuries reported.
United Press reports Claude F. Perry a coast artillery soldier at Fort Hamilton and his wife Elizabeth were found dead in their Brookville apartment. A note suggested marital strain and a personal crisis prompted the killings before Perry died.
Lexington report states Mrs. Julia Gentry arrested on a bench warrant charging subornation of witnesses in the Caleb Powers case. Bond set at $1000. she could not furnish it and likely will be taken to Frankfort for commitment. The arrest stirred local attention as Mrs. Gentry is described as highly connected.
Edward Inders, 26, a new helper at Bolcom mill in Ballard, died after being crushed between an elevator beam and the ceiling while trying to swing onto a rising elevator. He had only two weeks on the job and was boarding at 6431 Pallard Ave. Coroner Carroll and deputy Mayfield were notified. a full inquest seems unlikely.
In an improvised speech en route to Cairo yesterday the president reiterated his determination to refuse a third term. He pledged to work for inland waterways improvement with all his heart during the brief remainder of his term, repeating the lines several times.
Government land fraud prosecutions against Henry Pimond and Frederick Hyde of San Francisco suffer postponement as the District of Columbia court delays trial. The muddled notice mentions irregular proceedings and unnamed witnesses, with unclear dates and locations.
Henry Craemer of King County seeks a pardon after being found guilty of murdering Mrs. Miller and a baby in Seattle years ago and sentenced to life. The appeal follows a fire incident reporting an insurance amount of 221000 dollars.
Secretary of War William H. Taft and party reached Kyoto by train signaling aerial bomb salvos. They then went to Kobe where the Minnesota set sail at midnight for Nagasaki and Manila.
Etta Avera and Edwin Yvert faced a marriage denial in Wollingham due to being first cousins, with the Weddis prepared and the ruling noted under state law. The Tacoma region references discuss railroad power systems and electrification plans in a separate note.
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