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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1908

Page

7

Clare Opposes County Saloon Licenses In Latest Meeting

The article reports local candidates including M. J. Carrigan and W. Albin addressing licensing in county areas. They oppose granting outside incorporated towns, citing moral and financial harms, urging local option and responsible oversight. A Rainier Valley meeting is announced for Friday with council members expected.

M. J Caria Carrigan County Commission Wing Wen Albin

Post Office Stamp to Advertise Fair

Fifty million mail pieces will bear a cancellation reading A Y P Exposition Seattle 1909 and be mailed before the fair opens. The idea was approved by the post office department with a letter from C G Granfield, first assistant postmaster general, granting the request. Governor Cutter of Utah named commissioner to the exposition will likely direct Utah's exhibit.

Seattle Post Office C. G. Granfield Cutter Utah

Tragic Murder Suicide Involving Infant

United Press reports a woman identified as Mrs. Fred J. Goldberg of a city killed her newborn by stabbing, disposed of the infant, and then hanged herself from a tree in a woods area yesterday afternoon. Her body was found swinging by the morning.

United Press Fred J. Goldberg Se City

Masher Receives Deserved Beating at Luna Park

A Snohomish county deputy sheriff badge wearing man insulted a young girl at Luna Park in Seattle. He was beaten by four youths, including Wilson Newell and George Batten, after striking Batten. Park officers halted the initial clash, later renewed hostilities left the deputy with facial bruises. no arrests were made.

Seattle Snohomish County Luna Park Wilson Newell George Batten J. H. Wood Neal Eid Wood Snohomish Batten Masher

Pacific Fleet to sail Monday for Samoa

The Pacific cruiser squadron under Rear Admiral Swinburne prepares to depart San Francisco for a three month voyage to Samoa. The fleet will visit Honolulu September 2, reach Pago Pago by September 20, depart September 27, and return via Honolulu and San Diego to Magdalena Bay for target practice, with expected San Francisco arrival December 4.

United Press San Francisco Pacific Feet Samoa Swinburne Honolulu South Dakota Maryland West Virginia Manor Warrow Colorado Straits of San Juan de Poca Pacific Squadron California Pennsylvania Washington Pago Pago San Diego Magdalena Bay

Glacier Faces Devouring Forest Fire Threat

Fire engulfed Glacier at the end of the Bellingham Bay and Glacier Columbia railroad as residents fought to save homes, the Mountain Home hotel, depot, and railroad property. Winds showed no blast, preventing spread.

Bellingham Glacier Bellingham Bay & Grilled Columbia Big Mountain Home

Nominated for Congress for the Third Time in New Mexico

William H. Andrews of Albuquerque is again the Republican nominee for delegate to Congress, chosen by the territorial convention. Advices to the Merchants' Exchange note the Shinano Maru passing Cape Flattery and due in Seattle tomorrow morning. Fine line of pocket cutlery at Halls in 1111 First Ave.

United Press Santa FE N. M William H. Andrews Albuquerque Congress Merchants’ Exchange Cape Flattery Seattle First Ave Eee

Insurance Paid on Saratoga Loss at Alaska Wreck

Insurance on the loss of the steamer Saratoga wrecked near Valdes Alaska in 1908 was paid to the steamship company. The payment amount was $150,000.

Saratoga Valdes Alaska Steamship Company

Condemnation Proceedings Planned for East Queen Anne Drive

Corporation Counsel Calhoun prepared to file condemnation suits in the superior court within a week to widen and extend the East Queen Anne drive. The project, costing about 35000 dollars, aims to link the city boulevard system.

Superior Court

Snyder Appointed Special Judge in Seattice Auto Suit

Judge A. W. Frater appointed Edward C. Snyder as special judge to try the case of Seattice Automobile Company against William Martin. Frater, the sole superior judge this week, had no time to hear the matter.

