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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1908
Page
7
Georgetown Versus Mayor Mueller escalates as the council refuses to recognize Mueller's police judge choice and seeks Johnston's removal. The Georgetown Republican criticizes local officials, while Mueller pledges to uphold efficient governance amid a council led dispute over the city’s administration and salaries.
Robbers entered through a rear hole to steal valuables from J. W. Considine of 1620, Montgomery Street, and others. Miller lost opal cuff buttons and a watch chain, Ben Ryterg lost $25 and a ruby ring, while FP Sullivan cashed a $20 certificate of deposit at First National Bank. Suspects fled as men slept in a stable near Considine’s fast horses. residents awoke to find the theft.
Reports indicate Riplinger may be apprehended as U S authorities weigh extradition moves involving a former Seattle official. San Salvador's stance shifts amid Honduras tension while the State Department signals possible cooperation under an existing treaty.
W Beck owner of Havenna Park faces a five day deadline to install a felt fish ladder in the park dam or remove the structure after Councilman Weaver’s complaint. Green Lake fishing declines blamed on the dam as the lake outflow to Lake Washington cannot return fish upstream. The dam's impact on trout fry stocking cited as cause of poorer fishing.
Burglars entered the Foster Plumbing company plant at 619 Westlake Boulevard last night and took tools valued at 70 dollars. The same site was robbed three weeks earlier of 75 dollars in tools. The owner’s private tool mark may aid identification.
Caucuses of the democratics were held last night in all 14 wards to nominate delegates for the county convention set for next Monday at Faana hall in the Arcade building. The county meeting will pick delegates to the state convention in Spokane in May and to the national convention in Denver on July 7.
George C. Lemons, discharged by Judge Gordon Yeater after an assault case by H B Harmon, files suit in the senior court for 10000 damages. He alleges slanderous newspaper statements injuring his reputation. Lemons and Harmon were former mining venture partners. an office altercation preceded the incident.
Joseph F. Sundberge 28 a former clerk of troop B second cavalry stationed at Des Moines Iowa is charged with forging discharge and allowance papers to steal 129 dollars and 14 cents. He allegedly cashed a store order and fled until the vouchers were checked at the Omaha accounting office. Detectives Phillip a Byrne and Bransemer arrested him after a government description led to his capture and he awaits trial.
William Lincoln Wade a Salem pioneer aged 77 died after a shock from a ward operation at Wir Tamette sanitarium. The infection followed a fire at the institute. He leaves a widow and son Murray Wade an artist of Portland.
The navy appropriation bill was formally reported to the House by the naval affairs committee. It provides two battleships at four million dollars each ten destroyers at seven hundred six thousand each eight submarines at three million sixty thousand and one submarine torpedo boat at twenty two thousand five hundred. The measure also calls for enlisting six thousand additional sailors to crew the ships.
The California Supreme Court denied Abe Ruef's writ of mandate to bar Judge Dooling from presiding in the Ruef bribery case in San Francisco. Ruef must face trial before Dooling, amid claims of bias from six jurors questioned this morning.
American novelist Jack London and Mrs. London resumed their world cruise on the yacht Snark. The Snark left Tahiti on March 25 after the steamship Mariposa arrived, sailing toward Morea in the Pomotu group.
Physicians attending Gov Gillett at the Fairmont hotel report his condition is improving and expect he may leave his bed within a few days.
Miss Emma Busting of the Durgess Stock company arrives in Beattie for a cousin’s engagement at the Beattie theatre next Sunday afternoon. Her stay in Seattle has boosted her popularity among stock company audiences, earned by honest effort and notable acting skill.
Federal officers nap seized 245 five tael cane of opium in Portland Oregon after arresting Jack Williams as he was driven from the dock with the cargo. The haul, landed at Puget Sound and shipped via Keylao Washington to Portland River Steamer, was confessed to by WH Hames who pleaded guilty to smuggling.
