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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1907

Page

7

President in Storm Near Cape and Unamik Pass

Late this afternoon Northwest of Cape Unamik Pass Agent Andrews reported wireless from the President confirming her miles from Cape as the severest storm raged along the line The President was proceeding safely toward Seattle while Victoria remained near Unamik Pass en route to Pennsylvania the night before.

Andrews Teauh Steamahip Oom HS Capeght Victoria Noth Unamik Pass Storma Otoria Pennsylvania Seattle

Train collision injures two engineers near here

A North X train and a Seattle Pacific train collided near here. Engineer G. H. Wise of Paseo and Messenger Pringle of Seattle were seriously injured. Pringle may not survive. Both engines were derailed, and authorities cited mistaken orders as the cause.

Xineer G. EH. Wise Paseo Messenger Pringle Seattle Pringle

Dime Novels and Neglected Home Spark Divorce

A failed marriage ended in divorce after Judge Morris Evourt found the husband’s claim that his wife spent time with a 160 item dime novel library pursuing neglect of home and children. He noted her absence last March due to another man. the couple married in 1453.

Gees Im Morris Evourten Aya

Price controls loom as staples hike feared

United Press reports expect increases in staple goods with manufacturers blamed for inaccuracies in packaging. Regulators may require printed weight on labels to prevent mismeasurement. In Virginia, a balloon landing is noted. in Nebraska, Ferguson case closes with rival lawyers arguing over the pastor's conduct.

Local Justice Candidate Seeks Board Hearing Over Contracts

NSEND October 19 districts report a well known local attorney Peterson Johnson and Hans Pederson of Ore have been ordered to appear before the Works board to show cause why they should not be penalized for issues connected with Complete Street contracts.

United Press Local &Ad Peterson N. D. Johnson Hans Pederson Ore

Injured man in James Street cable car crash

Damaged 81 year old Damon C. Dodge was struck by an outbound James street cable car at Third and James yesterday at noon. He suffered broken legs and dislocated ankles and remains in precarious condition due to shock and his advanced age. Dodge lives with his son Michael Connery in Redmond.

Damon C. Dodge James St Dodge Redmond Michael Connery

Dying James F Wilson Fails in Relapse After Accident Kill

James F. Wilson, injured in the crash that killed A. T. Van de Vanter, suffered a relapse at Providence hospital today and is not expected to live through the night.

James F. Wilson A. T. van de Vanter Providence Hospital

Mildred Grants Funeral Held After Fatal Fire

The funeral of Mildred Grant, longtime resident of the Grant family, is held this afternoon from 1528 Madison Ave. The services follow the Order of Free Masons and the body will be cremated after the services. The death occurred Thursday when she was burned while playing with matches at the family residence.

Mildred Grant Gore Mra

Imbrie Seen as Likely President of Telegraphers Union

George H. Imbrie a lawyer and former operator is expected to win the presidency of the Commercial Telegraphers Union to succeed Small. Western delegates are believed to back him at the Milwaukee convention. In Washington, Secretary Root and family returned from Mexico, reporting good health.

Kansas City George H. Imbrie Commercial Telegraphers’ Union Small Milwaukee

Assessment approvals for Rolla public works projects

The board of public works approved new assessments this morning including Fairview avenue sewer coating at 17,920.08 dollars, Haat Union 1 grading at 7,610 dollars, and Thirty-third avenue grading at 7,770.43 dollars, with Jefferson at paying will coat 719.22.

Board of Public Work Jefferson At Rolla Fairview Haat Union

Humane Officer cites cruelty charges against Langer and Gage

Humane Officer J I Yaupell filed information charging Frank Langer and Anton Gage with cruelty to animals. The cases are scheduled for trial Monday in Justice Court.

Humane J. l. Yaupell Information Justice Carrots Court Frank Langer Anton Gage

Death of Frastun Fowler At Davin Home

Frastun Fowler age 60 was found dead in bed at his son’s residence 936 27th Ave in Davin. Heart trouble is suspected as the cause. Fowler worked as a carpenter by trade.

Ae Frastun Fowler Hin Son Daw Davin Fowler

Water Shutdown Affects Part Of First Avenue South

Water will be shut off from 9 a m to 3 p m tomorrow on First Avenue South, from Dearborn Street to Connecticut Avenue, disrupting service for residents and businesses in the area.

