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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1908
Page
1
Seattle scene reports an alleged Seattle murderer captured after refugees recount an awful experience. The piece notes machinists strike threats paralyzing CPR operations, with a large Vancouver stop noted as workers walk out. The strike is described as potentially the worst in Canadian railway history.
M M Godman of Seattle filed for the Democratic nomination for United States senator, becoming the second aspirant after George F Cotterill of Beattie. The notice appears in a Washington dispatch alongside other federal filings.
John Ollie Oppidisano, wanted for a Tacoma murder, is captured in Grand Forks B C. In Fairbanks Alaska John Quincy Hackett, the sought alibi witness for Henry Craemer, confirms Craemer's claim to be with him in Tacoma at the time of the Mueller murder. Hackett, identified by Water-front Brown, hopes to aid Craemer’s defense while Craemer’s associates push for his exoneration.
United Press reports a senator’s death causing $806000 in expenses. The sudden passing of the senator’s son is noted as a sufferer for years, with the funeral planned for Friday. B. Cammins of Iowa is mentioned in the fragment.
Washington August 5. Death of Senator Allison of Iowa leads to Senator Perkins of California advancing to chair the Senate committee on naval affairs.
A mass meeting will be held this evening at Phalen's Hall in Columbia under the Twelfth Ward Republican club. All republican ticket candidates have been invited to attend and address the gathering.
The Ballard merchants union, numbering about 40 members, pushed for earlier closing times after studying late hours. MARK the mascot of Mallard union 1089 aided public notices while stores remained open evenings, but police involvement was minimal as clerks and a dog did not interfere. Previously stores stayed open until 10, then shifted to 6 30 with Saturdays exceptions.
A Calgary Star report follows Jacob Leufkens and family as they escape a Fernie blaze driven by wind toward a freight train. They cram into a boxcar with 12 others, narrowly avoiding death as flames trap them and a burned bridge blocks escape to safety in Spokane and Seattle.
Outlaws Reid Sloane Rice and Lewiston suspects, tied to the Dan Carr rancher shooting, are encircled within six miles of Orofino by posses. Sloan is lightly wounded, with medical needs expected within 48 hours likely forcing a surrender or breakout.
Chicago reports an east to west freight rate increase debate as railroad presidents meet shippers to set a conference date. Meanwhile owners on Mercer Island seek sheriff protection from reckless campers endangering properties with camp fires. A burglary at Mr. Evans' home included the theft of cooking utensils.
Mrs. Hattie L. Umphiette reported her husband threatened her with a razor after she arrived home Sunday night. The instrument was shown at the door and the couple had been married last February. She sought help from the prosecuting attorney and a warrant for abusive treatment was issued.
Sultan Abdul Hamid was stabbed in the breast by a palace official in Constantinople. The blow was deflected by his mail coat preventing death. the assassin was captured after a bag of gold hindered his escape. The incident sparks fear and calls for harsher punishment for those behind the attack.
Count Zeppelin faced the loss of his great dirigible after a motor failure forced a descent on a plateau. An electrical storm and fire destroyed the ship while four workmen were injured and Zeppelin vowed to rebuild with Imperial aid as search parties scoured the area.
A special city council meeting is set for 8 o'clock tonight to consider and pass bills for salaries of municipal employees for July. The auditing committee was late, so the bills did not reach the council at last Monday's regular meeting.
San Jose Aug 6 report says beri beri, a fatal Asiatic disease, has been found in a colony of Japanese fruit canners near Alviso. Health officer to investigate amid reports of up to 41 cases in the camp.
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