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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1908

Page

7

Unclear excerpt from historical page yields fragmentary notice

The readable text is fragmented with garbled phrases and lacks identifiable persons, organizations, or events to form a coherent news item.

Oregon Republicans split over Bourne and Fulton in 1908 rift

In Portland the April meeting of the state central committee denounced Bourne’s candidacy and pledged to oppose his influence in the delegation to the party convention. The report notes strong support for Fulton and hints he may win the forthcoming senate fight as Taft supporters line up behind him.

Inara Oregon Bourne Fulton Heney Sam Cake Portland Ore Republicas Party W. Fulton Jonsthan Bourne Portland Journal Aevert Fulton Taft Palton Senate Fulton Uecoming

Mah Has Many Factories Planned

United Press reports in Waiquah that the Comamerets club shows strong enthusiasm for local industry. A vegetable cannery and a cement plant are possibilities under study, with costs and stock levels to be determined. Officers listed include Wm. Barcard, AP Burroughs, and Andersen as treasurer.

T. Wm. Barcard AP Burroughs Secre Andersen Treas

Unclear play title highlights Univeril junior class event

Fragmentary text notes a Saturday performance at the Moore theatre by the Univeril junior class with faculty and student participants. The scene mentions Shirley Parker Violet Dungan Dukes Christine Kanters Dorothy Gordon Burke and others in a student production credited to school writers.

Univeril Moore Theatre Tim Schoo Wevveee Shirley Parker Violet Dungan Dukes Christine Kanters Dorothy Gordon Burkesses Hiram Camy Pat Tammany Jack Maeesssses Arthur O'Nealk Eeesty Walter Loewe Poo Isabeie Isabelle Martine Wes Cbs Ows Mande Stead Ah Aves Beniah Amith

Cabinet officer 10 on Nippon Yusen voyage to Seattle

Passengers aboard the Nippon Yusen liner bound for Seattle include officials such as the minister of finance and other Nippon officers. The party, starting from Seattle noon, plans a three week Europe trip before returning by the Great Northern line to Frisco.

Seattle Faron & Oet Sele oreMent K Varin Bank of Norther Allway City Europe Great Northern

Grand Week of Opera and Musical Favorites Arrives

Georgia Campbell promotes The Gene of New York at the Grand this week. Frank W. Healy of the San Francisco Opera company will present eastern successes in Seattle at the regular one dollar scale. Florodora headlines the slate along with Warg Sandy It Happened in Nordland and Lew Pields in a starring vehicle, all secured for Seattle audiences.

Frank W. Healy San Francisco de Wolfe Hop F Sandy James T. Powers Nordland Lew Pields Mr. Healy

Warrant Sought for Alice Longworth Arrest

Police sought a warrant for arrest of Alice Longworth daughter of the president for speeding Informed by Assistant Corporation Counsel Pugh that evidence was insufficient The officer contends she appears happiest when speeding and stirring dust but cannot secure a warrant against the president's daughter despite repeated observations

United Press Washington Morris

Two Escape From Chain Gang Endangers Prison Patrol

Two long term chain gang prisoners M. J. Hackett and Carl Larks escaped yesterday afternoon prompting Acting Chief Irving Ward to warn of replacement guards. The prior day Stacy Adama, described as a desperate character, also escaped with only two guards watching fifteen inmates. the breakout occurred when a guard left to fetch lunch.

M. J. Hackett Carl Larks Irving Ward Stacy Adama

New York Stock Market Opens Weak on Profit Taking

New York stock prices opened weak with initial quotes down a large fraction to a point lower. An early upturn due to short covering appeared in a few speculative issues but prices sagged again in late session as profit taking intensified, ending the day weak after earlier gains were erased.

Sy United Press New York

Great Fleet Parade to Sail for San Francisco Bay

Frisco and surrounding cities swell with patriotic fervor as Evans armada and 32 warships prepare to pass through San Francisco Bay. Electric lights and banners adorn Market Street and the Ferry Building as preparations climax for a historic demonstration of national display. The California promotion committee hosts a breakfast for Secretary Metcalf, signaling the fleet’s awaited arrival.

