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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1908

Page

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Royue Devep Dak Corning Event

A terse note records an event involving Royue Devep Dak Corning on a Tuesday. Details are sparse in the fragment, but the mention points to a local incident or schedule with limited context readable.

Woman for Whom Murder Was Done

Relatives of the Hains brothers discredit Marie Salmande’s claim she is the mother of one of T Jenkins Hains's children. They deny the alleged murder accomplice tale and assert the children are offspring of Hains's late wife. General Hains and Major John P Hains publicly repudiate the story as false.

Hains John P. Hains Marie Salmande T. Jenkins Haings T. Jenking Baton

Star Family Outing Day Coupon Offer

A notice invites readers to join Star Family Outing Day No. 3 on Wednesday August 26. Steamers from Leschi Park to Fortuna Park will run hourly from 9 am with return trips on demand. A five cent coupon from page 3 grants passage for the lake shore picnic excursion.

Leschi Park Fortuna Park Anderson Steamboat Co Lake Shore

Robbery Wave Hits Nome Gold Creeks

In Nome Alaska robbers have staged a series of clever sluice box heists. Trusted employees watch as thieves steal thousands of dollars in gold from Bessie Happy New Year Thirteen Dry and Lakeview creeks. Authorities lack leads and arrests remain elusive.

United Press Nome Alaska Dry Lakeview

Murder of German man found in Feather River

Police report a man named Russian Pete murdered, robbed, and dumped in Feather River near Marysville California. Witnesses describe血 SAG.

United Press Marysville Cal Feather River

Keep Your Eye on Bob Hodge Sheriff Candidate

Robert T. Hodge of Black Diamond runs a frugal campaign for King County sheriff despite lacking funds for halls or mailers. He visits voters and speaks wherever possible, promising honesty and improvement, and asks for support with a low-cost effort.

Bob” Hodge Robert T. Hodge Black Diamond Halls King County Hodge Bob Hodge

Two Candidates Clash After Taft Rally Brawl

James P. Kelly, Republican candidate for county auditor, was punched in the Coliseum lobby after a Taft rally. Hanson, running for representative from the Forty-fifth district, followed and struck him again, inviting a fight. The dispute began with letters accusing Hanson of being an ex-convict, leading to a confrontation that ended with Kelly escaping into the crowd. Hanson defended his actions, saying he would resent any untrue accusations and would pursue legal avenues if needed.

James P. Kelly Kelly Hanson Tke Canihey Bie Altman's Hall Manson Washington Ole Hansen Club Coliseum Theatre Kel eWell Would Be Mencon Hansen

Judge Morris Seeks Correction Over Bar Endorsement Report

Judge George E. Morris writes The Star to dispute a misquote about his views on the bar primary endorsement. He clarifies that he valued the bar’s public expression of confidence and esteem and says he did not seek reelection solely due to the endorsement. He requests a correction and notes the four judges previously endorsed.

George E. Morris the Star Oltman's Hall Bar Albertson Frater Gillam Sonal George & Morris

Harriman to Extend Road Into Central Oregon

Gov Chamberlain announced Harriman promised to extend the railroad from the Columbia Southern terminus into Central Oregon. The move would aid farmers struggling to move grain to market and improve transport in Medford area.

Medford Ore Goev. Chamberlain Kb, HM. Harriman Oregon

American Killed Near Acapulco Man Shot by Mexican

Consul Maxwell Moorehead in Acapulco reports the death of Grant U Price of Winona Minnesota from a gunshot wound. The shooter Manuel Salada, a Mexican employee of the nearby city, is being pursued by Mexican authorities who are seeking his capture at Mie de La Costa near Acapulco.

United Press Washington Maxwell Moorehead Acapulco Mexico State Department Grant U, Price Winona, Minn Manuel Salada Mie de la Costa

Local Divines Investigate Ore Theft Near Virginia City

Sheriffs of three counties investigate alleged thefts of high grade ore totaling over $15,000 from the main drift of the Selby Consolidated shaft in the Jumbo district near Virginia City.

United Press Reno Selby Consolidated Jumbo District Virginia City

FAVORS UNION OF CHURCHES

Milwaukee crowd vies with interest over letters between Rev F H Fairbanks pastor of St Patrick s church and Lord Halifax of Doncaster England in which the English lord favors a union of the Anglican and Catholic churches Halifax is president of the English church union organized to unite Christendom

United Press Milwaukee Wis F. H Fairbanks St. Patrick's Church Lord Halifax Doncaster England English Church Union

Auto Party Lost in the Desert Near Lucia

Mr and Mrs George Pierce of San Diego California arrived in Ogden Utah after two days and nights lost in the desert near Lucia sixty miles from Ogden They were traveling from San Diego to New York by automobile Mrs Pierce receives medical care at a local hotel while Mr Pierce is barely able to stand but vows to press on with the trip.

