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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1908

Page

5

Endorsement and accusations surround Sheriff race in King County

The Union Record editorial endorses Beattie while accusing R T Hodge of improper campaign use of county time and funds. It cites a prior firing from Black Diamond as deputy and claims Hodge leveraged time for his sheriff bid, portraying him as using political ends over taxpayers.

Hodge Sher Beattie Union Record Leat Lanue Record King County Bob Black Diamond Anne Yat

Children’s Eyes for the coming Study

Merge of fragmentary notice shows a call to bring children to a correctional program by Schuchard on Second Ave for study and eye care.

Brubaker Arrested for Fatal Quarrel Dispute

Lloyd D Brubaker a street car conductor was arrested in San Francisco on charges of killing W Fitzpatrick a city contractor. Fitzpatrick died at Central Emergency Hospital from a skull fracture after a quarrel over Brubaker’s appearance as a cowboy during a Rough Riders celebration.

Yalta Press San Ncisco Lloyd D. Brubaker City Ragon W. Fitzpatrick Central Emergency Hospital Rubaker The Rough Riders Fitzpatrick

Boy Drowns in Lake Washington

Lester Riley age ten son of William P. Riley of Riley Bros confectionery store near Leechpark drowned in Lake Washington. Body recovered last night under the wharf at the end of Yesterway car line after a morning disappearance. no witness to the drowning.

Lester Riley William P. Riley Riley Broa Leechpark Lake Washington Yesterway

American Girl to Wed an English Lord

Phila August 14. The Drexel family confirms that Misa Margaret Drexel daughter of Col and Mrs A J Drexel of Philadelphia has chosen Lord Herbert Vane-Tempest over foreign suitors and will announce engagement in September. Tempest is a close Drexel confidant and lives near the family in London.

Yate Press Phila Phila Misa Margaret Drexel Col Mia A. J. Drexel Belle London Herbert Vane-Tempest Hagtteh Tord Lord Tempest Drexels Col. Drexela

Suspension of Meadows Williams & Co Shocks Buffalo Business

A sign on the door of Meadows Williams & Co announces the brokerage firm’s suspension. Once among the city’s largest brokers, the move surprised the business community in Buffalo, New York.

Buffalo N. YY Meadows, Williams &Co

Paint and Wall Covering Ads From Federal Co

The Federal Paint and Wall Paper Co offers durable paints at competitive prices. Visit 1314 First Ave Arcade Annex for selection and deals on quality wall coverings.

Federal Paint and Wall Paper Co First Av

Knights of Royal Arch Defended by Recorder

J B James recorder of the Seattle lodge defends the Knights of the Royal Arch against claims of secret saloonkeeper links. He says the group aims to improve lawfulness and moral standards, expelling disreputable operators and supporting good government and social purity.

Royal Arch Knights of the Royal Arch J. B. James Seuttle Lodge The Star James

Carroll Seeks Renomination as Seattle Justice of the Peace

Johan F. Carroll, justice of the peace for Seattle precinct, campaigns for renomination on the Republican ticket. In 19 months he disposed of 4 436 civil and 668 criminal cases, paid over 4 000 in fines and fees, and had only five reversals on 70 appeals. His predecessor Judge P V Davis served two years with 2 268 civil and 423 criminal cases and 4 270 90 in fees, showing Carroll’s stronger activity and favorable reputation. Carroll, born in New Orleans in 1878, moved to Washington at age four, studied at the University of California, was admitted to practice in 1900, and was elected in 1906. He is married with three children, residing at 7366 East Green Lake Boulevard.

Johan FE. Carroll Seattle Justice Carroll P. V. Davis Judge Carroll Carroll Justice Carrolls New Orleans University of California Washington Igs East Green Lake Boulevard

Lost in Clouds Balloon Rise Ends in Ballon Drift

Misa Ostamer of Springfield Ohio completes a balloon ascent at a Dayton picnic but loses nerve for the parachute drop and drifts for three hours miles east of Dayton before landing exhausted in a field.

Dayton Misa Ostamer Springfield

Wealth comes in Alaska steamers

Gold treasure totaling 660 000 and furs valued above half a million were brought to Seattle from Nome on the steamship Northwestern and the freighter Hyades. The Hyades completed the voyage in eight days carrying 600 000 in treasure. Larger ships of gold dust from the interior are expected on later steamers.

Seattle Nome Northwestern Hyades

Great Clearance Sale at Tifty Fine Pianos

The Plano Exchange and Bargain Room opens at 9 AM offering hundreds of pianos at drastically reduced prices. Highlights include a Macher upright $194, a Florher $187, a Corin thian grand $328, and a Lester piano $342 with money back guarantee and one year of use.

Tifty Fine Pianos Grand Bush & Gerta Lester Plano Philadelphia Schaeffer Steadman D. S. Johnston Co Pioneer Piano House Third and University Johnston Co. Bidg Seattle

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