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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1907
Page
8
After weeks of quiet, a gang dubbed the Japanese colony burglars struck again at R. Okasawa’s home on Jackson Street. The raid yielded coins and valuables but focused on a thorough room search, matching prior professional attacks. Previously, a violent spree ended with K. Tange’s murder and To Arikada’s wounding at Osake Bourne.
Deaf and mute daughter of Dee W. Martin asks police for help finding her cattle dealer father who left Mason, Texas four years ago. Mrs. J Cartinaz of Austin cares for the girl and says Martin cannot read or write. she wants him to read the letter to his daughter.
Crown Prince Frederick William has joined the Prussian interior ministry as a civil servant to study civil government. His year long program, approved by the Kaiser, will include daily work from nine to six, with later tutoring and department chiefs.
Washington reports U S bound delegates for Robert La Follette may fail to win seating at the Republican national convention. Wisconsin primary law calls for delegate election by primary vote but the national committee is not bound by it and will likely seat delegates chosen by the old state machine. Three years ago the committee rejected La Follette delegates.
An ordinance to direct drawing plans and specifications for a city asphalt plant was introduced by council member Mullen. He cited a $49,000 tax levy to fund the plant and said he would push for construction promptly.
Crowds gather at the public market as Catawba grapes and Wolf River apples head a long price list. Items include squabs at 26 cents, tomatoes 25 cents per basket, live hens 20 cents per pound, and peaches noted as "No hes peaches" among numerous fruits and vegetables with varied per unit and per box rates.
The city council voted last night to pass the new fuel ordinance over the mayor's veto. The recommending committee urged amendments reflecting several mayoral suggestions.
Crosby Tugboat Company, based in Seattle with headquarters at the port, was taken over by C. W. Wiley of Moston Towboat and associates. The fleet, including Blanche, Harold Griffin, and Alice, sold for about 70090 dollars. Most tugs will remain in Seattle. Blanche had previously served as a Tacoma passenger craft.
The pamphlet from the office of the public printer at Olympia presents full general laws and constitutional provisions affecting railroads. It includes a comparative synopsis of railroad laws from other states for reference.
A petition for the appointment of Elmer B. Todd to succeed P C Sullivan as United States district attorney has been forwarded to Washington with Senator Piesa's endorsement. The appointment awaits President Roosevelt's return from a hunting trip.
The Fourteenth Ward Republican club sent a large floral horse shoe to the council chambers last night for Ferdinand Schmitz the ward's new member. Zhinden presented the piece and Hi Gill delivered a brief presentation speech.
R Harding reports to police that on October 10 a trunk en route from the depot to 816 Tenth Ave was looted. A watch fountain pen and umbrella were taken after the trunk was unlocked by the thief.
The Seattle Esperanto society held an election last night naming John F. Riehl as president Eugene Way as vice president W. G. Adama as secretary and J. R. Hager as treasurer for the language promotion group.
A large force labors to reconstruct the east counter weight on Queen Anne Hill. The project will take sixty days to finish. In the interim, Fast Queen Anne service is routed via the Cedar at Inc, which has been recently completed.
The Seattle branch of the Goodyear Raincoat Co at First and Madison promotes Ladies Cravenette Raincoats in new reliable goods offered at special low prices. The brief ad emphasizes quality and value for rainy season needs.
In Frisco on October 15 the nonpartisan campaign argues for good government and union support. P. H. McCarthy union labor candidate and Dan Ryan Republican candidate spoke to large crowds. McCarthy warned against Taylor aiding capitalists while Ryan claimed McCarthy’s win would stall industry and Taylor’s victory would bring industrial strife.
Baggagemen from Harrriman lines across the west gather in Portland Oregon to discuss baggage handling improvements. Attendees include W. W. Monroe from Houston B. B. Carson of San Francisco A Traynor of Omaha George L Alley of Salt Lake City T C Davidson of Los Angeles and P J Collins of Portland.
Vancouver news from October 16 describes a rich placer find on a Findlay River branch. Charles Perry led a party surveying the overland Dawson to Edmonton route all summer and displaying coarse gold nuggets. Prospects in that remote area are few.
Jorjen H. Christensen of Concord California seeks help locating his wife who left with a man named Harry Burbank. He asks police to locate her and gives no reason for the desertion in a letter to Chief Wappenstein.
Los Angeles October revelation states Attorney T. J. Norton chief counsel for the Santa Fe in Los Angeles and head of the Chicago law office may be prosecuted by the United States for alleged violation of the interstate commerce act. He is accused of giving a pass to an agent not an employer to obtain records at Nelson Arizona. United States District Attorney Lawlor made the announcement amid consternation in Santa Fe legal camp.
Washington agents from the general land office are quietly probing alleged fraudulent entries on government lands in the Imperial district. Officials report no local progress yet, while investigations continue to unfold.
The Retail Grocers' Food Show opened at the old armory last night with strong attendance. The display is pronounced equal to that recently held by the Central Labor Council.
Several boxes of underwear were stolen from the BK store on Washington Street yesterday. The items were taken through an outside window, and police are reviewing surveillance footage for leads.
A fire at a jewelry store and nearby shops on Spring street caused about 6000 in damage and nearly sparked a panic at the Orpheum theater. One actress steadied the crowd by telling funny stories as smoke forced a rapid exit, and many were not injured.
A Los Angeles report says a $6,000 jewelry robbery was revealed after an ad offering a $500 reward for the return of items missing from KE R Kellam’s Santa Monica residence on September 26. The Kellams, prominent in Pasadena and Los Angeles society, were away the night of the burglary and a window was forced to enter the home.
Geo McCormick a former Dominion parliament member and wealthy lumberman died today in Vancouver British Columbia. He was known for his business influence and political career. Local officials confirmed the death and prepared tributes for the longtime community figure.
The trans Atlantic wireless system will be in operation before week’s end. Messages have passed between Cape Breton and Ireland and Marconi says commercial business will start immediately. Press rate is one half cent per word, instead of cable charges.
Property owners on Western Avenue propose widening and regrading the avenue between Dennyway and Pike Street. Details of the improvement will be first considered with the city engineer.
Sugar prices advanced 10c per 100 pounds across all grades this morning, following a 10c rise on Saturday. Friday granulated sugar was quoted at $5.55 per 100 pounds, and this morning the price stands higher.
Mayor Moore invites the city council to join a tour of inspection of the fire engine stations. The move follows claims by Firemen Bayne and Kinney for pay during illness contracted in the stations.
Several Seattle individual tug owners plan to organize a company to protect their interests at Wilcott bay port and possibly across Puget Sound. They say only a combine can survive as single operators fade amid larger firms. Likely members include Estella Union Lady Lake Violet and other gasoline tugs.
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