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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1908
Page
6
An incident at the city crematory on a weekend involved Mayor Miller attempting to inspect the incinerator. He was confronted by workers who told him to leave and later learned they had spoken to the mayor, who is expected to receive a formal notice of termination.
W. H. Tilley remains in county jail while his mother lies dying in Philadelphia. He faces a theft charge for stealing government cloth at Bremerton and has been bound over to a federal grand jury under $1,000 bond, which he could not meet. Judge John H. B. Gordon referred the case to the U S district attorney, who did not proceed. Tickets west via ORR and NP lines are offered at low rates through Salt Lake City, Denver, or San Francisco with Union Ticket Office contact.
Harney Garity, a farm hand on J. P. Walton's ranch near Green River Hot Springs, was killed when an explosion ripped through the property. The event left authorities to investigate the cause and assess damages at the ranch.
Deputy Coroner F Wiltate returned from Green River with remains after a dynamite mishap on a ranch. Garrity, recently employed there, used three sticks under a stamp near a box of 50. He lit the fuse and retreated, then returned as the blast occurred, sending body parts up to 100 feet and stunning the Waltons. No inquest was deemed necessary. The incident left Garrity’s past unknown.
The notices report Melissa Gideon age unknown died April 14 at 320 Fifth Ave. The body rests in private rooms at Butte worth and Sona. James McDonald aged six died April 16 at 819 Kinnear Place with remains at HMitterworth Bone. Charles Cameron died April 14 at North Mend with remains at Honney Wat son parlors. An infant son of Mr and Mrs D A Fox died April 16 on Rainier Boulevard. Frank Hi Smith aged 42 died April 14 with body at Bonney Watson company parlors.
Funeral services for Mrs Lob Ina Weakly were held this afternoon at 1 30 at Cartons undertaking parlors in Fremont with burial in Mount Pleasant cemetery. Kiva Peterson's funeral was at 2 at the family residence 719 Terry av and burial followed at Mount Pleasant cemetery.
A San Francisco car strike on April 17 disrupted United Railroads services causing financial losses and operational delays. Officials warn of further concessions and potential negotiations to resume normal schedules as workers pursue demands and safety terms.
Fragmentary note advertises an irrigated tract near a shipping point one mile away. It claims strong potential and urges inquiry to Austin Landolt & Company with members listed.
A formal statement from the company notes earnings rising by 910,670 as it seeks to restore stability after recent trouble with its crews. The report marks the first official update since the issues began.
Mill workers across the state prepare group bonds under Judge Hanford's decision. In one case two bond routs are arranged in the city yesterday with sums of 50,000 and 60,000 tied to county obligations, set by Pallard and another millman.
L. B. Kerfoot, chief clerk of the United Baton assay office at Be atile, returns from a three and a half month eastern inspection tour of mints and assay offices. He was part of the assay commission that met in Philadelphia and carried a sample of the new gold coin bearing the motto In God We Trust to President Roosevelt, who approved it.
Band Box Market offers a fine assortment of spring lamb and home dressed chickens for Easter. Located at 1100 Piret, the shop highlights fresh poultry options for holiday feasts.
A historic collegiate forensic battle unfolds tonight at the University of Washington gymnasium in Seattle. California debaters Stuart O Melveney and W H Piilebury face Washington’s Vie to FH Zodindee and Rervram Allen over the closed shop question with strong oratory expected from both sides.
Distressing cases of ecrema relieve symptoms after Boap Lake Balve treatment. Local physicians report notable improvement in patients affected by the condition.
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