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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1908

Page

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William T. Scott Dies in Juneau Alaska

William T. Scott, prominent North Pacific coast lawyer and assistant U S attorney for Alaska's third district, died in Sister Hospital Juneau of acute pneumonia. A former Seattle resident born October 30 1846 he had practiced law in Indiana Nebraska and Washington and served as York County prosecuting attorney and Nebraska state legislator. Funeral plans were to ship the body to Beattie. court adjourned upon news.

Wiliam Z. Scott North Pacific Coast United States Third District Alaska Juneau Scot Fm Juvras Valdes Uta Colt Thomas Eashier They Charles Scott Aesidant Tn Corporation Calhoun Boost Mackintosh Seattle Hinwife Mr. Scott Beattie Humboldt William T. Scott Union County Indiana State University Harrison County Indiana York County Neb Nebraska Scott James G. Blaine Masonic Boylston

Two Boys Drown In Lake Tragedy Near Shore

Evens and Kauteon, boys from Lowie Route, drowned while boating near Seagoe. A gust capsized their paddle craft. Leonard Glhwon rescued Evans but Kauteon sank in eighteen feet of water, his body found yards from the shore.

Rauteen Bor Evane Kauteon Leonard Glhwon Evens Evans Kanteon Bie Caer Seag Ee Tive Post Ballard

Riot Clashes Prompt Call for Troops to End Disorder

Rioting erupts as striking workers clash with police and strikebreakers in Curster. Ten wounded. authorities threaten governor callout if disorder continues. Also notes Prof Newton N Riddell to speak Friday on Heredity and Pre Natal Culture at the Tabernacle to aid a church group.

Newton N. Riddell Tabernacle Fifth Av Union At

Beattie and Portland Clearing Totals

Beattie totals show clearings of PL 142,80117 with balances of 276,878.28 negative and today’s clearings at 714,962. Portland records clearing today of 3,564,791 with a balance of 200,194.

Beattie Portland

Robber Killings After Bold Willamette River Robberies

Portland police say a series of night robberies on both sides of the Willamette ended with Patrolman Charles D. Henson shooting and killing Eddie Ives. Henson was wounded, and fellow robber Frits Rathke was wounded and captured after exchanges with Patrolman 8 D Vesesey.

Portland Ore Willamette River Charles D. Henson Eddie Ives Frits Rathke D Vesesey

Auto Victims Improve After Bridge Crash Near Holgate

Miss Elna Kenny among injured when a bioutomobile driven by Charles A Peplow general manager of Hammond Moling company plunged from a bridge near Holgate. Kenny was moved home at 626 Broadway N. Mrs Mila Howard with fractured skull remains in critical condition. J K Smith president of Washington Grain and Milling Spokane branch suffers multiple fractures and may need amputation. D Armstrong of Perry Flour Tacoma has a broken right leg and is resting easily. Miss Sadie Gleason and Miss Frances Stevens remain at Providence hospital. J O Neill Seattle Grain office chief Bee A Peplow able to be treated today.

Elna Kenny Charles A. Peplow Hammond Moling Company Holgate Broadway N Mila Howard J. K. Smith The Washington Grain and Milling Phapang Apokane Tennial Milling Company Thie TV D. Armatrong Mperry Flour Company Tacoma Sadie Gleason Frances Stevens Providence Hospital J. O'Neill Seattle Grain Company Spokane Bee A. Peplow

Bankers Accused of Being Bought in Aldrich Bill Clash

Alfred O. Crozier, noted financial writer from Wilmington Del, testifies before the House banking committee that members of the currency commission of the American Bankers association were bought by Wall Street to compromise on the Aldrich financial bill. He accuses the financial world of plans to trigger a money panic and ruin credit and prices across industries. President Roosevelt meets with currency commission members afterward.

United Press Washington Alfred O. Croeter Witurington Del House Committee On Banking Currency Commission American Hawkers Association Wall Aldrich House Croaler Crosier Hoonevelt The Aerican Bankers’ Association

Admits Attempt at Blackmail in Oregon Court

Louise Gaertner admits attempting blackmail over a 1968 boiling water incident with Mrs. Lauter, asking 5000. Gaertner says she paid 4.06 for injuries. Lauter alleges permanent lameness and ongoing damages. Trial in Justice George's court reveals Manard offered 25 monthly for three years in another custody dispute.

Louise Gaertner Marie Lauter Lauter Mra Lanter Lanter T. Manard Laing T. Menard Justice George's Court Manard Laoilie Manard Jay Alien Mra Manard

Sailors Celebrate in San Diego Harbor Festivities

In San Diego crowds welcomed sailors and Marines on leave with pageantry and fireworks. The event featured barge races and a public display as 50,000 visitors gathered to applaud naval service and vow support for more guns and ships.

Police Seek 10 Arrest Mashers In City War

A Humane Society delegation urged Mayor Miller to appoint two plainclothes officers to wage a crackdown on mashers and other drinkers. Acting Chief Ward will be directed to implement the crackdown and Mayor Miller agreed to pursue the measure.

The Humane Society Mary B. Martin Harry Frederick Kroger Miller Ward Mashers Batth Ubat End

Rifle Shot Leads to Discovery

Laborers Jack London and Francia Wilson were arrested in a Grand Pacific hotel room after a rifle discharge and a search uncovered four revolvers a rifle ammunition masks and a red eye hole handkerchief. They claimed self defense and had been in Seattle months. Police booked them after confiscating weapons. The loot matched recent local robberies.

