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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1908
Page
7
A cautious view on Japan's actions and the broader trade conflict involving China and Manchuria surfaces amid concerns of treachery and potential sanctions. Officials warn against meddling by any power as commercial interests stir debate.
A fragmentary notice from Santa Cruz describes a wedding amid festivities in Cruz Cal, with a tragedy involving a bride and a man named Drellard aged 18, whose fate is unclear and parents reside locally. The garbled text references a death and a path of events before the ceremony.
Perry, a detective who shadowed Abe Kuef during a visit to United Railroads offices, testifies at the Tirey L. Ford trial. He claims a prior statement contained errors and says no picture was taken of the alleged scene, noting uncertainty about Ford.
Landis spoke at the State Miners Association gathering in Lasois detailing mining methods, minerals of the state, and practical mining issues. He noted thoughtful evidence about precious metals and outlined the academic versus practical aspects of mining with Prof. Landis predicting the field’s future prominence. A jury trial update from Ruef case reports jurors’ remaining time and a likely late- afternoon completion.
Fragmentary note reports a fleet, possibly named Prisco, preparing at Puget Sound yard two days before a event. Mentions boats and a transit date but lacks full details or clear names.
In San Jose California on April 8 depositors face the Sunset Collateral bank closure while a search for missing bank president Charkee R. Morris continues. Backer J O Devin from Berkeley accuses Morris of embezzling $120 on April 4. Morris, once a Sunnyvale grocer, led the bank after managing Morris Jewelry.
Rosa Dunn of 12 Pourthay says she trusted J. H. Jeffrey for eight years and lent him control of her store. He allegedly stole a pocketbook containing 66 dollars during a removal sale and vanished after Dunn stepped out briefly. Authorities were urged to arrest him as a grand larceny case.
Carl Pretax appeared in the police court dock with his head bound in bandages after a dispute with John H. Smith over bottle washing. Smith struck Pretag on the forehead with a beer bottle. the judge ordered a fifteen dollar fine, and Pretag was discharged.
Pacific Grove reports a flower strewing plan for the fleet approaching Monterey. Launches will carry poppies and other blooms to Lovers Point to scatter as ships reach a quarter mile offshore. Rear Admiral Evans is invited to stay at the Mag over the old custom house, honoring Commodore Sloat’s 1846 flagraising.
The Ladies' Aid Society of the Madroga Heights M. and church hosts a nickel octal tonight in the church building with good music and a unique program. Refreshments will be served.
Aggressive inside support forced bear covering in New York trading led by Union Pacific St. Paul and Northern Pacific. Union Pacific rose to 137, St. Paul to 128% with 8 P and others up two points as top prices showed profit taking.
Actors and theatrical workers are stranded in Chicago after wrecked touring companies collapse. The influx began in the last six weeks with many from the western shows, including musical comedies once successful west of the Missouri.
Judge Tallman grants temporary custody of Lucile Manard to her mother Mrs. Khee Mano i as divorce proceedings proceed. The father's arrest and county jail confinement are noted, with Humane Society representative Dr Mary Martin involved two weeks earlier.
Fire department prevented total destruction of a house occupied by C. M. Johnson real estate broker at 218 Harvard av N and an apartment at 216 Harvard av N owned by Mrs A Morrow. Blaze began in the Johnson home due to a defective flue and spread to attic causing roof damage and tenant losses. Estimated damage 14500 to the Johnson property insured for 1000 and 100 to the apartment house.
In a Seattle area proceeding, Mary Vinette and John Frasier faced verdicts tied to accusations of conspiracy and assault. Juror Miners, who fled after voting to convict Vinette, influenced others, leading to a not guilty outcome for Frasier and sparking motions for a new trial.
Mabel Nancy Preece of 2408 North Short Street asks the superior court to dissolve a decades long marriage. She cites violent temper and threats to kill her and their five children, saying her husband refuses to work while she supports the family with help from her eldest daughter and son aged 17 and 14.
Minnie Horton sues the city of Seattle in superior court before Judge Arthur E. Thriffin for 16000 dollars damages alleging injuries from a fall through a hole on Railroad in West Seattle on a foggy November evening. She worked for Crescent Mfg Co at the time and now cannot work.
Allan Weir, prominent local attorney, sued Seattle Electric Co for 16000 dollars. A jury returned a verdict for the defendant before Judge Arthur E K Griffin in superior court. Weir claimed a sudden car start threw him to the pavement injuring his knee and left hand. The case had been appealed to the supreme court and sent back for retrial.
Secretary James R Garfield informs Maj. Gen. J Franklin Bell that the Interior Department sought dismissal of the case over alleged irregularities in canceling 640 acres of Skagit county coal land patents. The attorney general directed the proceeding's dismissal, correcting a potential injustice to Maj. Chittenden.
Seattle Elks Lodge No. 92 yesterday bought a lot at Fourth Ave and Spring St for 100000 dollars from F. McIlldland via H B Orr & Co. The site is planned for a principal club house and hotel area near Rainier and Beatts athletic clubs and close to the Madison St cable line.
Telegrams report the canteen will be reestablished in soldiers homes nationwide unless Congress blocks the sundry service bill funding. Local home officers have not yet received definite word from headquarters.
Dried onions 2 pounds for 15c. California asparagus and native asparagus at 3 per pound and 10c respectively. Grapefruit three for 25c. Chelan cooking apples delivered tomorrow at 9c per box. New potatoes four pounds for 5c tomorrow. Yakima honey $1.46 per gallon. Various meats, produce, dairy and floral items listed with mixed prices and tomorrow specials. Corners of produce include onions, lettuce, celery, turnips, peppers, carrots, cabbage, and fruit assortments with single-item pricing. Floral items feature carnations and violets with per dozen pricing amid a broad market listing.
The Monticello steamer departs from the Flyer dock at 6 30, 9 30 a.m. 1 30 and 4 p.m. on its schedule.
Mitchell Berger near Ballard paid a $10 fine after pleading guilty to operating a steam boiler without a license. The article notes that more than 1,125,000 people in India were receiving state relief.
Last night on Fifth Avenue South Martin Stromgren had a watch stolen from his pocket. Minutes later detective Holland and officers Wilson and Poolman arrested Tago Liboria, an Italian, who is held at the city jail on suspicion.
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