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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1907
Page
3
An article reports on a Chicago-bound family and a set of triplets in a charitable context. It notes a child age six among quadruplets and discusses state involvement. An amendment in Seattle allows planting shade trees along streets at the expense of property owners.
The Illinois club will meet tomorrow night in the recital hall of the new D. 8. Johnston building at University and Third. J. B. Chilbern will discuss the 100 Expos and a musical program will be rendered.
Mexico City October 20 The Tampico division of the Mexican Central railway is completely tied up by a strike after a fight between a Cardenas operator and a conductor. When they were arrested the entire division walked out to compel their release. The shopmen followed them.
Chicago merchants predict a 16 percent drop in food prices as wholesalers and grocers report price relief. Edward A. Cudahy of Omaha claims his company has cut prices by 10 percent, inspiring optimism for consumers. Butter and other items are expected to fall from current wholesale levels toward lower, standard rates by week’s end.
A blaze in Lynden wiped out the Lynden Plane and Furniture House with only part of the stock saved. Damage estimated near $4,000 as heavy rain kept most of the town from total destruction. An unknown man, described as a saloon swamper, was found dead at the Sth Charles hotel, death likely due to heart failure.
A Federation of Women's Clubs committee will chaperone the Hawaiian girls visit to Seattle on Friday. The Chamber of Commerce has chartered a special trolley for city sightseeing, likely including a stop at the state university. Manager John Cort offers three boxes for the Friday night show The Girl Who Has Everything.
A telegram to Seattle's city treasurer from George Ruse sells indicates Russell may return to Chicago next Saturday. Russell's messages have confused the office as he requested about 100 Seattle street improvement photographs sent to Boston and he has not followed the planned itinerary.
Jennie Cameron aged 32 died this morning at the residence of her brother Deputy Sheriff Joe Cameron at 402 N Sixty-fivet. She had been ill for a year with appendicitis which developed into peritonitis before death. The body lies at the undertaking establishment of MO Carton in Premont.
Stockholders met at the Ninth Avenue business place to discuss reorganizing management of the Poultry Producers' Union. They report the business ran deficits with about $1,200 owed rather than a cash balance, with part of the deficit subscribed this morning and a new board of directors elected to oversee operations.
Berlin reports a continuing press campaign led by editor Harden. The Tageblatt accuses powerful figures in the Kaiser regime of shocking immorality and demands exposure and disgrace. Officials anticipate Kaiser Wilhelm’s investigation.
In Valdez on October 30 Captain Murray, owner of the steamer Elaie, was found dead on the wharf. Medical officials suspect heart disease as the cause. The report also notes a separate item about Chinese bound for the United States arriving at Salina Crag since January 1 4768 en route to the northern republic, and intermittent snowfall at Elkins, West Virginia over the past 24 hours.
The Seattle Commercial Club has leased the third floor of the MacDougall and Southwick building at First Avenue and Columbus Street. They will move from the Crown block as soon as alterations in the former structure are completed.
A jury in Justice of the Peace J. B. Carroll's court yesterday afternoon acquitted Attorney J. K. Casey of unlawfully killing fish at the Fremont government dam. Casey was arrested October 18 and charged with spearing salmon with a wharp stick.
Frank McGee of Worcester Mass, New England business agent for the Iron Molders' union, was sentenced in the court of common pleas to one year in New Haven county jail for intimidating workers at McLagen Co's manufactory. He faced a $200 fine and two-year jail term in police court, but the higher court removed the fine and shortened the sentence.
In North Yakima Washington Judge Whitsom held the federal Employers' Liability Act constitutional and sustained the demurrer by J G Me Nichols to the Northern Pacific response which raised contributory negligence and assumption of risk as defenses to a damages suit for personal injuries. The statute's constitutionality has been questioned before in district and circuit courts, with Judge Hanford previously declaring it invalid. The case awaits review by the Supreme Court.
Charles H. Buchanan Tulalip Indian agent appeals through Seattle churches schools Sunday schools and civic groups for Christmas gifts for Indian children at the agency seeking broad community support.
