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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1907
Page
1
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Rosner inquest heard a coroner jury find the Seattle electric car fender ineffective in preventing Paddy Sitee’s death. The 1907 incident at First Avenue South and Marion involved a boy struck as he rolled toward the car while playing in the street. Testimony showed fender heights from eight to ten inches and no formal standard limiting leur hang distance.
Portland Oregon September 17 The claim that the bomb of Harry Orchard saved Governor Steanen berg amid indictments for land fraud with United States Senator Borah and others in Idaho and the west is contested The defense argues the federal grand jury workings and the indictment process threaten Borah and the Republican party in Idaho Efforts to defend Borah include appeals to the grand jury and criticism of United States District Attorney Buick Ruick is charged with pressuring the grand jury to indict Borah and others
The Seattle City Council debated adopting improved fenders and car equipment after public hearings drew little interest. A special committee was appointed to investigate with a report due May 14, 1907. If better appliances exist, the Board may compel their use to enhance streetcar safety.
Burlington reports a hunting accident as Frank Laughing and Horn Smith, out Sunday, mistook William Smith for a bear and shot him. The incident occurred during a hunt near town with authorities investigating.
The report notes multiple demonstrations in British Columbia with calls for drastic immigration limits and a monster parade of 6,000. Meanwhile J W Slayden, a Tacoma commissioner, backs Tacoma and Pierce County hosting a building at the Seattle Alaska-Yukon exposition.
The police committee of the San Francisco board of supervisors formally records its stance against pugilistic exhibitions, professional or amateur. It reports opposing Alex Gregans petition to hold a boxing exhibition in October 1907, noting recent boxing events have sufficed and hoping a month or more passes without another.
Funeral services for former State Senator Aaron T. Van de Vanter were held at 2 o clock this afternoon from his residence near Van Nites. The Blue Lodge Mazonic order observed the rites and Knight Templars provided an escort. The obsequies drew many city and county residents as declarations of condolence followed. An inquest was planned to determine the accident’s circumstances. Also updating on injuries from the recent auto crash, Wilson remains serious while Senator Lincoln Davia and Fred Eidemiller show steady improvement at Providence hospital.
The chamber of commerce excursion to Eastern Washington next week, departing Seattle on Tuesday, September 24, includes former Gov. John H. Meshaw and numerous firms and individuals. Names listed cover government, manufacturers, merchants, and service companies, with F. T. Crowe & Co and H. S. Emerson among organizers.
In The Dalles Oregon a mentally ill woman burned her barn and died in the flames after sending her two children to a neighbor. Her charred remains were found in the ashes as authorities investigated the incident.
An unknown humorist yesterday matted a $10,000 check to Harry D Reynolds of the Alaska Home railway with the aim to issue stock for that amount. The check bore the signature of J D Trenholme of the western companies and was described as crue in formery. The Northwestern companies are involved with the Guggenheim interest, which Reynolds' company accuses Om s of trying to gobble up his railroad.
RACUBE N Y Sept 17 To plan a fight throughout the state what they term heartless methods is the principal object of the delegates who met today in the eleventh annual Workingmen's State convention in the Empire state The convention drew one of the largest assemblages of trades unions ever in the state Frederick McNally dead Frederick McNally former president of Rand McNally Co died in Chicago after three weeks illness and nervous prostration.
After a heated council session on the East Decny relief sewer, members left the decision to the finance committee on payment for required work. Crichton pressed for a specific sum to favor policy, while others urged a general application of the rule.
A well known Indian man named Jer ry was killed in a Row at Trafton. White men are involved but authorities believe Jer ry was killed by Indians, as he was the under dog in the dispute.
Columbus report says Cassie Chadwick, notorious for frenzied finance schemes, suffered a nervous collapse at the centiary yesterday. Attending physicians fear she may not survive to complete her ten year sentence.
The cruisers Maryland Pennsylvania Colorado and West Virginia now at Hopolula are set to depart for this port on Wednesday and are expected to reach around September 24.
