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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1907

Page

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Barn Full Of Supposed Loot Found In Investigation

Police report a large barn packed with trunks furniture and goods believed stolen from various owners. Officers led by Rev. Peter Orloff examined the Dean street site and uncovered crates cases and duffel bags containing grips trunks and household items with few identifying marks remaining. The haul covers hundreds to thousands of dollars and the search will continue to identify rightful owners as dragged property is moved to police headquarters.

Opin Henry Young Peter Orloff Clark and Humane Dean St Rainier Houle Grip Arthur Beaumont Frye Stewart-Piper Supply Globe Building

Fowler to Address Socialists at Labor Temple

Fowler former secretary of the Japanese Exclusion League currently staying in Steilacoom has parole from asylum authorities. He plans to address the Socialists tomorrow night at the Labor Temple and is expected to justify actions that led to his commitment to the insane asylum by a Bellingham judge.

Fowler Japanese Exclusion League Io St Youngstown Eylum Labor Temple Bellingham

Dead Man's Body Under Threatened Injunction Demand

United Press reports a threatened injunction to secure the body of a late Los Angeles former mayor. A dispute between his family and Mrs. Bryson over burial arrangements led to claims the body would be buried quietly or moved between undertakers Orr Edwards and Hresee Brothers. Relatives deny trouble while others assert papers for the injunction were not filed.

United Press SB. Cal Los Bryson Rome Bartal Orr Fryson Hresee Brothers Orr & Edwards

George and Sailty Charged with Larceny Heads to Walla Walla

Two men were sentenced this morning by Judge Morris to six to fourteen years at Walla Walla labor for larceny. The defendants identified as Sailty and George faced the court as details of the case were presented.

George Sailty Morris Walla Walla

Organize for Jones League Formed in Oriental Building

Friends of Representative Wesley JL Jones meet at 8 this evening in the Oriental building to form a Jones league and promote Mr Jones candidacy for the United States senate.

Wesley JL. Jones Oriental Building Jones League Jones United States Senate

Bank Clearings Report From Seattle and Portland

Bank clearings reported for Seattle total 2 484 072 21 with Tacoma 771 070 and Portland 1 452 786. Balances listed as 69 098 8 4 for Seattle and 146 233 for Portland.

Seattle Tacoma

Magills may face acquittal as defense predicts

Prienda of the Magills forecast an early acquittal after nine state witnesses failed to establish criminal circumstances. If the state does not present stronger evidence, the defense may urge the judge to instruct the jury to acquit.

United Press Decatur Prienda The Magills Defnse

Thousands of Harriman Agencies Ordered to Cut Costs

United Press reports President E H Harriman ordered all roads under his control to reduce expenses, halt new work, and retrench across departments. The move covers 12 western states and Mexico, with possible thousands of job cuts and wage savings, while denying widespread layoffs.

Harriman San Francisco Southern Pacific E. H. Harriman Republic of Mexico Middle West Atlantic Seaboard Pacific Mail Galveston New Orleans New York BE. H. Harriman Southern Pacific Railway Company Mr. Harriman

Health Department Turmoil Ends as New Board Likely

Mayor Moore dissolves the health board after criticizing its failures and prepares to appoint a new panel. Dr Janson will stay on, Dr Bourne is named as a likely successor to Health Officer Calhoun, with council to authorize pay and facility fixes ahead of Monday's meeting.

War Janson Calhoun City Council Health Board Health Department Moore Janson Dr. Janson Buckley Crookall Crichton Sawyer Board of Public Works Bourne Harrison Philippines William McKinley Eurgeon Spain Philippine Islands Luke B. Wright The Bourns Michigan Georgia

Ready to Leave Norfolk for Pacific Cruise

Norfolk date notes Washington and Tennessee ready to depart this afternoon as fleet ships prepare for a Pacific cruise.

United Press Norfolk Washington Tennessee Pacific

Santa Fe Line Guilty on 66 Counts

A federal grand jury found the Santa Fe railway system guilty on 66 counts in Los Angeles. Judge Well will issue a declaratory ruling the next day. The maximum fine is estimated at 250000, with a minimum of 46.

United Press Los Angeles Ta Fe Well

Daring Hold-Up At Salt Lake City Hotel

A bold early morning hotel hold-up in Salt Lake City left patrons shaken. An armed highwayman entered the barroom, ordered cash from the register, and fled as a pursuing patrol exchanged shots, the robber escaping after a brief gunfight.

United Press Salt Lake City Utah Salt Lake Robri

Ferdinand Schmitz Declared Elected to Fourteenth Ward Council

Ferdinand Schmitz of Alki Point is declared by the city council to be a regularly elected councilman for the Fourteenth ward. He will take his seat at Monday's session and join several important committees immediately.

Ferdinand Schmitz Alki Point Schmitz

Progressive Thought Club Plans Special Meeting

A special meeting of the Progressive Thought club will be held at 1420 Second Ave next Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. J Golville of London England will speak.

Progressive Thought Club J. Golville London England

Socialist Leader Guilty in Rainier Club Fray

Leipsic October 12 Karl Lebknecht socialist leader found guilty and sentenced to 18 months at military fortress for spreading socialism to soldiers via pamphlet Curses of Militarians. Rainier club in Seattle embroiled in political intrigue surrounding railroad influence and Harriman aligned faction led by Sam Hill son in law of Jim Hill.

