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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1903

Page

8

Maxwell as Vice Presidential Hopeful for Roosevelt Ticket

The National Irrigation Association plans a vice presidential bid for Arte-Arness George Maxwell, executive chairman, to be launched at the October convention in Ogden Utah. A letter from P C Jackson of Lomita California urged Maxwell as Roosevelt's running mate, citing his role in irrigation policy and desert reclamation efforts in the West. Maxwell, a California native, is noted for collaboration with Coran Newlands on irrigation governance.

Phoenix Arte—Arness George Maxwell National Irrigation Asociation Na U Irrigation Association Ogden Utah P .C. Jackson Lomita Tes Theodore Roosevelt Coran Newlands Roosevelt

Star Dust Highlights and Oddities From Local Notices

A collage of notes from Breathitt County Kentucky to Washington and Oregon. Bits include a retire and interview with General Miles, a coffin purchase, a peculiar goat mystery in Pierce County, a lunatic’s tale from Seattle, and a Navy cruiser order. Also mentions a domestic science chair, a gold nugget in Galice Creek, and social chatter about poetry and women’s clubs.

Drowned Weather Forecasters Mention in Odd Post

A fragmented note recalls past weather forecasters and mentions drowning incidents. The speaker muses about rest and vacation while reflecting on old comments about forecasters. The text blends personal musings with a reference to Neal's era and weather predictions.

Neal

Guardian Named for Mentally Incapacitated Rancher’s Wife

In Superior court this morning J. Salmon was appointed guardian of his wife and her estate due to her incompetence. He seeks to sell property and relocate to Beatrice to improve his children's prospects, while the two young children attended court and aided their mother under his care.

J. Salmon E¢N

Turkish wedding and carnival conclude Labor gathering

A Turkish wedding is slated at the Labor carnival grounds tonight with the couple facing law issues in a quirky ceremony led by Hadj Sheriff. The prior night saw Cesar Guercio shave a 4 second record and Palma’s mark fall to 4 seconds in speed events. Poliolalee won a wind-up sprint while a crowd reaction and stage fright dominated the amateur talent pageant.

Strikes in Berlin and Russia Escalate Amid Rioting

Strikes spread from Berlin to Russia with about 266000 workers involved. Incendiary fires and rioting destroy property worth millions in 14 large towns as insurers report rising losses and widespread disorder.

Berlin Russia H le Het Insurance Com Oxtenna Tack Troska

Butte Embezzler Hurley Sought on 9000 Theft Charge

Warrant for J. Hurley, once a leading Butte businessman, seeks his arrest for embezzling 9000 from Montana Hardware Co. He now works in Nome at a branch of the First National Bank of Seattle. The loss allegedly arose from clever bookkeeping and was uncovered by an expert accountant.

Butte Mont Quinn J. Hurley Montana Hardware Co Hurley Nome First National Bank of Seattle Senator Clark Northwest Hutte Muriey Seattle First National Bank

Hel Wanted Me A Young Main Team Setup

A brief item notes a young team formation at Ridgway Hiding Academy located at 116 B Columbia. The fragment mentions Hel and Wanted Me as participants in establishing a stable lineup.

Ridgway Hiding Academy Columbia

Explosion on cruiser in Plymouth kills one, injures four

TA dispatch from Punehal reports an explosion in the boiler room of the Dirttieh fret class cruiser Hiake off Plymouth Ireland. One stoker was killed and four others injured.

Plymouth Ireland Punehal Hiake

Kaw River Flood Reaches Kansas City Bridge Piles Wash Away

The Kaw river is again on the rampage flooding Kansas City. Hundreds of workers labor on temporary bridges to prevent debris from carrying them away. Piles protecting the James Street bridge have been washed away.

Kansas City Kaw River James Street

Moore Investment seeks 45 thousand dollar Whitcomb building addition

The Moore Investment company applied for a permit to add three stories to the Whitcomb building at the corner of Second Avenue and Union Street. City plans show the project costing 45000 dollars with the entire structure to be used for store purposes.

Second Avenue Pike Street Barah FE. Abt Fred J. Bitle Fair Whitcomb Union Street Moore Investment Company

President greets Baron Von Sternberg in Aus

The President welcomes Baron Von Sternberg and German legation members at the White House. Von Sternberg receives the official recall of Amtwesen from Von Nolleben and is praised by the President for their prior friendship. The Graham Box Company incorporation is granted by a Superior Judge. Mattie H Tuell seeks divorce from HM Tuell on grounds of non support.

Oteter Bay Aus Von #1 America Graham Box Company Die Albberteen Mattie H. Tuell HM. C. Tuell

School board prepares for new buildings and bids

Preliminary plans call for three new grade school structures on Heart Con hill East Queen Anne hill and Green Lake with contracts to be let next spring pending bond funds. A hostile report on buying the Bummer hotel and grounds at Mast Meattie for an industrial school is expected due to unclear title and local opposition.

Heacon Hill East Queen Anne Hill Green Lake Dow Bummer Mast Meattie Beattie

A New Missouri Auto Law Sparks Public Debate

The piece outlines a proposed Missouri automobile law with strict requirements and penalties. Owners would face fines from five dollars to one thousand dollars or jail time for violations, including licensing, numbering, and carrying lamps or bells, and a speed limit of nine miles per hour. The article notes enforcement doubts and mentions a missing man, Ole Larsen of Literbay, with his wife Mrs Larsen asserting he rarely misses home. It also includes a brief, unrelated item about wheat prices and daily free adoptions at the races.

Jafperson Missour

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