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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1907
Page
3
Political Party Outline Delegates for Next Year
A party committee outlines policy and names tentative members for the upcoming year. The Star reports several present members have not engaged recently and others may be added to fill vacant places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Star
W. D. Wood
W. A. Trowndate
A. A. Booth
L. Fey
Edward Brady
A. W. Johnston
J. F. Godwin
Geo. A. Jones
A. BR. Ernst
FL A. Rust
John Wallace
H. B. Dewey
D. Benson
M. T. Maloney
Geo
Cotter
R. B. Hesketh
H. King
Claude B. Huntley
F. A. McDonald
Davia
Alpheus Byers
John T Oldham
David de Heck
W. Marmon
W. Print Nal
Jas. Murphy
Church Advertises For Young Men Class
The First Presbyterian Church under Rev M A Mar promotes a study class for young men led by Dr Matthews. The ad aims to recruit a 1000 member class and draws keen attention from church members as results are watched closely.
Coma Closes Restricted District Leaves Tacoma Saloons
The city closes its restricted district after a Storney office order. Women tied to houses of ill repute must leave, with many relocating to Seattle Grays Harbor or Portland. Saloon boss Peter Sandberg loses a large Tacoma rental and its future actions remain unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Storney
Trepute
City
Seattle
Grays Harbor
Portland
Peter Sandberg
Tacoma
Sandberg
Bandits Arrested In $14,000 Great Northern Heist
United Press reports Donald and Ed Smith were captured after fleeing a Great Northern train with about $14 000 in cash stolen from the Commercial Bank. Authorities say part of the money was recovered and the men provided alibis as investigators work to prove guilt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald
Ed Smith
Great Northern
Great North
Bonners Ferry
Chicago
Spokane
Brief notes of varied events from October dispatches
Short League of Press session notes report officers elected, and Alaska rail proposal discussions amid regional briefings. Other items mention a luncheon with Gov Mead and Senator Metcalf, a laborer killed by being run over, and a suicide case with no cause given. President Roosevelts upcoming message anticipated to stress naval and budget priorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ala
League of Press
Seasion
L. Hart
Wilkes
Alaska
Alaska Central Railwayie
ANC
Gleason
Wonder
Reiche
Walt
Hg. B.C
Don G
Alaska Department
W. H. Ramt
Roos
Middie West
Ohio
Miley
Five Die and Seventeen Hurt in Underground Collision
London officials report five killed and 17 injured in a Metropolitan underground crash as two crowded trains collided at a station during morning rush. In Rome the earthquake districts report no further life losses or damage. troops have raised thousands of dollars for relief and the death toll is still estimated above one thousand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Rome
Self Defense in His Plea
Capt. Klengenberg testified in San Francisco that he acted in self defense when he shot Chief Engineer Paul on the Arctic whaler Olga during a cruise. He said Paul threatened his life and attacked him with a revolver. Paul later died from wounds. Former crewmen testified to the captain’s guilt, claiming Klengenberg murdered the engineer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
San Francisco
Kiengenberg
Paul
Klengenberg
University Board Plans Benefits for Business Supporters
The university board of control will entertain prominent city businessmen who have previously funded trophies and student activities. At the Washington Idaho football game additional special boxes will be erected along the sidelines to host these benefactors, making their entertainment a featured event of the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University Board of Control
Washington-Idaho
Lake Union plats and state plans guide current hearings
Local records show original Lake Union plats hold no value against state issued plates made under July law. Puget Sound Alumni Association Delta Tau Delta hosts first annual banquet at Hotel Butler tonight. Plymouth Church Christian Endeavor plans a public comfort station at Pike Place. Alaska infantry units to cooperate with signal corps per Maj. Gen. Greely. Hethany Presbyterian church dedication tomorrow at Firetay N and Royal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Union
