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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1907

Page

3

Fourteen Social Speakers Arrested At Pike Place

About 1,000 demonstrators gathered on Pike Place as socialists led a street meeting. Police arrested fourteen speakers and several attendees for obstructing the street, while bail was set at 50 dollars for several prisoners and a court hearing was scheduled. Ball and Titus liaised with officials, bail offered for a wife declined, and another rally was planned at Pike Place tonight with 10 to 12 speakers volunteering.

pMerman F. Titue Ball Titus Robert S&s Police Committee Gordon Socialiata Edwin J. Brown Ore Herman F. Titus Socialist Organisa de Bruler Wappenstein Secatiata J. Downie J. Lund BE. B. Ault HN. Wella A. Wagenknecht A. G. Ball Robert Anderson T. Allison Hattie H. Titus Pike Place

Steve Adams Trial Opens with Local Juror Scrutiny

In Rathdrum Idaho October 29 the Steve Adams trial began with 80 jurors available for questioning Ida Crouch Haselett the Montana socialist who plans to sway potential jurors seated near the jail all morning The first witness C A Berry a Rathdrum real estate dealer was examined while A Wagenknecht of a socialist paper reports to police that a man calling himself Gerehune has been collecting funds for the Russian revolution and is a fake.

United Press Rathdrum Idaho Steve Adams Ida Crouch Haselett Montana Kootenai County Bach Ve Riceman C.A Berry A. Wagenknecht Gerehune Wagenknecht Seattle

Health Board Reports City Disease Status

San Francisco board of health summary notes 50 total deaths and 19 cured from the outbreak. Four suspects remain under investigation with two new cases and one suspect cleared. No verified deaths among new cases today.

San Francisco Board of Health

Limbert Art and Crafts Furniture Promises Finest American Craft

The text touts Limbert Art and Crafts furniture from Mission Wa and Chas P Limbert Co as superior in American making. It emphasizes careful leather work, high quality materials, and expert craftsmanship akin to fine piano standards. It argues against hastily made goods and asserts top-tier materials and skilled labor.

Mission Wa Chas. P. Limbert Co Limbert Seattle Limbert Arta Crafta

Man Arrested In Platinum Inventory Sale

John Manger aged 26 was arrested by Detectives Harbee and Kennedy this afternoon after attempting to sell a large amount of platinum to Mayer ros jewelers in the Colman building. He gave conflicting statements and was taken into custody on suspicion.

John Manger Harbee and Kennedy Mayerros Colman

Heney Testifies in Fremont Older Kidnapping Case

Francis J. Heney the sole witness in San Francisco on Monday in the Luther W. Brown and R Porter Ashe kidnapping case of Fremont Older. Prosecutors sought to show he planned to travel to Los Angeles to testify for Older, but Heney denied this, saying his aim was to learn more about Brown and Rogers methods for the prosecution.

San Francisco Francis J. Heney Luther W. Brown R. Porter Ashe Fremont Older Schlessinger Los Angeles Older Heney Luther Brown Rogers

Chicken thieves raid Fairmount area stealing fifty birds

In Fairmount Indiana on Oct 29 two thieves stole fifty chickens from Joseph Johnson who lives six miles southeast of town. The robbers also dropped a purse containing one hundred dollars in bills. local authorities investigate the unusual theft and money drop.

Fairmount Ind Joseph Johnson

Folding Bed Death Hits Ingram Woman and Daughter

In Ingram Pennsylvania on October 29 Mrs James Marshall and her daughter Mrs Mary Wright were crushed when a folding bed collapsed. The mother died and the daughter was seriously injured and may not recover.

Ingram, Pa James Marshall Mary Wright

Rate Case Before Federal Court

Arguments over jurisdiction of the case brought by the Pacific Coast Lumber Manufacturers Association against the Northern Pacific Railway and others were heard by Judges Wolverton and Hanford in federal court. The dispute centers on a restraining order to block announced lumber rate increases set to take effect November 2. Railroads argue lack of diversity of citizenship and insufficient service. if upheld, it would delay a new rate stoppage. Attorneys for railroads include Kerr of Seattle Cotton of Portland Dillard of New York Hartman of Seattle. Lumbermen are represented by Wimbich of Atlanta Griffith of Beattie and Abel of Montesano.

