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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1908
Page
1
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An emaciated ten day old baby died in a room at a Seattle hotel after being left alone for hours. The parents, both in their early twenties from Germany, cared for the child poorly and did not call a physician. Coroner Carroll referred the case to police for investigation.
Nellngham Washington August 14 A rush order for 6 000 000 feet of high grade dressed lumber to build Seattle water supply main from Cedar River to the city 28 1 2 miles was received by the Puget Sound Mill & Timber Co Several sawmill concerns bid to cut the lumber but the local firm’s bid was accepted.
At 12 25 afternoon water roared through sluice pipes on the Denny Hill regrade. Contractors Grant Smith Co and J B Stillwell expect the job to be completed in two years. The project removes about 6506000 cable yards of earth with city costs around 1 million dollars and total outlay near 3 million. Dirt is carried to the bay via a tunnel 46 feet below Reconday and Hell streets. The crew operates four sluicing giants and plans to add another.
The coroner's jury blamed switchmen A Uplinger M F Long and Philip Desgnais of Great Northern for the death of Benjamin Way a fisherman struck by a freight train. The inquest at Bonney Watson contradicted claims of proper safety measures and criticized lack of warning before the train backed up. County commissioners Heckingham and Rutherford faced questions from George W Albin at a Republican club meeting.
United Press reports a dramatic raid on Wall Street as Livermore, famed for cotton trading, reportedly turned the market with a purported million dollar move. Brokers watched closely amid rumors of a coordinated effort to challenge the young trader’s standing.
The steamer Chas. Nelson, delayed in crescent City since August 11 after breaking its crank shaft, returned to San Francisco under its own steam with a general cargo from San Francisco.
President A J Earling of the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway and H R Williams of the Washington corporation left Seattle for Tacoma to inspect progress. He spent yesterday reviewing work completed in Beattie and nearby areas.
Aug 14 Frank H tit national campaign man for Taft today assumes control of national offices and headquarters will be opened for business tomorrow. Plans are ready and the campaign begins with Great activity from this point. William T Hayward of Ne held a long conference today.
In Lisbon a Portuguese nobleman Count Margaidho was banished after revelations of imprisoning his wife in an attic for a year. The countess, chained and starved, and her infant child were found in deteriorated condition. The count claimed suspicions of infidelity and offered no clear explanation for the punishment.
Fireman Kent, once overcome by smoke in the July 13 blaze at the corner of BY and Columbia, was reported on morning duty with Engine No 1. He remains in critical condition days after the fire, with officials fearing for his recovery.
Report from Awates Washington describes a family tragedy as a grandmother is found dead on a kitchen floor after an apparent fall. The piece mentions Wilitie Gladys Lambert and a younger brother recounting events, with confusion as to the exact time of death and circumstances surrounding the unaided woman.
United Press reports on August 14 that contracts were awarded to Barrie and Ward for new heavy industrial orders. The items include a line of four to be made daily and a heavy word for the new Teoh project at $7.30 per ton.
Knives, bare clubs, and missiles figure in a waterfront riot near the Great Northern saloon. A fracas between striking longshoremen and simpatizers injured bystanders. two arrests were made but leaders escaped. Cr C Berry, a non union worker, was jailed after a clash with T F Gilligan, who also suffered bruises. Judge Evana discharged the men, amid ongoing tension despite recent injunctions by Judge Hanford.
George Coughlan, year old son of O Coughlan of Ottawa, shows improvement after a serious crash caused by Byron O Carr driving a Smith auto down Spring Street into a newspaper cart. The boy suffered a brain concussion and shock but is conscious. Arthur Smith and Carr also injured but recovering. Carr was released on $500 bail.
George D. Dickinson a freight traffic manager for the Pennsylvania Railroad, departed yesterday for Vancouver British Columbia after a few days in the city. He was initiated into Clan McKenny of the Scottish Clan last Monday night and will address the Electrical Workers union on Tuesday night and the Carpenters union on another evening.
United States District Attorney Kimeri Todd filed in federal court yesterday to cancel patents claimed on mineral land in King County. The deeds were issued to several owners, transferred to C. J. Smith, who then deeded to the Washington Securities Company of which he is president.
Heavy rain across Lincoln Nebraska and the surrounding area kept visitors away from Fairview today. Bryan studied in his study preparing speeches as the weather disrupted campaign events and public appearances.
John Dowling of Olympia Washington is acquitted in Chicago of attempting to murder John Pondelack, a wealthy manufacturer, after a jury finds his mind was affected at the time of the assault. The confrontation followed a conference over an invention Pondelack marketed. Dowling shot Pondelack and injured Attorney Tilton, with the assault charge on Tilton dropped.
J R Layton of near Vernon was shot and killed by fellow rancher John Anderson an elderly Swede who surrendered to Vernon Chief of Police Edwards and is held on murder charges in Kelowna Aug 14.
A man named R Warrener from Tumbridge Wells was burned to death in a rooming house on Weatminater Way Vancouver B C early this morning. Twenty other occupants escaped with narrow margins.
Springfield hosts the 36th annual regatta of the National Association of Amateur Oarsmen with 2500 spectators along the Connecticut River as competitors from across the United States and Canada gather for races underway this afternoon.
Gov Curtis Guild Jr of Massachusetts underwent an appendectomy today while vacationing in the Maine woods. Doctors announced the operation was successful and recovery assured. Ridpath Opens Campaign HQ in Seattle for Republican governor bid at Hotel Northern. he will stay about a fortnight and is due there later this week.
At the Franco British exhibition grounds in London a monster balloon explode during inflation killing two people outright and injuring many others. Captain Lovelace aided the injured and the scene caused hysteria with ruined exhibits and shattered windows.
The Atlantic fleet ends its Auckland visit with a state ball at government house hosted by Premier Ward. Admiral Sperry was guest of honor. The fleet plans to depart at 8 am for Sydney with salutes from all ships and battleships Powerful, Encounter, and Pioneer joining the white squadron.
Judge John P. Hoyt criticizes suburban value assessments as real estate men push for halving his Seattle Lake Washington properties. Assessor Parisho notes real estate board volunteers aided the assessment process. The Balfour-Guthrie firm seeks a rebate on 144000 bushels of wheat valued at 70000, claiming ownership by Seattle and Moscow Grain companies.
Mrs Ree Teal wife of a theater manager Detective Measley and Julia Fleming were arraigned on indictments charging subornation of perjury in Frank Gould divorce proceedings. All entered not guilty pleas reserving right to withdraw on August 20 when case will be heard again.
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