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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1907
Page
5
Report notes that 30 skeletons were discovered buried on a beach in Ungava Bay by the crew of a vessel from Newfoundland. It is believed the remains may be famine victims.
Capt Henry C Weaver late master of the 88 President died Sunday night in Seattle Arotle Brotherhood members in Nome and Seattle cite the loss The Seattle Camp appointed a committee to draft resolutions of respect The Krahd camp of the order plans a gathering in Tacoma on November 7 8 and 9.
Yesterday J. 8 Parke was held up in broad daylight near Helingham and relieved of 119.60 dollars. The news item notes multiple regional developments from arid land reclamation to local civic events and naval yard schedules.
Alexander La Pouktine former St. Petersburg police director and father of Princess Barbara arrived in London to help police in the search for his daughter kidnapped October 24. Police suspect ransom demands are involved.
John B. Allen son of the late U S Senator Allen was adjudged insane in superior court and committed to the Medical Lake asylum. The report notes a mental decline over time and mentions related local interests and briefs from wire reports.
State records show multiple new companies filed with the secretary of state. Nations of the Lakotah, Seattle based game and fish protection society, with no capital, along with several Seattle Port Angeles and Friday Harbor firms, list varying capitalization from 1,000 to 1,000,000 dollars and named principals.
Samuel W. Peck, prominent clothing maker, seeks a divorce from Mrs. Josephine Silver Peck. His lawyer charges she asked 250 dollars weekly alimony to support Frederick G. Calhoun, whom he calls a longtime correspondent, with Peck allegedly spending nearly 100000 dollars on Calhoun’s luxuries. Calhoun, a noted social figure, was previously married to actress Louise Thorndyke Houedeault.
The body of Mrs. Josephine Lombardini, a wealthy Italian widow missing since October 19, was recovered from Green Lake yesterday evening. Two local boys spotted the floating remains while fishing and identification was confirmed by the deputy coroner. Relatives fear foul play due to jewelry missing, though suicide is also considered. No funeral plans announced.
Washington supreme court to decide within ten days whether the direct primary law enacted by the last legislature is constitutional. The case stems from a Thurston county judge’s ruling that the bill is constitutional and a suit by B. E. Parr challenging the required candidate filing fee for Olympia city attorney.
The Navy reports a record rise in battleship numbers with more ships in service than ever before, signaling a major buildup of capital ships amid ongoing strategic pressures.
Frank Wells, a Negro, was bound over to the grand jury after a hearing before U S Commissioner James Kiefer yesterday afternoon. He was arrested at Everett yesterday morning.
A jury in Judge Tallman s court yesterday returned verdicts awarding damages totaling 15405 43 for the extension of Hwing avenue The aggregate damages now stand at 63406 85 the court is to determine further steps in the case.
The notice advertises Hamilton Studio offering artistic photo services at reasonable prices. It warns against coupons or fraud, urging readers to see the studio at the Colman building for details.
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