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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1907
Page
7
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In a court proceeding, Weber and Weber appear before Judge Jame ree on the case tied to alleged offenses. The rapid exchange of motions and scheduling indicates a forthcoming trial date in the regional court.
Goyle and Henry of the Ox team, key players, will miss the Seattle Saturday game against Olympia High School due to injuries from practice. Coyle suffered an arm break during Friday drills and will not play. The first assembly of the year was held at the high school with Rev. Van Horn addressing students. The Athletic association named Jay Smith Royal Pullen and Will Coyle to present a floral tribute at Fred Purdy’s funeral, a popular school athlete.
Andrew Terranto, an Italian man, is arrested after he allegedly attempted to murder Miss Amelia Megan following a broken marriage plan. After fleeing from court and failing to find her, he bought a revolver, attempted to stab the woman at the Livingston hotel area, and then killed himself by shooting himself. Melissan Megan states she will never marry him.
A Seattle venture formed with 5 million dollars to erect six story office and store structures on Union street between Fourth and Fifth avenues. The plan includes a department store and a large hotel after the initial two buildings cost 500000 each. The lease of a 30 year former property was acquired and national architects will design all projects.
An affidavit identifies Turver Imp. of a Kentucky farmer company as involved in a long standing feud leading to a killing. The document notes the assassination occurred after a quarrel and mentions William Goebel in connection with the incident.
An alert resident, D. Bailey, confronted two masked men aiming to rob him. The would be robbers fled through the door, dropping their gear, after Bailey drew no weapon and made for cover. The brief incident ends with the criminals disappearing down the street.
Frederick Silverdale of Milltown Washington died days after a kick injured him at Seattle General Hospital. The body is awaiting relatives at Mount.
Rev Joseph H Croker of Boston arrives October 1 to inspect the field and decide on remaining as pastor. He will preach at the church on October 6.
The socialists plan a systematic push on Pioneer Square at 7 20 PM headed by B De borne the blind orator. He will speak briefly amid public officials skeptical of using streets for economic debate. Dr Brown pledges a hard fight to the finish and cites prior arrests of Osborne with fines and jail terms as backing.
President Small reports President Roosevelt will intervene in the telegraphers strike and that all workers will return to duty within 19 days after a meeting yesterday afternoon in Chicago.
A chaotic report describes Rockefeller and Standard Oil figures clashing with Judge Landis and John W Joseph in Chicago. The piece notes a fines dispute and a local money payment tied to a court appearance, highlighting figures like Hatcheller and the Standard Oil team's involvement.
President Roosevelt to end his vacation at Oyster Bay on Wednesday morning at 10 oclock and depart with his wife and family for an overland spectrate to Washington. The plan signals a return to official duties after the seaside stay.
The Hague September 23. The peace congress will adjourn in about a month without achieving a single peace overture.
Theodore F. Niven reports the first ascent of Mt Olympus by Jackoe, noting 1809 era rope work and a late descent after four in the afternoon with no moon.
Valdez Alaska marks a celebration as the Alaska Home railway begins steam power and lays first rails. An early morning setback ruined steam in the first locomotive but progress continues with eleven miles of ties laid and eighteen miles of right of way cleared.
Andrew Strong, who confessed to killing Frank Todd a Hoquiam logger, died by hanging in Montesano today using a bed rope. The death ends the case tied to the Hoquiam murder.
In Ada Idaho on September 23 the 40 year old rancher Amos Clark proclaimed there is no God and collapsed dead within ten minutes before his Christian family. The death was reported as sudden and unexpected with no further details provided.
State Inspector Perley reports broken tie plates caused the G. N. Oriental Limited wreck near Wenatchee last Thursday afternoon. A modest $1.25 fix would have prevented about $75,000 in property losses.
A. Kringland, a Great Northern railway laborer, at the Cascade tunnel, sustained a compound fracture of the left leg when struck by lumber. In North Yakima a Seattle lawyer Johan P. Hartmean and T. K. Forsyth of Naches City plan 45 acres of winter apples on a big apple farm venture.
Opening session of a 30 day revival at Union Street tabernacle attracted a full house with many attendees unable to secure seats. Rev Hart delivered the main address to a large audience. Magann assisted as revivalist as daily sessions continue at 3 PM and evening.
Frederick Purdy aged 20, only son of Dr. P A Purdy, died of spinal meningitis at his home 1110 Columbia St after a 34 hour illness. He fell ill Saturday and despite efforts of the city's leading physicians the disease could not be stopped. He was a popular member of the young set.
A list shows pairs with ages and residence cities including Tuashmville Seattle San Francisco Seattle Seattle Seattle Seattle Seattle Portland Denver Seattle Cameron Wisconsin and Cripple Creek Colorado. Names include Will Kumer Lennie Guilkey John Taylor Ida Hayes Frank Granston Hild ner Kilngberg Edward Leonard Margaret Maher Jas Ayr Ida O'Brien Philip Kent Cary Bunting Rob Switzer Emma Wheeler Jack Pullen Sadie Boyd John Johnson Hanesina Varner Violet Chinery Andrew Ferrante Amalia Melissa Chas Taylor Emma Crandall Hert Kavanaugh Alice Braley.
