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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 1908

Page

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Parents Charged With Cruelty in Daugher Case

A Worcester area couple faced cruelty charges after a girl was allegedly beaten dragged by the yard and pelted with sticks and stones. Neighbors say the child was driven from home and hid in barns while authorities state she is not incorrigible.

Mars Mx Mags Lenaquahet Fra Ter Hell Justice Court John Mayville Mayvilles Mayville Vaupell

Mrs McCormick Frightened by Anarchist Threats

United Press reports Mrs Harold McCormick daughter of John D Rockefeller is under police protection at Bellevue and Lake Shore Drive as threats from anarchists escalate. She plans to move to her father's Cleveland home. children are with Rockefeller in the south.

United Press Harold John de Ptr Fife Bellevue Place Lake Shore Drive McCormick Cleveland Pearta Mrs McCormick Johan D. Rockefeller

Labor Will Give Congress One More Chance

United Press reports April 2 that New York labor leaders weigh their options as the American Federation faces rising pressure to call a convention and form an independent political party. They expect Congress to act on labor demands or risk a broader labor-backed realignment.

LABOR Congress New York Fed Central Erated Union American Federation

Steam Pipe Burst Injures Two at Georgetown Plant

Chief Engineer Tucker and Otter George Love at the Seat the Electric power plant in Georgetown were badly scalded when a 12 inch steam pipe burst above the boilers. They were hurled about 20 feet and taken to Seattle General Hospital for treatment.

Tucker Otter George Love Seat Georgetown Seattle General Hospital

Evelyn Nesbit Thaw to sail for Europe tomorrow

Evelyn Nesbit Thaw will sail for Europe tomorrow, reportedly on friends advice. She plans to stay abroad until the annulment suit against H. K. Thaw concludes, with the preliminary hearing set for next week.

United Press New York Evelyn Nesbit Thaw Europe Evelyn H. K. Thaw

Cars Crash in Fog Leaves City Grieving

In Los Angeles on April 2 a foggy streetcar collision on the 16th et. between two lines of the Los Angeles Pacific company killed one fan and fatally injured three others while injuring many more. The crash happened as repairs blocked part of the single track and a heavy fog reduced visibility. Workers riding the westbound loaded car were among the injured.

United Press Los Angeles Los Angeles- Pacific Company

Prohibitionist fined after Fremont argument

John Blowdish and Frank Reynolds argued in Fremont on March 26. Reynolds, a Municipal ownership advocate, was fined $10 in police court after assaulting Blowdish by striking him in the face. Witnesses testified Blowdish rushed from a furniture store shouting, and Reynolds delivered two blows to his eyes. The case was set for trial.

John Blowdish Prohibitiontet Frank Reynolds Fremont Reynolds Bowdiah Hewdieh

Herald Hotel Burglary Stuns City Adjoining Apt

Sneak thieves early yesterday prowled the Herald Apartments at Terry Ave and Marton St and stole wallets from two victims. M. L. Cuombert, Pacific Outfitting manager, lost $105 and a $25 check plus $54.50 from M. Cohen of Schwabacher. The theft occurred during the deepest hours of the night.

Herald Terry Av Marton Sr M. L. Cuombert Pacific Outfitting Company M. Cohen Schwabacher Company

Hats and gowns ruined in bargain sale riot

A crowd of women surged at Lennon's Store on Second Madison at 10 am causing hats and gowns to be torn and damaged. Police arrived to restore order as shoppers complained of rough handling and pickpockets moved through the crush. A man was held on suspicion of theft.

Lennon Second Madison Soman William Tuckey New York Summit Av Chief Ward Fred Smart Jones A. M. Kent

Armed guards guard French legation in Port au Prince

Armed guards now fill the French legation in Port au Prince and the Haylan government will not remove refugees from under the French flag without a fight. The notice was delivered to President Alexia today by a messenger from M. Carteron, the French consul.

United Press Port AU Prince Haylan Alexia M. Carteron

Death knell of racing in New York likely after Senate vote

Albany April 2 Gov Charles P Hughes moves toward ending race gambling as the senate passes an amendment to the Percy Gray antigambling bill. If the assembly accepts the changes the death of racing in New York is near.