State Land Commission
Puget Sound
Delta Tau Delta
Hotel Butler
Rocky Mountains
Christian Endeavor Society
Plymouth Congregational Church
Pike Place
A. W. Greely
Alaska
Signa Corps
Hethany Presbyterian Church
Firetay, N. and
Royal
M. A. Matthews
Bs. J. M. Wilson
Representa
South Park improvements discussed at meeting
The South Park Improvement club held a large meeting last night with hundreds of residents attending. Topics included the extension of First no. 8 to connect with South Seattle Georgetown Ogden River Park and West Park and the cost of the new structure at about 25 000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tive Humphrey
First No. 8
Seattle
Georgetown
Ogjon
River Park
Wth Park
South Park Improvement Club
Charles Hustin
Corny, Wighthav
Virginia
Thacker
Mra. T. A. Neff
Church of Our Lady of Good Help
Fifth and
Jefferson St
Father O'Brien
Calvary Cemetery
Death penalty may be abolished in Montana ruling
Butte Montana October 26. If the court upholds its ruling in the Theodore Cantelon murder trial the death penalty would be practically abolished in Montana. The court held a juror opposed to capital punishment may sit on a murder jury despite state objections. The juror was W D Bartlett an elderly resident who said he would not vote for hanging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Mont
Theodore Cantelont
Molile Quinn
Supreme Court of
Montana
W. D. Bartlett
Todd Resigns as U S District Attorney Amid Changeover
Elmer EB Todd announces his resignation as United States district attorney replacing P Sullivan. He states no changes will be made in the force of assistants. The move signals a smooth transition with continuity in the office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer EB. Todd
United States
P. Sullivan
Injunction Bars Auto Firms from Cherry Street Stand
Judge Albertson issued an injunction yesterday against 14 automobile companies restricting them from operating a stand on Cherry Street between First and Second Avenues. The order prohibits selling or displaying vehicles at that location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albertson
Wee Cherry Et
First
Second Ava
Alaskan Weather Sparks Warm Spring-Like Condition
Weather from Nome and Dawson is unusually warm and clear for the season with little news of freezing. Yukon river slush is minimal as snow from two weeks ago has melted. coastal Vaides trail reports four to six feet of snow but warm weather covers many streams with no ice on surface.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ane Press
Pairda Alaska
Nome
Dawson
Yukon River
WANTS JUDGMENT SET ASIDE ALLEGING COLLUSION
W. W. White asked the superior court to set aside a $1,000 judgment dated four notes in favor of Beslow. He alleges collusion among Peter Omegua William Delouis Beslow and John P. Cummings as receiver for the Banco Napoli Macaroni company. Beslow is jailed for misappropriating company funds and Cummings, removed as receiver, is in a dispute with the Seattle Bar association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Omegua
William Delouis Beslow
John P. Cummings
Banco Napoli Macaroni Company
W. W. White
Superior Court
Beslow
Cummings
Albertson
Seattle Bar Association
Olympia Muddle in Supreme Court
In Olympia a habeas corpus petition was filed by C. B. Moore after a local judge halted justice of the peace duties amid an election muddle. Moore, arrested on a Boston Harbor liquor sale charge, contests the warrant's legality and the Supreme Court ordered a hearing for next Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Olympia
Superior Court
Supreme Court
C. B. Moore
Boston Harbor
Moore
Libel Trial Sparks Defense in Berlin Court
In Berlin the libel suit against Editor Harden unfolds with Lawyer Her stein arguing the attack on Harden's paper targeted the German aristocracy. He claims the Kaiser picked Count Moltke to begin the suit to uncover the truth and praises Harden for exposing criminals. Attorney Von Gordon counters for Moltke denying charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Berlin
Count Moltke
Herstein
Harden
Moltke
Kaiser
von Gordon
Winter passage risk at Catalla harbor delays steamship landings
Winter travelers face landing difficulties at Catalla due to the harbor and steamer operations. The direct Vancouver route reports the steamship Irequoia sailing at midnight from Plies, offering a fast connection despite harbor dangers.