United Press San Francisco Bay California Volunteers Philippines Evans’ Armada San Francisco Bay Ars Market St van Nessay California Promotion

Rush Queen Anne Drive Plan Moves Ahead

Interested property owners push to accelerate the Queen Anne driveway project.Taxpayers favor early preliminaries and start of the thoroughfare with work hastened. Proponents seek to fund non donated right of way by creating an improvement district for assessments.

Sullivan Attell Title Fight Looms In San Francisco

Brooklyn fighter Tommy Sullivan and Abe Attell ready for their 20 round bout with weigh in at 6 pm. Sullivan claims easy under 126 pounds while Attell is favored to win. Heavy betting at 2 to 1 for Attell, with some even money on Sullivan to be stopped within 15 rounds. Johnny Frayne and Fred Landers meet in a 15 round preliminaries.

United Press San Ncisco Brooklyn Tommy Sullivan Abe Attell Sullivan Attell Johnny Frayne Fred Landers

Puget Sound defense warned by Hobson lecturer

Congressman Hobson tells University of Washington audience that Puget Sound defenses are weak and cities from Seattle to Los Angeles could be seized by a coastal attack. He cites unmobilized coast forces and urges stronger naval preparedness in a Bremerton talk and UW gymnasium lecture.

Puget Sound Poul- Hen Congressman Hobson University of Washington Gymnasium University Hobson Bremerton Con. Freeman Hobeen Pacific Coast Seattle Tacoma Portland San Francisco Los Angeles

Hospital Sued Over Poisoning Death After Streetcar Crash

Ten year old Mabel Obanion seeks thirty thousand dollars in a superior court suit claiming the Pacific hospital and Seattle Electric company caused her mother Mary Chanion C seeking improper treatment after a streetcar collision. The injuries occurred on Northern Pacific tracks near Ballard. Witness Mrs Jewell Finley testified in today’s session before Judge Mitchel Outram.

Mabel Obanion Pacific Hospital Mitchel Outram Seattle Electric Company Mary Chanion Ballard Northern Pacific Park W. Willie Jewell Finley Obanion

Alaska Riot Case Ended in Acquittal at Juneau

A federal grand jury acquitted Edward C. Hasey of second degree murder in the Keystone canyon riot tied to the railroad war. Four indictments may be pursued later. trial costs exceed 30,000 dollars. Attorneys preparing for December defense proceedings in Valdez.

Juneau Alaska Federal Grand Jury Edward C. Hasey Fred Rinehardt Keystone Canyon Gungenheimsa John A. Carson Salem Oregon Ostrander F. M. Brown Valdez T Rh. Lyons

Shoe types listed for sports casual wear

The note mentions baseball shoes and running shoes as well as tennis shoes. Hall's and TLI First Avenue are referenced in the snippet.

Hall's Tli

Dance Halls Ordered Closed in Fairbanks Alaska

Grand jury findings lead Judge Buell to close all district dance halls immediately. Fire attempts target City Eagle saloon and James Hill residence, with Hill and family escaping unharmed. Arctic Brotherhood minstrel show raises 1500 dollars for exposition building. Chamber of Commerce declines key fundraising for Atlantic fleet visit. funds redirected to road improvements.

Fairbanks Alaska Grand Seion Bueld City Eagle James Hill Mr. Hill A. B Arctice Brotherhood Arctic Brotherhood Key

Painter McGee Charged After Ballard Saloon Fight

Frank McGee, painter, was arrested by troopers Fowles and Towle on assault with intent to kill after a fight at the Log Cabin saloon Ballard Avenue. Carl Goodeene, a fisherman, was struck with a heavy stick and left unconscious, later found to have a fractured skull and concussion. Goodeene was taken to Wayside Emergency hospital and is reported out of danger. Saloon owner W McLaughlin was reprimanded for Sunday closing violations. Bail for McGee was set at 2000 with further details pending.

