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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1907
Page
6
A jumble of ads lists banks in Toronto and Canada with branches, storage firms, and agents. It mixes real estate offers in Washington state with farms, houses, and rental properties, plus various services and patent inquiries.
A circle swing accident at Rock Park injures several Seattle residents including Mia M Splen and 0 Wee. Cal authorities report serious injuries with hospital treatment ongoing.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe land buttons or plots named First Clams Flock and Dairy Parm 111 with river bottom cultivation potential. It mentions orchard bearing small fruits running water and barn services with livestock including cows horses and home structures.
J. W. Lysone is expected to be named permanent secretary of the state railway commission as the MPIA secretaryship concludes. The transition signals a staffing shift within the commission this September.
SATIONAL LAND COMPANY located at 606 F086 Monkren Building Main leve REATTLE IND. and other unreadable text.
Fragmentary text mentions cash amount and a completion of a new steam line or heater with reference to distance blocks from a car route. No clear actions, dates, or identifiable entities present.
Seattle dispatch suggests Connie Mack nears a third straight title as the Athletics surge with Jimmy Collins in the lineup. The team climbs from the second division to the American League lead on a late-season charge.
Olympia Sept 11 M F Kincaid superintendent of the Walla Walla penitentiary resigns to seek private business pay 1800 dollars a year previously of Seattle appointed Matterton by Gov Mead resignation follows Keeo departure J B Smith may take temporary charge as assistant superintendent
In Cleveland on September 11 Frank Isbell, star infielder of the White Sox, spiked by Pat Dougherty during practice, suffers a broken finger and will miss the rest of the season. He plans to move to Wichita to manage the team next season, as the injury ends his playing days for now.
Local officials review a new tea stand project in Wenatchee Valley focusing on water quality and safety. The plan aims to ensure clean serving facilities and community access while addressing environmental impact and permitting requirements.
With pitchers working well and effective in and out plays at home, the elongated manager shows reasons to believe Philadelphia can chase the pennant this season.
Traveling salesmen filed a suit against Union Pacific alleging the railroad refused to carry Wayport passengers on certain through trains. The case comes amid broader labor and transportation tensions, with no further particulars available from the fragmentary report.
Louie Thomas files a sensational reply in a divorce suit against Sarah Thomas. He alleges she is the lawful wife of Thomas Morris while a December 6 1902 purported marriage ties her to him. Attorneys seek voiding of that marriage and dismissal of the divorce, noting the case centers on bigamy but no prosecution is planned.
William Blount appeared before Judge Morrin and was found guilty of assault with a deadly weapon for shooting Harry Lewis at Norman McKinnon’s grading camp. Sentence set for Saturday. The assailant asserts the weapon discharged accidentally amid a clash with Joseph Deckard, a camp worker.
Real estate ad lists multiple readings with prices and terms. Includes $100 per what appears to be container or unit, $65 cash and $15 monthly, a modern cottage by a lot with cement driveway, a corner lot cleared for $1,600 with $160 down and $10 monthly, and a 1964 reference with a contact prompt at Ship Phone Mallard.
The Cunard steamer Lusitania reports arrival signal near Cape Race at 5 20 AM and expected to reach New York by Friday, projecting a voyage of about four days and 18 hours, potentially breaking the record by 13 hours.
The schedule lists games for Olympia at Beat PM, BU of W Seattle, Everett at Beattie October 12, Tacoma at Beattie December 19, Seattle at Beattie November 24, and Seattle at Portland November 24. It notes arrangements with Chicago North Division and Everett.
HL Peterson of Dood Mead and Co received a $10 fine for cruelty this morning by Judge Car roth. The offense involved driving a horse with a galled shoulder.
The park board begins bulkheading along Lake Ashington south of Yesterway with a rock wall breakwater instead of a straight concrete sea wall.
Washington labor incident reports a man killed during a furnace initiation, with several workers possibly facing charges. The event occurred last night as part of an initiation ceremony, and authorities are reviewing suspects and motives. The incident involves a Chinese minister to Washington in discussions tied to the case.
Rumors of divorce gain strength as Orin W Rank travels toward Alaska with his wife Mrs Rank and their daughter. Mrs Rank and her mother Mrs Hoover accompany, with friends claiming she travels to Spokane to pursue vindication in the family dispute. Rank's business troubles are cited and he remains a well known Seattie figure.
Boston Sept 10 District Attorney Moran says eight members of the executive council are suspected of misusing city funds for food and drink after weekly meetings. He vows to probe and stop the alleged plebian expenditure.
Kent business leaders of the Commercial club protest proposed boundaries of the Washington canal assessment district. The action signals local concern over how the district would be delineated and funded.
The county commissioners will consider a proposal to issue bonds up to 1,600,000 to enable the county to operate on a strict cash basis instead of the warrants system. The plan may waive interest to reassure banks holding warrants that higher rates are unlikely.
Mike Blanchard Antone Mulello and Vance Buleib stand accused in Quartermaster Harbor after authorities say they used a fine net to catch fish. The Aeher Tien were arrested by Game Warden Hef.
George F. Frye, building a hotel at Yesterday and Thirday 8, has been told by city officials to hurry construction or remove the street obstruction. After the foundation, no progress was made. The Great Northern will improve its roadbed in Spokane on Sept 11.
Maxine Hott delighted London audiences after years of effort with the curtain raising hit Under the Greenwood Tree. The production drew attention for its lively staging and Hott’s return to the stage amid a string of local notes.
Washington reports a major celestial display as Daniel’s comet, discovered June 8 by Princeton’s Prof. Daniel, is expected to outshine all since 182 over an hour after midnight. The pale tail stretches 23 times the moon’s diameter and shines like a bright star, with material streaming 21,000,000 miles from Earth.
Ban Francisco September reports focus on Tirey L. Ford United Railroads counsel general as his bribery of supervisors case nears trial. Ford, famed orator with political ties, faces potential prison though many recall his popularity and long career. Prosecutor Heney warns the Damocles sword hangs over him as in prior cases.
Massacre of Jews reported across Kishineff and Lodis with a hundred killed and numerous injured as mobs rampage through the Ghetto. Fugitives say frontier guards turned many fleeing Jews away, extending the violence and death toll in the region.
A morning notice lists multiple marriage licenses including Willie N Wallace 44 of Tacoma and Alla Sharp 30 of Cedarville California, Franklyn D Helm 22 and Lulu H Lawrence both of Seattle, and other couples from Seattle Renton Spokane West Seattle Port Madeley Roslyn Ballard and Ballard areas. The notice also records Sylvester H Watford 80 and Alberta A Watson 21, and Marguerite M Roland filing for divorce.
A brief item recalls John Boland and the woman he married in 1900, noting a single charge connected to the case.
William G. Leahy and his firm Leahy Bros declare bankruptcy with liabilities totaling 29055.34. Wages due to employees amount to 4582.24, secured claims 33, and assets listed at 348.29.
Divorce granted for Minnie G Sipes from M D with no children. The couple wed in 1892 according to the record.
Henry Carstens president of Washington Fire Insurance company departs Friday for a ten day visit to agencies in eastern states to review operations and set future plans.
Tacoma residents yesterday rejected a gravity plan for Green River service by a wide margin. Of 14,000 eligible voters, about 2,788 cast ballots with 1,662 voting against the proposal, indicating little public interest in the measure.
Objections from voters lead to a shift of the polling place for the second precinct in the ward from California Street to Ri street. The move affects voters in the impacted area and requires new polling location details.
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