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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1908
Page
8
A Seattle cigar maker urges Chamber of Commerce support for Made in Seattle day to boost local cigar consumption. He notes only about 50 Seattle cigarmakers exist while local demand could employ 1,214 workers if more cigars were bought locally. Merchants plan a Saturday display of home-made goods to attract shoppers.
Chief of Police Irving Ward will depart Saturday for a two week vacation visiting Vancouver Washington, Portland, and other cities. In his absence Captain Sullivan will lead the police department.
Hor ton Burleigh, descendant of San Diego founder Father Horton, killed himself by shooting through the heart. The notice also mentions H Easterday of the state board of land commissioners and warns that mortgages warrants municipal and school district bonds are not subject to taxation, urging local investors to buy such bonds.
C A Spinney the contractor moving the house blocked 12th Ave near Jackson St Tuesday night saying he fulfilled the contract and gave notice to Seattle Electric Co The house shifted from tracks Wednesday night by order of Street Superintendent Majoney and remains blocking one side Spinney says he is safeguarding public lights and notes six years of similar work with notice to the electric company and a registered receipt. The dispute now rests with city and electric company.
Puget Sound Bridge and Dredging Co demands 271926.95 from the city after a bid on the Cedar River pressure pipe project was rejected. They filed the claim after a 1907 bid and partial payment issues, while the contract later went to Grant Smith & Co.
Charles Atkinson, a chauffeur, died when his car collided with a wagon at Hillcrest Ocean View south of the city. The Rev Otto George and his wife Mrs Lucy George were fatally injured and their daughter Mias Mabel George was hurt in the same accident.
Aug 20. The Viennese 400 trembles as Emperor Franz Josef orders a criminal court investigation into alleged aristocratic immorality. Count Marcel Veith is accused of driving his daughter to death by forcing her life of shame, sparking a broader inquiry into the nobility and flight from Austria.
Georgetown residents show strong interest in the new Union Christian church as 30 people are invited to join the congregation. A baptismal service is planned for Sunday, August 30.
Floyd Ketchum a 10 year old boy died in a bizarre drowning after being sucked into a 600 foot siphon mouth at a beet sugar refinery site near Hamilton City. He was with friends swimming in a ditch supplying the refinery when the powerful suction drew him into the steel tube and carried him through its length.
A boy fell into the mill stream and was pulled from the water. He was taken to a nearby room where he died two hours later despite efforts to resuscitate. Workmen looked on in astonishment as emergency crews responded.
Leo J. Cameron, arrested on July 36 by Patrolman Bianchi for drunken and disorderly conduct, was tried in police court yesterday and acquitted by Judge Evans. Bianchi testified he shot to protect his life, but the court ruled evidence insufficient to prove disorderly conduct.
Excitement runs high in Grass Valley as Pine Point mine workers demand removal of Greek laborers digging a ditch. Superintendent Tarr pleads for Sheriff Walker protection amid fears of violence by union miners.
El Pavo runs at 5 to 1 with Angieface 4 1 2 to 1 and Dredkin 6 to 1. Time 1 00 44. Prolific starts second race at 5 to 1 with Combury 3 to 1 and Blue Hottie 100 to 1. Time 1 33 3 5.
Empress Dowager Ghen of Korea will visit Japan in early October with her grandson Zeher the crown prince. The official note says the visit may be temporary or permanent. A separate report cites J L Hart and Alta Hart arrested for dynamite fishing at Maple Valley by Game Warden Reif, jailed with bonds set at 600 dollars.
A neatly gowned woman chats with a friend about midsummer suiting inspired by early season styles. The conversation highlights a long front cutaway coat, new fabrics, embroidery, braiding and button detailing as the latest fashion, leading to an order for a similar suit.
The Cedar river watershed ordinance banning fishing camping or hunting had the word fishing crossed out by Councilman Murphy on Monday night. Mayor Miller will sign after it was found the DIN passed with fishing eliminated.
A meeting is scheduled tonight at T J Thornton’s residence at the corner of Kirkwood and Green Lake Boulevard to select judges and inspectors for the primary election. The gathering aims to organize polling station personnel.
G. H. Appleton assistant city treasurer sold 45 lots today under the Dearborn at condemnation act for 263.40 dollars. There are still 400 lots to be sold for non payment of taxer.
Two more children in the Garrison family are confirmed with diphtheria following the death of two year old Joseph Garrison at 112 Bellet. The coroner alerted health officials after delayed parental recognition left the disease untreated. Dr Hall inspected the case and found the parents recovering from suspected diphtheria.
Early morning arrivals include the Japanese steamer Shinane Maru with 86 passengers and 2286 tons of freight at Great Northern docks. Cottage City from Alaska reports 60 passengers and 15006 cases of canned salmon and will be laid up indefinitely. And City of Seattle expected from Alaska points with other vessels sailing and overdue ships Hera and Palmyra listed for insurance at 16 percent.
A high level source reports the day set for Archbishop Farley York to receive the cardinalate is moved to October. The move signals a major church rank elevation pending Vatican approval and formal ceremony details.
A premature dynamite blast at a construction site in Banta KOA New Mexico kills one man and fatally injures two others. The blast sent a worker 40 feet through a wall. several others were bruised. Authorities investigate freak accident during supervised blasting work.
John H. Langton arrives in Washington for six weeks in the east bringing 4 percent of furniture for a new hotel. He asserts the northwest project will be the finest gently appointed hotel near completion with a notable October 1 opening target.
A bench warrant was issued for RK of the Northern for contempt of court after allegedly ignoring a court order. Authorities indicate the arrest is tied to the ongoing contempt proceeding.
United States and international representatives discuss returning to see how foreign roamers are investigated abroad. Vreeland reports on financial concerns and reform efforts across nations.
Detective Frank Clark of the city police was taken to Minor Hospital suffering from injuries after an assault. He may recover with treatment and rest.
The first comfort station, a rest site for shoppers, has been established in the public market area. It offers a quiet checkpoint for relief and shelter not previously available to passersby.
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