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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1907
Page
5
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A public market dispute reports a faction led by FG Hardy claiming Jewish peddlers caused market ruin. Hardy and others argue Jews fled, while some hucksters defend their role and plan legal action to challenge expulsions. A secret meeting and a donation drive for legal costs are noted as tensions rise.
A letter from the Japanese Exclusion League claims the Seattle Chamber of Commerce opposes Japanese citizenship for 18,000 Japanese linked to M. Takahashi. It accuses him of importing workers for the Great Northern railroad and denounces Japanese, Chinese, Koreans, and others who degrade American labor and citizenship. The group notes 12,006 paid members since April 1907 and asserts a stance against all foreign labor unfit for U S life.
United Press reports a new telegraph company capitalized in 2009 by a wealthy New York Chicago group. It will compete with Western Union and Postal in the telegraph field and has about 1007 miles of wire ready. The firm plans entry within two weeks, announced by L K Davys president of Rock Island Con.
Recent advices from Dutch Harbor report that Marine C. J. Hansey was killed in an explosion aboard H. M S Shearwater. The funeral at Dutch Harbor was attended by Capt. Learmonth, Shearwater officers and crew, and by Capt. Cantwell and the U S revenue cutter Manning officers. Naval honors were given to the deceased.
Des Moines Iowa September tornado strikes Gerec Park in the city’s north end, leaving many houses damaged or uninhabitable. Local authorities report widespread destruction and assess injuries and property loss.
J J Osborne was arrested for attempting to speak on a street corner and held twenty hours. He plans another Pike Place speech this evening as party tensions rise. Rich ard Kroeger and Wal ter Mills trade accusations over legality and street action.
O J Bernard Pelly the Herntiah consul of Seattle said no indemnity would be asked after raids on Indians. He visited Bellingham Saturday then left for Seattle with details. Fifty six booths were erected for the Pure Food show to run September 10-21 by the Central Labor Council.
Clearing work for the northern high service reservoir progresses with a growing area of small trees and brush removed. Ide and Jones, contractors for the two reservoirs, report good progress on the lower reservoir as a large force of men and teams labors at the site.
J. H. Fulton son of Dr HOC Fulton a member of the legislature from Asotin county travels to the Philippines after being appointed to a lieutenantcy in the native constabulary. He is a graduate of the Pullman Agricultural College. The note mentions Longworth heading to San Francisco and references third term demands in a separate line.
Mrs. David Well declared she will prosecute her husband to the full extent of the law denying rumors of any out of court settlement. Judge Carroll set the case for trial on September 18.
Pr John R McGil advises in a city speech that the United States must protect its island territories and natural resources to prevent rival nations from dominating commerce. He notes his eight years in the Philippines and argues merchants will face isolation if trade slips away.
Tacoma residents prepare for a 2 million dollar special election on the Green River gravity water system amid sharp political division. Democrat supporters back the project while Republicans oppose it, with Meyer Wright leading a fevered campaign and accusing local papers of conspiring against the plan.
The Johnston Co. prepares a two week window for occupancy of its new Third Avenue and University building. The store will feature private piano listening rooms, a ten room Talking Machine Parlors, and a Metrostyle Pianola display. A grand opening and piano recital series are planned with art souvenirs for ladies and toys for children. The Seattle landmark moves to what may become a premier retail thoroughfare.
A deposition this morning before United States Comets Cowan permitted Chin Shu a Chinese boy to visit China and then return to this country.
Arthur Hawson was released on a $200 bail this morning by Judge Carroll. Hawson faces charges of tending to kill G. Sibley.
Carpenters were at work this morning erecting booths for the Pure Food and Industrial Show opening tomorrow afternoon under the Central Labor Council. Thirty five exhibitors will display goods during the next two weeks. Beattie Man Found Dead in San Francisco suicide suspected. some allege strike-related homicide.
Sixty soldiers attacked the county jail in Junction City Kansas after learning a companion was jailed and were repelled by the sheriff and deputies with no injuries. In London King Edward returns from Marienbach after a bat ha.
In a national game exhibition the Printers defeated the Electricians by a wide margin. Hoyle struck out 16 and controlled the game, boosting the Printers toward the league pennant. Damages amounting to $7,000 were awarded in a separate Payallup case involving fruit growers and the Northern Pacific.
Eugene K. Schmitz was granted permission to visit his mother in San Francisco. The report notes the visit occurred yesterday and that Schmitz was in a frail, uncertain condition and not expected to live five days.
United Press reports Adams will be tried at Rathdam the county seat of Kootenal county Judge W W Woods will preside Clarence Darrow will likely handle an appeal in the case
Count Kam fovsky, noted auterior of state, died in Venice on September 9 after being shot by an assassin on September 6. The event follows the earlier attack and confirms the fatal outcome of the target.
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