Judge Frater upheld a decision that police retain control of the city highways. H. P. Titus, a social orator, was fined $16 in the lower court for obstructing the stress and must pay the fine plus appeal costs totaling $110.
The city council passed an ordinance authorizing construction of two comfort stations. One will be near Flint and Pike, the other below Yesler on Third Ave. The board of public works is to prepare the plans.
The Crichton ordinance to build a sea wall two miles long from the foot of Madison Street to West Garfield Street was introduced in the city council last night. Hallmates of coal are being prepared to present a definite proposition to the railroads that will bear the majority of the cost.
At tonight’s city council finance committee meeting the proposal to fund bridge construction over the government canal will be discussed. Estimated cost stands around 2 million dollars.
The Star plans to send at least 20 local boys to the Gentry circus free of charge. From Thursday to Wednesday over two weeks two paper balloons will rise from The Star building roof with orders for two reserved seat tickets attached. Balloons lift at 12:15 PM daily and tickets are exchanged at The Star office upon return of an order.
Two more Tong war victims have died as Chinatown violence continues. Police say the Chinese conflict shows no end in sight and remain at a loss for where to strike next to curb the murders throughout Oakland's Chinatown.
Ville Man Drowns in surf off Catalia Alaska according to advices received here from Catalia. Capt. T. Sands is reported as the deceased.
The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers votes to strike as Missouri Pacific refuses engine roundhousing concessions. Nearly 2,400 Gould lines workers affected by the walkout beginning now.
The pope issues an encyclical warning that modernism threatens the church with liberalism among clergy. It condemns modernist tendencies in faith philosophy and history and states teachers in Catholic schools imbued with modernism must be dismissed.
The John Douglas company of Cincinnati files suit claiming a boycott by the journeymen plumbers gan and steam fitters union of San Francisco. Attorneys begin proceedings to seek a restraining order pending a $25,000 damages trial.
Paul Leschi, a prominent Puget Sound Indian and descendant of Chief Seattle, is on trial for manslaughter in the Nes quarry reservation killing of Ed Jackson on May 24. The Star Special Service reports Tacoma dispatches.
A Pinch gun on the Kashima exploded during maneuvers near Kure killing and injuring 44 crew members and severely damaging the vessel. Relief boats responded as the ship may be moved ashore to prevent sinking. Commanded by Captain Koteumi, the fatalities include four lieutenants two cadets and a staff officer.
The Oregonian reports that the O R and N plans a new railway to run from Spaulding to Butte Montana signaling a renewal of the Harriman Hill feud. The move dissolves the joint Oregon Northern Pacific plan to build from Rigaria Washington to Grangeville Idaho and aims to control Clearwater country. It would also give Harriman direct access to the St Paul system.
Officer Bergstrom arrested a man named T. W. Hayden after a late night struggle at K. K. Tvete store on Maineet Occientalay. Hayden, with a companion and a boy, fought as Bergstrom and Patrolman Noah pursued, with the robber knocked the officer down twice and fleeing toward Moran Company plant before surrender.
Guthrie Oklahoma voters go to polls to decide on the new constitution and party ticket. Democrat C. T. Haskell seeks governor against Territorial Governor Frank Frantz, with the Prohibition question likely to influence results and Frantz favored by supporters to win by a large margin.
The administration backs Burton in Cleveland's municipal election to defeat Tom L. Johnson. John A. Green promotes Burton's governorship bid and a future White House run, claiming Johnson controls city hall and county offices and that Burton will win with Taft Garfield and Roosevelt’s support.
The Superior Coal & Improvement company plans a coal mine three miles from Issaquah shipping 200 tons daily to Seattle by next year. The firm owns 56 acres and is building three miles of railroad to connect with the Northern Pacific at Issaquah. Superintendent W. L. Brooks says coal can be produced for 98 cents a ton and sold locally at lower rates than Seattle prices. He notes completing the road would enable rapid employment and dumping 400 tons daily, with coal sold cheaper than rivals.
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