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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1908
Page
1
Market Inspector Cheadle Accused of Favoritism and Graft
Testimony before the market committee alleges Cheadle the market inspector took payments from Japanese produce dealers and others for preferred stalls and locations. Farmers and merchants describe payments ranging from small sums to bribes, unfair draws, and favoritism affecting stall assignments and pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avite
Cheadle
R. R. George Noon
Farmer
Reach
Cheadle Ree
Mit
Garrity
J. 8
Poster
Ae Seerai
J. Pisher
John Kalem
D. McKay
San Juan
Tolstoi Dying in Russia After Severe Illness
A message from Yasnaya says Count Leo Tolstoi is critically ill at his home with complications from rheumatism after a cold river plunge and exertion. He has been very low today and may die.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Petersburg
Yasnaya
Leo Tolstoi
Tolstoi
Knights Templar Conclave Opens With Lodge Parade
In Pueblo Colorado on August 26 a brilliant welcome greeted the Knights Templar for their annual state conclave. Festivities begin with a two day celebration highlighted by a parade of all lodges this morning marking the formal opening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pueblo
Colo
Colorado
Knights Templar
Bob Hodge Audiences With Campaign Speakers at Labor Temple
At a Labor Temple gathering last night in Plack Diamond, Bob Hodge and Albert Mead shared the meeting stage with Wilson R. Gay as political candidates for sheriff and superior judge. Mead and Gay drew contrast with the seasoned Hodge, who presented as a direct, sincere advocate with plain speech and strong character forged by hard knocks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Hodge
Plack Diamond
Republtion
Albert HE. Mead
Wilson R. Gay
Labor Temple
Hob” Hodge
Bate
Gov. Mead
Thore Mead
Bob
Medical explanation of deadly cigarette effects
W A GC Latson, M D explains how cigarette smoke coats lung surfaces, blocks oxygen and traps poisons. He argues retained poisons starve brain and nerves, weaken will power, and may lead to eccentricity, hallucination, crime, or insanity.
Church Trustees Form 70 Committee To Clear Debt
Rev Dr M A Matthews says debt concerns will not influence any potential call from Oakland. A 70 member committee is revived to canvass church members and raise funds to clear the remaining 39 000 debt, deemed small though delayed by panic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. A. Matthews
First Presbyterian Church
First Presbyterian Church of
Oakland
Matthews
Possi
Embezzlement Suspect Shipped East on Warrant
Franks A North alias Paul B Blake faces felony embezzlement charges filed in Kansas City. Detec tive O Connell escorts him from San Francisco as a confidential clerk for Varney Green adver tisers. He allegedly embezzled $1000 from Witte Iron Works in February while employed as a bookkeeper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
San Francisco
Frank A. North
Paul B. Blake
O'Connell
Kansas City
Varney & Green
North
Witte Iron Works
Wireless station to be built at Valdez Alaska
An expedition of seven electricians and three enlisted men under Master Electrician George K. Hanscum left Mare Island naval yard for Valdez Alaska to construct the last wireless station in a Pacific coast chain. The project is expected to take 60 days and cost 70000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Vallejo
Cal
George K. Hanscum
Mare Island Navy Yard
Valdez
Alaska
Navy
San Diego
Pacific Coast
Threats Pack Oakland Home as Police Seek Suspects
Oakland police hunt for writers of several anonymous threats to blow a home to atoms. The August incident prompts a wide manhunt and calls for calm as authorities investigate the warnings and interview residents in the area.