United Press Leipsic Karl Lebknecht Seattle Sam Hill J. D. Farrell Harriman Rainier Club Charley Chamberlain George H. Walker Jim Hill Great Northern Hill Washington Hervey Lindley Sacramento

Presbyterian ministers hit by Reynolds bank failure in Alaska

Star Special Service reports that Presbyterian ministers across Massachusetts face hardship from the Reynolds bank collapse at Valdex Alaska and the halted Alaska Home railway project. Ex Gov Brady mobilized ministers to support Reynolda Development as mines had earlier yielded returns, but the latest venture allegedly failed, risking many clergy in poverty if the bank cannot be saved.

Boston Mass Rcores Reynolds Bank Valdex Alaska Alaska Home Railway Brady Reynolda Development Company

Taft Arrives in Hong Kong on Minnesota

Secretary Taft reached Hong Kong at 1 AM aboard the Minnesota and went ashore at 10 AM. He and his party attended a consulate reception and planned to depart for Manila that night aboard the transport McCllellan.

Hong Kong Taft Minnesota Manila McCiellan

Tragic killing and suicide in Havre hotel office

Roy Reed of Portland shot and killed his wife Sylva Reed in the Hotel Havre office then killed himself. The couple had been married ten years with divorce proceedings filed by Mrs Reed after a year of strained relations.

Helena Havre Roy Reed Portland Sylva Reed Roy

Widow Cath erine Langdon Dies After Husband's Death

Mrs. Cath erine Langdon aged 83 of Juanita died yesterday after unable to bear her husband's passing. Roland Langdon, her husband, died a month ago at 88. They were Bothell settlement pioneers, living in Juanita in recent years. Her remains will be buried beside his in Bothell family plot Sunday at noon.

Catherine Langdon Juanita Roland Langdon Bothell

Harriman Suit Postponed to November Fourteenth

The government suit to compel E. H. W. Harriman and Otto Kuhn of Kuhn Loeb and Company to answer Interstate Commerce Commission questions about the Union Pacific purchase of Haines Central stock through Kuhn Loeb has been postponed to November 14.

New York BE. H W. Marriman Otto Kuhn Kuban, Loeb & Company Interstate Commerce Commission Hainess Central Union Pacific Kuhn, Loeb & Co

Emperor Joseph's Condition Worsens in Vienna

Emperor Joseph's health deteriorated at noon after an improvement in the morning. Officials say if he dies the crown would pass to Archduke Francis Ferdinand, with the public awaiting official confirmation.

Vienna Joseph Archduke Francis Ferdinand

Miner Sues Beattie Electric Co for $80000 Damages

Milton H. Miner sues Beattie Electric Co for $80000 alleging a Broadway car on April Sth jolted suddenly while he stepped to alight, causing a fall that paralyzed his left arm for life. The suit seeks compensation for permanent injury and loss of use.

Beattie Electric Co Milton H. Miner Broadway

Steamer Cypress Foundered in Lake Superior Storm

A Grand Marais dispatch says the steamer Cypress, 440 feet long and 7,400 tons, foundered near Deer Park, Lake Superior. Twenty three sailors are missing. one survivor washed ashore on a life raft in serious condition. Lifesaving crews search beaches as Washington reports three bodies recovered and twenty-two lost. The vessel, owned by Lackawanna Steamship Co, had just left Cleveland with a cargo of fron o.

Detroit Mich Grand Marias Cypress Lake Superior Deer Park Lackawanna Steamship Company Cleveland Washington Cys Press Seco

Cubs Beat Tigers In Windy Detroit Game

Chicago defeated Detroit 11 to 0 in a windy October Detroit game as 9 000 fans braved snow threats. Cubs captain Hub Chance was injured yesterday and out today, while manager Jennings remained optimistic about the series. Batteries Mullin Schmidt for Detroit and Brown Kling for Chicago.

United Press Detroit Mich Tigers Cubs Jennings Mullin Schmidt Chicago Brown Kling

Arcade fire destroys major San Jose dry goods store

The Arcade on First Street in San Jose burned last night, totalling about 400000 in damage with insurance partial. Fire lasted two hours after 10 o clock, threatening the block between San Fernando and Santa Clara, while firefighters kept flames from spreading. Smoke and water damaged St Josephs parish school on San Fernando Street.

United Press San Jose Cal Arcade First St San Fernando Santa Clara Ay St. Joseph’s Church San Fernando St

Burke May Seek Appeal Over Tug License Revocation

Capt Mike Burke of the tug Holyoke left Port Townsend for Seattle to consult tug owners about appealing the 30 day license revocation. He towed the bark Hecla near Duncan Rock when his tow struck the rock, injuring the hull. Steamboat men claim currents and Hecla crew negligence were primary causes.

Star Port Townsend Wash Mike Burke Holyoke Seattle Board of Marine Burke Duncan Rock Straits

Refusal to Comment as Appeal May Follow Decision

The subject declined to make a statement today but indicated an appeal could be pursued from the ruling. No further details were provided as legal steps were hinted rather than disclosed.

Supreme Court Reverses Damages Over Child’s Death

The supreme court yesterday reversed a superior court verdict granting Joseph E B Vinnette $600 for the death of his child killed by a Northern Pacific switch engine in Seattle yards. The court ruled the child was a trespasser and its parents are to blame for the accident.

Supreme Court Superior Court Joseph EB. Vinnette N. P Seattle

Convictions for Tampering with a Witness in Robbery Case

In Walla Walla on October 12 0 Charles Prather and Willian Griggs were convicted in the superior court for tampering with a witness. They attempted to persuade a man to leave town to prevent him from testifying in a robbery case.

Walla Walla Charles Prather Willian Griggs

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