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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1907
Page
7
A fragmented account recalls a trolley collision beside a steam railroad that killed a number of passengers and left many injured, describing the scene and the aftermath as authorities investigated the cause.
A fire at Devon Baptist Church on 152 Porth area caused damage about £1000 in the early hours. Firemen arrived to prevent total destruction. The blaze started in the back where a large quantity coal and oils were stored.
A courier brings letters from Raisuli and Cald MacLean outlining conditions for the release of the Ritiah official. Raisuli seeks governorship of the northern Moroccans hill tribes and wants his forces supplied with magazine rifles and ammunition. Raisuli is prepared to meet a further demand.
The Star Exclusive Service notes Sept Mulal Hafid proclaimed himself sultan, rivaling his older brother for leadership as a non European ruler. Hafid, a poet with works published in Kayp, has one wife and a child and has never traveled to Europe.
A British representative in the court of the reigning Sultan Abdul has issued a formal declaration regarding state affairs and colonial relations. The statement signals Britain's strategic posture in the region and outlines anticipated diplomatic steps under Abdul’s rule.
Cyril Beott appears in The Prince Chap at the Grand for the rest of the week. William Paversham is set for next week in The Squaw Man. Little Johnny Jones runs at the Seattle with The Tale of Spice starting at Third Ave and Cherry. Around the World in Eighty Days ends with four performances. The Colleen Bawn comes to Third Avenue next week. Continued vaudeville features Star Harry First and various acts, plus The Lois Morton Jewell troupe and moving pictures at Oliver venue.
Five life term prisoners from Sing Sing were released after more than 20 years behind bars. One known former inmate is Patrick Casey of New York City, a former policeman who killed his superior officer, while the parole board hides the others' identities.
A list of marriage licenses shows pairs from Tacoma Topeka Vancouver Seattle Renton Joplin and Vashon. Individuals include Christopher Shick Carla Corbett Wm Murphy Helen Booge Raymond Shearer Mathias Grady Emma Erickson Jenna Will Mary O Reilly Masanozuki Hanamoto Nobu Sakamoto W H Pickering Sarah McCann Oliver Herd Tilda Swenson Ira Allen Bula Weet Chester Packard Helen Blain Pearl Henderson Mollie Breed.
Deaths list multiple individuals with addresses and dates including Weilderman Frederick Waether man age 21 Sept 17, 219 Twenty-ninth Ave and Munacy J D Pemeee age 21 Sept 17 Ninth Ave and Marion Yantagi T Yantagi age 1 Sept 13 Providence Hospital Parrow A Farrow age 1 Sept 15 300 Twenty-seventh Ave North Taylor A 8 Taylor age 40 Sept 17 Rainier Boulevard and Graham Bimen L BE Simon age 32 Sept 17 1048 Summit Ave Lyon Sin feat Sept 18 206 Jones Ave Births include Kate wife of T Kate 611 Maynard Ave Sept 17 twin sons Harrett wife of H B Barrett 1211 Howell St Sept 14 a son Ginger wife of F J Ginger 1734 Boren Ave Sept 18 a daughter
Advertisement notes a furnace package for a five to eight room house priced at $65. Contact H. Woodhouse Co located at 112 University.
In Oklahoma City on September 19, Democrats swept statewide races by about three to one. Charles N. Haw kell appears set to win the governorship by a sizable majority, with an anticipated margin near 20,000 votes. The party also claims most of the five congressional seats and a strong legislature likely to elect United States senators Robert KL me and T. Gore.
Rotse Idaho Sept 19 District Attorney Buick is relieved from acting in the Borah case for reasons not related to his feelings toward Borah. Washington officials advised dropping the charge, while M. C. Burch of Denver indicated several big surprises will be sprung when the case goes to trial. Special prosecutor Horch questioned the grand jury that returned the indictment and one juror denied the allegations about unfair methods. The name John Doe in the indictments is now linked to ex Governor Steunenberg, with true names to be revealed at Borah's trial opening next Monday.
Dancer G Inverarity formerly assistant manager at the Grand Opera Mouse will oversee the Coliseum theater when it opens September 30 Sullivan Const aine owners announce the appointment and invite congratulations from friends. Inverarity is a well known figure in local theater with years of experience and a strong reputation among the younger set.
Warrants issued for 14 individuals tied to conspiracy to cheat and defraud the state over furnishing and decorating the new capital building valued at 36 000 090 dollars. Principals appeared, typically released on 40 000 dollar bonds. Named include Joseph M Huston architect and Stanford Lewis assistant, John H Sanderson chief contractor, Hurd Cassel treasurer, James Hawmaker former superintendent, and others from Philadelphia and Pennsylvania towns.