Frank McQeee Troinen Fowles Towle Hallard McGee Carl Goodeene Ballarday McKee Goodeene E. P. Hekker Wayside Ballard Fail W. McLaughlin Log Cabin Miller McLaughlin Ballard Gordon Ball

Cows Poisoned in Green Lake District

Reported malicious poisoning of cattle in the Green Lake district. A. W. Green of 1011 Motor Place said his cow died after drinking water flowing through his pasture. M. G. Young of 1010 45th Ave N FE reported two cows poisoned but recovering.

Green Lake District A. W. Green M. G. Young N. FE

Record of Health Office Names New Birth Notifier

Polxena Vannlienwenheigse, born in Van Asselt on March 20, is listed as the latest resident to file for fame. The official birth notice was received by the health department today as the stenographer filed the record.

Polxena

Sunday School Workers Exchange Experiences

At Plymouth Congregational Church the Sunday school convention features remarks by Marion Lawrence of the International Sunday School Association on organized Sunday school work. Rev. Merritt of Tacoma addresses the home department needs, with Prof. Excell providing music and Judge Wood presiding as exhibits showcase long meeting attendance nears 500 registrants.

Plymouth Congregational Church Marion Lawrance International Sunday School Association M. McLeod D. D Tacoma Lawrance W. ©. Merritt International Field Worker Washington E. O. Excell Chicago W. D. Wood

Longest name in office records tied by newborn girl

The newborn girl named by Theophiel Vannienwen helyse, a Helgum native, arrives carrying a name that may break all prior records for length in official history.

Fice Theophiel Vannienwenhelyse Helgum

Chain Gang Guards Get Salary Boost Proposal

Councilman McKinnon to introduce an ordinance raising chain gang guards’ monthly pay from 75 to 85 dollars. Seven guards currently work on the municipal chain gang used for street work, and this group was previously overlooked in a broader police department pay raise approved last week.

McKinnon

Cruisers to Visit Seattle in Noon Formation

Eight cruisers headed by Admiral Dayton will approach Seattle at 12 noon tomorrow and pass in regular formation. The Chamber of Commerce urges residents to view the fleet, blow whistles, and give the standard recognition as the ships pass by. No stop is planned.

Santa Hearbara Cal Connecticut Virginia Alabama Thomas San Luis Oblepo Chamber of Commerce Admiral Dayton Seattle

Sprinkling Season Opens Tomorrow With Irrigation Hours

The sprinkling season will open tomorrow and irrigation hours are to be observed. Homeowners are reminded to follow local rules and schedules for watering times and restrictions.

Water rules maintain same hours for unmetered areas

The water department keeps 7 to 8 20 am and 7 to 8 30 pm hours where meters are absent, matching last year. Superintendent Lamb issued the new regulations today and they will appear in the paper’s advertising columns. Fourty thousand ecards with the rules were ordered printed, and one card will be given to each city residence.

Water Department Lamb Supt. Lamb

Cascade Laundry Denies Price Increase Rumors

Cascade Laundry managers Kilbourne and Graham deny a citywide laundry price rise. They say no combine exists, no raises have occurred, and a possible future reduction could come within six weeks. Other local laundries echo the denial of any higher charges.

Kilbourne Cascade Laundry Mr. Kilbourne Mark W. Graham Cascade Laundry Co

Mrs. Vinette Sentenced to 90 Days in County Jail

Mary Vinette was sentenced to 90 days in the county jail by Judge A W Frater in superior court after a conspiracy against the street car company conviction. Attorney James T Lawler urged clemency citing an all-night jury deliberation and Henry Miners’ vote to convict despite doubts. Joseph Vinette, her husband, remains jailed.

Mary Vinette A. W. Frater James T. Lawler Henry Frater Joseph Vinette

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