A. W. Frater Edward C. Snyder Seattice Automobile Company William Martin Frater

Wheat Market Outlook Improves on Liverpool Tone

The Chicago wheat market edged higher after a modest start as Liverpool prices firmed and cash conditions improved. Bradstreet shows a 891000 bushel year to date gain in visible supply, with corn down 220000 and oats up 1467000. an open meeting at Rainier hall invites all candidates.

United Press Chicago Liverpol Liverpool Paris Brad Street Rockies Canada Europe Rainier Hall Rainier Ay Norman Ast

Made in Seattle Day Endorsed by Women

BL Wandell secretary of the Chamber of Commerce received a letter from Mrs. W P Harper president of the Seattle Federation of Woman's Clubs endorsing the chamber's annual Made in Seattle Day. The event Saturday will feature windows displaying local products with plans for residents to buy only home goods.

BL Wandell Chamber of Commerce W. P. Harper Seattle Federation of Woman's Clubs Mra.arper Federated Clubs Seattle

International Fish Commission gathers data on coastal fisheries

The International Fisheries Commission, formed to draft a uniform code for fisheries between Canada and the United States, is in Vancouver. Members include Prof. David Starr Jordan and S. T. Bastedo with Dr. W. B. Everman heading the Washington bureau. They will spend a week on the coast collecting information on the Straits of San Juan de Fuca and the Gulf of Georgia and report by January 1.

United Press Vancouver 8. C International Fisheries Commission Canada United States David Starr Jordan Leland Stanford University T. Bastedo Ottawa Great Britain H. R Stols San Francisco W. B. Everman Bureau of Fisheries Washington, D. C Straits of San Juan de Fuca Gulf of Georgia

Parker to Speak at Coliseum

Judge Alton B. Parker of New York, last campaign presidential candidate, will address a mass meeting of King county Democrats at the Coliseum tomorrow night. He attends the American Bar association meeting in Seattle and will discuss political issues of the day. Delancey Nickell may also speak. former Judge J. T. Renard will introduce Parker.

Alton B. Parker New York King County Coliseum Parker Seattle American Bar Association Delancey Nickell J. T. Renard

East Side Dairies All Improved After Inspection

A inspection trip to the dairies along the Duwamish and White River valleys found marked improvements on both sides. Health officials report installation of milk coolers and strict adherence to regulations for handling milk and caring for cows and stables.

Duwamish White River Crichton Henderson Braymer Stevens Health Department

Voters urged to register at city hall for September primary

City officials announce registration is open from 9 AM to 6 PM in the corner chamber of city hall. Voters who were not registered for the spring election or have moved since January must re register to qualify for the September primary and are urged to register early to avoid rush. Indians think they spring from this monstrosity.

City Hall

Unusual Indian Totem Among Alaskan Tribe

A Alaska tribe fervently believes they descend from a reptile totem shown beside. The totem serves as the first parent and guardian spirit guiding all life relations. Alaska Indians’ totems are among the most elaborate among primitive peoples.

Ife

Racing results from today's card with odds and times

First race winner details show Taxer at 6 to 1 and Brandy at 6 to 5 with Yank at 10 to 1 finishing as Time 1 18 16. Second race at Listowel features Golden Oriole at even money and Micaela at 6 to 5 with a time of 5 36.

Yank Taxer Brandy Listowel Even Micaela

Alaskan Miner John McCullough Missing After Hospital Escape

Officers search nationwide for John McCullough a 14 year old former Alaskan miner who vanished from a county hospital on Thursday. Relatives suspect death by suicide while attendants doubt the death claim and opt to continue the hunt.

Los Angeles Cal John Meuljlough Seattle McCullough

Santa Rosa minister switches from matchmaker to divorce advocate

In Santa Rosa California on August 19 Rev A K Worth, once a noted marriage arranger, now files his first case to end a marriage he helped forge thirty years ago. The minister, who once tied the knot for many couples, is handling divorce matters for those seeking to untie the marital knot he previously helped tie.

United Press Santa Roba Cal Pine A. Kworth

Seattle Loses Bid for 1909 Foresters Convention

Judge John G O Grady said bringing the 1909 Foresters of America convention to Seattle would cost $100 000 and the city’s distance from eastern delegates rules it out. He planned to proceed to Sachomieb and Spokane, noting Washington DC will host instead. Hundreds attended Elke hall as Judge O Grady arrived, with 45 candidates initiated and Seattle degree teams performing well.

