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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1908
Page
8
August sales at Bon Marche promise exceptional value with large special purchases and sharply reduced prices. The store highlights the August White Fair shoe sale blanket and bedding sale linen sale knit underwear hosiery and clean up sales across all departments.
Congressman Wesley L Jones a Republican senate candidate is to arrive in Seattle tomorrow to campaign. He speaks tonight at Burton Vashon Island as his campaign plans a series of meetings across Hallard University district Renton Hill Weat Seattle Madrona and other locations culminating in a downtown theatre demonstration. The Jones league executive committee staged the outreach with several speakers and thousands of petition signatures circulating in Seattle.
The Afro American Political club met Monday night August 16 and elected I. F P. Norris president Joe Clark vice president J. A. Williams second vice president B. P. Defion treasurer C. C. Hancock secretary The club plans several meetings before the primaries to select candidates to support.
At a Chamber of Commerce meeting the manufacturing committee recommended opening First Avenue South to gain access to thousands of acres of cheap level land suitable for manufacturing. The city council will be asked to extend the avenue through the district.
On the waterfront Judge Hanford’s order to stop interference by Longshoremen did not stop violence. Longshoreman J. Greig fought a man called a scab at Pier 14 and was jailed by Patrolman Landis. A lumberman was also arrested after assaulting several strikebreakers, reportedly after beating four victims.
G. Cosgrove, candidate for the Republican nomination for governor, will be feted at a luncheon by the King County Republican club at 12 15 Friday at the Rathskellar. Cosgrove will be the principal speaker and will be followed by other remarks.
Friends of a candidate promise varied opinions at a luncheon where businessmen and politicians anticipate a major reveal on an important matter.
The City of Seattle arrived from Alaska with 103 first class and 22 second class passengers and sails again tomorrow at 9 p m for Alaska with full cargo. Victoria sails tomorrow for Nome and St Michaels. Arisonian arrived from Honolulu yesterday. Maverick arrived from San Francisco this morning at Tacoma. Taft sailed from San Francisco for Puget Sound yesterday afternoon, Rainier left San Francisco for Puget Sound points this morning. Dispatches show Pierre Antonine and Marama at Antwerp and Brisbane respectively, Crown of Galicia arrived at Soura burg, Watson reported off the cape this morning. California Oregon and Kansas law require American flag over schoolhouses during school hours.
The Avenger a 48 foot sloop owned by Robert Emmons of Boston wins the New York Yacht Club race for the King's Cup presented by King Edward VIII. It defeats the Aurora owned by Commodore Cornelius Vanderbilt by eight minutes and 96 seconds on a time allowance.
James G. Smith a Portland pioneer and Elks charter member dies in Skagway Alaska of heart failure. He was a leading turfman with ties to Seattle and California. A separate item notes the drowning of the Goodwin two year old son in Goldfield Nevada after falling into a water barrel at the family home.
A steam ferry leaves hourly from Pier 2 at the foot of Yesler Way bound to the U S Navy Yard and returning. The service runs as a fast round trip transport for personnel and supplies to the naval facilities and battleships.
County Assessor Thomas H. Parish told the board of equalization that Beattie downtown properties and nearby corners valued at 240 000 est are lower than Portland equivalents at 500 000 25 percent higher. The meeting reviewed land north of Ballard and other parcels where appeals sought lower valuations. Some protestants sought cuts, while others were dismissed or sent back to assessors. Parish defended conservative cash value and warned against inflation fears hindering investment.
Both Republican and Democratic parties hold statewide primaries to choose delegates for state congressional and legislative conventions. The clash between regulars and reformers is unusually bitter, prompting a historic August turnout across California.
President A J Earling of the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railway arrived in Seattle yesterday aboard his private car Saint Paul. He is conducting an inspection tour of the western division and will remain in Seattle for several days.
