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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1908
Page
7
Health officials investigate the death of a seven year old boy at 319 Kinnear Place after an inquest over Leo McDonald. The case prompts a quarantine of the house this afternoon and possible prosecution of a doctor for alleged improper practice.
The Thomas car leads after a long start schedule as planners consider a reroute via Alaska to gain speed. Rumors say all cars may reset from Vladivostok with the Glenlogan delaying arrivals until it reaches port. The Thomas vehicle uses standard Siberian railway wheels to follow rails, shaving thousands of miles and likely arriving in Paris days ahead of rivals barring accidents.
Ore April 1 United Press reports councilman Vaughan challenged a railway extension dispute over the phrase act of God. He urged striking the words from the street railway franchise contract saying the Almighty has nothing to do with the case. The words were removed from the final document.
The report alleges Manard tried to kidnap a girl from Oregon with a parolee mother nearby. A deputy described threats and a gun gesture during the incident and a $1500 bribery offer. Sheriff Smith sought Manard on embezzlement and a warrant passed to South Bend authorities.
Kas April 17. Chaviauges State Bank of Ka e 25 miles from as robbed this morning by MS who obtained 3000 dollars cash. They forced C Waterhouse and Del B business man to enter, locked them in, and took currency in sight. Authorities say suspects fled to Osageville and Bishoms. Robbery believed among the era’s boldest in Kansas.
State constabulary sent four troops totaling 200 men into the city stoops in anticipation of serious trouble. The men are quiet but in an ugly mood as authorities prepare for a crisis expected before tonight.
Washington April 17 Senator Foraker vows to block any adjournment until his bill allowing negro soldiers tied to the Brownsville incident to recalist after oath they did not participate passes. Administration backs strong opposition, risking a session into nearly the Republican convention period. A separate case in Seattle, ary McKay wins 1.2 against Anderson Steamship Co. over a gang plank dispute at Lake Washington after a fall from the Urania reaching the Houghton wharf on November 4 for 5,000 damages.
H. M. Herrin & Co of 610 Firat Av. advertises 2000 Rawhide Scandi avian shares for sale at 12 percent per share.
Miss Frances Stevens injured when a car driven by Charles A. Pep low, Ham mond Milling general manager, left the Fourth av and Holgate bridge and plunged to the tide flats. She was moved to her room at the Hotel Stetson. Kovenay. Spokane men B K Smith and J D Armatrong rest easily at Beattle General hospital. Mrs Bila Howard and Miles Sadie Gleason at Providence hospital, both improving.
George B. Lawson a former Seattle resident was arrested in Oakland on a federal warrant for impersonating a United States secret service officer. He appeared before Commissioner Heacock with bail set at 3000 and trial scheduled for next Thursday. Authorities say the warrant charges him with abducting Mrs Josephine Dabney for $500 under a marriage promise. Lawson’s arrest followed his proposed marriage to Mrs W O Gates who visited him in his Oakland cell.
Reports say Commander Mayo of the cruiser ABany receives secret orders for a three month cruise. The vessel was believed to lie at harbor before a long overhaul but is set to sail tonight for Mare to take on provisions and ammunition.
Boats depart Pier 2 for daily tea round trips. Fare is G ¢ per round trip. Details are unclear due to damaged text.
Warl Barber charged with stealing 35 bars of pig tin from a freight car bound for the Pacific Coast company was sent to the Chehalis reformatory today by Judge A W Frater. Darberle, 16, claimed the nickname Chicago Kid and said he roamed much of the continent from South St Paul. Deputy Prosecuting Attorney John Murphy sought Het Harris to plead guilty to receiving stolen property, but Harris refused. Francis Russell, linked to Sheeny Davis the expressman, is held in county jail as a witness.
Paso Robles Cal April 17 Admiral Evane shows marked improvement after resumed prescribed treatment. Doctors believe he may avoid relapse and resume command of the Monterey Meet if his condition holds, with rheumatic symptoms nearly cleared and progress continuing.
Three hundred mine owners in Idaho Montana Washington and Oregon forming the Mine Owners Association secure an option on the Idaho smelting and refining company at Pend Oreille Idaho They plan to take possession immediately The smelter capacity will rise to 1000 tons daily and miners seek independence from the trust United States Senator Clark backs the move with Ex Governor A B Sprigne of Hutte as executive committee chair J Herbert Anderson elected president of the new holding company
Lowey Fox aged two years of D A Vou died yesterday after short illness. A coroner's postmortem is set for this afternoon to determine the cause of death. Doctors Wm Hooth and Wilson attended the child but could not state the cause. Local shop Mall's at 1111 First Ave lists fishing tackle items nearby.
Chicago April 17 Bryan faces a decline in the race for the Democratic presidential nomination. Johnson supporters cite New York and Michigan convention defeats and Delaware backing for Gray as signs of faltering Bryan efforts. They argue Johnson gains from each setback while Bryan relies on press releases to sustain momentum.
Albert L. Valentine county engineer returned from Fall City with arrangements to regrade the main road toward Snoqualmie Falls. The grade will drop from 19 percent to a 6 percent maximum and 4 percent minimum over 4000 feet at an estimated cost of about 3000 dollars. Provisions for letting the work will be discussed at the county commissioners meeting next Tuesday.
Tour boats at Pier 2 offer daily round trips with ten departures. Prices around 60 cents for a round trip.
Washington reports the battleship fleet is likely to proceed into San Francisco in the fore morning on May 6 rather than the afternoon. The change follows the original program planning for the move.
The Bureau of Navigation has determined that even at low tide the Golden Gate and the adjacent bay remain navigable in safety, allowing afternoon entrances despite tidal conditions.
P F Leahy, a young automobile chauffeur, was given a suspended sentence by Police Judge Gordon for driving more than 12 miles an hour within the city limits. He was warned that a repetition would bring a heavy fine.
At the finance committee meeting of the Chamber of Commerce this morning it was announced that seventeen thousand dollars of the twenty six thousand dollar goal for entertaining the fleet had been pledged and the remainder would be raised soon.
Strawberries on market today per box. Black figs cut to 10c per pound. Walnuts two pounds for 25c. Rhubarb at per pound. Perch two pounds for 25. Tomorrow’s specials include fancy lemons 10c each, four crown layer raisins two pounds for 25c, figs per pound, Hambourg steak three pounds for 25c, Yellow Newtown Pippins $2.75 per box, native rhubarb at per pound, cauliflower per head, Wisconsin brick cheese two pounds for 26c, native asparagus, celery three bunches for 10c.
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