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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1907

Page

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Xan Jones

Price of a boat at sea noted as 190 dollars

A fragment states a boat priced at 190 dollars, with unclear surrounding context. The garbled text mentions January and a price, suggesting a pricing note or ad but provides no verifiable details or entities beyond the figure 190 dollars.

Carroll puts it up to attorney Mackintosh in death of Indian boy

Coroner Carroll says the decision to prosecute Paddy Sam who died after being crushed by streetcar trucks is up to Prosecuting Attorney Mackintosh. The coroner notes the jury found fault with the companys actions but leaves the case to legal authorities for final handling.

Paddy Sam Seattle Electric Company Ting Mackintosh Coroner Cattle Electric Company Carroll

Jury verdict in Van de Vanter death case filed

Jury finds motor man Van de Vanter died on 14th day of 1907 in Firatay south of Pustet Sound after his car collided with a southbound street car. Chauffeur Bigelow remains bedbound. prosecutor Mackintosh pending receipt of witness evidence and coroner's report.

van VE Firatay Bigelow Mackintosh Mr. Mackintosh

Diver Dies After 112 Days With Neck Injury At Alki Point

Lawrence M. Lawrence aged 27 died at Pacific hospital after a fall while diving at Alki Point natatorium on May 2. He had lived 112 days with a broken neck and was paralyzed from the neck down.

Alki Point Lawrence M. Lawrence Pacific Hospital

WML asks Fowler to take two weeks vacation

The executive board of the Japanese league recalls Fowler from Bellingham after he collected about $60 to $65 for meeting bills. Gill says Fowler acted as treasurer without proper authorization and has spent much of his own money promoting the movement. Fowler is to return tonight.

Japalusian League Bellingham Ming F&f Gill Lee Mr. Gil Ler Fowler League Powler

Rail service in decline as trains run far behind schedule

Report from Sept 19 notes multiple trains late on Great Northern and Northern Pacific lines. N P No 5 due 8 pm is 8 hours 66 minutes late, No 3 due 2:30 pm four hours late, No 15 due 8 am one hour 35 minutes late, No 1 due 9:18 pm Sept 18 is 20 hours 46 minutes late, and G N No 3 due 7 am. Authorities fear a collision as delays magnify and morale sinks amid deteriorating service.

Union Depot N. P. No N. No. 1 G. N. No Puffern N. P Great Northern

Davis Wins Straw Ballot in Fourteenth Ward Contest

N. W. Davis led the straw vote among four candidates for councilman in the Fourteenth ward. The event, held in room 221 of the Pioneer building under the Fourteenth Ward Municipal League, ended with Davis pledging to oppose additional saloons in the ward as league members pledged to unite to back him.

N. W. Davis Fourteenth Ward Municipal League Davis League

Star Paper Locates Two Long Missing Heirs

The Star reports two long missing individuals found and given fortunes from relatives. Mrs W G Cannon of Tacoma, heir to $20 000 from Joseph La Chapelle of Los Angeles, and Nicholas Flannagan of Pearl City Ti, heir to about $10 000 from his father. Miss Ade La Chappelle, previously untraced, identified in Tacoma after ten years away. Flannagan had once served in the local police force.

Star Mra W. G. Cannon North Thirty Sixth Tacoma Joseph la Chapelle Los Angeles Nicholas Pianeagan Pearl City Mise Adeaide la Chappelle Barck Miss Chapelle Liv. Lon Nicholas Flannagan

There is Money in Pies Claims A Pie Shop Dream

B G Chambers tossed a ten cent coin found in a pie at Drake's band room. He bought two more pies with the dime and failed to win a second prize. He muses about opening a pie shop with a guaranteed disinfected dime in every quarter section.

B. G. Chambers Drake Chambers

University of Washington Football Tryouts Expanded

Coach Place and Captain Bagshaw announce open opportunities for all who attend football practice this year. Every available man will have a chance to play in at least one game, starting with a scrimmage against Fort Flagler's soldiers a week from Saturday. The schedule also lists Seattle High School Witworth College and the Nebraska sailors among practice opponents as candidates vie for varsity spots.

University of Washington Bagshaw Soldiers of Fort Flagier Seattle High School Witworth College Nebraska Varelty

Big Moose Babcock Not Joining UW Football Squad

University of Washington football faces lineup gaps as star heavyweight Moose Babcock declines to attend practice and Paul Jarvis, a key guard, also opts out. Captain Bagshaw warns that players avoiding early practice may lose spots to those who stay committed as Coach Place selects the team. Daily workouts continue with around 40 hopefuls.

Moose Babcock Bagshaw Paul Jarvis Place The

Death sentences for 1905 rebellion leaders in Riga

Twenty two persons convicted before military tribunals for taking part in the 1905 rebellion were sentenced to death in Riga. Some of the condemned are women and several are boys under twenty.

United Press Riga Russia

Two Gentry Brothers Circus Tickets Promised by Balloons

The Star announces a noon balloon event at its roof on Seventh Avenue between University and Union Street. Two reserved semi tickets for the Gentry Brothers circus will be attached to each balloon. Orders returned to The Star office win tickets. Balloons rise promptly at 12 16 and repeat on several days next week.

Star Seventh Avenue University Union Street Gentry Brothers’ Circus Beattie Star Office

G N Train Ditching Near Wenatchee Causes Injuries and Damage

The Great Northern Oriental Limited derailed twenty miles east of Wenatchee Washington injuring a woman passenger. A fire followed the wreck destroying cars and 800 feet of track. Traffic halted until late. a relief train and wrecking crew were sent from Spokane. damages run to thousands of dollars.

