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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1908
Page
7
County’s Bond Refunding Sparks Outcry Over Finance
County commissioners faced harsh scrutiny as King County issued 75 py bonds amid a refunding plan. N W Harris & Co bought warrants at discounts, then profited by selling bonds at par, inflating current debt and prompting accusations of waste, mismanagement, and inflated costs borne by taxpayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King County
Anera
N. W tHiar
N. W. Harris & Co
W. Harris & Co
N. W. Harrie & Co. Meey
N. W. Harris & Cong
Een
Minnesota society gifts Wim. J. Bryan a campaign mule
The Minnesota Agricultural Society presented Wim. J. Bryan with a trick mule as mascot for the campaign. The mule arrived at Fairview in Minnesota on August 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mincoln
Neb
The
Minnesota Agricultural Society
Wim. J. Bryan
Fairview
Shipping Movements and Arrivals At Local Ports
Reading indicates vessels scheduled to depart for Cordova and Valdez with cargoes of coal and livestock, plus Yucatan and Governor to sail for Seattle and San Francisco. Reports note arrivals in port this morning and multiple schooners and tank steamers bound for Alaska destinations and Pacific routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dirigo
Lim
Nanaimo, #. C
Mackinawe
Texa Mart
Pmt
Ae Washington
Northwestern
Ben Francisco P Olympia
Drake
San
Dead man brought back to life by stimulant injection
New York reports a dramatic case at the Eastern District hospital where Oscar Culver, believed dead after rheumatism and tuberculosis, revived after Dr Jaffer injected a tenth of a grain of strychnine in his forearm. Despite a faint heartbeat and later breathing, consciousness did not return and doctors warned little hope remained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ox United Press
New York
Eastern District Hospital
Oscar Culver
Jaffer
Aged Woman Raving Maniac Amid Local Murders
Los Angeles police report Mrs Mary Duffy a detainment ward patient after her husband Ferdinand La Vomy killed their son Fred Duft y and daughter Zada La Com with an ax. Duftys wife Mrs Mary Dufty is a raving mental patient. Dusty, after slaying his children, is strapped to a hospital cot as his mind partially clears and he recalls the killings with remorse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Los Angeles
Cal
Mary Duffy
Fred Dufty
Zada la Com
H. J. Dufty
Dufty
Fred
Fty
Daffy
Ferdinand la Wom
Dusty
Mary Dufty
Mrs. Dufty
City orders fire escapes installed at Biggs apartments
The board of works enforces a city ordinance requiring stair fire escapes. Biggs apartments in North Seattle must install the escape within 90 days or the hotel will be closed until completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Works
Biggs
Seattle
Girls Suit of Blue with Copenhagen Velvet Accents
A young girl models a blue outfit featuring a very full circular skirt with small blue velvet folds. The sharply cut coat, long front and short back, bell sleeves and velvet trim match the belt and hat. The navy walking hat is elongated at the back and adorned with two white wings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copenhagen
Panama
Local Divorce Sparks Court Question in Victoria Case
A divorce case in Victoria B C tests whether a local fee case rule applies to property owned by either party. Edna Gullin, wife of Capt C J V Guilin, gains a half interest in a house and lot at Wilton and Mary streets. She seeks possession of the half share, awaiting a ruling likely to affect similar future actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Columbia
Mra
Edna Gullin
C. J. V. Guilin
Thin City
Mra. Gullin
Wilton
Mary Ats
Victoria
B. C
Mail Clerk Killed in Northern Pacific Train Collision
Joseph Thompson, a 39 year old mail clerk, died in a head on collision between South passenger train No 2 and freight No 45 at Woodinville at 2 56 yesterday. Engineer Albert O Wishard was injured and several passengers were badly jammed or bruised. Thompson resided with his wife and four children at 529 10th av N and had worked four years for the line. The passenger train rode about 26 mph while the freight was 10 mph. both engines were wrecked and the baggage car destroyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Thompson
Albert O. Wishard
South
Northern Pacific
Woodinville
Thompson
10Th Av. N
Endeavorers Plan Fine Day Outing on Steamer Yosemite
The Seattle Christian Endeavor union schedules a cruise aboard the Yosemite to Brinnon on August 22. The steamer leaves Pier 6 at 1 45 p m and returns at 10 30 p m with speakers from the Anti-Saloon league and state Christian Endeavor union on promoting good citizenship. A boys’ band from the Parental school on Mercer island will provide music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle Christian Endeavor Union
Yosemite
Brinnon
Head Canal
Pier 6
Boyd ©. Doty
Anti-Saloon League
Masa
Vancouver Island forest fires still raging reports say
Fierce wildfires continue on Vancouver Island as reports to the Canadian Pacific railway indicate immense losses. Officials estimate timber losses near six million dollars as settlers relocate to safer fruit-farming districts while hillsides burn bare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Vancouver Island
Canadian Pacific Railway
Stafford Campaigns Across County for School Superintendent
Prof. Howard H. Stafford a Republican candidate for county school superintendent conducts a vigorous countywide canvass. He has visited many towns and built strong support while serving as principal of the Pacific school and known as a capable educator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard H. Stafford
Stafford
Pacific School
Harriman Critics Stereopticon Show In Park
Fragmentary notes accuse Harriman of staging a public display while others mock a diet claim and a jaw dislocation line. The piece reads like a satirical chronicle of minor misbehavior and fashionable quirks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sulettle
Harriman
The Real Cause Doctor-patient Cartoon Exchange
A cartoon strip shows a doctor diagnosing writer's cramps as a symptom of hunger. The patient explains he lacks food, while the doctor notes the excessive amount of writing as the humorous cause. This exchange satirizes available resources and creativity.
