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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1908
Page
7
A Tacoma based vessel Cara C. exploded off the northern end of an island while halibut fishing. Fire damaged gasoline tanks sparked the blast. Crew escaped in a small boat and drifted for hours before reaching Seabeck Point Lighthouse and Vancouver aboard the Celestial Empire.
At a morning meeting the entertain ment committee laid out plans for a large May parade. The event includes a naval display, war canoes, athletic sports, a big barbecue, and uniform participation for sailors and officers. Cal Lamping and A A. Tom fayshat are named officials. the parade aims to showcase uniforms, with men from various vessels and local boats contributing.
Fragmentary OCR text describes a prize list or notice related to best kept premises. Mentions Merling Silver prize and items like flowers and pegs. Details are unclear due to corruption but indicate a local competition or exhibit with named prize.
Five year term with yearly cash prizes awarded at year end. Contenders must file with the secretary by May and submit a second photograph of the game by October or as set by the Coterie club. Judge chosen from SEATTLE improvement districts, excluding University area. district covers streets east of Seventh and North Bellevue and east of Sixth to Lake Yates.
President Roosevelt signed the new employers mobility measure intended to counter objections raised by the supreme court. The act targets mobility and employment concerns in response to recent judicial scrutiny.
An officer from President Cabrera’s staff and five military academy cadets, part of his bodyguard, took part in a last week attempt in Guatemala City. The officer attacked Cabrera with a bayonet, injuring his left hand, then was killed. The plot unraveled as plotters lost courage.
United Press reports two congressmen were injured when a streetcar struck a car at 4th Street and Indiana Avenue in Washington. Tawney of Minnesota suffered a back injury and Haney of Indiana a bruised hip. several were carried from the scene and Tawney was taken to a committee room near the House.
The building department lacks a head as temporary arrangements are made under City Engineers Thomson. Fraecia W. Grant, named by Mayor Miller, cannot qualify until he leaves government work. Grant currently oversees the federal building project in the city and must resign to meet charter rules. Building Inspector Place resigned yesterday to pursue private building work.
Don Charlton proprietor of the Lincoln Park roadhouse at Georgetown and Chick Bowman bartender pleaded guilty in Judge Carrolls court and were fined. They were arrested by Special Deputy Peyton on the charge of selling alcohol on Sunday. Four other men were arrested and fined $100 yesterday. Charlton and Newman demanded trial by jury and then pleaded guilty.
Martin Ewanson, master of the schooner Beringold, had a warrant sworn by the prosecuting attorney’s office today charging Sport Murphy with grand larceny for allegedly stealing an American flag and a suit of underclothes valued at $9.
One of the county’s largest mortgages in years was recorded. Dexter Horton & Co. secured $177,480 on all of block 898 except lot 17 and all of block 403 except lots 14 and 17 in the Seattle title lands. Judge George B. Morris granted a divorce today between Sarah L. Bray and Andrew H. Bray on grounds of cruel and inhuman treatment.
A freshly preserved corpse in an exposed coffin was found by students near a Stanford cemetery. The body is believed to be Eugenie Coutts, a former paymaster for France during the Franco Prussian War accused of stealing funds. The tale ties to Coutts’s ranch grant and conspiracies surrounding her confidant and the exiled Peter Coutts, with disappearance following.
Frank P. Alles Jr the Alaska Yukon Pacific exposit ion superintendent told Judge Tallman in superior court he seeks 875 for services rendered. Allen claims the defendants are in the automobile business and that in June and July 1907 he drew up plans for a 25000 garage and agreed to provide further services he values at the amount requested.
Self confessed go between of Ruef and the boodlers Jas L Gallagher testified in the Ford bribery trial describing a prosecutorially approved agreement that allowed boodlers to keep office after exposures. He said he acted in aid to the boodlers and signed an immunity contract making his testimony contingent on “making good.”
Paris reports the recall of First Secretary Baron Alnotti of the Italian embassy to Rome after his name surfaced in the McKee divorce case. Claims say messages bearing his name urged friends of Mrs. McKee to press her to accept advances from other men. He had been acting as chargé d affaires since Count Torntelli’s death.
Boats run ten round trips each day from Pier 2 with a fare of five tens of a dollar. Title notes: "BATTLESHIPS Take boats" suggests ships or boats at Pier 2.
Federal Judge Kohleaat issued a temporary injunction preventing express companies National United States Adama Western from issuing franks. The ruling clarifies franks cover freight and merchandise not passenger passes under Hepburn act federal supervision of common carriers. The injunction will become permanent after further proceedings.
Readable fragments show monetary balances for Tacoma and Portland charter accounts. Figures include totals around 610 thousand and 748 thousand with minor current variations, and a discrepancy listed as 0 in several lines. Further context is unavailable in the fragment.
