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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1907
Page
3
A 25 year old woman, Miss Faller, was found dead in her hotel room from laudanum. A note indicated she left money for a Salvation Army donation and mentioned no living relatives. The body was discovered by a chamber maid after she appeared in good spirits the previous night.
Harriman urged the press and public to appeal to the Interstate Commerce Commission to address grievances against railroads. He argued injustices exist due to carrier laws, and that unified action could prompt timely consideration of demand and complaints. He noted railroads seek regulation but fear and public agitation hinder justice.
United Press reports a meeting of professional baseball magnates in New York as of October 29. Delegates from Los Angeles Portland Alameda County and Oakland plan to press for transferring the Pacific Coast League to a Class B status. Dugdale of Seattle is expected to attend to oppose the move, with Cal Ewing slated for possible election to the national commission.
The commission resumed examination over disputed proxies in a battle tied to dates and seats. Fish opposed Harriman on discarding questionable proxies while his aides claimed control of over 250000 shares and urged justice was needed.
Mariners report Ren B abandoned near Leelanaw due to bar conditions while the Humboldt steamer resumes sailings. A new Victoria to Ketchikan service is planned with two 16 knot British steamers. Senator and Umatilla to run Seattle to San Diego via Los Angeles and Redondo. Local savers seek fog signals at Alki Point.
Kinco 48 Grotte advertises complete furnishings for homes steamboats and hotels offering broad stock and services to builders and operators in the period.
Japanese claims filed in Vancouver present two damage demands tied to anti Japanese riots. One seeks 2400 dollars for actual losses and the other 11100 dollars for time and prospective losses, each supported by photographs and blueprints.
Dennis Murphy once tried for murder in Oregon and convicted in the second degree was nearly burned to death in a Halno cabin while building a fire. He escaped with severe burns to his face and will be disfigured for life.
Testimony at a federal inquiry in San Francisco reveals passengers and crew faced delays on the steamship Mariposa. Inspectors Julger and Polles hear charges of inefficiency by officers as the vessel arrived four days late, sparking scrutiny of ship operations.
Informed circles say plans for reorganizing Inter Borough Metropolitan affairs will crystallize around rehabilitating the system with the practical elimination of Thomas F. Ryan. Expected retirements include Peter A. B. Widener Thomas Dolan and all remnants of the original Metropolitan Traction syndicate.
A morning assembly at Washington High was held to drum up interest in the Saturday game with Tacoma. Speakers included H H Lewis Richard Mansfield White Prof Doughitt William Ingle and W Saunders. Coach Lewis Manager WH Westover Wee Coyle Ralph Westover and Jay Smith also spoke. F F Evans presented a costly picture of the high school basketball team to Andrew Price, president of the Athletic association.
Ferdinand Schmitz, councilman from the fourteenth ward, filed under the direct primary law his election expense report showing a total of $86.50. Of that, $66 covers two days of automobile hire.
Inventory filed in probate court shows Mrs. Rae McRoberts beattie known as Cora Whipple owns estate worth 91935.02 with 43635.02 personal property and remaining real estate in Beattie and Pierce counties. Outstanding claims under 20000. Judge Albertson orders solvent estate and directs Ho Sweeney to administer without further court action.
U S Engineer corps officials Humphrey Cushman and Major Chittenden inspected recent fire control installations at Forts Fiagher Worden and Casey. The visit documented progress and noted ongoing work at the three posts.
C B Dorsey and M P Neilson, two Paria France sculptors, entered the design contest for a Chief Seattle statue to be placed at Fifth Ave North and Cedar St. Plaster models were shown at the city hall this morning and will be considered along with three earlier submissions.
Funeral services for Ernest C. Osborne, a policeman who died of typhoid fever, were held at 2 p.m. today in the parlors of Ronney-Watson Co. A platoon of police escorted the remains to View Cemetery for interment.
District Engineer J W Thompson and the board examined the full Yesterregrade proposal. Newton Heers, a character impersonator, appears Wednesday evening the 23d at W O W hall, 16 Spring St, as part of the fraternal play David and Jonathan by Golden Link lodge I O O F.
Reliable Cravennette raincoats for men and women offered at right prices. Call Goodyear Raincoat Co at the corner of First and Maidieon for details.
The late Nels Nelson, Seattle merchant, died aboard the steamship Tletjen en route from Europe. His remains are expected to reach tonight and be handled by Johnson and Hamilton funeral directors. Private services are set for tomorrow at 12:40 p.m. from the residence, with public services at First Presbyterian Church at 2 p.m. Interment in Lake View Cemetery.
San Francisco report. Detective arrest actor George Hest at Ferry Depot for bigamy after a ten day marriage to Cecile Fleming. Fleming claims Hest has another wife. Hest denies and says papers will prove his innocence in Los Angeles court. Cecile Fleming departs with her father for the south in tears.
Frisco prosecutors shift focus to Tirey L. Ford as the bribery indictment targets ex-Supervisor Jennings J. Phillips while reining in the Lonergan case. Judge Lawlor faces veniremen appeals as jurors are screened amid other United Railroad indictments and delays.
Frisco Pi Report. San Francisco October 17. The plague report shows since yesterday two people suspected three? one death. Totals to date 69 verified cases 41 deaths 11 discharged 17 remaining 16 suspects.
The Vanderbilt family remains divided over the engagement of a member to Count Leech, a titled foreigner. The couple’s visit to Oakland farm ends as Alfred G. Vanderbilt hosts the count, with the heiress and her suitor left apart, stirring public comment.
Tacoma mayor and city council remain deadlocked over the coming year’s tax levy. Mayor Wright vetoed a 16 mill levy for city purposes on a higher valuation, demands a 13 mill cut, and the council’s override failed by two votes. The ordinance was reenacted at 16 mills and will be vetoed again.
In Tacoma on October 17 six hundred tons of dynamite and four hundred tons of black powder are loaded from the steamer Meteor for transfer to the Dupont powder works near Nisqually river. The dock abuts the site of Tacoma High School posing risk of massive destruction if an accident occurs, provoking protests over the practice.
Francia L. Jock filed a federal complaint yesterday seeking 40000 in damages from Pacific Coast Company. He alleges lumber fell from the defendant's car injuring his leg necessitating amputation. The report notes the smallest bone in the human body resides in the ear drum.
Beneath flowers a wedding took place last night at the Wiseman home 606 Tenth Ave. Myer M. Peyser a police department clerk wed Miss Mattie Wiseman daughter of Mr and Mrs William H Wiseman. Rev Kirkhope officiated with W H Kent as best man and the bride's sister as bridesmaid. The couple planned a brief honeymoon then to reside at 12 Remington Court. Mrs Peyser previously worked as a clerk at Stone Fisher Co.
Roy Lorraine a Dubuque high school student endured a frat initiation nightmare waking in a coffin after being guided to a cellar and left blindfolded all night. Candles flickered in wall niches as he lay enclosed with air sufficient to avoid suffocation. The brutal hazing episode highlights dangers in secret ritual practices.
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