Dearborn Connecticut

Robbery on Train Nabs Valuables From Dr. Alice Woods

A grip containing a $10,000 check, diamonds, bank stock and other valuables was stolen from Dr. Alice Woods, sister of ex Surveyor General Victor H. Woods, on a train en route to this city from San Francisco. Police at the Southern Pacific depot guarded exits and searched the cars but failed to catch the thief.

San Luis Otspo Cal Alice Woods Victor H. Woods San Francisco Southern Pacific

Cable Out Paralyzes Madison Street Traffic

A break in the Madison street cable early today halted trolley service and stopped cars on Secondary. Transit lines were disrupted with long lines forming on Secondary and pedestrians unable to reach destinations as streetcar service remains out of commission.

Madison St Pople

No Funds To Transport Navy Workers To Pacific Coast

Washington dispatch reports no funds available to pay transportation for navy yard and station workers to relocate to the Pacific Coast. Officials say no specific appropriation exists in Congress to cover free travel for workers and their families.

Washington Pacific Coast Navy Department Curtis Congress

Hughes vs Cann damages claim filed in junior court

Samuel E Hughes files a $2000 damages complaint in the junior court alleging assault by Fréd W Cann on July 20. The case seeks redress for the incident and its alleged harm.

Samuel E. Hughes Fréd W. Cann

Divergence Granted to Myners Goeuraud in San Francisco

A notice from Sioux Falls announces that a divorce will be granted today to Myners Goeuraud from Gladys Crocker Goeuraud. The fair divorcee is Amy Crocker Ashe Gillig Goeuraud’s daughter by her first husband Porter Ashe of the city, and by her marriage three years ago to Powers Goeuraud became sister in law to her mother, who was earlier married to Jackson Goeuraud, Powers’ brother.

San Francisco Adigatch Sioux Falls Myners Goeuraud Gladys Crocker Goeuraud Fair Divorese Amy Crocker-Ashe-Gillig Goeuraid Porter Ashe Powers Goeuraud Slater Indow Jackson Goeuraud Powers

Statue Crumbles Into Dust at City Hall Exhibit

A clay model of the old Indian Chief Seattle on display at City Hall collapsed to dust. Viewers say the sculpture, created by an unknown young woman artist, was judged the most accurate depiction among the models.

Seattle City Hall

Fragmented speech claims union pressure with lies

The passage alleges that speakers across the country push a fraudulent line to compel a companion to acknowledge the union. It describes partisan rhetoric and the spread of falsehoods in political discourse.

Miss Rose Ware Sets 97 WPM Speed Record at MSG

At Madison Square Garden on a blindfolded test, Rose L. Ware typed 97 words per minute for 40 minutes, breaking records with the Underweng typewriter. Thursday night she won the world's speed championship.

New York Madison Square Garden

Relieved US Signal Corps Enlisted Men Await Orders

Joseph H B Empleton first class sergeant from Fort Liscom Sergeant Logan Wilcutt from Fort Gulkane and Private John Walsh formerly in Alaska have been relieved and are at Fort Lawton awaiting orders.

Joseph HB. Empleton Fort Liscom Logan Wilcutt Fort Gulkane Clana John Walsh United States Signal Corps Alaski Fort Lawton

Unions Set Regular Meetings At Labor Temple

The Bakers, Brewery Laborers, Brewers and Newaboya will hold their regular meetings tonight at the Labor Temple.

Labor Temple Bakers Brewers Newaboya

Mysterious shot may be fatal

Miss Clara Stewart a writer of short stories lies dying from a bullet wound near the heart at her father's home The family gave two accounts first saying the revolver discharged while she cleaned it and then claiming it fired while she was packing it in her trunk

New York Clara Stewart

Harbor official seeks buoy for complete marking

Port Warden A P Spaulding plans to request an appropriation at the next harbor and wharves committee meeting to add another buoy and finish harbor marking.

A. P. Spaulding

Roosevelt Bear Hunt Ends in Stamboul Visit

Stamboul La October 19 The Roosevelt bear hunt ends this evening. The president will break camp early tomorrow at Hearake and come here where he will be the guest of Leo Shields until Monday forenoon, then proceed to Washington via Vicksburg and Nashville.