Karl Walsh a sh year old boy employed at the Parlor Market was struck by a car at 1 PM while crossing Second av and Vinest Walsh suffered a broken finger and serious bruises He was taken to a drug store then moved home 1721 harless The automobile No 188 owned by Steve Saunders of Marysville did not stop at the scene
Fifteen lumbermen were robbed of over 700 dollars by two highwaymen on a lonely road one mile from Sterling City, thirty miles from Chico. The victims had just been paid for a month's work when the holdup occurred, according to police reports received today.
In San Francisco the Iroquois club, a longtime bourbon association, returned a $12 check Hearst sent to cover his political assessment after he ceased supporting the Democratic party. Hearst, introduced by his father Senator Hearst, had been a member for years and dated his dues. The club voted to reject the payment.
The corporations committee will consider revoking Sunset Telephone and Telegraph franchise per A V Houthon public utilities report. The council also reviews National District Telegraph vetoed private watch and fire alarm franchise discussion this afternoon.
Bullish northwest reports push Chicago wheat prices up from 93 he to 0 418 at the opening, as shorts cover and buyers step in. Inside traders anticipate a further 2 cent rise on any mild unfavorable news.
Gertrude M Matheson claims ill treatment by husband William M Matheson in a Seattle divorce complaint filed in superior court They live at 5217 Roxbury Ave Rainier Beach She says furniture was provided by her mother They were married in Spokane November 10 1905 Other complaints include Clayton E Skutt vs Julian Ladouceur Skutt desertion and Laura D Phipps vs Charles Phipps nonsupport Mrs Phipps resides at 2034 Third Ave and supports herself.
Residents form a new Sunday school last Sunday at John C. Wallin’s home at 16th Ave West and California Street with good attendance. Another meeting will be held next Sunday at 2 p.m. Church services are planned to be held at 7 p.m.
Patrolman Larson pursued and captured T. W. McPherson after he snatched a purse containing $5 from Mrs. S. A. Ross as she alighted from a cable car at Tenth avenue and Yesterway. The suspect was arrested in a vacant lot after two shots were fired to halt him.
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Vanderveer issues complaint against Thomas H. Wells salesman and collector for Swartzs Child & Sulzberger company. Wells is accused of larceny by embezzlement for failing to account after collecting 42 dollars from Guy Wing on May 4 at a land sale.
In Tokio on August 11 Count Okuma former president of the Progressive Party and now head of Waseda University declares American naval expansion aims at striking Japan for Pacific mastery. He criticizes President Roosevelt and remarks drew strong interest among Japanese leaders and educators.
Fragmentary account describes blue forces and brown troops clashing near American Lake with units under Col Lee Fabiger and Col McDonnell taking command as the action unfolds around 4 o clock. The report notes heavy enemy pressure and repositioning of detachments on the right flank.
G A Smith appeared in police court this morning and paid a fine of 50 dollars for betting at the Meadows. He admitted spending money on a man named Kidwell and lost all his funds, with the man known as 4 tout involved in the betting.
An account describes a confrontation involving Moore, a Black man, his appearance and clothing, and his arrest after a Saturday game. He faced a $56 fine and was noted for prior misconduct and threats. The piece references another person’s involvement and the use of a weapon in the incident.
Thomas Bowes, 810 Pout, withdrew from the race for county clerk today, leaving the position to the current chief clerk Otto A. Case as Republicans dictate. Bowes suffered a physical breakdown and was taken to Lake Chelan for medical care.
In Berlin on August 10 a sensational report claims Fred Smithers of H J Jones forged a 250 dollar check issued by Jorney Kenneth. The Unig Trust Co. is named in the dispute as the check recipient. The case stirred lively discussion amid claims about authenticity and trust in financial institutions.
The race for the next Eagle convention narrows to Omaha St Paul New Haven and Saratoga Springs Louis Nash of St Paul has invitations from Governor Johnson and Mayor Lamb to host delegates Wm J Cronin of New Haven also receives town support after a strong closing speech by Senator York in a vivid description of preparations
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