Pacific Coast Lambe Manufacturers’ Association Northern Pacific Railway Company Jas A. Kerr Seattle W. W. Cotton Portland F. R. Dillard New York

Shadow witness Perry testifies in Ruef Ford trial

Robert H. Perry, hired to shadow Abraham Ruef, becomes the star prosecution witness in Tirey L. Ford's trial. Perry testified he followed Ruef on multiple occasions in August and kept detailed memoranda, countering defense claims of later edits. The judge will decide on preserving the company books as evidence.

United Press San Ancieco Robert H. Perry Wm J. Horna Abraham Ruef Tirey L. Ford Perry Ruef United Railroads Ruet Rogers

Wave denounces University of Washington Board of Control

The Pacific Wave accuses the Board of Control of mismanaging ASUW funds and student enterprise finances. It cites no general manager, bonds, and separate managers for football and debating. The paper blames self interest for denying athletic blankets to senior athletes and notes internal tensions over governance and salaries.

Associated Students University of Washington Pacific Wave Univeraity Board of Control Student Board of Control Wave Thorpe School of Journalism Taa

Bee Sting Kills Two in Ohio Farms

In Canton on October 29 Michael Oakleaf died within fifteen minutes after a temple sting from a common honey bee on Henry Tripp’s farm north of Canton. In Toledo Mrs. Richardson died within ten minutes after a sting near Bowling Green.

Canton Temple Henry Tripp Here Michael Oakleaf Bowling Green

Woman seeks court order restraining husband from kissing baby

In Fort Dodge Iowa on October 29, Mrs Alfred Handall asked the court to grant a divorce and restraining order after her husband insisted on kissing their baby. She filed the petition citing persistent interference and seeking protection for the child’s welfare.

Fort Dodge, Ja Alfred Handall

Cortelyou says trouble is over in treasury visit

Washington reports Cortelyou back in the treasury building and optimistic that the New York trouble is ended. No further government money to Wall Street is expected. banks in Oregon largely ignore a five day holiday proclamation while Portland banks stay open. Stock market opens irregularly with heavy losses then recovers. a bank cash rule and limited lending dampen activity.

United Press Washington Cortelyou Ta Treasury Building New York Wallat Portland Ore Geo.l. Chamberlain Oregon Enat Balem Albany Lagrande Baker City Medford Pendleton

Revival of option bill in wake of financial panic

New York reports that the financial panic could rekindle demand for a bill legalizing stock exchange futures. Banks in New York alone lent nearly 400 million dollars on borrowed securities to secure margins for exchange operators, surpassing previous levels.

New York Stock Exchange

Mosquitoes Kill 260000 Across Regions Says Expert

At a New York Academy of Medicine meeting Dr Edward Ayers of the New York Polyclinic cites five diseases linked to mosquito bites. Malaria yellow fever dengue and filariasis are among those traced to the insect.

N _ YORK Edward A. Ayers New York Polyclinic New York Academy of Medicine

Local Lawyer James Casey Stands Trial For Alleged Dam Incident

James Casey, a prominent local lawyer, faced an afternoon trial before Justice Carroll for allegedly spearing fish with a sharp weapon at Fremont Dam. The case proceeded with jury deliberations expected later in the day.

James Casey Justice Carroll Fieh Fremont Dam

Black Hand Victim Found With Bomb Loaded Revolver

The body of Vito Gramaldi, 28, an Italian piano polisher, was found on a New York sidewalk with a bomb and a loaded revolver under his sweater. Police say he bore nine dagger wounds and was likely slain by Black Hand confederates during an attempted outrage.

