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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1908

Page

7

Labor section urges voters to back democracy and union rights

A labor lettersheet denounces the Republican platform as an abuse of injunctions and urges workers to consider the Democratic line that pledges to carry labor demands into effect if in power. It contrasts party stances and calls workers to vote their conscience. It warns against oppression and urges electing friends, defeating enemies.

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Bryan Talks of the Trusts in Vigorous Anti-Trust Push

The speaker denounces private monopolies as indefensible and calls for strict enforcement of the Sherman Act. He cites party contrasts on enforcement, urges three remedies including a directors ban, a federal licensing system, and nationwide equal sale terms. He links trust interests with the Republican Party.

United States

Orpheum Circuit Opens With Gala Seattle Debut

The Orpheum theatre in Seattle marked a new era as John W. Considine brought the Orpheum vaudeville to town. Gov. Albert B. Mead opened the night with remarks as acts by Zeno, Jordan & Zeno and a host of performers drew praise from a near-capacity audience. The program featured aerial stunts, comic sketches, musical numbers, and moving pictures, all praised as a strong opening for Seattle’s theater scene.

Thin City Orpheum John W. Considine Seattle Orpheum Theatre Coliseum Considine Moore Thomas P. Revelle Albert B. Mead Beattie Zeno Jordan & Zeno Wizards of the Air Sadie Sherman Meation Wilbur Mack Nella Walker Janet Melville Evie Stetson Clifford & Burke Williams & Walker Macintyre & Heath Prof G. Grate Johan W. Considine

Johnston Co Piano Clearance At Exchange And Bargain Room

Johnston Co announces a one day piano clearance at the Exchange and Bargain Room. Remaining beauties go fast with prices from 78 to 214, six dollar down offers, flexible terms, and a money back guarantee. Early tomorrow morning is urged at Third and University.

Johnston CO Exchange Wes Johnston Cove Bailey Davis & Son Weber Steadman Plano Hullding Third University

Toby Claude Rumor Sparks Floral Suit in Chicago

A Chicago court has filed suit against Toby Claude claiming she accepted 45 dollars worth of roses from a man who says she enjoyed lavish bouquets during tours as an actress and vaudeville comedian. The case centers on alleged improper receipt of gifts.

Toby Claude Comedienne Captain Careless Chicago Fiortat

Stock Firm A. O. Brown & Co Suspends Operations

New York August 25 A. O. Brown & Co a prominent stock exchange firm suspends operations amid market flurry. John W Rhodes cashier named as signer. K G Buchanan says the failure is not grave and the company will pay 100 cents on the dollar. List shows violent shifts with Chicago Milwaukee St Paul down from 142 1/2 to 141.

New York Stock Exchange A. Brown & Co Chicago Milwaukee & St. Paul

Steamship arrivals and sailings in Puget Sound area

The Pennsylvania arrives with 120 passengers from Idona carrying general freight. The Jefferson departs for Skagway. The A. M. Baxter sails from Ballard with lumber to Benicia. The Antilochus leaves Greenock for Puget Sound points. The Beesley heads to Quartermaster's Harbor for repairs.

Pennsylvania Idona Merchants‘Exchange Antilochus Greenock Puget Sound Beesley Quartermaster’s Harbor

Death of Captain McKelvey To Be Probed by Coroner

Coroner Carrot orders an inquest at 9 39 tomorrow morning into the death of Captain James E. McKelvey who died at relatives home in Seattle. A mistake by a drug clerk using a wood alcohol label on grain alcohol allegedly caused the fatal poisoning. McKelvey, a St. Cloud leader who moved to Seattle a year ago, served as chief of police and two term sheriff, and fought in the Philippines as captain of the St. Cloud company in the Thirteenth Minnesota. He is survived by his mother sister and brother WH bur McKelvey a St. Cloud dentist.

Unthan Mile Louise Anthan John J. Clark Clara Walters Ashton Newman Marract Vertigrand Stein P America Paycot Kim Bright Carrot James E. McKelvey Eighth Nv Pacific Nv McKelvey St. Cloud Minn Seattle Stearns County Thirteenth Minnesota Regiment Sixth District Court Whbur McKelvey

Building Collapse Traps 35 Men in Chelsea Fire Ruins

A Chelsea building under reconstruction collapsed trapping 35 workers. Ten killed and seven injured have been removed. many bodies unrecognizable. Police and rescue crews block crowds as search efforts continue amid the Chelsea fire ruins.

Boston Chelsea Square Chelsea Nizable

Cosgrove Campaign Meetings Open Tonight

The Cosgrove club in King County begins a series of meetings to back 5S. G. Cosgrove for the Republican governor nomination. Tonight's event is at Madrona hall with Cosgrove speaking, followed by Hig ine and Cornell tomorrow at Paysee's hall Latona and a second Phelan's hall Columbia gathering with Higgins and Cornell before Cosgrove arrives.

King County Cosgrove Club G. Cosgrove Cosgrove Madrona Hall 21St East Jefferson John C. Higine Henry Watson Cornell Paysee's Hall Latona J. M. Frink M. F. Gose East Side Phelan

Texas Seeks Unwritten Law for Protections

Eastland Texas August 25 The grand jury urged making the unwritten law a state statute to better protect young women after a spate of crimes against girls and women. The report calls on mothers to shield daughters and asks the legislature to codify the principle.

United Press Eastland Tex Grand Jury

Police powerless to prevent crime in rooming houses

Room workers reported burglars last night stealing a Waltham watch and $17 from Paule Stone of the Anderson house at Fourth and Jefferson. Sunday night a thief took $3.20 and a gold Elgin watch from Brown at Indiana house at Weller and Maynard, leaving a $5 purse. The door lock staple was pulled from Ollie Carter’s room, where a new suit, shoes, and a razor were taken.

Paule Stone Anderson House Fourth and Jefferson Brown Indiana House Weller and Maynard Ollie Carter

Tennis Tourney Begins at Seattle Club Grounds

The Washington State tennis tournament opened at 9 30 this morning at the Seattle Tennis Club on Madison Street and Summit Avenue with rounds resuming at 2 this afternoon. Morning results include Seattle players: Murray over Littlefield 6 0 6 0 Myers over Noon 6 2 6 3 Rorabaugh over Burnside 7 5 4 6 3 Niles over Thompson 6 1 6 3 Lewis over Elmore 6 1 6 2 Fitz over Robertson 6 2 6 4 Russell over Fiset 6 1 6 2 Miss Pitts over Miss Smith 6 1 6 2 Gardner over Mard.

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Souvenir Program Issued for 31st American Bar Meeting

A handsome souvenir program for the thirty-first annual meeting of the American Bar Association has been issued by the Chamber of Commerce. The program contains details of events, schedules, and participating members for the gathering.

American Bar Association Chamber of Commerce

Steamships Humboldt and Watson Arrive in Seattle

Good views of Seattle and vicinity accompany the Humboldt arriving at noon from Skagway while the Watson comes in from San Francisco.

Seattle Vicinity Humboldt Skagway Watson San Francisco

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