Randolph Steirt was arrested at Covington as an insane person by Deputy Sheriff Robert Hodges and jailed this morning. The man, noted for homesteading on another’s farm, displayed enmity toward a mall owner and was in the act of chastising him when seized.
While walking the Grantet bridge on Seattle Boulevard last night, H. A. Page aged 48 residing at the Fremont house on Siathay fell from the trestle to the tideflate and suffered minor injuries. The accident was reported to Patrolman Wilson.
Elmer E. Todd received his commission this morning to succeed Potter Charles Sullivan who resigned. Todd will be sworn in tomorrow and will assume office the following day. The office will be set up on the eighth floor of the Lowman building. Harry Mertzman, 39, killed himself at home by swallowing carbolic acid and cutting his wrists, dying two hours later. no motive is known.
Six marriages in Portland and Multnomah County were performed yesterday but will be repeated next week due to Governor Chambérlain’s holiday order casting doubt on license validity. County clerks issued licenses but they were not guaranteed lasting, so new licenses will be issued and ceremonies repeated to avoid embarrassment.
Paris reports Russia gained leverage over Turkey via a Bulgaria treaty. Russia would aid Bulgaria with 18 cavalry and artillery regiments if Turko Bulgarian troubles arise, while Bulgaria would loan a new torpedo flotilla to Russia. Civil service exams set for November in San Francisco.
Three men identified as J. W Murray L. Howard and F. L Meeds were arrested at Union depot by Officers H. Keefe and Frost for allegedly robbing Gust Rapland a laborer of $50 on a train en route to the city. Rapland notified police by telegraph and the suspects were held at the station with Aspland kept as a witness. Aspland says the robbery occurred near Easton.
Nick Vianello filed in superior court against Washington Iron Works seeking 5000 dollars. He alleges he was employed by the defendant and that due to the company's carelessness his hand was severely crushed, costing two fingers.
Klbert Hubbard of Phillistine fame criticizes President Roosevelt in Los Angeles for needing education despite efforts against rebating. He says any man who acts on impulse for pleasure needs education. The remarks were made during a lecture in the city.
James Mann aged 66 visiting in the city from Tenino Washington was reported missing after plans to travel to Portland failed. A telegram from Mann dated Tenino explained he was stranded there and would rejoin his wife and Mr Campbell by rail. Police were notified when he did not appear.
In Valdivostok a mutiny among Russian troops was suppressed by loyal soldiers who killed five mutineers and severely wounded several more. The mutineers claimed underpayment. Ringleaders have been arrested and may be shot.
An individual posing as a board of health employee sells alleged rat poison to residents, claims health ordinance forces purchase, and charges 26 cents per box. Authorities say no such authority exists and the powder is described as chalk and sugar.
Kennebunk Maine October 30 Edward Weston the famed endurance walker resumes his trek to Portland at 5 40 this morning after completing 25 miles. At 69 he remains in good condition and plans to reach Newburyport Massachusetts by 4 this afternoon, sleeping there tonight and arriving in Boston tomorrow.
Patrolman La Vigne arrested Thomas Williams last night on charges of stealing a watch. Williams faces theft allegations and is in custody awaiting further police action.
The Gymeric of the Frank Waterhouse line sails tomorrow carrying freight to the Orient. The Umatilla arrives from Nome tomorrow. A ten day northwestern inspection prepares the vessel for the Valdez Seward run. Captain Thomas and 12 crew of Annie and Carrie rescued after shipwreck off Shantarski. The McArthur survey steamer arrives after season near Cook Strait. Iroquois detention ship broke moorings at Diamond Point quarantine and wrecked. A North Pacific storm drove vessels to shelter. J A O Brien and J Foley injured in West Seattle by falling timber during Gymeric loading. both hospitalized.
The Corwin of the L. H. Gray & Co. fleet left Nome on October 19 bound for Seattle and port calls at Sand Point Seward Valdez Yakutat Sitka and Juneau under United States mail contract. She carries a full passenger list and is expected in Seattle around November 6. The vessel will likely winter at Eagle Harbor.
Mexico City report says Miguel Ahumada governor of Jalisco may succeed Creel as ambassador to the United States. Creel has been elected governor of the state of Chihuahua.
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