This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1907
Page
7
New York October 1 United Press reports Harry Thaw will plead insanity for the Stanhope murder case. Martin Littleton, chief counsel for Thaw, says the defense will be pursued on grounds of Thaw's supposed unsound mental condition and not as a mere theory.
A historical note warns that Halloween night brings mischief with fence posts torn and gates moved. Chief Wappenstein cautions innocent pranks are permitted only until property destruction prompts arrest and potential jail until court.
Fragmented report from United Press items includes railroad finance rumors, a Wall Street angle on Pacific securities, a fatal shooting in Soldier Idaho, a bank cashier suicide note in Chariton, ship arrivals and labor shortages, and a totals update on October 31 with 52 deaths and 27 suspects.
Ninety nine diphtheria cases have been found and quarantined this month by Quarantine 1 James McGee. Ten cases of smallpox fourteen of scarlet fever and ten of measles were also recorded during the month.
An Inter locutory decree of absolute divorce from Captain Charles Gien Collins has been signed by Justice Davis in New York. Natalie Schenck Collins and Charles Gien Collins share one child, a daughter named Mia Collins, a Newport society figure.
Eastern Canadian millionaires form a corporation with $20,000,000 capital aiming to challenge the Guggenheims in Klondike dredging and northern river projects. Report suggests secrecy in Ottawa and anticipated political influence to hinder American control.
Maj. George W. Burr, recently named chief of ordnance for the Philippines, arrived in Los Angeles en route to Manila to oversee fortifications. He notes Manila and Subic Bay will be fully fortified while claiming the Pacific coast poses no danger, citing strong batteries at Puget Sound, the Columbia River, and San Francisco’s defenses.
F. H. Clark defied Seattle electric company fare rules and triggered a chaotic scene as a thousand bystanders crowded streets and staked positions at the head car. Police pinched him after a struggle amid broken glass and shouted claims of drunken conduct.
In Roseburg Oregon a robbery at L Abraham’s clothing store used gun cotton to blast open a safe and steal 260 dollars in gold. The store and safe were destroyed by fire causing 26000 dollars in losses. A crowd formed as police searched for two robbers who escaped. Vigilante talk spread promising to drive hobos from town.
In St Louis on October 31 the financial stringency has railroads stopping car orders. It is likely several or all 14 American Car and Foundry plants will shut down, with some closing in December. About 8,000 workers are employed across these plants.
John Cort sketches a Pullman car exchange about Seattle facing a financial era with no holidays and no clearing house certificates. He notes local banks show no change and Gov Mead faces criticism for proclamations. The Pacific Coast steamer Umatilla arrives with 400 passengers and a gold treasure.
Wee Coyle will play as Seattle meets Spokane high schools in Spokane on Saturday. A telegram from Inland Empire city reports Spokane drops its objection to Seattle's claim, settling the dispute. Traveling squad includes Burke Henry O'Neil Presser Rogue Pullen McKay Coyle Jay Smith Mackay Westover Jack McDonald Hill McDonald Gepner.
United Press reports from Ship Rock New Mexico that Superintendent Shelton says three Navajo men were killed in a battle between U S cavalry and Navajos in Southern Utah. Troops arrested Chief Bytiite and nine others. No further trouble expected.
In a dispute over which high school cadets won a recent sham battle Seattle and Tacoma cadets will stage another four second trial to be judged by a U S army officer. The Beat cadets officers seek a fair decision on the contested victory amid rival school arguments.
Mrs. J. H. Jennings heading a Federation of Women's Clubs committee will host the group of Hawaiian girls arriving tomorrow. The Butler serves as headquarters for the visitors. Manager Cort and the Liebler company provide three Grand boxes for the evening performance.
The November calendar of the United States district court will be taken up Tuesday, November 6, with hearings scheduled across divisions and several civil cases listed for action. Proceedings may include motions, hearings, and rulings on pending filings.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.