Big scandal rocks Indianapolis asphalt trust
Indianapolis October 26 United Press Henry W Marshall speaker of the Indiana House and Western Construction chief was indicted by a grand jury on a city theft of asphalt. Marshall was arrested along with G W Baxter and inspectors Thomas Suffieton and John Woeased. More indictments expected as probe widens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Presse
Indianapolis
Ind
Henry W. Marshall
Re Lpuise of Representatives of
Indiana
Western Construction Company
Marshall
Oon
Ae Asphalt Deal
The
Asphalt Trust
G. W. Baxter
Thomas Suffieton
John Woeased
Reproduces Rolls by Great Pianists with Welte Mignon
A European style Welte piano player recital in the city showcased phonographic reproduction of famed performances. Pieces featured Sauer, Paderewski, Carreno, Pugno, and Beethoven with noted artists' names cited for each selection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paderewaki
D. Johnston Co
Beho de Vienna
Sauer
Lasat
Busont
Nooturm
Chopin
Paderewok
Polonalge
Dinnee Chopin
R. Pugno
Teresa Carreno
Beethoven
L Paderewski
Christian Science cited as ground for Seattle divorce
Charles Wheeler files for divorce from Rose Wheeler alleging her Christian Science beliefs endanger family care. He claims she neglects children’s needs, sells household furniture for church, and spends nights reading. seeks custody of three children and 5260 in community property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Wheeler
Charles Wheeler
Enlewman
Seattle Hardware Company
Wheeler
Springfield
Christian Science Church
Earthquake Devastation Strikes Ferraz Town
A United Press report from Rome dated January describes Ferraz a town in ruins with most houses collapsed dead and living entombed. Survivors seek to rescue buried relatives as rain falls while parish priests soldiers and doctors aid the injured and identify a long row of bodies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Rome
Get
Ferraz
Western Union Lifts Restrictions on Telegraph Messages
A Western Union official announced that message limits and delivery delays tied to the telegraphers strike are removed. Messages will be received starting today with normal responsibility and delivery timing restored to pre strike levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. T. West
Western Union Telegraph Company
Western Union
Tillman Calls Minister a Liar Sparks Riot in Denver
Senator Tillman’s Denver lecture on October 26 nearly sparked a riot as African American attendees disputed his remarks. The clash intensified when he labeled Rev. H. W. Winkman, a White Baptist minister, a liar. A woman socialist interrupted with questions about the social evil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ey United Press
Denver
Senator Tillman
Tillman
H. W. Winkman
Reverue Cutter Patrols Straits Seeks Salvage Vessel
Port Townsend reports a derelict stern wheeler wreck picked up by the cutter Arcata near the straits. The floating hazard threatened navigation until a permanent Port Townsend cutter station could be established to prevent future accidents in storms and high seas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star Special
Port Townsend
Arcata
Arper
Senator Piles
Clallam
Harrisville Theatre Trounced by Townsfolk
Citizens of Harrisville forced a traveling troupe to flee by rail after a gown deemed too low by church members and stage scenery recalled from generations ago stirred uproar. Lemons flew as actors were chased out of town in ten minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Pittsburg
Harrisville
Mill Men to Meet on Shingle Market Status
A meeting of King county shingle manufacturers will be held at Elkwhall in the Alaska building Monday to discuss the current market conditions and the advisability of a possible winter shutdown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King County
Elkwhall
Alaska
Woodlawn Park Poultry Yard Warns of Imposters
The Woodlawn Park Poultry Yard warns the public that imposters claiming to represent them are selling eastern and cold storage chickens in the city. The yard says it has no solicitors at work and urges caution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodlawn Park
Divorce cases and fraud annulment under Judge Morris
Mrs Brownlee seeks divorce after Herbert Brownlee allegedly pushed her out and discarded her belongings despite earning 18 dollars a week while contributing only two for household expenses. A divorce was granted. The Kennedy marriage was annulled for fraud when Ardelia discovered Charlon was already married with prior wife and two children in Portland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Brownlee
Laura
Ardelia
Charlon A. Kennedy
Morris
Closing Arguments in Don Smith Murder Trial
