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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1908
Page
3
Coroner’s inquest into the death of James Melonald reveals diphtheria as the cause. Autopsy performed after consultation with Dr Stewart. no license complaints filed against Stewart or other doctors.
Noted sexology expert Dr. Sperry will present a lecture series at the YMCA beginning April 2. The programs cover Attainments, The Sex and Sex Prob, and Male and Female roles with discussions each evening, free to men and women in the association as well as to high school students.
Fire chiefs from Seattle and Everett visited Tacoma to inspect the effects of a nitric acid spill at a Milwaukee building. Dozens of firefighters were exposed to fumes. several died in separate incidents including James Poley and others, with several more sent for medical care in Texas and Denver dates noted.
A crude Black Hand threat letter targets Chief Ward Irving with a bomb warning. The note signed by a supposed member threatens his life and warns him to beware when he goes home tonight.
Bidding heats up for a four corner parcel at Holgate and Coto Wadoste as Northwestern railroad and associates contest a depot location. Legal action continues over ownership and deed validity with circuit court appeal and condemnation attempts. Attorneys cite market value around 150 000 and previously 29 006 paid in 1904.
A custody hearing in South Bend granted temporary custody of a six year old Lacile to Dr. B. Martin of 4117 Burke Ave as the divorce case proceeds. The decision follows a Friday arrest connected to earlier embezzlement charges and was decided in Judge s Court.
A jail sentence was given after a burglary verdict against David Ward Bradford alias Cleaded. Judge A W Prater presided as the prosecutor noted missing items were not recovered. The case involved the Stary and involved Judge Frater and J L Mr. Robinson in the proceedings.
A shorthand notice notes 20 pool tables available in a room at 13 Thed Avenue near Pike. The fragment specifies basic inventory in a local gaming space but lacks further details on hours or owner.
A Western division convention of the Anti Saloon League of America may be held in this city during the summer. State superintendent Rev. Royal W. Raymond will discuss the plan with national head P. A. Barker of Columbus, C. to secure approval and arrangements.
Bert Harris was found not guilty before Judge A. W. Frater today on a charge of aiding in the concealment of nine bars of pig tin valued at 360 dollars, belonging to the Puget Sound railroad.
By United Press. SAN SANCISCO April 18 Weather mirrors April 14 1906 as the city works hard to restore itself. No formal ceremonies marked the day in the city’s history.
The health department plans a general crusade against unsanitary camping sites around the city. It will inspect lake shores including West Seattle Alki and South Alki and order a systematic clean-up. Noncompliance will lead to arrest and prosecution.
Wille V. Myers, arrested yesterday on a charge of obtaining money under false pretenses, remains in the city jail. Local Bourbon politicians say Myers was mentioned as an alternate to the state convention but not elected to attend the national convention. Myers claimed he was a national delegate after securing 75 dollars on a worthless insurance policy.
Hazel Helen Kirchener, 18, one of the court’s youngest divorce applicants, saw Judge Boyd J. Tallman deny the divorce because the couple had been married only about two months since February 5 at Plymouth Church. Attorney McMahon argued exceptions but the judge stood by his policy of not granting divorces before a year of marriage.
City finance committee approves increasing city donation to Wayside Emergency Hospital to 700 dollars a month if county matches with a like sum. Current funding stands at 459 dollars from the city and 600 dollars from the county. Additionally, notices about battleships and pier transport appear in the text.
After a nearly thirty minute deliberation the jury acquitted Lulu Goode and two sisters charged with horsewhipping Rev. W. N. Coffee of Portland Oregon in Salem.
The Pentecostal Church of the Nagarene moves to its new building at Blewett Street and Aurora Avenue. Rev. A. O. Hendricks of Portland will preach at both services. Mrs. DeLance Wallace serves as pastor.
Mary Brotherton received $30 monthly alimony from Judge R. B. Alberteon in superior court while her divorce petition from WH Brotherton proceeds. A restraining order was issued to bar the husband from taking the children outside the court's jurisdiction. He accuses her of attempting to move the children and of leaving Seattle previously with a man named Ferry Stone.
New York April 18 Sells Silverstein the New York bomb thrower suffered a relapse today and all hope of his recovery has been abandoned. William P. Smithen pleaded not guilty to a charge of assault with a deadly weapon when arraigned before Judge A W Frater. It is claimed he assaulted James Branum February 24 with a pistol in the attack.
Joseph Miller of 11th Avenue and Madison Street was fined 190 dollars for being drunk and annoying three young girls, court today before Police Judge Gordon.
Beginning tomorrow and ending next Sunday the Christian Missionary Alliance holds its annual convention at the tabernacle on Main between 12th and 14th avenues. Rev M M Bales of New York City will speak daily on Topics of the Times with services at 11 am 230 and 8 pm. Rev Isaac Hess, China missionary for nine years, will also speak.
At a Mountaineers monthly meeting in the Chamber of Commerce rooms Professor Frank G. Miller of the University of Washington presented an illustrated talk on the relation of forests to public welfare. The Mountaineers plan a two day outing on May 30 and 31 to Olympia with a walk back to Tacoma, camping one night along the way.
Sam Mori, found guilty of second degree murder, received an indeterminate sentence of 10 to 25 years in Walla Walla by Judge A. W. Frater. Attorney Charles L. Lundy failed to delay the verdict for an appeal and sought to reveal a new witness claiming Mori was attacked before the shooting of T Nakamura over a Japanese maiden.
The Young Men’s Christian Association asks the public to donate magazines books and periodicals for sailors on battleships workers in logging camps and rail construction crews in Washington and nearby states. Railroads will ship free of charge. Send materials to Y M C A at Fourth and Madison streets.
New York April 17 Mrs Leslie Carter will auction her household furnishings next Wednesday. The effects valued at 30000 dollars include antique furniture laces portraits and paintings. Former friend Norma Munroe allegedly tried to claim the furniture for a debt.
Easter eggs dyed and ready at 30c per dozen. Strawberries on sale with 25c per box and some lots at 15c per box. Fancy tomatoes 12c per lb. New potatoes five for 25c. Tulips 25c per dozen and Easter lilies 20c per bloom. Yakima potatoes 1.25 per 100 lb. Salmon eggs 5c per string. Orange marmalade 10c per lb. Native asparagus 16c per lb. Evaporated milk three cans for 25c.
Take a boat trip to see battleships departing daily from Pier 2. Round trip fare is 50 cents, with continuous departures to attract visitors to the harbor sightsees.
An advertisement touts a beautiful tract in Yakima with deep rich soil and perfect slope, near a shipping point. The seller invites potential buyers to give them a chance to prove its value, listed under Austin Landolt at 4090-10-11 Melthorm Building.
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