Stanford University suspended a student for being on campus drunk and withdrew re registration privileges from two others. The action cited liquor on campus on April 17 and abuse of the college press in a recent editorial. The suspension bans registration for the term.
Patrick Lahey once employed at the Vashon Growers association booth in Pike was sentenced to 10 days by Police Judge Gordon after admitting pocketing change from a customer sale. Dewell Martin age 16 and George Hawkins 16 were arrested last night by Patrol Landon for fleeing home in Tacoma. Both showed remorse and agreed to take the interurban to the City of Destiny with Humane Officer John Vaupell as escort.
A list of major property owners faces tax sale on the morning of June 1 for unpaid assessments. Notable delinquents include Lincoln Investment Co and Charles and Mary Steele, with the largest debt at $16,000 and the smallest at $25. Lincoln Investment faces penalties totaling $1.15.
Ah Ying and Lee Moy, both Chinese residents of St Louis at China new quarter, were bound and gagged by three men early today. The trio robbed them of 30 dollars and 679 dollars worth of jewelry after ransacking the house, then fled. Three hours later Ah Wing freed herself, alerted police, and the wealthy pair described the attackers.
Perreat a chauffeur employed by Blethen charged with speed over city limit was discharged by Justice John Carroll. Carroll believed Forrest likely guilty but not intent to commit a misdemeanor. Patrolman J B Kuntz and O B Howaldt testified he was traveling 20 miles per hour at the time.
Bogota reports that President pro tempore Angulo orders troop movements to strategic points as a threatened uprising against the government looms. Observers believe General Rafael Reyes, the real president, authorized the preparations after resigning to tour the country and seek pacific settlement.
Mayor von Jed Miller vetoes renewal for the Yellowstone bar saloon in South Park citing character concerns reported in previous local complaints. The saloon near the ferry crossing to the race track prompted the veto while Miller served in the prosecuting attorney's office.
Lucinda E. White sues for divorce claiming separation for about twenty years and loss of any share in a $7,000 Seattle estate tied to James M. Horn. The couple wed November 8, 1874 in Eagleville Cal and have two adult children, Jessie J. White Carman and Clarence F.E. White. In Washington, a land bill passed 166 to 85 to change public land entry procedures, backed by the Los Angeles chamber of commerce.
In San Francisco on April 22 during the Ruef case morning session Leo Manchard, a saloon keeper, was passed, marking eight permanent and three temporary jurors.
The four and a half year dispute ends as King Frederick Augustus II welcomes Princess Monica Pia, youngest daughter with Signora Teseli, at Dresden station before a crowd of 10,400. She will spend weeks yearly with Teseli in London. income set for life.
James Boyd faced Judge A W Frater in superior court charged with stealing his employer's cash and valuables valued at 95 dollars. The cook at W Finch's restaurant claimed he left his vest in the store room and it was found the next morning beneath the stairs with 40 dollars, a watch and chain, glasses, and an F F A M badge inside.
Monday night Jack Lannin of First Avenue publicly insulted a group of Merry Widow hatters at a Lana Park street car stop. Patrolman Ed Hagen refused a $2 bribe, Lannin was jailed, fined $20 by Judge Gordon, and remaining unable to pay was placed on the chain gang.
A business circular received by City Comptroller Car roll hints that business east of the Rockies is slack. It promises a discreet tip to secure a hose sale and boasts that such behavior will make them seem the best in the business.
R Castro, an Italian resident of 1005 16th Ave South, was severely injured when his team crashed into a telephone pole near Broadway. He was hurled from his seat, placed at 1205 University Ave, later moved to Providence Hospital, and fears grow that he may die from internal injuries and multiple broken ribs.
A short promotion states Rheumatium is greatly relieved by Soap Lake Balts available at all druggists.
Silk floss cushions offered in two sizes with mid week specials. Pricing not fully stated in readable text.
City council chambers will host the fifth public discussion on the Queen Anne boulevard. Property owners expect attendances and a resolution urging start of the improvement as soon as possible. The plan includes right of way funding via local assessment and park board grading and maintenance.
A combined meeting of the Plymouth and Pilgrim Congregational church men's clubs adopted a resolution endorsing Mayor Miller's veto of the Asmussen saloon license. Judge R A Ballinger spoke on government policy toward public lands during the evening.
Tomorrow the 23rd is labeled Skiddoo day at the public market with many items on sale. A stall offers 25 lemons at 23 cents, another has a basket of assorted vegetables for 2 cents, and a basket of local apples at the same price. Skiddoo items include olives in various forms, crab salad, several grapefruit, spinach, and asparagus. Baby carriage ties available at Piper and Taft's 220 Spring Street.
Reading glasses specially fitted to suit each eye are a comfort and satisfaction when fitted by Schuchard Optical Co. 1207 Secondary, one.
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