TheDon Smith murder case entered closing arguments with Assistant Prosecuting Attorney John B Miller denouncing insanity as a defense as untenable The defense attorney W A Holzheimer argued family interference and a commission of divorce drove the 70 year old to temporary insanity amid senile decline The jury was expected to receive the case late afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Smith
John 8. Miller
Washington
W. A. Holzheimer
Lost in Cascade Mountains Near Silver Creek
Oscar Olson, a noted Woodburn jeweler, has been missing in the Cascade mountains near Silver Creek for ten days. Despite extensive search efforts by local parties, his whereabouts remain unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Salem
Ore
Oscar Olson
Woodburn
Cascade Mountains
Silver Creek
Heavy damage claims rise after Stone's Landing accident
Six more claims totaling 1952.25 were filed with the county board over damages from the Stone's Landing accident last June. Claimants include E. C. Haugen 278.26 Christ Monson 258.50 Gunnaald Oleen 190 Trygave Larsen 187.60 John Thoreon 158.60 S. C. Haug 249.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
Stone's Landing
Beatrice Durnell Granted Divorce From Charles Durnell
New York October 26 Supreme Court Justice Aspinwall in Brooklyn granted an interlocutory decree of absolute divorce to Mrs Beatrice JL Durnell against Charles 5 Boots Durnell race horse owner and trainer. Emma Zimmer named as co respondent. Jockey Arthur Redfern testified he saw Miss Zimmer at Durnell s Sheepshead Bay home and at his Saratoga cottage during the racing season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
New York
Supreme Court
Aspinwall
Brooklyn
Beatrice JL. Durnell
Charles 5
Boots
Durneil
Miss Zimmer
Darneil
Saratoga
Anna Gould Still Loves the Prince De Sagan
Paris reports indicate Anna Gould remains infatuated with the Prince De Sagan despite prior denials. The prince claims the marriage is arranged and plans a post capital settlement on the De Sagan estate. He visits the countess daily and rejects Gould money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Paris
Anna Gould
Prince de Sagan
Europe
Gould
de Sagan
Carnegie Hero Fund Tied Up in Iron City Trust
Pittsburgh October 26 The Carnegie hero medal fund’s ready money is tied up in the Iron City Trust, delaying another potential hero. Bankers expect normal conditions to return by early next week as the financial scare subsides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Pittsburg
Carnegie Hero Medal
Iron City Trust
Notable Couples Listed as Readers in Court Notice
George W. Fellows and Mrs Mae McGlurr of Clear Lake Wisconsin George F Jones and Fenn Backon of Seattle Percy Matthew Fulton of Victoria British Columbia and Florence Edna Pierce of Forrester Massachusetts Alex McDonald and Ethelyn Blakly of Seattle appear in the public notice listing names for observer or witness arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Fellows
Mae McGlurr
Clear Lake
Wis
George F. Jones
Fenn Backon
Seattle
Percy Matthew Fulton
Victoria
B. C
Florence Edna Pierce
Forrester
Mass
Alex McDonald
Ethelyn Blakly
Board Extends Lake Union Shore Lands Hearing
The board of state land commissioners will continue the present hearing on conflicting claims for the purchase of Lake Union shore lands through next week. Today's session covers conflicting applications for block 6 of B FP Day's addition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of State Land Commissioners
Lake Union
Day
Alaska Coast Steamship company forms new leadership
Stockholders met at the Fidelity bank in Tacoma for the first meeting of the Alaska Coast Steamship company. John B. Baker was elected president, William Virges vice president, H. F. Alexander general manager, and John R. Arkley secretary and treasurer. The board of trustees includes C. McGuire Seattle, Virges, Baker, William Jones, and Alexander Tacoma. Resignations of former Seattle officers were accepted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska Coast Steamship Company
Fidelity Bank
Tacoma
John 8. Baker
William Virges
H. F. Alexander
John R. Arkley
C. ©. McGuire
Seattle
John 8S
Railroads and Roosevelt blast sparked at banquet
Chicago October 26 Inter state commerce commissioner K E Clark told a traffic club gathering that railroads must deliver a square deal or be saved from themselves. The speech before railroad magnates, superintendents and traffic officials drew intense interest and applause despite a harsh critique.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Chicago
Roosevelt
Traffic Club
K. E. Clark
Interstate Commerce Commissioner
Taxation for Japan and Corea Railway Developments
Funds for many new works are indispensable and money will be pressingly needed for administrative arrangements in Corea due to the new agreement. Railway improvements are anticipated for economic development and increased taxation is expected in the near future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Tokio