Seattle John G O'Grady the Foresters of America O'Grady Sachomieb Spokane Washington, D.C Elke’ Hall

Cascade Timber seeks big reduction in assessment

Cascade Timber asks the board of equalization for a 16000 dollar cut, arguing logging reduced land value since cruised. Weyerhaeuser Timber Co. seeks 40 percent off two thirds of its holdings, while Seattle-Tacoma Power Co. urges lowering its franchise valuation from 510000.

Cascade Timber Company Board of Equalization Timber Company Assessors Office For Correction George S. Long Weyerhaeuser Timber Co Ite N. W. Brockett Seattle Tacoma Power Company

Soldier Henry Carr Charged With Larceny At Saloon

United States soldier Henry Carr was arrested by Officers Peterson and McClurg on larceny charges after allegedly taking a watch and a small sum of money from John Hall a laborer while Hall slept in a saloon.

Henry Carr Peterson and McClurg John Hall

Seattle and Portland Clearings Reported In Today's Totals

Financial notices show clearings for Seattle, Tacoma, and Portland with today totals and intercity figures. Reported amounts include 697,959.00 and 157,160.66 for Tacoma, 597,059.00 and 32,911.00 for Portland, and combined totals of 932,032.00 and 136,292.00.

Mohrmann Divorce Granted in West Seattle

Augusta Mohrmann received a divorce from Dr. R B Mohrmann of West Seattle this afternoon. She was awarded custody of the children and the father must pay $60 a month for their maintenance at school.

Augusta Mohrmann R. BE. Mohrmann West Seattle

Death From Blow At Gym Saloon

Joseph Ringeswelk fell in a drunken stupor at the Gym saloon 510 Sixth Ave. S died minutes later after striking his head on a set of scales. He was about 50 years old.

Sixth Avy. S Joseph Ringeswelk

Fire Razes House on 34th Avenue Destroying Residence

A one story house at 3211 34th Ave destroyed by fire yesterday afternoon. Occupant RE B Crandall was displaced as flames spread to the adjacent cottage of G Coomba, which was saved. Nearest fire station 49 blocks away. building deemed doomed upon department arrival.

RE. B. Crandall G. Coomba

Woman Raving Maniac

Renewed efforts were made to gain pardon for Albert Cole so he can care for his sister, the leper widow of Gen. D. K. Wardell. Since her husband's death Mrs. Wardell has grown more violent and today was chained to her bed as authorities fear her death may come soon.

United Press Rise Arts Albert Cole

Classification plan for Folsom prisoners proposed

Sacramento Aug 19 Warden Reilly of Folsom penitentiary is developing a prisoner classification system to divide inmates into groups by conduct and status, aiming to improve discipline and work assignment efficiency.

United Press Sacramento Cal Reilly Folcom Penitentiary

Warden Seeks Reform Tactics for Prison Inmates

Warden Reilly divides inmates into three groups first termers medium bad characters and incorrigibles. He aims to raise reformations chiefly among first offenders who are contaminated by contact with life sentence men and incorrigibles under the current system.

Reilly

Teamsters and Bakers Strike Paralyzes Stockton

Stockton Calif August 19 two strikes unfold as all union teamsters refuse to work after the Draymen's Express association blocks a union-only hiring agreement Nonunion bakers continue in Stockton bakeries while union bakers quit over wage demands for night work at 50 cents an hour This dispatch notes workers actions and employer responses in the two labor disputes

United Press Stockton Cal Teamsters Bakers Draymen's Express Association

Engstrom and Campbell Meet at Johnson's Billiard Hall

At Johnson's billiard hall this week Engstrom faces Campbell in a bookmakers' tournament. Last night Snow scored 35 points while his opponent Zackarias posted 29 points.

Johnson's Billiard Hall Engstrom Campbell Snow Zackarias

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