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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1908
Page
7
A dispatch from United Press details President Roosevelt directing Gen Corbin on the Brownsville affair. The message says the discharge order should not be suspended without new, important facts. Roosevelt emphasizes loyalty to Taft and cautions against spreading unfounded accusations.
San Francisco reports railroad magnate Edward H. Harriman denying any intent to sell his Pacific Mail steamship line to Japan. He sits with sons Averill and Roland Harriman, plans a hunting trip to Pelican Lake, Oregon, and will be joined by wife and daughters in Monterey. He critiques railroad legislation publicity and protection, and notes a Sierra tunnel project will begin soon.
In a prison cell Aubury fights a conviction for six years and appeals while accused of orchestrating a fake sale of mineral stock through a jailhouse contact. The Post Office author denies involvement and seeks clemency or new evidence against the alleged scheme.
A Philadelphia servant alleges George T. Newhall diverted money from him by promising repayment after a debt, reporting that Newhall used funds to settle a debt and promising to repay it that day. Damaging letters are mentioned in the case brought by the summer villa butler.
Aug 7 Timore Maryland telegram from Attorney General Rona says he has no intention of resigning from the cabinet during the current term. The report had circulated that he would give up the office and leave the post.
Local business leaders circulated petitions seeking M J Carrigan to file for county commissioner from the city district, but many signed believing they could back Haas as well. Haas has homes in both districts and filed in the city district, while Carrigan aims for the north district, causing a confusion that will be addressed this afternoon.
A Luna Park family day drew about 15 000 attendees with 9 311 Star admission coupons used at the gate. Park traffic stopped near noon as gates closed to incoming cars while crowds enjoyed open air shows including Uncle Hiram and his trained pig. The merry go round tallied 7 362 rides the figure eight 56 296 riders and the Canal of Venice 4 854 voyages. The Star may host a third outing if interest continues.
Sandberg an electrician was arrested by Sergeant Bryant and Patrolman Norf as he tried to leave the city with stolen items. Police found 200 keys and a jimmy on him. He confessed to robbing Ben Larson at 2202 Sixth Ave this morning and taking a suit, overcoat, and case.
On the front, the Cottage City with 106 passengers arrived from Skagway to load for Southwestern Alaska. The Northland brought ore from Ketchikan yesterday. Edith arrived from Nome this morning and will be placed on the southwestern route. Fleet Assistant Engineer Harry Coding of the steamer Northwestern is at home with inflammatory rheumatism. Falcon retains H M Herrin for sale 250 shares Comatock Golden Gate at 35 cents per share.
The Tacoma waterfront is quiet as longshoremen load a ship. The Farraion is due tonight from Skagway via Bellingham. The Pennsylvania will depart for Cordova tomorrow carrying railroad material and supplies.
Gov George E Chamberlain of Oregon tours the AY P fair grounds with the Oregon commission and reports satisfaction with the display. He then departs Seattle for the national guard encampment at American Lake. An August 15 Scotch clans gathering is announced at Seacoma Brench inviting all Scots and friends.
Aug 7 Winnipeg reports deepening strike as fifteen shop foremen quit over Japanese strikebreakers. Canadian Pacific machinists may strike long term with 300 Japanese workers distributed coast to coast. Vancouver notes a closed-door meeting and local job firms hiring Orientals for prairie labour. Kenora reports a locomotive wreck due to engineer absence at turntable.
Gov Albert E Mead was the guest of honor at a noon luncheon by the King County Republican club in the Hotel Butler grill. He spoke on what the Republican Party has done for Washington, while W T Devell discussed Gov Mead's administration before about 200 attendees.
Chicago August 7. The Women's Trade Union League proposes a national conference to issue marriage cards. The plan urges members to marry only men who are union members with fully paid cards. The scheme would be discussed in Chicago New York and Boston next month.
J L Baird of Beattie will travel to San Francisco to help his son Roy C Baird who is jailed on burglary charges and set to fight for Liberty. Roy’s companion Beott Pounds was killed by an officer during a saloon robbery attempt. Baird claims Pounds influenced his son. Pounds’s family will bury him in Seattle.
A constituent denies attending a Rutherford Te saquah gathering and refutes allegations of canvassing in saloons. He asserts unfamiliarity with the event, disavows cork screw campaigning, and claims not to target votes through saloon connections. He says he will leave for Seattle and that unions will handle her during the voyage.
San Francisco August 7 Fred Dorr a Los Angeles and San Francisco stock broker was arrested in Los Angeles last night and is reported to be en route to San Francisco in custody of a detective. He is wanted on a warrant sworn by Captain H. H. Norwood charging him with embezzlement.
William J. Bryan plans a three day Chicago visit starting August 22 to confer with national labor leaders. The trip centers on campaign committee sessions and a Bryan labor day message. Railroads reportedly refused discounted fares, prompting accusations of a plot to dampen attendance. M E Gibson, ex congressman from Ohio, met Bryan to discuss party matters. Norman Mack announced Labor Day plans with possible speeches from Samuel Gompers and Bryan from the same platform.
Three men were killed when a wall collapsed on a large steam drum at St. John's Home for Boys in New York. Charles Timothy, one worker, was trapped beneath the fallen structure as the cement encasement collapsed, ending a tragic accident.
A severely burned worker urged rescuers to kill him as steam danger trapped him. Fire crew feared removing the pinioned man without risking collapse of the wall, while officials hoped pressure would ease the danger and end his agony.
The Civil Service Commission heard evidence in the appeal of A. D. Colborn an inspector dismissed by Superintendent Grant regarding a building at 1808 Mighthave. Grant alleges violation of building ordinances and failure to report. contractor allegedly used a second nonconforming set of plans. Twenty seven counts were filed against Colborn.
Auction-style notice proclaims a one price sale on pianos and related items. It promises guaranteed quality from a historic Pacific Coast house and lists usable planes as part of a trade in, noting strong discounts and no stock burden. Viewable pianos are in the show windows.
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