Corea
California is for Taft Rallying in State
Senator Flint of California declared that California is for Taft, with Roosevelt as a possible candidate only if he runs. Taft clubs are forming across the state and gaining members, while the senator believes Roosevelt will not run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Taft
Senator Flint
Roosevelt
Carpenter Hurt Falling From Ladder at Sixth Ave and King St
Charles Huemannp, a carpenter, fell from a ladder to the new elevated bridge at Sixth Ave and King St this morning. He slipped when 12 feet from the ground, hitting his back, and was taken to Wayside Emergency hospital with serious injuries. His family is believed to live in the east.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Huemannp
Sixth Av
King St
Huemann
Union Construction Sues Western Union for Damages
In Sonora California the Union Construction Company sues the Western Union Telegraph Company in state supreme court for 24650 dollars alleging negligence in message delivery. The suit transfers to Seattle. Also Port Townsend reports W Hi Kanouse, manager for the Frye rubn company, resigning to join the Puget Sound Tugboat Company of Seattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Sonora
Cal
Union Construction Company
Supreme Court
Western Union Telegraph Company
Seattle
Port Townsend
W. Hi. Kanouse
Fryerubn Company
Puget Sound Tugboat Company
Newspaper Man Weds Wynn Saterlee Bride
A prominent local newspaper man, Wynn Saterlee, arrived home yesterday with his bride. Mr and Mrs Saterlee will reside in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Townsend
Alaska Should Be Divided Into Three Districts Says Operator
John Rowan of Fairbanks argues Alaska should be divided into three legislative districts for self government. Bion Dodge claims Fairbanks is not solid for Thomas Gale as Alaska delegate and supporters favor Postmaster Clam for that position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Rowan
Fairbanks
Alaska
Bion Dodge
Thomas Gale
Clam
Copper Thief's Trial Delayed For Copper Wire Heist
William Dote, arrested for robbing contractor yards in Portland and Seattle of copper wire, had a preliminary hearing before Judge Reid in Vancouver. The case was continued pending further information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vancouver
William Dote
Portland
Seattle
Reid
Superior Court
German steamer Eva Reaches Muroran After Typhoon
The Eva from Ta coma to Vladivostok entered Muroran Japan after a typhoon that wrecked her cargo of flour and damaged coal at Dutch Harbor. Bertha expected from Seward tomorrow. Tremont set for the Orient tonight. Cottage City bound for Southeastern Alaska. Pennsylvania due from Nome tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eva
Tacoma
Vladivostok
Dutch Harbor
Muroran
Japan
Bertha
Seward
Palmer May Land Alaska Judgeship
Tru man F. Palmer of Indiana is spoken of as a strong candidate for the third Alaska judiciary judgeship. It is unclear if Gov. Hoggatt endorses Palmer or if President Roosevelt will appoint him. An eastern man is expected to be named, with local Alaskan aspirants not favored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Truman F. Palmer
Indiana
Third Judiciary
Alaska
Hoggatt
Palmer
Roosevelt
Accidental Shooting Wounds Carpenter's Helper at Summit Hotel
Irving Q. Baker a 22 year old carpenter's helper was accidentally shot while inspecting a fan bought by friend William Siegrist. The bullet entered left side below the ear and exited below the right ear without hitting the brain. He was hospitalized and expected to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Siegrist
Irving Q. Baker
Summit Hotel
Firetav
Stewart St
Baker
Wayside
Pueblo mass meeting urges state coal mining drive
Citizens at a Pueblo gathering claimed Colorado should enter coal mining to counter a coal trust controlled by Gould roads. Speakers charged prices had been arbitrarily raised across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pueblo
Colo
Colorado
Door Knobs and Stops Market Ad Shows Variety
An old newspaper ad lists base knobs at 25c per dozen and 17c per dozen for polished maple 8 inch taps. It touts teled rubs tip options, stain matching, easy wall and door stop installation, and durability to November with screw fixtures and copper and bronze finishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubbard
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Catalla
Vancouver, D. C
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Prince
Carnegie Hero Fund
Sues Telegraph Company
Dodge
Clum
Tremont
Orient
Pennsylvania
Palmer May
F. M
Dation
Eastern Outfitting Co
Union
Reliable Credit House
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