Cigarette Smoking Linked to Crime in Eye Opening Theory
Star Special Service reports and police testimony link cigarette smoking to criminal behavior including murder. Capt. Peter C. Hains and investigator McCafferty describe nicotine use as a sign of a fiendish temperament, with arrests showing nicotine stains and heightened nervousness among offenders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Napector McCafferty
New York
Bufehu Indersen
Eve
Teeo
Outing Day Great Big Success At Fortuna Park
The Star Family Outing Day No 3 drew about 1000 attendees by noon with many women and children visiting Fortuna park on Anderson Steamboat Company boats. After noon more joined as the weather cleared and hundreds were expected to ride again tonight. Families packed lunch baskets and children’s laughter filled the boats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star
Fortuna Park
Anderson Steamboat Company
Fire causes heavy damage at Omaha Wagon Works
A blaze at the Omaha Wagon Works in East Omaha caused about 100000 dollars in damage. The fire began in the coal chutes and drew firefighting crews to the scene. No further details on causes or injuries were provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha, Neb
Omaha Wagon Works
East
Omaha
Fire wipes half of Union stock yards in Toronto
Toronto August 26 half of the Union stock yards in West Toronto were destroyed by a night fire. Loss estimated at Lowe 150000 with origin of the blaze not known. Local authorities investigate the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Union
Lowe
Why You Should Vote for Carrigan in King County Race
The appeal argues for M. J. Carrigan urging voters to elect him as county commissioner. It stresses graft elimination, businesslike management, education, honesty, and proven experience. It contrasts Carrigan with the current commissioners to urge support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Carrigan
King County
Carrigan
United States
Kies
Friendship drives Australian view of the American fleet
Sydney reports a strong display of friendship as the United States fleet prepares to depart for Melbourne. Admiral Sperry grants shore leave while Australians discuss shared Pacific interests and the fleet's influence on regional power dynamics. A farewell ceremony, cannon salutes, and speeches mark the exit before a planned Melbourne celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Jackie
Melbourne
Sperry
America
Pacific Ocean
Admiral Sperry
Augusta Flood Kills, Destroys as City Reservoirs Burst
Floods from canal locks bursting seven miles above Augusta Ga inundate the city two to five feet. Up to afternoon 45 to 50 people dead with widespread devastation. Water reaches six feet in the Bell Telephone Exchange. transportation and power cut off. lawlessness feared as night approaches. Reports from Columbia and Camden note hundreds dead and multi‑million property losses as Wateree and Congaree rivers overflow. Telegraph and telephone lines are down, hindering relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Augusta
Bell Telephone Exchange
Columbia
8. C
Lynch River
Camden
Flood reports from South Carolina rail lines
Official Southern Railway report notes heavy rains along lines from Columbia to Greenville and Columbia to Spartanburg and Asheville. Broad River at Altson high beyond five years. Fill west of Shelton on the Spartanburg line washed out. cave-in at Herbert's siding. trestle over Big Creek near Williamston in bad shape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
South Carolina
The
Southern Railway
General Office
Columbia
Greenville
D. C
Spartanburg
8. C
Asheville
N. C
Altson
Herbert’s Siding
Big Creek
Williamston
Will Try to Convict Hains Brothers
Queens District Attorney Darrin declares he will press murder charges against Capt. Peter C. Hains and Thornton Jenkins Hains, disputing rumors of intimate boasts and a pistol display, while accusing army officers of fabricating the tale to gain sympathy. Treasury data show receipts of 1,998,622 and expenditures of 2,730,000 in today’s report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darrin
Queens County
William E. Annis
Mra
Peter C. Hains
Hains
Thornton Jenkins
Treasury
Washington, D. C
Dorando Pietri Affair Sparks Carpi Romance Rumor
Modena August 26 A Carpi undercurrent says Dorando Pietri’s sweetheart has forsworn her truth after his London Marathon win controversy. Pietri’s boastful interviews about British darlings prompt gossip that the Carpi woman would not marry unless he proves race fairness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Modena
Italy
Dorando Pietri
London
Carpi
Dorando
Pietri
Britain
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Hia
Tall
J. ©. Mullen
Mullen
H. ©. Pfeil
Colorado Knights Templar
Bob Hodge
W. A. GC. Latson, M. D
Matthews’ Church
Mra. J. L. Belet
West Oaklan
Aroma
van Wermer
Star Special Service
Harry Thaw
Madison Square
Maton
Cigaret
W. BE. Annis
Mia
Aes
Haine
Bayside Yacht Club
Hatne
H. Lee Clotworthy
Will
Hains Brothers
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