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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1907
Page
7
The report notes rising military mobilization and fortification in several states as armories fill and workers are recruited. Officials emphasize a broad national defense effort as tensions mount and government agents monitor overseas movements.
United Press reports a shift toward younger leadership with names such as Wailat and Gem Rockefeller among the new era figures. The article notes the ousting of older executives as the company redefines its direction and vast interests.
The ape celal grand jury began work today repenting the acts of predecessors that brought indictments against United States Senator Borah ex Attorney General Martin and nine others for conspiracy in the land Crauda.
Secretary Loeb said President Roosevelt would not issue a statement about yesterday's visit by Percy Thomas and Daniel Russell of the striking telegraphers. In Everett, Charles Newman accidentally discharged a gun, severing Pay Compton's right foot and necessitating amputation. In Bellingham, the Washington Association of Congregational churches protested church involvement in politics.
The Superior Coal and Improvement Co stock rises to 60 cents a share in cash and 65 cents on the installment plan at 9 o clock tonight.
Circulars from Seattle police identify the hotel thief shot after a chase at the Hotel Hutler two weeks earlier as Harry Frooka also known as James Ferguson. Documents forwarded by Denver officials linked Brooks to the suspect, noting a 1902 grand larceny sentence and a prior wanted status in Los Angeles for an arms-bar charge.
A Southern Pacific freight train struck a street car at 75th and Kentucky streets in the early afternoon, wrecking the car and fatally injuring Mrs. Dr. Wm. Me. Lauchtin while seriously injuring four other passengers.
Vancouver dispatch reports Japanese Delegate Sehil departed Ottawa en route to Washington. He agreed with ex Premier Laurier to recommend that the Japanese government consider Canada’s general request for immigration restriction. New York note mentions William G Rockefeller, nephew of John D Rockefeller, as assistant treasurer of the Standard Oil company.
Walter H. Moore president of the defunct Oregon Trust and Mrs. Laurable wife transferred 7 406 acres in Multnomah Morrow and Sherman Counties valued at 260 000 by deed to Thomas Devilin receiver in Portland Oregon as part of the proceedings against the bank.
The Chamber of Commerce cannot handle the many applicants for the excursion. About 20 men are on a waiting list, and late arrivals miss the trip due to berths being filled. Secretary Yandel reports daily applications but limited space.
The state land commissioners and Assistant Attorney General J. B. Alexander have agreed to postpone the appeals by upland owners along Lakes Union and Washington until a decision is reached on who owns the shore lands.
Mrs. George T. Ladd of Yale University arrived yesterday aboard the Shinano Maru. In an interview she said her husband, Professor George T. Ladd, is in Japan gathering material for a book on Japanese rule in Korea.
Pioneer Piano House offers guaranteed savings and refunds on any instrument bought during its Closing Out Sale. If you find a better deal or are dissatisfied for any reason, you receive a full refund of all payments. High-grade pianos and organs are offered with $25 down and $10 a month for installment buyers.
Officials’ investigation reports a major wreck on the Great Northern Oriental Limited near Swenatchi Washington caused by spreading rails. Five cars burned, three crewmen and four trainmen hurt. dispatches describe fire devastation and damaged clothing and gear.
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