Albany N. Y Charles P. Hughes Thas Senate Percy Gray Assembly New York

Women Engage in a Fierce Fight

Mrs M Butterick wife of a wealthy Jewish merchant was arrested by Constable Shannon at 312 Twelfth Ave for assault and battery. Complaining witness Mrs Nets 1207 Mata St says Butterick pulled her hair and brandished a knife during a quarrel yesterday. Butterick released on bail of 50 dollars.

M. Butterick Shannan Mata Mra. Butterick Butterick Onstable Shannon Mea. Neta

Seattle Man Marries Old-Time Sweetheart

Muskegon Michigan April 2 Thirty years ago Owen Mulholland now of Seattle vowed not to wed if he could not marry his childhood sweetheart She became Mrs L M Clark and married another man He later found she was widowed and proposed They will marry soon Mulholland once lived in Seattle and drifted for years with little news of his life until this rekindling of a long ago romance.

United Press Muskegon, Mich Owen Mulholland Seattle L. M. Clark Mulholland Alaska Clark Tacoma Hattie Peril Minnie Duris City of Destiny

Roughest cruise Evans ever endured on voyage home

Admiral Evans arrived in Paso Robles after a rough night aboard the Sacramento. He praised kindness from locals, noted the voyage was the roughest he had experienced, and thanked staff and familiar friends as his condition improves with land air.

United Press Paso Robles Cal Robly D. Vane Sacramento Admiral Evans James Horsburgh, Jr Southern Pacific Lieut Frank Evans San Diego Hampton Roads

Alaska Home Rule Debate Splits on Readiness

Delegate Cale urged home rule for Alaska before the house committee on territories, while Governor Hoggatt countered that the north is not yet ready for self government.

United Press Ton Cork House Committee On Territories Cale Alaska Hoggatt North

Protest Against Piper Bill Sparks Lake Union Lands Debate

The Fastlake Improvement Club unanimously passed resolutions condemning the Piper bill that would allow sale of Lake Union shore lands. They urged Gov Mead to convene a special legislature session to secure a direct appropriation for the Alaska Yukon Pacific exposition.

Fastlake Improvement Club Lake Union Gov. Mead Alaska

Mayor to Hold Public Hearing on Saloon License

Mayor Miller schedules a public meeting next week to consider granting Henry Aemuseen a saloon license for the old McDougall Southwick property amid opposition from district property owners and petitioners. Opponents vow to pursue court action if the ordinance is signed.

Miller Henry Aemuseen McDougall & Southwick Insor Asmussen On James

Fleet May Arrive in Latter Part of May

A telegram to the Chamber of Commerce cites Navy plans that the fleet may reach Seattle on May 24 or 25, a week before training ends. Subcommittees of the finance groups will raise about 25 000 dollars for entertainment of 18 000 sailors. Misetta Shanstrom sent the first nugget for a golden key to greet the admiral and open the city’s doors. Tacoma and Seattle chambers will meet to coordinate fleet festivities.

Chamber of Commerce H. Phew of the Navy Seattle Misetta Shanstrom Belwont Av Tacoma Chamber of Commerce Seattle Cham

City to Investigate Public Market Meat

City health department to probe stalls at the public market after the arrest of Joe Jerph a meat dealer charged with obtaining foods under pretenses. Fred Wilson contends he sold meat to Jerph while meat inspector Rohl condemned it. Preliminary hearing set before Judge Gordon on Friday April.

Joe Jerph Fred Wilson Rohl Serph T. B. Meg Mahon Wilson A C. Bruhn Pogg Judes Gordon

Epidemic of death by own action shocks Los Angeles

An alarming blot on the city unfolds as four people attempted suicide. two died yesterday and two women, Mia Anna Johnson and Ida Hastings, died this morning or yesterday by hanging and gas inhalation in their apartments, with no discernible motive given.

United Press Los Angeles Cal Mia Anna Johnson Ida Hastings Robinson

Seattle Symphony Orchestra Honored in Musical Courier

The Musical Courier of New York features an entire page with half-page illustration devote to the Seattle Symphony Orchestra led by conductor Michael Keagrize, with praise noted in its March 25 issue.

the Musical Courier New York Seattle Seattle Symphony Orchestra Michael Keagrize

Milkman Fined for Low Butter Fat in Milk Sale

Henry Deamer a milkman was fined $10 in police court yesterday for selling milk with butter fat below the legal percentage. He testified he milked his own cows and sold directly to customers. Alaska Coast steamers will dock at pier 6 instead of pier 10.