United Press Ogden Utah George Pierce San Diego Cal Lucia New York

Railroad Man's Son Missing In San Francisco Case

San Francisco police hunt Roy R. Luce son of G. W. Luce Southern Pacific general freight agent after he vanished last Sunday night and again a year ago from his home. Luce’s disappearance prompts a city and county search.

San Francisco Roy R. Luce G. W. Luce Southern Pacific Railroad

Police Seek Gibson Whereabouts After Loss in Detroit Fire

Chief of Police Ward reports a letter asking for information on Free man Gibson who inherited valuable property in Ypsilanti Michigan. Gibson was in Seattle in 1904 and has not been heard from since. A fire at the Boulevard Cafe 321 Pike Street last night caused about 100 dollars in damage due to an overheated range.

Pine Streets The Star Miller York Hotel York Colonnade Pine St Pine An Anheuser, Second Av Pike Ward Freeman Gibson Ypsilanti, Mich Gibson Seattle Pikes#1

Will Not Speak for Mead at Mead Campaign Meeting

The text warns residents not to expect Mayor John F. Miller to speak at a Mead campaign event in Green Lake Monday night. It states Miller will not attend and disclaims any pledge of support, noting his only involvement is allowing his name to be used.

Miller Seattle Jacob Furth Kidd Green Lake John F. Miller Governor Mead Mead

Strikers Hauled Into Seattle After Auburn Race Tensions

Seventy five Italian strikers who sparked a near race riot at Auburn were transported to Seattle by the Northern Pacific. They had laid new tracks east of Auburn, demanded higher wages, and quit. Deputies escorted strikebreakers and shipped bunkhouses to Seattle. some leaders resisted but all left.

Auburn Seattle Northern Pacific Railroad Company Will Gus Roehl Railroad Company Tacoma

Seattle Pastor May Leave for Oakland Call

Rev. M. A. Matthews of First Presbyterian Seattle could depart to accept a call from the Oakland California church. The Oakland supply committee has considered him and a call may be issued. Dr. Matthews faces debt at Seattle and hopes to raise funds. he may visit Oakland soon and preach there.

First Presbyterian Church That City Dr. Matthews Oakland M. A. Matthews Beattie First Presbyterian Church of Cal Matthews Seattle Oakland Church

Pile Up Profits While The People Stand

The Seattle Electric Company reports June 1908 gross earnings of 358 207 up from 330 510 last year. Surplus after all charges is 61 637, compared with 59 505 last year, a 2 131 rise in monthly profits while public service reportedly suffers.

Seattle Electric Company

Cosgrove Campaign Meeting Planned in King County

Samuel G. Cosgrove, Republican gubernatorial candidate, will speak at Madrona hall corner 21st Ave and E Jefferson St next Tuesday night. The King County Cosgrove club hosts this first of a series with prominent Republicans including Higginbotham Watson Cornell and Howat Waterman. The club, formed ten days ago, aims to campaign actively across the county with Cosgrove appearing at many events over the next two weeks.

Samuel G. Cosgrove Madrona Hall E. Jefferson St King County Cosgrove Club King County John C. Higgi Onry Watson Cornell Howa Waterman Cosgrove Cosgrove Club

Amendment to stock certificate law adopted by uniform state laws group

National commission on uniform state laws adopted an amendment to a proposed act to standardize stock certificate law. The change limits warrantor liability on certificates used as security to the amount of the claim or judgment. Charles E Shepard led the proposal at sessions in the New Washington hotel, with James Barr Ames attending. A 2 pm sightseeing tour followed the morning session.

Charles E. Shepard National Commission On Uniform State Laws New Washington Hotel Shepard James Barr Ames Harvard Law School Cambridge Mass

Disappearance of F. W. Todd Sparks police inquiry

F W Todd, a young man who recently moved here with his wife, has suddenly vanished prompting a police investigation. Neighbors report unfamiliar activity surrounding his last known residence and authorities seek information from the public.

F. W. Todd Cet

Girl Disappears After Going to Circus in South Seattle

Police search for 12 year old Jessie Kesman who left home to attend a circus in South Seattle and never returned. She wore a short red dress and a light flower trimmed hat. mother distraught, at 603 Andover Street.

Jessie Kesman Seattle Andover St

Bride Ends Life on Heringdorf Tower Honeymoon Tragedy

The bride of a week to Prof. Rudolph Spitzer of Sternberg Mecklenberg-Schwerin killed herself by leaping from the Blemarck tower 1200 feet to the cliff base during their honeymoon. She left a note for her husband asking forgiveness and urging him to wed another woman for happiness.

United Press Heringsdorf Prussia Rudolph Spitzer Sternberg Mecklenberg-Schwerin Blemarck Tower

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Tue To Royue Devep Dak Corning Ang M.A. Matthews Upper First Ay Pike St Wil Peter C. Hains, JR William E. Annie Annis Haine Ole Hanson Star of the Republican Oltman’s Hall Morris City OF Oakland E. EB. Baker Ing Cosgrove Meeting Department Todd Charles Vinton Georgetown
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