Babe Left on Ravenna Orphanage Doorstep
A three week old boy was found abandoned on the doorstep of The Washington Children's Home at Ravenna park. A woman described as tall and slender left the child after consulting the office, returned with the baby later, then left again with no child. Police seek the couple and any information about the infant's guardians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ravenna Park
Ahewnpaper
Tennessee Miners Object to Negroes Threat of Race War
In Knoxville Tennessee on August 15 a clash looms after Kings Mountain Coal Company orders segregation in mines near Jellicoe. About seventy armed Black workers barricade a commissary as 200 to 400 white men threaten an imminent attack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Knoxville
Tenn
Kings Mountain Coal Company
Jellicoe, Tenn
Water Shut Off Notice North of Lake Union
Water will be shut off on the low service main in the district north of Lake Union and the Government canal on Wednesday and Thursday from 8 am to 6 pm due to shutting off the low service main across the Latona bridge. The low pipes on the low service will not be noticeably affected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Union
Government Canal
Latona Bridge
Hodge Delivers Two Campaign Speeches at Labor Temple
Rob Hodge, Republican hopeful for sheriff, spoke to electrical workers and plasterers at the Labor temple. He drew strong support from organized labor and appealed to law abiding citizens from all walks of life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rob Hodge
Mr. Hodge
Labor Temple
Hodge
Demotis and Warner Fined for Animal Cruelty in Court
Alex Demotis and Leonard Warner were arrested by Humane Officers Wills and Vaupell and fined $15 plus costs in Justice Carroll's court yesterday on cruelty to animals charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex Demotis
Leonard Warner
Humane
Wills and Vaupell
Justice Carroll
Cheap Excursion Tickets From Oregon R R & Navigation
The Oregon Railroad and Navigation Company offers round trip excursion tickets August 21 and 23 at reduced rates. Tickets are valid for ninety days. Full particulars at Union Ticket Office 608 Firaday, K and Bilis, General Agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon R. R. & Navigation Co
Union
Firatay
K. &. Bilis
Eee
Driving Horses in Poor Condition Reported
A fragment notes teams and drivers using horses that were unfit for work, indicating concerns about animal welfare and possible enforcement actions.
Auto Leaps Across Sidewalk Into Iron Fence
At Cherry Street near First and Second Avenues last night around seven, F P Mestaur driving Charles Berryman’s automobile lost control and jumped the curb, tearing loose a fencepost and dropping the front of the car into a David Jones Co real estate office area. No injuries reported. Police investigated. Mestaur promised repairs and was not arrested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherry At
First
Second Aves
Mestaur
Charles Berryman
Bailey Building
David Jones & Co
Massaur
Racing Results From Today’s Meet
Belle Griffon finished at 46 to 1 with St. Francis at 4 to 1 and Kokomo at 2 to 1 in the first race, time 1 13 14. In the second race Achieve led at 1 to 4 with Fair Annie at 4 to 1 and Coriel at 12 to 1, time 1 05 45.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belle Griffon
St. Francis
Kokomo
Achieve
Fair Annie
Coriel
No Board of Equalization Meeting Held Today
No meeting of the board of equalization was held this afternoon due to the funeral of Mrs. P J Smith wife of the former county commissioner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Equalization
P. J. Smith
Y. M. C. A. Boys Return From Orcas Island Camp
Thirty six boys returned to Seattle this morning after two weeks of outdoor life at the Y M C A camp on Orcas Island. This was the last of this season's boys camps conducted by the Y M C A.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orcas Island
Seattle
Somson
Empire Negligee With Blue Spot Net and Lace
An empire negligee of blue spotted net is mounted on blue China silk. Soft China crepe in blue drapes the high bodice and is gathered beneath a large blue braid motif. Sleeves and yoke feature handsome lace.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ieh
Hrough
Earl Peert
Twick
Roney
Mule Bryan
Yucatan
Nanaimo
Alaska
Cordova
Valdez
Lew
Kusteg and
Hartzell
First Ave
ZADA
Halanoons Coe
Tacoma
Portland
Vancouver
Babe
Mother
Little One
Tennessee
Bob Hodge
Are Teameters
Peary
North Pole
Elvin, Lae
Y. M. C. A. Boys
Empire Negligee
Hoods Canal
Gho. D. Bukk
National
Bay State
Boston
Standard Oil Company
Logan & Bryan
Stock Exchange
United States
8. C. Osborn
Bay State National
First Avenue Main
Independent
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