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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1908
Page
1
A chaotic account reports miners dying in a blast and fire, with an outlaw promising to burn Seattle as tension rises. A dead man may be foul play, and a plume theft linked to a crime adds to a wave of fear and lawless threats.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions a person and room, with unclear actions and a possible date. The readable bits reference trust and a figure labeled nine CK Ai, but the overall meaning is incomplete and lacks confirmable details.
James R. Garfield reports a west tour through California Oregon Idaho Montana Colorado Nebraska and Kansas shows prosperity and loyalty to Taft. He notes Bryan gains no converts and cites a 47 to 17 Taft lead on a train map before leaving Hot Springs for Washington.
John E. Stott, killed yesterday by a fall from a window at University Heights school, will be buried or honored at 10 30 a m Thursday in University Congregational Church. Services to be conducted under the auspices of the Masonic order of which Stott was a member.
The Star promotes a five cent boat ride from Leschi Park on August 26 via Anderson Steamboat Co. ships Fortuna Fortuna Fortuna Portuna Urania to Lake Washington destinations Fortuna Park offers bathing boating dancing and shade with ice cream coffee and a packed Wneh basket available. Each copy of The Star will include a five cent round trip ticket.
The thirteenth annual archery tournament in Chicago continued with Jonelbert Williams Jr of Washington, D C and Will H Thompson of Seattle winning the main events. The event began yesterday and will conclude tomorrow night.
Wigan England Aug 19 a mine explosion followed by a fire trapped and killed 80 to 100 workers after 20 bodies were recovered. Rescue efforts continued overnight as seven miners re entered the shaft to fight the blaze and were overcome by gases. The city of 90000 faced a complete standstill as families awaited word and authorities sought to bury the dead with dignity.
New York August 19 Officers across the army defended Captain Peter C Hains against counter charges raised by his wife in a divorce action. Mrs Hains accuses him of moral degeneracy and other wrongs while FS, including a claim of conduct during a honeymoon at Fortress Monroe. The case seeks an open hearing and dismissal of the alleged charges.
An explosion on the drill boat Destroyer in the Detroit river near Amherstburg Ontario fatally injures six workers and critically wounds six others. The vessel owned by Sullivan Dredging of Buffalo was used for blasting in the river. Several victims are not expected to survive the day.
The Cedar river watershed protection ordinance drafted by the state board of health and approved by the council faces tampering. A lead pencil erased the word fish in the prohibition on fishing camping or hunting along the river above Hue, undermining the law. Mayor Miller vows a veto without a speedy explanation and probes who altered the text.
At the Minnesota Democratic state convention in Minneapolis on August 19 delegates cheered for six minutes when Governor Johnson’s name was mentioned. A phonograph speech by Bryan drew loud approval. They adjourned after formalities pending a dominating committee, while Johnson’s reported refusal drew strong opposition with chants of no.
Two men held on charges of dynamiting the homes of Supervisor James L. Galey in Oakland will be turned over to Alameda County authorities. The crimes occurred across the bay in San Francisco and fall under Oakland court jurisdiction.
John Gluck a wealthy brewer and his wife were killed instantly when their touring car collided with a fast moving Minneapolis St Louis train at Cottage Wood Lake Minnetonka. Their two children were seriously hurt and Mrs Gluck's mother likely fatally injured in the wreck. The train smashed the auto into an unrecognizable heap.
In Springfield Illinois the riot subsided and authorities control the city. First and Fourth regiments departed with Second and Seventh likely to follow. Fifth infantry remains on duty. No new outbreaks since yesterday morning as troops guard Negro quarters and await withdrawal following grand jury summons.
The American battleship fleet, in wireless contact with Sydney, will arrive tomorrow. Mayor and the governor general sent welcome messages to Admiral Sperry as over 50 000 visitors join Sydney’s half million residents in greeting the sailors.
Rev. James G. Phelps financial secretary of Syracuse University was found dead in his room today. Authorities consider death by his own action.
Patrick Dooley a New York laborer was found dead in two feet of water near the Oriental wharf at Virginia Street at 5 am. A blunt head wound suggests foul play or accident possibly struck by a train. A bystander Williams reported hearing scuffles and a cry for mercy near the dock last night.
London Ontario August 19 Three men died in a blaze at Westman Hardware. Chief Clark and Fireman Wynne with Sergeant Cockbers entered the first floor to pull the hose toward the basement as the second story collapsed. Debris hindered rescue efforts and no bodies were found yet.
The Lusitania, steamship of the Cunard Line, has surpassed 25 knots, averaging 25.39 knots up to noon yesterday from Liverpool and may become the first four day boat. The previous record stood at 25.01 knots last July. Separately, rescuers continue their search for Howard Richardson believed drowned in Lake Washington last Sunday with no body found after extensive dragging.
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