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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1908
Page
1
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In San Diego April 3 reports say Admiral claims broad public backing as he recovers from illness. Doctor attendants note improving response to treatment and sulphur bath. Meanwhile Magdalena Bay guns record near perfect accuracy with 12th gun battery led by Lieut Evans, son of the admiral, hitting targets at 1600 yards. Buffalo auxiliary cruiser arrives with mail and cargo for the fleet.
Three youths ages 13 to 15 faced juvenile court over stealing a portion of something and a gallon of wine from a wagon. The judge urged peace and hinted at settling disputes through informal means, recounting a tense neighborhood quarrel involving a quarrelsome father.
Frederick Klaus a 26 year old shingle weaver in a personal crisis swallowed carbolic acid in a Wall Street lodging house. Patrolmen Hibbach and Uniand carried him to a drug store where antidotes were given. He refused Wayside Hospital stay and wandered until picked up and sent to fall.
By United Press from Oregon on April 1 the board of trade shows active bidding for cash wheat with bids strong but no sales. Foreign improvement is cited as a factor behind the brisk trading pace and cautious outcomes.
A. DeArman, husband’s horseman, whose wife shot Mrs. Helen Griffin at Monrovia, will pay funeral costs. Mrs Griffin’s death followed jealousy claims. DeArman’s wife is said to be sinking and may die from nervous shock without improvement.
In Terre Haute Indiana April a convict named Henry F. McDonald found guilty of arson shot at Prosecuting Attorney J A Jr and officers after the verdict was announced. McDonald was wounded by police and died later in hospital in unclear condition.
Police hunt four men who feigned introductions to Oscar Hammerstein forged name and staged an improvised concert at Arg eorina Pantaleoni villa near Wadansa. While the singer and companion left the music room, three men arranged to remove a wrapped accomplice and fled by train to Milan with $30,000 in cash and jewels missing from Pantaleoni's home.
Capt. Einar Mikkelsen, veteran of the Duchess of Hedford disaster near Plackman Island, arrives in Beattie aboard the Yucatan to outfit a new Arctic voyage. He reports 60 miles from Alaska shore as a possible land and recounts ice pack depth findings and a 126 mile sled sea penetration lasting 65 days. He offers explanations for Andre’s balloon disappearance and balloon failure theories.
A seawall project is outlined extending about 7 920 feet along the Dearham water front with an estimated cost ranging from 150 to 250 dollars per running foot. The plan requires digging 30 to 40 feet in places to reach a solid base amid debris from former lumber mills. Northern Pacific owns most waterfront property and will decide within two weeks whether to fill land or risk condemnation of existing structures. The entire seawall cost is to be borne by property owners under a recent state law.
A Bozeman man is reported to have been robbed after being lured into a confidence game in a pool hall. He claimed a draft for 1100 dollars on a local bank, then cashed it to win 2000 dollars as part of the deception. Police withheld some details, and no arrests are listed.
Through the steamer Dora from the westward, word reaches Seward that the long extinct St Augustine volcano on Cho Nobora Island is erupting after several days of activity. Natives in the area flee to nearby islands in terror.
The case shows WNI H M Thompson securing a writ of mandate from the supreme court commanding Judge W H Snell to summon a jury to assess the mental condition of Chester Thompson held in a Pierce county penitentiary ward. Chester’s release fight follows his confinement awaiting determination of his status. A separate incident notes Haya Hayashi, a Japanese cook, robbed and knocked down by youths near Ninth Avenue and Martin Street while en route to a school.
Y D A Hatfield of 517 Pike Ave was arrested on a warrant by A Tucker for writing checks with no funds. Hatfield admits possible overdraft but denies intent to defraud. He jailed in default of $500 bond.
An official report from Plymouth on April 3 states 12 sailors drowned and 21 rescued after the destroyer Tiger collided with the cruiser Herwick during maneuvers off the Isle of Wight. Four sailors died later from injuries, totaling 33 deaths. Misjudgment of distance by boat commanders is blamed.
John L. Lewis? No, John Mitchell of the United Mine Workers states organized labor will not consider party labels when choosing a presidential candidate. The focus will be on the candidate's stance on remedial legislation sought by labor and on congressional campaigns.
A complaint filed this morning by Rebecca A. Goodman and Helen Goodman widow and daughter of William N. Goodman claims the Great Northern Railway caused death and seeks $20,000 in damages. They allege the freight car moved 12 mph and turned a switch at Madison Street and Railroad Avenue when the accident occurred dealing the fatal injury.
H B Tabech a dairyman who failed to appear for trial on adulterating milk was arrested last night by Patrolman Glasweeck on a six bone warrant. Bail was set at $26.