United Press Stamboul Roosevelt Hearake Leo Shields Washington Vicksberg Nashville

Mrs Treat Narrowly Escapes Serious Auto Crash

Mrs H W Treat escaped serious injuries when a West Queen Anne car collided with the vehicle she rode in yesterday afternoon. Misa Alice Pooley of Victoria, George BB Kittinger and D Stimaen were in the car. Mrs Treat was thrown onto the street but unhurt afterward attended a horse show, while the fender and auto suffered damage.

H. W. Treat Misa Alice Pooley Victoria George BB Kittinger D. Stimaen Mra. Treat Mrs. Treat

Judge Hints At Ruling in Oregon Rail Way Suit

Judge C H Hanford said he would study the petition of the Oregon Railway and Navigation Co to suspend the state railway commission from enforcing its joint rate order of Sept 20. He would grant the railroad request unless jurisdiction is lacking and gave lawyers a week to submit briefs. In Seattle preparations follow. Port Townsend Oct 19 Secretary J W Caldwell of the Commercial club has been offered a top stenographer post in the new naturalization bureau in London. Big Strike London 19 railway workers hold day and night meetings.

C. H. Hanford Yeaterday Oregon Railway and Navigation Co State Railway Commission Seattle Port Townsend J. W. Caldwell Commercial Club United States A. J. Ballet New Naturalization Bureau

Pullman Service Likely Withdrawn From Texas

Chicago report says Pullman sleeping car service may exit Texas to avoid a $100,900 tax levy. In other item, Mrs. Josephine Ormedy mother of quadruplets appears in court charged with neglect. their divorced father based in Portland aims to contest custody.

Chicago Texas Pullman Josephine Ormedy Portland

Stander Hotel Petition To Build Iron Steps Blocked

The petition of the Stander hotel to permit iron steps projecting into the Marion street sidewalk was rejected. The decision limits encroachment on the public thoroughfare and preserves sidewalk usability for pedestrians.

Board of Public Works Stander Marion At

State Supreme Court Hears Sullivan Estate Appeals

In Olympia yesterday the state supreme court heard motions to dismiss appeals in the John Sullivan estate. Judgment was reserved until the case is heard on its merits.

State Supreme Court Olympia John Sullivan Ite

Mercantile relief loan reported as temporary aid

The clearing house extended $1,100,000 to Mercantile Nation bank to aid relief efforts. Market activity showed uncertainty amid the situation with irregular trading and rapid copper quotations.

Cearing House Mercantile Nations Bank

Fine concert by Round's Ladies' Orchestra in city venue

A fine concert by Round's Ladies' Orchestra of New York is scheduled for this evening at the Grocers' Pure Food Show venue in the Second Regiment armory. Take Lake Union or University car for attendance.

Second Regiment Armory Union Round Ladies’ Orchestra New York Hesgiment Armory Terry Avy Lake Union University Car

St Louis Delegates Arrested Over Bribery Indictments

Delegates Frederick W Priesmeyer and Ferdinand Warner were arrested on bribery indictments after a grand jury returned charges following a house vote granting Henry Ascher a garage project. Both men, saloonkeepers, denied the charges and were jailed without bond as the chamber erupted in protest. The article notes the outfall sewer plans and a police show at the Second Regiment armory later that evening.

ST. Louis Frederick W. Priesmeyer Ferdinand Warner House of Delegates Grand Henry Ascher Bedlam Priesmeyer Warner

Would-Be Suicidal Man Attacks Lodging Pair

An attempted self inflicted shooting sent a man to a lodging house in Los Angeles on October 19. Bleeding, he staggered along the hall and charged into a room where a man and his wife were present, then threw himself at them in a violent act before aid could arrive.

Los Angeles Cal

Man Arrested For Assault And Battery On Wife

Port to Send dispatch reports a man placed under arrest at Ludlow on a charge of assault and battery on his wife and for failure to support her. Evidence about the man’s identity was said to be destroyed before arrest.

Red Neihart Wan Ludlow Vancouver

Terms Half Cash and Twenty Dollars Per Month

Customer urged to act quickly as terms offer half cash down and twenty dollars monthly payments at four percent interest. Call early for best deal.

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