Riffe Jack London Francia Wilson Grand Pacific Hotel Firetav Senecast Griffith Holland London Wilson Seattle Campbell Greenleaf Westernay Pike Sint Fer Falcon

Ten Days Grace for Unlicensed Dentists

Unlicensed dentists in the city have ten days to pay 1000 fines, with April 24 as the deadline set after a notice on April 14. Deputy Prosecuting Attorney John H. Perry warns arrests and jail if unpaid, stressing the funds go to the county school fund. Mayor Miller to throw first ball in Seattle Butte opener. rest day for local team before next day big game.

John H. Perry Prosecuting Attorney's Office Perry John F. Miller Seattle Butte Dugdale Seattle

Intercept Man Who Kidnapped Son Tracked Across Cities

Detectives in St Louis Denver and Oakland pursue George Hagist a man from Seattle accused of kidnapping his own son after luring his ex wife to Oakland. Hagist fled toward Florida with the boy while Mrs Hagist had custody and later divorced him. Oakland police and the grandfather Mark Bertelson coordinate efforts to recover the child.

St. Louis George Hasist Boy Oakland Cal George Hagin Seattle Florida Mark Bertelson Haglet Denver Hagiat Hagiet Hwist Hagist

New Pay Strike Reported Near Fort Davie Beach

NOME Alaska April 16 a new pay strike occurred on the coast between Fort Davie and the third beach line Two cable yards of dirt yielded 26 dollars. A large force of men will be set to work to crease cut the pay hoping to find a new streak A new strike has been reported from the smoke and scores are rushing there.

United Press Nome Alaska Fort Davie

Strike in Telegraphers Movement Spreads to Cities

The Commercial Telegraphers union plans a national strike on June 1 if Western Union does not restore the wagon in effect. Locals in Chicago announced resolutions to quit, including San Francisco Local 8, Los Angeles Local 38, Montreal Local 49, Atlanta Local 60, Milwaukee Local 2, Pittsburgh Local 6, Memphis Local 12, Albany Local 39, Hamilton Ontario Local 112, Winnipeg Manitoba Local 30, with New York Local 16 first to endorse.

New York United States Western Union Telegraph Company Clites Union Chicago San Francisco Sos Angeles Montreal Atlanta Milwaukee Pittsburg Memphis Albany Hamilton Ont Winnipex Man Commercial Union

Extraordinary wedding in Astoria amid a funeral

In Astoria on April 16, the daughter of C. W. Carnahan, late collector of customs, wed Harry Behanna beside her father’s casket. The ceremony proceeded as planned despite the groom and bride’s shared loss, the wedding date having been set before the illness.

Astoria Ore C. W. Carnahan Harry Behanna Mr. Carnahan

Primaries in Oregon spark predictions on state ballot

Portland’s Daily Journal canvass suggests 55 members of the next legislature will support State Measure No. 1. Multnomah county likely to back it entirely. The U.S. Senate race between Judge Cake and Senator Fulton intensifies with Heney’s campaign criticized as a possible boomerang. Franc ia J. Heney says he will not return to Oregon for the election after the primaries.

Portland Ore Portland Evening Journal Multnomah County United States Senate Cake Fulton Heney Fultonites Francia J. Heney Oregon

Hayes Warns Japan Threat Tops War Risk

Washington April 16 Rep Hayes of California declared that somebody must whip Japan and warned the United States faces a looming war threat as Japan readies ships and spends about 100 million annually. He did not explain what prompted his sensational remark.

United Press Washington Japan Rep Hayes California White House United States

Boy Thief on Trial in Juvenile Court

Earl Barber known as the Chicago Kid, alleged to have helped himself to 100 pounds of pig tin from a Great Northern dock freight car. He claims liquor impairment and amnesia. confronts charges tied to Francis Ruussell and Bert Harris. Barber held in county jail under juvenile court, with both parents dead.

Earl Barber Chicago Booth St. Paul A. W. Frater Superior Court Great Northern Docks Young Harber Liqouer Francis Ruussell Sheeny Davis Expressman Alaska Ing Company Bert Harris John Bannon O'Keefe Harris Barber

Man sought in attack on Miss Coffin in broad daylight

Miss Alice Coffin reports being choked cut and slashed by L B Wright at 8:25 pm on 12th avenue North after rejecting his marriage proposal. Wright, 24, fled as a crowd gathered. Police scoured the area and have orders to arrest him on sight.

Alice Coffin Broadway N L. B. Wright Miss Coffin Wright Av. N Harrison Thomas Grace Collard 11Th Av. N Savin Joe Thomas Jack King Broadway East Priest

Oregon Desperado Killed by Senator Fulton

Francis J. Heney on a hunt for Fulton's scalp while in Oregon, Senator Charles W. Fulton shoots desperado Chase Wilbur at Seaside after Wilbur killed Sheriff Williams and wounded Deputy Lammers. Fulton subdues Wilbur, retrieves a rifle, then fires twice, fatally wounding Wilbur as the constable guards the scene.

United Press Portland Ore Francis J. Heney Arizona U.S Charles W. Fulton Heney Fulton Oregon Chase Wilbur Seaside Wilbur Jack Williams Jake Lammers Lfe West Williams Lammers

Drowned liquor dealer and cousin die in lake accident

In Chicago on April 16 Joseph Sachsel a wholesale liquor dealer and his cousin Arthur Freud were drowned when a small boat capsized in Lake Michigan. Sachsel's wife and Freud's four sisters witnessed the tragedy as the boat gate failed.

United Press Chicago Joseph Sachsel Arthur Freud Lake Michigan Sachsel

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