Henry Deamer Alaska Pier

Bank Clearings in Seattle and Portland Today

Seattle clearings reach 1 237 239 92 with balances 146 746 98 Portland reports 1 158 967 00 in clearings and balances 177 211 00 Pie clearings total 653 722 00 with balances 53 102 00.

Seattle Portland

Yucatan to Arrive This Afternoon With Saratoga Crew

Steamer Yucatan due at port this afternoon at 4 o clock from Seward and Valdez carries Captain Shange and the Saratoga wreck crew. Among prominent passengers is Captain Mikkelsen the Arctic explorer.

Yucatan Seward Valdex Shange Mikkelsen

Jury Extends No Sympathy In Auto Speeding Case

Henry Schmitz was found guilty on a second speeding offense after demanding a jury trial. He received a total fine of 26.60 dollars, while patrolmen testified the speedometer showed 25 miles an hour. D O McClay faces a police court trial for fast driving.

Henry Schmitz Gordon Schmitz Kuntz and Howardt Pine At Borenav Hhis H. P. Chase J. Bernhardt D. O. McClay

Target Practice Results Reported from Los Angeles

Los Angeles report notes results of target practice with details incomplete. Officials described scoring and participants but full data could not be confirmed from the excerpt.

Los Angeles

Warships complete target practice and afloat entertainment

Magdalena Bay April 2 record target practice largely finished with the battleship Vermont completing her big gun drills yesterday. An on board vaudeville, boxing and wrestling show drew many officers and crew from the fleet aboard the Minnesota. The tug Navajo arrived from San Diego with mail for the ships.

Magdalena Bay San Diego Vermont Minnesota

Crichton Plans Citywide Cleanup in Seattle

Health Commissioner Crichton will inaugurate a broad city cleanup next week or two once the health department is reorganized. The plan divides Seattle into districts and targets all unsanitary features across the city, promising a thorough reform beyond the business district. The exact methods of cleaning alleys and back yards were not disclosed.

Crichton Eral Seattle

Audacious Lifesaving Boat Sent to Port Townsend Cold Storage

The Audacious, a gasoline powered life boat built by Holmes Motor Co of West Mystic Conn for the United States Life Saving Station at Neah Bay, arrived in Seattle and is to be stored in Port Townsend for an undetermined period. The piece contrasts U S and Canadian handling, noting the sister boat to the Audacious is active at Victoria along Vancouver Island.

Holmes Motor Company West Mystic Conn United States Neah Bay Seattle Connecticut Port Townsend Railway and Marine News East Flattery Revenue Service Victoria Vancouver Island United States Cutter Service

Taft in Whirl of Banquets in Columbus

Secretary Taft arrives in Columbus for ten days of banqueting addressing the Columbus board of trade tonight. He plans a Chicago speech to the International Union tomorrow and attends a Columbus Press club luncheon and Commercial club dinner Saturday as part of a busy schedule.

Columbus Ohio Taft Columbus Board of Trade International Union Chicago Press Club Commercial Club

Banquets in Four Cities Ahead of Washington Return

Banquets in Omaha, Council Bluffs, Cincinnati and possibly Louisville are planned before a Washington return on April 11, after an absence of 10 days. Various civic and organizational hosts coordinate the events to mark the return.

Omaha Council Bluffs Cincinnati Louisville Washington

Mitchell to Edit Labor Paper in Indianapolis

John Mitchell, newly re elected head of the United Mine Workers of America, announces plans to start and operate in Indianapolis a newspaper dedicated solely to the interests of laboring classes. The paper will focus on workers’ issues and union perspectives, signaling a strong labor movement voice in the city.

United Press Indianapolis Ind John Mitchell United Mine Workers of America

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John Legg Issaquah Pockefeller Long Herald Hotel Magdalena BR. KR. Ingersoll Evans Maryland Pacific Home Rule Piper Asmussen Saloon Saratoga Jack Tars Hampton Roada Norman Rose Marine News Mitchell
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