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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1908
Page
8
Advertisement notes a 42 inch pillow muslin that bleaches well and wears like iron at a bale price. White crochet bedspreads in full double size with marseilles designs offered at 0.99 and a soft fleecy cotton blanket 104 size in silver gray with colored borders also at bale price.
Big Tim Sullivan and Senator Thomas F Grady attend the Fraternal Order of Eagles convention in Seattle. Grady arrived yesterday and Sullivan at 2 55 this afternoon. Officials expect a ritual revamp and city merchants plan a shop closure for the August 13 parade.
Henry Bollenhagern, overwhelmed by financial reverses, withdrew all his funds and killed himself in front of a San Francisco saloon. He stood on the sidewalk with money in hand as the shot rang out, causing a crowd and police to struggle for order.
Advert describes relief from rheumation headaches and neuralgia using the Arnold Vibrator. Claim cites convenience and a call or letter offer for more information on vibratory massage for health and beauty.
Mrs BE will host a lawn social Friday afternoon at 1521 24th ay to benefit the Central W C T U and friends. Proceeds support the union and local outreach.
Ida Wallace reports the anti DuBois faction left the Democratic state convention in protest and moved to a nearby hall to nominate a separate ticket. In Kansas, Bristow leads in early returns with 60 of 105 counties counted, conceding election to U S Senator Bristow with an 18 422 margin.
The head of a boy, dismembered and retrieved from Chicago drainage canal yesterday, was found today near the torso site. Police report the head lodged in clay at the canal edge, clarifying earlier misidentification of logs as a potential woman.
Hot Springs Va Aug G Melville and Ingali chairmen of the Me Four railroad board say Harriman tries to be funny and avoids interviews. They call him shrewd and grasping, note his Wheeling and Union Pacific schemes, and state his goal is to keep American securities strong while claiming to want to make the country greatest.
Over 30 Japanese women, many married by proxy, arrived aboard the Tosa Maru from the Orient. They will be married aboard the liner before landing. Few Chinese passengers and little Chinese freight due to a boycott. the ship was only about one third full.
Shipping circles report a merger of Hamburg American Holland American and Cosmopolitan steamship lines. The combined entity would maintain regular service between Philadelphia and European ports, consolidating operations among three major ocean carriers.
A formal campaign will be launched from Chicago Toledo Kansas City and major Nebraska railroad hubs to fight reductions in freight rates across the region.
In Friedbriechafpen Germany Count Zeppelin describes the fatal explosion of his latest airship. A gust carried the craft off its moorings, collision with the ground ruptured a benzine tank, ignition followed, and the ship was destroyed. He says the crew rushed to start engines but failed, preventing a sail away. He remains determined to construct another craft on the same design.
Affidavits allege Mayor Miller and Police Chief Ward blocked police protection during the longshoremen strike. Judge Hanford in Seattle held the temporary injunction and made it permanent, forbidding interference with loading operations.
Oakland background notes San Francisco capitalist Van Laak wins first round in breach of promise case with Mrs Lydia Earle Allen seeking 25 000. Superior court grants eviction from Alameda home pending further hearing of the claim.
Cable advices announce the Hyader sails from Nome to Seattle on August 3. The Nebraskan leaves San Diego for Seattle. Katanga shifts from Tacoma to Beattie Saturday to load 2400 tons of ore for North China. Assuan arrives at Tacoma to load for Hamburg and West Coast ports.
Brooklyn district attorney Robert H. Elder blocks gamblers by sending county detectives to racing tracks and resisting a hands-off stance until the Supreme Court rules. His stance jeopardizes expected months of activity for the turf interests as the real test case proceeds.
Funeral services for Michael 8. Drew, pioneer, were held this afternoon under the auspices of the Masonic fraternity. Interment followed at Lakeview cemetery.
Secretary of War Wright leaves Washington for Oyster Bay to meet President Roosevelt again about eight West Point cadets charged with hazing underclassmen at the academy.
Constantine Algeria was rocked again last night by short earthquakes. No new deaths were reported as of today.
Constantinople reports the sultan appointed a new Turkish cabinet under Kiam Pasha. The lineup includes no reactionaries and consists entirely of men aligned with the reformist old regime.
Wil liam F P Downing, longtime member of the Stiles Alvord gang, was shot and killed in Wilcox Arizona when Ranger William Speed tried to arrest him with a warrant. Downing drew a gun and Speed fired in self defense.
Members protest a morning paper claim that the club adopted resolutions supporting Governor Mead's reelection. Chairman Henry Lilisso says the resolutions were drafted by a political ally, not read at the meeting, and were shouted down by remaining members. The group is non political though many members favor the Democrats.
Seattle athlete H. M. Thomas from the Seattle Athletic club is entered for the Venice swimming tournament on August 16. He reenters in the 50 and 100 yard events representing Seattle in California.
President Earling of the Milwaukee road travels toward Seattle after running the first Milwaukee Chicago to Butte train. Officials tour the line while New York reports talks on a 17 million dollar bond issue for an Atchison subsidiary nearing completion with J P Morgan & Co handling arrangements.
Willam Letterin an 18 year old youth drank carbolic acid in a vacant lot at Harrison and Fremont streets, believing demons pursued him. His body was found early today.
International Real Realty Company advertises Lots for sale near the exposition end university grounds adjoining City Park and Reservoir. Limited quantity remains at 1069 American Bank Building phone numbers 1186 and 4048.
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