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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1908
Page
1
Report from April 2 indicates Roosevelt pursuing a four ship battleship plan with Senate aid. Senator Miles of Washington and Rear Admiral Hobson are noted supporters as leaders prepare to push the proposal amid Democratic opposition.
Richardson was found guilty after a jury verdict in the superior court. The defense argued for trial motions and noted that Richardson held a fractional interest in the involved property, with testimony including a report from a local official. The record lists attorney Wil Bavo Botier and several named figures in the case.
United Press reports April 22 that political maneuvering surrounds a possible White House exit and a nominated secretary. The piece mentions key figures among the president’s circle and notes speculation on leadership roles and cabinet positions amid growing intrigue.
Several councilmen plan to vote against the ordinance but fear public wrath from constituents. They worry over a provoked backlash as leaders who command favors seek to influence the mayoral veto and delay the measure.
United Press reports the senate foreign relations committee weighing drastic action against President Castro over U S Venezuela tensions. Navy ships including Des Moines and gunboats move toward La Guayra to protect American interests amid renewed crisis talk.
Mrs Rhoda L Smith a former Pettit Son bookkeeper and stenographer was discharged from charges of embezzling 707 50 after the prosecution stated she exonerated herself while employed there Judge A W Frater acted on the motion of Prosecuting Attorney Kenneth Mackintosh The case was dismissed before the superior court
Amid brewing pressure the Seventh Ward fight over the Asmuseen liquor license collapses as Councilman T F Revelle refuses to back the measure. With Revelle out, other council members face threats of trades and withheld improvements if they fail to side with the brewery interests.
A morning blaze in Sacramento caused about 26000 dollars in damages to key downtown buildings including the Dreamland theatre Kilborn's photograph parlors Harding and McDowell's art store and the Commercial saloon. The origin is unknown but arson is suspected. No serious injuries reported.
Mathilda Anderson sues in superior court to recover 1200 dollars loaned in April 1905 to John Johnson for buying and shipping horses to Chicago for Arnour & Co. She alleges no note was given and that Johnson promised payment, but has not returned the money.
Mrs. Catherine Boren, mother of Harry J. Boren, obtained a warrant today against the McFarlane saloon bartender near Madison Street for selling beer to her underage son on April 30. She says the bartender knew of his age.
Paul Turner editor of the Industrial Worker convicted of criminal libel against George Maynard a printer in Nome Alaska on April 22.
In Dearborn Michigan on April 22 F J Draper and William Walcott both residents of Milan were instantly killed when the automobile they were driving was struck by a train as they attempted to cross the track.
John C. Young of Baker City asserts Roosevelt and Fairbanks will be fed by the national Republican convention in Chicago. He predicts Taft lacks votes and that Indiana and Nebraska may lead a Roosevelt surge. Fairbanks could be a candidate for vice president if he helps elect Roosevelt, while timber theft rumors in Oregon are dismissed as unfounded.
Nellie Heaver, identified as the queen of Southern Oregon, is jailed in Portland and charged by the district attorney with stealing articles entrusted to her care as Royston postmistress. Awaiting grand jury action, she faces possible indictment for mail robbery.
Chicago April 22 William 25 of Cincinnati was shot above the heart and fatally wounded in a saloon and concert hall by Jerome te an engineer who wanted to kill his wife. He died without regaining consciousness. Marcotte has been arrested charged with murder.
Harry Preston sues Elton E. Aineworth and Arthur Donn before Judge Griffin in the exterior court for 10000 damages from injuries after a dock collapsed at Broad Foot. The suit mirrors a prior jury ruling against dock owners overloading. Other suits against the same firm seek 10000 from O Otis and 6000 from John ONeill.
Sir Henry Campbell Bannerman, recently resigned prime minister of the United Kingdom, died in London after a long illness. The death may trigger Liberal party divisions and potential leadership bids from Winston Churchill or Lloyd George, as radicals threaten to challenge the government.
The third day of fleet celebrations in Los Angeles features rain and crowds visiting ships. 3500 bluejackets attend a barbecue and athletic events while boxing and a middleweight title bout proceed at Chutes Park. A grand officers ball at the Shriners Auditorium is planned as the centerpiece of social events.
A. P. Bleaksley of 306 East Olive Street was arrested yesterday afternoon by Patrolmen Ziebarth and Copper for speeding. They clocked him at about 20 miles per hour over the limit with a stopwatch and he was taken to the police station.
City Engineer Thomson says no changes to original salt water drains plan in the business district and that pump tests continue with daily reports to ensure eventual savings. Stanford crews chosen for Richardson day practice against California ahead of next Saturday races.
Coroner Carroll reports arsenic traces in the stomach of 2 year old Dellroy Fox of 1504 Rainier Ave Seattle. Investigators seek how the poison was obtained while noting the family and Mrs. A Bary are away from the city. Detectives Adams and Clark pursue every lead as stories about the child’s last hours are checked.
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