Fragmentary notice from Pittsburgh dated September 23 mentions a 17 year old dancer named Abma Ratr on the road with a chorus company or preparing to join one. It also references a dying mother and a sister dead, with a fortune in Besos, unclear details.
New York September 25. The life and thoughts of Alice Bennett an heiress and student at 23 are revealed as tormented by despair. After graduating from Drury College and earning a Helen Gould scholarship she studied sociology in New York City while living in slums and libraries. She disappeared weeks ago and left a will to friends amid a diary in which she recalls abandonment and loneliness and asks Have you ever been alone.
Chicago reports a fashion debate as milliners promise a youth enhancing hat trend. Mme Hunt warns that towering designs strain posture and threaten carriage, while scientists claim a fountain of youth has been found, with women urged to adopt the accentuated mushroom hat.
John W. Miller, a railroad clerk, confessed to attempting to kill and rob Edgar M. Crumb, diamond broker, blaming loan sharks. He says relentless harassment and spiraling debt from $50 growing to $400 with 10 to 12 percent monthly interest drove him to the crime. Crumb not expected to live.
In Chicago 166 chorus girls from five big musicals form an association to fight stage door perges masher harassment. They elect a president and board to plan prosecutions of men who linger at entrances and pursue the performers after shows.
Newspaper artist William McNulty of the Morning Times will marry his former Missoula sweetheart in Montana. He gave a dinner for close friends before leaving and kept the plans secret. He expects to return to Seattle in about two weeks.
Federal authorities plan to announce in Judge Landis court that the Chicago and Alton has been granted immunity from prosecution for giving rebates to Standard Oil. The decision will lead government counsel to say that immunity pledges have been made to all other roads guilty of the same offense.
The Northern Pacific and the Southern Pacific railroads abolish the requirement to recheck all baggage at Portland for passengers traveling between Washington and California.
Police arrested Mike McLaughlin and D W Farnoe yesterday for violating the Sunday liquor laws. McLaughlin was taken for selling liquor in a room above the Great Northern saloon on Wersternav. Farnoe was apprehended for selling from a bottle he carried with him.
Bishop Atkina of the Methodist Episcopal Church of the South will visit Seattle tomorrow with other church workers to search for a site to construct a church building. The delegation aims to identify a suitable location and begin planning for the project.
A petition contests the will of S. s. Crockett who died that spring. Mrs Sarah EB Crockett, a former wife, Jewhile Willard Crockett and Clifford Crockett file to overturn a divorce decree claiming lack of court jurisdiction. The estate valued around $60,000 all goes to Laura 8 Crockett, the second wife, and the will ties property to her.
First returns from the September 23 third Duma elections suggest a sweeping radical victory. Early results indicate radicals as the dominant force and a Duma likely more irreconcilable to the government than the previous one. Despite precautionary measures many feared to vote.
A. J. Conlin sues pat Sullivan a well known saloon man for 6000 dollars alleging assault on August 13. Conlin says Sullivan struck him over the head with a revolver and kicked him in the face and body while he was unconscious.
No OM general meeting of the Com- Weéreral club will be held this evening. The discussion will cover street car derangements and the coal situation, with updates expected.
The Norwegian coal steamer Tellus loaded at Nanaimo bound for Portland went ashore on the Grays Harbor entrance sand spit and broke in two. The vessel and cargo were total losses. Crew rescued by tugs. A drifting buoy caused the wreck. The Tellus, a large steel hull ship, was owned by Wilhelmsen of Norway.
A brief notice outlines fire policy preparations in Washington during a nine day interval. It notes ordinances or actions dated in the ninth month and mentions local agencies and officials preparing updates for public safety.
A meeting of the People's Annexation party of the new Fourteenth ward will be held tonight in Madroma hall. BH. McManon, the party candidate for councilman, will address the gathering.
The will of former Sheriff A. T. Van De Vanter was filed for probate and allowed by Judge Albertson. The widow, Mrs. Mattie M. Van De Vanter, receives about 226000 in property, with $1600 legacies to two nephews. Executors are Mrs. Van De Vanter and Julius Redelsheimer. holdings include shares in Tourist Hotel Co, King County Fair Assn, and Van De Vanter-Davis Co.
Prices mostly steady with few changes on the public market this morning. Potatoes recovered to 134 cents per pound, green tomatoes down 1 cent, bananas 10 to 20 cents per dozen sold by peddiers, Wenatchee peaches 80 cents per basket, dairy products steady, and attendance heavy.
Births were registered today listing Lowry daughter to Mrs J K Lowry of 12th av North on Sept 21, McMullen son to Mrs J B McMullen of 3655 Phinney on Sept 16, Mills daughter to Mrs Arthur Mills of 1112 East Madison on Sept 20, Ashton daughter to Mrs L H Ashton of 3640 Albion Place on Sept 13, Kelez son to Mrs N M Kelez of 2307 Western av on Sept 13.
Deaths were registered today for Campbell I Campbell aged 27 at Seattle General hospital on Sept 21, Hangen L A aged 8 on Sept 20 at Seattle General hospital, Wilcox L J aged 37 on Sept 20 of 1722 East Queen Anne drive, Larson Charles A aged about 35 on Sept 20 at Pier B, Twichell Fred 8 Twichell aged 56 on Sept 27 at Green Lake hospital, Shabro J Shabro aged 45 on Sept 21 at Providence hospital.
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