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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1908

Page

5

Marked coincidence in county road vacation favors Phillips farm

Farmers protest as county commissioners vacate a road in front of Phillips farm to create lake frontage, circling the hill to access water. The action, paid from the road fund, benefits Phillips who has subdivided the property, with neighbors alleging no notice and suspecting a deliberate scheme tied to officials and a close ally.

Phillips Farm Cirele Phillipa Phillips Cherry Columbia Robinson Road Phillipa Te Soutien Gee Ee Rutherford Phillips’ Place John Corker White Finney Krondicker Lindley

Teamsters Elect Officers in International Union

In Detroit on August 7 Daniel J. Tobin of Cambridge Massachusetts was reelected president. Thomas B. Hughes was elected secretary treasurer and George W. Briggs of Chicago was chosen auditor for the International Brotherhood of Teamsters.

Detroit Mich Daniel J. Tobin Cambridge Masa International Brotherhood of Teamesters Thomas Hughes George W. Briggs Chicago

Republican candidates address Swedish American club

Robert Hodge, Charles Philips, John Stringer, James P. Agnew, BK. Hoye, EC. Brier, Otto A. Cane and D. K. Stokels spoke to about 150 members of the Swedish American club last evening, outlining plans for county offices.

Robert Hodge Charles Philips John Stringer James P. Agnew BK. Hoye EC. Brier Otto A. Cane D. K. Stokels Swedish American Club

Carnegie Funds Three New City Library Branches

Within 60 days construction will begin on three public library branches at Green Lake University and West Seattle. Andrew Carnegie provides 106000 for the structures with donated sites at Green Lake and University district. Each building is expected to cost about 35000 and will be built to be as nearly fireproof as possible.

Publicbrary Green Lake University and West Seattle Andrew Carnegie University District

Amusements at Seattle theaters with a mix of vaudeville

The listings show multiple venues presenting stage shows and films. The Moore Margate Sington hosts The Thief while Grand features Rip Van Winkls and Olivette at next week. Other venues include Seattle All for Gold Honest Hearts and Madame Sans Gene at Loss.

Moore Margaret Sington the Thief Rip van Winkls Olivette Seattle Madame Sans Gene

Candidacy Declarations Filed For Governor Positions

Olympia August 7 declarations of candidacy filed with the secretary of state show Samuel G Cosgrove of Pomeroy Republican nomination for governor and William Minckman of Seattle Democratic nomination for governor.

United Press Olympia Samuel G. Cosgrove Pomeroy Overnor William Mlnckman Seattle

Postmasters Elect United Press Leaders in State Association

Millard T. Hartson of Spokane was reelected president of the State Association of Postmasters at the convention closing in Spokane. New officers include H. J. Votan Tacoma first vice president W. J. Cavanaugh Olympia second vice president G. C. Angle Shelton secretary-treasurer B E Kimball Bremerton. Executive committee members are H. L. Votan F. J. Mill W. J. Cavanaugh G. H. Lamphere and W. L. Lemon. The group will meet next year at

United Press SPO Millard T. Hartson Spokane State Association of Postmiasters H. J. Votan Tacoma W. J. Cavanaugh Olympia G. C. Angle Shéiton BE. P. Kimball Bremerton H. L. Votan F. J. Mill G. H Lamphere W. L. Lemon Seattle

Capture German Balloon Lands Near Kattowitz

Three German military balloonists landed after their balloon drifted near Kattowitz on August 7. The airmen were reported by Russian authorities as safely accounted for and under escort for interrogation.

Kattowitz Russia

Jones Urges Support for Superior Court Candidates

Richard Saxe Jones addressed the King County Democratic club at Carpenters' ball urging backing for the superior court bench nominees from the bar primary KB. F. Hisine Clay Alien and Charles G Hettmer also spoke at the meeting.

Richard Saxe Jones King County Democratic Club Carpenters’ Ball Superior Court Bench KB. F. Hisine Clay Alien Charles G Hettmer

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