Hubbard Averill, about 40, a hotel proprietor, was arrested by Detectives Phillips and Byrne on a Los Angeles fugitive warrant alleging embezzlement. The chief’s letter notes a $650 shortage with later items totaling $2,200. Averill denies wrongdoing and claims funds were used for LA laundry business investments.
James A. Wood, secretary of the Northwestern industrial association, is notified that the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul railroad will place in commission an exhibit car to showcase Washington state products. Wood will arrange Seattle manufactured goods display and prepare for installation when the car arrives in six weeks for further touring across the west and middle west states.
Albert L. McIntosh, who pleaded guilty to counterfeiting, was sentenced by Federal Judge Rothea to eight years in Leavenworth. Accomplices Roscoe Tobias and August Rother received five years each.
Wenatchee Fruit HW M Herrin and Co offer 125 shares of Wenatchee Fruit Co at 75 dollars for the entire block. Individual price stated as 1 dollar per share. Sale held at 610 First Ave.
The Premont Congregational Brotherhood was entertained with a bright program at the Kéne e e 8026 Whiteway. Mayor John P F Miller and J B Ortellites spoke reiterating plans to clean up the district and to enforce license renewals for violators. Dr Crichton urged health department oversight of school children and called for a detention home for infectious disease cases.
Rear Admiral Kvane shows steady improvement but must stay at Paso Robles for slow recovery. Surgeon Mc Donald warns against leaving springs to join the San Diego fleet. If progress continues, he will board the Connecticut at Monterey to lead the fleet through the Golden Gate. Lieut. Frank Evans travels to Los Angeles to reunite with his mother and sister.
The Public Fuel Market association received its certificate of incorporation in Olympia and plans to cooperate with Keystone Coal to market its entire output in Seattle. The non profit group will sell coal and wood to lower prices and open new veins. Keystone will issue 10000 dollars in 8 percent gold bonds usable to pay coal at 10 percent below market price. Professor Roberts praises Keystone lignite quality. Office is at 416 American Bank building.
In Tacoma yesterday Republicans swept city races led by Judge John W. Linck who defeated Mayor Wright. Linck 6 849 to 4 799. Treasurer Ray F. Free led the slate by about 13 700 votes. Meads ahead of Johns for comptroller by 3 400. Ward results favored Republicans three to one, with six council seats and ten aldermen won. Dry towns carried 720 counties voting, about 1 500 saloons closed.
The torpedo boat flotilla arrived Sunday night in fine condition and will conduct target practice on ranges before rejoining battleships in San Francisco for the grand review. Wireless greetings were exchanged with the Peruvian warship Almirante Grau 75 miles south of Magdalena Bay en route to San Francisco. A hospital apprentice on the battleship Kentucky, Raymond Eason, was accidentally shot and killed by a comrade during a hunting trip ashore.
The Women’s Christian Temperance Union hosted an informal reception to open its general headquarters room at 301 Arcade Annex. State president Mrs Margaret Jm Platt led noon prayers, with officers Mrs Margaret C. Marme and Mrs Mary Wade greeting temperance workers during the afternoon call-in.
The meeting runs daily from 12 10 p m to 12 50 p m and invites all interested participants to join.
Armored cruisers Tennessee and California of the Pacific squadron under Rear Admiral Sebree arrived at Bellingham Bay, dropping anchor at 1 o clock amid whistles from the water front factories.
A local public market offers fresh water trout at 15c per pound blue perch at 5c per pound shad at 12c per pound artichokes 25c for five heads cauliflowers 10c each head lettuce two for 12c and green peas two pounds for 15c. Home made goods include chow chow 15c per quart macaroni and cheese 10c per pan pork sausage two pounds for 25c and butter scotch kisses 6c per pound.
Boats operate ten round trips daily from Plier 2 for six decades at a cost of 60 cents per round trip.
Maverick Terrell, real estate broker, did not contest the decree granting divorce from Mabel Pitzer Terrell. The settlement out of court gave the wife custody of the two children, the Capitol Hill home, other property, and a monthly child allowance.
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