United Press New York Vito Gramaldi Black Hand

Plattsmouth Police Rally Against Old Treating Law

Plattsmouth residents face possible arrest under a 26 year old anti treating law. County Attorney Rawls in Case County ordered enforcement and issued spotters who quickly resulted in three arrests, 16 warrants, and a list of 70 names.

United Press Plattsmouth Neb Plattamouth Rawls Case County

Rail disasters claim fifty six lives in four counties

United Press reports in New York on October 29 that fifty six people were killed in railroad accidents across four counties in September. Total accidents nationwide reached 1906.

United Press WEW York Campos Elty

Labor union meet at Labor Temple and theft report

The Plumbers Painters Electric Workers No 217 Clerks Ship Painters Hatchers and Cement Workers hold a meeting at the Labor Temple tonight. A sneak thief entered Gust Aman's Weller house room stealing his tan leather grip after dumping its contents on the floor.

Labor Temple Gust Aman Weller House

Indictments Set Aside In Ruef Dinan Case

San Francisco district attorney moves to set aside demurrers to indictments against Abe Ruef and ex Chief Jerry Dinan on perjury and conspiracy charges connected with protecting immoral resorts and the Park Side trolley franchise. Ruef absent. motion held for two weeks. A similar motion in ex Mayor Schmitz case to be argued tomorrow with Schmitz present.

Ban Francisco Dunne Abe Ruef Jerry Dinan Park Side Ruef de Murrer Donne Schmi

Man Surrenders After Fraud Arrest Warrants

J C Henderson, 25, returned to Los Angeles from Germany after funds alleged secured by false pretenses. He posted $1000 bail, arraignment set for November, and faces two warrants for fraud and perjury over claims he promoted Eureka brewing firm with false financials. He will plead not guilty and contest the case.

Los Angeles Cal Germany J.C. Henderson Henderson Eureka Brad Streets

Order to Show Cause in Seattle Grade Change Suit

O B Littell and Matilda T Littell file suit in superior court against the city of Seattle seeking a restraining order to block a proposed grade change on Mercer Street. They claim their sash and door factory would suffer about 15000 in damages if the grade is altered. Judge Yakey granted an order to show cause.

O. B. Littell Matilda T. Littell Seattle Yakey

Jace and Mergert Mill Sues Over Payment Error

A complaint filed in superior court by Jace and Mergert Mill alleges they overpaid Messrs. Pike and Pike 959.26 for work on the Capitola apartment house. The firm seeks court assistance to recover the money, asserting failure to secure a refund.

Jace & Mergert Mill Company Messrs Pike Capitola

Mother seeks annulment of Portland marriage of 16 year old daughter

Catherine Juchem asks the superior court to annul Adaline Irene Richmonds September 6 1996 marriage in Portland Oregon to Lorenzo Segarini alleging the bride was 16 at the time the groom was dead and the mother did not consent to the union.

San Francisco Mre Catherine Juchem Superior Court Portland Oregon Adaline Irene Richmond Lorenzo Segarini

Duluth Man Sues California Calaveras Mining Co for Injunction

D. T. Adams of Duluth Minnesota sues in the U S circuit court for a temporary injunction and receiver appointment over alleged breach of contract with the California Calaveras Mining Company in San Francisco dated October 29.

San Francisco United States Circuit Court D. T. Adams Duluth, Minn California Calaveras Mining Company

Prohibition Ticket Dominates County Election in Alabama

In Birmingham on October 29, the full Prohibition county slate won by margins from 1000 to 1500 votes. The victory is seen as a sign of support for a state wide Prohibition law.

Birmingham Ala

Portland Nurse Noted As Mourning Widow Recovers

Mrs Annie Pratt a St Vincent's nurse in Portland becomes inconsolable believing her husband Frank Pratt drowned in Alaska. He arrives alive at noon and she experiences a violent mental crash, with doctors saying recovery is possible as she is watched closely.

Portland Ore Annie Pratt St. Vincent's Hospital Frank Pratt Alaska Seattle Pennsylvania Mrs. Pratt Frank Pratt

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