Wenatchee, Wash Great Northern Oriental Limited Spokane & Wrecking

Boy Mauled by Malamutes in Nome Incident

In Nome Alaska on September 19 13 year old Philip Goodwin was chosen to handle malamute dogs owned by his father. He was on a route to Centre Creek to meet his father when the dogs attacked him.

United Press Nome Alaska Philip Goodwin Centre Creek

Sir Conan Doyle Marries Jean Leckie in Quiet Ceremony

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, creator of Sherlock Holmes, wed Jean Leckie yesterday afternoon in Don, with a small group of relatives and friends present. He is 48, she 24, and the couple planned a modest life together after the ceremony.

Don Sir Conan Sherlock Holmes Jean Leckie Sir Conan Ts Bie

Call in Old Badges for Special Officers

Calef Wappenstein issued an order calling in all badges for special officers issued before the first of the month. The council passed an ordinance making it a misdemeanor to wear badges on uniforms resembling those of regular patrolmen. New badges have been secured to replace the old ones.

Calef Wappenstein

Adams at Rathdrum meets murder suspect defense

Steve Adams arrived in Rathdrum Idaho to be confined in the county jail awaiting the October term murder trial. Clarence Darrow and Mrs Darrow accompanied him as C Moyer and attorney Edwin Melee joined the defense team.

United Press Rath IM Idaho Steve Adams Adams Clarence Darrow

Beattie Clearing Totals Reported Across Cities

The figures show Beattie and Acoma with clearings today totaling $1,583,206 and $843,641 respectively, with Portland posting $1,144,080. Balances stand at $83,448 overall.

Beattie Acoma Portland

Fender debate and suit over streetcar fenders in Seattle

Frank Kt Bell sues the county for 10000 damages after his car careened over an embankment near Tukwilla due to a poor roadbed. Jacob Furth of Seattle Electric discusses adopting a better fender, while The Star advocates safer fenders and notes lowered fenders already appear on Seattle street cars.

Frank Kt. Bell Tukwilla Bell Jacob Furth Seattle Electric Company Seattle Furth Eclipse Life Guard Eclipse Car Fender Company Cleveland Ohio Liverpool Fender Star Crusade

New Trick in Standard Oil Dissolution Case Emerges

In New York on September 19 authorities reveal that Standard Oil shows annual profits near 1 000 percent amid a broader probe. Attorneys present claims the firm operated across states with stock owned by diverse members to dodge anti trust rules.

United Press New York Standard Oil Co Kellogg Standard 611

Woman Freed in Jewel Theft Case. Bond Cancelled

An Isle East? May East man is freed after the prosecuting attorney moves to dismiss the case. The suspect had been held on a $500 bond for diamonds and other valuables stolen from George Dodson’s jewelry store. She plans to return to Beattie.

Spokane May Eastman George Dodson Seattle Beattie

Glynn to Play With S A C

Spokane Sept 19 One of the greatest football players in the Northwest Ralph Glynn a former end and half back for the Spokane club will join the Seattle Athletic Club this year He will leave for Seattle Saturday evening and will likely be in the lineup against Spokane

Spokane Ralph Glynn Northwest Glynn Seattle Seattle Athletic Club

Paper bullet injures soldier at Port Spokane

During a sham battle near Fort Wright encampment at Port Spokane Private Filer of Company B was struck in the face by a paper bullet fired by a comrade. He was badly injured and may lose sight in one eye.

Spokane Old Port Spokane Fort Wright

Mrs Potter Palmer Plans Seattle Visit And Investment

Chicago Sept 19 Mrs Potter Palmer departed for Oregon where she owns promising tracts of land and will return to Seattle to invest.

Mrs. Potter Palmer Seattle Chicago Potter Palmer Oregon

Frye and Bruhn sue Tony Kengyel over 1871.48 claim

Frye and Bruhn file a civil action against Tony Kengyel of Janggau Alaska seeking 1 871 48 alleged due since July meat BIN A bond of 4 000 is posted to protect Kengyel in the suit.

Frye and Bruhn Tony Kengyel Janggau Alaska Kengyel

Lewis Construction Wins Pipeline Permit on Connecticut Street

The Lewis Construction Co. received approval to operate a pipeline on Connecticut Street to carry salt water to the grading and regrading districts on Jackson Street.

Lewis Construction Co Connecticut St Jackson At

Sivamehip Dolphin Arrives From Skagway With Passengers and Cargo

The Sivamehip Dolphin arrived from Skagway and other ports at 6 o clock this morning. It carried a sizable number of passengers and a full cargo and made a fast trip.

Sivamehip Dolphin Skagway Way Ports

Schooner Blakeley Reaches Port Ludlow From Sa Francisco

The schooner Blakeley arrived at Port Ludlow today from Sa Francisco and will lead with lumber for the return voyage.

Blakeley Port Ludlow Sa Francisco

Seattle Electric fenders sparks city inquiry into safety

The Seattle Electric Co fenders on streetcars face scrutiny as a city board plans a general investigation. Tests show cars at eight to twelve mph can be hazardous. critics argue Seattle grades and car design heighten risk. City Engineer Thomson says an investigator will be appointed and results announced after Saturday board meeting.

Seattle Electric Co Ot Public Works Thomson

Port Angeles Victoria Ferry Plans Move Forward

Arrangements will be made to establish a ferry link between Port Angeles and Victoria. A British craft is to be chartered and placed in tri weekly service to connect the two ports.

Port Angeles Victoria

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