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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1907
Page
5
Northwest workers press for a seven cent hourly rise for switchmen, after a four cent increase last year. Current day shift rate is 42 cents for switchmen and 36 for foremen, with night shift at 34 for switchmen and 37 for foremen, prompting a potential labor action if demands are not met.
United Press reports Martin efforts in London to locate Helen the daughter of Mrs Samuel Clark and Sam Bogelish, believed connected to William J. Fann of New York. Mrs Clark reportedly arrived in Paris. details of their whereabouts remain unknown.
Oct 15 United Press report notes Kemp V Biglow the clerk who mailed dynamite packages to Governor Henry A and others was arraigned before United Commissioner Hincsale for hearing on the charges. Biglow's father accompanied him to court and expressed the belief his son is insane. The Seattle hearing referenced other cases and local political notes including Townsend mayoral race and a bank closure with assets near 490 000 dollars.
Chicago Oct 1 The will of the late Nelson Morris filed for probate estimates the estate at more than 20 million dollars. Personal property exceeds 18 million with the balance in real estate.
The United States circuit court of appeals handed down several decisions. The Bunker Hill and Sullivan Mining & Concentrating Company versus James L. Safford of Idaho had the judgment reversed and the case remanded, with decision written by Judge Betts. St Paul Fire & Marine Insurance Company versus the Pacific Cold Storage Company decree affirmed. Puget Sound Navigation Company versus Mary R R Lavendar of Everett Washington judgment reversed with costs to the plaintiff.
Seattle star pitcher Paddy Welch wed Jessie E. James of Seattle in Tacoma court proceedings sanctioned by Judge Link. The couple concealed details during the ceremony as Welch entered into a life contract with his bride.
The Pettibone trial for alleged complicity in ex-Governor Steunenberg's assassination was continued by Judge Wood to October 28 due to the defendant's illness. The proceedings were adjourned this morning on the judge's own motion.
An agriculturalist from a neighboring county appeared at the marriage license window seeking state approval after being dissatisfied with his county license. He quipped that he would marry but not have shooting in the family, highlighting a humorous clash over permissions.
In a case from Berlin, Hall formerly of Washington is condemned for the murder of F Molitor, mother in law. The supreme court refused him an appeal, leaving the fate to potential Kaiser intervention. Date reported October 16.
Maj Auguste P. Macksom, inspector general of the department of the Columbia, reviewed the soldiers at Fort Lawton this morning and examined all government property on the reservation.
After visiting nearly all European countries and the Philippines, W. L. Watson and A. M. Green have returned to Seattle. They are stopping with Geo. B. Green, a brother of one of the travelers, at Direen Lake.
A notice seeks Mrs J W Dalrymple missing from 903 percent L street or avenue. Police request information about her whereabouts and physical description, urging anyone with knowledge to contact authorities promptly.
A note from t. Sacramento Gal asks authorities to locate her aunt Mrs. Rone Alnon who is believed to be living in the city at present.
An ordinance introduced last week authorizes the park board to condemn the right of way for the Green Lake boulevard around Green Lake. The measure names officials and outlines the authority to proceed with eminent domain for the project.
South Park residents push for First no 8 extension from Georgetown north limits through Oxbow to the suburb. The South Park improvement club met enthusiastically and formed a committee to urge City Board member Thomson to advance the extension.
A new ordinance last night appropriated 1200 to complete the fountain and statue project at the triangle formed by Dennyway and Cedar. The action provides the remaining funds to finish the memorial features at the site.
Full ratification followed by the council last night of the board of public works actions before the state land commission. The measure approves preference purchases of Lake Union shore lands.
The Ladies' Musical Club chorus meeting set for November 2 at Johnston Company recital hall is relocated to Exon's hall due to delay in completing Johnston's recital hall.
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