22 Oct 1907
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1907
Page
1
An unclear note references a 3 Best segment with a time near 8 30 pM at a Seattle venue. The fragment mentions a comer location and a general event cue but lacks precise names, dates, or organizations.
Canadian Pacific acquires all holdings of the North Coast railroad and plans a Seattle connection. Engineers in Spokane and Washed surveys completed for a Sumas to Seattle line. Lake Union waterfront parcels bought to anchor terminals as franchise entry to Seattle nears approval. The road aims to open for Alaska Yukon Pacific exposition traffic in 1999.
United Press reports a man killed by electric shock in London. The victim, William Brown, a carpenter, was working when the incident occurred, marking what may be the first such case recorded.
Local electric lighting works report a fatal incident where Brown touched two terminals and died. A letter found nearby indicates the intention to take his own life.
A Russian steamship carrying 500 people ran aground off Skuilinge in heavy fog en route to Lloyds Gat. Passengers bound for America face grave danger as rescue efforts struggle to reach the vessel. In London, Ontario, city council bans Sunday streetcars for now, deeming them illegal to operate.
Inspectors moved to shut off water for 666 fixed rate consumers and 270 meter accounts in the Third district, the area north of Galer. Rates were due in September and have now elapsed, prompting widespread disconnections.
Michael T. Maloney was appointed superintendent of streets and sewers by Mayor Moore last night. He filed his oath of office and assumed duties this afternoon. Charles R. Case, the retiring superintendent, plans private country business for a few days before returning to his former carpenter’s workshop role.
United Press reports that Raisuli followers fled to Tangier citing retaliation for French actions over Sir Harry Maclean. The deserters claim Raisuli plans to kill Maclean by inches as a warning to authorities.
Nine aeronauts race for the Gordon Bennett cup in a world air contest between United States and European teams. Capt. Chandler and Vice President McCoy ride in the world war balloon car as Americans vie for the blue ribbon in a dramatic sky race.
Vancouver report states the steamer Charmer collided with a fishing boat off Point Grey last Thursday night and sank it. Donald Gann and Alec MacAuley are believed drowned after the incident, with initial skepticism about the small boat strike. The San Francisco board of health reports plague figures: new cases two, suspects two, verified two, total 73 verified, 4 deaths, 17 cured, 10 remaining, 35 suspects.
The Smith murder case centers on insanity as a defense after the killing of two women following a disputed marriage. Prosecution and defense battle over the defendant’s sanity with testimony and planning details, while a slow jury draw and a large venire reflect local prejudice against temporary insanity as a defense.
Across Illinois Indiana Michigan and Ohio a flotilla of balloons is reported passing over towns from Gray's Lake to Springfield. One United States craft crossed Lake Michigan to South Haven while others drift northeast toward Canada and Fort Wayne, with pilots reporting all well.
New York October 22 Mayer and Co Wall Street brokers have failed. The Watson arrived from San Francisco at 11 am with a Hecht passenger list but good freight cargo.
New York financial distress spurred by reports of a president change leads to panic on the Stock Exchange. Knickerbocker Trust suspends payments across all branches after a rush of withdrawals, with $8 million paid out and deposits totaling about $63 million. A. Foster Higgins assumes the new presidency amid efforts to stabilize and secure emergency support.
City leaders in Seattle unite with the board of health and state authorities to prevent bubonic plague spread after a single Oriental quarter case. Plans include port quarantine, rat extermination, district inspections, and funded enforcement across waterfront districts.
The United States Supreme Court schedules December 2 to hear arguments in the boundary line dispute between Oregon and Washington, marking a key step in the long territorial dispute.
Jun ea u Oct 22 A 8 Dautrick a leading Alaska transportation man and longtime Alaska Steamship Co agent resigns sending notice to Seattle officers Isaac Sowerby formerly of Haines named successor Burns principal Alaska Steamship official confirms Dautrick leaves to pursue private life in Alaska with mining interests to manage in the north
The Ford jury to hear Tirey L. Ford case on bribery of ex Supervisor Jennings P. Phillips to back an overhead trolley franchise was completed at noon. Attorneys clashed as the lengthy jury process wore on and Special Prosecutor Heney warned he would defend himself if court protection failed.
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