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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1907
Page
3
The Seattle Star reports a message from William D. Haywood of the Western Federation of Labor asking supporters in Seattle to attend Labor Day events. He pledges five thousand members will provide a strong welcome to advance the labor cause.
Washington report notes Cramp and S 68 submit the lowest bid of 575000 each for four destroyer boats. The figures reflect the shipbuilding bids received for torpedo boat destroyers.
The Japanese steamship Kagaru cleared for the Orient yesterday after leaving two Japanese passengers, a man and a woman, to be re examined by a medical board for suspected trachoma. The board canceled the suspicion after review.
Alferd H. Smith, vice president and moral manager of the New York Central railroad, must stand trial on a charge of manslaughter in the second degree. The charge stems from a February 16 Harlem railroad electric train wreck at Woodlawn, according to a deed filed with the Supreme Court.
The fall term of the federal court opened in Tacoma with a docket that includes a large batch of cases, signaling a busy session ahead for the federal judiciary in the region.
A newly organized unit transfers from Fort Worden to Fort Ward to guard the entrance to the United States drydock at Bremerton. The company, led by First Lieutenant James Prentice, forms the nucleus of the expanded coast artillery force and includes seventy men.
The United States individual military champion title is awarded to Harold Travia Smith a two year old boy from Tacoma Washington now a midshipman at the Annapolis Naval Academy.
From Seattle Star exclusive service in San Francisco the Gaiety Girls Eunice and Pearl Gilman Core y, sisters ages 13 and 16, promote their New York sketch The Christmas Tree. Eunice speaks of a rich girl and a waif, a tale of theft and charity ending with emotional curtain notes.
Oklahoma Democrats schedule William J. Bryan to speak in Lawton tomorrow and at a major rally in Oklahoma City on Friday elevating his response to Secretary Taft’s criticisms of the Democratic convention constitution. The series aims to rebut Taft’s August speech and bolster Democratic candidates for state offices.
The Puller brigade recruits gather in Columbus to honor officers and members of the Twenty-seventh Thirty-ninth and Forty-third Ohio regiments with a reunion highlighting their Civil War bravery and exploits.
In Norfolk Virginia the start of the international motor boat and yacht races is marked by a magnificent cap given by President Roosevelt, with Sir Thomas Lipton and the Jamestown Exposition company as incentives for contestants. The event runs from September 4 to next Tuesday.
Everett, Sept. 4 Stone and Webster have started the formation of the city street railway lines. The project marks a major step in urban transit development with construction work underway.
The Norris Safe and Lock Company sues Manganese Steel Safe Company for $39,000 alleging breach of contract and violation of exclusive territory, plus $35,000 for toll orders allegedly induced by the plaintiff.
A delegation of Maury Island residents appeared before county commissioners yesterday to urge the construction of a dock at Point Robinson, seeking improved access and harbor facilities for the community.
Western avenue markets report steady prices with new supplies from Francisco aboard the Watson. Prices noted for berries, peaches, and vegetables. honey, eggs, dairy and meat items listed with varying local and regional origins. Architects Howard and Galloway to invite bids for A P exposition and university structures within three weeks.
Mrs Bumgartner of Portland was arrested after her car struck bicyclist G H Evans at First and Cherry streets, injuring him seriously. Evans rushed to Wayside Emergency. Mrs Bumgartner released on $1,000 bond. She learned her husband was then gravely ill at home and left on the first train to Oregon City. Evans worked for Western Union Telegraph Co. at the time.
Ban Francisco dispatch reports Prince Are Paia Salman, former Regent of the Hawaiian Islands, traveling from Tahiti to marry Queen Milioukalani. The journey signals a royal marriage alliance tied to the Hawaiian monarchy.
Fort Lawton private William J. Bennet, wanted for forgery, escaped from the guard house just before delivery to the United States marshal. This marks Bennet’s second escape from the guard house.
Hundreds march into the Jamestown exposition grounds at dawn led by a 40 piece band to celebrate Kansas City day as a banner reads If You Can’t Boost Don’t Knock. The Norfolk crowd gathers at the event at the fair’s mouth of the Kaw.
Isabelle McGrath and A. B. Frasch, a prominent Seattle businessman, were quietly married in a low key ceremony. The wedding reflects a notable social event in the city’s community.
Last night both young people, well known in the area, were reported to be at the Prince Rupert hotel and are expected to be at home within the week.
The Seattle High School team visits Athletic Park for a 4 30 clash with the Superiors in a bid to avenge a prior defeat. The High School battery is Agnew and Heminway while Belford and Weinholdt start for the Superiors. The Sunday title game matches the Superiors against the Richmond Rainiers with Buck Finney and Woods on the Rainiers and Paddock and Weinholdt for the Superiors. Pad dock is set for the game via Dugdale.
Former U S Senator T C Power of Montana, who served in the Senate from 1890 to 1895, is currently in Seattle. He was selected by Montana's first state legislature after statehood.
The article notes Baby and Parlor Grand pianos and Special Art Style Uprights valued at 950 to 1200 dollars now sell for about half, with examples around 657 and 724 dollars, indicating a market decline.
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