An Austrian miner named J B Svantonosky faces an inquiry in Morpiless over a charge tied to forged checks. Authorities probe alleged financial misconduct affecting local businesses and residents.
Herbert Spencer of 3717 Ward Ave W and Richard Carrier, both about the same age, are believed by their families to have run away from home.
Washington April 3 Senior Stephen M Kikines won the first round in the coal barons fight as the Senate committee on interstate commerce filed a favorable report on the weather resolution and the clause in the rail rate law requiring railroads to cease carrying their own coal from their mines after 1908. The committee suggested changing the rate to January 1 claiming the present requirement would force disposal of properties at a big cost.
Wireless reports indicate cruisers Washington Tennessee and California head for Beattie with a two week cruise planned before the remainder arrive. The fleet will be placed in the navy yard after departure. Subcommittees of the finance committee met this morning and reorganized with Henry Broderick elected chairman. More than $10,000 of the $25,900 requested for entertainment has been pledged.
In Aberdeen Washington on Sunday Mra Melbourne and three children left in a canoe on the Quinault river were overturned. Two children aged four and six were drowned while the mother and the remaining child were rescued unconscious.
Henry Schurbohm, 45, once of San Francisco, died after a fire destroyed the Cliff House on the Klondike river eight miles from Dawson. He was intoxicated. his wife fled as flames spread. She heard him groaning inside and Tom Kirk of a nearby dredge held her back from entering. Charred remains were recovered from the wreckage.
Martin Carey son of J F Carey of Georgetown was struck by a southbound Northern Pacific train at Van Aweht about 4 PM while crossing behind a freight. He died almost immediately at the county hospital after the crash despite companions warning of danger.
Portland organizers announced a June 6 race on the Willamette between the University of Washington four oared crew and the Portland Newing Club, with races also planned for local junior crews and winglee crew. A separate tragedy reports Thomas Troyer, 4, who chanted a funeral march before shooting himself at a sidewalk pole. he died at the scene.
Rosa Olivia, four, died in a tenement fire in Ban Francisco while separated parents believed the other had her. Fire began from a lighted cigarette in a hallway of maze like rooms. Ghitan Olivia, the father, and Mrs Olivia each rescued three or four children before realizing the fifth was missing. The child’s remains were located after the building collapsed.
At the April 3 hearing in San Francisco, surgeons testified that D. W. Stevens the American diplomat died from gunshot wounds not post operative complications. The hearing aimed to formally place the killing on J. Whan Cheang, one of two Koreans linked to the shooting on March 23.
Will H. Thompson and Fred Lysons, attorneys for Hing Yee and Chin Ling, filed bail applications in federal court after detention by immigration officers on grounds of illegal entry. Habeas corpus writs have been granted in both cases and the bail hearings are set for April 6.
Railways will collect only the lower tariff until an injunction dissolves on April 18 or until the Interstate Commerce Commission rules. Lumbermen in the suit face refunds if the commission sides with the higher rate, while shipments by those parties to the suit are halted. Mayor Miller orders street vendors to keep off public thoroughfares after noncompelling actions against crippled and deformed pencil sellers.
A Boise land fraud scare centers on alleged water rights schemes as a federal grand jury sits in session. The Barber Lumber Company and Senator Borah are named in prior charges of land fraud that led to an earlier trial and acquittal.
The Populist party adopted a platform in St. Louis calling for a return to “middle of the road” policies and independence from fusion entanglements. It includes abolition of national banks, direct government money issuance, postal savings banks, parcels post, public land direct to users, government ownership of utilities, an employer’s liability law, and the initiative and referendum.
Washington reports a claim of an attempt to corrupt Chas Perry of Bridgeport with a $100000 contract to sway congressional support. John C. Lake of Lake Torpedo Boat sworn affidavit says Palm River Shipbuilding pressured Perry to switch support from Lake to the Electric Boat Co. to win the contract.
Georgetown officials clash as two police judges claim the office. Mayor Mueller and Marshal Johnston back rival candidates while Judge Corey vows to stay in the court. Crocker is named police judge pro tem and a lockout ensues, with threats of resignations and court actions.
A floater was found near the city dock during the morning watch and removed to the watermen’s morgue. The crew from the French bark General Legies were unable to identify the body, and investigation is ongoing with no trace of the deceased.
F. Marion former assistant chief engineer of the Oregon and Washington railroad is appointed advising engineer for Smith and Co. g firms contracted to build the big north trunk sewer. His railroad discharge takes effect April 10 and he starts with the sewer project immediately.
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