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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1907
Page
1
Turmoil erupts as crowds threaten Hindus, Japanese, and Filipinos in Bellingham. Mayor Black orders extra police after mobs target workers, with federal troops possible if rioting resumes. Night patrols and jail surrounds observed as authorities strive to quell unrest.
The Alaska Yukon Pacific exposition will be observed at the Oregon State Fair in Salem from September 16 to 21. The event runs Tuesday September 17 as part of the fair week activity.
One thousand and sixty nine new pupils registered in public schools yesterday bringing total to 32 396. Superintendent F bd Cooper announced the school board has set aside a room in Longfellow School for instruction of deaf mutes. Miss Ina Smith, who has led a similar class in Milwaukee, will oversee the program.
A thief entered M. M. Smith residence on S211 Wallingford Ave in the early hours stealing a full dress suit a gold watch and several pina ornaments. Patrolman Risely is investigating the case. Labor Day picnic at Pleasant Beach was postponed by rain and will be held Sunday September 16.
The King County property valuation rose to 185 408461 from 156 706 874, a jump of 28 765 874, driven by railroad, coal and timber land assessments. The Board of Equalization revised Agsem’s roll to 179 761 940, with total property tax impact near eight million. furniture reductions trimmed the tally by about 2.5 million. Parish, County Treasurer Gormley and Commissioners travel to Olympia to push for a state tax rate near 27 per thousand from the current 40.
Contending for the right to speak in the street, socialists clash with the police department. Chief Wappenstein vows to curb the speakers as J B Osborne faces arrest after delivering a boxed address on Pike Place. Police order enforcement extends to offenders who violate the ban.
Annie Roughy, recently back in Heston, is sought by King county authorities after a ten day disappearance led to jail time. In Mount Vernon, D. T. Osborn, a Wilson Creek merchant missing since August, prompted police searches with a possible $70,000 business stake and a planned reward. Osborn, 57, 6 feet 7 inches, 190 pounds, blue eyes, gray hair, wore a dark white shirt and black sateen shoes, left a left hand little finger joint missing.
The publicity bureau of the Lumber Manufacturers Association stated lumbermen welcome government investigation. They argued that high lumber prices result from excessive freight rates and expect an inquiry to reveal the true cost factors.
Police warn of two swindlers posing as health inspectors to dupe housewives. Swindler No 1 claims city inspector status and cites carpet sweeper contamination to demand immediate cleaning. Swindler No 2 pretends authority from the board of health and issues a double billed charge. The ruse has affected a dozen or more women.
A Topeka sister Mrs Barbara A Munger seeks her long lost brother Aaron Houghman who left the East in 1862. She recently dreamed he was in Seattle and hopes to reunite before life ends. She previously heard he was in Hutts Montana 27 years ago and sent inquiries to the police chief and the missing man.
John F. Miller camp of the W R C announces a sixteenth anniversary celebration Saturday night at Pythian hall located at the corner of Firat av and Pike.
Monard DP Thomas, vice president of the Micsievipps Commercial Congress, announces an active campaign to bring the 1909 convention to this city after a large recent gathering.
Judge Carroll ruled that using one license for two rented cars is a violation, while using a single car’s license to demonstrate another to buyers is legal. The decision clears up penalties for decal dealer M. M. Page and clarifies dealer practices in demonstrations.
Councilman Crichton introduced an ordinance in the city council to appropriate 350 dollars for placing more litter boxes in the city. He said the emphasis should be on increasing boxes in residential districts.
A massive blaze in Shelton Mason county Washington killed seventeen and left many injured. The Webb hotel Bailey saloon and several residences burned as residents fought the flames. Coroner Frank Willis led the removal of victims while rescue efforts continued and losses were estimated at 50 000 to 60 000.
Registration books for the election in the Fourteenth ward will open next Monday and stay open all week. City Comptroller Carroll says the election law does not fix a limit for special elections. The aim is to register all eligible voters and urge their participation at the polls. A discussion on the proposed new fireboat will be a special order of business for the fire and water committee next Wednesday night.
Sacramento dispatch reports Albuquerques delegates pushing for Albuquerque to host the 1910 irrigation congress next year. Walla Walla and Salt Lake City supporters clash with Reno, blaming Seattle interests for weakening their bid. Seattle seeks the 1909 irrigation congress during the Yukon exposition, hurting Inland Empire backers.
The Vienna report claimed an old peasant with a cane sought a hearing to stop a petition, sparking excitement. Private information corroborates the official statement that no attempt was made to assassinate the emperor.
The health and sanitation committee approved an ordinance allocating $2,000 to pay assistant health officers who will conduct weekly inspections of public schools. Regular practicing physicians will be selected to perform the work.
The Department of Justice awaits Attorney Sims' report on the postponement of disposing the Alien immunity case as ordered by Attorney General Bonaparte. A unsatisfactory reason could lead to Sims' resignation. Rumor ties his action after a Landis conference to the Standard Oil matter. The Japanese steamship Tosa Maru arrived with cargo and passengers while immigration inspectors screen applicants at the Great Northern dock.
PORT TOWNSEND reports the lodale explosion victim August Schultz has died from his injuries. Milk supply shows improvement with fewer cases below the new standard 3.25 as opposed to 3.20. analyses of 200 plus samples indicate 26 below 3.25. Oklahoma City notes national firemen convention delegates arriving as firefighters from around the country attend the session.
The Seattle Star announced the Moran plant would move to Everett. Commercial groups press Mr Patterson to secure the prize while Everett Land & Improvement officials neither confirm nor deny potential land options. A prior deal between the company and Moran management was under discussion.
Officer Caswell ordered a ban on wrapped goods at the public market to stop sellers from concealing rotten produce. He notes ped dlers display fine fruit then pass off inferior items. Judge Gordon supports the crackdown. Joe Trepl was fined $20 for rotten tomatoes found in possession.
A committee from the Japanese Korean exclusion association presented Kikujiro Ieki with evidence of antipathy toward Japanese labor in this state. Ishii said the Japanese government will check immigration to the United States and will report the statistics on return.
Immigration officials pursue Japanese attempting to cross from Haunfied Columbia. Inspector Nicholson escorted K Sasaki to Tacoma for grand jury trial after pursuit from Blaine and capture at Ballard. Inspectors Neilson Curtis Turner bring two more from Blaine as border crossings surge.
The Indianapolis was laid up yesterday and the Inland Flyer took over the Ta coma trip. Rumor says the fast Kitsap may be assigned to run Tacoma in conjunction with the Inland. Ortelale declines to state if action will be taken.
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