16 Oct 1907
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1907
Page
1
The explosion at a grinding mill in Indiana left multiple dead and many injured. Ground littered with limbs, homes destroyed, and a militia ordered to remain as rescue and relief efforts proceed. A hot box caused the blast, with investigators reviewing the scene and Governor Hanley ordering an inspection.
Alfred Dupont vice president of Du Pont Powder Company and his wife Alicia Maddox learned of the Fonanet disaster today. The couple, married recently to his second cousin, had planned a honeymoon by auto but now face uncertain plans amid the unfolding news.
A man sues for five thousand forty dollars seeking damages for an incident near the Union and Saloon at Third Avenue. The case involves robbery in a hotel, an arrest on a trunk theft, and a $15 bill alleged by the landlady of the Per son hotel. Convicted, he faces a possible jail term unless a $199 fine is paid.
Simon Munch a noble scion once jailed for years in San Francisco and Marin county records faulty led to habeas corpus relief. Vetsera, educated and multilingual, says he was the royal family’s black sheep who fled school limits to escape a grind.
Bank clearings and balances reported for Seattle Tacoma and Portland. Seattle clearings shown as 91,906,704.66 with balance 861,164.72 Tacoma figures indicate 862,620.00 in clearings and 141.00 balance Portland shows unclear figures but states clearings and balance numbers including 133,362.00.
T. J. Le beau, awaiting trial on a felony complaint, skipped a $1,500 bail and was arrested in Butte Montana. Extradition papers were granted by the governor to return him to the local court's jurisdiction.
Mrs Elizabeth Gam tole Charles went to 1109 Howell St and found her sister in law Mrs Goettelcheeks hanging in a closet. Jealousy is named as the motive by the husband piano player Goettelbeeks who said she telephoned after midnight and argued over a call. He removed her body with help from Dr W K Turner, and authorities took the remains to Bonney Watson morgue. Mrs Goettelcheeks aged 27.
Mayor Moore says he will not ask the council to act on Charles R. Case’s appointment as superintendent of streets and sewers. He cites only appointive communications and claims a hostile Democratic coalition aims to block action until his term ends. Case awaited council action last week, was advised to decide independently, and has not yet chosen a course.
George Mottet, owner of the county fair grounds saloon, was fined $1 and costs by Justice James Huffman for selling liquor without a license. The complaint was filed by W. P. Hershey, state president of the Good Templars, who had threatened to close the saloon if it reopened. Despite the narrow penalty, Mottet continues operating at the old stand.
In Tacoma a suit by Portland attorney Wallace McCamant against Tacoma lawyer KR York was dismissed by agreement of all parties in the U S circuit court. The temporary injunction blocking York from handling the disputed papers was dissolved. The documents relate to timber land titles in California sold to a lumber company where McCamant is attorney. The papers include several cancelled notes of 26000 dollars each.
The health department released a plague report noting 7 verified cases and 41 deaths as of today. There are 34 suspects still under investigation with cases and recoveries awaiting confirmation.
San Francisco report details a crash when a motorman started a car on Mission near Fourteenth. Four boys aged 14 to 16 were injured on the blind side of the streetcar. William Doering suffered multiple leg and arm fractures, Reinhard had several fractures, Hugo Anderson endured crush injuries, and Joseph Hercank had a broken foot with extensive leg and shoulder lacerations.
The second trial of Tirey L. Ford, head counsel for the United Railroads, on bribery charges linked to votes for the over trolley franchise, opens tomorrow in Judge Lawler’s court. Prosecutors reportedly plan to call Abe Ruef to the stand. defense expects an acquittal regardless of Ruef’s testimony.
Steamship captains report large schools of whales off Hikan Alaska. Sighting six to twenty whales in a single school raises danger to arriving or passing steamers, especially at night when a whale school could cause a crash or collision.
The county road between North and Cedar Lake has deteriorated so badly the city cannot use it to move supplies to the upper Cedar river works. The Hecht department operates a camp of 40 men near the power station and faces material and supply delivery troubles.
The 22 year old Kitty Gates, once Mrs Swiftwater Gates, drank a laudanum substitute for a toothache and survived after convulsions. She was taken to a police station then removed to her Davenport apartment at her own request. A young man named Ed appeared and declined to explain. drug store staff provided only that the sale involved laudanum.
Berlin reports that the Kaiser has been summoned as a private witness by Maximilian Harden in a libel case brought by Count Von Moltke. Harden also plans to call Crown Prince Frederick William and King Frederick of Saxony among others.
San Juan Fishing and Packing files in superior court for an injunction against William J. Piggott and William D. Hofius to prevent blasting the 350 foot Iron ship Mariechon sunk near the plaintiff's wharves angering damages. Seattle officials discuss improved electric line service after meeting with Seattle Electric company today.
C B Cooper named general superintendent with headquarters at St Paul replacing J M Hannaford who becomes company president. Charles A Mall will take over Hannaford’s Chicago duties as general agent. Cooper joined in 1883 and rose through the ranks while Mall has served since 1888 as office boy to general agent at St Paul. Additionally Christ Oleson sues the Great Northern for $30000 on behalf of Maggie Sheridan dependent for support after Patrick Sheridan’s death.
Prices at the stock exchange opened firm but quickly declined as Amalgamated Copper and American Smelter came under heavy pressure. Amalgamated Copper fell 6 points to 48 and Smelter dropped to 694%. The selloff followed expectations of a dividend cut discussed at a directors meeting in New York. Broker frantic efforts caused wild price fluctuations amid a near panic at times. Railroad shares also fell 2 to 4 points before a brief profit rally.
The new health board will inspect the condemned city jail to see if a receiving prison can be improvised there. Inspector reports will be sent to the mayor to guide council deliberations for next Monday night’s appropriation. Mayor Moore aims to map improvements in advance to avoid delay.
City Treasurer George Russell plans a trip east that may align with the hunt for John Riplinger. He will travel via New York to Washington to meet Secretary of State Root and likely President Roosevelt. He declines to confirm whether he will visit Pinkerton headquarters in New York regarding the extradition of the defaulting ex comptroller.
The article reports a legal challenge to the direct primary law sparked by Olympia lawyer Gordon Mackay. A writ of mandate seeks to force ballot placement for James P. L. Parr as city attorney candidate while Mackay argues the law’s $10 fee and party affiliation disclosures are unconstitutional. A hearing is set for October 28 in Olympia.
The city health officer headquarters moved today from Dr. Grant Calhoun's office in the Alaska building to Dr. Parry on the eighth floor of the American Bank building. Birth and death reports and other communications should be sent to the new address.
Tacoma retailers raised flour prices by 26 cents per barrel on October 16, part of an anticipated increase. Merchants had already stocked up, buying heavily last week as robbers reportedly targeted shipments while orders were being filled.
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