The Katsuka Maru, now in Tacoma after several port days, has a noted history. Formerly the British Powderham, seized by Japan in 1906 while supplying livestock, then held as a trans ship by the Japanese for 18 months. Sold to Tomikura in recent years, the vessel was renamed and rebuilt by the Japanese, originally built for J. A. Bellamy & Company.
Chairman Sawyer of the city council finance committees aims to submit a plan to raise fixed estimates and have the city reimbursed for all expenses incurred in making the improvement.
Dr. H. F. P. Titus, a socialist, was taken to the county jail by Deputy Sheriff Wise and said he would serve his term. A socialist meeting is planned tonight at Pioneer Square with J. B. W. Osborne, the blind socialist, to speak, followed by a general public meeting at the Labor Temple on Gumrlay.
Marine inspectors ruled that no member of the Santa Barbara's crew could be held responsible for the damage from striking a submerged rock in Active Pass.
Report from Eagle Harbor explains the drowning of a crew member from the barkentine John Smith off California. The man, a Denmvark native, fell from the boat while at work and could not swim despite a thrown line arriving too late. A formal proclamation followed from the governor on October 14.
The piece notes unions forming in St Paul and Minneapolis mattress making, Toronto street railway men signing a three year contract, Britain's Associated Blacksmiths Society marking a jubilee since 1857, Nome Alaska’s first labor weekly the Nome Industrial Worker, Rev Jenkin Lloyd James calling US wage slave culture relative to Russia, Richmond Virginia showing labor gains in improved conditions, and contrasts unorganized workers 12 to 15 hour days with union eight hour basals.
Report notes cows in interior Russia amid six month snow cover may suffer snow blindness while grazing under melting snow. It also claims an absolutely weldless chale has been produced as an accomplished fact.
Report details 18 individuals and firms named by the investigation commission in Gov. Stuart era capital contracts. Excludes Frank G Harrin and Edward B Hardenberg, former officials, while listing Cassel, Cage Keim, Shumaker’s staff, and the International Manufacturing Supply Co as connected entities.
In Vienna the International tuberculosis conference begins with twelve papers by leading medical authorities. A key recommendation urges uniform sanitary laws worldwide to prevent consumption, including daily disinfection of passenger coaches on railways and mandatory physician reporting of every TB case to authorities.
Social groups from across Italy converge on the Vatican area amid fears of repeat attacks on priests. Demonstrators plan a march to the Bruno monument while police vow strict action against clerical assaults. The pope orders all pilgrimages to Rome halted until safety for visitors and clergy can be guaranteed.
Olympia reports include Hilletone Digs conven, chaired by Bert Hill and others, forming a Seattle based firm. Cohared Lember company registered in Seattle with $25,000 by Corwin Shank and Ben Moore. Standard Potter works incorporated in Seattle with $15,000 by F J Flajele and G F Barritt.
New York report states the Amalgamated Copper Company will cut copper output by 50 percent. Directors met and plan immediate shutdowns of many mines.
In North Yakima on September 19, E. Rh. Preble, a Democrat, is endorsed by the local bar to succeed H. B. Rigg who has resigned. The aim is to secure his appointment as judge.
Patrolman A. M. Kent, a 15 year veteran and pioneer of the department, was yesterday appointed special officer to assist humane Officer Vaupell.
Van Rancibco reports the flour trust raised prices by 20 cents per barrel or five cents per sack on September 19. The move affects the market as grain buyers react to the higher costs.
Salem Oregon September 19 J W Clise of Seattle won the awards of the state fair for Ayrshire cattle at the event.
A pitch from Walters offers investors a free trip to a coal mine at 107 Union Street. Prospective stock buyers are told to join daily tours at 7:30 am and 12:30 pm, with Sunday visits available, as they evaluate enormous profits and the property’s ability to pay large dividends.
A prospectus invites investors to a coal mine 12 miles east of Seattle on 360 acres with four coal veins including an 11 foot vein. It asserts perfect title, full stockholder access, and a $400,000 capitalization while selling shares at 40 cents cash or 4.56 dollars on installments.
Notice from Superior Coal and Improvement Co listing at 107 Union Street Seattle a request for payment of shares fully paid and non assessable with instruction for settlement in full or in the closed part of payment to the company.
The speaker states they would be pleased to receive more information about the coal proposition without obligation. No other details or parties are provided in the text.
Secretary Root will leave Clinton City for Washington to handle several state affairs before departing for Mexico next Wednesday. He is reported in good health and will travel aboard the private car Signet, via St. Louis, Texas, and Laredo to join the Mexican executive’s private train en route to Mexico City, arriving September 30.
Laurel, a small town near Butte, has been largely wiped out by a fire that destroyed the entire business district. Loss is estimated at 250,000 dollars.
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