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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1907
Page
1
A Vancouver inspired campaign against Orientals shifts to Seattle with plans for a peaceful mass meeting. League officers promise nonviolence while warning against Japanese Chinese and Hindus. Hindus seek work, unions threaten broad strikes if hires occur.
Correspondent GH Tavenner reports a predicted general strike on the Pacific coast of Canada as Orientals including Japanese and Chinese face demands for protection and rising tensions. Officials in London Ottawa and Montreal signal concern and calls for calm and restitution from British Columbia authorities.
Star Special Service reports Hazelwood Creamery company building under construction in Portland was wiped out by a fire caused by an explosion of insulation. Loss estimated at 90,600 dollars.
Dawson Alaska Sept 16 gold shipments from Fairbanks to the three mile area are now protected by steel cages chained to the deck and kept in full sight to prevent further robberies. The Star Special Service reports intensified security measures on the routes and vessels handling the ore.
An American woman, described as a former tone setter and pianist, becomes the prima donna at Covent Garden next spring. She trained at Oberlin and New York City venues, gaining fame as La Boheme and Don Giovanni roles and earning a four figure contract with manager Henry Higgins.
The report notes Ghivese and Japanese arrivals from surrounding towns as evening approaches, with arms and bedding in tow. Observers say the situation is improving from Monday, while Dapaer is expected to arrive in the evening as white workers gather.
Reported unrest among Seattle’s Japanese community as rumors claim some residents are purchasing firearms rapidly in the past two days. Authorities and local leaders caution against inflaming tensions while noting no confirmed incidents.
At Ovater Bay on September 10 the State Department of Commerce and Labor and the Labor Commissioner met with the president to discuss the telegraphers strike. New York reports the Western Talon board declares a 4 percent quarterly dividend and praises the president and officers for handling the strike while Gompears of the AFL conferences with operators on proposed measures.
Treasurer George Kosser and Water Superintendent L. J. Youngs plan today to move the tight and water departments from the treasurer's office across Yeo to the Trustee building. Mayer signals a delay in the ordinance authorizing the change.
In Seattle during colder weather farmers announce plans to haul wood to the public market to undercut woodyard prices. They expect direct sales to the public at retail wood dealer prices and aim to prevent another fuel shortage by pooling rancher supply and coordinating early steps this week.
Thousands of Japanese veterans are in Mexico equipped with arms and organized to invade the United States on short notice, according to Editor Guernsey of the Mexican Herald. Mexico's liberal immigration policy has drawn large numbers, with more than 7,000 in Senorita alone, each group led by a superior officer.
In Bellingham on September 10 the local Japanese community held a secret mass meeting to organize defense against possible attack. They are purchasing guns and ammo and formed committees to alert police and care for casualties. About 300 Orientals are present and vow to resist if provoked. The chief says 200 special officers are ready for service.
Mrs Mabel M Donald faced arrest for stealing 24 from W Davis after her husband’s accident left them destitute. Exhausted by hunger she fainted on arrest and was given a meal by Jailer Griffith. Davis visiting Seattle, the couple, displaced by prior fires in San Francisco and Youngstown, faced starvation until the case ended with Davis declining to prosecute.
J C Chilberg purchases the Gottatein residence located at Ninth and Columbia Street for twenty thousand dollars. The deal confirms Chilberg as the new owner of the property in the local real estate brief.
A fire at a mill in Real, started by strikers, killed eight people and burned about 30 others, with many believed fatally burned. In Norfolk a woman was shot by a burglar at her Portmoun t home, and in Philadelphia a court ruled a two measure unconstitutional in a Pennsylvania railway case.
Police appeal for help locating missing individuals R A Milner of Portland last seen July 10 with possible Seattle link. Nels Morling 37 arrived from Alaska, missing from Ravenna Park residence two weeks. May Kimball 10 from Everett since September 6, believed to have joined a theater group in this city.
Striking telegraphers will hold a meeting tomorrow evening in Exon's hall in the Arcade building Colsetiman T. P. Revelle will be the chief speaker. Grant Hamilton national organizer of the American Federation of Labor and Thomas J. MacMahon former city attorney of Weat Beattie will also speak. The situation among the strikers remains unchanged with both sides confident of winning the fight.
James Quinn, staying at the Hotel Kenneth, woke with $100 missing after an evening in town. He reported the loss to police and asked them to search for the cash.
A successful test of the new British war balloon was conducted at Farnborough despite a 16 mile per hour wind. The craft demonstrated unusual maneuvering abilities during the trials.
Lynn Mase reports a sensational development as James T. Lenox is assigned assets valued at 2.5 million dollars, drawing wide attention from financial circles. Interruption of the process hints at corporate involvement and potential legal scrutiny.
Three lawyers and many residents confronted the board of public works to stop a stable at 2212 2214 Seventh Avenue by Jack Jolly. Jolly first won a health permit but was overruled by the assistant building inspector, then regranted on appeal. Residents urge withdrawal as the board postpones decision until Thursday.
Secretary Taft lauded Seattle’s municipal leadership during a Grand Opera House address with Mayor Moore and Senator Piles present. He defended injunctions for preventing lawlessness, criticized ex parte measures, and praised labor unions while urging equal justice for capital and labor.
Joe Gans said he outboxed Britt and would travel to Los Angeles to train for a bout with Jim Burns, noting Britt hurt his hand but denying any lasting damage. Britt, nursing a reportedly broken wrist, expressed desire for another shot at Gans once healed and hinted at a future rematch.
Council returned the salt water mains ordinance to committee after demanding details on plant operation. Mullen stated the project would cost 148000 dollars initially and 300000 to 400000 overall to power and fill the mains, with doubts about funding beyond the fineboat. Colorado, Montana and Utah show declines in precious metal production.
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