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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1907
Page
6
A Washington songwriter issues a new comic tune titled MELODY 16 FINE with words by Harvey Bancroft Remonds. Published by the Melville Music Publishing Co located on West 28th Avenue in New York.
A garbled page lists Talbot Patent Attorney services and patent protection offers, followed by scattered ads for boats, a law firm, real estate and household goods. The items read as a mix of legal notices and classified ads with multiple names, addresses, and prices interspersed.
Corner two county parcel of rich level land near water offered for sale. 10 acres with partial water access, sidewalks, and nearby amenities. Broker advertises multiple homes in Seattle area and payment options via The Cosbwerla Heal & Inver.ment Company with contact details.
Chicago report says Judge Landis orders grand jury to reconvene September 4 at 10 am to consider new evidence. United States District Attorney Furman proposes postponement to review facts and circumstances related to the Chicago and Alton railroad case and pending Justice Department guidance.
Chief of Police Wappenstein orders the arrest of two fruit vendors George Dowdy and Joe Trepl on charges under the pure food law after reports they sold spoiled produce. Earlier, Joe Turple and Sam Katz were fined $10 each by Judge Gordon for peddling goods on the Pike and around Eighthaw.
A daylight robbery at the Dexter Horton bank around 10 this morning ends with Mina Allbright missing a warrant she received in Cousty Auditor Agnew's office. The thief snatched the endorsed document from a ledge where ink and paper lie, while Allbright briefly turned away. Investigators have sent the warrant number and description to local banks.
A CP train carrying over 100 passengers for the Toronto exposition derailed near Horseshoe Falls nine miles south of Orangeville Ontario. Six people died and more than 260 were injured in the accident.
The court, per Judge Dunne, granted a defense request and continued the conspiracy case to September 24 at the prosecution's urging.
Vice President Fairbanks arrives at noon from Satrapen. He is escorted to Fairmont Hotel where he will stay during his short visit to the city. A reception will be given tonight at the Fairmont.
Mayor Moore resumes duties at his office this morning. He moves to clear accumulated work, sign numerous ordinances, audit many bills, and endorse warrants left pending in his absence.
Abraham Huet and former Police Chief Jeremiah Dinan appeared before Judge Dunne this morning for proceedings in San Francisco. The United Press report notes the preliminary actions and the ongoing case context as details emerge.
Classified note touts a real estate offer with ten percent cash payment and monthly costs. It cites price ranges from 460 to 74 and mentions a two percent monthly commission or charge. The fragment references a location near a street and a view, but many words are garbled.
A fragmented real estate listing describes a 14 foot alley property with five rooms, Seebrecke from car end, a valley view, and monthly rent rates. It cites a price around 2740 dollars and notes proximity to land and lake area, with contact by telephone.
A jumble of property pitches offers Bay area houses and parcels for sale. Mentions Queen Anne and Green Lake homes plus Lake Washington waterfront plots and a Rainier Beach listing. Several prices appear with down payments and monthly terms. Several lines advertise trades, rentals, and mortgage terms with scattered contact references.
San Francisco reports Policeman Edward T. McCartney was shot through the neck and killed at 3 30 this morning by John J. Tansey a motorman on a strike Tansey was captured a few hours later and the case was reported from Frisco.
Mayor Moore signs the Luna Park liquor license and the Charles Mahnke license for West Seattle. Three council granted licenses remain in his hands. A sealed communication to be opened by the council this evening fuels speculation of a veto related to the West Side liquor license or possibly an appropriation for paying the Shorrock bill tied to exporting the Riplinger accounts.
Los Angeles readers report that Santa Fe Railway workers may strike in sympathy with commercial telegraphers, after local lodge actions. Assist ant Superintendent Chase allegedly loaned Santa Fe operators to Western Union as strike breakers, prompting a demand to end the practice. The matter will be reviewed by national officers of both unions.
Mayor Moore has signed an ordinance authorizing a fountain and statue of Chief Seattle at Fifth Avenue and Cedar Street. The bill appropriates 1800 for the work. Spokane, Sept 3. Supporters say sentiment in Spokane County favors a Spokane native for the Senate seat.
A fragmentary death record lists multiple individuals with ages and vague dates, including A Ballard 29, G J Glass 76, M PD Ragan 3, and others. Locations such as Hillman City and Leavenworth appear alongside hospital mentions, with entries corrupted and unclear.
A chamber authorized committee submitted its Afternoon report on the post office investigation. It cited prior poor service and an H. B. Hall led government expert review, noting 25 new clerks added and promising improved service in the future.
Overnight entries list for Wednesday at the Meadows across six races. Details show horses, weights, and entries for each pacing and selling class from six furlongs to five furlongs plus one mile. Notable entries include Lady Kink Po Glendenneng Ogee Fawrsdesvneeneeslot Virginia Boy Procrastinate and Procrastinate in various races with weights and abbreviations indicated.
Judge Lawler overruled motions to set aside indictments against ER BE Schmite and officials of United Railroads San Francisco Gate Pacific States Telephone and Telegraph company and related entities. Ruling clears path to trials in graft case.
President Charles H Burnett of the city council will announce the members of the charter commission tasked with proposing amendments to the city charter for a spring vote. Five council members will serve plus ex officio mayor, city engineer, and corporation counsel. Frank P Mullen is likely chairman with rival suggestions for Hi Gill or Frederick Sawyer.
Judge Gordon resumes duties on the local police bench and says he has not yet chosen a clerk to succeed the late Captain Case.
Two teams strained for an hour in a tug of war when Mrs. J. C. Marlowe, wife of a local official, cut the rope with a knife ending the contest. Men tumbled in the mud as the line parted and tempers flared amid the crowd.
Twenty five thousand school children aged 6 to 26 report for work in Beattie schools this morning. Seven hundred female teachers and about 50 male teachers are ready to help them pursue education and become responsible citizens. District No. 1 in the Beattie district, the largest in the northwest, includes two high schools and about 100 graded schools. Details of annexations and term schedules are mentioned as the school system plans straightening courses and settling the term timeline.
Washington report quotes Nan Patterson denying rumors that a Pittsburgh masseur killed himself over love for her. She calls the tale vicious and notes the gossip shifts. the nervous woman says she never heard of or saw the alleged case.
Edna Zahlten, a Seattle resident, accuses traveling man Fred C. Patterson of robbing her of 435 dollars and a diamond ring worth over 100 dollars. The alleged crime occurred in August after her arrival in Seattle, and a warrant was sworn out this month in Justice Carroll's court.
Authorities secured a warrant for M. L. Lane a dairyman who sold watered milk from two cows at 248 Fourteenth Avenue. A child fell ill after drinking it and tests showed only 2 percent butterfat.
Chief Wappenstein today discharged Patrolman Leroy Walters from the local police force. Walters had served since March 2 of this year and had previously been a department member years ago. He was dismissed for drinking while off duty and frequenting saloons.
Judge Gilliam reduced the 50 percent assessment on all property in Beacon Hill and Rainsey Valley south of Dearborn St for owners who filed protests before the hearing. The rest of the district’s assessment is affirmed. The city considers how any deficiency will be covered and several owners have already appealed. Judge Gilliam also affirmed the Fourth Ave South assessments.
Prosecuting Attorney announces a second murder charge in a case involving Don Smith accused of killing his wife Sarah Smith. Details are unclear as investigators continue to gather evidence and confirm identities and timelines.
Kikajiri Tebil, chief of a Japanese company, is noted to arrive in Seattle tomorrow. After a day’s work, he will be banqueted by the Chamber, marking a formal local reception.
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