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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1907
Page
3
A disrupted market scene centered on a stall area run by capt Ward and Captain Ward with commissioners backing efforts to shut down after 12 o'clock. Police were summoned but relief was denied as dealers packed up amid grumblings. A petition by farmers and local business people circulated to the council.
Multiple strong earthquakes cause widespread damage in Italy as troops rush to the scenes and provide shelter. Reports indicate many killed and refugees fleeing the devastation.
In Santa Cruz California on October 24 Bilge de Jarnett and his twin attempted to enter a Christian church during a prayer meeting. They guarded doors and forced entry, with one man entering through the front and his male companion through a rear door.
A brief recap notes a SunetraySportsman opened this afternoon after a Saturday race where a shooter beat rivals to the finish.
About 2,500 members of the Fraternal Order of Eagles marched through principal streets with torches and banners. Although Grand Worthy President Theodore Bell was absent, the event featured speeches by Mayor Moore, Thomas Perrot of the Seattle aerie, Frank P. Mullen, and others at the hall afterward.
The Francia Scott Key Memorial association of Washington City asks Mayor Moore to help recruit members and secure finances to enlarge the fund for restoring and preserving the Key home in Washington City.
Louis C. Bath, an insane patient who escaped from the State Hospital at Middletown, has been captured at Dobb’s Ferry. His apprehension stems from his mania for mailing souvenir post cards to various locations in Paris. The article notes streets in Paris and other cities named after chemists and physicists, and mentions Canada’s 21 percent population increase in six years.
Secretary Taft travels from Manila to Washington to mediate a dispute between the army and navy over continued large scale expenditures for Subic Bay fortifications. A naval board had designated Subic Bay as the main base with the drydock Dewey at Olongapo, but army engineers now deem the bay indefensible requiring about 100000 soldiers to defend against land attack.
Lincoln Roosevelt League executive committees meet in Sacramento on October 24. The morning session remained secret with no action taken though Ryan’s dismissal and Taylor endorsement were discussed. Afternoon adjournment was to await potential moves. Campaign support for Clinton L. White for mayor is expected to be advanced.
Officials from Vulcan Iron Works and the Public Works Board say the Fourth WV bridge extending from Jackson South is unsafe for horses and drivers due to deteriorating planking. The South Seattle and Georgetown line cars use the crossing, prompting action to secure the bridge.
The American Savings Bank asks the public works board for permission to erect a metal canopy over land by city hall for J B Thorndyke to sell cigars, enabling the disabled former police chief to earn a living. Thorndyke was crippled two years ago after a fire department run down.
In San Francisco on October 24 the Ford trial resumed with James L. Gallagher on the stand for cross examination. He admitted reading last trial testimony and recounted lapses in handing Jennings Phillips her copy before her testimony. Prosecutor Heney objected to Rogers and the judge ordered continuation as Gallagher faced tough cross questioning.
Workers from Boilermakers, Carpenters, Lathers, and Bricklayers gather at the Labor Temple for their regular evening meetings. The turnout includes union members across trades as they discuss upcoming contracts and worksite safety.
The will contest begins in Judge Albertson's court next Monday. Melchoir, now deceased, left a book shaped will claiming insanity. His mother Mia Melchoir challenges the will on grounds of insanity, seeking control of the estate and its proceeds for a tomb for himself and his dog Hobe.
A cablegram reports the Northwestern sailed from Nome on October 18. the Victoria and Hdith are at sea. the Pennsylvania is due tomorrow. the Jefferson is due from southeastern Alaska. 26 vessels are at Portland loading cargoes or awaiting charters. the Saratoga sails for Valdez and Seward. Gymeric loads flour at pier No 5. Tremont arrived from Tacoma and is loading government stores hay and grain in Manila.
In an amended complaint in superior court James J Brennan and George P Brennan and guardian claim 20000 damages from Seattle and Southern Railway for injuries to George Brennan. They allege unsafe conditions and an overloaded car. Brennan was forced to ride on the outside and was struck by a passing train on the opposite track.
A morning complaint in Seattle seeks a restraining order to halt changes to the grade between Nob Hill Avenue and Fourth Avenue. The plaintiff alleges the altered grade would damage them by about $2,000 and notes the grade may already be fixed. Also advertised are Cravenette raincoats offered at discounted Friday and Saturday prices.
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