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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1907
Page
1
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The Board of Public Works urges Labor Commissioner Charles F. Hubbard to lead the investigation into the Fender matter for Seattle. City Engineer Thom annie urges full use of state powers to compel witnesses, testimony, and legal aid, with hearings to proceed under state law and a date to be set by Hubbard.
The Washington dispatch on Leon Clark joining Everett J. Brown as deputy district attorney sparks talk that Metcalf will return to Oakland to resume law practice. Meanwhile N A Thompson seeks revocation of Rudensey agencies licenses amid fraud claims, including misrepresented wages and illegal overseas placements.
In Utah on September 20 a staff member of an itinerant medicine outfit died from injuries tied to a confrontation days earlier with F. E Walker, VP of Salt Lake Electrical Supply. Walker faces murder charges while Judge Fraters court arraigns George Biewanger for forgery John Holmer for Forgery Noah Davis for burglary.
Rapach, 31, a Northern Pacific switchman, is killed at Argo when a shingle bolt toppled from Washington Manufacturing Co rails, throwing him from the running board as an engine passed. Deputy Coroner Al Austin investigated. body at Bonney Watson's.
Herman F. Titus was freed from the city jail after his attorney C A Riddle paid the fine and costs. Titus claimed the arrest was unwarranted interference with his determination to serve a jail sentence while Riddle said funds came from an unnamed supporter of the cause.
The trial over who posed as Raffles for the Seattle Daily Times continues as Judge Griffin overrules the Times Printing Co. demurrer to Wm. Davidson's claim that he captured the elusive gentleman in a Capitol Hill cot twee.
Carl Peterson and Henry Peterson pleaded guilty in Judge Frater's court and were sentenced to a term of not less than one year nor more than 14 years at Walla Walla.
A. E. Fowler, secretary of the Korean movement, remains in Bellingham jail as officials expect a lunacy examination in the superior court. Hesketh will succeed Fowler if he cannot recover his health, with plans to care for Fowler and possibly return him to Seattle. Relatives have traveled from Seattle and President Gill will join to ensure Fowler receives attention until his mind stabilizes.
A disordered report notes a tourist incident on Tin Street then at Pier 2. Murray, described as a dining person, was arrested today along with Wes Byrne and Phil Libpes and faces a suspended sentence likely to be imposed by Judge Gordon in the police court.
The data shows Hank clearings of 1665.241.50 with a balance of 202544.40 in Beattie and Tacoma clearings of 798284.45 with a balance of 106950.45 and Portland clearings of 1161760 with a balance of 137789.
In Salem Oregon on September 21, Sherlock Holmes paced a mile in 2.06% in the Greater Salem Consolation stake heat, beating the prior pacing record by a second and a quarter.
Paris reports negotiations with Moors broken off and offensive measures planned immediately. Police search for 16 year old Mabel Maxwell missing since Wednesday from 2220 12 First Ave, believed enticed away by a man seen with her on several occasions.
Denver reports a collision between an automobile and an electric car injuring seven on a sightseeing run. Affected are Mrs Ferris of Chicago and her son Alex ferris with internal injuries, Mrs Russell Dale with broken limbs, Mrs Gardner of Chicago bruised, Mrs Howe of Denver with a broken wrist, Mrs Jones of Denver slightly hurt, and chauffeur James Tremble of Denver badly bruised and possibly internally injured.
Mrs Havermale wife of a saloonkeeper horsewhipped Arnold proprietor of the Auburn hotel in a quarrel in the restricted district. Her brother assisted finishing the attack knocking him down on the pavement. Both were fined $10 and costs each.
Ma Lil lian W Grant a prominent religious education worker and University Congregational church kindergarten principal was found dead in her Chicago home on Madison Avenue. Police suspect a Black man and robbery is the motive as jewelry and the purse were stolen. Relatives Mrs J F Vogt and F W White are Chicago residents and connected to the case.
In Bellingham William Doane Dell was convicted of second degree murder in the January Blaine killing of Addie Roper. The verdict, reached after jurors deliberated from Thursday afternoon to Friday, is thought to be a compromise. Judge Neterer will likely sentence Dell to life imprisonment. accomplice Harry Watts faces trial.
The Seattle Brewing and Malting Co asks the city to cover $8 in damages after water leaked into the Hub saloon cellar owned by Roberts and Crabb. A petition to that effect was filed this morning to be presented to the council.
The state finished its direct testimony this morning. The defense begins presenting evidence and the case is expected to conclude Monday.
The city finance committee yesterday recommended an ordinance that would raise City Engineer Thomson’s salary by 2500 dollars a year if approved by the city council.
The Star office reports joyful balloon launches from its roof in Seattle with no trouble. Boss Mr. Chase was burned slightly by waxed accelerant but will return Monday. Local boys Devere Youmna and Malcolm Walstead captured balloons, earning circus tickets. Balloons will rise at 3:16 PM next week to avoid school hours.
Alma Anderson a domestic of 1513 Thirday was struck on the head by the handle bar of Interurban train No. 54 at Riverton last night and fatally injured. Brought to Providence hospital she died without regaining consciousness. She had been visiting M. Christensen’s family and was waiting for a car to return to the city. She was year s old. Coroner Carroll is investigating.
Montreal reports Rev. Dr. Robert Johnston urging Canada to avoid US style race policy errors. He says British Columbia has unique issues in trade and society and must solve its problems within the province with calm, dispassionate debate. He stresses that Vancouver workers were skilled and not rioters.
An unknown burglar shot and killed in this city is identified as Harry Brooks alias Walter Lane alias Jamison alias Fagan, a noted hotel thief wanted in Los Angeles for grand larceny. A $1500 reward was posted for his capture after the June 26 robbery of Mrs Clifford M Anthony's apartments in Los Angeles. Los Angeles Chief Delaney and Edward Kern compare Bertillon measurements to confirm the identity.
Mayor Moore announced James A. Murphy, business agent of the Building Trades Council, will join the library board replacing Judge J. A. Stratton who resigned to depart for Europe. Murphy’s term runs until April 10, 1910, and the appointment is praised as labor representation on the board.
Unknown enemies targeted George M. Roberts, owner of the National Cider and Vinegar Works, by placing a cigar box explosive device in his wagon. Roberts shot holes through it after suspecting danger, and the box was turned over to police amid prior house threats and attempts to force a sale.
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