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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1908
Page
7
The speech delivered at noon in Bath honors Mr Oscrove as he outlines a reform program. He pledges a businesslike, economical administration with equal protection, no ring rule, and merit-based appointments. He thanks supporters and emphasizes loyalty to the Republican party.
Tony Pastor a prominent theatrical manager is gravely ill at his Elmburt New York home. His condition follows a general breakdown blamed on worry over his ailing business, with semi conscious periods for two days. He is 76 years old.
Mayor Miller will not sign the garbage collection ordinance until he interviews council members and assesses city finances. The decision hinges on whether the city can afford the proposed 65 006 cost for a garbage tan system as the initial bill was repealed and is now before him.
A dispatch to the Merchants' Exchange reports the gasoline tug Ketchikan, owned by F. B. Hale of Seattle, went ashore at Tongue Point near Port Angeles this morning. The vessel serves a Port Angeles fishing outfit.
Lola Mackie accuses her traveling salesman husband George C. Mackie of desertion and failure to provide support in a complaint filed by Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Robt. B. Prigmore. They have been married 25 years with two married children and two young sons. The family resides at 9016 Terraceay.
Rawtrine Aine Mo King Edward today leads a simple life at the resort to recover health. He follows doctors orders strict meal times and mineral water intake while reducing smoking. The mayor appeals for respect for the visiting monarch as crowds gather and twenty Austrian police guard his apartments day and night.
A statue of Justice on Profanity Hill at the courthouse displays a sheath gown design attracting attention. A blonde visitor caused a stir by parading in the new gown amid courtroom and city observer reactions. The granite goddess on the county temple of justice remains clothed in stone, while locals react with reverence.
Washington Governor Mead was advised that Sheriff Andrew Williams of Whatcom county cannot claim the $500 reward for solving Ada Roper’s murder in Maine. The salary status of a state peace officer bars receipt of the reward, per Assistant Attorney General Knickerbocker.
A mass meeting of organized labor will be held tomorrow evening at the labor temple. Theodore A. Bell of California retiring grand worthy and J Parry of San Francisco will speak, along with Congressman Hireek of Baltimore and J Bowles of Stamford Connecticut.
Frank Fryant shot and fatally wounded Thomas Johnson after a quarrel over a $9 bill. Johnson died within three hours. Fryant surrendered and is in sheriff custody at Ellensburg. Bryant claims self defense and the incident is being investigated.
Racing results show Em and Em at 10 to 1 and Josie at 20 to 1 with Time 1 14 2 6. In the second race Anna May at 2 to 1 and May LN at 4 to 1 with Time 1 12 3 4.
Ernest Diebler, linked to stealing a leaping car window in Montana, was recaptured in route to Portland. He was being returned from Seattle by C A Dunn when Tenino Washington officials intercepted and handed him over. A $106 reward from Haines Automobile company spurred the arrest. Chicago police had connected to Portland.
Benedict C Harrison Green, circulation manager of The Star, married Mien Lillie M Yeamans formerly of Brussels Ontario on Monday Aug 10 at Victoria with Rev Dr Campbell officiating. They plan a mountain honeymoon after a Seattle visit. Mrs Yeamans is daughter of George Yeamans of Dauphin Canada. Green is The Star’s oldest employee and has many friends in Seattle.
A community plans a fundraising picnic to collect about 1200 dollars needed to complete payments on the site donated for the soon to be built library. Organizers urge residents to attend and contribute.
At Fourthay N KB and East Green Lake boulevard Green Lake residents announce a monster picnic at Woodland Park on Wednesday August 19. Tickets cost 1 dollar with whole families admitted on one ticket. Prizes will be awarded in sports. A straw poll will be taken for the most popular candidate and a ballot to pick the homeliest candidate will be held.
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