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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1907
Page
3
City ministers and police chief faced criticism after a riot suppression effort ended in failure. The chief sought volunteers from the NAletas to act as special police officers, warning arrest and prosecution for nonperformance when duty called.
Fragmented obituary and death record notes list names with ages and dates after Sept. 1. Entries include LC Thomas 50 and Zenner 73, with multiple Sept dates. other lines reference spouses and minor notations, all part of a local death record roundup.
Residents debate comments from Me and Frick about a local matter while praising the chimes as very fine and noted by several people. The uncertain quotes suggest mixed reactions but overall appreciation for the chimes remains.
In Brooklyn a jury ruled Col. Vanderbilt incompetent to handle his affairs amid a sensational trial. His wife Mary Pepper Vanderbilt known as Little Bright Eyes is accused of luring him into marriage for his fortune. In Clinton a church alarm scare ends with a white owl killing Bell rope and injuring guard Van Riper.
William Snyder, a Seattle Box Co. driver, was thrown from his vehicle when the team ran away at the foot of Columbia et. this afternoon and badly bruised. He was taken to the Way side Emergency Hospital.
A suspect on the riverfront confessed to stealing a registered mail sack containing $20,000 in gold aboard steamer No. 4 en route from Fairbanks. One arrest made with more expected. the gold was later recovered from the river near the city.
Firm market prices and steady attendance mark the morning. Potatoes edge down to 20 pounds for 25 cents while corn runs 16 to 15 cents per large quantity. lettuce rises to five cents per head as ranchers seek rain protection and shelter for produce and horses.
The market reports indicate cranberry dealers on Western avenue sold berries yesterday at 40 cents per unit, with some at 37 cents for early supplies. W. A. Bigelow & Co. received the new season's cranberries from Olympia, grading extra large fancy stock at $14 per barrel, and per case at $9.
A garbled list shows California produce price points such as corn tomatoes and beans, plus Oregon and Washington items including poultry and fruits. The text mentions Seattle week events at the Apater Telegraphere Benefit and multiple theatre runs at venues like Third Avenue, Lyric, Star-Might, and Luna Park with vaudeville, moving pictures, and a swimming carnival.
Amusements note that Balomy Jane by Paul Armstrong is showing at the Grand tonight tomorrow night and Saturday with seats going on sale tomorrow for Cyril Scott in The Prince Chap which ran 208 nights in New York. Uncle Josh Perkins ends at the Seattle and thanks are extended for prize donations from multiple firms for swimming races at Luna Park tonight through Sunday.
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